1. You have all heard It repeated that... it 是形式宾语,that 从句是真正宾语,也就是宾语从句。形式宾语和真正宾语,这个叫法就不是同位语了。有的语法书称为同位语,是不合理的称呼。这样的表达很常见: We thought it necessary that the two sides should stop arguing. 我们认为,双方停止争论是必要的。 He considered it a good thing that the parliaments would be involved. 他认为,议会将卷入其中是好事一桩。 Ann felt it an justice that she had been automatically blamed. 安觉得,她已自动接受职责是公正的。 They find it a mystery that he has never mentioned his parents. 他从来没提到过自己的父母,他们发觉真是个谜团。 We consider it necessary that the machine should be oiled regularly. 我们认为,有必要对这台机器经常加油润滑。 Under the circumstances I feel it right that you should know. 在这种情况下,我觉得你应该知道。 I found it strange that she had not come yet. 她竟然没来,我发现奇怪。 Mr. Black made it clear that the students should prepare every lesson. 布莱克先生明确指出,学生应准备每一节课。 I think it important that we should keep calm. 我认为我们保持冷静是很重要的。 I consider it best that you should stay here. 我认为你最好住这儿。 They haven’t made it known where they are to hold the conference. 他们还没宣布会议在哪里开。
2. I take it that they will succeed sooner or later. take 是个多义词,其中有一个意思是:“认为”。但是,这个词不像 think 那样,直接跟that从句,它一般只接名词或代词作宾语。不可直接说:I take they will succeed sooner or later. 这时,需要加一个形式宾语it,然后再跟 tha t从句。 I take it that you have been out. 我猜你刚出去回来。 I take it that you are leaving tomorrow. 我以为你明天走。 Can I take it that our policy has your support ? 能否认为我们的政策得到您的支持? May I take it that you will sign the document? 我相信你会在文件上签字的吧? Are we to take it that you refuse to co-operate? 我们是否可以认为你拒绝合作? Can I take it that we are all satisfied with the plan ? 我可以认为我们对这个计划都满意了吗? We take it that you will act according to the final agreement. 我们认为你方是会按照最后协议行事的。 You may take it that we shall not be asking you to rejoin the union. 你可以认为我们将不会要求你重新加入工会。 When I didn't hear from her, I took it that she was on holiday. 我没收到她的信时,我以为她在度假。