With是个介词,基本的意思是“用”,在句子中起两种作用是作副词和形容词,下面就让我们具体来看一下:
一、with在下列结构中起副词作用
1.“with+宾语+现在分词或短语”
如:This article deals with common social ills, with particular attention being paid to vandalism.
2.“with+宾语+过去分词或短语”
如:With different techniques used, different results can be obtained.
3.“with+宾语+形容词或短语”
如: With so much water vapour present in the room, some iron-made utensils have become rusty easily.
4.“with+宾语+介词短语”
如:With the school badge on his shirt, he looks all the more serious.
5.“with+宾语+副词虚词”
如:You cannot leave the machine there with electric power on.
上面五种“with”结构的副词功能,相当普遍,尤其是在科技英语中。
二、“with”结构的形容词功能
1.“with+宾语+现在分词或短语”
如:The body with a constant force acting on it. moves at constant pace.
2.“with+宾语+过去分词或短语”
如:Throw away the container with its cover sealed.
3.“with+宾语+形容词或短语”
如:Put the documents in the filing container with all the drawers open.
4.“with+宾语+介词短语”
如:The young lady with a red ribbon on her head is my former maths teacher.
5.“with+宾语+副词虚词,”
如:Is there any water in the kettle with this cover off ?