Much of the population along the river lived by fishing and boating.
沿河大部分人口以捕鱼行船为生。
请问这里为什么用 Much of the population,它对吗?为什么不用 Many of the population?
Much of the population 的用法是对的,指 population 中的一部分。
注意,much 后面接不可数名词,不接可数名词,但 much of 后面完全可以接可数名词。如:
Much of the region is afflicted by hunger and poverty. 这一地区有很多地方处于饥饿和贫困之中。
Much of the city was destroyed in an air raid. 这座城市的许多地区在空袭中被毁。
Much of the state is covered with lakes. 这个州的大部分地区被湖泊覆盖了。
Much of the forest has been cut down for firewood. 这片树林的很大一部分都被砍掉当柴火了。
Much of the data is inconclusive. 这些资料中有很多都没有说服力。
Much of the book was very dull. That said, I have to admit that the ending was extremely clever. 这本书的许多内容都很无聊。话虽如此,我不得不承认结局非常精彩。
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