动名词在句中相当于名词,可以作主语、表语、宾语和定语,放在介词后共同构成状语;另外,动名词又具有动词特征,因此可以接宾语、状语或表语。
He dreamed of becoming a pilot. (作宾语,带表语)
Getting up early is considered a good habit. (作主语,带状语)
1. 主语
Reading is important in language learning.
Playing the violin is my hobby.
Having studied computer is an important qualification for the job.
It is no use waiting here for so long a time.
It is no good discussing such questions.
It is worthwhile fulfilling this task.
2. 表语
My favorite sport is playing football.
Her job was keeping the hall as clean as possible.
That is asking for trouble.
The best policy is being honest.
Her regret is having done so much for him and being abandoned by him.
3. 宾语
(1) 动词的宾语
The teacher has finished checking our papers.
Have you enjoyed being together with me ?
He kept talking about the same thing day and night.
(2) 介词的宾语
They took an active part in organizing the movie festival.
He sat there without speaking all day long.
I’m looking forward to meeting you again.
We are used to getting up early.
动名词复合结构
物主代词 / 名词所有格 / 名词 / 人称代词宾格 + 动名词 (这里的物主代词、名词所有格等是动名词的逻辑主语)
Mary’s coming late made the teacher very angry.
Do you mind my / me smoking here ?
I am sure of him getting on well.
He has never heard of a woman being a pilot.
John’s having seen her did not make her worried.
Her daughter winning a gold medal surprised her.
参考资料:实用英语语法(张道真)、专升本考试复习资料