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split infinitive

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ˌsplit inˈfinitive noun [countable]  SLGa phrase in which you put an adverb or other word between ‘to’ and a verb, as in ‘to easily win’. Some people think this is incorrect English. 分裂不定式〔指 to 和动词之间插入副词或其他单词的结构,有些人认为这是不正确的英语〕
ˌsplit inˈfinitive nounChineseSyllable


split infinitive
ˌsplit inˈfinitive noun [countable]
a phrase in which you put an adverb or other word between ‘to’ and a verb, as in ‘to easily win’. Some people think this is incorrect English.


split infinitiveBrE /ˌsplɪt ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/ 🔊NAmE /ˌsplɪt ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/ 🔊 noun (grammar 语法) the form of the verb with 'to', with an adverb placed between 'to' and the verb, as in She seems to really like it. Some people consider this to be bad English style. 分裂不定式(在 to 和动词不定式之间插入副词的不定式,如在句子 She seems to really like it,有人认为这种用法有语病)