"a man of many desires"
"I want to go home now" "I want my own room"
"I trust you will behave better from now on" "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
误 She has a strong desire going to the country for a visit.
误 She has a strong desire for going to the country for a visit.
正 She has a strong desire to go to the country for a visit.
正 She has a strong desire of going to the country for a visit.
析 名词desire如需用非谓语动词作定语,须用动词不定式或“of+ v -ing”,不可用“ v -ing”或“for+ v -ing”。
误 The king desired him that he should return.
正 The king desired of him that he should return.
析desire不用于desire sb sth 结构; 间接宾语须用介词of引导。
许多青年要求参军。误 Many young men desired joining the army.
正 Many young men desired to join the army.
她确实期望明年夏天去巴黎。误 She really desires going to Paris next summer.
正 She really desires to go to Paris next summer.
析desire如需与非谓语动词搭配,须用动词不定式,不可用动名词。
