名詞前作定語的分詞
a)用在名詞前的不及物現(xiàn)在分詞
名詞前的現(xiàn)在分詞多數(shù)為不及物動(dòng)詞：
The trembling criminal hung his head.

Do you see the floating bridge there?

She is a doting mother.

The existing situation will last some years.

In the field are nodding trees, murmuring rivulets, smiling flowers, singing birds, swimming ducks and playing children.

He is an uncompromising diplomat.

It proves futile in spite of all untiring efforts.

This upright man always takes an unswerving course.

It is an unavailing plot.

There is an undying friendship between them.

b)用在名詞前的及物現(xiàn)在分詞
1/意義上的賓語為‘人’的情況：
及物動(dòng)詞的分詞也可用在名詞前面，但它們大多表示情緒。它們的意義上的賓語指一般人或某些人，是不說出的。
It is a charming story=It is a story that charms us (me,you or anyone).

We have an encouraging prospect. =We have a prospect that encourages us.

This exciting experience made him sleepless. =This experience, which excited him, made him sleepless.

It is an interesting (or surprising, amazing, moving, entertaining, affecting ) story.

He has a puzzling problem to solve.

In the forest there happened a shocking (or frightening ) case of murder.

Her fascinating eyes and her tempting mouth put you in a reverie.

It is a misleading statement, a deceiving promise.

An unconvincing rumor spread over the city.


 

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