5.3  連詞that引導賓語從句

5.3.1　可以接that從句作賓語的動詞(或短語動詞)

眾所周知，that從句可以作賓語，即連詞that可以引導賓語從句，但是哪些動詞(或短語動詞) 之后可以接that從句卻是個難以回答的問題，因為后接that從句的動詞(或短語動詞) 沒有規律性，一般詞典或語法書雖然提及卻又語焉不詳——僅給出例句，而沒有說明在什么情況下可以接that從句，本文不僅像一般語法書那樣注明漢語意思，而且注明英語釋義，這樣才不會給讀者造成誤會，因為有的動詞可以構成不同的句型，而此時它們的意思卻大相徑庭。例如在中學英語教學中流傳著這樣一個“美麗的錯誤”：

英語輔導社之《英語考試向導》1997年第2期p7：I heard she was singing in English.→I heard her singing in English.

英語輔導社之《考試與評價》英語新目標九年級版2008年第4期P32: I heard that some children sang some songs.(改為簡單句) →I heard some children sing some songs.

很多人都認為hear后接 that從句可以轉化為hear+賓語+不帶to不定式(v-ing形式) ，之所以會出現這樣的錯誤是因為他們從一般的詞典和語法書獲悉：hear后接 that從句時，意為“聽說”； hear后接賓語+不帶to不定式(v-ing形式) 時，意為“聽見、聽到”，單從漢語意思看，兩者相差不大。豈不知這兩個句型中hear的意思在英語完全不同：《牛津高階英語詞典》(第7版) (商務印書館　2007-11-01　) ：

hear后接 that從句時，意為to be aware of sounds with your ears.

hear后接賓語+不帶to不定式(v-ing形式) 時，意為to be told about sth.由此可見標注英語釋義的重要性和必要性。

根據John Sinclair主編的COLLINS COBUILD GRAMMAR PATTERNS1：VERBS (上海外語教育出版社 2000年11月第1版) p103: Some verbs can have should or a subjunctive in the that-clause. They are concerned with statements or requests that something should be done.

5.3.1.1 “v+(名詞) +that從句”

1. accept 

(1) to believe that sth is true

[v that] I accept that this will not be popular.

[vn that] It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success.  

(2) to continue in a difficult situation without complaining, because you realize that you cannot change it

[v that] He just refused to accept that his father was no longer there.

2. acknowledge  to accept that sth is true.

[v that] I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong.

But after a week of total failure to concentrate for more than a minute he had to acknowledge to himself that nothing was going right.

3. add  to say sth more; to make a further remark

[v that] He added that they would return a week later.

4. admit  to agree, often unwillingly, that sth is true  

[v (that) ] They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn.

I couldn’t admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult.

You must admit that it all sounds very strange. 

[vn that] It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly.

5. advise 

(1) to tell sb what you think they should do in a particular

[v that] They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times.

(BrE also) They advise that a passport should be carried with you at all times.

[vn that] It is strongly advised that you take out insurance. 

(2) to officially tell sb sth

[vn that] I regret to advise you that the course is now full.

6. advocate  (formal) to support sth publicly.

[v that] The report advocated that all buildings be fitted with smoke detectors.

(BrE also) The report advocated that all buildings should be fitted with smoke detectors. 

7. affirm  (formal) to state firmly or publicly that sth is true or that you support sth

[v that] I can affirm that no one will lose their job. 

8. agree

(1) to have the same opinion as sb; to say that you have the same opinion

[v (that) ] We agreed (that) the proposal was a good one.

(2) be agreed (that … ) if people are agreed or sth is agreed, everyone has the same opinion about sth

[vn (that) ] It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting.

Members agreed that no smoking be permitted at future meetings of the Society.

After dinner they agreed that Rodney should not wash up.

(3) to say ‘yes’; to say that you will do what sb wants or that you will allow sth to happen 

[v (that) ] She agreed (that) I could go early. 

9. alert  to warn sb about a dangerous or urgent situation 

[vn (that) ]Police has been alerted that a second prisoner has escaped.

10. allege  [often passive] (formal) to state sth as a fact but without giving proof

[v (that) ] The prosecution alleges (that) she was driving carelessly. [vn that] It is alleged that he mistreated the prisoners.

11. allow (formal) to accept or admit sth; to agree that sth is true or correct

[v that] He refuses to allow that such a situation could arise. 

12. amaze  to surprise sb very much

[vn (that) ] It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time.

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