noun🔗Share不定式 (grammar) the infinitive mood or mode (a grammatical mood)"Understanding the rules for using infinitives, like when to use "to go" versus "going," is important for writing clear sentences. "理解不定式的使用规则，比如什么时候用“to go” 而不是 “going”，对于写出清晰的句子非常重要。grammarlanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share不定式 (grammar) A non-finite verb form considered neutral with respect to inflection; depending on language variously found used with auxiliary verbs, in subordinate clauses, or acting as a gerund, and often as the dictionary form."The infinitive "to eat" is often used in subordinate clauses, such as "I need to eat dinner." "不定式“to eat”（吃）经常用在从句中，例如“I need to eat dinner”（我需要吃晚饭）中的“to eat”。grammarlanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share动名词，不定式名词。 (grammar) A verbal noun formed from the infinitive of a verb."The coach emphasized that perfect landings were important, but consistent balancing on the beam was accomplished by focusing on infinitives: to hold, to breathe, to point. "教练强调完美的落地很重要，但要始终如一地在平衡木上保持平衡，关键在于专注于动名词形式的动作：保持（不动），呼吸，指向（前方）。grammarlanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
