gerund
US /ˈdʒer.ənd/
UK /ˈdʒer.ənd/
名詞
動名詞
a form that is derived from a verb but that functions as a noun, in English ending in -ing (e.g., 'reading' in 'I enjoy reading')
例:
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The word 'swimming' is a gerund in the sentence 'Swimming is good exercise.'
「swimming」という単語は、「Swimming is good exercise.」という文では動名詞です。
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She is good at writing.
彼女は書くことが得意です。