Some verbs are usually followed by prepositions before the object of the verb. These are called dependent prepositions and they are followed by a noun or a gerund (‘ing’ form).
有一些動(dòng)詞常常在動(dòng)詞賓語(yǔ)跟著介詞。 這種叫做依存介詞，它們經(jīng)常跟著一個(gè)名詞和動(dòng)名詞（動(dòng)詞ing形式）。
? He’s waiting for a bus.
For is the dependent preposition for ‘wait’
這里的for是wait的動(dòng)詞搭配
We can use other prepositions with ‘wait’ – e.g. He waited at the bus stop – but ‘for’ is the dependent preposition.
我們能用其他介詞和wait搭配，例如He waited at the bus stop ，但是for是依存介詞。
Here are some other verbs with their dependent prepositions.
這里有一些其他的和依存介詞搭配的動(dòng)詞。
Verbs with ‘for’ 和for搭配的動(dòng)詞
? He apologised for being late. You can also ‘a(chǎn)pologise to someone’
? I applied for the job but I didn’t get it.
? How do you ask for a coffee in Polish?
? She spent many years caring for her aged parents.
? I can’t go out tonight because I have to prepare for my interview tomorrow.
With ‘from’
和from搭配的動(dòng)詞
? This spray should protect you from mosquitoes.
? Has he recovered from his illness yet?
? He won an award because he saved someone from drowning.
? I suffer from hay fever.
With ‘in’
和in搭配的動(dòng)詞
? She believes in ghosts.
? Our company specialises in computer software.
? You have to work hard if you want to succeed in life.
With ‘of’
和of搭配的動(dòng)詞
? I don’t approve of your language, young man.
? Our dog died of old age.
? This shampoo smells of bananas.
With ‘on’
和on搭配的動(dòng)詞
? The film is based on the novel by Boris Pasternak.
? If you make so much noise I can’t concentrate on my work.
? Come on! We’re relying on you!
? We don’t agree on anything but we’re good friends.
With ‘to’?
和to搭配的動(dòng)詞
??Can I introduce you to my wife?
? Please refer to the notes at the end for more information.
? Nobody responded to my complaint.
With ‘with’
和with搭配的動(dòng)詞
? I agree with everything you’ve said.
? My secretary will provide you with more information if you need it.
There are many more verb + dependent preposition combinations – make a note of them as you meet them.