英语中表示地点的副词

英语中表示地点的副词

Adverbs of Place

表示地点的副词用于定义事情发生的方位或地点，即表示在哪里，因此做状语。一般的副词以ly结尾，但地点和方位副词不是，如： above, down, everywhere, inside, forwards, out, uphill等.

以-where 所组成的单词为例：

I can’t find it anywhere.

I know I put it somewhere.

I have to look elsewhere.

I have looked everywhere.

上面的斜体黑字都是表示地点的副词。

1. 地点副词在句子的位置

表示地点的副词一般置于句尾。

例如： The man walked backwards.

She didn’t walk away.

She didn’t find the book there.

Put the cake there.

After a long day at work, we headed homewards.

Please bring that book here.

My grandfather’s house is nearby.

如果既有时间又有地点状语，时间要放在后面。

I’m moving abroad soon.I’m taking the dog out this morning.

Here和there开头，句子要倒装。

Here comes the train!There goes Tom.

2.常用的方位或地点副词及其示例

About

The ball rolled about on the floor. At the party, there were lots of kids running about.

Above

He put the book on the shelf above. See the examples listed above.

Abroad (also Overseas)

They have decided to move abroad. Sue is planning to find a new job abroad.

Across

The river is too wide! How are we going to get across? Just swim across!

Ahead

You run ahead and we’ll catch you up. If you want to win the race, you need to stay ahead.

Along

The brake was off so the car just rolled along. Run along! It’s time for bed.

Anywhere (American English: Anyplace)

I can’t find that book anywhere. Come in! You can sit anywhere you like!

Around, Round

Will you children please stop running around?!If you’re free later, you’re welcome to come round.

Away

Joe, it’s time to put all the toys away.Do you remember the date she went away (on holiday)?

Back

You ought to get back before its dark.I think you should give it back.

Backwards

Cats don’t usually walk backwards!Can you say the alphabet backwards?

Behind

Oh no! I think I left the map behind!After class, the teacher told me to stay behind.

Below

Please see the examples below.I think she lives in the flat below.

By

John waited, but the beautiful woman just walked by.I just drove by to say “hello”.

Down

Please, sit down.I enjoyed watching the sun go down.

Downhill

Business has really gone downhill recently.The car sped downhill at 60mph.

Downstairs

She heard the doorbell ring so she ran downstairs.Be careful when you go downstairs.

East, West, North, South

The man said he was travelling north.We drove east via the A11.

Eastwards, Westwards, Northwards, Southwards

We sailed northwards to the island. We continued walking southwards towards the mountains.

Elsewhere

I thought I had put the money in the cupboard, but I must have left it elsewhere.She hoped she would find a better job elsewhere.

Far

Have you walked far?She told the children not to go far from home.

Forward(s)

Michael stepped forward when they asked for volunteers.He ran forwards to catch the ball.

Here

Where is Tony? Oh, here he comes!I’m sure I left it here!

Homewards, Home

They drove homewards through the forest.We came home after the party.

In

Sarah opened the front door and went in.I’m staying in tonight.

Indoors

Has Sally gone indoors? Yes, because it’s started raining.David folded up the chair and took it indoors.

Inside

It’s getting cold now. I think we should go inside.He realized the door was locked, and that he’d left his keys inside!

Left, Right

You need to turn left at the traffic lights.Look right and you’ll see me in the blue coat!

Near

Have we reached the top yet? No, but I think we must be near.Keep your loved ones near.

Nearby

Does your aunt live nearby?They couldn’t afford a house here, but are renting nearby.

Nowhere

I’ve tried to find the key, but there is nowhere else to look.I tried to find him, but he was nowhere to be seen.

Off

He slammed the door and drove off!Come on then children. Off we go!

On

We walked on for 3 more hours in the rain.The car stopped, but the van in front of it drove on.

Out

Where are you going? Out!He opened the window and looked out.

Outside

It was a lovely day, so they decided to have the party outside.Please wait outside. The doctor will call you in shortly.

Outdoors

Let’s have lunch outdoors today. It’s a really sunny day!Pete used to work outdoors, but he’s got an office job now.

Over

She turned over and went back to sleep.She was looking out of the window when I walked over.

Sideways

All the wood fell sideways off the lorry into the road!The bed will only fit through the door sideways.

Somewhere

I thought I put my phone on the table, but it must be somewhere else.Shall we park the car somewhere on Queens Road?

There

I have seen him there before. Do you think we will get there on time?

Through

The museum ticket inspector wouldn’t let us go through. We’re in the living room. Just come through!

Under

There were no other ships nearby when the Titanic went under. The bridge was too low for the lorry to drive under.

Up

The sun was already up. Is Peter still in bed? No, he is already up.

Uphill

My PT made be jog uphill for 5km! Water never flows uphill.

Upwards

Everyone looked upwards to see what the noise was. The rocket travelled upwards at great speed.

Upstairs

Quick! Run upstairs and find your purse. Where is Mum? I think she’s gone upstairs.

Exercises 1

Close the door when you go ___________.

A. Out B. Westward C. Lightly D. Here

Answer: A. Close the door when you go out.

The cat is hiding ­­­­­­­­­­­­­_______________ the couch.On B. Underneath C. Somewhere D. There

Answer: B. The cat is hiding underneath the couch.

Will you be starting your plants ________________ or in a greenhouse?RoundHomeOutsideAround

Answer: C. Will you be starting your plants outside or in a greenhouse?

The ship sailed ________________, encountering heavy weather along the way.UpDownNorthwardsBackwards

Answer: C. The ship sailed northwards, encountering heavy weather along the way.

When she saw me waiting, she ran ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­__________________ me.AroundTowardsThroughForward

Answer: B. When she saw me waiting, she ran towards me.

Exercise 2

Choose the best adverb to complete each sentence:

I’m warning you! Don’t come _________!

a. above b. near c. whereThe taxi is _______________.

a. up b. here c. behindThe bus moved ________________.

a. anywhere b. backwards c. belowThe sun came ______________.

a. up b. down c. insideI’ll meet you ______________.

a. far b. away c. there

Answer to Exercise 2

b. nearb. hereb. backwardsa. upc. there