many和much都有許多的意思,many修飾可數(shù)名詞,much修飾不可數(shù)名詞,二者具體區(qū)別及用法詳見下文。
many和much的區(qū)別
1.many修飾可數(shù)名詞。如:
I recall many discussions with her on these and kindred topics.
我回想起多次同她就這些問題及類似話題進行的討論。
much修飾不可數(shù)名詞。如:
He doesn’t spend much time preparing his lessons. 他備課不花太多時間。
2.many作代詞代表可數(shù)名詞,如:
Many of his ideas were amusing to her. 他的許多想法使她感到有趣。
much作代詞代表不可數(shù)名詞,如:
Much of the land was flooded. 大片土地被水淹沒。
3.much可以修飾動詞,many不可以。如:
I love you so much. 我非常愛你。
4.much可以修飾比較級,many不可以。如:
He is much taller than her.他比她高多了。
It's much more difficult than you thought.它比你所想的困難得多。
