非限制性定语从句对主句的某一成分进行补充说明,但并非对主语或宾语进行限制。例如,“我的妹妹,她是一名医生,下周要来拜访我们。”和“这部电影,它赢得了数个奖项,上个月上映。”等。
- My sister, who is a doctor, is coming to visit us next week. (我的妹妹,她是一名医生,下周要来拜访我们。)
- The movie, which won several awards, was released last month. (这部电影,它赢得了数个奖项,上个月上映。)
- My favorite color, blue, is very calming. (我最喜欢的颜色,蓝色,非常令人平静。)
- The book, written by a famous author, is a bestseller. (这本书,它是由一位著名作家所写,是畅销书。)
- The animals, which were rescued from the zoo, are now living in a sanctuary. (这些动物,它们是从动物园被救出来的,现在生活在一个避难所里。)
- My boss, who is always busy, is taking a vacation next month. (我的老板,他总是很忙,下个月要休假。)
- The building, designed by a famous architect, is a masterpiece. (这座建筑,它是由一位著名建筑师所设计,是杰作。)
- The weather, which has been very hot lately, is expected to cool down next week. (这段时间天气很热,但是下周预计会降温。)
- My friend, who speaks Spanish fluently, is planning a trip to Mexico. (我的朋友,他能够流利地说西班牙语,正在计划去墨西哥旅行。)
- The concert, featuring a famous singer, was sold out within hours. (这场音乐会,它以一位著名歌手为主题,几个小时内就售罄了。)