Тема 24. Герундиальный оборот

Существительное (’s )

+ герундий

Притяжательное местоимение

На русский язык переводится придаточными предложениями.

We know of Einstein’s (his) formulating the theory of relativity.

Мы знаем, что Эйнштейн (он) сформулировал теорию относительности.

Einstein’s (his) formulating the theory of relativity affected the science.

То, что Эйнштейн сформулировал теорию относительности, повлияло на науку.

Task 1. Переведите предложения, обращая внимание на герундиальный оборот.

A

1. His being sent to Moscow on business was very important for his work.

2. Everybody knows of his making interesting experiments in physics.

3. I suggest our watching this film.

4. We know of Pete’s studying English.

5. Do you mind my closing the window?

6. Excuse my interrupting you.

7. We’ll be looking forward to your joining us.

B

1. The director informed them of the construction of the plant having been completed.

2. We know of different experiments being made in this lab.

3. We cannot use this instrument without its being regulated.

4. The workers succeeded in completing the construction of the plant in time because of their having introduced new methods of work.

5. We heard of the new device having been put into operation.

6. The students read about the new achievements having been made in the field of nuclear physics.

7. We know of his having started some laboratory experiments.

Отработка грамматического явления на базе технического перевода

Переведите на русский язык.

1. We know of the earth behaving as a large magnet.

2. Everybody knows about Franklin’s having worked in the field of electricity.

3. We know of Faraday’s discovering electromagnetic induction.

4. In electronics any designer prefers all components being small-sized.

5. We have read of Jacobi’s having utilized an electromagnetic engine for practical purpose.

6. The professor insisted on our team repeating test of measuring current, voltage and resistance.

7. Everybody knows of Newton’s formulating the universal law of gravitation after the apple having fallen.

8. We know of Newton’s having developed the principles of mechanisms.

9. We know of Einstein’s formulating the theory of relativity.

10. Mankind is worried about scientists’ using atomic energy not only for peaceful purposes.

11. We know of pyrometer being used for measuring temperatures that are too high for mercury thermometers.

12. Lomonosov’s having studied atmospheric electricity contributed to the development of science.

13. N. Zhukovsky’s being the father of aviation is known to everybody.

14. Maria curie’s having discovered radium enabled her to isolate other radioactive elements.

15. Mendeleyev’s having noticed a periodicity in the chemical properties of elements enabled him to lay down his famous Periodic Law.

16. We know of Yoffe’s having contributed much to the research of transistors.

17. The optical spectra of the substance being carefully studied gave us the information about the distribution of nuclear charge.

18. Early rockets being inaccurate was their main disadvantage.

19. His having obtained a chemical reaction at such a temperature was a great success.

20. Overall sizes and weight being reduced allows designers to improve the electronic device appearance.