英语短语 "can't help to" 与更常见的 "can't help doing" 容易混淆,核心差异在于 "help" 的含义——前者中 "help" 表示 "帮忙",后者中 "help" 表示 "忍住"。以下是具体解析:
其中:
"can't" = 无法;
"help" = 帮忙;
"to do sth." = 帮忙的具体动作(不定式作宾语)。
当你想表达 "因某种原因(如忙碌、能力不足等)无法协助完成某件事" 时,使用该结构。
结构:主语 + can't help to + 动词原形(to 可省略,口语中更常见 "can't help do")。1、 I can't help to clean the room—my back hurts.
我没法帮忙打扫房间——我背疼。
2、 She can't help to prepare the party because she's working overtime.
她没法帮忙准备派对,因为她要加班。
3、 Sorry, I can't help (to) carry your bags—I have my hands full.
抱歉,我没法帮你提包——我手里拿满了东西。(to 省略,口语常用)
很多学习者会混淆两者,需重点区分:
短语 | 含义 | "help" 的意思 | 后续结构 | 例句 |
---|---|---|---|---|
can't help to do | 不能帮忙做某事 | 帮忙 | 不定式(to do) | I can't help to cook tonight. |
can't help doing | 情不自禁/忍不住做某事 | 忍住 | 动名词(doing) | I can't help laughing at his joke. |
还有一个类似结构 "can't help but do sth.",意为 "忍不住做某事"(与 "can't help doing" 同义),例如:
I can't help but cry when I watch sad movies.
看悲剧电影时我忍不住哭。
想表达 "无法帮忙":用 "can't help to do"(或 "can't help do");
想表达 "忍不住":用 "can't help doing" 或 "can't help but do"。
记住核心:"help" 的含义决定后续结构——"帮忙"接不定式,"忍住"接动名词。