Many people are fond of showing off.

有很多人喜歡炫耀。

They always insist on footing the bill when they are out with friends.

他們與朋友外出時總是爭著付帳。

以上兩句中showing off及footing the bill均為動名詞片語, 分別作介詞of及on的受詞。

在前一課中, 我們已說明動名詞除可作及物動詞的受詞外, 亦可作介詞的受詞。

　例: I'm looking forward to seeing you again
　　　soon.

　　(我期盼很快再與你見面。)

＊look forward to...　　期盼……(to是介詞, 故之後應接動名詞作其受詞)

He's thinking about getting married this year.

(他正考慮今年要結婚。)