Notional Passive ■1.由及物动词或系动词构成的谓语表示事物特 征。 eg.The new book reads well. The dish smells wonderful. The rice is cooking. The suggestion needs further consideration. 2.由系动词+介宾短语构成系表结构表示事物状 态。 eg.The railway is under construction. 1313 Notional Passive ◼ 1. 由及物动词或系动词构成的谓语表示事物特 征。 ◼ eg. The new book reads well. ◼ The dish smells wonderful. ◼ The rice is cooking. ◼ The suggestion needs further ◼ consideration. ◼ 2. 由系动词+介宾短语构成系表结构表示事物状 态。 ◼ eg. The railway is under construction