(四). 名词所有格
1. 在大多数名词末加 “‘s”
the boy’s toy, men’s work
2. 以s结尾的复数名词直接加 ‘
the students’ reading room
3. 以s结尾的单数名词加‘
Dickens’ novels The actress’ performance
4. 合成名词在最后一个词上加 “s”
her brother-in-law’s piano.
Somebody else’s books. (重要!)
【金牌重点】:除用于有生命的人外,“‘s”格还可用于度量衡、地域、天体及一些习语中
an hour’s drive, a mile’s journey
ten pounds’ weight. Beijing’s weather
the earth’s surface
a stone’s throw 投石之距离
at one’s wits end 智穷计尽
to one’s heart’s content 尽情地
by a hair’s breadth 千钧一发
at a snail’s pace 缓慢地