couple后面的谓语是单数还是复数?以the couple / a couple of为例 英语
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【答案】 a couple of +复数名词+ 复数谓语动词,就不分析了
the couple 这对夫妇 谓语动词 可以用单数,也可以用复数
这和family差不多,比如The family is very large.
The couple is very nice.这对夫妻关系很好.把夫妻看成整体.
同样指个体时,用复数谓语动词.
The family are having dinner.
The couple are having dinner.