在英语中,“It is essential that...” 是一个常见的表达结构,用于强调某事的必要性或重要性。
此结构后接的从句通常使用虚拟语气(subjunctive mood),即动词使用原形(不随主语变化)。
It is essential that + 主语 + 动词原形 + 其他成分
✅ 正确:
It is essential that he be on time.
(他准时是必要的。)
❌ 错误:
It is essential that he is on time.
这是因为在正式英语中,表示建议、要求、命令、必要性等含义的形容词(如 essential, important, necessary, vital, crucial 等) 后接的 that 从句需使用虚拟语气。动词不受主语人称和数的影响,一律用原形。
It is essential that every student submit the assignment by Friday.It is essential that she attend the meeting.It is essential that the documents be signed before noon.在非正式英语(尤其是英式英语)中,有时会用 “should + 动词原形”:
It is essential that he should be informed.
但在美式英语和正式写作中,更推荐直接使用动词原形。
be,不用 is/are/was