“take sth for granted” 用法详解

含义

短语 take something for granted 表示“认为某事理所当然”或“对某事习以为常而不加珍惜”。 常用于提醒人们不要忽视身边重要的人或事物。

结构与用法

• take + 名词/代词 + for granted
• 也可用于被动语态：be taken for granted
• 常见搭配：take someone/something for granted

例句

1. We often take clean water for granted, but millions don’t have access to it.
2. Don’t take your friends for granted—show them you care.
3. Good health is easily taken for granted until it’s lost.
4. She felt taken for granted at work because no one appreciated her efforts.

常见误区

❌ 错误：He takes it for granted that his parents will always support him.
✅ 正确：He takes his parents’ support for granted.
（注意：不能直接接 that 从句；应使用名词或动名词结构）

如果想表达“他理所当然地认为……”，可以说：
He assumes (that) his parents will always support him.

小结

“Take sth for granted” 是一个高频且实用的英语习语，强调对已有事物缺乏感恩或重视。 掌握其正确结构和语境，有助于提升表达的地道程度。