什么是 “Can't Help Doing Something”?
“Can't help doing something” 是一个常见的英语表达,意思是“忍不住做某事”或“情不自禁地做某事”。 它强调一种无法控制的冲动或自然反应。
I can't help laughing when I see that funny video.
我看到那个搞笑视频就忍不住笑。
我看到那个搞笑视频就忍不住笑。
语法结构
基本结构为:
- Subject + can't help + verb-ing
注意:这里的动词必须使用 -ing 形式(动名词),不能用不定式(to do)。
✅ She can't help crying.
❌ She can't help to cry.
❌ She can't help to cry.
常见中文翻译
- 忍不住做某事
- 情不自禁地做某事
- 不由自主地做某事
- 无法克制自己去做某事
实用例句
- He can't help checking his phone every five minutes.
他忍不住每五分钟就看一次手机。 - I can't help feeling nervous before the exam.
考试前我总是忍不住紧张。 - They can't help smiling when they see their baby.
他们一看到宝宝就忍不住微笑。 - She can't help worrying about her son.
她总是忍不住担心儿子。
常见误区
许多学习者会混淆以下两种结构:
- can't help doing:忍不住做某事(自动发生)
- can't help but do:不得不做某事(强调别无选择)
I can't help laughing. (我忍不住笑。)
I can't help but laugh. (我只能笑 / 不得不笑。)
I can't help but laugh. (我只能笑 / 不得不笑。)
虽然意思接近,但语法结构不同,需注意区分。