166 how much还是how many——怎样询问价格
英语中询问价格,要用how much ,相当于how much money,不可用how many 。用how much 询问价格时,句中主语可以是单数名词或代词,也可以是复数名词或代词,谓语动词的单复数要随主语的单复数变化。
How much are these clothes? 这些衣服多少钱?
How much does it cost? 这多少钱?(cost表示“值……”,是行为动词 )
比较
How much is the shirt? (正)这件衬衫多少钱?
How much does the shirt cost? (正)
How much cost the shirt? (误)
How much is the shirt cost? (误)
提示
How much do you want? 你要多少?(要的东西一定是不可数名词,如tea, milk, meat等)
How many do you want? 你要多少?(要的东西一定是可数复数名词,如eggs, apples, books等)