predicative
adjective
UK/prɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/
US/prɪˈdɪk.ə.t̬ɪv/
Definitions of predicative adjective
- language(语言)
Relating to or functioning as a predicate; specifically, following a verb and describing the subject of the clause.
（尤指形容词或短语）表语的；谓语性的
In the sentence "The soup is delicious", "delicious" is a predicative adjective.
在句子「这汤很美味」中，「美味」是一个表语形容词。
In the sentence "She seems upset," the word "upset" functions as a predicative.
在句子「她看起来很沮丧」中，「沮丧」这个词作为表语。
An adjective is predicative when it comes after the verb and modifies the subject.
当形容词在动词后面并修饰主语时，它就是表语的。