1.名詞位置でのto不定詞
A. 主語
To make new friends is not so easy.
To drink and drive is unforgivable.
For anyone to drink and drive is unforgivable. 意味上の主語
It is difficult for us to speak English.
To sell the house now would be crazy. これからのニュアンス
To apologize to her is not such a bad idea, I think.
B. 目的語
I like to play the video games with my buddies. 一般的な内容
I want to be a policeman. これから動詞 + to不定詞
agree 同意する
decide 決める
expect 予期する
hope 望む
want したい
wish したい
promise 約束する
plan 計画する
mean 本気でするつもり
offer 申し出る
refuse 拒否する
manage なんとか~する
I promised not to tell a lie.
I you wish to smoke, please go to car number 3.
admit 認める リアリティ動詞
deny 否認する
consider よく考える
imagine 想像する
enjoy 楽しむ
finish 終える
stop やめる
quit やめる
give up 諦める
avoid 避ける
mind いやがる
miss しそこなう
practice 練習する
suggest 提案する
recommend 薦める
Just stop calling me, OK?
Would you mind opening the window?
remember 覚えている
forget 忘れる
regret 残念に思う
try 試みる
Remember to lock the door when you go out.
I remember meeting her at a party.
He regrets breaking up with me.
I regret to inform you that your application was rejected.
Have you tried pressing both buttons? That might work. ボタン押してみた?
Have you tried to press both buttons? It’s quite difficult to do that. ボタンを押そうとしたことがある?
2.修飾位置でのto不定詞①
A. come/get + to 不定詞
He came to appreciate his parents.
We got to know Tokyo very well.
She came to this county last year.
John got to Phoenix at 3:00.
B. 説明型のto不定詞
To see is to believe. 一般的な内容
Our goal is to find a cure for AIDS. これから
If you are to get her back, you need to do more than just apologize. 意図
You are all to be here by 7 a.m. sharp, understood? 命令
4 kids from Liverpool were to form the most famous rock band in the world. 運命
The President is to visit Japan next week. 予定
The flight attendant seems / appears to be stressed out. = It seems that the flight attendant is stressed out.
Her prediction turned out to be right.
His plan proved to be successful.
We happened to be wearing the same dress!
C. 目的語説明
I thought him to be an honest person. I consider him open-minded.
I consider him to be open-minded. がファーストチョイス。
I founded her to be a most capable assistant. to be は、慎重な思慮や、フォーマルを与える
3.修飾位置でのto不定詞②
A. 動詞句の説明と「足りないを補う」 副詞的用法
I’m going to Egypt to do some scuba diving. 目的:~するため
I was excited to hear about your new project. 原因:~したので
He grew up to be a famous architect. 結果:その結果~
She must be out of her mind to walk such a dangerous area alone. 判断の根拠:~するなんて
I had to fill out loads of forms in order to get a visa. 目的
I suggest we leave around 6:30 so as to ensure we get a good seats.
I’m relieved to know that she is safe and sound. 感情とその原因
I’m sorry to trouble you.
I’m so thrilled to get the first prize.
We stood in line for over 2 hours, only to discover that it was the wrong line! 結果を強調するフレーズ
Her husband disappeared. One day he was here and the next he was gone,
never to be seen again.
You must be rich to buy a Ferrari. 判断の根拠
What a fool I was to ask him for help!
It’s kind of you to lend me a hand.
B. 名詞句の説明
I don’t have the right tools here to fix your bicycle.
Michelle was the first female golfer to play in a men’s tournament.
I need someone to drive me to the station.
to-do list to不定詞を前から使う
C. 形容詞の説明
He is easy [ hard / difficult / impossible ] to fool.
She is sure [ certain / likely / unlikely ] to lose her cool.
The new recruits are eager to show their worth.
He is easy to fool ■ .
She doesn’t have anyone to turn to in times of trouble. anyone turn to ■
I have 3 kids to feed. 3 kids to feed ■
Your Mom has enough to worry about already.
I finally have enough money to buy a car.
My boss was kind enough to give me the day off.
D. wh語+to不定詞
I have no idea what to say.
Tell me when to start.
I know where to find them.
Could you tell me which way to go for the post office?
4.To不定詞が使われるその他の形
A. 「it + to 不定詞」のコンビネーション
It’s difficult to get up in the morning.
It’s tough for the unemployed to make ends meet.
I find it difficult to get up early.
I thought it wise to let you know in advance.
To manage such a big hotel is not easy.
→ It is not easy to manage such a big hotel.
× I make to wake up at 6:30 a rule.
→ I make it a rule to wake up at 6:30.
B. too~to…(~すぎて…できない)
I was too shocked to speak.
C. to+完了形
It was good to have reserved seats.
She pretended to have been working.
D. to不定詞の否定
It would be crazy not to accept their offer.
We’ll try not to make too much noise.