一 、there be 结构的非谓语形式
there to be 和 there being 是 there be 结构的非谓语形式前者是不定式形式,后者是-ing 形式。这两种结构可以在句中充当不同的成分,要注意理解和区分。
1、做主语
1)It is impossible for there to be an escape from the building .
2)It would be surprising for there not to be any objections.
2、作宾语
1)She denied there being any misunderstanding between them.
2) He was disappointed at there being no money left.