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Teo Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

tire, excite, interest, satisfy, surprise

A tires B. = A is tiring to B. = B is tired of A.
A excites B. = A is exciting to B. = B is excited about A.
A interests B. = A is interesting to B. = B is interested in A.
A satisfies B. = A is satisfying to B. = B is satisfied with A.
A surprises B. = A is surprising to B. = B is surprised at A.
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The above equations are quoted from an English study guide written by a Chinese teacher of English. Are they really correct?
  

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They are really correct. And there are probably dozens more verbs with the same properties. CJ

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  • They are really correct.
  • And there are probably dozens more verbs with the same properties.
  • CJ
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They are really correct. Emotion: smile
And there are probably dozens more verbs with the same properties.
CJ
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I don't agree with "is tired of."

A long hike in the mountains may tire me out, but that doesn't mean I'm tired of long walks.

"Tired of" is a phrasal verb meaning that something no longer interests you.

I would also say "surprised by" rather than "surprised at."
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I take the equal signs with a grain of salt. None of the equalities are perfect. Emotion: smile
CJ
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