“idea/method/habit/purpose+of+动名词”,表示“……的想法/方法/习惯/目的”。如:
Shehasthebadhabitofreadinginbed.她有躺在床上看书的坏习惯。
“way/pleasure/time/chance/plan/power/pressure+of+动名同”,该种形式等同于“way/pleasure/time/chance/plan/power/pressure+to+动词原形”。如:
Ihadnochanceoftellinghimthetruth.相当于Ihadnochancetotellhimthetruth.我没有机会告诉他真相。