后接不定式作定语的24个名词(附词典例句)
■系统归纳
有的名词习惯上要后接不定式作定语，而不接of doing sth作定语。这类名词常见的有：等。如：ability(能力)，ambition(志向)，anxiety (切望)，attempt(尝试)，curiosity(好奇心)，decision(决定)，desire(愿望)，disposition(意向)，failure(未能)，freedom(自由)，inclination(趋势)，mind(愿望)，obligation(义务)，offer(主动提供)，permission(允许)，plan(计划)，promise(许诺)，refusal(拒绝)，reluctance(不愿)，temptation(诱惑)，tendency(倾向)，willingness(愿意)，wish(愿望)，yearning(渴望)等。
■实例分析(全部摘自英语词典和语法书)
A characteristic of the camel is its ability to live for a long time without water. 骆驼的特点是不喝水也能活很长时间。
His ambition to become the world swimming champion was understandable. 他想成为世界游泳冠军的野心是可以理解的。
Her anxiety to go was obvious. 她亟于想去是很明显的。
All their attempts to reach the summit failed. 他们攀登顶峰的所有尝试都失败了。
her burning curiosity to know what’s going on 她想知道发生了何事的强烈欲望。
My teacher influenced my decision to study science. 我的老师对我学理科的决定起了影响作用。
His desire to do it blinded him to all the difficulties. 他想做那件事的欲望使他看不到所有的困难。
There was a general disposition to ignore the problem. 人们一般都忽视了这个问题。
His failure to react quickly enough caused the crash. 他由于反应不够迅速而导致了撞车。
He enjoyed complete freedom to do as he wished. 他享有完全按照自己的意愿行事的自由。
Prices have an inclination to go up. 物价有上涨趋势。
In the end he made up his mind to go by train. 最后他决定坐火车去。
You’re under no obligation to pay for goods which you did not order. 没有订购的货物就无须付款。
He embraced my offer to employ him. 他接受我的建议雇用他。
One day everybody will have to get permission to buy a car. 总有一天，人人都须得到批准才能买一辆小汽车。
The police uncovered a plan to steal some money. 警察揭露了一个盗款的计划。
The boss’s promise to increase the workers’ pay was a concession to union demands. 老板答应提高工人们的工资是对工会提出的要求所作的让步。
Her refusal to help surprised us. 她拒绝帮助使我们吃惊。
I felt a certain reluctance to tell her the news. 我不太愿意告诉她这个消息。
He overcame a strong temptation to run away. 他抵制了要逃跑的强烈诱惑。
Business is showing a tendency to improve. 商业显示出改善的倾向。
They tried to assure him of their willingness to work. 他们尽力使他相信他们乐意工作。
She expressed a wish to be alone. 她表示希望不要打搅她。