大胆尝试吧！是用Try to do还是Try doing？

你是个喜欢待在舒适圈的人吗？还是勇于尝试，甚至攀登百岳或高空弹跳呢？无论你是哪种人，你应该都常听到别人给你建议，希望你去尝试某件事物。

英文老师提出了“Try to do”与“Try doing”的用法差异，前者通常用于极为困难的事物，而后者虽不困难但结果未知。学会使用这两个句型，也能帮助你分辨这项挑战的困难与否！

1. Try to + Verb

花费极大心力去尝试极为困难，即使我们尽全力也可能失败的事情。

(1) Maria tried to climb Mt. Everest. Maria尝试攀登圣母峰。

(2) I tried to watch Paranormal Activity, but it was too scary! 我试着要看鬼影实录，但这部电影太可怕了！

(3) Deepak tried to study, but he was too tired. Deepak试着要用功念书，但它太累了。

2. try + Ving

去做你之前从未尝试过的事情，虽然并不困难，但你不知道将会发生什么事。

(1) Try adding salt to your potatoes. 试着加点盐在你的马铃薯上。

(2) If you can’t reach me by e-mail, try calling me. 如果你用电子邮件无法连系我，就试着打给我吧！

3. 练习：

(1) If you want to become a better English Speaker, try _____ English whenever you can! (speak)

(2) I tried _____ my driving test, but I failed. (pass)

(3) If your girlfriend is angry at you, try _____ her flowers. (give)

4. 解答：

(1) speaking

(2) to pass

(3) giving