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<正> 1.引言(1a) Julia, being a nun, spent much of her life in prayer and meditation. (Quirk et al, 1985) (2a) Anxious for a quick decision, the chairman called for a vote. (Quirk et al, 1979) 从上下文来看,1a中的非限定分句和2a中的无动词分句都可以理解为表示原因的状语: (1b) Julia, as she was a nun, spent much of her life in prayer and meditation. (2b) As he was anxious for a quick derision, the chairman called for a vote.因而,1a中的非限定分句和2a中的无动词分句实际上是一种紧缩的状语分句。夸克