■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),te
ndency(倾向),willingness(愿意),wish(愿望),yearning(渴望)等。
“It described his decision not to follow the tradition of ranchers to brand their cattle” 中 not to 一直到 brand their cattle 都是做decision 的定语。