這英文句子 為何這樣寫?

Question

I request that further investigation be conducted

可解釋 這句子 如何這麼寫嗎??

Answer 1

最愛解答

I request that further investigation be conducted.

The sentence expresses a demand making the verb form of suborinate clause ( "conduct" in passive voice) to be in subjunctive mood (虛擬語氣).

"is conducted" (indicative mood, present tense)

"should be conducted" (indicative mood, modal)

"be conducted" (subjunctive mood, present)

Grammar Note:

The subjunctive mood is the verb form used to express a wish, a suggestion, a command, or a condition that is contrary to fact.

Verbs attracting the Subjunctive Mood:

The following verbs typically followed by clauses that take the subjunctive:

ask, demand, determine, insist, move, order, pray, prefer, recommend, regret, request, require, suggest, and wish.

Answer 2

回答者： Julie 已經解釋很清楚句子是用 subjunctive

It is a joy to read her writing.

謝謝來郵, 只作補充

request (v) 是 formal verb, ~ to ask someone to do something in a polite or formal way.

(相反的, 用 demand)

Subjunctive is often used in very formal language (regulations, legal documents)

2015-06-11 20:13:47 補充：

She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting.

( BrE also ) She requested that no one should be told of her decision. ~ 牛津字典

We require that all receipts be submitted to the committee for approval.

I know not whether laws be right,

Or whether be wrong ~ Oscar Wilde