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不敢說沒有 Regarding + noun clause,但記憶中沒有見過。Noun clause 其實可以用 noun 或 gerund 形式表逹,何不將你要表逹的 clause 寫出來,看看可以怎樣修改。
2010-06-22 00:01:30 補充:
你可以寫成
Regarding the fact that ...
2010-06-23 00:57:35 補充:
Just because a certain pattern was used some 400 years ago does not mean it is the most appropriate expression for today.
jy614970, what you should bear in mind is not whether you can or cannot use a certain language pattern but what best conveys your idea.
2010-06-23 00:58:03 補充:
If regarding + noun clause is what it takes to express yourself, then go for it. Also bear in mind that there is most likely a way to turn a noun clause into a noun phrase using nouns and gerund.
2010-06-23 03:53:03 補充:
As other contributors have mentioned, it is uncommon to use the "Regarding + that-clause" expression. One way to change that pattern is to use such nouns as "fact", "report", "rumour", "complaint", etc. after "Regarding", then followed by that-clause.
Regarding the fact that ...
Regarding the report that ...
If the event you need to mention is not very long, consider using a noun phrase for the event.
Below are the examples you cited.
Regarding the report of mischievous conduct on the third floor of the mall, ...
Regarding the complaint that some people were behaving inappropriately in the mall, ...
Regarding + that-clause, why not?
Regarding that the floor and the benches in the station areas were dirtied with intent, ...
Or Regarding + noun + that-clause
Regarding the complaint that the floor and the benches in the station areas were dirtied with intent, ...
The difference lies in whether you are replying in regard to the incident or the complaint of the incident. Also bear in mind that if you use "Regarding + that-clause", it implies you have accepted what is mentioned in the that-clause as a fact.