[名詞用法]poem與poetry的區(qū)別

1. poem的意思是“詩”，為可數(shù)名詞，可指具體的一首詩、兩首詩、幾首詩等;用作主語時，謂語動詞的數(shù)取決于poem的數(shù)(即poem為單數(shù)，謂語動詞用單數(shù);poem為復(fù)數(shù)，謂語動詞用復(fù)數(shù))。如：

This poem is worth learning by heart. 這首詩是值得記起來的。

His poems have been compared to those of the English Romantics. 他的詩歌被拿來與英國浪漫主義詩歌相提并論。

2. poetry的意思也是“詩”，但為詩的總稱，是不可數(shù)名詞;用作主語時，謂語動詞總是用單數(shù)。如：

This writer’s poetry reflects his love of nature. 該作者的詩反映出他熱愛自然。

Poetry has been composed since ancient times. 從古時起人們就開始創(chuàng)作詩歌了。

Poetry serves to stimulate the mind. 詩歌能激發(fā)心靈。