有时为了强调，可将谓语部分的现在分词、过去分词或不定式置于句首，从而构成倒装。如： Buried in the sands was an ancient village. 一个古老的村庄被埋在这沙土之中。 Standing beside the table was his wife. 站在桌旁的是他的妻子。 To be carefully considered are the following questions. 下列问题要仔细考虑。
