有些动词既是及物动词又是不及物动词,通过不同的句型强调动作的执行方,或者突出动作的承受方。这类动词有close, rip, begin, bend, break, burn, change, decrease, drop, finish, increase, move, open, shut, start, vary, wake,主要是“变化类”动词
例:She closed the door.(及物动词)
The door closed. (不及物动词)
I've ripped my shirt. (及物动词)
My shirt has ripped. (不及物动词)
当语境能很清晰地表达动作对象时,某些及物动词不需要跟宾语,这类动词有answer, ask, change, cook, dance, drink, drive, eat, fail, park, phone, read, smoke, study, wash, wash up, wave, win, write.
例:I often sing (songs) in the shower.
She plays (the saxophone) beautifully.