How do you use "Absolute constructions" in a sentence?

Weather permitting, we'll have the picnic outside. All things considered, it was a success. That said, there are some concerns. His work done, he went home.

Absolute constructions

Q: What does "Absolute constructions" mean?

Participle clauses with their own subject Absolute constructions have their own subject: 'Weather permitting, we'll go.' 'All things considered, it's a good deal.' 'The job done, they left.' Formal and concise.

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의미: Participle clauses with their own subject

带有独立主语的分词从句

Cláusulas de participio con su propio sujeto

独自の主語を持つ分詞節

독립 주어를 가진 분사 구문

Absolute constructions have their own subject: 'Weather permitting, we'll go.' 'All things considered, it's a good deal.' 'The job done, they left.' Formal and concise.

独立结构有自己的主语：'Weather permitting, we'll go.'（天气允许的话，我们就去。）'All things considered, it's a good deal.'（综合考虑，这是个好交易。）'The job done, they left.'（工作完成后，他们就离开了。）正式且简洁。

Las construcciones absolutas tienen su propio sujeto: 'Weather permitting, we'll go.' 'All things considered, it's a good deal.' 'The job done, they left.' Formal y conciso.

独立構文は独自の主語を持ちます：「Weather permitting, we'll go.」「All things considered, it's a good deal.」「The job done, they left.」フォーマルで簡潔です。

독립 분사 구문은 자체 주어를 가집니다: 'Weather permitting, we'll go.' 'All things considered, it's a good deal.' 'The job done, they left.' 격식적이고 간결한 표현입니다.

예문

Weather permitting, we'll have the picnic outside.
天气允许的话，我们就在外面野餐。
Si el tiempo lo permite, haremos el picnic afuera.
天気が良ければ、外でピクニックをします。
날씨가 허락한다면, 밖에서 피크닉을 할 거야.
All things considered, it was a success.
综合考虑，这是成功的。
Considerando todo, fue un éxito.
すべてを考慮すると、成功だった。
모든 것을 고려하면, 성공이었다.
That said, there are some concerns.
话虽如此，还是有一些担忧。
Dicho esto, hay algunas preocupaciones.
そうは言っても、いくつか懸念がある。
그렇기는 하지만, 몇 가지 우려 사항이 있다.
His work done, he went home.
工作完成后，他就回家了。
Terminado su trabajo, se fue a casa.
仕事を終えて、彼は帰宅した。
일을 마치고 그는 집으로 갔다.

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맥락: written, formal, literary

어조: concise

✓ 올바른 표현

This being the case, we should proceed.
既然如此，我们应该继续。
Siendo así, deberíamos proceder.
このような状況なので、進めるべきです。
이러한 상황이므로, 진행해야 합니다.
All things being equal, I prefer the first option.
在其他条件相同的情况下，我更喜欢第一个选项。
En igualdad de condiciones, prefiero la primera opción.
他の条件が同じなら、最初の選択肢を好みます。
다른 조건이 동일하다면, 첫 번째 선택지를 선호합니다.
The meeting over, everyone left.
会议结束后，大家都离开了。
Terminada la reunión, todos se fueron.
会議が終わって、皆帰った。
회의가 끝나자 모두 떠났다.
Walking down the street, I was hit by the car.
走在街上时，我被那辆车撞了。
Caminando por la calle, me atropelló el carro.
通りを歩いていたとき、車にはねられました。
길을 걷다가 차에 부딪혔습니다.

✗ 잘못된 표현

Careful not to create dangling participles: 'Walking down the street, the car hit me' is wrong.
注意不要创造悬垂分词：'Walking down the street, the car hit me'是错误的。
Cuidado de no crear participios colgantes: 'Walking down the street, the car hit me' es incorrecto.
懸垂分詞を作らないよう注意：「Walking down the street, the car hit me」は間違いです。
현수 분사(dangling participle)를 만들지 않도록 주의하세요: 'Walking down the street, the car hit me'는 잘못된 문장입니다.

기원과 역사

Nominative absolute construction

문화적 배경

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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