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许多人“many a＋单数可数名词”形式上为单数,但意义上为复数(意为“许多”),若用作主语,其谓语通常与形式一致而不与意义一致(即谓语用单数)。如：Many a student has seen the film。许多学生看过这部电影。Many a fine man has died in that battle。许多优秀的士兵死于那次战役。Many a ship has been wrecked on those rocks。许多船只毁于那些礁石之上。Many a young man has tried and failed。很多年轻人都试过,而且失败了。Many a successful store has paid its rent cheerfully。许多成功的店铺都非常乐意地付了房租。注：“many a＋单数名词”是一个十分正式的结构,在口语或非正式文体中一般都用 many＋复数名词”代之。