可以使用单数hand而不是复数hands吗?
母语人士的回答
Rebecca
基本上,拍手是需要hands所以这里说手是对的。而且因为这是一首如此著名的童谣,你甚至不能改变歌词。例子: The woman was so moved by the pianist's performance that she clapped her hands until they hurt. (这位女士被钢琴家的演奏所感动,痛苦地拍了拍手。) 例: The child was delighted with his birthday present, and clapped his hand in delight. (孩子收到生日礼物很开心,高兴地鼓掌。)