清水和汤姆打黑龙:关于sofa的疑问

为了回答你这个问题,我特地查看了Collin Cobuild Advanced Learner's Dictionary提供的word banks中的例句.这些例句全部来自于报刊杂子,分门别类按美国英语(书面语与口语都有标注)和英国英语(同上)都有注明,其中含有sofa这个单词的例句共有134个,前面用了on的远远远远多于in.
但是我认为用in也不能说不行.世界上学英语的国家多得很,中国人钻牛角尖的劲头最大.

BR written She had slept badly, risen early and made herself a pot of tea which stood by a half-filled cup on the table by her sofa.
BR written He passed through the doorway and the second burst of bullets passed through with him, splintering his spine and throwing him face down onto a white leather sofa.
BR written It was sparsely furnished with a sofa bed against one wall.
BR written He switched on a table-lamp before perching on the edge of the sofa.
BR written Replacing the beer in the fridge, he went through to the lounge where he slumped down on the sofa, using the remote control to activate the television set in the corner of the room.
BR written `How did you know where Nicole was staying?" he asked, easing himself down on to the sofa.
BR written When they were alone, Nicole stubbed out her cigarette and sat down on the sofa beside Marlette.
BR written She shuddered and was about to place the photograph on the coffee table when Marlette appeared behind the sofa and plucked it from her hand.
BR written He crossed to the sofa but didn't sit down; instead his eyes went to a photograph on top of a cabinet in the corner of the room.
BR written The room contained a garish orange-coloured sofa which was wedged into the area directly beneath the spacious bay window; two threadbare armchairs, one green and one brown, were positioned against the two adjacent walls.
BR written Chavez, who was seated on the sofa, drew deeply on a hand-rolled cigarette, then gestured for Marlette to sit in the brown armchair.
BR written I would have thought that was the whole reason why Dennison had you snatched in the first place.' `Dennison doesn't know that I met with Bob," Ruiz said after lighting a cigarette and handing it to Chavez, who was seated on the sofa behind him.
BR written `I'd say that leaves me holding all the aces, wouldn't you?' Marlette glared at Ruiz, then let go of his shirt and sat down on the edge of the sofa.
BR written He sat down on the leather sofa opposite her desk.
BR written She could see the anguish on his face and, although she desperately wanted to go to him, to be with him, she stayed seated on the sofa, her hands clenched tightly together.
BR written She came into the sitting room where I was stretched out on the sofa.
BR written At about four in the morning, I happened to glance over at a couple of the lads sitting on the sofa, their eyes wide open and staring at the television.
BR written No more marathon snogs with Kevins and Waynes on someone else's sofa.
BR written The speech that Mr Maconie refers to -- in which I dubbed myself the `net-curtain comedy killer" but certainly didn't condemn `sofa sitcom" -- was made to the Broadcast Press Guild in Nov- ember 1998.
BR written Not for The Word's sofa the pluggers and softies who waft through breakfast television.
BR written My heart goes out to the woman on the brink of her, sofa, divorce and Librium (25mg) addiction as she chokes on the piteous and slobbering testimonials.
BR written They're going, `Here, I've found one!' as they pull out $ 200,000 royalty cheques which were stuck down the back of the sofa or hidden behind the stairs.
BR written Sterl and Moe take the sofa, which puts them at a disadvantage.
BR written I've got a sofa, but if I didn't have a child I would probably get rid of that as I don't think it's necessary.
BR written I always fall asleep on a sofa, and I just need a bed for that.
BR written Robert could not tell her she must be finished in an hour, if he was to re-arrange the room before Sarah's arrival.he watched Lisa rip Indian shawls from the sofa.
BR written When they made love on the sofa, which they often did, they could hear the tinkling of small silver bells sewn to the shawls' fringes.
BR written Sarah liked them to be on tiptoe, Robert remembered: on one point, so that they made diamond shapes against the back of the sofa.
BR written Robert found the lime and blue velvet cushions, so carefully matched in bad taste, which used to stand on the brown sofa.
BR written Eva's prudery has denied historians many fascinating facts, but in a rare moment of confession, when she was showing a friend a picture of Mussolini and Chamberlain sitting on Hitler's red velvet sofa, Eva said, `If Chamberlain only knew the history of that sofa.' Eva soon became dismayed by Hitler's insistence that the nature of their relationship should never be known and told her that she must pass herself off at all times simply as Herr Hoffmann's photographic assistant.
BR written They were sitting at opposite ends of a blue and white sofa.
BR written For his last photographic project, John McFarland dragged a leopardskin sofa across America.
BR written ``I know that I am lazy, like to stretch out on the sofa doing nothing and that I talk too much,'' he admits.
BR written And rather than canoodling on the sofa telling Cilla Black of their first kiss, heartbroken spouses could end up filing for divorce and fighting over the furniture.
BR written 5 SWATCH SERVICE Don't guess how your curtains will look with your sofa or your carpet.
BR written To anyone hesitant about buying a Restamatic I can only say, `Have it -- you'll never look back!"" R.S., Dunstable `... this marvellous drop end sofa bed... beautifully constructed, delightful to look at and very comfortable."
BR written `I am the proud owner of my `Warwick" Drop-end Sofa and `Malvern" Actionback Chair...
US written Go into the house and look on the sofa.
US written He sat on the sofa, nodding gravely to his sofa mates, then glanced discreetly around the room at the other participants.
US written Nothing was left but the middle section of a sofa on the far side of the room.
US written He sat on the sofa, nodding gravely to his sofa mates, then glanced discreetly around the room at the other participants.
US written Except for a bookshelf and a battered sofa, this was the only furniture in the candlelit room.
US written Brian took a seat on the sofa.
US written There was a comfortable sofa (herringbone corduroy, obviously late seventies) and a decent bathroom, but the place was nowhere near the stuff of fantasy.
US written `That sofa converts, I think, and there are two studio couches."
US written He was actually jealous of Brian. rifting back into consciousness, Brian stirred on the sofa.
US written Thack and Brian were on the sofa.
US written `Oh," said Brian, `I put fresh sheets on the sofa bed."
US written He did so, as she curled up on the sofa.
US written She lit it with a kitchen match and returned to the sofa, where she took a toke and held it, observing him again.
US written She patted the cushion next to her on the sofa.
US written `Get it." ack at the cabin, Michael lay on the sofa bed, his head against Thack's chest.
US written She raked newspapers off the sofa to make a place for him.
US written `I think he just freaked out," said Michael, sitting down on the sofa.
US written Michael ran his palm along the arm of the sofa.
US written He sat on the sofa and kicked his shoes off.
US written Orfe couldn't go to work with Yuri, he couldn't go onstage with her; unless she slept on the living room sofa at his rooming house (which she did more and more often, it being more and more often too much trouble to return to my dormitory), they were apart for the sleeping hours.
US written SALE *899 ITALIAN LEATHER SOFA.
US written Drape over the sofa or across an easy chair to keep it conveniently close for chilly evenings. [measurements] [number] [and] [price] [picture] Softly Floating Leaves... created from brilliantly colored embroidery yarns, accent the front of our delightfully distinctive knitted vest.
US written Available in stock as shown, or create your own sofa by choosing from 450 special-order fabrics, at no additional charge.
US written The ensemble: [list] [photos] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Louis Philippe damask sofa with loose-pillow back [orig.] [price] Formal, yet cozy as a sofa should be today.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Loose- pillow sofa covered in a tone-on-tone damask [orig.] [price] The comfort you expect, here with a touch of grandeur.
US written In addition to this 88" San Remo sofa, we offer: matching chair.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Tango 94" sofa in lipstick pin chenille [orig.] [price] A spectacular sofa to glamourize any room.
US written You may phone from anywhere in the USA, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and charge it with your Gold Account. [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Abruzzi 90" sofa in tobacco stripes [orig.] [price] Our comfortably curvy sofa features two pillows with geometric design.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Rugby 90" sofa in multicolor awning stripes [orig.] [price] Bold and beautiful, this sofa takes center stage in any room.
US written [photo] no payment no interest for six months Royal treatment for any decor: Louis Philippe wood furnishings, 20% to 40% off. [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Mixed-pattern sofa, a comfortable initiation to your Louis Philippe style.
US written Along with the 92" sofa, we offer: coordinating chair.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Rugby 90" sofa in multicolor awning stripes [orig.] [price] Bold and beautiful, this sofa takes center stage in any room.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Rogers 86-1/2" sofa in sage corduroy [orig.] [price] Handsome and comfortable; with two accent pillows.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Concord 96" sofa in lively multicolor plaid [orig.] [price] A great sofa to come home to.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Salem 87" sofa in natural tones [orig.] [price] Textured fabric, high-density foam cushions plus hardwood frame; two accent pillows.
US written Save 20% to 40% on our inviting seating groups. [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] 85" Winston sofa in neutral plaid [orig.] [price] A great place to practice the art of relaxing.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Three-piece Jackson inclining sofa group [orig.] [price] Create your comfort zone at savings.
US written Group includes a dual inclining sofa, stationary love seat and rocker recliner.
US written If purchased separately: sofa.
US written If purchased separately: sleeper sofa.
US written Furniture.* [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Rawhide 85" brown leather sofa [orig.] [price] Stretch out and savor our sumptuous leather classic.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Palermo 87" leather sofa in hunter green [orig.] [price] Indulge in the comfort of top-grain leather with this comtemporary sofa imported from Italy.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Como 87" black leather sofa [orig.] [price] A joy to live with!
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Arizona 87" leather sofa in teal [orig.] [price] Kick back with our colorful, ready-for-relaxing sofa.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Chardonnay 90" leather sofa in ivory [orig.] [price] Our opulent, top-grain beauty beckons day or night.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] New Yorker 93" sofa in palomino leather [orig.] [price] An inviting, modern showpiece for your home.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] no payment no interest for six months [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Belfleur 89" sofa in rich floral tapestry [orig.] [price] Bold, beautiful and elegantly at ease.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Jasmine 91" sofa in green-washed damask [orig.] [price] Includes two coordinating accent pillows.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] Home comfort: save 20% to 40% on entire stock of sofas. [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Baltic 91" sofa in jeweltone awning stripe [orig.] [price] Covered in pure cotton, our welcoming sofa warms up any room.
US written If purchased separately: sofa.
US written Not shown: sofa table.
US written You may phone from anywhere in the USA, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and charge it with your Gold Account. [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Antoinette 90" sofa in bronze damask [orig.] [price] Traditional with a twist.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Wingate 88" sofa in natural damask [orig.] [price] Hardwood frame and high-density foam cushions for super comfort.
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Copely 87" sofa in festive plaid [orig.] [price] sit down and relax!
US written Furniture.* [list] [of] [orig.] [and] [sale] [prices] [photo] [sale] [price] [and] [monthly] [payment] Classic 88" sofa in cream damask [orig.] [price] An impeccable mix of ease and elegance.
US written SOFA CLEANED For Only $ 77 Coupon Expires 9/15/95 Chem-Dry.
US written All offers expire 12/07/95 FIVE ROOMS AS LOW AS $ 37.95* Includes FREE hall steam cleaned SOFA CLEANED $ 39.95 Conditions Permitting Also Available: [list] [logo] QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED [logo] FOR APPOINTMENT CALL: [telephone] Mon.-Thurs 8-7 * Fri. 8-6 * Sat. 8-3 MORE GREAT SAVINGS FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD MAILBOX VALUES 510-505-6500 11/07/95 Oops 1207 11/7 THE ORIENTAL CARPET.
US written Upholstery Cleaning, Sofa & Loveseat $99.50* *Up to 11 linear feet, synthetic fabrics [telephone] [envelope] TAKE THE QUESTION OUT OF CAR REPAIRS.
US written An ideal size to use as a pair of end tables by your sofa or use two as a matching set of bedside night tables.
US written It gives you practical cabinet space to store magazines, books, liquor, or display cherished collectibles, and is as useful table beside a chair, sofa or bed. [measurements] the ideal size for a pair of end tables for your sofa or use two as a matching set of night tables by your bed (and you save $ 5 when you order two!).
US written Pia Gedeon's masterpieces are made for tossing -- on a sofa, chair or bed.
BR spoken -- Did I tell you there was once when I was (in) in that room just sitting sort of normally on the sofa and I had Tiff sort of on the front of my knees and Karma was sort of lying across the back of the sofa and Rags got a bit pissed off with it so leapt on to the sofa and put his legs across here I had Rags here just looking at me going like this [laughter] -- Tiff on the front and then Karma decided to get involved so I had his bum on (the) the seat and then just sprawled all round me. -- Oh.
BR spoken I got back after lunch and I just ooh fell asleep on the sofa and kipped the afternoon away it was awful.

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以下是给起他的词释义使用例证的时候用到了sofa一词
asleep My four year-old daughter was asleep on the sofa.
beckon Hughes beckoned him to sit down on a sofa.
browse ...sitting on the sofa browsing through the TV pages of the paper...
bustle She bustled about, turning on lights, moving pillows around on the sofa.
chew Daniel leaned back on the sofa, still chewing on his apple.
comatose Grandpa lies comatose on the sofa.
crash out I just want to crash out on the sofa...
curl The kitten was curled on a cushion on the sofa.
ditch I decided to ditch the sofa bed.
filling ...second-hand sofas with old-style foam fillings.
flop She flopped, exhausted, on to a sofa.
kick off She stretched out on the sofa and kicked off her shoes.
loll He was lolling on the sofa in the shadows near the fire...
navigate If guests wished to use the sofa, they had first to navigate around chairs in the middle of the room.
next She sat down next to him on the sofa.
on He is sitting beside her on the sofa...
on He got his winter jacket from the closet and dropped it on the sofa...
partition He sat on the two-seater sofa in the partitioned office.
perch She was perched on the edge of the sofa.
place He returned to his place on the sofa.
pole-axed Sitting pole-axed on the sofa, Mahoney stared in astonishment at the spectacle before him.
safety He stumbled through smoke and fumes given off from her burning sofa to pull her to safety...
seat ...a portrait of one of his favourite models seated on an elegant sofa.
-seater ...a three-seater sofa...
settle Albert settled himself on the sofa...
shape ...sofas and chairs of contrasting shapes and colours...
sit Hughes beckoned him to sit down on the sofa.
squashy ...deep, squashy sofas.
squidgy ...a squidgy sofa.
stroke Carla, curled up on the sofa, was smoking a cigarette and stroking her cat...
stupor He fell back onto the sofa in a drunken stupor...
subtle ...a white sofa teamed with subtly coloured rugs.
vague Judith could vaguely remember her mother lying on the sofa.
world Her living room provides the best of both worlds, with an office at one end and comfortable sofas at the other.
(c) HarperCollins Publishers.

不好意思，在这编辑文字确实很难,因为时间关系我只好让它这样了，希望你有点耐心仔细研究一下. Bank of English是世界上最著名、最大的语料库。

我也是一位老师.这个问题提得很好.也是一个难点.
如果人或者动物坐在或躺在沙发上的时候要用"in"而物放在沙发上的时候要用"on".
答案肯定正确.今后继续努力吧.

用"in" 吧

以前学过
Please sit on the sofa.

还有一首歌曲 Laying On The Sofa

我好像记得用"in"

ON