split infinitive noun
plural split infinitives
plural split infinitives
Learner's definition of SPLIT INFINITIVE
[count] grammar
: an English phrase in which an adverb or other word is placed between to and a verb分裂不定式（在to和动词之间插入副词或其他单词的不定式） ◊ Some people feel that the use of split infinitives should be avoided, but they are common in both speech and writing.有人认为应避免使用分裂不定式，但它在口语和书面语中都很常用。