Question

For 12 years he drew a lot.此处a lot是很多的意思吗,但a lot不是修饰动词吗

Answer 1

1.a lot是“许多/很多”的意思啊.

翻译：这十二年以来,他画了很多（画）.

2.不过此处的a lot做代词,相当于名词（短语）≈ a lot of pictures/paintings “许多画”.

它做drew的宾语,而不是状语.

再如：Thanks,I've eaten a lot.

= Thanks,I've eaten a lot of food.

3.a lot当然也可以做状语,表程度,修饰动词/形容词/副词,等同于very much.

如：Thank you a lot.= Thank you very much.非常感谢您.