1. “More than one + 单形名词”结构虽有复念,但习惯上作主语时,谓语动词用单数。
More than one boy【has read】the story. 不止一个男孩已经读了这个故事。
More than one question was asked.不止一个问题被问到。
It takes more than one cold day for the river to freeze three feet deep--the trouble has been brewing for quite some time.
冰冻三尺,非一日之寒。《汉英大词典》
More than one(不止一个) person is interested in it.不止一个人对这感兴趣。
2. “more +复形名词+than one” 作主语时,谓语动词用复数。
More boys than one【have read】the story. 不止一个男孩已经读了这个故事。