名词可以做表语。表语，属于主语补足语，是指说明主语的身份、性质、品性、特征和状态的词或从句，表语常由名词、代词、数词、形容词、介词短语、动名词、不定式来充当，它常位于系动词(be)之后。
1、名词做表语
The human nose is an underrated tool.
人类的鼻子是一个被低估的工具。
2、代词做表语
The whole question is really this: have we essentially changed?
整个问题其实是这样的：我们有没有本质上的改变？
3、数词做表语
When the vote was finally taken，it was 3:45 in the morning.
当投票最终进行时，是凌晨3点45分。
4、动名词（v.-ing）做表语
The profession is taking steps to require young doctors to train in hospices.
该行业正在采取措施，要求年轻医生在收容所接受培训。
5、不定式（to do）做表语
The best strategy is to use the agent as a kind of tip service.
最好的策略是将代理用作一种小费服务。
6、句子做表语（表语从句）
The fact is that most Americans are friendly，courteous，and helpful to them.
事实上，大多数美国人对他们友好、有礼貌、乐于助人。
7、形容词做表语
The official statistics are discouraging.
官方的统计数字令人沮丧。
8、介词短语做表语
The government should stay out of the way.
政府应该置身事外。