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be (EN)
助动词,动词

助动词 “be”

不定式 be; 我 am, 'm; 你 are, 're; 他 is, 's; 过去式 were / was; 过去分词 been; 动名词 being
negative: he isn't, past wasn't; you aren't, past weren't
  1. 与动词的过去分词一起使用,构成被动语态。
    The cake was eaten by the children. Another one will be baked by their mom tomorrow.
  2. 用于与动词的现在分词连用,构成进行时态。
    She is running a marathon this weekend. She was preparing for it yesterday.
  3. 表达义务或意图的正式方式
    You are to complete your homework before playing video games.

动词 “be”

不定式 be; 我 am, 'm; 你 are, 're; 他 is, 's; 过去 were / was; 过分词 been; 动名词 being
否定“to be”:他 isn't,过 wasn't;你 aren't,过 weren't
  1. 是 (连接主语和名词)
    She is a doctor. The animal is a cat.
  2. 是(连接主语和特定的性质或状态)
    The cat is fluffy. This was quite strange. Helping others is as important as taking care of yourself.
  3. 存在
    There is a chance of rain this afternoon.
  4. 有...岁
    My sister is 15 years old.
  5. 是
    It is 10:30 in the morning.
  6. 过去了...时间
    It has been five minutes since the last call.
  7. 是(用来描述天气的)
    It is very windy today.
  8. 在
    The keys are in the drawer.
  9. 是什么时候
    When will the concert be?