EN: The Past Passive Voice is used to describe an action that happened to the subject in the past. It is formed using 'was/were' + past participle (V3). In this sentence, 'was invented' shows that the phone (subject) received the action of being invented.
中文: 一般过去时的被动语态(Past Passive Voice)用于描述过去发生在主语身上的动作。其结构为「was/were + 过去分词 (V3)」。在本句中,「was invented」表示电话(主语)接受了「被发明」这个动作。
The light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison.
电灯泡是由托马斯·爱迪生发明的。
EN: The phrase 'over [time period] ago' is used to indicate that something happened more than a specific amount of time in the past. 'Over' means 'more than', and 'ago' is placed at the end of the time expression.
中文: 短语「over + 时间段 + ago」用于表示某事发生在过去超过该特定时间量之前。「over」意为「超过」,而「ago」则置于时间表达式的末尾。
They moved to this city over a decade ago.
他们在十多年前搬到了这座城市。
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to focus on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'are treated' highlights that the diseases undergo treatment.
中文: 一般现在时的被动语态(am/is/are + 过去分词)用于强调动作本身或动作的接受者,而非执行者。在此句子中,“are treated”(被治疗)强调了疾病接受治疗的过程。
Many languages are spoken in this international school.
这所国际学校里使用着多种语言。
EN: The preposition 'with' is used to indicate the instrument, tool, or means used to perform an action. Here, 'with new drugs' shows the means by which the diseases are treated.
中文: 介词“with”在此处用于表示用来执行某动作的工具、手段或媒介。这里的“with new drugs”表示治疗疾病所使用的药物媒介。
The letter was written with a special blue pen.
这封信是用一支特殊的蓝色钢笔写的。
EN: Passive Voice (Past Simple): Used to focus on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer. Formed with 'was/were' + past participle (V3). The agent (doer) is introduced with 'by'.
中文: 一般过去时的被动语态:用于强调动作本身或动作的接受者,而非执行者。结构为「was/were + 过去分词 (V3)」。执行者通常由介词「by」引导。
The novel was written by a young author.
这部小说是由一位年轻作家写的。
EN: Direct Speech with Reporting Verb: In English, when quoting someone, the reporting verb (e.g., 'says') can be placed after the quote. If the subject is a noun (like 'Emma'), we can use the order 'says Emma' or 'Emma says'.
中文: 直接引语与引述动词:在英语中引用某人的话时,引述动词(例如「says」)可以放在引文之后。如果主语是专有名词(如「艾玛」),可以使用「says Emma」或「Emma says」的顺序。
"I love this city," says Leo.
「我热爱这座城市,」里奥说。
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs: When using a modal verb (like 'can', 'should', 'must') in the passive voice, the structure is 'modal verb + be + past participle'. This is used to show that an action is possible, necessary, or permitted to be done to the subject.
中文: 情态助动词的被动语态:当在被动语态中使用情态助动词(如 'can'、'should'、'must')时,结构为「情态助动词 + be + 过去分词(p.p.)」。这用于表示某个动作对主语而言是可能的、必要的或被允许的。
The homework must be finished before dinner.
作业必须在晚饭前完成。
EN: Preposition 'with' for Instrument/Means: The preposition 'with' is used to introduce the tool, instrument, or means used to perform an action.
中文: 介词 'with' 表示工具或手段:介词 'with' 用于引介用来执行某个动作的工具、仪器或方法(手段)。
The door can be opened with this key.
这扇门可以用这把钥匙打开。
EN: The present continuous passive voice (is/are + being + past participle) is used to describe an action that is currently in progress, focusing on the receiver of the action rather than the doer.
中文: 现在进行时的被动语态(is/are + being + 过去分词)用于描述目前正在进行的动作,其焦点在于动作的接受者而非执行者。
The old bridge is being repaired by the workers.
那座旧桥正由工人们进行修缮。
EN: The preposition 'by' is used in passive sentences to introduce the agent (the person or thing) performing the action.
中文: 介词「by」在被动语态句子中用来引介执行该动作的施事者(人或事物)。
The novel was written by a famous author.
这本小说是由一位著名的作家所写的。
EN: The passive voice in the future tense is formed using 'will be' followed by the past participle of the main verb (V-ed). It is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than who performs it.
中文: 一般将来时的被动语态结构为「will be + 过去分词 (V-ed)」。当说话者想将焦点放在「承受动作的人或事物」而非「执行动作的主体」时,会使用此句型。
The new project will be completed next month.
新项目将于下个月完成。
EN: In direct speech, when the reporting verb (like 'says') and its subject (like 'Hana') come after the quoted speech, they can be inverted (e.g., 'says Hana' or 'Hana says'). This is a common stylistic choice in written English.
中文: 在直接引语中,当引述动词(如 'says')及其主语(如 'Hana')置于引号之后时,可以使用倒装结构(例如 'says Hana' 或 'Hana says')。这是英语书面表达中常见的修辞手法。
"I am ready," says Leo.
「我准备好了,」里奥说。
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to show that the subject receives the action rather than performing it. It is commonly used when the agent (the person doing the action) is obvious, unknown, or less important than the action itself.
中文: 一般现在时的被动语态(am/is/are + 过去分词)用于表示主语是动作的接受者,而非执行者。当执行动作的人显而易见、未知或不如动作本身重要时,通常会使用此语态。
Spanish is taught in many schools.
许多学校都教授西班牙语。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'all around the world' is an idiomatic expression meaning 'everywhere on Earth' or 'globally'. It functions as an adverbial phrase of place.
中文: 介词短语「all around the world」是一个习语,意思是「地球上的每个角落」或「全球」。它在此处作为表示地点的副词短语。
This song is famous all around the world.
这首歌在全世界都很有名。
EN: English is often referred to as a 'lingua franca' (a common language used for communication between people who do not share a native language). This sentence highlights its status as a global language of business, science, and travel.
中文: 英文通常被稱為「通用語」(lingua franca,指母語不同的人之間用來溝通的共同語言)。這句話強調了英文作為商業、科學和旅遊全球通用語言的地位。
EN: The Present Continuous Passive (is/am/are + being + past participle) is used to describe an action that is currently in progress and happening to the subject. It emphasizes the ongoing process rather than the doer of the action.
中文: 现在进行时的被动语态(is/am/are + being + 过去分词)用于描述目前正在进行且发生在主语身上的动作。它强调的是正在进行的动作过程,而非动作的执行者。
The new highway is being built to reduce traffic.
这条新高速公路正在建造中,以减少交通流量。
EN: Direct speech with reporting verbs like 'says' can place the speaker at the end of the sentence. In this structure, the quoted speech is presented first, followed by the reporting verb and the subject.
中文: 带有像 'says'(说)这类引述动词的直接引语可以将说话者放在句尾。在这种结构中,先呈现引述的话语,接着是引述动词和主语。
"I will arrive soon," says Leo.
「我很快就到,」里奥说。
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to describe actions where the focus is on the action itself or the receiver of the action, rather than who performs it. In this sentence, 'are tested' and 'are sold' are passive verbs.
中文: 一般现在时的被动语态(am/is/are + 过去分词)用于描述焦点在于动作本身或动作接受者,而非动作执行者的情况。在本句中,“are tested”(被测试)和“are sold”(被售出)皆为被动语态。
These letters are delivered by the mail carrier every morning.
这些信件每天早上由邮递员递送。
EN: The conjunction 'before' is used to connect two clauses, indicating that the action in the main clause happens prior to the action in the subordinate clause. Here, it connects 'These products are tested' with 'they are sold'.
中文: 连词“before”(在……之前)用于连接两个从句,表示主句的动作发生在从句的动作之前。在此处,它连接了“These products are tested”与“they are sold”。
Please wash your hands before you eat dinner.
吃晚饭前请先洗手。
EN: The passive voice in the past tense is formed using 'was/were' followed by the past participle of the main verb. It is used when the action itself or the receiver of the action is more important than the doer.
中文: 一般过去时的被动语态结构为「was/were + 过去分词(p.p.)」。当我们想要强调动作本身或接受动作的人事物,而非执行者时,就会使用被动语态。
The letter was written by my sister.
这封信是我姐姐写的。
EN: The verb 'give' is a ditransitive verb, which means it can take two objects: a direct object (the thing given) and an indirect object (the recipient). When the direct object comes first, we use the preposition 'to' before the indirect object (e.g., 'give something to someone').
中文: 动词「give」(给予)是双宾动词,可接两个宾语:直接宾语(给予的事物)与间接宾语(接受者)。当直接宾语放在前面时,间接宾语前必须加上介词「to」(例如:give something to someone)。
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs: When using modal verbs (like 'should', 'can', 'must') in the passive voice, the structure is 'modal verb + be + past participle'. This shifts the focus from who is performing the action to the receiver of the action.
中文: 情态助动词的被动语态:当在被动语态中使用情态助动词(如 'should'、'can'、'must')时,结构为「情态助动词 + be + 过去分词」。这会将焦点从动作的执行者转移到动作的接受者上。
Rules should be followed by everyone.
规则应该被每个人遵守。
EN: The Pattern 'see A as B': This structure means to regard or consider A as B. In the passive voice, it becomes 'A is seen as B' (A 被視為 B), where 'as' is a preposition followed by a noun phrase.
中文: 「see A as B」句型:此结构表示「将 A 视为 B」。在被动语态中,它会变成「A is seen as B」(A 被视为 B),其中 'as' 是介词,后面接名词短语。
Failure is often seen as a stepping stone to success.
失败常被视为成功的垫脚石。
EN: The passive voice is formed with 'be + past participle' (V-ed). It is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'are shared' and '(are) not hidden' are passive constructions.
中文: 被动语态由“be 动词 + 过去分词 (p.p.)”构成。当说话重点在于动作本身或接受动作的人事物,而非执行者时,会使用被动语态。在本句中,“are shared(被分享)”与“(are) not hidden(不被隐藏)”皆为被动结构。
The truth was finally revealed by the journalist.
真相终于被那名记者揭露了。
EN: Ellipsis in parallel structures: When two passive verbs share the same subject and auxiliary verb ('are' in this case), the auxiliary verb can be omitted in the second part to avoid repetition. Here, 'not hidden' is short for 'are not hidden'.
中文: 平行结构中的省略:当两个被动动词共享同一个主语与助动词(此处为are)时,后部分的助动词可以省略以避免重复。在这里,“not hidden”是“are not hidden”的省略形式。
The letters were written and mailed yesterday.
那些信件昨天写好并寄出了。(mailed 前省略了 were)
EN: The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. It is formed using 'be + past participle (V3)'. In this sentence, 'is shaped' is the present simple passive, showing a general truth or current state.
中文: 被动语态(Passive Voice)用于当焦点在于动作本身或接受动作的人事物,而非执行者时。其结构为“be 动词 + 过去分词 (V3)”。在本句中,“is shaped”为一般现在时的被动语态,用来表示一个普遍的事实或现状。
The classroom is cleaned by the students every afternoon.
这间教室每天下午都由学生们打扫。
EN: The preposition 'by' is commonly used in passive sentences to introduce the agent—the person or thing that performs the action.
中文: 介词“by”在被动语态的句子中,通常用来引介“施动者”(即执行该动作的人或事物)。
This beautiful song was written by a local musician.
这首优美的歌曲是由一位当地的音乐家所创作的。
EN: The passive voice in the past tense is formed using 'was/were' followed by the past participle of the main verb. It is used when the action itself or the receiver of the action is more important than the doer.
中文: 一般过去时的被动语态结构为「was/were + 过去分词(p.p.)」。当动作本身或接受动作的人事物比执行者更重要时,会使用此句型。
The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
电话是由亚历山大·格拉汉姆·贝尔发明的。
EN: The preposition 'through' is used here to indicate the means, method, or medium by which something is achieved or completed.
中文: 介词「through」在此处用于表示达成某事的方法、手段或媒介,译为「通过」或「借助」。
She improved her English through constant practice.
她通过不断的练习提高了她的英语水平。
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to describe a current state, general truth, or ongoing situation where the action is more important than the doer. The agent of the action is introduced with the preposition 'by'.
中文: 一般现在时的被动语态(am/is/are + 过去分词)用于描述现状、普遍真理或持续发生的情况,此时动作本身比执行者更重要。执行动作的主体则由介词“by”引导。
The streets are cleaned by the sanitation workers every morning.
每天早上街道都由清洁工人清扫。
EN: The adverbial phrase 'day and night' is an idiom meaning continuously, all the time, or twenty-four hours a day. It functions as an adverbial of time and usually appears at the end of a clause.
中文: 副词短语“day and night”是一个习语,意思是“日以继夜地、不停地”或“一天二十四小时”。它在句中作时间状语,通常放在从句的末尾。
The convenience store is open day and night.
这家便利店日夜都营业。
EN: The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. Here, 'were created' is the past simple passive, showing that the action happened in the past.
中文: 被动语态(be 动词 + 过去分词)用于当焦点放在动作本身或动作的接受者,而非执行者时。在此处,「were created」是一般过去时的被动语态,表示该动作发生在过去。
The temple was built hundreds of years ago.
这座寺庙是数百年前建造的。
EN: The to-infinitive ('to protect') is used to express purpose, answering the question 'why' the action was performed. It can be understood as 'in order to'.
中文: 不定式(to + 动词原形,如“to protect”)在此处用于表示目的,回答动作“为什么”被执行。可以理解为“为了……”。
She saved money to buy a new computer.
她存钱是为了买一台新电脑。
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice is formed using 'am/is/are + past participle (V3)'. It is used to focus on the receiver of the action rather than the doer, especially when the action is a general fact or repeated event.
中文: 一般现在时的被动语态结构为「am/is/are + 过去分词 (V3)」。它用于将焦点放在动作的接受者而非执行者,特别是当该动作属于普遍事实或重复发生的事件时。
Many letters are delivered by the mail carrier every day.
每天有许多信件由邮差投递。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'by + agent' is used in passive sentences to identify who or what performs the action. 'Every year' is an adverbial phrase of frequency placed at the end of the sentence.
中文: 介词短语「by + 执行者」在被动句中用来指出是谁或什么事物执行了该动作。而「every year」则是表示频率的副词短语,通常置于句尾。
The plants are watered by my sister every week.
这些植物每周由我姐姐浇水。
EN: The passive voice in the past tense is formed using 'was/were' followed by the past participle of the main verb. It is used when the action itself or the receiver of the action is more important than the doer.
中文: 过去时被动语态的结构为“was/were + 过去分词(p.p.)”。当动作本身或动作的接受者比执行者更重要,或者执行者不明、不重要时,会使用此句型。
The school was built in 1990.
这所学校建于1990年。
EN: The infinitive of purpose ('to' + base verb) is used to explain why someone does something or why something was created/used.
中文: 不定式表示目的(to + 动词原形)用来解释某人为什么做某事,或者某物为什么被创造或使用,相当于“为了……”。
He saved money to buy a new laptop.
他存钱是为了买一台新笔记本电脑。
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs: When using a modal verb (like 'can', 'should', 'must') in the passive voice, the structure is 'modal verb + be + past participle'. It is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than who performs it.
中文: 情态助动词的被动语态:当在被动语态中使用情态助动词(如 'can'、'should'、'must')时,结构为「情态助动词 + be + 过去分词」。这用于当焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者,而非执行者时。
The homework must be finished before dinner.
作业必须在晚饭前完成。
EN: Prepositional Phrase of Time: 'In just a few...' is used to indicate a very short duration of time within which an action can be completed. 'Just' is an adverb used here to emphasize how small or short the amount of time is.
中文: 时间介词短语:「In just a few...」(在短短几个...之内)用于表示完成某项动作所需的时间极短。这里的 'just' 是副词,用来强调时间之短暂或数量之少。
She learned to ride a bike in just a few days.
她短短几天内就学会了骑自行车。
EN: The Present Continuous Passive Voice (am/is/are + being + past participle) is used to describe an action that is currently in progress and happening to the subject.
中文: 现在进行时的被动语态(am/is/are + being + 过去分词)用于描述目前正在进行且发生在主语身上的动作。
A new bridge is being built over the river.
一座新桥目前正被建造在河上。
EN: The infinitive phrase 'to help' (to + base verb) is used here as an infinitive of purpose, explaining 'why' the robots are being designed.
中文: 不定式短语「to help」(to + 动词原形)在此处用作表示目的的不定式,解释「为什么」这些机器人正被设计出来。
She joined the club to make new friends.
她加入该俱乐部是为了结交新朋友。
EN: The sentence uses the Present Continuous Passive Voice (am/is/are + being + past participle) to describe an action that is currently in progress. This structure emphasizes the action being done to the subject rather than the doer of the action.
中文: 本句使用了「现在进行被动语态」(am/is/are + being + 过去分词),用来描述目前正在进行的动作。此结构强调动作正被施加在主语上,而非执行动作的主体。
The new library is being built in the city center.
新图书馆目前正在市中心建造中。
EN: The subject 'Problems' is modified by a defining relative clause 'that once seemed impossible'. The relative pronoun 'that' acts as the subject of the relative clause, which describes the nature of the problems in the past.
中文: 主语「Problems」(问题)受到限定性关系从句「that once seemed impossible」(曾经看似不可能的)所修饰。关系代词「that」在关系从句中担任主语,用来描述这些问题过去的状态。
Ideas that once seemed crazy are now widely accepted.
曾经看似疯狂的想法,如今已被广泛接受。
EN: The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. It is formed with 'be + past participle'. In this sentence, 'are' is the auxiliary verb 'be' (present tense plural), followed by three past participles: 'tested', 'improved', and 'shared'.
中文: 被动语态(Passive Voice)用于当焦点在于动作本身或接受动作的对象,而非执行者时。其结构为“be 动词 + 过去分词(p.p.)”。在本句中,“are”是现在时复数的be动词,后面接了三个过去分词:“tested”(测试)、“improved”(改进)和“shared”(分享)。
Many books are written in English.
许多书是用英文写成的。
EN: When multiple verbs or verb phrases share the same subject and auxiliary verb, they can be joined in a list using commas and the conjunction 'and' before the final item. This is called parallel structure. Here, 'tested', 'improved', and 'shared' are parallel past participles.
中文: 当多个动词或动词短语共享同一个主语与助动词时,可以使用逗号连接,并在最后一项前加上连词“and”来组成列表。这被称为平行结构(Parallel Structure)。在这里,“tested”、“improved”和“shared”是平行的过去分词。
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs: The structure 'modal verb + be + past participle' (should be used) is used to express necessity, obligation, or recommendation in the passive voice, where the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer.
中文: 情态动词的被动语态:结构为“情态动词 + be + 过去分词”(should be used),用于以被动语态表达必要性、义务或建议。此时焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者,而非执行者。
Rules should be followed for everyone's safety.
为了每个人的安全,规则应该被遵守。
EN: Infinitive of Purpose: The infinitive phrase 'to make...' is used to express the purpose or intention of an action, answering the question 'why'.
中文: 不定式表目的:不定式短语“to make...”(来让……)用于表示某个动作的目的或意图,回答“为什么”的问题。
He saved money to buy a new computer.
他存钱是为了买一台新电脑。
EN: Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. In 'We are reminded', the subject 'We' receives the action of reminding. In 'progress is made by curious minds', 'progress' receives the action of making, and the doer is introduced with 'by'.
中文: 被动语态(be 动词 + 过去分词):当焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者,而非执行者时使用。在 'We are reminded' 中,主语 'We'(我们)接受「提醒」的动作。在 'progress is made by curious minds' 中,「进步」接受「创造」的动作,并用 'by' 引介动作的执行者(好奇的心灵)。
The decision was made by the committee.
这个决定是由委员会做出的。
EN: Noun Clause with 'that': The conjunction 'that' introduces a noun clause functioning as the direct object or the retained object after a passive verb. Here, 'that progress is made by curious minds' functions as the content of what we are reminded of.
中文: 由 'that' 引导的名词性从句:连接词 'that' 引导一个名词性从句,在句中作为直接宾语,或在被动语态动词后作为保留宾语。在此处,'that progress is made by curious minds' 作为我们被提醒的具体内容。
She realized that honesty is the best policy.
她意识到诚实才是上策。
EN: Passive Voice in Present Simple Questions: The structure 'How + are + subject + past participle' is used to ask about the process of how something is made or done. In this sentence, 'are... made' is the passive form of 'make', focusing on the action rather than the person performing it.
中文: 一般现在时的被动语态疑问句:结构为「How + are + 主语 + 过去分词」,用于询问某事是如何被制造或完成的。在本句中,「are... made」是「make」的被动形式,关注的是动作本身而非执行动作的人。
How are these computers designed?
这些电脑是如何被设计的?
EN: Direct Speech with Reporting Verbs: When reporting what someone said directly, the spoken words are enclosed in quotation marks, followed by a comma, and then the reporting verb and subject (e.g., 'asks Sarah').
中文: 直接引语与引述动词:当直接引用某人说的话时,说话内容会放在引号内,后面接逗号,然后是引述动词和主语(例如「asks Sarah」)。
"Where is the station?" asks Leo.
「车站在哪里?」里奥问。
EN: The passive voice is used to emphasize the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer. It is formed using 'be + past participle (V3)'. In 'They are produced', 'they' (referring to medicines) is the receiver of the action 'produce'.
中文: 被动语态(Passive Voice)用于强调动作本身或动作的接受者,而非执行者。其结构为“be 动词 + 过去分词 (V3)”。在“They are produced”中,“they”(指药品)是动词“produce”(生产)的接受者。
These cars are manufactured in Japan.
这些汽车是在日本制造的。
EN: Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that modify the same noun and are separated by a comma. They can be reversed or joined by 'and' without changing the meaning (e.g., 'clean, modern labs' or 'modern and clean labs').
中文: 并列形容词(Coordinate Adjectives)是指两个或多个修饰同一个名词的形容词,彼此之间用逗号隔开。这些形容词的顺序可以互换,或用“and”连接,而不会改变句意(例如:“clean, modern labs”或“modern and clean labs”)。
We walked down a long, dark hallway.
我们走过一条长而黑暗的走廊。
EN: The sentence uses the Past Simple Passive voice in a question format ('Was' + subject + past participle 'built'). This structure is used to ask about an action that was done to the subject in the past, where the doer of the action is either unknown or not the focus.
中文: 本句使用了一般过去时的被动语态疑问句(Was + 主语 + 过去分词 built)。此结构用于询问过去发生在主语身上的动作,此时动作的执行者通常未知或非句子的焦点。
Was the letter sent yesterday?
那封信是昨天寄出的吗?
EN: Direct speech reporting with the verb 'asks' in the present tense. When reporting what someone says, we place the spoken words in quotation marks, followed by the reporting verb and the speaker.
中文: 使用一般现在时动词「asks」引导的直接引语。当我们转述某人所说的话时,会将说出的话放在引号内,后面接上说话动词与说话者(如莱恩)。
"Are you ready?" asks Leo.
「你准备好了吗?」里奥问道。
EN: The past simple passive voice (was/were + past participle) is used to describe an action that happened to the subject in the past, especially when the doer of the action is unknown or not important.
中文: 一般过去时的被动语态(was/were + 过去分词)用于描述过去发生在主语身上的动作,特别是当动作的执行者未知或不重要时。
The house was built in 1990.
这栋房子建于 1990 年。
EN: The word 'ago' is a temporal adverb used after a measurement of time to indicate how far back in the past something happened from the present moment.
中文: 「ago」(以前)是一个时间副词,用于时间度量之后,表示某事距离现在有多久以前的过去发生。
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs (can + be + past participle): In English, when we want to express ability or possibility in the passive voice, we use the structure 'modal verb + be + past participle'. In questions, the modal verb 'can' is placed at the beginning of the sentence before the subject.
中文: 情态助动词的被动语态(can + be + 过去分词):在英语中,当我们想用被动语态表达能力或可能性时,会使用「情态助动词 + be + 过去分词」的结构。在疑问句中,情态助动词「can」会置于句首,放在主语之前。
Can this project be completed by Friday?
这个项目能在周五前完成吗?
EN: Adverb Placement with Passive Verbs: Adverbs of manner (like 'easily') are typically placed after the past participle in passive constructions, or between 'be' and the past participle. In this question, 'easily' is placed at the end to modify the verb phrase 'be solved'.
中文: 被动语态中副词的位置:修饰动作方式的副词(如「easily」)在被动结构中,通常放在过去分词之后,或是放在「be」动词与过去分词之间。在本疑问句中,「easily」放在句尾以修饰动词短语「be solved」。
The package was delivered safely.
包裹已被安全送达。
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs (can be + past participle): This structure is used to show that something is possible to be done, focusing on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer.
中文: 情态助动词的被动语态(can be + 过去分词):此结构用于表示某事有可能被完成,焦点在于动作本身或动作的承受者,而非执行者。
The project can be finished by Friday.
这个项目可以在周五前被完成。
EN: First Conditional (if + present simple): Used to talk about a possible future condition and its likely result. In this sentence, 'if we work together' is the condition, and 'it can be solved' is the result.
中文: 第一类条件句(if + 一般现在时):用于讨论未来可能发生的条件及其可能的结果。在本句中,「if we work together(如果我们通力合作)」是条件,「it can be solved(它就能被解决)」是结果。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我们就会待在家里。
EN: The present continuous passive voice is used to describe an action that is currently in progress, where the focus is on the receiver of the action. It is structured as: Subject + am/is/are + being + past participle (V-3).
中文: 现在进行时的被动语态用于描述目前正在进行的动作,且焦点放在动作的接受者。其结构为:主语 + am/is/are + being + 过去分词 (V-3)。
The classroom is being cleaned by the students.
教室正在被学生们打扫。
EN: Direct speech is often followed by a reporting verb (like 'says') and the speaker's name. In English, when the reporting clause comes after the quote, we can use the order 'says + name' (e.g., 'says Emma') or 'name + says' (e.g., 'Emma says').
中文: 直接引语后面通常会接一个引述动词(如 'says')和说话者的名字。在英语中,当引述从句放在引号后面时,我们可以使用「says + 名字」(例如 'says Emma')或「名字 + says」(例如 'Emma says')的顺序。
"I am ready," says Leo.
「我准备好了,」里奥说。
EN: The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'are read' is the present simple passive form, indicating a general fact or current habit.
中文: 被动语态(be 动词 + 过去分词)用于当焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者,而非执行者时。在本句中,“are read”是一般现在时的被动形式,表示一个普遍的事实或现今的习惯。
Many emails are sent every day.
每天都有许多电子邮件被寄出。
EN: The preposition 'on' is used with electronic devices and screens (e.g., on screens, on TV, on the phone, on the computer) to indicate the medium through which information is accessed.
中文: 介词“on”用于电子设备和屏幕(例如:在屏幕上、在电视上、在电话中、在电脑上),用来表示获取信息的媒介。
We watch movies on our tablets.
我们在平板电脑上观看电影。
EN: The sentence reflects the modern digital shift in reading habits. In English-speaking countries, the popularity of e-readers (like Kindle) and tablets has made reading 'on screens' a standard alternative to traditional paper books, which is a common topic of discussion regarding technology and lifestyle.
中文: 這句話反映了現代閱讀習慣向數位化的轉變。在英語系國家,電子閱讀器(如 Kindle)和平板電腦的普及,使得「在螢幕上」閱讀成為替代傳統紙本書籍的主流選擇,這也是探討科技與生活型態時常見的話題。
EN: The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. Here, 'are shared' indicates that the discoveries receive the action of sharing.
中文: 被动语态(be 动词 + 过去分词)用于当焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者,而非执行者时。在此处,“are shared”表示发现接受了“分享”这个动作。
The books are kept in the library.
这些书被保存在图书馆里。
EN: The preposition 'with' is used after 'share' to introduce the recipient(s) of the shared item or information.
中文: 介词“with”常用于动词“share”(分享)之后,用来引出分享对象(接受分享的人或群体)。
She shared her lunch with her classmate.
她与她的同班同学分享了她的午餐。
EN: The Future Passive Voice is formed with 'will be' followed by the past participle of the main verb (V-ed). It is used to describe actions that will happen to the subject in the future, especially when the doer of the action is unknown, obvious, or less important than the action itself.
中文: 一般将来时的被动语态结构为「will be + 过去分词 (V-ed)」。它用来描述将来将发生在主语身上的动作,特别是当动作的执行者未知、显而易见,或者不如动作本身重要时。
The new library will be opened next month.
新图书馆将于下个月启用。
EN: The preposition 'by' is used in passive voice sentences to introduce the agent (the person or thing) that performs the action.
中文: 介词「by」在被动语态句子中,用来引介执行该动作的行为者(人或事物)。
This beautiful song was written by a young musician.
这首优美的歌曲是由一位年轻的音乐家所写的。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中: 建筑师,负责设计建筑物并监督其建造的人
在本文中: 被取代,以新事物代替旧事物
在本文中: 宣布,公开宣告或发表
在本文中: 修理,修复损坏或老旧的物品
在本文中: 科学家,从事科学研究的专家
在本文中: 发现,指首次找到或得知的事物
在本文中: 有耐心的,能忍耐且不急躁的
在本文中: 疫苗,用以预防传染病的生物制剂
在本文中: 改进,使事物变得更好
在本文中: 好奇的,渴望知道或学习新事物的
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
In many different parts of the world; globally.
全世界,世界各地
Continuously; all the time without stopping.
日以继夜,不停地
People who are eager to learn, know, or investigate things.
具备好奇心的人,求知欲强的人们