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Linking Verb

释义 Definition

linking verb连系动词/系动词):一种动词,用来连接主语与主语补语(如形容词或名词),说明主语“是什么”或“处于什么状态”,而不是表示具体动作。常见连系动词包括 be, seem, become, feel, look, sound, taste, smell, remain 等。(也常称 copular verb。)

发音 Pronunciation (IPA)

/ˈlɪŋkɪŋ vɝːb/

例句 Examples

She is happy.
她很开心。(is 是连系动词,连接主语和形容词)

The plan seems unrealistic to many people, but it might work with more support.
这个计划在很多人看来似乎不现实,但如果有更多支持,它也许行得通。(seems 是连系动词)

词源 Etymology

linking 来自 link(连接),“linking”表示“起连接作用的”;verb 来自拉丁语 verbum(词、动词)。合起来就是“起连接作用的动词”,用于把主语与其补充说明连接起来。

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文献与著作 Literary / Notable Works

  • The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language(Huddleston & Pullum)
  • A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language(Quirk et al.)
  • Understanding English Grammar(Martha Kolln & Robert Funk)
  • English Grammar in Use(Raymond Murphy)
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