英语词汇“be”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-学习网

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英语		中文
be in fine form v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be fit, healthy)	健康状况良好 jiàn kāng zhuàng kuàng liáng hǎo
		身体状态良好
	Even though I'm 50 years old, I'm still in fine form and can beat you at tennis any day!
be in fine form v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be in a good mood)	心情好 xīn qíng hǎo
		状态好 zhuàng tài hǎo
be in for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be about to endure)	会遭受
	It looks as though we're in for a long night.
be in hand v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative (be dealt with, under control)	受控制
		在掌控之中 zài zhǎng kòng zhī zhōng
be in league with [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(plot, conspire with)	与…勾结 yǔ … gōu jié
		与…联合 yǔ lián hé
		与…串通 yǔ chuàn tōng
	I think my wife's in league with my mother to make me learn how to cook.
	我觉得我夫人是和我妈串通，要让我学做饭。
be in line with [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative (correspond to)	与…一致 yǔ … yí zhì
		与…相符合 yǔ xiāng fú hé
	Our operating procedures are in line with state requirements.
be in line for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be expected successor)	是…继承人
		是…的继任者
be in line to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be expected to be next)	接下来将
be in pain v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(suffer intense discomfort)	遭受疼痛
		疼痛不已
	She was in pain after her neck injury.
be in the loop v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative, informal (be kept informed)	知情 zhī qíng
be in the market for [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(intending to buy)	打算购买 dǎ suàn gòu mǎi
	If you're in the market for a new laptop, here are our top five recommendations.
	如果您打算购买新笔记本电脑，我们为您推荐五个最佳选择。
be in the process of doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be doing)	正在…
	I am in the process of applying for a visa to travel to the USA.
be in the way v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(physically blocking [sth])	挡路 dǎng lù
		挡道
be in the way v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(impeding work, progress, etc.)	阻碍 zǔ ài
		阻挠 zǔ náo
be inclined to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(person: be willing, disposed to do)	倾向 qīng xiàng
	He thinks she is dangerous and I'm inclined to agree with him.
be inclined to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(person: tend to do)	倾向 qīng xiàng
		很可能 hěn kě néng
	Don't believe everything my sister tells you. She is inclined to exaggerate.
be inclined to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(person: tending to)	倾向于 qīng xiàng yú
	He is inclined to skepticism where ghosts are concerned.
be intended to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(have as its purpose)	有意做 yǒu yì zuò
		故意做 gù yì zuò
be into [sb] vi + prep	informal (like romantically) (人)	对…有兴趣，喜欢
be into [sth] vi + prep	slang (enjoy, like) (俚语)	喜欢，热爱
	Sabina is really into jazz music. Rob isn't into football.
	萨宾娜非常热爱爵士乐。罗伯不喜欢足球。
be invested in [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be committed to)	投入 tóu rù
		花费 huā fèi
	Tom is very invested in his relationship. Audrey is very invested in her work.
it may be	(it is possible)	这可能是… zhè kě néng shì
	It may be that the weather will improve tomorrow.
it might be thought	(some people may imagine)	有人可能会认为 yǒu rén kě néng huì rèn wéi
	It might be thought that the English are unfriendly, but they are just reserved.
it must be	(it is necessarily or unavoidably true)	必然是… bì rán shì
		必定是… bì dìng shì
	The cat has just had kittens, so it must be female.
it must be	(it is very probably)	肯定是… kěn dìng shì
		很可能是… hěn kě néng shì
	If the newspaper says it's true, it must be.
it must be	(it is fated)	注定是… zhù dìng shì
	No sane man seeks his own death; but if it must be, let it be swift and painless.
it must be so	(it is necessarily or unavoidably true)	必然如此 bì rán rú cǐ
		必定如此 bì dìng rú cǐ
	It is difficult to believe, but based on the evidence it must be so.
it will be so	(this is indisputably going to happen)	这是必然的 zhè shì bì rán de
	If your mother says you have to go to bed early, it will be so.
be an item nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	slang (couple) (俚语，指情侣)	一对儿 yí duì er
		情侣 qíng lǚ
	Are John and Lucy an item now?
	约翰和露西现在是一对儿了？
be killed v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(die)	被杀
	Police say the driver of the car was killed instantly.
be laced with [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(drink: have alcohol or poison added) (指在饮品中加酒或加毒)	加了
		添了
		掺了
	The lemonade had been laced with vodka.
leave [sb/sth] be v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	informal (not disturb)	别干涉
		别理
	Leave him be.
leave much to be desired v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be inadequate)	还有很多待改进的余地 hái yǒu hěn duō dài gǎi jìn de yú dì
	Your table manners leave much to be desired. The house was cute on the outside, but inside left much to be desired.
be leery of [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(wary, not trusting)	对…猜疑
		对…警惕
	I'm leery of my father's financial advice; he lost all his money in the stock market.
let [sb] be v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(not bother, leave alone) (某人)	不打扰…，随…去
let [sth] be v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(leave undisturbed) (某物)	使…保持原状
let bygones be bygones v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(disregard past differences)	过去的事就让它过去吧 guò qù de shì jiù ràng tā guò qù bɑ
	We decided to let bygones be bygones and forget about our past differences.
let it be interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!"	(don't try to change it)	别管它 bié guǎn tā
		别理会它 bié lǐ huì tā
	You shouldn't get involved in their quarrel - just let it be.
be liable for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be accountable for)	对…负责 duì … fù zé
	Kyle is liable for his actions while he was drunk.
	凯尔要对他醉酒时的行为负责。
be liable to [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be legally held to have injured [sb])	对…的受伤负法律责任
be liable to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be legally subject to [sth])	对…应负法律责任
		有…的法律义务
be liable to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be likely to do [sth])	很有可能做某事
		一般来说会做某事
	If someone came in screaming and crying, a normal person would be liable to call the police.
	如果有人哭泣尖叫着跑进来，正常人一般都会打电话报警。
be liable to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be vulnerable to)	易遭受…的
be liable to being [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be vulnerable to)	容易遭受
		容易被
	If you leave your cattle out in open range at night they are liable to being snatched by wolves.
	如果你晚上把牛群留在牛栏外，它们就很容易被狼叼走。
lie, be lying viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived."	(item: be, stay)	保留 bǎo liú
		留在 liú zài
备注: conjugation: lie - lay - lain
	His book lay on the table unread.
be lined up for [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	informal (set aside, ready)	为...准备好 wèi zhǔn bèi hǎo
		为...预备着
	Those funds are lined up for emergencies.
be loaded with [sth] preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(laden with, full of)	载满
		装满 zhuāng mǎn
	The truck was loaded with trash.
be loath to do [sth], be loth to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be unwilling, reluctant)	不乐意做某事
		不情愿做某事
be locked out v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(have no key to enter)	被锁在门外
		被锁在外面
	As soon as I closed the door I realized I was locked out; I had left my keys on the table inside.
be locked out v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative (computing: be unable to log in) (计算机无法登录)	已锁定
look a picture, be a picture v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative (attractive sight) (人)	如画般美丽
		风景如画
	She looked a picture on her wedding day.
look to be v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(appear)	没有提供翻译
	That couch looks to be about 50 years old.
be lost for words, be at a loss for words v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(not know what to say) (书面)	张口结舌，哑口无言
		语塞，无语
be made for each other, be made for one another v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	informal, figurative (be ideally suited to each other) (情侣等)	天造地设，天生一对，非常般配
	What a lovely couple; they're made for each other. Those two business partners are equally nasty; they're made for one another.
be made for [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	informal, figurative (be ideally suited to)	非常适合 fēi cháng shì hé
		为...准备的
	This job matches your qualifications and experience perfectly; it's made for you!
make [sb/sth] out to be [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(represent as)	把…描绘成…
备注: Often refers to a false claim.
	The press are making him out to be the greatest singer since Elvis, but he's not that good.
be married to [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	figurative (be dedicated to [sth]: job, idea)	献身于…的
		投身于…的
	My boyfriend is married to his job, but I'm a workaholic as well!
	我男朋友将自己献身于工作，而我自己也是个工作狂！
be meant to do [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	UK (be supposed to do [sth])	应该 yīng gāi
	I'm meant to go straight home after school.
meant to be adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(predestined)	注定的 zhù dìng de
	I don't know how it happened, but I guess it was meant to be.
might be vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(is or are possibly)	可能是 kě néng shì
	I think that man might be following me.
be minded to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(disposed, inclined to do)	有做某事的倾向的
		打算做某事的
	The teacher told the children that she was minded to put the toys away if they didn't stop arguing.
	老师告诉孩子们，如果他们不停止争吵，她就打算把玩具都没收。
be mindful of [sth] adj + prep	(give [sth] thought or awareness)	留意到 liú yì dào
		注意到 zhù yì dào
	She only stayed a short time, as she was mindful of her need to study quite a bit before going to bed.
be mixed up with [sb/sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	informal (be involved with)	与...混在一起
		与...有牵连
	Don is mixed up with some very dubious people; I think they might be involved in organized crime.
mother-to-be nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(pregnant woman)	孕妇 yùn fù
never to be forgotten, never-to-be-forgotten adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(memorable)	永不会被遗忘的 yǒng bú huì bèi yí wàng de
备注: Hyphens are used when the adjective precedes the noun
	The photo of Neil Armstrong on the moon is an image never to be forgotten.
not be able viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived."	(be unable, be incapable)	不能 bù néng
		做不到 zuò bú dào
	If you have another beer you will not be able to drive home.
not be affected by vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(be indifferent to)	不为…所动 bù wéi suǒ dòng
	No human being can witness suffering on this scale and not be affected by it.
not be affected by vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(not feel consequences of)	不受到…的影响 bú shòu dào de yǐng xiǎng
	Residents of mountain communities will not be affected by tsunamis.
not be good for vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(adversely affect the health of)	有害健康 yǒu hài jiàn kāng
		不利于…的健康 bú lì yú de jiàn kāng
		对…的健康有危害 duì de jiàn kāng yǒu wēi hài
	Saturated fat is not good for your heart.
not be good for vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(adversely affect)	对…有害 duì yǒu hài
		对…不利 duì bú lì
	Closing the restaurant at 9pm would not be good for business.
not be good for vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(not useful in)	对…没用 duì méi yòng
	Too much fat in the diet will not be good for your health.
not be likely viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived."	(be improbable)	未必会 wèi bì huì
		不见得 bú jiàn dé
		不见得 bú jiàn dé
not be moved v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative (not change opinion)	不为所动 bù wéi suǒ dòng
	Anne is completely against the idea, and will not be moved from her position.
not be ready viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived."	(be unprepared)	没有做好准备 méi yǒu zuò hǎo zhǔn bèi
	My boyfriend should be going out at 7, but he always takes a long time to get dressed and will not be ready.
not be worth the effort v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be a waste of time)	得不偿失
not to be believed adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(untrustworthy, not credible)	不可信的 bù kě xìn de
		不足信的 bù zú xìn de
	Do not trust that man, anything he says is not to be believed.
not to be believed adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(amazing)	令人难以相信的 lìng rén nán yǐ xiāng xìn de
		不可思议的 bù kě sī yì de
	That chef's desserts are not to be believed.
not to be compared adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(very different)	无可比拟的 wú kě bǐ nǐ de
		相差很远的 xiāng chā hěn yuǎn de
		远不如的 yuǎn bù rú de
	Kate Bush's singing style is not to be compared to that of Stevie Nicks.
not to be expected adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(unlikely)	不太可能的 bú tài kě néng de
	Gifts from them are not to be expected.
not to be mistaken for [sth/sb], not to be confused with [sth/sb] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(as distinct from [sth] else)	不要与...弄错
		不可与…搞混
not to be moved adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(intended to be left in place)	不能移动的 bù néng yí dòng de
		固定的 gù dìng de
	Remember that this glass is not to be moved until I return.
not to be trusted adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(dishonest, unreliable)	不可信的 bù kě xìn de
		不可靠的 bù kě kào de
	Certain politicians are not to be trusted.
be nothing to do with [sb], have nothing to do with [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(not concern [sb])	与...无关
	Stop listening in to our conversation; this is nothing to do with you.
be nothing to do with [sth/sb], have nothing to do with [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be unrelated)	与…没有关系 yǔ … méi yǒu guān xì
		与…不相干
	You would think that volcanoes have nothing to do with the weather, but they do. My bad mood today has nothing to do with the weather.
be notified of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be advised or informed of [sth]) (信息)	收到 shōu dào
		被通知
	I was notified of Peter's death on Monday.
	我周一才收到彼得的死讯。
be obligated to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be morally or legally bound to do)	有义务做
	Parents are obligated to provide food and shelter for their children.
be obligated to [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be morally or legally bound to [sb])	对某人有义务
be obliged to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be forced, bound to do)	有责任，义不容辞
		必须做某事
be obliged to [sb] for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be grateful, indebted)	对...感激
		对...感恩
be obsessed with [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be fixated on [sth/sb])	着迷于 zháo mí yú
		痴迷于
be off to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(leaving for somewhere)	动身去...
		前往...
		去...
	I'm off to work now. See you tonight!
be off to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(leaving to do [sth])	离开去做…
	She tells me she's off to make her fortune in the world of modelling.
be on to [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(have a promising idea)	对…有头绪了
be on to [sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(about [sb]'s secret) (某人)	识破
be on a diet v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(following weight-loss regime)	在节食
	I'm on a diet, so don't tempt me with chocolate.
be on a diet v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(following eating plan)	吃某种特殊饮食
	Due to the diabetes, he's on a sugar free diet.
be on speaking terms v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(have an amicable relationship) (争吵后)	恢复说话，关系变好
	We're finally on speaking terms again after not talking for two weeks.
	两周互不理睬后，我们终于又与对方说话了。
be on speaking terms v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(be acquainted)	相互认识
		熟识 shóu shí
	(指认识后)	开始交谈
	We're just beyond being nodding acquaintances: we're on speaking terms now.
	我们已不再是点头之交，现在已经认识，开始相互交谈了。
be on the hunt for [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(look for [sth], [sb])	搜寻 sōu xún
		寻找 xún zhǎo
	My cat is always on the hunt for mice and birds.
be on the line v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	figurative, informal (be at risk)	有危险，处于险境
		岌岌可危 jí jí kě wēi

Collins Chinese Dictionary Plus (3rd edition), 2011:

be [bi:]pt(pp was, were)been

I vi

1 (with complement) 是 shì

I'm English/Chinese
我是英国(國)人/中国(國)人 wǒ shì Yīngguórén/Zhōngguórén
she's tall/pretty
她长(長)得高/漂亮 tā zhǎngde gāo/piàoliang
I'm tired/hot
我累了/很热(熱) wǒ lèi le/hěnrè
she's hungry/thirsty
她饿(餓)了/渴了 tā è le/kě le
your hair's wet
你的头(頭)发(髮)湿(濕)了 nǐ de tóufa shī le
he's a doctor
他是医(醫)生 tā shì yīshēng
this is my mother
这(這)是我妈(媽)妈(媽) zhèshì wǒ māma
who is it?
是谁(誰)啊？ shì shuí a?
it's only me/the postman
是我/邮(郵)递(遞)员(員)啊 shì wǒ/yóudìyuán a
it was Diana who paid the bill
是黛安娜付的账(賬)单(單) shì Dài’ānnà fù de zhàngdān
2 and 2 are 4
2加2等于(於)4 èr jiā èr děngyú sì
be careful/quiet!
当(當)心/安静(靜)！ dāngxīn/ānjìng!

2 (referring to time, date) 是 shì

it's 5 o'clock
现(現)在是5点(點)钟(鐘) xiànzài shì wǔ diǎn zhōng

it's the 28th of April, it's April 28th
今天是4月28日 jīntiān shì sì yuè èrshíbā rì

3 (describing weather)▶ it's hot/cold 天热(熱)/冷 tiān rè/lěng

it's foggy/wet
天有雾(霧)/天气(氣)潮湿(濕) tiān yǒu wù/tiānqì cháoshī

it's windy today
今天有风(風) jīntiān yǒu fēng

4 (talking about health)▶ how are you? 你身体(體)怎么(麼)样(樣)？ nǐ shēntǐ zěnmeyàng?

I'm fine, thanks
我很好，谢(謝)谢(謝) wǒ hěn hǎo，xièxiè

I'm better now
我现(現)在好多了 wǒ xiànzài hǎo duō le

5 (talking about age) 有 yǒu

how old are you?
你多大了？ nǐ duō dà le?
I'm 16 (years old)
我16(岁(歲)) wǒ shíliù (suì)
I'll be 18 on Friday
星期五我就18岁(歲)了 xīngqīwǔ wǒ jiù shíbā suì le

6 (talking about place) 在 zài

Madrid is in Spain
马(馬)德里在西班牙 Mǎdélǐ zài Xībānyá
it's on the table
在桌上 zài zhuōshang
the supermarket isn't far from here
超市离(離)这(這)儿(兒)不远(遠) chāoshì lí zhèr bù yuǎn
I won't be here tomorrow
我明天不在这(這)儿(兒) wǒ míngtiān bùzài zhèr
have you been to Beijing?
你去过(過)北京吗(嗎)？ nǐ qùguo Běijīng ma?
we've been here for ages
我们(們)已经(經)在这(這)里(裡)好久了 wǒmen yǐjīng zài zhèlǐ hǎojiǔ le
where have you been?
你去哪儿(兒)了？ nǐ qù nǎr le?
has the postman been yet?
邮(郵)递(遞)员(員)来(來)过(過)了吗(嗎)？ yóudìyuán láiguole ma？
the meeting will be in the canteen
会(會)议(議)将(將)在食堂举(舉)行 huìyì jiāng zài shítáng jǔxíng

7 (referring to distance) 有 yǒu

it's 10 km to the village
这(這)儿(兒)离(離)村庄(莊)有10公里 zhèr lí cūnzhuāng yǒu shí gōnglǐ

it's 20 miles from here to London
从(從)这(這)儿(兒)到伦(倫)敦有20英里 cóng zhèr dào Lúndūn yǒu èrshí yīnglǐ

8 (=cost) 花 huā

how much was the meal?
这(這)顿(頓)饭(飯)花了多少钱(錢)？ zhè dùn fàn huāle duōshao qián?
that'll be £5 please
请(請)付5英镑(鎊) qǐngfù wǔ yīngbàng
these trousers are only £30
这(這)条(條)裤(褲)子仅(僅)仅(僅)30英镑(鎊) zhè tiáo kùzi jǐnjǐn sānshí yīngbàng

9 (linking clauses) 是 shì

the problem is that …
问(問)题(題)是… wèntí shì…

the fact is that …
事实(實)是… shìshí shì…

10 (=exist, occur etc) 存在 cúnzài

the best singer that ever was
曾经(經)有过(過)的最好的歌手 céngjīng yǒuguo de zuì hǎo de gēshǒu
is there a God?
存在上帝吗(嗎)？ cúnzài Shàngdì ma?
be that as it may
即使如此 jíshǐ rúcǐ

11 (assessing a situation)▶ it is likely that he'll resign 很可能他将(將)辞(辭)职(職) hěn kěnéng tā jiāng cízhí

it is difficult for me to complain
我很难(難)抱怨 wǒ hěn nán bàoyuàn

II aux vb

1 (forming continuous tenses)▶ what are you doing? 你在干(幹)什么(麼)？ nǐ zài gàn shénme?

it is raining
天下着(著)雨 tiān xiàzhe yǔ
people are using their cars too much
人们(們)正在过(過)多地使用汽车(車) rénmen zhèngzài guòduō de shǐyòng qìchē
they're coming tomorrow
他们(們)明天来(來) tāmen míngtiān lái

2 (forming passives)▶ to be murdered 被谋(謀)杀(殺) bèi móushā

he was killed in a car crash
他在一场(場)车(車)祸(禍)中丧(喪)生 tā zài yī chǎng chēhuò zhōng sàngshēng
the building was designed by a famous architect
这(這)座建筑(築)由一位著名的建筑(築)师(師)设(設)计(計) zhè zuò jiànzhù yóu yī wèi zhùmíng de jiànzhùshī shèjì
the box had been opened
盒子已被打开(開)了 hézi yǐ bèi dǎkāi le

3 (with "to"infinitive)▶ the house is to be sold 房子将(將)要出售 fángzi jiāng yào chūshòu

what is to be done?
我们(們)该(該)怎么(麼)办(辦)？ wǒmen gāi zěnmebàn？
these flowers are to be found all over the country
这(這)些花在全国(國)都能看得到 zhèxiē huā zài quánguó dōunéng kàndedào
the thief was nowhere to be seen
小偷不知去向 xiǎotōu bù zhī qùxiàng

4 (in tag questions)▶ it was fun, wasn't it? 有意思，是不是？ yǒu yìsi, shì bù shì?

it wasn't good timing, was it?
时(時)间(間)选(選)得不太好，是不是？ Shíjiān xuǎn de bù tài hǎo，shì bù shì？
he's good-looking, isn't he?
他长(長)得不错(錯)，是不是？ tā zhǎng de bùcuò, shì bù shì?
so you're back again, are you?
所以你又回来(來)了，是不是？ suǒyǐ nǐ yòu huílai le，shì bù shì？

5 (in short answers)▶ "was it where I said?""yes, it was/no, it wasn't" "就在我说(說)的地方吗(嗎)？""是/不是" "jiù zài wǒ shuō de dìfang ma?""shì/bù shì"

"you're all right, aren't you?""yes, I am/no, I'm not"
"你还(還)好，是不是？""是的，我还(還)好/不，我不好" "nǐ hái hǎo，shì bù shì？""shì de，wǒ hái hǎo/bù，wǒ bù hǎo"