過去進(jìn)行時

由助動詞be 的過去式 + 現(xiàn)在分詞構(gòu)成。其中be有人稱和數(shù)的變化，第一、第三人稱單數(shù)用was，其他用were.

1)過去進(jìn)行時動詞主要表示在過去某一時刻或某一段時間內(nèi)正在進(jìn)行或持續(xù)進(jìn)行的動作。過去進(jìn)行時經(jīng)常與過去時配合使用。例如：

This time yesterday, we were having an English lesson. 昨天這個時候，我們正在上英語課。

The teacher was giving us a lesson when Tom walked into the room. 老師在給我們上課時，湯姆走進(jìn)教室。

While we were having supper, all the lights went out. 我們吃飯的時候，燈滅了。

He was reading while she was setting the table. 她擺桌子時，他在讀書。

It was getting dark. The wind was rising. 天漸漸黑下來了。風(fēng)勢增強了。

2)過去進(jìn)行時動詞常用always, continually, frequently 等詞連用，表示過去經(jīng)常發(fā)生的行為。這種用法表明帶有的感情色彩。例如：

The two brothers were frequently quarreling when they were young. 兩兄弟小時候常吵架。

In Qing Dynasty, China was always making concessions to western powers. 清朝時，中國總是對西方列強妥協(xié)。

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