Word · Frequency #41040
was
be的过去式
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n a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific;v have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun);v be identical to; be someone or something;v occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere;v have an existence, be extant;v happen, occur, take place; this was during the visit to my parents' house";v be identical or equivalent to;v form or compose;v work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function;v represent, as of a character on stage;v spend or use time;v have life, be alive;v to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form;v be priced at
be的过去式
In use
She was very happy yesterday.
I was a teacher five years ago.
The book was on the table this morning.
was + noun phrase
He was a teacher.
他以前是老师。
was + adjective
She was happy.
她当时很开心。
was + verb-ing
表示过去某时正在进行的动作
I was sleeping when you called.
你打电话时我正在睡觉。
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.