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词组 present progressive
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present progressivePresent Tenses32 present progressive1present progressive: formsam/are/is + -ingI am waiting.Are you listening?She isn't working today.For spelling of -ing forms, 346–347.For passive forms (e.g. The work is being done), 57.2use: 'around now'We use the present progressive to talk about temporary situations that are going on now or 'around now': before, during and after the moment of speaking.Hurry up! We're all waiting for you! (not We all wait )'What are you doing?''I'm writing emails.' (not I write emails.)He's working in Saudi Arabia at the moment. 3repeated actionsThe present progressive can refer to repeated actions and events, if these are just happening around the present (for more details, 34.1).Why is he hitting the dog?I'm travelling a lot these days.4changesWe also use the present progressive to talk about developments and changes.That child's getting bigger every day.House prices are going up again.5talking about the futureWe often use the present progressive to talk about the future (36).What are you doing tomorrow evening?Come and see us next week if you're passing through London.6things that happen all the time: present progressive not usedWe do not normally use the present progressive to talk about permanent situations, or about things that happen regularly, repeatedly or all the time. Compare:Look – the cat's eating your breakfast!'What do bears eat?''Everything.' (not 'What are bears eating? ')Why is that girl standing on the table?Chetford Castle stands on a hill outside the town. (not is standing )My sister's living at home for the moment.Your parents live in North London, don't they?7verbs not generally used in progressive formsSome verbs are not generally used in progressive forms (4), even if the meaning is 'just around now'.I like this wine. (not I'm liking this wine.)Do you believe what he says? (not Are you believing ?)The tank contains about 7,000 litres at the moment.8how long? present tenses not usedWe use a perfect tense, not a present tense, to say how long something has been going on. (52 for details.)I've been learning English for years. (not I'm learning English for years.)Previous Next
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