| 词组 | present tenses introduction | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 释义 | Contents overview Present Tenses introduction Section 3 Present Tensesintroductionthe two present tensesMost English verbs have two present tenses. Forms like I wait, she thinks are called 'simple present' or 'present simple'; forms like I am waiting or she's thinking are called 'present progressive' or 'present continuous'.general time: simple presentWhen we talk about timeless truths, permanent situations or things that happen repeatedly, we usually use the simple present ( 30–31 for details).Water freezes at 0° Celsius.My parents live near Dover.I often go swimming.around now: present progressiveWhen we talk about temporary continuing actions and events, which are just going on now or around now, we usually use a present progressive tense (32).'What are you doing?''I'm reading.'I'm travelling a lot these days.futureBoth present tenses can be used to talk about the future ( 31.4, 36–37).I'll meet you when you arrive.Call me if you're passing through London.terminology: tense and aspectIn academic grammars, the term 'aspect' is often used, for progressive forms. We use 'tense' for all verb forms which show time.Do you know what's wrong with these, and why?That baby crys all the time. 30.2 | What are frogs eating? 31.1 | The kettle boils – shall I make tea? 31.2 | I'm liking this wine very much. 4.1 | I promise I don't smoke any more. 31.4 | 'There's the doorbell.' ' I get it.' 31.4 | I'll phone you when I'll get home. 31.4 | I know her since 1990. 32.8 | I'm going to the mountains twice a year. 34.1 | I'm swearing that I will tell the truth. 34.4 | Here is coming your husband. 34.5 | contents of this section
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