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单词 present participle
释义

present participle

noun

: a participle that typically expresses present action in relation to the time expressed by the finite verb in its clause and that in English is formed with the suffix -ing and is used in the formation of the progressive tenses

Example Sentences

The verbs “dancing” in “He was dancing” and “crying” in “The baby is crying” are present participles.
Recent Examples on the Web Use of the present participle denotes present and continuing action. . . . Jack Greiner, The Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

present participle

noun

: the form of a verb that in English is formed with the suffix -ing and that expresses present action
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