单词 | it |
释义 | it —it /ɪt/ pronoun (SUBJECT/OBJECT) ► A1 used as the subject or object of a verb to represent a phrase at the end of the sentence: » It's unlikely that she'll arrive on time.» It costs more if you travel before 9.00.» I liked it in Scotland.» I find it convenient to be able to do my banking by phone.Common mistake: it or there?! Warning:it cannot be used with a linking verb and a noun to say that something exists or is present.! Don't say 'it is/was something', say there is/was something:✗ It was no toilet on the coach.» There was no toilet on the coach.pronoun (THING) ► A1 used as the subject of a verb, or the object of a verb or preposition, to refer to a thing, animal, situation, or idea that has already been mentioned: » "Where's my pen? It was on my desk a minute ago." "You left it by the phone."» The company was losing money and it had to make people redundant.» The argument was upsetting for us all - I don't want to talk about it.» Children who stay away from school do it for different reasons.Thesaurus+: ↑Personal pronouns• • • Extra Examples:» He was clasping the vase tightly, terrified of dropping it.» "Have you written your English essay yet?" "Of course, I finished it last week."» It's a nice dress, but it creases very easily.» He finds it extremely difficult being a single parent.Common mistake: it or there?! Warning:it cannot be used with a linking verb and a noun to say that something exists or is present.! Don't say 'it is/was something', say there is/was something:✗ It was no toilet on the coach.» There was no toilet on the coach.pronoun (TIME/WEATHER) ► A2 used to talk about the time, date, weather, or distances: » What time is it?» It was October, so it was quite cold.» It rained all day.» It's ten miles to Leeds.Common mistake: it or there?! Warning:it cannot be used with a linking verb and a noun to say that something exists or is present.! Don't say 'it is/was something', say there is/was something:✗ It was no toilet on the coach.» There was no toilet on the coach. |
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