| 释义 |
the simple past the ˌpast ˈsimple noun [S] (ALSO the ˌsimple ˈpast) ► F0 the form of a verb used to describe an action that happened before the present time and is no longer happening. It is usually made by adding -ed: » The past simple of 'cook' is 'cooked'.Thesaurus+: ↑Verb forms, tenses and types of verbs• • • Extra Examples:» The past simple of 'understand' is 'understood'.» The past simple of 'go' is 'went'. |