copula
n
(grammar) type of verb that connects a subject with its complement 系词(即连系动词, 用以连结主语及其补语)
In `George became ill', the verb `became' is a copula. 在Georgebecameill一句中, became是系词.
🗣️ 情景例句
What's the schedule today?
今天的工作是怎么安排的?
I must admit I had my doubts.
我必须承认我当初是我疑虑的。
The tiny painting proved to be an unknown masterpiece by Correggio and was worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.