二、现在进行时的被动语态的基本用法
1.表示正在进行或发生的被动动作,常与now,look等词连用。
She is being examined by the doctor now.
现在她正在被医生检查。
2.表示现阶段或目前这段时间正在进行的被动动作,但这一被动动作在此时不一定正在发生。
The life of the panda is being studied at present.
现在正在研究大熊猫的生活习性。
3.表示按计划、安排主语将要承受某个动作。
Some rock music is being played by them next.
下面将由他们演奏一些摇滚音乐。
4.表示一种经常性或习惯性的被动行为,常与always,forever,continually,constantly等词连用,往往带有赞扬、责备、厌烦及埋怨等感情色彩。
Tom is always being praised by the teacher.
汤姆总是受到老师的表扬。