1. 构成
肯定式:am/ is / ar e + being done
否定式:am/ is/ are not + being done
疑问式:Am/ Is/ Are +主语+ being done?
2. 含义:表示“某人或某事正在被……”强调主语是动作的承受者,即主谓之间为被动关系。如:
We’ve not moved in our new house as it is being painted now.
3. 用法
1)表示说话时正在进行 的被动动作。
2)表示现阶段正在进行的被动动作,但动作不一定在此时此刻发 生。如:
A new railway station is being built.
3)表示一种习惯的被动行为,常带有赞赏、羡慕、讨厌等感情色彩,常与always, constantly 等次连用。如:
He is always being praised by the teacher.
4) 与某些情态动词连用,表示对正在发生的动作的推测。如:
He may be being beaten by his father at the very moment.