英语中表示时间的短语（Phrases expressing time in English）.docVIP

英语中表示时间的短语（Phrases expressing time in English） In English, words that express time are divided into the following categories: time points, time periods, frequency of actions, actions and events. Generally, it can be represented by a single adverb, or can be represented by phrases with prepositions in, at, on and for. In addition, some phrases without prepositions can also be used to indicate the time when the action (event) occurs (the state lasts). First, a single adverb represents time 1. indicates the time when an action (event) occurs Such adverbs are common: ago, before, lately, later (on), now, recently, then, today, tomorrow, tonight, yesterday, etc.. 1) It s beginning to rain now! (time) now its beginning to rain! 2) I haven t seen her recently. (time), I havent seen her lately. 3) Will you be free tonight? (time) are you free tonight? 4) See you later. (time). 2. means frequency This kind of adverbs in common are: always, constantly, continuously, continually, ever, frequently, generally, hardly, ever, much, never, normally, occasionally, often, periodically (occasionally) (regularly, occasionally), rarely, regularly, repeatedly, seldom, sometimes, usually (rarely), now and (then occasionally, sometimes). 1) Tom is constantly changing her mind. (frequency adverb constantly) 2) They do meet now and then, but not regularly. (frequency adverb regularly) 3) Mary rarely left her room. (frequency adverb rarely) 3. other adverbs of time There are: already, early, finally, first, immediately, just, late, long, presently, shortly, since, soon, yet and so on. 1) I ll be back presently (shortly) 2) What decision did you finally arrive at? 3) Nancy was up early. 4) He has just had an operation. Two, preceded by prepositions in, at, on and for representing the phrase of time 1. refers to in the morning (afternoon, evening) in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening. The students often play football in the afternoon. 2. means in a season. In spring, the trees turn