现在分词(Present participle)是英语中的一种非限定动词形式,通常以-ing结尾。它可以用作动词、形容词或副词。
作为动词,现在分词表示正在进行的动作或状态,或者作为动词的补语,表示动作的结果或原因。例如:
- I am running in the park.(我正在公园里跑步。)
- She is interested in learning English.(她对学习英语感兴趣。)
- He was disappointed by the result.(他对结果感到失望。)
作为形容词,现在分词可以修饰名词或代词,表示具有某种特征或性质。例如:
- The running water is very clear.(流动的水非常清澈。)
- The crying baby needs to be fed.(哭泣的婴儿需要喂食。)
- The sleeping dog was awakened by the loud noise.(睡觉的狗被响亮的声音吵醒了。)
作为副词,现在分词可以修饰动词、形容词或其他副词,表示方式、时间、原因等。例如:
- He speaks English fluently and confidently.(他流利而自信地讲英语。)
- She sings beautifully, with a sweet voice.(她歌声甜美,声音动听。)
- They worked hard and efficiently to finish the project on time.(他们努力高效地工作,按时完成了项目。)