linking verb

noun

UK/ˈlɪŋ.kɪŋ ˌvɜːb/
US/ˈlɪŋ.kɪŋ ˌvɝːb/

Definitions of linking verb noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)language(語言)

    A verb that connects a subject to a description or state of being.

    一種動詞,用於連接主語及其性質或狀態。

    • In the sentence 'She looks tired,' 'looks' is a linking verb.

      在句子「她看起來很累」中,「看起來」是連綴動詞。

    • The word 'seems' in the sentence 'He seems happy' is also a linking verb.

      句子「他看起來很快樂」中的「看起來」也是連綴動詞。

    • This bread tastes delicious; 'tastes' here is a linking verb.

      這麵包嚐起來很美味;這裡的「嚐起來」是連綴動詞。