Gave
“Gave” 描述已经把某物交给他人、提供机会或发出信号。也可用于抽象给予,如 “gave advice""gave permission”。
- “He gave his sister a ride to the airport.” (他开车送妹妹去机场。)
- “The teacher gave clear instructions before the lab began.” (实验开始前老师给出了清楚的指示。)
- “The storm gave us a short break around midnight.” (午夜前后暴风雨给了我们一段短暂的喘息。)
“Give” 源自古英语 “giefan”;过去式 “gave” 来自古英语 “gaf”,属不规则变化。
不规则动词过去式,无常规前后缀。
慈善语境 “gave generously” 常见;口语 “gave it a try” 表示尝试了一下。
- 固定搭配: “gave up” (放弃), “gave in” (让步)
把 “give” 想成递出礼物的手,“gave” 就是那一刻礼物已经离开手心。
“The neighbor gave us a jar of honey and a warning about the icy steps.” (邻居送了我们一罐蜂蜜,并提醒台阶结冰要小心。)