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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”。

  1. “He gave his sister a ride to the airport.” (他开车送妹妹去机场。)
  2. “The teacher gave clear instructions before the lab began.” (实验开始前老师给出了清楚的指示。)
  3. “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。)