copula
n
(grammar) type of verb that connects a subject with its complement 系词(即连系动词, 用以连结主语及其补语)
In `George became ill', the verb `became' is a copula. 在Georgebecameill一句中, became是系词.
🗣️ 情景例句
But I flunked all these classes.
但是所有的这些课都不及极。
Please ring off.
请挂电话。
Obviously, it has not been planned for the good of its inhabitants.