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- participle
['pɑːtɪsɪpəl]
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a nonfinite form of verbs, in English and other languages, used adjectivally and in the formation of certain compound tenses - See also present participle past participle
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[Etymology]
C14: via Old French from Latin participium, from particeps partaker, from pars part + capere to take
Examples
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In "After marrying him, her trouble began," the participle“marrying” dangles.
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在“与他结婚后,她的麻烦开始了”中,“marrying”是垂悬分词。
→ dangle
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现在(过去)分词
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present (past) participle
→ 分词
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