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转述型被动语态 (It is said / He is believed to…)

定义 / 说明

转述型被动可在不明确点出来源的情况下报告信息。它常见于新闻、学术、正式评论:来源可能泛指、未知,或不是重点。主要有两类:It is said that...He is believed to...。前者更“非人称”,后者聚焦被谈论对象。它们能形成更客观、保持距离的语气。

关键规则

  • 非人称转述:It is said/thought/reported/believed that...
  • 主语聚焦:subject + be + past participle + to-infinitiveShe is believed to live abroad.
  • 若被转述动作更早发生,用 to have + past participleHe is believed to have left.
  • 这些模式比 People say that... 更正式。
  • 尤其适用于来源不具名场景。

例句

  • It is said that prices will rise. - 据说价格会上涨。
  • He is believed to have left the country. - 据信他已离境。
  • The company is expected to announce changes soon. - 预计该公司将很快宣布变动。
  • It was reported that several people were injured. - 据报道有多人受伤。
  • She is thought to be the best candidate. - 她被认为是最佳人选。

常见错误

  • ❌ He is believed that he left. -> ✅ He is believed to have left.
  • ❌ It is said him to be honest. -> ✅ He is said to be honest.
  • ❌ She is thought that she knows the answer. -> ✅ She is thought to know the answer.

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