would be是英语中表示过去将来时态的一种形式,用于描述在过去某个时间点之后将会发生的事情。它通常用于表示假设、愿望、推测或非真实的情况,是一种虚拟语气。
would be是过去将来完成时。
如:He said that something would be needed to finish the task.
他说要完成这项任务,需要某种条件。
It was said that they would be selected by lottery.据说他们将抽签选出。
过去将来时的构成:
1、肯定句:
主语+be(was或were)going to+动词原形(v.原)+其它
主语+would+动词原形+其它
was/were+动词不定式
2、否定句:
主语+be not(wasn't或weren't)going to+动词原形+其他
主语+would not+动词原形+其它
3、疑问句:
Be(Was或Were)+主语+going to+动词原形+其它
Would+主语+动词原形+其它
4、被动语态
would+be+动词的过去分词(done)
was/were+going to be+动词的过去分词(done)
It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced.
据宣布,将有新的限速规定出台。
She would be in bed by now, as like as not.
这工夫她很可能睡了。
He said he would be here at eight o'clock.
他说他将在八点钟到达这里。
It would be a good idea to call before we leave.
我们出发之前打个电话是个好主意。