什么是 “Be Born With”?
“Be born with” 是一个常见的英语动词短语,字面意思是“出生时就带有……”,常用来描述某人天生具备的特质、能力或条件。
中文通常翻译为:“天生具有”、“与生俱来”、“生来就有” 等。
常见用法与结构
基本结构为:
主语 + be born with + 名词/名词短语
注意:此短语使用一般过去时(was/were born with),因为“出生”是过去发生的动作。
经典例句
She was born with a talent for music.
她天生就有音乐天赋。
He was born with perfect pitch.
他生来就拥有绝对音感。
They were born with silver spoons in their mouths.
他们含着金汤匙出生(出身富贵)。
常见误区
❌ 错误:I am born with blue eyes.
✅ 正确:I was born with blue eyes.
因为“出生”是过去事件,必须使用过去时态。
总结
“Be born with” 强调的是与生俱来的特质,不可后天获得。掌握这一短语,能让你的英语表达更地道、更自然。