“It's said that...” 是英语中一种常见的表达方式,用于转述传闻、普遍看法或未经证实的信息。 它相当于中文里的“据说……”、“人们说……”。这种结构属于被动语态,强调的是信息本身,而不是谁说的。
经典例句
- It's said that he once lived in Paris.
- It's said that the old house is haunted.
- It's said that drinking green tea is good for your health.
- It's said that she can speak five languages fluently.
- It's said that this mountain hides a secret cave.
- It's said that the recipe has been passed down for generations.
- It's said that time heals all wounds.
用法小贴士
- “It's said that...” 后面接一个完整的句子(主语 + 谓语)。
- 可以替换为 “People say that...”,但前者更正式、客观。
- 也可简化为 “He is said to...” 等结构,如:He is said to be a genius.
练习建议
尝试用 “It's said that...” 描述你听说过的趣事、传说或常识。例如:
It's said that cats always land on their feet.