copula
n
(grammar) type of verb that connects a subject with its complement 系词(即连系动词, 用以连结主语及其补语)
In `George became ill', the verb `became' is a copula. 在Georgebecameill一句中, became是系词.
🗣️ 情景例句
There's coffee ready.
咖啡准备好了。
Such data is confidential.
这样的资料为机密资料。
Which TV programme shall we watch? I can't decide.