It is reported that another earth satellite has been put into orbit.
6. It is suggested (ordered…) that…
该句型和上一句属一个句型。主句中的过去分词是表示请求、建议、命令等词时,that后的从句要用虚拟语气 (should 动词原形)。可以省略,常译为“据建议;有命令……”
It is suggested that the meeting (should) be put off.
It was ordered that we (should) arrive there in two hours.
7. It is a pity (a shame…) that …
在该句型中,that后的从句一般用虚拟语气(should 动词原形),should可以省去,表示出乎意料,常译为“竟然”。没有这种意义时,则不用虚拟语气。
It is a pity that such a thing (should) happen in your class.
这种事竟然发生在你们班上,真是遗憾。
It is a pity that he is ill.
他生病了,真遗憾!
8. It is time (about time, high time) that…
该句型中that后的从句应该用虚拟语气,值得注意的是:常用过去时态表示虚拟,有时也用should 动词原形,should 不能省。常译为“是(正是)……的时候……”
It is time that children should go to bed.
=It is time that children went to bed.
9. It is the first (second, …)time that…