They were to have come here at eight, but they were late.
他们本应该八点钟到这儿的,但他们迟到了。
6. 用 was / were going + 动词不定式结构与上下文中的动词过去式搭配,可以表示过去未实现的意图或打算。例如:
Tom, why didnt you come to the meeting yesterday?
I was going to, but my car broke down.
汤姆,你为什么昨天没来参加会?
我是打算来参加会的,但我的车抛锚了。
I was going to call you last night, but the heavy rain prevented me.
昨晚我本来要去拜访你的,但一场大雨使我未能成行。
7. 用 was / were + about + 动词不定式结构表示过去未曾实现的意图。例如:
I was about to go out, but it began to rain.
我本来要出去的,但天开始下起雨来。
Mike was about to begin, but John spoke first.
迈克正要开始发言,但约翰先讲了。
8. 用动词的过去进行时表示未曾实现的安排。例如:
I was telephoning him, but he came.
我本来打算给他打电话的,但他来了。
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