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13. There be 变体

然传统的 “There be” 句型使用 be,但在正式或书面语中,我们可以用一些 表示存在、出现、发生、持续等状态的动词 来代替 be,使语言更有变化、更正式。

✅ 常见替代 be 的动词(配合 there 构成句型):

动词含义示例句
exist存在There exist many unanswered questions.
remain仍然存在、剩下There remain several issues to resolve.
appear出现,显现There appeared a rainbow after the storm.
arise产生,出现(多用于问题、冲突)There arose a conflict between the two parties.
occur发生(通常指事件)There occurred a sudden power failure.
emerge出现,浮现There emerged a new leader from the chaos.
follow随之发生There followed a long period of silence.
ensue接踵而至,随后发生There ensued a heated debate.
happen发生(口语常用)There happened to be a doctor nearby.

⚠️ 注意:

这些动词大多数只能在书面语或正式语境中这样用,且常用于文学、新闻、学术写作。在口语中,还是以 There is / There are 为主更自然。