the present continuous
noun [ S ] uk/ˌprez.ənt kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/ us/ˌprez.ənt kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/
现在进行时
the verb form used for actions or events that are happening or developing now
The sentences "The kids are watching TV" and "The weather is getting colder" are in the present continuous. 句子 The children are watching television 和 The weather is getting colder 用的是现在进行时。
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- 'I am cooking' is an example of the present continuous.
- 'They're coming' is an example of the present continuous.