this summer的意思是“今年夏天”,它应该是与一般将来时连吧,但下面这句为什么与一般过去连用呢?
I had the opportunity to visit my relatives this summer.
其实 this summer(包括 this week, this month, this year 等)可以与多种时间态连用。比如:
▲连用一般现在时
Are you likely to go camping this summer? 夏天你去野营吗?
▲连用一般将来时
My sister’s going to have a baby this summer. 我姐姐今年夏天要生孩子。
This summer I will realize my dream of going to Italy. 今年夏天我要实现去意大利的梦想。
If I have enough money, I shall go on vacation this summer. 假如我有足够的钱,我想夏天去度假。
▲连用现在进行时
We’re planning a tour of Italy this summer. 我们计划今年夏天到意大利去旅行。
He’s getting married this summer. 他今年夏天结婚。(用现在进行时表示将来意义)
Some very famous artistes are appearing this summer at the festival. 一些著名蹈及歌唱演员将在今夏的艺术节上献演。(用现在进行时表示将来意义)
▲连用一般过去时
We had too much rain this summer. 今年夏天雨水太多。
This summer, I was stung by a bee. 今年夏天我曾被蜜蜂蜇了一下。
I had the opportunity to visit my relatives this summer. 今年夏天我曾有机会探望我的亲戚。
▲连用现在完成时
We’ve had quantities of rain this summer. 今年夏天下了很多雨。
There has been a great lack of water this summer. 今年夏天很缺水。
We have visited a lot of places this summer. 今年夏天我们参观了好些地方。