Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Ve"
The meaning of "Ve" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does 'I 've missed seeing you there.'
Could you teach me with plain English ,please? mean?
Could you teach me with plain English ,please? mean?
A:
I've missed seeing you there. = I was sad because you weren't there.
Q:
What does ve up to any mischief mean?
A:
This doesn't make sense. Do you mean:
Have you been up to any mischief? 悪戯をしましたか?
Don't get up to any mischief. 悪戯をしないでね、
Have you been up to any mischief? 悪戯をしましたか?
Don't get up to any mischief. 悪戯をしないでね、
Q:
What does i 've been pulling double shifts mean?
A:
It means that they do one full shift at work (for example, 8 hours) and then do 8 hours more after that shift finishes.
The hours can be different for every situation.
The hours can be different for every situation.
Q:
What does "i' VE BEEN" in " 've" I don't know! But I'm sorry mean?
A:
No need to apologise. I've been simply means I have been. I've means I have. For example: "I've been waiting for two hours" means "I have been waiting for two hours."
I've is a contraction of I have. English speakers often say I've instead of I have.
I've is a contraction of I have. English speakers often say I've instead of I have.
Q:
What does You 've gotten me this far. I trust your judgement. mean?
A:
"You've gotten me this far" You have helped me a lot. I am here because of you.
"I trust your judgement" I think you are still helping me. I will follow your advice.
"I trust your judgement" I think you are still helping me. I will follow your advice.
Example sentences using "Ve"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with I ve heard 'I made him to do homework' is incorrect because 'made' should bring a bare infinitive as objective complement.
Then, 'I make him doing his homework' is also incorrect sentence?.
Then, 'I make him doing his homework' is also incorrect sentence?.
A:
I made him do homework
I make him do his homework
I make him do his homework
Q:
Please show me example sentences with 've.
A:
You've been late to class too many times.
I would've gone to the concert.
I should've studied more.
She could've played the piano.
I've been busy lately.
We've been to that restaurant before.
I would've gone to the concert.
I should've studied more.
She could've played the piano.
I've been busy lately.
We've been to that restaurant before.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with 've.
A:
I would've called you.
I should've seen that.
you could've called him.
they might've missed it.
we may've lost track of time.
it basically an abberivation to (have) works in many informal settings.
I should've seen that.
you could've called him.
they might've missed it.
we may've lost track of time.
it basically an abberivation to (have) works in many informal settings.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with I' ve had my share.
A:
"Would you like another drink?"
"No thanks, I've had my share"
(meaning: I've had enough drinks, I don't want any more)
"No thanks, I've had my share"
(meaning: I've had enough drinks, I don't want any more)
Synonyms of "Ve" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between of him and from him ve than him ?
A:
1. "Of him" is used when describing something belonging to "him", the male person in reference.
2. "From him" is used when there is exchange of something with direction of exchange being "him" ---> "someone"
3. "than him" is generally used when comparing something belong to "him" and another person or thing.
For our examples, there are two persons having a conversation , say John and Paul.
John : What qualities do you like of our new boss ?
Paul : I don't like any qualities of him.
John : Why ? I thought we can learn a lot from him.
Paul : No, I think the previous boss was better than him.
2. "From him" is used when there is exchange of something with direction of exchange being "him" ---> "someone"
3. "than him" is generally used when comparing something belong to "him" and another person or thing.
For our examples, there are two persons having a conversation , say John and Paul.
John : What qualities do you like of our new boss ?
Paul : I don't like any qualities of him.
John : Why ? I thought we can learn a lot from him.
Paul : No, I think the previous boss was better than him.
Q:
What is the difference between I've attached a list of them to this e-mail along with an application form. and I've attached a list of them to this e-mail with an application form. ?
A:
The first one is better in structure than the second. Both are okay, but if it is to someone professional (colleague, boss, government office) I would use the first sentence.
Q:
What is the difference between i ve been going and i ve gone ?
A:
I’ve been going there for a long time =
من آنجا برای خیلی وقت میرفته ام
(و این جمله فرض میکنه که هنوز هم شاید میروی)
I’ve gone there for a long time =
من آنجا برای خیلی وقت رفتم
من آنجا برای خیلی وقت میرفته ام
(و این جمله فرض میکنه که هنوز هم شاید میروی)
I’ve gone there for a long time =
من آنجا برای خیلی وقت رفتم
Q:
What is the difference between When while ve Shall will and When while ve Shall will ?
A:
What do you mean? That doesn’t make sense to me.. give an example
Q:
What is the difference between I've always wanted to go to Australia. and I always want to go to Australia. ?
A:
The former sounds nicer and is much more common.
Small differences exist in the connotations:
- "I've always wanted" emphasises the past; the duration/how long you've been wanting. You have been wanting to go to Australia for a very long time.
- You have never been to Australia.
- "I always want" emphasises the frequency of the verb. You don't "sometimes want", you "always want".
- You have probably been to Australia before (but there is a chance you haven't).
Small differences exist in the connotations:
- "I've always wanted" emphasises the past; the duration/how long you've been wanting. You have been wanting to go to Australia for a very long time.
- You have never been to Australia.
- "I always want" emphasises the frequency of the verb. You don't "sometimes want", you "always want".
- You have probably been to Australia before (but there is a chance you haven't).
Translations of "Ve"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? I've been here a while.
or
I 've been here for a while .
which sentence is correct??
or
I 've been here for a while .
which sentence is correct??
A:
I 've been here for a while = correct. This is the complete sentence, and the preposition (for) is spoken.
I 've been here a while = correct. This is an informal sentence, because the preposition is unspoken.
I 've been here a while = correct. This is an informal sentence, because the preposition is unspoken.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? ve comiendo las galletas mientras te caliento la leche
A:
Keep eating the cookies while I warm up the milk for you.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? ¿como ve el desarrolo de mi hija en la clase?
A:
How’s my daughter doing in class?
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? ve a sacar la basura
A:
Go take out the trash.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? ve al agua a lavarte las arenas (on the beach)
A:
Go to the water and wash off the sand.
Go to the water and wash the sand off.
Go to the water and wash the sand off.
Other questions about "Ve"
Q:
Eventually I found what I`ve been lokingfor for so many years. Does this sound natural?
A:
Eventually I found what I’d been looking for after so many years.
“I’ve” should be “I’d” (or “I had”), because you found (past tense).
“I’ve” should be “I’d” (or “I had”), because you found (past tense).
Q:
I`ve got good impression toward him Does this sound natural?
A:
Your sentence makes sense but sounds just a little bit strange
You could say any of these which are the same.
I have a good feeling about him.
I've got a good feeling about him.
He has made a good impression on me.
He's made a good impression on me.
You could say any of these which are the same.
I have a good feeling about him.
I've got a good feeling about him.
He has made a good impression on me.
He's made a good impression on me.
Q:
You`ve got a very strong personality. Does this sound natural?
A:
That sounds really good :)
Q:
I`ve got some British elements in my personality. Does this sound natural?
A:
you could also say: I have some British elements in my personality.
but they both work
hope this helps
but they both work
hope this helps
Q:
I ve read a sentence on the magzine: IT companies have accumulated decades of hard-won wisdom about cyber-security; toaster-makers have rather more to learn.
I can not understand what "toaster-makers" means, I wonder if someone can explain it and give some other examples, Thanks a lot! (非常感谢!)
I can not understand what "toaster-makers" means, I wonder if someone can explain it and give some other examples, Thanks a lot! (非常感谢!)
A:
toaster makers refers to companies that design and manufacture toasters. I imagine the article is explaining the security risks of the iot. ( internet of things) and the security risks it brings. In the past toaster manufacturers were only concerned with toasting bread evenly, but now the designers of smart toasters have many more factors to consider, including keeping the toaster secure from online threats.
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