Copula
n. 系词, 介体, 接合部\\n[医] 介体; (舌)联桁; 交配
✅ 同义词
📖 牛津释义
copula
n
(grammar) type of verb that connects a subject with its complement 系词（即连系动词, 用以连结主语及其补语）
In `George became ill', the verb `became' is a copula. 在Georgebecameill一句中, became是系词.
🗣️ 情景例句
Yes, he's my brother.
是的。他是我哥哥。
A good maxim is never out of season.
至理名言不会过时。
The morning passed rapidly and Frank was about to leave when he noticed a large packing case lying on the floor.
上午很快过去了，弗兰克正准备离去，突然看见地板上放着一只体积很大的货箱。