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
Bye.
再见。
Don't believe a word he says.
他的话不可信。
The curious bottle, which now adorns the bookcase in his study, was his first and last purchase of rare cosmetics.