as/that was

as someone or something was previously called

如過去所稱

former Sex Pistol John Lydon (Rotten, as was).

過去的欲望槍手約翰?萊登（前稱為羅登）。

the be-all and end-all

(informal)a feature of an activity or a way of life that is of greater importance than any other

(非正式)（活動或生活方式的）根本特點；要旨

be oneself

act naturally, according to one's character and instincts

表現得自然

been (或 been and gone) and——

(informal)used to express surprise or annoyance at someone's actions

(非正式)［表驚訝或惱火］竟然

they've been and carted Mum off to hospital.

他們竟然強行把媽媽送到了醫院。

been there, done that

they've been and carted Mum off to hospital.

他們竟然強行把媽媽送到了醫院。

be that as it may

they've been and carted Mum off to hospital.

他們竟然強行把媽媽送到了醫院。

be there for someone

be available to support or comfort (someone) while they are experiencing difficulties or adversities

支持；安慰（困難或不幸中的）某人

not be oneself

not feel in one's usual physical or mental state

失常；感到不舒服

-to-be

[incombination]of the future

未來的

my bride-to-be.

我未來的新娘。

be about

見 about （介詞義項1）

be at

be doing or trying to do

正在做；打算做

what are you at there?.

你在那兒干什么呢？。

be away

leave or set out at once

離開；出發

I'm away to my work.

我要去工作了。

be off

[often inimperative]go away; leave

滾開；離去

&B{be off with} you!.

你滾開！。