as/that was

as someone or something was previously called

如过去所称

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

过去的欲望枪手约翰•莱登（前称为罗登）。

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)（活动或生活方式的）根本特点；要旨

be oneself

act naturally, according to one's character and instincts

表现得自然

been (或 been and gone) and——

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

(非正式)［表惊讶或恼火］竟然

they've been and carted Mum off to hospital.

他们竟然强行把妈妈送到了医院。

been there, done that

they've been and carted Mum off to hospital.

他们竟然强行把妈妈送到了医院。

be that as it may

they've been and carted Mum off to hospital.

他们竟然强行把妈妈送到了医院。

be there for someone

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

支持；安慰（困难或不幸中的）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

未来的

my bride-to-be.

我未来的新娘。

be about

见 about （介词义项1）

be at

be doing or trying to do

正在做；打算做

what are you at there?.

你在那儿干什么呢？。

be away

leave or set out at once

离开；出发

I'm away to my work.

我要去工作了。

be off

[often inimperative]go away; leave

滚开；离去

&B{be off with} you!.

你滚开！。