Being 1. being + 形容词/名词短语 I don’t like being ill. The worst thing about being a waiter is the hours. Being single again has its advantages. 表示状态正在进行。 2. am/is/are/was/were +being+形容词/名词短语 Sam is being harsh on his housemate. Were the neighbors being noisy? Richy was being a bore, so I left and came home. 谈论暂时的行为方式或感受。 3. am/is/are/was/were +being+过去分词 The library is being built. My car is being serviced. 4. like/love/hate+being+过去分词 The lecturer didn’t like being interrupted. 5. (it) being + 形容词/名词短语+主句 He offered me a cigarette but, being a non-smoker, I refused. 固定短语： For the time being=temporarily 临时地，暂时地 You can leave your luggage in reception for the time being. All things being equal=if there are no other factors that will affect the situation. 如果没有其他影响因素 All things being equal, women are better language learners than men.