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
I will have a cheeseburger, medium rare,
我要一份起士汉堡,五分熟,
If they say you are good,ask yourself if it be true.