VOA慢速英语:Introducing English Verb Tenses

短语讲解：

1. Verb tenses tell us how an action relates to the flow of time.

relate to 涉及; 同…有…关系
例句：How do these relate to the product being designed?
这些经历同将要设计的产品有什么关系？

2. To form other verb tenses, you have to add a form of have, be or will in front of the verb.

in front of 面前; 在…前面; 当着…的面
例句：I stood for a few moments in front of the nearest shop window.
我在最近的一家商店的橱窗前站了一会儿。

3. It is difficult to think about time distinctions that do not exist in your own language.

think about 考虑…; 捉摸…
例句：I'll have a think about that
我会考虑考虑的。