這種句型意為“據(jù)說,據(jù)報道,眾所周知”。本句型中的從句也可用不定式替代:It is said/reported/well known to be...。
It is well known that practice makes perfect. 眾所周知,熟能生巧。
It is said he lived on the island alone for five years. 據(jù)說他獨自一人在那個島上生活了5年。
It is reported that a big fire broke out in the town last night. 據(jù)報道昨天夜里那座小城里發(fā)生了一場大火。
Peter is said to have gone abroad. 據(jù)說彼得出國去了。