be
1. be about to + verb
e.g.: Okay, I'm about to leave. See you on Monday!
My father is about to retire.
2. (Be) off with you!
e.g.: Be off with you! Can't you see I'm busy?
3. Be that as it may.
e.g.: They all say the film is really good. Be that as it may, I didn't enjoy it.
A: You will see, I'm sure, the advantage of it soon.
B: Be that as it may, I won't give it a try.
4. be (am, is, are…) through
* 此惯语有以下两种用法:
① Sharon and Ned are through.
We've been through. I never want to see you again!
② We've been through the job.
I'll be through writing in about five minutes.
5. Be + some adjectives!
e.g.: Be quiet, please!
Be silent!
Be quick!
Be careful!
6. to be +fair (frank, honest, serious, sure...)
e.g.: To be fair, you are not right to do so.
To be honest, I have no money with me today.
To be frank, I see them every morning.
To be serious, d'you agree or not?
To be sure, that was not my father.