used to... 過去總是……

【用法透視】
該句字面意思和用法都與中文很接近，表示“過去總是做……，而現在不了”。

【支持范例】
1. They used to get together with some friends once a week when they live here.
他們過去住這兒的時候，總是每星期都與朋友們聚會一次。

2. He used to burn the midnight oil before exam.
他過去考試前總要挑燈夜戰。

3. We used to listen to the radio every evening when we were little.
我們小時候每天傍晚都聽收音機。

【會話記憶】
A: Harry was angry last night.
哈利昨天晚上發火了。

B: That's because he's getting nervous. Anyway, this is the first time he's directed a play.
那是因為他太緊張了。不管怎么說，這是他第一次導演一出戲。

A: But he used to be very relaxed and cheerful. It's not like Harry to do a thing like that.
但是他過去一向很輕松愉快的，那樣的事可不像是哈利做的。

B: Yes, you're right. Maybe there's any other reason.
對，你說得對。或許他還有別的什么原因。