were的原形是are。were是are的一般过去式，主要用作为动词和名词，作动词时意为“是，在（are的过去式）”，作名词时意为“(英、肯)沃尔”。双语例句：1.Her memoirs were ghostwritten.她的回忆录是由别人代写的。2.I thought you were mocking me.我以为你在嘲笑我。3.Profits were at record levels.利润水平是创纪录的。