Grammar pattern: 在......(之)下
Posted by dunderklumpen
June 11, 2010 in the Group I Have a Question.
Hi!
I have a penpal who wrote this sentence "我曾经在大家帮助下,钓了一条比较大的鱼。". I need help to translate it. I get the general meaning of it but can't figure out the details.
E.g. 1) This grammar pattern 在......(之)下 is apparently used in the sentence but I don't realize the meaning of it.
2) Why 曾经 and not 已经?
3) 大家 refers to a group of peolpe, in this case my penpals relatives (if I got it right). Is it common to call the family 大家?
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