1.occupy v．占去(时间)；占用；占领；占据 occupied adj.忙于……的；使用中的 occupation n．占领；职业；工作
(1)occupy oneself with sth./in doing sth.忙于……；专心于……
(2)be occupied (in) doing sth. 忙于做某事
be occupied with sth. 忙于某事
基础练习——单句语法填空
①I suppose I am looking for an ________ (occupy) which motivates me to be positive.
②You should set aside some time to participate in some out-ofclass activities although ________ (occupy) with study.
③Later，I went to a café to have lunch，but all the tables ________ (occupy)．
能力提升——句式升级
She is occupied in looking after three children at home, so she has no time to take part in the various activities in the club.
④________________________ three children at home，she has no time to take part in the various activities in the club. (occupied)
⑤________________________ three children at home，she has no time to take part in the various activities in the club. (occupy oneself)
【发散思维】 “忙于做某事”的表达形式：
be busy with sth. be busy (in) doing sth.
be occupied with sth. be occupied (in) doing sth.
