cancelled

cancelled — verb

1. the form of the verb 'cancel' that shows an event, order, or arrangement was cal

1.動詞A2
釋義

the form of the verb 'cancel' that shows an event, order, or arrangement was called off or stopped at some time in the past.

例句

The airline cancelled all flights after the volcano erupted.

past simple: subject + cancelled + object

Our dinner reservation was cancelled because the restaurant had a power cut.

passive: be + cancelled + by/because

用法筆記

In British English the double-L spelling 'cancelled' is standard; in American English the single-L form 'canceled' is more common. Both forms are correct. As a past participle, 'cancelled' combines with 'have' (present perfect: has/have cancelled) and 'be' (passive voice: was/were cancelled).

常見錯誤

❌The game was cancel.
✅The game was cancelled.
💡'cancel' needs -ed or -t to form the past participle in passive constructions.
❌She cancelled her plan last week.
✅She cancelled her plans last week.
💡use the plural 'plans' for general arrangements.