Question

I don't think Jim saw me; he__ into space?可是为什么just staring前

Answer 1

was 和 staring 一起构成【过去进行时】, 说明由于他当时在凝视太空, 所以认为他（吉姆）没有“看见”我

过去进行时： was/ were + v-ing

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