were是are的过去式。
were：是，be 的过去时复数和第二人称单数形式，有时代替 was，用于条件从句、动词 wish 之后等。
例句：All the statistical computations were performed by the new software system.
（所有的统计计算均由新的软件系统完成。）
过去式时态
were 是过去式时态。 were:是be 的过去时复数和第二人称单数形式有时代替 was， 用于条件从句、动词 wish 之后等。
一般过去时态
造句
We were the only people there.
我们是唯一在场的人。
2、
We were shown around the school by one of the students.
我们由一名学生领着参观了学校
