"It is raining outside" 是表示外面在下雨的常用英语表达方式。
来源:这个表达方式是由主语 "it",谓语动词 "is" 和表示下雨的动词 "raining" 组成的。"It" 表示天气状况,"is" 是第三人称单数现在时的标志,"raining" 是动词,表示正在下雨。
例句:
It is raining outside, you should bring an umbrella.
(外面在下雨,你应该带把伞)
I can't go for a walk, it is raining too hard.
(我不能去散步,外面下雨太大了)
"Do you want to go to the park today?" "I don't think so, it is raining."
("你今天想去公园吗?" "我觉得不行,外面在下雨。")