The output of steel this year has increased by 20% compared with that in 1992.

题目

The output of steel this year has increased by 20% compared with that in 1992.
今年钢产量比一九九二年增长了百分之二十.
has 改为 was 行不行呢?

答案

不能,was表达被动,该句子不过是一个陈述的事实,没有被增长的含义