翻译句子：Maria is said to be working on a novel these days.She plans to finish it next mouth.

题目

翻译句子：Maria is said to be working on a novel these days.She plans to finish it next mouth.
Maria is said to be
为什么“Maria is said” 不是Maria 被告知的意思。

答案

be said to do 据说做某事
be working 表示一个状态,即指：Maria最近这些天一直在写一本小说（是一个持续进行中的状态）.后面又提到她计划下个月完成,说明写小说这个动作还将继续持续下去,故而用be working.
be told to do 是被告知的意思