◇ The Present Perfect Continuous
現在完成進行式
現在完成進行式用來形容一個從過去開始，持續進行到現在的動作，其句型為：has/have + been + V-ing。 As his consciousness begins to return to him, Eric thinks about how unlucky he was to have been going to get Vanessa in the exact direction at that exact time. 這個句子的 going to get Vanessa是從過去就開始的動作，而且持續進行到被撞的那一刻。
Example：
1. They have been talking for more than an hour.
他們已經聊天超過一小時。
2. We have been thinking of going on holiday, but now I don't think we can,
我們一直想著要去度假，但現在我不覺得我們去得成。
3. She has been looking for ways to help her community.
她一直在找幫忙社區的方法。