(1) "Germany has been affecting our country for a long time."
(2) "Germany has affected our country." --- I know it may be impossible to find out the meaning without a context. However, what does this sentence imply?
(3) "Germany affects our country."
What are the differences in the meanings of tenses in these cases?
Thank you very much.
Top answer
" -- From the past and including today. "-- The past affection is evident today. " -- Today
— Mister Micawber
" -- From the past and including today.
"-- The past affection is evident today.
" -- Today
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