| 单词 | them |
| 释义 | them From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishthemthem1 /ðəm; strong ðem/ ●●● S1 W1 pronoun [object form of ‘they’]1 THINGPERSON/PEOPLEused to refer to two or more people or things that have already been mentioned or are already known aboutHas anyone seen my keys? I can’t find them anywhere.The police were very helpful when I spoke to them.I lent him several books, but he hasn’t read any of them.2 PERSON/PEOPLEused when talking about someone who may be male or female, to avoid saying ‘him or her’If anyone phones, tell them I’ll be back later.Examples from the Corpusthem• Careful with those dishes. Don't break them.• If anyone calls, tell them I'll be back around 5.• They looked a little tired when I saw them last week.themthem2 /ðem/ determiner spokenTHINGPERSON/PEOPLEused to mean ‘those’. Many people think this use is incorrectI couldn’t understand all them long words.Examples from the Corpusthem• I couldn't understand all them big words.Origin them1 (1100-1200) Old Norse theim |
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