| 单词 | yes |
| 释义 | adverb | noun | interjection yesyes1 /yɛs/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb spoken 1POSITIVE ANSWER used as an answer to say that something is true, that you agree, that you want something, or that you are willing to do something OPP no: “It was a great show.” “Yes, it was.” “Is that real gold?” “Yes, it is.” “Would you like some more coffee?” “Yes, please.” “Can you give me a hand here?” “Yes, just a second.” “Can I have a glass of water?” “Yes, of course.” Let’s go ask Dad. I’m sure he’ll say yes.2ANSWER TO NEGATIVE QUESTION used as an answer to a question or statement containing a negative, to say that the opposite is true: “You didn’t remember Dan’s birthday did you?” “Yes, I did.” “There isn’t any bread left.” “Yes there is. It’s on the table.”3READY TO LISTEN/TALK used to show that you have heard someone or are ready to speak to him or her: “Mike?” “Yes?” Yes, sir, how can I help you?4LISTENING used to show that you are listening to someone and want him or her to continue talking: “So, I tried calling him...” “Yes...”5yes, but... used to say that you agree with what someone has said but there is another fact to consider: “He’s very rich.” “Yes, but money isn’t everything.”6yes and no used to show that there is not one clear answer to a question: “Were you surprised?” “Well, yes and no.”[Origin: Old English gese]USAGE: yes, yeah, yep, okay, uh-huh, sureIn spoken English, people often use yes, but it can seem a little formal. In more informal speech, people use many different answers instead of yes. Some of these are yeah, yep, okay, uh-huh, and sure. adverb | noun | interjection yesyes2 noun [countable] a vote, voter, or reply that agrees with an idea, plan, law, etc. adverb | noun | interjection yesyes3 interjection used to show that you are very excited or happy about something: “Dad says we can go to the movies.” “Yes!” |
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