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单词 a
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a WEAK /ə/ STRONG /eɪ/

determiner (ALSO an) (NOT PARTICULAR)
1
A1 used before a noun to refer to a single thing or person that has not been mentioned before, especially when you are not referring to a particular thing or person:
» I've bought a car.» She's got a boyfriend.» There was a sudden loud noise.» What a shame that you couldn't go to the party.» I heard a child crying.» Is he a friend of yours (= one of your friends)?
2
A1 used to say what type of thing or person something or someone is:
» She wants to be a doctor when she grows up.» This is a very mild cheese.» Experts think the painting may be a Picasso (= by Picasso).
3
A1 used to mean any or every thing or person of the type you are referring to:
» Can you ride a bike?» A cheetah can run faster than a lion.» A teacher needs to have a lot of patience.
4
F0 used before some uncountable nouns when you want to limit their meaning in some way, such as when describing them more completely or referring to one example of them:
» I only have a limited knowledge of Spanish.» He has a great love of music.» There was a fierceness in her voice.
5
A2 used before some nouns of action when referring to one example of the action:
» Take a look at this, Jez.» I'm just going to have a wash.» There was a knocking at the door.
6
A2 used when referring to a unit or container of something, especially something you eat or drink:
» I'd love a coffee.» All I had for lunch was a yogurt.
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A2 used before the first but not the second of two nouns that are referred to as one unit:
» a cup and saucer» a knife and fork
8
A2 used before some words that express a number or amount:
» a few days» a bit of wool» a lot of money
8
F0 used in front of a person's name when referring to someone who you do not know:
» There's a Ms Evans to see you.
10
F0 used in front of a person's family name when they are a member of that family:
» Is that a Wilson over there?
11
F0 used before the name of a day or month to refer to one example of it:
» My birthday is on a Friday this year.» It's been a very wet June.
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Extra Examples:» What is the usual pay for a job like this one?» Suddenly a dog ran out into the road in front of us.» The customer said she'd like this coat if it was a nicer colour.» Colin told a joke about a postman, but it wasn't very funny.» Shall I bring a bottle of wine with me?Common mistake: a or an?! Use an in front of words that begin with a vowel sound:! Don't say 'a animal' or 'a old building', say an animal or an old building.! Warning: do not use a or an to refer to uncountable nouns: I have an exciting news for you.» I have exciting news for you.» I have some exciting news for you.» I have an exciting piece of news for you.
determiner (ALSO an) (ONE)
1
A1 one:
» a hundred» a thousand» a dozen» There were three men and a woman.Thesaurus+: ↑Cardinal numbers, including nought and zero
2
A2 used between a fraction and a unit of measurement:
» half a mile» a quarter of a kilo» three quarters of an hour» six tenths of a secondThesaurus+: ↑Fractions
3
A2 used when saying how often something happens in a certain period:
» Take one tablet three times a day.» I swim once a week.Thesaurus+: ↑Both, all, each and every
4
A2 used when saying how much someone earns or how much something costs in a certain period:
» She earns $100,000 a year.» My plumber charges £20 an hour.» I pay £5 a week for my parking permit.Thesaurus+: ↑Both, all, each and everyCommon mistake: a or an?! Use an in front of words that begin with a vowel sound:! Don't say 'a animal' or 'a old building', say an animal or an old building.! Warning: do not use a or an to refer to uncountable nouns: I have an exciting news for you.» I have exciting news for you.» I have some exciting news for you.» I have an exciting piece of news for you.
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