Are Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

are

verb

快速理解

What does "Are" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Are"?

「are」是動詞「be」的第二人稱單複數及第一、三人稱複數現在式,用於連接主詞與其狀態、特質或位置。

  1. 1

    表示身份或特質

    EN: You are a student.

    翻譯: 你是一名學生。

  2. 2

    表示狀態或感覺

    EN: They are happy.

    翻譯: 他們很開心。

  3. 3

    表示存在或位置

    EN: The keys are on the table.

    翻譯: 鑰匙在桌子上。

  4. 4

    用於構成進行式

    EN: We are studying English.

    翻譯: 我們正在學習英文。

小提醒:注意主詞與動詞「are」的一致性:它與「you」、「we」、「they」及複數名詞連用,但不可與「he」、「she」、「it」或單數名詞連用。

發音(How to Pronounce "Are" in English

How to pronounce "Are" in English?"Are" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Are" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Are"?How does "Are" change by context?

1. second person singular present and plural present of 'be'

be 動詞的第二人稱單數現在式和複數現在式

You are my best friend.

你是我最好的朋友。

Are you ready to go?

你準備好要走了嗎?

You are all invited to the party.

你們都被邀請參加派對。

2. first, second, and third person plural present of 'be'

be 動詞的第一、第二、第三人稱複數現在式

We are happy to see you.

我們很高興見到你。

They are waiting outside.

他們正在外面等候。

My parents are teachers.

我的父母是老師。

3. used to describe a state, quality, or identity

用於描述狀態、性質或身份

The flowers are beautiful.

這些花很漂亮。

These shoes are too small.

這雙鞋太小了。

He and I are colleagues.

他和我同事。

4. used to indicate location or position

用於表示地點或位置

The keys are on the table.

鑰匙在桌子上。

We are at the airport now.

我們現在在機場。

5. used to form the present continuous tense

用於構成現在進行式

They are watching a movie.

他們正在看電影。

I am studying for my exam.

我正在為考試讀書。

6. used to form the passive voice

用於構成被動語態

The house is being built.

房子正在被建造。

These products are made in Taiwan.

這些產品是在台灣製造的。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Are"?How to make natural sentences with "Are"?
PatternMeaningExample
are + noun/pronoun是(用於複數主詞)We are students. (我們是學生。)
are + adjective是(表示狀態或特徵)The books are interesting. (這些書很有趣。)
are + V-ing正在(進行式)They are watching a movie. (他們正在看電影。)
are + past participle被(被動語態)The windows are cleaned every week. (窗戶每週都被清潔。)
are + to + V將要;必須(表示計劃或義務)You are to finish this by Friday. (你必須在星期五前完成這個。)
are + not + V不(否定句)They are not coming to the party. (他們不來參加派對。)
Are + subject + ...?...嗎?(疑問句)Are you ready? (你準備好了嗎?)
There are + plural noun有(存在句)There are many options. (有很多選擇。)

用法說明

How is "Are" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Are"?

are doing vs are to do

  • are doing 表示正在進行的動作或狀態,強調當下正在發生。
  • are to do 表示一種安排、計畫、義務或命令,強調未來或預期的行動。
  • 在口語中,are doing 也常用來表示已確定的未來計畫,尤其是與行程相關時。
  • are to do 的語氣較為正式,常見於書面指示、規則或正式通知中。

對比例句: EN: They are meeting the client now. 翻譯: 他們現在正在與客戶會面。

EN:They are to meet the client at 3 PM.

翻譯:他們預計在下午三點與客戶會面。

EN:We are discussing the budget.

翻譯:我們正在討論預算。

EN:We are to submit the report by Friday.

翻譯:我們必須在週五前提交報告。

總結建議

使用 are doing 描述正在發生的事或確定的近期計畫;使用 are to do 表達正式安排、義務或指示。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Are" and similar words?How to choose "Are" vs alternatives?

are vs is

are 用於複數主詞或第二人稱單數;is 用於第三人稱單數主詞。

are vs am

are 用於第二人稱單複數及複數主詞;am 僅用於第一人稱單數 I。

are vs were

are 是現在式;were 是過去式,用於複數主詞及第二人稱。

口語用法

How is "Are" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Are"?

引述

在口語中,'are' 常用於引述他人的話語或想法,特別是當引述內容是問題或假設時。 EN: So you're saying we are all invited? 翻譯: 所以你是說我們都被邀請了?

EN:And then he goes, "Are you even listening to me?"

翻譯:然後他就說:「你到底有沒有在聽我說話?」

語氣強調

在對話中,可以透過重讀 'are' 來表達驚訝、質疑或加強語氣。 EN: You ARE coming to the party, right? 翻譯: 你「一定」會來派對的,對吧?

EN:How ARE we going to finish all this?

翻譯:我們「到底」要怎麼把這些全部做完?

停頓填充

在即時對話思考或組織語句時,'are' 有時會與其他詞結合,作為短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: The thing is... are we sure this is the best way? 翻譯: 問題是…我們確定這是最好的方法嗎?

EN:So, are... um, are you guys ready to order?

翻譯:那麼,呃…你們準備好點餐了嗎?

正式書寫注意:上述口語用法,尤其是用於停頓填充或非標準的強調結構,在正式書寫(如報告、論文、商業信件)中應避免使用,以保持文體的嚴謹與清晰。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Are"?What fixed phrases with "Are" should I remember?

are you

are + pronoun (you)

用於詢問對方狀態、意圖或行為

are there

are + there

用於詢問某處是否存在某物或某人(複數)

are we

are + pronoun (we)

用於詢問包含說話者在內的一群人的狀態或計劃

are people

are + plural noun (people)

用於詢問或陳述關於一般人的情況

are being

are + being (present participle)

表示正在進行的行為或暫時的狀態

are available

are + adjective (available)

表示處於可取得、有空或可用的狀態

are expected to

are + expected + to-infinitive

表示被預期或應該做某事

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Are"?Which "Are" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×You is my friend.

You are my friend.

主詞是第二人稱單數或複數(you)時,必須使用 are,而不是 is。

×The books is on the table.

The books are on the table.

主詞是複數名詞(books)時,必須使用 are,而不是 is。

×Where is my shoes?

Where are my shoes?

疑問句的主詞是複數名詞(shoes)時,疑問詞後必須使用 are,而不是 is。

×There is many people here.

There are many people here.

在「There is/are」句型中,後面的真正主詞是複數(people)時,必須使用 There are。

×We not are students.

We are not students.

否定句時,not 必須放在 be 動詞(are)之後,而不是之前。

×Are you understand?

Do you understand?

詢問動作或狀態時,若主要動詞不是 be 動詞(如 understand),疑問句必須使用助動詞 do/does,不能直接將 are 置於句首。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Are"?What are tense/participle forms of "Are"?
is(3rd_singular)being(present_participle)were(past)been(past_participle)