1. contraction of 'are not' (used with 'you', 'we', 'they', and plural nouns)
「are not」的縮寫（與「you」、「we」、「they」及複數名詞連用）
You aren't listening to me.
你沒有在聽我說話。
They aren't coming to the party.
他們不會來參加派對。
My keys aren't on the table.
我的鑰匙不在桌子上。
Aren't Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
aren't
auxiliary
快速理解
What does "Aren't" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Aren't"?
aren't 是 are not 的縮寫形式，主要用於否定句和疑問句。
- 1
否定陳述
EN: You aren't ready.
翻譯: 你還沒準備好。
- 2
否定疑問句
EN: Aren't you coming with us?
翻譯: 你不跟我們一起來嗎？
- 3
附加問句
EN: They are leaving, aren't they?
翻譯: 他們要離開了，不是嗎？
小提醒：在正式書寫中，通常會避免使用縮寫形式 aren't，而使用完整的 are not。
發音（How to Pronounce "Aren't" in English）
How to pronounce "Aren't" in English?"Aren't" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Aren't" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Aren't"?How does "Aren't" change by context?
2. contraction of 'am not' (used in questions and tags with 'I')
「am not」的縮寫（在問句及附加問句中與「I」連用）
I'm late, aren't I?
我遲到了，對吧？
Aren't I supposed to be there?
我不是應該在那裡嗎？
3. used in negative questions to express surprise, confirmation, or suggestion
用於否定疑問句，表示驚訝、確認或建議
Aren't you tired after such a long day?
經過這麼漫長的一天，你不累嗎？
Aren't we meeting at six?
我們不是約六點見嗎？
Aren't you going to introduce your friend?
你不打算介紹一下你的朋友嗎？
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Aren't"?How to make natural sentences with "Aren't"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| aren't + subject + V-ing? | 用於詢問正在進行的動作或狀態（現在進行式疑問句）。 | Aren't you coming to the party? (你不是要來派對嗎？) |
| aren't + we/you/they + adjective/noun? | 用於尋求確認或表達驚訝（反問句）。 | Aren't you tired after such a long trip? (經過這麼長的旅程，你不累嗎？) |
| subject + aren't + V-ing | 表示現在沒有正在進行的動作或狀態（現在進行式否定句）。 | They aren't working today. (他們今天沒在上班。) |
| we/you/they + aren't + adjective/noun | 表示否定當前狀態或身份。 | We aren't ready yet. (我們還沒準備好。) |
| aren't I? | 用於反問句，主詞為 "I" 時的固定用法。 | I'm invited too, aren't I? (我也被邀請了，不是嗎？) |
用法說明
How is "Aren't" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Aren't"?
aren't doing vs aren't to do
- aren't doing 用於描述當下或近期正在進行的動作，強調正在發生的狀態。
- aren't to do 用於表達指示、規定或義務，表示「不應該做」或「不被允許做」。
- 在否定祈使句中，aren't to do 比 don't do 更正式，常用於書面指示或上對下的規定。
- 在疑問句中，aren't we/you/they to do...? 用於確認計劃或指示是否仍然有效。 EN: The children aren't playing outside; they're watching TV. 翻譯: 孩子們沒在外面玩，他們在看電視。
EN:You aren't to play video games after 10 PM.
翻譯:晚上十點後你們不准玩電子遊戲。
EN:They aren't working on the project this week.
翻譯:他們這週沒有在做這個專案。
EN:We aren't to discuss the details with anyone.
翻譯:我們不得與任何人討論細節。
總結建議
在大多數日常否定情境中，使用 aren't doing 描述進行中的狀態；僅在表達正式規定或指示時，才使用較正式的 aren't to do 結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Aren't" and similar words?How to choose "Aren't" vs alternatives?
aren't vs are not
aren't 是 are not 的縮寫形式，兩者意思相同，但 aren't 更口語化、更常用於非正式場合。
aren't vs isn't
aren't 是 are not 的縮寫，用於複數主詞或第二人稱單數 you；isn't 是 is not 的縮寫，用於第三人稱單數主詞。
aren't vs don't
aren't 否定 be 動詞 (are)，表示狀態；don't 否定一般動詞，表示動作或習慣。
aren't vs ain't
aren't 是標準英語中 are not 的縮寫；ain't 是非標準、方言或非常口語的用法，可代替 am not, is not, are not, have not, has not，但應避免在正式場合使用。
口語用法
How is "Aren't" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Aren't"?
引述
在口語中，'aren't' 常用於引述或轉述他人的問題或想法，語氣較為隨意。 EN: "Aren't you coming with us?" he asked. 翻譯: 「你不跟我們一起來嗎？」他問道。
EN:So you're saying, "Why aren't we doing this?"
翻譯:所以你的意思是，「我們為什麼不做這個？」
語氣強調
在對話中，'aren't' 可用於加強反問或驚訝的語氣，通常伴隨特定的語調。 EN: Aren't you the one who suggested it in the first place? 翻譯: 當初提議的人不就是你嗎？
EN:Wow, aren't these flowers beautiful!
翻譯:哇，這些花難道不美嗎！
停頓填充
在即時對話思考時，'aren't' 有時會作為一個短暫的停頓或填充詞，用來組織接下來的句子。 EN: The meeting is at three... aren't... I mean, shouldn't we leave now? 翻譯: 會議是三點... 那個... 我是說，我們是不是該出發了？
EN:They aren't... you know what, let's just ask them directly.
翻譯:他們不是... 你知道嗎，我們還是直接問他們好了。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中，應避免使用 'aren't' 這類縮寫形式，請完整寫為 'are not'。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Aren't"?What fixed phrases with "Aren't" should I remember?
aren't you
aren't + pronoun
用於詢問或確認對方的狀態、感受或意圖
aren't we
aren't + pronoun
用於尋求共識、確認共同行動或表達反問
aren't they
aren't + pronoun
用於詢問或評論關於第三人稱複數的狀態或事實
aren't I
aren't + pronoun
用於反問句或附加問句中指代自己（第一人稱單數的特殊用法）
aren't there
aren't there + noun phrase
用於詢問或確認某處是否存在某些事物（與 there is/are 結構連用）
why aren't
why + aren't + subject
用於詢問某事未發生的原因或表達驚訝、不滿
aren't just
aren't just + noun/adjective
用於否定「僅僅是…」的說法，強調其有更多內涵或重要性
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Aren't"?Which "Aren't" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×You aren't like coffee?
✓Don't you like coffee?
在疑問句中，當主詞是 'you' 時，'aren't' 通常用於反問句或確認句，而非一般疑問句。一般疑問句應使用 'do' 或 'does' 來構成。
×He aren't here.
✓He isn't here.
'aren't' 是 'are not' 的縮寫，只能與複數主詞或第二人稱單數主詞 'you' 搭配使用。第三人稱單數主詞 (he, she, it) 必須使用 'isn't'。
×I aren't sure.
✓I'm not sure.
第一人稱單數主詞 'I' 必須與 'am' 搭配，其否定縮寫為 'I'm not'。'aren't' 不能與 'I' 搭配使用。
×There aren't many water in the glass.
✓There isn't much water in the glass.
'aren't' 與複數名詞或可數名詞搭配。不可數名詞 (如 water, information) 在 'there is/are' 句型中，必須使用單數動詞 'isn't' 以及 'much' 等修飾語。
×Why aren't he coming?
✓Why isn't he coming?
在疑問詞開頭的疑問句中，動詞仍需與主詞保持一致。主詞 'he' 是第三人稱單數，因此必須使用 'isn't'。
×We aren't go to the party.
✓We aren't going to the party.
'aren't' 是助動詞，後面必須接動詞原形或進行式/被動態的現在分詞 (-ing) 或過去分詞。直接接另一個動詞原形 'go' 是錯誤的。這裡表示未來計劃，應使用進行式。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Aren't"?What are tense/participle forms of "Aren't"?