Them Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

them

pronoun

快速理解

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

「them」是第三人稱複數代名詞,主要用作賓格,指代先前提到的人或事物。

  1. 1

    指代複數人(賓格)

    EN: I saw them at the park.

    翻譯: 我在公園看到他們。

  2. 2

    指代複數事物(賓格)

    EN: I bought new shoes and put them in the closet.

    翻譯: 我買了新鞋,並把它們放進了衣櫃。

  3. 3

    與介系詞連用

    EN: This gift is for them.

    翻譯: 這份禮物是給他們的。

  4. 4

    用作單數(泛指性別不明或非二元性別者)

    EN: If someone calls, please tell them I'll call back.

    翻譯: 如果有人打電話來,請告訴他們我會回電。

小提醒:注意「them」是賓格,不能用作主語。例如,不能說「Them are here」,正確說法是「They are here」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Them" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Them" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

(用作動詞或介詞的受詞)指代先前提到或容易識別的兩個或多個人或事物

I saw them at the park yesterday.

我昨天在公園看到他們。

Please give the books to them.

請把這些書給他們。

2. used after 'be' or 'as' to refer to a person whose gender is not specified or is non-binary

(用於 be 或 as 之後)指代性別未指定或非二元性別的人

If anyone calls, tell them I'll be back soon.

如果有人打電話來,告訴他們我很快就回來。

The winner can collect their prize whenever it's convenient for them.

獲勝者可以在方便的時候來領取他們的獎品。

3. used to refer to a group in a general way, often in informal contexts

(常用於非正式語境)泛指一個群體

Them next door are having a party again.

隔壁那些人又在開派對了。

I don't trust them politicians.

我不信任那些政客。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Them"?How to make natural sentences with "Them"?
PatternMeaningExample
them他們(受格)I saw them at the park. (我在公園看到他們。)
give + noun + to them把某物給他們She gave the book to them. (她把那本書給了他們。)
with/for/about + them和/為/關於他們We had a meeting with them. (我們和他們開了會。)
both/all of them他們兩個/全部Both of them are students. (他們兩個都是學生。)
let + them + verb讓他們(做某事)Let them finish their work. (讓他們完成他們的工作。)

用法說明

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

them 作為受詞 vs. them 作為反身代名詞

  • them 是第三人稱複數的受格代名詞,用來指代前面提到過的人或物,作為動詞或介系詞的受詞。
  • themselves 是反身代名詞,用於當主詞和受詞是同一群人時,或為了強調動作是他們自己執行的。
  • 在非正式口語中,有時會用 them 來代替 thosethemselves,但在正式寫作中應避免。
  • 注意 them 不能用作主詞,例如不應說 "Them are here.",正確說法是 "They are here."。

對比範例: EN: I saw them at the park yesterday. 翻譯: 我昨天在公園看到他們

EN:They taught themselves how to play the guitar.

翻譯:他們自學了如何彈吉他。

EN:Please give the books to them.

翻譯:請把這些書給他們。

EN:They built the house themselves.

翻譯:他們自己蓋了這棟房子。

總結建議

當動作的執行者與接受者是同一群人時,或需要強調「自己」時,使用 themselves;否則,作為一般動詞或介系詞的受詞時,使用 them

易混淆對比

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

them vs they

「they」是主格代名詞,在句子中作主語;「them」是受格代名詞,在句子中作動詞或介系詞的受詞。

them vs themselves

「them」是受格代名詞,指代他人或事物;「themselves」是反身代名詞,強調動作返回主語自身。

them vs those

「them」是代名詞,直接替代前面提過的名詞;「those」是指示代名詞或形容詞,用於特指或區分遠處的複數事物。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,有時會用 "them" 來引述或轉述他人的話,即使文法上可能不標準,但能營造生動的對話感。 EN: He was like, "I saw them at the mall yesterday." 翻譯: 他就說:「我昨天在購物中心看到他們了。」

EN:And then she goes, "I told them not to come."

翻譯:然後她就說:「我告訴過他們別來了。」

語氣強調

在非正式對話中,有時會將 "them" 放在句末或重複使用,以加強語氣或表達強烈的情感。 EN: I just can't stand them, I really can't. 翻譯: 我就是受不了他們,真的受不了。

EN:Those are the ones I was talking about, them right there.

翻譯:那些就是我剛才在說的人,就是那邊那幾個。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,說話者可能會用 "them" 或相關短語作為暫時的停頓填充詞。 EN: So I was waiting for... um... them to arrive. 翻譯: 所以我在等...嗯...他們到達。

EN:You know, it's all about... how do I put it... getting them to agree.

翻譯:你知道,這完全是關於...該怎麼說呢...讓他們同意。

正式寫作注意:上述口語用法(如引述中的非標準文法、為強調而重複、或用作停頓填充)在正式書寫、學術論文或商業文件中應避免使用,以保持語言的準確與簡潔。

常見短語

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

all of them

pronoun phrase

他們全部

give it to them

verb + pronoun

把它給他們

with them

preposition + pronoun

和他們一起

tell them

verb + pronoun

告訴他們

for them

preposition + pronoun

為他們

among them

preposition + pronoun

在他們之中

without them

preposition + pronoun

沒有他們

常見錯誤

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

×I gave the book to they.

I gave the book to them.

在介系詞(如 to, for, with)後面必須使用受格代名詞 'them',而不是主格 'they'。

×Them are my friends.

They are my friends.

在句子中擔任主詞時,必須使用主格代名詞 'they',而不是受格 'them'。

×I saw they at the park.

I saw them at the park.

動詞的受詞必須使用受格代名詞 'them',而不是主格 'they'。

×This is them house.

This is their house.

表示所有權時,應使用所有格代名詞 'their',而不是受格 'them'。

×I talked to the people and them agreed.

I talked to the people and they agreed.

當 'and' 連接兩個並列的主詞時,連接的代名詞也必須使用主格 'they'。

×Each of them have a ticket.

Each of them has a ticket.

'Each of them' 是單數主詞,後面的動詞必須使用單數形式 'has',而不是複數 'have'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Them"?What are tense/participle forms of "Them"?