1. contraction of 'they are'
「they are」的縮寫形式
They're my friends from school.
他們是我學校的朋友。
They're coming to the party tonight.
他們今晚會來參加派對。
I think they're happy with the results.
我想他們對結果很滿意。
They're Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
they're
pronoun
快速理解
What does "They're" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "They're"?
「they're」是「they are」的縮寫形式，用於指代複數的「他們」或「她們」。
- 1
指代複數第三人稱
EN: They're my friends from school.
翻譯: 他們是我學校的朋友。
- 2
描述複數主詞的狀態或特徵
EN: They're very happy with the results.
翻譯: 他們對結果非常滿意。
- 3
表示複數主詞正在進行的動作
EN: They're waiting for us at the restaurant.
翻譯: 他們正在餐廳等我們。
小提醒：注意「they're」與發音相似的「their」（他們的）和「there」（那裡）的區別，這三個詞意思完全不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "They're" in English）
How to pronounce "They're" in English?"They're" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "They're" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "They're"?How does "They're" change by context?
2. used to describe a state or condition of a group
用於描述一群人的狀態或情況
They're tired after the long trip.
長途旅行後他們很累。
They're excited about the new project.
他們對新專案感到很興奮。
Be careful, they're very fragile.
小心點，它們非常易碎。
3. used to indicate an ongoing action by a group
用於表示一群人正在進行的動作
They're studying in the library right now.
他們現在正在圖書館讀書。
Hurry up, they're waiting for us.
快點，他們正在等我們。
I can hear them, they're talking in the next room.
我聽得到他們，他們正在隔壁房間說話。
4. used in tag questions or short answers
用於附加問句或簡短回答中
"Are they coming?" "Yes, they're."
「他們會來嗎？」「是的，他們會。」
They're not here, are they?
他們不在這裡，對吧？
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "They're"?How to make natural sentences with "They're"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| they're + adjective | 他們是…（描述狀態） | They're happy. (他們很開心。) |
| they're + noun phrase | 他們是…（描述身份或事物） | They're my best friends. (他們是我最好的朋友。) |
| they're + V-ing | 他們正在…（進行式） | They're waiting for the bus. (他們正在等公車。) |
| they're + prepositional phrase | 他們在…（地點或狀態） | They're at the park. (他們在公園。) |
| they're + going to + V | 他們將會…（未來計畫或預測） | They're going to visit us tomorrow. (他們明天會來拜訪我們。) |
用法說明
How is "They're" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "They're"?
they're vs. their vs. there
- they're 是 they are 的縮寫，後面必須接形容詞、名詞或現在分詞 (V-ing) 來形成進行式。
- their 是所有格，意思是「他們的」，後面必須接名詞。
- there 是副詞，表示「在那裡」，或用於「there is/are」的句型中。 EN: They're going to the park later. 翻譯: 他們等一下要去公園。
EN:Their dog is very friendly.
翻譯:他們的狗非常友善。
EN:I think they're excited about the trip.
翻譯:我覺得他們對這趟旅行感到很興奮。
EN:I left the keys over there on the table.
翻譯:我把鑰匙留在那邊的桌子上了。
總結建議
記住：they're = they are，如果句子中無法用 they are 替換，就應該使用 their 或 there。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "They're" and similar words?How to choose "They're" vs alternatives?
they're vs their
"they're" 是 "they are" 的縮寫，是主詞與動詞的組合；"their" 是所有格代名詞，表示「他們的」。
they're vs there
"they're" 是代名詞與動詞的縮寫；"there" 是副詞，表示地點或存在。
they're vs they
"they're" 包含動詞 "are"，用於描述狀態或動作；"they" 是單純的主格代名詞。
口語用法
How is "They're" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "They're"?
引述
在口語中，常用 "they're" 來引述或轉述他人的話，使對話更生動。 EN: I heard they're moving to a new city next month. 翻譯: 我聽說他們下個月要搬到新城市了。
EN:She said they're really excited about the trip.
翻譯:她說他們對這次旅行非常興奮。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，有時會拉長 "they're" 的發音或用重音來強調，以表達驚訝、懷疑或加強語氣。 EN: Wait, you mean they're the ones who won the contest? 翻譯: 等等，你是說他們就是贏得比賽的人？
EN:So they're really not coming to the party at all?
翻譯:所以他們是真的完全不來參加派對了？
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，"they're" 有時會被用作一個短暫的停頓填充詞，尤其是在句子開頭。 EN: They're... you know, probably still at work. 翻譯: 他們... 你知道的，可能還在上班。
EN:Well, they're... actually, I'm not sure what their plan is.
翻譯:這個嘛，他們... 其實，我不太確定他們的計劃是什麼。
正式書寫注意：在正式寫作（如學術論文、商業報告）中，應避免將 "they're" 用於上述口語情境。請確保其嚴格用於表達 "they are" 的標準縮寫形式，並保持句子結構完整、流暢，避免使用停頓填充或過度的語氣強調。
常見短語
What common collocations use "They're"?What fixed phrases with "They're" should I remember?
they're going to
they're going to + verb
他們將要（做某事）
they're trying to
they're trying to + verb
他們正試圖（做某事）
they're about to
they're about to + verb
他們即將（做某事）
they're not
they're not + adjective/noun/verb-ing
他們不是/他們沒有
they're waiting for
they're waiting for + noun/pronoun
他們正在等待（某人/某物）
they're looking for
they're looking for + noun/pronoun
他們正在尋找（某人/某物）
they're supposed to
they're supposed to + verb
他們理應/應該（做某事）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "They're"?Which "They're" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×Their going to the store.
✓They're going to the store.
混淆了縮寫 "they're" (they are) 和所有格代名詞 "their"。這裡需要的是主詞和動詞，表示「他們正在...」。
×There happy about the news.
✓They're happy about the news.
混淆了縮寫 "they're" (they are) 和副詞/代名詞 "there"。這裡需要的是主詞和 be 動詞來描述狀態。
×They're a good student.
✓They're good students. / He's/She's a good student.
"They're" 是複數，後面的名詞或代名詞也必須是複數。如果要指單一個人，應使用 "He's" 或 "She's"。
×Theyre coming later.
✓They're coming later.
遺漏了縮寫中必要的撇號 (')。"They're" 是 "they are" 的標準縮寫形式。
×If a customer calls, tell them they're needs to wait. (Incorrect verb agreement)
✓If a customer calls, tell them they're on the list. / ...they need to wait.
當 "they're" 用於指代單數、性別不明的人時，它是正確的。但常見錯誤是在後續動詞上仍使用單數形式。注意："they're" 後面接的是形容詞或現在分詞，若需接動詞原形，應直接用 "they"。
×They're at the party yesterday.
✓They were at the party yesterday.
混淆了現在式縮寫 "they're" (they are) 和過去式 "they were"。描述過去發生的事情或狀態時，應使用過去式。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "They're"?What are tense/participle forms of "They're"?