Yes Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

yes

interjection

快速理解

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

「yes」是表示肯定、同意或確認的感嘆詞。

  1. 1

    肯定回答

    EN: Used to give a positive answer or agree with something.

    翻譯: 用於給予肯定答覆或同意某事。

  2. 2

    確認事實

    EN: Used to confirm that a statement is true or correct.

    翻譯: 用於確認某個陳述是真實或正確的。

  3. 3

    表示接受

    EN: Used to accept an offer or invitation.

    翻譯: 用於接受提議或邀請。

  4. 4

    強調肯定

    EN: Used to emphasize a positive statement or reaction.

    翻譯: 用於強調一個正面的陳述或反應。

小提醒:注意「yes」在回答否定疑問句時的用法。例如,當被問「Aren't you coming?」時,回答「Yes」表示「不,我會來」,這與中文的邏輯不同。

發音(How to Pronounce "Yes" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Yes" from YouTube Videos

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BBC News

If this were presented as the final deal, it would be difficult to agree to, but as an emergency interim measure, Yes, I can agree to that.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. used to give a positive answer or agree to something

用於給予肯定答覆或同意某事

"Can I help you?" "Yes, please."

「需要幫忙嗎?」「是的,麻煩你。」

"Do you like coffee?" "Yes, I do."

「你喜歡咖啡嗎?」「是的,我喜歡。」

2. used to show that you are listening or paying attention

用於表示你正在聆聽或注意

"So, I went to the store..." "Yes?" "And I saw your friend there."

「所以,我去了那家店...」「嗯?」「然後我在那裡看到你的朋友。」

3. used to express excitement, joy, or encouragement

用於表達興奮、喜悅或鼓勵

Yes! I finally passed the exam!

太好了!我終於通過考試了!

"I think I can finish the race." "Yes! You can do it!"

「我想我能跑完這場比賽。」「加油!你可以的!」

4. a positive answer or vote

肯定的答覆或贊成票

The proposal received more yeses than noes.

這項提案得到的贊成票多於反對票。

Please answer with a clear yes or no.

請明確回答是或不是。

5. to say yes to; to agree with or encourage

對...表示同意;贊同或鼓勵

She kept yessing her boss during the meeting.

她在會議中不斷對她的老闆表示贊同。

Don't just yes me—tell me what you really think.

不要只是附和我——告訴我你真正的想法。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Yes"?How to make natural sentences with "Yes"?
PatternMeaningExample
yes是的(表示同意或肯定)Yes, I understand. (是的,我明白了。)
yes?什麼事?/ 怎麼了?(用於回應呼喚或表示疑問)"Mary?" "Yes?" (「瑪麗?」「什麼事?」)
oh yes噢,對了(表示突然想起某事)Oh yes, I remember now. (噢,對了,我現在想起來了。)
yes, please好的,麻煩你(表示接受提議)"Would you like some tea?" "Yes, please." (「要來點茶嗎?」「好的,麻煩你。」)
yes and no既是也不是;很難說(表示部分同意)"Was it a good trip?" "Yes and no." (「這趟旅行好嗎?」「很難說。」)

用法說明

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

yes vs. yes, ...

  • 「yes」單獨使用:表示簡單、直接、肯定的同意或確認。
  • 「yes, ...」後接補充:表示在肯定的基礎上,補充額外的資訊、條件、理由或進一步的說明,語氣通常更為禮貌或完整。
  • 在正式或仔細的回應中,「yes, ...」的結構更為常見,它讓對話聽起來不那麼倉促。

對比範例: EN: "Can you help me?" "Yes." 翻譯: 「你能幫我嗎?」「可以。」

EN:"Can you help me?" "Yes, I'd be happy to."

翻譯:「你能幫我嗎?」「好的,我很樂意。」

總結建議

一般情況下,單獨使用 "yes" 即可;若想表達更禮貌、完整或帶有解釋的肯定,則使用 "yes, ..." 的結構。

易混淆對比

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

yes vs yeah

「yes」是標準、正式的肯定回答,適用於各種場合;「yeah」則是「yes」的口語、非正式說法,多用於朋友或熟人之間的對話。

yes vs yep

「yes」是通用肯定詞;「yep」是更為隨意、帶有輕鬆或肯定語氣的「yes」口語變體,通常用於非正式對話中表示同意或確認。

yes vs correct

「yes」主要用於表示同意或給予肯定答覆;「correct」則專注於陳述事實或答案的準確性,意為「正確的」。

口語用法

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

引述

用於重複或確認對方剛說過的話,表示「你是說…嗎?」或「所以…是嗎?」。 EN: A: "The meeting is at three." B: "Yes? At three?" 翻譯: A: "會議在三點。" B: "Yes?三點嗎?"

EN:A: "I think we should cancel." B: "Yes? Cancel the whole trip?"

翻譯:A: "我覺得我們應該取消。" B: "Yes?取消整個行程?"

語氣強調

用於句尾,以升調或降調加強語氣,尋求確認或表示不耐煩。 EN: "You're coming tomorrow, yes?" 翻譯: "你明天會來,yes?"

EN:"So we're all agreed, yes?"

翻譯:"所以我們都同意了,yes?"

停頓填充

在思考或組織下一句話時,作為填充詞,類似「嗯…」、「那個…」。 EN: "The solution is... yes... to start from the beginning." 翻譯: "解決辦法是… yes… 從頭開始。"

EN:"I felt that, yes, it was the right thing to do."

翻譯:"我覺得,yes,那樣做是對的。"

注意:以上用法均屬口語或非正式對話。在正式書寫(如報告、論文、商業信函)中,應避免使用這些口語化的 "yes",改用更明確、完整的句子結構。

常見短語

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

yes, of course

yes, of course

當然可以;沒問題

yes, please

yes, please

好的,麻煩你;請給我

oh yes

oh yes

噢,對;想起來了

yes and no

yes and no

既是也不是;很難說

say yes

say yes (to something)

同意;答應

yes indeed

yes indeed

確實如此;一點也沒錯

yes, sir / yes, ma'am

yes, sir / yes, ma'am

是的,長官;好的,女士(表示尊敬或服從)

常見錯誤

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

×Do you like it? - Yes, I like.

Do you like it? - Yes, I do. / Yes, I like it.

在回答英文的 Yes/No 問句時,通常用助動詞(do, does, did, can, will 等)來簡答,或重複主要動詞與受詞。單獨使用 "I like" 是不完整的。

×You don't have a car, yes?

You don't have a car, do you?

附加問句(tag question)必須與主要子句的動詞和否定形式一致。否定句的附加問句用肯定形式(do you?),不可用 "yes?" 作為通用附加問句。

×Yes, I am not sure.

Well, I'm not sure. / Actually, I'm not sure.

"Yes" 用於表達肯定或同意。當回答帶有不確定性或否定意味時,應使用其他開場詞(如 Well, Actually, Um),而不是 "Yes",以避免矛盾。

×Aren't you hungry? - Yes (meaning "No, I am not hungry").

Aren't you hungry? - No, I'm not.

回答否定疑問句時,英文的 "Yes" 或 "No" 是根據事實的肯定或否定來決定,而非根據問題的形式。如果事實是否定的(不餓),就應用 "No" 開頭。

×He asked me yes or no.

He asked me a yes-or-no question.

表達「是非題」或「二選一的問題」時,需使用複合形容詞 "yes-or-no" 來修飾名詞(如 question),不可直接將 "yes or no" 作為受詞。

×Yes, it's true, isn't it?

It's true, isn't it?

在陳述句後直接附加問句時,前面不應再加 "Yes",因為 "Yes" 是用來回答問題或表示同意的獨立語,與附加問句結構連用會顯得多餘且不自然。

詞形變化

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