Yet Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

yet

adverb

快速理解

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

「yet」主要表示「尚未」或「但是」,常用於否定句、疑問句或連接對比概念。

  1. 1

    尚未(到目前為止)

    EN: I haven't finished my homework yet.

    翻譯: 我還沒完成我的作業。

  2. 2

    但是;然而

    EN: It's a small car, yet it's surprisingly spacious inside.

    翻譯: 這輛車很小,但內部卻出奇地寬敞。

  3. 3

    最終;遲早(用於將來可能發生的事)

    EN: He might succeed yet.

    翻譯: 他最終還是可能會成功。

  4. 4

    甚至更…(用於比較級後加強語氣)

    EN: That is a yet more difficult problem.

    翻譯: 那是一個更加困難的問題。

小提醒:在否定句和疑問句中,「yet」通常放在句末(如:Have you eaten yet?)。在肯定句中表示「但是」時,語氣比「but」更正式、轉折更強。

發音(How to Pronounce "Yet" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Yet" from YouTube Videos

Steven Schwaitzberg: A universal translator for surgeons

TED

It starts with a framework system where, when the surgeon delivers the lecture using a framework of captioning technology, we then add another technology to do video conferencing, But we don't have the words yet, so we add a third technology

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. up until now or until a particular time

到目前為止;到那時為止

He hasn't arrived yet.

他還沒到。

Have you finished your homework yet?

你作業做完了嗎?

It was the best movie I had seen yet.

那是我當時看過最好的電影。

2. used to emphasize that something is surprising or unexpected

(用於強調某事令人驚訝或出乎意料)竟然;卻

She is young, yet very experienced.

她很年輕,卻非常有經驗。

It's a simple yet effective solution.

這是個簡單卻有效的解決方案。

He failed, yet he never gave up hope.

他失敗了,卻從未放棄希望。

3. at some time in the future, possibly

將來某個時候;終將

We may win yet.

我們可能還是會贏。

I haven't given up hope yet.

我還沒有放棄希望。

The best is yet to come.

最好的還在後頭。

4. but at the same time; but nevertheless

然而;但是

The story is strange, yet true.

這個故事很奇怪,然而卻是真實的。

She felt tired, yet she continued working.

她感到疲倦,但她還是繼續工作。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Yet"?How to make natural sentences with "Yet"?
PatternMeaningExample
yet + (negative/limiting word)到目前為止(用於否定句或疑問句)I haven't finished my homework yet. (我還沒做完功課。)
yet + to + V尚未(做某事)The best is yet to come. (最好的尚未到來。)
(and) yet + clause然而;但是It seems simple, and yet it's very difficult. (這看起來簡單,然而卻非常困難。)
as yet到目前為止(多用於否定句)We have received no reply as yet. (我們至今尚未收到回覆。)
not just yet還不是時候;暫時不要"Shall we leave?" "Not just yet." (「我們要走了嗎?」「還不要。」)

用法說明

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

yet 在否定句 vs. 疑問句 vs. 肯定句中的用法

  • 在否定句中yet 表示「尚未」、「還沒」,通常與現在完成式或現在簡單式連用,放在句尾。
  • 在疑問句中yet 詢問某事是否「已經」發生,也常與現在完成式連用,放在句尾。
  • 在肯定句中yet 可以表示「到目前為止」、「還」,但語氣較正式,常與最高級或 anothermore 等詞連用。
  • 注意 yetalready 的區別:already 用於肯定句表示「已經」,yet 主要用於否定句和疑問句。 EN: She hasn't finished her homework yet. 翻譯: 她還沒做完她的功課。

EN:Have you finished your homework yet?

翻譯:你已經做完功課了嗎?

EN:I have yet to receive a reply from the manager.

翻譯:我至今仍未收到經理的答覆。

EN:This is the best performance I've seen yet.

翻譯:這是我到目前為止看過最棒的表演。

總結建議

在大多數日常情境中,將 yet 用於否定句句尾表示「尚未」,或用於疑問句句尾詢問「是否已經」,是最常見且安全的用法。

易混淆對比

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

yet vs still

"yet" 通常用於否定句或疑問句,表示「尚未」或「到目前為止」,強調預期中的動作尚未發生。"still" 則用於肯定句、否定句或疑問句,表示動作或狀態「仍然」持續,強調持續性。

yet vs already

"yet" 用於否定或疑問,表示「尚未」或「還沒」。"already" 用於肯定句或疑問句(表示驚訝),表示「已經」。兩者都常與完成式連用。

yet vs just

"yet" 強調預期中的事「尚未」發生或完成。"just" 作為副詞時,常表示「剛剛」發生或完成某事,強調時間上的接近。

口語用法

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

引述

用於引述或回應他人的話,帶有「不過」、「可是」的語氣,使對話更連貫。 EN: A: "I thought the meeting was tomorrow." B: "Yet here we are, all gathered today." 翻譯: A: "我以為會議是明天。" B: "但我們現在都已經在今天集合了。"

EN:A: "He said he wasn't hungry." B: "Yet he just ate a whole pizza."

翻譯:A: "他說他不餓。" B: "但他剛剛吃掉了一整個披薩。"

語氣強調

在口語中,將 "yet" 放在句尾或加重語氣,用來強調某件事尚未發生或與預期相反。 EN: "You haven't finished your homework yet?" 翻譯: "你還沒寫完作業嗎?"

EN:"I can't believe it's not fixed yet!"

翻譯:"我真不敢相信這還沒修好!"

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,作為一個短暫的停頓,類似「不過呢」、「話說回來」。 EN: "I really like the design. Yet... I'm not sure about the color." 翻譯: "我真的很喜歡這個設計。不過呢…我不太確定這個顏色。"

EN:"The plan sounds perfect. Yet, we need to consider the cost."

翻譯:"這個計畫聽起來很完美。話說回來,我們得考慮成本。"

注意:在正式寫作中,應避免將 "yet" 用作單純的停頓填充詞,並確保其用於表達對比或時間關係,以符合書面語的嚴謹性。

常見短語

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

not yet

not yet

尚未,還沒有

as yet

as yet

到目前為止,迄今

just yet

not just yet

還不是時候,暫時還不

and yet

and yet

然而,可是

have yet to

have yet to + verb

尚未(做某事)

nor yet

nor yet

也還沒有,也不是

常見錯誤

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

×I have yet finished my homework.

I haven't finished my homework yet.

在否定句中,'yet' 通常放在句末,與 'not' 或 'haven't' 等否定詞一起使用,表示「尚未」。

×Have you finished your work yet? (當預期對方已完成時)

Have you finished your work already?

在疑問句中,'yet' 通常用於詢問預期中尚未發生的事。若預期或驚訝事情已經發生,應使用 'already'。

×I yet need to buy groceries.

I still need to buy groceries.

在肯定句中,'yet' 不能單獨用來表示「仍然」。此時應使用 'still'。'Yet' 在肯定句中通常用於比較級(如 'better yet')或正式語體的 'have yet to' 結構。

×I didn't see him yet yesterday.

I didn't see him yesterday.

在談論過去某個特定時間點已結束的動作時,不應使用 'yet'。'Yet' 通常與現在完成式或現在式連用,表示從過去持續到現在或未來的狀態。

×Yet have you called your mother?

Have you called your mother yet?

在疑問句中,'yet' 通常置於句末,而非句首。

×He is tired, yet he continues working but.

He is tired, yet he continues working.

'Yet' 作為連接詞時,意思類似 'but' 或 'however',表示轉折。句中不需要再使用 'but',否則會造成冗餘。

詞形變化

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