Your Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

your

determiner

快速理解

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

「your」是第二人稱所有格限定詞,用於表示「屬於你或你們的」。

  1. 1

    表示所屬

    EN: belonging to the person or people being spoken to

    翻譯: 表示屬於聽話者或對話對象的事物。

  2. 2

    泛指一般人

    EN: belonging to people in general

    翻譯: 用於泛指一般人,而非特指某個聽話者。

  3. 3

    用於稱呼或頭銜

    EN: used in titles to address someone

    翻譯: 用於頭銜或尊稱中,直接稱呼對方。

小提醒:注意「your」和「you're」的區別。「your」是所有格(你的),而「you're」是「you are」的縮寫(你是)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Your" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Your" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. belonging to or associated with the person or people being addressed

屬於或與說話對象有關的

Is this your book?

這是你的書嗎?

Your ideas are very creative.

你的想法很有創意。

Please remember to bring your passport.

請記得帶你的護照。

2. belonging to or associated with people in general

屬於或與人們普遍有關的

You should always brush your teeth twice a day.

你應該每天刷牙兩次。

It's important to know your rights.

了解自己的權利很重要。

3. used in titles to address someone, especially in a formal or respectful way

用於稱謂中,尤指正式或尊稱

Thank you for your letter, Your Majesty.

陛下,感謝您的來信。

Your Excellency, the car is ready.

閣下,車子準備好了。

4. used to indicate a typical example of something

用於指某事物的典型例子

This isn't your average smartphone; it has unique features.

這不是一般的智慧型手機;它有獨特的功能。

He's not your typical hero.

他不是那種典型的英雄。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Your"?How to make natural sentences with "Your"?
PatternMeaningExample
your + noun (singular)你的(單數)Is this your book? (這是你的書嗎?)
your + noun (plural)你們的;你的(複數)I like your ideas. (我喜歡你的想法。)
your + own + noun你自己的You should make your own decision. (你應該自己做決定。)
on your + noun (e.g., mind, left)在你的…(如:心上、左邊)The keys are on your left. (鑰匙在你的左邊。)
for your + noun (e.g., information, safety)為了你的…(如:參考、安全)For your safety, please fasten your seatbelt. (為了你的安全,請繫好安全帶。)

用法說明

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

your + noun vs. your + gerund

  • your + noun 是最常見的用法,表示「屬於你的」某個具體事物或抽象概念。
  • your + gerund (V-ing) 則用於表示「你的某個行為或動作」,通常出現在談論習慣、責任或對某行為的評價時。
  • 在正式或書面語中,有時會看到 your + being + adjective/past participle 的結構,用來強調「你處於某種狀態」這件事本身。
  • 注意:your 後面不會直接接不定詞 (to do)。若要表達「你去做某事的這個行為」,必須使用動名詞 (gerund) 形式。

對比範例: EN: We appreciate your help. 翻譯: 我們感謝你的幫助。

EN:We appreciate your helping us so quickly.

翻譯:我們感謝你如此迅速地幫助我們。

EN:I don't understand your anger.

翻譯:我不理解你的憤怒。

EN:I don't understand your being angry about such a small thing.

翻譯:我不理解你為這麼小的事生氣。

總結建議

一般情況下使用 your + noun;當需要指稱「行為」本身而非事物時,則使用 your + gerund

易混淆對比

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

your vs you're

"your" 是所有格,表示「你的」;"you're" 是 "you are" 的縮寫,表示「你是/你在」。

your vs yours

"your" 是限定詞,後面必須接名詞;"yours" 是獨立所有格代名詞,後面不接名詞。

your vs its

"your" 表示「你的/你們的」,指人的所有格;"its" 表示「它的」,指動物或事物的所有格。

口語用法

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

引述

在重複或引述他人說過的話時,常會用 "your" 來指代對方提到的東西,語氣較為隨意。 EN: So you're saying your main concern is the budget? 翻譯: 所以你是說,你主要擔心的是預算問題?

EN:Wait, "your car broke down again"? That's the third time this month.

翻譯:等等,你說「你的車又壞了」?這已經是這個月第三次了。

語氣強調

在口語中,有時會拉長或重讀 "your",用來表達驚訝、不贊同或強調所有權。 EN: Is that your idea of a good time? (語氣懷疑) 翻譯: 這就是你所謂的「好玩」?

EN:You ate my... your own lunch is right there!

翻譯:你吃了我的…你自己的午餐明明就在那裡!

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時,可能會用 "your..." 作為暫時的停頓填充,後面再接上真正的名詞。 EN: The process involves, your... your standard procedures and some extra checks. 翻譯: 這個流程涉及,那個…你的標準程序和一些額外檢查。

EN:You need to talk to, uh, your... account manager about that.

翻譯:你需要跟,呃,你的…客戶經理談談這件事。

正式書寫注意:上述口語用法(尤其是用於停頓填充或不完整的引述)在正式報告、學術論文或商業信函中應避免使用,應改用完整、明確的句子結構。

常見短語

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

your best

your + best

你最好的(表現、能力、事物)

on your own

on + your + own

獨自地;靠自己

at your fingertips

at + your + fingertips

唾手可得;隨時可用

in your opinion

in + your + opinion

依你之見;你認為

to your advantage

to + your + advantage

對你有利

under your breath

under + your + breath

低聲地;小聲嘀咕

for your information

for + your + information

供你參考

mind your own business

mind + your + own + business

管好你自己的事;少管閒事

常見錯誤

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

×You're book is on the table.

Your book is on the table.

"Your" 是所有格,表示「你的」;"You're" 是 "you are" 的縮寫,表示「你是/你在」。這裡指的是書的所有權,所以要用所有格 "your"。

×Is this your's?

Is this yours?

"Your" 是限定詞,後面必須接名詞(如 your book)。"Yours" 是獨立所有格代名詞,後面不接名詞,單獨使用表示「你的(東西)」。所有格代名詞(mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs)結尾沒有撇號。

×Everyone, please take out your notebook.

Everyone, please take out your notebooks.

當 "your" 指的是群體中的每一個人各自擁有的物品時,後面的名詞通常用複數形式,因為每個人都有自己的那一份。

×What is phone number?

What is your phone number?

在詢問屬於對方的特定事物時,必須使用所有格(如 your, my, his, her)來明確指出所有者。中文有時會省略「你的」,但在英文中通常不能省略。

×Thank you for your helping me.

Thank you for your help. / Thank you for helping me.

"Your" 後面通常接名詞(如 your help),而不是動名詞(gerund)。如果想用動名詞結構,應使用 "Thank you for helping me",其中 "helping" 是動名詞,前面不需要所有格。在正式語體中,有時會用 "your helping",但對學習者來說,使用名詞形式更簡單且更常見。

詞形變化

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