1. | （答话时表示正确或真实）used to answer a question and say that sth is correct or true |
‘Is this your car?’ ‘Yes, it is.’ “这是你的车吗？”“对，是的。” | |
‘Are you coming? Yes or no?’ “你来吗？来还是不来？” |
2. | （表示同意所说的话）used to show that you agree with what has been said |
‘I enjoyed her latest novel.’ ‘Yes, me too.’ “我喜欢她最新的小说。”“对，我也是。” | |
‘It's an excellent hotel.’ ‘ Yes, but(= I don't completely agree) it's too expensive.’ “这家旅馆好极了。”“是啊，但就是太贵了。” |
3. | （反驳否定的话）used to disagree with sth negative that sb has just said |
‘I've never met her before.’ ‘Yes, you have.’ “我以前从没见过她。”“不，你见过。” |
4. | （表示答应或许可）used to agree to a request or to give permission |
‘Dad, can I borrow the car?’ ‘Yes, but be careful.’ “爸爸，我借车用一下好吗？”“可以，不过要小心。” | |
We're hoping that they will say yes to our proposals. 我们希望他们会同意我们的提议。 |
5. | （接受提议或邀请）used to accept an offer or invitation |
‘Would you like a drink?’ ‘ Yes, please/thanks .’ “喝一杯好吗？”“好吧，谢谢。” |
6. | （询问某人所需）used for asking sb what they want |
Yes? How can I help you? 有事吗？我能帮你什么忙？ |
7. | （礼貌地应答呼唤）used for replying politely when sb calls you |
‘Waiter!’ ‘Yes, sir?’ “服务员！”“什么事，先生？” |
8. | （表示刚想起某事）哦，对了used to show that you have just remembered sth |
Where did I put the keys? Oh, yes─in my pocket! 我把钥匙放在哪儿了？哦，对了，在我口袋里！ |
9. | （鼓励某人继续讲）往下说used to encourage sb to continue speaking |
‘I'm going to Paris this weekend.’ ‘Yes…’ “我这周末要去巴黎。”“接着说。” |
10. | （表示不相信某人所言）真的used to show that you do not believe what sb has said |
‘Sorry I'm late─the bus didn't come.’ ‘Oh yes?’ “对不起，我迟到了，公共汽车没来。”“哦，是吗？” |
11. | （强调所说的话）一点不假used to emphasize what you have just said |
Mrs Smith has just won £2 million─yes!─£2 million! 史密斯夫人刚刚赢了 200 万英镑！一点没假，整整 200 万英镑！ |
12. | （感到兴奋或高兴时说）好啊used to show that you are excited or extremely pleased about sth that you have done or sth that has happened |
‘They've scored another goal.’ ‘Yes!!’ “他们又进了一球。”“太棒了！！” |
13. | （表示不耐烦或气恼）得，得used to show that you are impatient or irritated about sth |
‘Hurry up─it's late.’ ‘Yes, yes─I'm coming.’ “快点儿，来不及了。”“行了，行了，我就来。” |
‘Are you enjoying it?’ ‘Yes and no.’ “你喜欢这个吗？”“不好说。” |
‘Are you enjoying it?’ ‘Yes and no.’ “你喜欢这个吗？”“不好说。” |
