yes 1 S1 W1 / jes / 副词 poken

1 answer to question/statement

a) used as an answer to say that something is true or that you agree 反义词 no :

‘Is that real gold?’ ‘Yes.’

‘It was a great show.’ ‘Yes, it was.’

b) used as an answer to a question or statement containing a negative, to say that the opposite is true :

‘Sarah isn’t very intelligent, is she?’ ‘Yes, she is (= in fact, she is intelligent ) !’

‘There isn’t any cereal left.’ ‘Yes, there is – it’s in the cupboard.’

2 answer to offer/invitation used as an answer to say that you want something or want to do something 反义词 no :

‘Would you like a sandwich?’ ‘ Yes, please .’

‘Would you like to come with us?’ ‘Yes, I’d love to.’

3 answer to request used as an answer to say that you will do something, or that someone may do or have something 反义词 no :

‘Can I have a glass of water?’ ‘Yes, of course.’

He proposed to me and I said yes .

4 yes, but … used to show that you agree with what someone has said, but there is another fact to consider :

‘There are still a lot of problems with Jeff’s proposal.’ ‘Yes, but it’s the best one we have.’

5 ready to listen/talk used to show that you have heard someone or are ready to speak to someone :

‘Mike?’ ‘Yes?’

Yes sir, how can I help you?

6 listening used to show that you are listening to someone and want them to continue :

‘And so I tried phoning him …’ ‘Yes …’

7 excited/happy used to show that you are very excited or happy about something :

Yes! Rivaldo’s scored again!

8 oh yes

a) used to show that you do not believe what someone is saying :

‘There’s nothing going on between me and Jane. We’re just good friends.’ ‘Oh yes?’

b) used to show that you have remembered something :

Where’s my umbrella? Oh yes – I left it in the car.

9 emphasis used to emphasize that you mean what you have just said, even though it is surprising :

It took ten years – yes, ten whole years – to complete.

Yes, you heard me correctly – I said 1921.

10 yes, yes used to show annoyance when someone is talking to you and you do not want to listen :

‘And don’t forget to lock the door!’ ‘Yes, yes, OK.’

11 yes and no used to show that there is not one clear answer to a question :

‘Were you surprised?’ ‘Well, yes and no. I knew they were planning something, but I wasn’t sure what.’

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