2nd
2nd — adjective
1. used for the person or thing that comes after the first one in a date, list, pla
used for the person or thing that comes after the first one in a date, list, place, or ranking
Devika sat in the 2nd row during the parents' meeting.
the 2nd + noun for numbered order
The 2nd train to Chiayi leaves after the lunch break.
the 2nd + transport noun
Esteban won the 2nd prize in the school poster contest.
We moved into the 2nd apartment above the bakery.
文法句型
the 2nd + noun
someone's 2nd + noun
用法筆記
This is the common numeral form in dates, rankings, floor numbers, labels, and short written lists. In continuous formal prose, many writers spell out second instead.
常見錯誤
2. used for someone or something that is below the main, best, or top one in rank,
used for someone or something that is below the main, best, or top one in rank, authority, quality, or importance
Imani kept the 2nd choice ready in case the tent tore.
2nd choice for backup preference
Felix served as the ship's 2nd officer that summer.
2nd officer for subordinate rank
The 2nd team trained on the far field after class.
Our 2nd option is to hold the concert indoors.
文法句型
2nd choice
2nd officer
2nd team
2nd option
用法筆記
This sense focuses on lower rank or backup status, not simple numbered order. Distinguish it from sense 1, where 2nd only marks place in a sequence.
3. used for another person or thing of the same kind, especially an extra one after
used for another person or thing of the same kind, especially an extra one after the first
Noor packed a 2nd shirt because the forecast looked wet.
a 2nd + noun for an extra item
The nurse asked for a 2nd sample after the first tube spilled.
Eitan made a 2nd attempt after the ladder slipped.
We borrowed a 2nd key from the landlord.
文法句型
a 2nd + noun
make a 2nd attempt
用法筆記
This sense means one more of the same kind. It often appears when the first item failed, was not enough, or is being kept separate.
4. describing the driving gear that is one step above first gear
describing the driving gear that is one step above first gear
Élise kept the car in 2nd gear on the steep lane.
in 2nd gear
The instructor told Ayesha to shift into 2nd after the turn.
shift into 2nd
Diego stayed in 2nd while the road climbed past the farms.
The bike feels smoother in 2nd on this gravel path.
文法句型
in 2nd gear
shift into 2nd gear
用法筆記
This sense is tied to driving or cycling contexts. Distinguish it from the general order sense in sense 1.
5. describing the lower of two similar instrument or voice parts in a group
describing the lower of two similar instrument or voice parts in a group
Devika practiced the 2nd violin line before the concert.
2nd violin
The conductor moved Esteban to 2nd flute for this piece.
2nd flute
Kevin sang 2nd tenor in the festival choir.
Naoko marked the 2nd trumpet notes in bright pencil.
文法句型
2nd violin
2nd flute
2nd tenor
2nd trumpet
用法筆記
Used in choirs, bands, and orchestras for the supporting lower line of a pair.
2nd — adverb
1. after one other person or thing and before the rest
after one other person or thing and before the rest
Devika finished 2nd in the city spelling final.
finish 2nd
The green horse came 2nd after a strong last lap.
come 2nd
Our class ranked 2nd in the recycling challenge.
Esteban's photo placed 2nd at the night market contest.
文法句型
finish 2nd
come 2nd
rank 2nd
place 2nd
用法筆記
This sense marks result or position in a competition, list, or comparison. It is especially common in scoreboards, rankings, and informal reports.
2. as the second point, reason, or step that you mention
as the second point, reason, or step that you mention
2nd, wash the rice before you heat the soup pot.
2nd, as a step marker
2nd, the coach checked every helmet for loose straps.
The guide said 2nd that everyone should carry water.
2nd, let us thank the neighbors who opened their homes.
文法句型
2nd, + clause
say 2nd that + clause
用法筆記
This is common in notes, slides, online posts, and spoken instructions. In formal continuous prose, secondly is often preferred.
2nd — noun
1. the person, thing, place, or date in the second position of a list, queue, month
the person, thing, place, or date in the second position of a list, queue, month, or contest
Imani was the 2nd through the library doors this morning.
the 2nd through + place
Felix finished a close 2nd in the district chess final.
a close 2nd
The bakery offered free tea to the 2nd in line.
We scheduled the repair for the 2nd of August.
文法句型
the 2nd in line
a close 2nd
the 2nd of + month
用法筆記
This noun sense can refer to the second person or thing in a sequence, or to second place in a contest when the result context is clear.
2. the driving gear that is one step above first gear in a vehicle or bicycle
the driving gear that is one step above first gear in a vehicle or bicycle
The van shook because it stayed in 2nd on the flat road.
stay in 2nd
Noor dropped into 2nd before the sharp mountain bend.
drop into 2nd
Eitan forgot the car was still in 2nd at the traffic light.
The mechanic said the bike chain slips most in 2nd.
文法句型
in 2nd
drop into 2nd
stay in 2nd
用法筆記
When the driving context is clear, people often say in 2nd without repeating gear.
3. the second base in baseball, or the position reached there
the second base in baseball, or the position reached there
The runner slid into 2nd just ahead of the tag.
slide into 2nd
One wild throw let both boys move up to 2nd.
move up to 2nd
Apinya stole 2nd while the catcher argued with the umpire.
The shortstop stood near 2nd for the double play.
文法句型
slide into 2nd
steal 2nd
move up to 2nd
用法筆記
Common in baseball commentary and score reports. In this sense, 2nd nearly always refers to the base itself.
4. the lower of two similar instrument or voice parts in a group
the lower of two similar instrument or voice parts in a group
Imani switched from 1st to 2nd for the evening concert.
switch from 1st to 2nd
Felix sang 2nd while the lead line carried the tune.
sing 2nd
The teacher gave Noor the 2nd in the recorder duet.
Ayesha plays 2nd when the youth orchestra rehearses Mozart.
文法句型
play 2nd
sing 2nd
take the 2nd
用法筆記
Musicians often use this short noun form when the instrument or section is already understood from the context.
5. a musical interval formed by two notes that are next to each other in the scale
a musical interval formed by two notes that are next to each other in the scale
The exercise begins with a rising 2nd in the melody.
a rising 2nd
Eitan heard a harsh 2nd when the singers missed the note.
hear a 2nd
The teacher asked the class to write a major 2nd.
Diego played the 2nd slowly before adding the third note.
文法句型
a major 2nd
a rising 2nd
hear a 2nd
用法筆記
This is a technical music-theory sense. It refers to the distance between notes, not to a supporting part in an ensemble.