inf

IPA/ˈɪnf/

1.縮寫B1

釋義

「infantry」的書面縮寫，指陸軍中徒步作戰的兵種

例句

The officer was assigned to the 3rd Inf Division.

written abbreviation in military unit names

According to the inf field manual, every soldier must carry first-aid gear.

written abbreviation in official documents

Only used in writing — military reports, unit names, labels on official documents. In speech, the full word "infantry" is always used instead.

❌He joined the inf last year.

✅He joined the infantry last year.

💡"inf" is a written abbreviation and is not spoken aloud as a word.

2.縮寫B1

釋義

「infinitive」的書面縮寫，指動詞的原形（通常前面加 to）

例句

In the dictionary, the entry labels each verb with 'v inf'.

written abbreviation in dictionary labels

The grammar textbook lists 'to be' as an inf form.

Only used in writing — grammar books, dictionaries, language-learning materials, and linguistic notes. In speech, the full word "infinitive" is used.

❌The verb is in inf form.

✅The verb is in the infinitive form.

💡"inf" is a label for writing, not a word used in spoken or formal written prose.

inf — abbreviation