nope
/nəʊp/ (bre, ipa) · /noʊp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnōp or with glottal stop instead of p/ (ame, mw) · /nəʊp/ (ame, ipa)
nope — adverb
1. a casual way of saying 'no' when you answer a question or turn down an offer in
a casual way of saying 'no' when you answer a question or turn down an offer in everyday conversation — like saying 'no' with your lips closed at the end.
Wei asked if I wanted more rice, and I said nope, I was full.
nope + statement giving the reason
Nope, that address is not correct — the old bakery moved last year.
Sofia shook her head and said nope when the cashier offered a bag.
When the nurse asked about the pain, little Kim whispered nope.
Omar offered me a second helping of noodles, but I told him nope.
文法句型
nope + (clause)
用法筆記
Only used in informal spoken English or casual writing such as text messages and chat. Not appropriate in formal essays, academic writing, or professional correspondence.
常見錯誤
nope — exclamation
1. a quick, emphatic sound made to disagree, refuse, or give a negative answer — of
a quick, emphatic sound made to disagree, refuse, or give a negative answer — often said on its own as a complete reply to a yes-or-no question.
Nope! I will not lend him any more money after what happened last time.
emphatic refusal with exclamation mark
'Are you coming to the party?' 'Nope!' called Chen from the kitchen.
When asked if she knew the answer, Aisha just said nope and looked away.
Nope, that is not what I meant at all, Ana explained with a frustrated sigh.
'Did you finish your report?' 'Nope, not yet,' Lin muttered, staring at the blank screen.
文法句型
Nope! (standalone)
用法筆記
Often used as a single-word utterance in response to a yes/no question. Adding a short explanation afterwards (as in 'Nope, not yet') is very common.