num
num — abbreviation
1. a written short form for 'numeral'; a symbol such as 1, 2, or 3 that stands for
a written short form for 'numeral'; a symbol such as 1, 2, or 3 that stands for a number or identifies something in a sequence.
On the form, write the correct num. for each item in the list.
written abbreviation used before numbers on forms
The children learned to trace the num. 5 on their worksheets.
The Roman num. at the top of the page shows the chapter number.
Each page of the old book had a num. in red ink at the bottom.
The bus driver pointed to the num. 42 on the front of the vehicle.
文法句型
num. + [number]
用法筆記
Written with a full stop (num.) in formal British English. In American writing the full stop is often dropped.
2. a written short form for 'Numbers', the fourth book of the Old Testament in the
a written short form for 'Numbers', the fourth book of the Old Testament in the Christian Bible and the Torah in Judaism.
The pastor read a passage from Num. chapter fourteen this morning.
abbreviation for Bible reference
She opened her Bible to Num. and studied the census of the Israelites.
The Bible study group is covering Num. this semester.
In her notes, she wrote 'Num. 6:24-26' as the reference for the blessing prayer.
- Numbers
the full name of the book, used in speech
- Book of Numbers
the complete formal title
文法句型
Num. + [chapter]:[verse]
用法筆記
Always capitalised when referring to the book of the Bible. Use a full stop after 'Num' in formal Bible citations.
常見錯誤
num — exclamation
1. a cheerful sound people make when they see, smell, or taste food that looks or s
a cheerful sound people make when they see, smell, or taste food that looks or smells especially delicious, similar to 'yum'.
Sahil took a bite of the warm bread and said, 'Num!'
single exclamation after tasting
The children shouted 'Num num!' when they saw the chocolate cake.
repeated form for emphasis
Yara smelled the soup and whispered, 'Num, that smells amazing.'
Nadia looked at the plate of dumplings and grinned, saying 'Num!'
- yuck
the opposite exclamation for unpleasant food
文法句型
Num!
用法筆記
Commonly repeated as 'num num' when talking to young children. Used only in informal, playful contexts.
num — noun
- numsingular
- numsplural
1. an informal short form of 'nomination'; an official suggestion that someone shou
an informal short form of 'nomination'; an official suggestion that someone should receive a prize, award, or be chosen for a particular position.
Manuela was thrilled to hear about her num. for team leader.
possessive + num. for + role
Caleb's num. for the award was supported by every colleague in the office.
The committee discussed the num. of three candidates for the main prize.
Rachel's num. came through just before the deadline for submissions.
- nomination
the full form, appropriate in all registers
- recommendation
less formal than nomination, but more formal than num.
文法句型
[possessive] + num. for + [role/prize]
用法筆記
Used mainly in spoken British English and informal workplace chat. In writing, 'nomination' is preferred.
常見錯誤
2. an informal British slang word for food that is particularly enjoyable, tasty, o
an informal British slang word for food that is particularly enjoyable, tasty, or delicious — often used playfully around children or at mealtimes.
Imani brought homemade num. to share with everyone at the party.
homemade + num.
The market is full of delicious num. from the local farms.
Chiara asked if there was any num. left in the kitchen cupboards.
Eli piled some of that amazing num. onto his plate.
文法句型
some/any + num
lots of + num
用法筆記
Considered very informal and playful. Not used in serious or formal contexts about food.
常見錯誤
num — verb
- numpresent simple I / you / we / they
- nums3rd person singular
- numming-ing form
- nummedpast simple
1. an informal short form of 'nominate'; to officially suggest someone for a prize,
an informal short form of 'nominate'; to officially suggest someone for a prize, award, or a particular position or job.
The team decided to num. Mauricio for the promotion.
num. + person + for + role
I want to num. Camille for the employee of the month award.
The board will num. three candidates for the director position.
Students can num. any teacher they think deserves recognition.
- nominate
the full form, appropriate in all registers
- put forward
phrasal verb with the same meaning, neutral register
文法句型
num + [person] + for + [role/prize]
用法筆記
Used in spoken and informal written English. For formal documents or official procedures, use 'nominate' instead.
常見錯誤
2. an informal British slang verb meaning to eat food with obvious pleasure, enjoym
an informal British slang verb meaning to eat food with obvious pleasure, enjoyment, and enthusiasm, often in a playful or childlike way.
The baby nummed her porridge with great enthusiasm.
nummed + food with enjoyment
After the long hike, Hiro nummed the sandwiches in just a few minutes.
The cat nummed the fish scraps and purred happily.
The children nummed the cookies their grandmother had just baked.
文法句型
num + [food]
num up + [food]
用法筆記
Often used playfully with or about young children. The past tense is 'nummed' and the present participle is 'numming'.