oz

IPA/ˈɒz/
KK[ˈɑz]IPA/ˈɑːz/

oz — abbreviation

1. the short written form of ounce, used after a number to show a small amount of w

1.縮寫A2
釋義

the short written form of ounce, used after a number to show a small amount of weight or liquid

例句

Linh bought a 12-oz bottle of iced tea after class.

pattern: [number]-oz + noun

The recipe needs 3 oz of dark chocolate for the cake.

pattern: [number] oz of + noun

同義詞
  • ounce

    the full word, used in normal writing and in speech

文法句型

[number] oz

[number]-oz + noun

[number] oz of + noun

用法筆記

Usually written after a number on labels, recipes, and menus. In speech, people normally say the full word 'ounce' or 'ounces' instead of reading the letters aloud.

常見錯誤

❌I drank oz of juice.
✅I drank 8 oz of juice.
💡oz needs a number before it to show how much.
❌The jar holds 12 ounce.
✅The jar holds 12 oz.' / 'The jar holds 12 ounces.
💡use either the abbreviation oz or the full plural word ounces.

oz — noun