sab

IPA/sˈab/
IPA/sˈæb/

sab — abbreviation

1. a short way of writing 'sabbath' in notes, calendars, and timetables — the weekl

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釋義

a short way of writing 'sabbath' in notes, calendars, and timetables — the weekly day of rest and worship observed on Saturday in Judaism and on Sunday in Christianity

例句

The temple schedule lists sab. services every Saturday morning.

written abbreviation: sab. + noun (services)

Selim checked the calendar and saw 'sab.' marked for Friday evening.

同義詞
  • Sabbath

    the full form; 'sab.' is only used in writing

文法句型

sab. + noun phrase

at sab., on sab.

用法筆記

Usually written with a period (sab.) in British-style English and often capitalised (Sab.) when referring to a specific observance. Not used in spoken conversation — speakers say 'Sabbath' in full.

常見錯誤

❌I go to sab. every week.
✅I go to Sabbath services every week.
💡'sab.' is only used in written notes and schedules, not in full sentences.

2. an abbreviation for 'science advisory board' — a group of experts who give advic

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釋義

an abbreviation for 'science advisory board' — a group of experts who give advice to a government, university, or organisation on scientific issues and policies

例句

The SAB released a report on climate research funding priorities.

SAB + verb (released a report)

Dr. Vivek was appointed to the university SAB last March.

同義詞

文法句型

SAB + verb

the SAB

SAB + noun

用法筆記

Almost always written in capital letters (SAB) without periods. Functionally treated as a proper noun — preceded by 'the' when referring to a specific board.

常見錯誤

❌The sab will meet next week.
✅The SAB will meet next week.
💡'SAB' as a board name is always capitalised.

3. an abbreviation for 'soprano, alto, baritone' — used to describe choral music wr

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釋義

an abbreviation for 'soprano, alto, baritone' — used to describe choral music written for three voice parts: high female (soprano), low female (alto), and medium male (baritone)

例句

The choir posted a notice: 'SAB voices wanted for spring concert.'

collocation: SAB voices

Amihan bought an SAB arrangement of the folk song for her class.

collocation: SAB arrangement

同義詞

文法句型

SAB + noun

for SAB

SAB arrangement

用法筆記

Standard choral abbreviation found on sheet music and in choir advertisements. The three parts cover soprano (highest), alto (mid-low female), and baritone (mid-low male). For four-part music the corresponding abbreviation is SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass).

常見錯誤

❌I sing sab in the choir.
✅I sing in the SAB section of the choir.
💡'SAB' labels the voice-part combination, not a single person's part.