ta
/tɑː/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɑ] /tɑː/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌtiːˈeɪ/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɑ] /ˌtiːˈeɪ/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈɑ] /ˈtä/ (ame, mw)
ta — exclamation
1. a very informal British way of saying 'thank you', especially in quick everyday
a very informal British way of saying 'thank you', especially in quick everyday speech.
Ta for carrying the heavy boxes upstairs, Christopher.
ta for + verb-ing to thank someone quickly
Ayana waved from the taxi and called, "Ta, see you tomorrow!"
"Here is your tea." "Ta, Nora, I was freezing outside."
Kevin sent a note saying ta for the concert ticket.
文法句型
Ta!
ta for + noun / verb-ing
用法筆記
Used mainly in British English and in very casual speech or playful writing. It is much less formal than 'thank you' and can sound old-fashioned or child-directed in some contexts.
常見錯誤
ta — noun
1. the short form of the Territorial Army, the former name of a part-time reserve f
the short form of the Territorial Army, the former name of a part-time reserve force of the British Army.
Pedro joined the TA while he was studying engineering in Leeds.
join the TA for enlistment in the reserve force
Maja's grandfather served in the TA after the war.
The museum displayed old TA uniforms beside field radios.
A local newspaper ran a story about training in the TA.
- Territorial Army
the full name written out instead of the abbreviation
- reserve force
a more general term, not the exact historical British name
文法句型
the TA
in the TA
join the TA
用法筆記
This is a British term tied to the former name of the force; modern references often use newer official names instead. Distinguish it from sense 2, which is about school or university work rather than military service.
2. the short form of teaching assistant, a person who helps a teacher or professor
the short form of teaching assistant, a person who helps a teacher or professor with classes, marking, or practical tasks.
Imran asked the TA to explain the homework after class.
ask the TA for help with class work
The TA handed out quiz papers before the students arrived.
Yumi emailed her TA about the missed lab session.
Our TA stayed late to help the group finish the experiment.
- teaching assistant
the full form of the abbreviation
- class assistant
a looser school term, not the standard university title
文法句型
a TA
the course TA
ask the TA
用法筆記
Common in school and university contexts, especially in North American English and campus speech. Distinguish it from sense 1: this sense refers to an assistant in education, not a military organization.