ver
ver — noun
1. the season of spring, especially when described in old or poetic writing
the season of spring, especially when described in old or poetic writing
In the old song, ver returns when almond trees begin to flower.
literary use for the season of spring
The chronicler called the first green weeks of March ver.
After a long winter, the valley welcomed ver with bright yellow fields.
The festival poem praises ver as the time of birds and rain.
- spring
the normal everyday term
- springtime
a common full form that sounds less literary
- winter
the cold season that comes before spring
文法句型
in ver
welcome ver
用法筆記
Mostly found in literary, historical, or poetic English. In normal modern use, speakers nearly always say 'spring' or 'springtime' instead.
常見錯誤
ver — abbreviation
1. a shortened written form of 'verse', used when labeling or referring to a line o
a shortened written form of 'verse', used when labeling or referring to a line or section of a song, poem, or scripture
The study guide says to memorize ver. 5 before Friday.
ver. + number in written references
Élise circled the line and wrote 'ver.' in the margin.
The hymn sheet marks each new ver. with a small red number.
Please read the last ver. aloud before the choir repeats the chorus.
- verse
the full form used in speech and standard writing
文法句型
ver. + number
write ver. in the margin
用法筆記
Used in written notes, study guides, and printed labels. In normal speech and most full sentences, people say the full word 'verse' instead.
常見錯誤
2. a shortened written form of 'version', used for editions, files, or products tha
a shortened written form of 'version', used for editions, files, or products that exist in more than one form
The email subject ended with ver. 3 after the final edits.
ver. + number for document versions
Please open the ver. saved on the shared drive yesterday.
Nellie checked the label to make sure this was the latest ver.
The app crashed only on the older ver. of the software.
- version
the full form used in normal speech and prose
文法句型
ver. + number
latest ver.
用法筆記
Common in filenames, technical notes, tables, and labels. In speech, and in most ordinary sentences, the full word 'version' is preferred.
常見錯誤
3. a shortened written form of 'vertex', used in math notes or diagrams to mark the
a shortened written form of 'vertex', used in math notes or diagrams to mark the point where lines of a shape meet
In the diagram, mark the top ver. of the triangle in blue.
ver. in geometry diagrams
The worksheet asks for the angle at ver. A.
Minho found the missing line after joining ver. A to ver. B.
The math note says the cone's ver. lies directly above the base.
- vertex
the full mathematical term
文法句型
ver. A
top ver. of + shape
用法筆記
Seen mainly in classroom diagrams, handwritten notes, and compact labels. In speech and in formal explanations, the full word 'vertex' is usually used.