1st
1st — 形容詞
1. used for the person or thing that comes before every other one in a numbered ord
第一的
表示順序、日期或排名中的第一
used for the person or thing that comes before every other one in a numbered order, date, or ranking
Ada was the 1st student to hand in the science project.
Ada 是第一個交出科學報告的學生。
the 1st + noun for sequence
The 1st train to Tainan leaves before sunrise on weekdays.
開往台南的第一班火車平日都在日出前發車。
the 1st + transport noun
Jack lives on the 1st floor of the old apartment building.
Jack 住在那棟舊公寓的一樓。
This is Putri's 1st time speaking to the whole class.
這是 Putri 第一次在全班面前發言。
文法句型
the 1st + noun
someone's 1st + noun
用法筆記
In writing, 1st is common in dates, rankings, lists, and labels. In continuous formal prose, many writers spell out first instead.
常見錯誤
2. describing the lowest forward driving gear in a car, truck, or bicycle
一檔的
指車輛最低的前進檔位
describing the lowest forward driving gear in a car, truck, or bicycle
The van climbed the steep hill in 1st gear all morning.
那台貨車整個上午都用一檔爬那個陡坡。
in 1st gear
Sana eased the car into 1st gear at the traffic light.
Sana 在紅燈前把車排進一檔。
into 1st gear
Keep the bike in 1st gear when the path gets rocky.
路面變得顛簸時，要讓腳踏車維持在一檔。
The driving coach told Jin to start in 1st gear.
駕訓教練叫 Jin 從一檔起步。
文法句型
in 1st gear
shift into 1st gear
用法筆記
This sense almost always appears with gear. Distinguish it from sense 1, which marks order rather than vehicle speed.
3. describing the highest part played or sung in a group of similar instruments or
高音部的
指合奏或合唱中的最高聲部
describing the highest part played or sung in a group of similar instruments or voices
Élise played 1st violin during the school concert.
Élise 在學校音樂會上拉第一小提琴。
1st violin
The choir director asked João to sing 1st tenor tonight.
合唱指揮請 João 今晚唱第一男高音。
1st tenor
Only the 1st flute carries the melody in that passage.
那一段旋律只有第一長笛在演奏主線。
Christopher won the 1st trumpet part after spring auditions.
Christopher 在春季試音後拿到了第一小號聲部。
文法句型
1st violin
1st tenor
1st flute
用法筆記
Used in orchestra, band, and choir settings to mark the lead or highest line in a section.
1st — 副詞
1. before anyone or anything else in time, position, or importance
最先
在時間、位置或重要性上排最前
before anyone or anything else in time, position, or importance
Finish your report 1st, then help the new intern.
先把你的報告完成，再去幫那位新實習生。
1st before a second action
The red boat reached the harbor 1st in the storm.
那艘紅船在暴風雨中最先抵達港口。
arrive 1st
We always put safety 1st on school trips.
我們校外教學時總是最先考慮安全。
Selim arrived 1st and unlocked the practice room.
Selim 最先到，然後打開了練習室。
文法句型
arrive 1st
put something 1st
用法筆記
Use this sense when one action, person, or priority comes before the others.
2. as the first point, step, or item that you mention
首先
表示先提第一點或第一步
as the first point, step, or item that you mention
1st, check the map before you leave the station.
首先，離開車站前先看一下地圖。
1st, as a step marker
1st, the teacher explained how to share the lab tools.
首先，老師說明了要怎麼共用實驗室工具。
The guide said 1st that everyone needed a helmet.
導覽員先說，大家都需要戴安全帽。
1st, let me thank the neighbors who cleaned the park.
首先，讓我謝謝那些清理公園的鄰居。
文法句型
1st, + clause
say 1st that + clause
用法筆記
Common in notes, online posts, and spoken instructions. In more formal continuous prose, firstly is sometimes preferred.
3. on the first occasion when something happens
初次
某件事在第一次發生時
on the first occasion when something happens
Feng sang on stage for the 1st time at graduation.
Feng 在畢業典禮上第一次登台唱歌。
for the 1st time
Jin flew alone for the 1st time during summer break.
Jin 在暑假時第一次自己搭飛機。
Ada used chopsticks for the 1st time at the night market.
Ada 在夜市第一次用筷子吃東西。
The puppy slept through the night for the 1st time.
那隻小狗第一次一整夜都睡著。
文法句型
for the 1st time
用法筆記
This sense nearly always appears in the fixed phrase for the 1st time.
4. before another choice because you want it more or think it matters more
優先
先選某個人或做法而不是別的
before another choice because you want it more or think it matters more
Putri always asks local staff 1st when she needs directions.
Putri 需要問路時，總是優先問當地工作人員。
ask someone 1st
We call the campus nurse 1st if someone feels faint.
如果有人快昏倒了，我們會優先打給校護。
The team turns to Ada 1st when a printer stops working.
印表機出問題時，團隊會優先找 Ada。
Christopher looks for used books 1st to save money.
Christopher 為了省錢，會優先找二手書。
文法句型
ask someone 1st
go to someone 1st
用法筆記
This sense focuses on preferred choice. Distinguish it from sense 1, where 1st only marks sequence or rank.
1st — 名詞
1. the person, thing, or event that comes before all the others in a set or happens
第一個
最先出現的人、物或事件
the person, thing, or event that comes before all the others in a set or happens before the rest
Jabari was the 1st through the school gate this morning.
Jabari 今天早上是第一個穿過校門的人。
the 1st through + place
The new cafe gave a free drink to the 1st in line.
那家新咖啡店送給排第一個的人一杯免費飲料。
the 1st in line
That storm was the 1st of the wet season.
那場暴風雨是雨季的第一場。
The 1st on the waiting list accepted the room.
候補名單上的第一個人接受了那個房間。
文法句型
the 1st in + group
the 1st of + period
用法筆記
This sense names the earliest member of a set or the earliest event in a series. It often needs a phrase that shows the set or period.
2. the position of the winner in a race, game, or other competition
第一名
比賽中的冠軍名次
the position of the winner in a race, game, or other competition
Our relay team finished in 1st after a perfect final lap.
我們的接力隊靠著完美的最後一圈拿下第一名。
finish in 1st
Mina's dog took 1st at the weekend show.
Mina 的狗在週末比賽中拿到第一名。
take 1st
The bakery came in 1st at the city pie contest.
那家麵包店在全市派餅比賽中得了第一名。
Only one point separated the swimmers, but Yuto got 1st.
兩位游泳選手只差一分，但 Yuto 還是拿到第一名。
文法句型
finish in 1st
take 1st
用法筆記
Common in result lists, sports, animal shows, and prize competitions.
3. the lowest forward gear in a car, truck, or bicycle
一檔
車輛最低的前進檔位
the lowest forward gear in a car, truck, or bicycle
The driver left the truck in 1st on the steep ramp.
司機把卡車停在陡坡上時留在一檔。
leave something in 1st
Shift into 1st before you pull away from the curb.
離開路邊前，先排進一檔。
shift into 1st
The bike felt jerky because it stayed in 1st too long.
那台腳踏車一直停在一檔太久，所以騎起來很頓。
Rosa forgot she was still in 1st at the light.
Rosa 忘了自己在紅燈前還掛在一檔。
文法句型
in 1st
shift into 1st
用法筆記
This noun sense often appears without the word gear when the driving context is already clear.
4. the highest voice or instrument part in a group, especially in a choir, band, or
第一部
合奏或合唱中的最高聲部
the highest voice or instrument part in a group, especially in a choir, band, or orchestra
Marta moved from 2nd violin to 1st this term.
Marta 這學期從第二小提琴換到第一部。
move to 1st in a section
In the quartet, Nika sang 1st while her sister sang 2nd.
在那個四重唱裡，Nika 唱第一部，她姊姊唱第二部。
sing 1st
During rehearsal, the teacher told Omar to play 1st.
排練時，老師叫 Omar 直接演奏第一部。
Only veteran players are trusted with 1st in that orchestra.
那個樂團只把第一部交給資深團員。
文法句型
play 1st
sing 1st
用法筆記
Used when the ensemble already makes the instrument or voice type obvious.
5. an item of the best quality in a group of goods that have been sorted by grade
頭等品
品質分級中最好的商品
an item of the best quality in a group of goods that have been sorted by grade
The shop sells 1sts at full price and seconds at a discount.
那家店把頭等品照原價賣，次級品則打折。
1sts and seconds
Only the smoothest apples were packed as 1sts for export.
只有最光滑的蘋果才會被裝箱成頭等品出口。
packed as 1sts
This factory sorts its tiles into 1sts and seconds.
這家工廠會把磁磚分成頭等品和次級品。
Buy the 1sts for display and keep the chipped mugs inside.
把頭等品拿去展示，缺角的杯子留在裡面。
文法句型
sell as 1sts
sort into 1sts and seconds
用法筆記
Most common in trade or factory contexts where products are graded by quality.
6. the base that a batter runs to first in baseball
一壘
棒球中打者先跑到的第一個壘包
the base that a batter runs to first in baseball
The runner beat the throw to 1st by half a step.
那名跑者只快了半步就先踩上一壘。
to 1st
Marco dove back to 1st after the pitcher faked a throw.
投手假裝傳球後，Marco 又撲回一壘。
back to 1st
The bunt rolled slowly, and Mei was safe at 1st.
那個短打滾得很慢，所以 Mei 安全上到一壘。
One out and a runner on 1st changed the coach's plan.
一出局又有跑者上一壘，讓教練改變了戰術。
文法句型
to 1st
on 1st
safe at 1st
用法筆記
Used in baseball scoring and commentary. Distinguish it from noun sense 1, which is about sequence rather than a sports base.