2nd
2nd — 形容詞
1. used for the person or thing that comes after the first one in a date, list, pla
第二的
在順序、日期或名次中排第二
used for the person or thing that comes after the first one in a date, list, place, or ranking
Devika sat in the 2nd row during the parents' meeting.
Devika 坐在家長會的第二排。
the 2nd + noun for numbered order
The 2nd train to Chiayi leaves after the lunch break.
開往嘉義的第二班火車在午休後出發。
the 2nd + transport noun
Esteban won the 2nd prize in the school poster contest.
Esteban 在學校海報比賽拿到第二名。
We moved into the 2nd apartment above the bakery.
我們搬進了麵包店樓上的第二間公寓。
文法句型
the 2nd + noun
someone's 2nd + noun
用法筆記
This is the common numeral form in dates, rankings, floor numbers, labels, and short written lists. In continuous formal prose, many writers spell out second instead.
常見錯誤
2. used for someone or something that is below the main, best, or top one in rank,
副的；次級的
在地位、品質或重要性上居次
used for someone or something that is below the main, best, or top one in rank, authority, quality, or importance
Imani kept the 2nd choice ready in case the tent tore.
Imani 先把第二選擇準備好，以防帳篷破掉。
2nd choice for backup preference
Felix served as the ship's 2nd officer that summer.
Felix 那年夏天在船上擔任二副。
2nd officer for subordinate rank
The 2nd team trained on the far field after class.
第二隊下課後在遠端球場訓練。
Our 2nd option is to hold the concert indoors.
我們的第二方案是把音樂會移到室內。
文法句型
2nd choice
2nd officer
2nd team
2nd option
用法筆記
This sense focuses on lower rank or backup status, not simple numbered order. Distinguish it from sense 1, where 2nd only marks place in a sequence.
3. used for another person or thing of the same kind, especially an extra one after
另一個的
額外再來的一個
used for another person or thing of the same kind, especially an extra one after the first
Noor packed a 2nd shirt because the forecast looked wet.
Noor 多帶了一件襯衫，因為天氣預報看來會下雨。
a 2nd + noun for an extra item
The nurse asked for a 2nd sample after the first tube spilled.
第一支試管灑出來後，護理師又要了一份樣本。
Eitan made a 2nd attempt after the ladder slipped.
梯子滑開後，Eitan 又試了第二次。
We borrowed a 2nd key from the landlord.
我們向房東借了另一把鑰匙。
文法句型
a 2nd + noun
make a 2nd attempt
用法筆記
This sense means one more of the same kind. It often appears when the first item failed, was not enough, or is being kept separate.
4. describing the driving gear that is one step above first gear
二檔的
指比一檔高一級的前進檔位
describing the driving gear that is one step above first gear
Élise kept the car in 2nd gear on the steep lane.
Élise 在陡坡小路上一直讓車保持在二檔。
in 2nd gear
The instructor told Ayesha to shift into 2nd after the turn.
教練叫 Ayesha 轉彎後升到二檔。
shift into 2nd
Diego stayed in 2nd while the road climbed past the farms.
道路爬過農地時，Diego 一直維持在二檔。
The bike feels smoother in 2nd on this gravel path.
這條碎石路上，腳踏車用二檔騎起來更順。
文法句型
in 2nd gear
shift into 2nd gear
用法筆記
This sense is tied to driving or cycling contexts. Distinguish it from the general order sense in sense 1.
5. describing the lower of two similar instrument or voice parts in a group
第二部的
合奏或合唱中較低的第二聲部
describing the lower of two similar instrument or voice parts in a group
Devika practiced the 2nd violin line before the concert.
Devika 在音樂會前練了第二小提琴的聲部。
2nd violin
The conductor moved Esteban to 2nd flute for this piece.
指揮把 Esteban 調到這首曲子的第二長笛。
2nd flute
Kevin sang 2nd tenor in the festival choir.
Kevin 在音樂節合唱團裡唱第二男高音。
Naoko marked the 2nd trumpet notes in bright pencil.
Naoko 用亮色鉛筆標出了第二小號的音。
文法句型
2nd violin
2nd flute
2nd tenor
2nd trumpet
用法筆記
Used in choirs, bands, and orchestras for the supporting lower line of a pair.
2nd — 副詞
1. after one other person or thing and before the rest
居次
排在一個人或事物之後
after one other person or thing and before the rest
Devika finished 2nd in the city spelling final.
Devika 在全市拼字決賽中拿了第二名。
finish 2nd
The green horse came 2nd after a strong last lap.
那匹綠馬最後一圈衝得很快，結果跑到第二。
come 2nd
Our class ranked 2nd in the recycling challenge.
我們班在資源回收挑戰中排名第二。
Esteban's photo placed 2nd at the night market contest.
Esteban 的照片在夜市攝影比賽中得了第二名。
文法句型
finish 2nd
come 2nd
rank 2nd
place 2nd
用法筆記
This sense marks result or position in a competition, list, or comparison. It is especially common in scoreboards, rankings, and informal reports.
2. as the second point, reason, or step that you mention
其次
作為第二點來補充或列舉
as the second point, reason, or step that you mention
2nd, wash the rice before you heat the soup pot.
第二，先把米洗好，再去熱湯鍋。
2nd, as a step marker
2nd, the coach checked every helmet for loose straps.
第二，教練檢查了每一頂安全帽的鬆緊帶。
The guide said 2nd that everyone should carry water.
導覽員第二點提到，每個人都該帶水。
2nd, let us thank the neighbors who opened their homes.
第二，讓我們感謝那些打開家門幫忙的鄰居。
文法句型
2nd, + clause
say 2nd that + clause
用法筆記
This is common in notes, slides, online posts, and spoken instructions. In formal continuous prose, secondly is often preferred.
2nd — 名詞
1. the person, thing, place, or date in the second position of a list, queue, month
第二個
順序、排名或日期中的第二個
the person, thing, place, or date in the second position of a list, queue, month, or contest
Imani was the 2nd through the library doors this morning.
Imani 今天早上是第二個走進圖書館大門的人。
the 2nd through + place
Felix finished a close 2nd in the district chess final.
Felix 在分區西洋棋決賽中只差一點拿到第二名。
a close 2nd
The bakery offered free tea to the 2nd in line.
那家麵包店請排第二位的人喝免費茶。
We scheduled the repair for the 2nd of August.
我們把維修時間排在八月二日。
文法句型
the 2nd in line
a close 2nd
the 2nd of + month
用法筆記
This noun sense can refer to the second person or thing in a sequence, or to second place in a contest when the result context is clear.
2. the driving gear that is one step above first gear in a vehicle or bicycle
二檔
車輛或腳踏車比一檔高一級的檔位
the driving gear that is one step above first gear in a vehicle or bicycle
The van shook because it stayed in 2nd on the flat road.
那台廂型車在平路上一直留在二檔，所以整台車都在抖。
stay in 2nd
Noor dropped into 2nd before the sharp mountain bend.
Noor 在急彎前降到二檔。
drop into 2nd
Eitan forgot the car was still in 2nd at the traffic light.
Eitan 忘了車在紅綠燈前還維持在二檔。
The mechanic said the bike chain slips most in 2nd.
技師說這台腳踏車的鏈條在二檔時最容易打滑。
文法句型
in 2nd
drop into 2nd
stay in 2nd
用法筆記
When the driving context is clear, people often say in 2nd without repeating gear.
3. the second base in baseball, or the position reached there
二壘
棒球場上的第二個壘包
the second base in baseball, or the position reached there
The runner slid into 2nd just ahead of the tag.
跑者滑進二壘時，剛好比觸殺快一步。
slide into 2nd
One wild throw let both boys move up to 2nd.
一次暴傳讓兩個男孩都推進到二壘。
move up to 2nd
Apinya stole 2nd while the catcher argued with the umpire.
捕手和裁判爭論時，Apinya 趁機盜上二壘。
The shortstop stood near 2nd for the double play.
游擊手站在二壘附近準備雙殺。
文法句型
slide into 2nd
steal 2nd
move up to 2nd
用法筆記
Common in baseball commentary and score reports. In this sense, 2nd nearly always refers to the base itself.
4. the lower of two similar instrument or voice parts in a group
第二聲部
合奏或合唱中較低的第二聲部
the lower of two similar instrument or voice parts in a group
Imani switched from 1st to 2nd for the evening concert.
Imani 為了晚上的音樂會，從第一聲部改到第二聲部。
switch from 1st to 2nd
Felix sang 2nd while the lead line carried the tune.
Felix 唱第二聲部，主旋律則由領唱線負責。
sing 2nd
The teacher gave Noor the 2nd in the recorder duet.
老師把直笛二重奏的第二聲部交給 Noor。
Ayesha plays 2nd when the youth orchestra rehearses Mozart.
青年樂團排練莫札特時，Ayesha 會演奏第二聲部。
文法句型
play 2nd
sing 2nd
take the 2nd
用法筆記
Musicians often use this short noun form when the instrument or section is already understood from the context.
5. a musical interval formed by two notes that are next to each other in the scale
二度音程
由音階中相鄰兩音形成的音程
a musical interval formed by two notes that are next to each other in the scale
The exercise begins with a rising 2nd in the melody.
這個練習從旋律中的上行二度音程開始。
a rising 2nd
Eitan heard a harsh 2nd when the singers missed the note.
歌手唱偏時，Eitan 聽見了一個刺耳的二度音程。
hear a 2nd
The teacher asked the class to write a major 2nd.
老師要全班寫出一個大二度音程。
Diego played the 2nd slowly before adding the third note.
Diego 先慢慢彈出那個二度音程，再加上第三個音。
文法句型
a major 2nd
a rising 2nd
hear a 2nd
用法筆記
This is a technical music-theory sense. It refers to the distance between notes, not to a supporting part in an ensemble.