3rd
3rd — 形容詞
1. happening or coming after two others in a sequence or arrangement — for example,
第三
序列中排在第二之後的
happening or coming after two others in a sequence or arrangement — for example, the 3rd floor of a building, or the 3rd day of a week.
Their hotel room is on the 3rd floor, with a view of the park.
他們的旅館房間在 3 樓，可以看到公園的景色。
the 3rd + floor — ordinal with building levels
Amara's birthday falls on the 3rd of November this year.
Amara 的生日是今年 11 月 3 號。
the 3rd of + month — date expression
Emma finished the race in 3rd place among forty runners.
Emma 在四十名跑者中以第 3 名完賽。
The 3rd chapter of the novel introduces the main conflict.
這本小說的第 3 章介紹了主要衝突。
Omar was the 3rd person to arrive at the meeting this morning.
Omar 是今天早上第三個到達會議現場的人。
- 3rd
the numeral form, used in addresses, dates, and lists for quick reading
文法句型
the 3rd + noun
用法筆記
Common in addresses, dates, and lists of ordered items. When writing the date, British English uses '3rd November' while American English uses 'November 3rd'.
常見錯誤
2. having a level of importance, authority, or quality that is one step below secon
第三等
在重要性或權力上排名第三
having a level of importance, authority, or quality that is one step below second — for example, the 3rd most senior officer in an organization, or a film ranked 3rd best of the year.
The vice president is the 3rd highest-ranking official in the company.
副總裁是公司裡第三高的主管。
the 3rd + superlative adjective — 3rd highest/largest/best
At age twenty-two, Mateo became the 3rd youngest player ever to join the national team.
Mateo 在二十二歲時成為國家隊史上第三年輕的球員。
This university is ranked the 3rd best for engineering in the country.
這所大學的工程學院在國內排名第三。
Kwame is the 3rd in command of the entire rescue operation.
Kwame 是整個救援行動的第三指揮官。
The 3rd largest city in the region has a population of about two million.
該地區第三大城的人口約有兩百萬。
文法句型
the 3rd + noun + in/of/below + group
用法筆記
Often paired with superlative adjectives (3rd largest, 3rd highest, 3rd best) or with fixed hierarchy expressions (3rd in command, 3rd in line).
常見錯誤
3. describing the forward gear of a vehicle that delivers more speed than the secon
三檔的
車輛的第三個前進檔位
describing the forward gear of a vehicle that delivers more speed than the second gear — for example, engaging 3rd gear when a car reaches about thirty kilometres per hour.
Ananya shifted into 3rd gear as the car reached the main road.
Ananya 在車子開到主要道路時換到了 3 檔。
The truck struggled to maintain speed in 3rd gear on the steep hill.
卡車在陡坡上以 3 檔行駛時很吃力。
in 3rd gear — prepositional phrase for gear state
Learning to use the 3rd gear smoothly is an important driving skill.
學會平順地使用 3 檔是重要的駕駛技巧。
Felix skipped 3rd gear entirely and went straight from second to fourth.
Felix 完全跳過了 3 檔，直接從 2 檔換到 4 檔。
文法句型
3rd gear
用法筆記
Used only for vehicles with manual transmissions. In automatic cars, the gearbox selects gears automatically, so 3rd is not referred to directly by the driver in everyday conversation.
4. equal to one of three exactly equal parts of something — for example, a 3rd shar
三分之一的
三等份中的一份
equal to one of three exactly equal parts of something — for example, a 3rd share of the profits, meaning each person gets the same amount as the other two.
Each of the three partners received a 3rd share of the business profits.
三位合夥人各獲得企業利潤的三分之一。
a 3rd share — fixed expression for equal division among three
The recipe asks for a 3rd cup of sugar and two cups of flour.
食譜需要三分之一杯的糖和兩杯麵粉。
About a 3rd portion of the garden was set aside for growing vegetables.
大約三分之一的花園被劃出來種植蔬菜。
The children split the cake into three equal pieces, each taking a 3rd piece.
孩子們把蛋糕分成了三等份，每人拿三分之一塊。
- third
the word form, more common than the numeral in speech and informal writing
文法句型
a 3rd + noun
one 3rd + noun
用法筆記
The word 'third' (not '3rd') is more commonly used for fractions in everyday language ('a third of the cake'). The numeral form '3rd' appears more in technical or written contexts like recipes and legal documents.
常見錯誤
5. occurring at the end position in each repeated group of three items — for exampl
每第三個
每組中第三個出現的
occurring at the end position in each repeated group of three items — for example, a bus that runs every 3rd hour, meaning the service repeats every three hours.
The train to the airport leaves every 3rd hour, starting at six in the morning.
前往機場的火車每三小時一班，從早上六點開始。
every 3rd + time noun — recurring pattern
In this parking lot, every 3rd space is reserved for electric vehicles.
在這個停車場，每三個車位中就有一個保留給電動車。
The magazine subscription sends a free gift with every 3rd issue.
這本雜誌的訂閱方案每三期贈送一次免費禮物。
Lukas checks the oil level every 3rd time he fills up the car.
Lukas 每次加滿油時會順便檢查機油，每三次檢查一次。
文法句型
every 3rd + noun
3rd — 名詞
1. the person, thing, or position that is number three in a group or sequence — for
第三個
系列中第三個的人或物
the person, thing, or position that is number three in a group or sequence — for example, being the 3rd to speak at a meeting, or the 3rd of the month.
Yuto was the 3rd to cross the finish line in the school relay race.
Yuto 在學校接力賽中第三個衝過終點線。
the 3rd to + verb — ordinal followed by infinitive
The office closes early on the 3rd of every month for staff training.
辦公室每個月 3 號提早關門進行員工訓練。
the 3rd of + month — date pattern
Ingrid picked the 3rd from the left because the pattern matched her sofa.
Ingrid 選了左邊第三個，因為花樣跟她的沙發很搭。
The committee marked the 3rd on the list as the most suitable candidate for the job.
委員會把清單上的第三個人標記為最適合這份工作的候選人。
The 3rd of September is the first day of classes at most schools here.
這裡大多數學校在 9 月 3 號開學。
文法句型
the 3rd
finish 3rd
用法筆記
When referring to dates, use 'the 3rd of November' (British) or 'November 3rd' (American). In competitions, 'finish 3rd' or 'come 3rd' does not take an article.
常見錯誤
2. a person or thing that holds the position just after the second in importance, a
第三位
權力或重要性排第三的人或事物
a person or thing that holds the position just after the second in importance, authority, or quality — for example, the 3rd in line for the throne, or a product ranked 3rd in sales.
The finance director is the 3rd in the company's chain of command.
財務總監是公司指揮鏈中的第三號人物。
the 3rd in + hierarchy expression
Deepak's novel was voted the 3rd most popular book at the library this year.
Deepak 的小說今年被圖書館讀者票選為第三受歡迎的書。
Layla was promoted to 3rd in the regional sales rankings after only six months.
Layla 只花了六個月就在區域銷售排名中升上了第三名。
The prince is currently the 3rd in line for the crown after his father and brother.
王子目前在父親和兄長之後，是王位的第三順位繼承人。
This smartphone model ranks 3rd in customer satisfaction surveys across Asia.
這款智慧型手機在亞洲的客戶滿意度調查中排名第三。
文法句型
the 3rd in + group
3. one of three equal parts that together make up a whole amount or thing — for exa
三分之一
整體三等份中的一份
one of three equal parts that together make up a whole amount or thing — for example, a 3rd of the students, or a 3rd of the available budget.
A 3rd of the employees voted to accept the new contract agreement.
三分之一的員工投票同意了新的合約協議。
a 3rd of + plural noun — fraction of a group
Sofia spends roughly a 3rd of her monthly salary on rent and utilities.
Sofia 每月大約將三分之一的薪水花在房租和水電費上。
Nearly a 3rd of the island's land was turned into a national park.
島上將近三分之一的土地被改建為國家公園。
The recipe calls for one 3rd of a cup of olive oil and two cups of flour.
食譜需要三分之一杯橄欖油和兩杯麵粉。
About a 3rd of the villagers lost their homes in the terrible flood.
約有三分之一的村民在可怕的洪水中失去了家園。
- third
more common in spoken English; identical meaning
文法句型
a 3rd of + noun
one 3rd
用法筆記
In everyday speech, 'a third' is far more common than 'a 3rd'. The numeral form appears more in recipes, statistics, and formal writing. This sense is often used after 'about', 'roughly', or 'nearly' for approximate amounts.
常見錯誤
4. the third of the four bases that a baseball player must touch in order to score
三壘
棒球場上的第三個壘包
the third of the four bases that a baseball player must touch in order to score a run, located between second base and home plate — for example, a runner standing safely on 3rd.
The runner on 3rd sprinted toward home plate when the batter hit the ball.
三壘上的跑者看到打者擊出球後立刻衝向本壘。
on 3rd / at 3rd — position of a runner
Valentina has played 3rd for the team since her first year in college.
Valentina 從大學一年級起就為球隊守三壘。
play 3rd — act as third baseman
The shortstop threw the ball to 3rd in time to tag the approaching runner.
游擊手及時把球傳到三壘，觸殺了正在接近的跑者。
With two players already out, the batter hit a fast ground ball toward 3rd.
在兩人出局的情況下，打者將一個快速滾地球打向三壘。
- third base
the full term for the position; '3rd' is the abbreviation used in scorekeeping and fast speech
文法句型
at 3rd
to 3rd
play 3rd
用法筆記
In baseball contexts, 'third' is usually shortened to '3rd' in scorekeeping and casual conversation. 'Play 3rd' means playing the defensive position of third baseman. 'At 3rd' means the base itself.
5. the forward gear in a vehicle that provides a speed range higher than second gea
三檔
車輛的第三個前進檔位
the forward gear in a vehicle that provides a speed range higher than second gear and lower than fourth — for example, shifting into 3rd when driving at about 40 kilometres per hour on a city street.
Elena shifted into 3rd as she accelerated onto the highway entrance ramp.
Elena 加速開上高速公路匝道時換到了 3 檔。
shift into 3rd — common driving instruction
The car makes a strange noise when it is running in 3rd gear at low speed.
這輛車用 3 檔低速行駛時會發出奇怪的聲音。
Learning to move smoothly from 2nd into 3rd takes most drivers a few weeks.
學習從 2 檔平順地換到 3 檔通常需要幾週的時間。
When the road flattened out, Hassan switched from 3rd to 4th gear easily.
道路變平之後，Hassan 輕鬆地從 3 檔換到了 4 檔。
文法句型
in 3rd
into 3rd
shift to 3rd
用法筆記
In everyday conversation, drivers say 'in third' or 'in 3rd' without repeating 'gear'. The phrase 'drop into 3rd' means shifting down from a higher gear, often for overtaking or climbing.
6. the distance in pitch between two notes that are separated by three steps of a m
三度音程
相隔三個音階的音高距離
the distance in pitch between two notes that are separated by three steps of a musical scale, measured as either a major or minor interval — for example, the interval from C up to E is a major 3rd, and from C up to E-flat is a minor 3rd.
The interval from C up to E is a major 3rd, which sounds bright and happy.
從 C 到 E 的音程是大三度，聽起來明亮且愉快。
major 3rd / minor 3rd — quality labels for the interval
The two violinists practised playing in parallel 3rds until their intonation was perfect.
兩位小提琴手反覆練習平行三度，直到音準完美為止。
parallel 3rds — two parts moving together at the interval
Chopin's piece features a haunting melody built mostly on minor 3rds.
蕭邦的這首曲子以小三度為主要素材，旋律令人難忘。
Singers often warm up by sliding between notes a 3rd apart to improve their ear.
歌手們通常會在三度音程之間滑動嗓音來開嗓，以提升聽力。
文法句型
a 3rd
major/minor 3rd
用法筆記
Musicians distinguish between a major 3rd (four semitones) and a minor 3rd (three semitones). Understanding 3rds is essential for building basic chords: a major chord uses a major 3rd and a minor chord uses a minor 3rd.
7. a specific note that sits three scale steps above the root of a chord or scale,
三度音
和弦或音階中的第三個音
a specific note that sits three scale steps above the root of a chord or scale, determining whether the chord sounds major or minor — for example, the note E is the 3rd of a C major chord.
In a C major chord, the note E is the 3rd and gives the chord its bright quality.
在 C 大調和弦中，E 這個音是三度音，賦予和弦明亮的特質。
the 3rd of + chord name — identifying a chord tone
The piano teacher showed Haruki how to find the 3rd of any chord on the keyboard.
鋼琴老師教 Haruki 如何在鍵盤上找出任何和弦的三度音。
If you lower the 3rd of a major chord by a semitone, the chord becomes minor.
如果將大調和弦的三度音降低半音，和弦就會變成小調。
Chidi practised identifying the 3rd of each chord by listening to recordings.
Chidi 透過聽錄音來練習辨識每個和弦的三度音。
文法句型
the 3rd of + chord/scale
用法筆記
This sense is distinct from the interval sense (noun/6): the interval is the distance between two notes, while this sense refers to the actual note that sits at that distance from the root. Music theory students learn to identify the 3rd as the note that defines major versus minor quality.
8. the combination of two notes spaced three scale steps apart, played or sung at t
三度和聲
相距三度的兩個音同時發出的和聲
the combination of two notes spaced three scale steps apart, played or sung at the same time to create a harmonious sound — for example, two voices singing together in 3rds throughout a chorus.
The choir sang the final verse in sweet, gentle 3rds that filled the hall.
合唱團以甜美柔和的三度和聲演唱了最後一段歌詞，歌聲充滿整個大廳。
sing/play in 3rds — performing with parallel harmony
The guitar and violin harmonised in parallel 3rds during the slow section.
吉他和小提琴在慢板樂章中以平行三度進行合奏。
Traditional folk music in many cultures uses 3rds as the main type of harmony.
許多文化的傳統民謠都以三度作為主要的和聲型態。
Ananya and Yuna practised singing in 3rds until their voices blended perfectly.
Ananya 和 Yuna 反覆練習以三度和聲演唱，直到兩人的聲音完美融合。
文法句型
in 3rds
sing/play in 3rds
用法筆記
Singing or playing 'in 3rds' is one of the simplest and most common harmony techniques. Two people sing the same melody but one starts on a note a 3rd above. This is different from the '3rd' as an isolated interval (sense 6).
9. products that are sold at a reduced price because their quality is lower than th
次等品
品質低於二等品的瑕疵商品
products that are sold at a reduced price because their quality is lower than the standard for second-grade items, often containing noticeable defects — for example, factory 3rds sold in discount bins.
The factory sells its 3rds at a discount store next to the main warehouse.
該工廠在總倉旁邊的折扣店銷售次等品。
factory 3rds / manufacturer's 3rds — commercial term for low-grade goods
These ceramic bowls are 3rds because each one has a small crack in the glaze.
這些陶瓷碗是次等品，因為每個碗的釉面都有細小裂紋。
Clothing 3rds are labelled with a small tear in the tag so they cannot be sold at full price.
服飾次等品的標籤上會有一個小切口，表示不能以全價出售。
The outlet store specialises in 3rds from well-known kitchenware brands.
這間暢貨中心專賣知名廚房用品品牌的次等品。
- seconds
similar concept but one grade above 3rds; 'seconds' have minor flaws while '3rds' have more noticeable defects
文法句型
3rds
用法筆記
This grading system ranks goods as 'firsts' (perfect), 'seconds' (minor flaws), and '3rds' (noticeable defects). The term is used mainly in manufacturing, textiles, and ceramics. Not commonly encountered by general consumers outside outlet stores.