aye

/aɪ/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈaɪ] /aɪ/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈaɪ] /ˈī/ (ame, mw)

aye — 副詞

1. used instead of yes to give a positive answer or show you agree, especially in S

1.副詞B2
釋義

是的

表示同意或肯定回答

used instead of yes to give a positive answer or show you agree, especially in Scottish or northern British speech

例句

Aye, I can meet you outside the station at six.

是的，我六點可以在車站外面跟你碰面。

aye + clause giving a direct positive reply

When Omar asked if the seats were free, I said aye.

當 Omar 問那些位子能不能坐時，我說是的。

同義詞
  • yes

    neutral and standard in all varieties of English

  • yeah

    more casual and conversational than aye

  • certainly

    more formal and often more deliberate

反義詞
  • no

    direct opposite used for refusal or disagreement

文法句型

aye + clause

say aye

用法筆記

Mostly regional in Scotland and the north of England. In standard modern English, yes is the neutral choice in both speech and writing.

常見錯誤

❌Aye, I have attached the report, Ms. Lee.
✅Yes, I have attached the report, Ms. Lee.
💡Aye sounds regional or old-fashioned, so yes is safer in formal business English.

2. used to show that you have heard an order and will carry it out, especially in n

2.副詞B2
釋義

遵命

表示聽到指令並會照辦

used to show that you have heard an order and will carry it out, especially in naval language or joking imitation of it

例句

Aye aye, Captain, I will check the ropes before dawn.

遵命，船長，我會在天亮前檢查繩索。

aye aye + title after receiving an order

The cadet snapped to attention and replied aye aye, sir.

那名學員立刻立正，回答：「遵命，長官。」

同義詞
  • understood

    shows that the instruction has been heard

  • roger

    used in radio or military-style communication

  • certainly

    can promise action, but without the naval flavor

反義詞
  • no

    shows refusal instead of compliance

文法句型

aye aye

aye aye + title

用法筆記

Often appears as aye aye rather than a single aye. Distinguish it from sense 1: this sense accepts an instruction and promises action, rather than simply answering yes.

常見錯誤

❌Aye aye, I like your idea.
✅Aye, I like your idea.
💡Aye aye is for accepting an order or instruction, not for ordinary agreement.

3. used at the start of a remark to make people notice something, often with surpri

3.副詞C1
釋義

哎呀

用來提醒注意或表示發現

used at the start of a remark to make people notice something, often with surprise, interest, or mild amusement

例句

Aye, there is the missing glove under your chair.

哎呀，遺失的手套就在你椅子下面。

attention-getting opener before pointing something out

Aye, so that is why the dog kept barking at the gate.

哎呀，原來這就是那隻狗一直在門口叫的原因。

同義詞
  • oh

    common modern opener showing reaction or discovery

  • look

    more direct when calling attention to something visible

文法句型

aye, + clause

aye, look + clause

用法筆記

Often sounds old-fashioned or theatrical in modern English. Distinguish it from sense 1, which directly answers yes; this sense introduces a reaction or points something out.

4. always or continually, mainly in old-fashioned use or in some regional varieties

4.副詞C2
釋義

總是

一直都；老是如此

always or continually, mainly in old-fashioned use or in some regional varieties of English

例句

Her grandmother aye kept a warm loaf by the stove.

她外婆總是在火爐旁放著一大條熱麵包。

aye before the main verb in a regional pattern

The two brothers were aye arguing about who would wash the pan.

那兩兄弟總是為了誰去洗平底鍋而吵架。

同義詞
  • always

    the normal modern standard form

  • continually

    more formal and often stresses repetition

  • ever

    older literary relative rather than a direct everyday substitute

反義詞

文法句型

aye + verb

be + aye + -ing

用法筆記

Used mainly in older writing or regional speech. In present-day standard English, always is the normal word for this meaning.

常見錯誤

❌She aye checks her email before bed.
✅She always checks her email before bed.
💡Outside regional or literary styles, always is the natural modern choice.

aye — 名詞