mister

/ˈmɪstə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɪstər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmi-stər for sense 1 ˌmi-stər or in rapid speech (ˌ)mis(t)/ (ame, mw)

mister — 名詞

1. the word that the abbreviation Mr stands for, used as a polite title before a ma

1.名詞A2
釋義

先生

用於男性姓名或職位前的尊稱

the word that the abbreviation Mr stands for, used as a polite title before a man's family name, full name, or official position.

例句

Please give this letter to Mr. Chen when he arrives at the office.

請把這封信交給陳先生，等他到辦公室時給他。

Mr + surname for polite address

The package was addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Okonkwo at their home in Lagos.

包裹上寫的是 Okonkwo 夫婦在拉哥斯的住址。

Mr + surname for married couple

文法句型

Mr + surname

Mr + title/position

用法筆記

In everyday writing, the abbreviation Mr (British) or Mr. (American) is used instead of the full word mister. The full form mister is mainly used in direct speech or very formal written contexts.

2. a way of speaking to a man whose name you do not know, often used when you are a

2.名詞B1
釋義

喂；先生

對不認識男子的非正式稱呼

a way of speaking to a man whose name you do not know, often used when you are annoyed with him or want to get his attention.

例句

Hey, mister, you dropped your wallet on the pavement!

嘿，先生，你的錢包掉在人行道上了！

mister as attention-getter

Listen carefully, mister, I will not tell you again about the noise.

你聽好，先生，關於噪音的問題我不想再說第二次。

mister for showing annoyance

同義詞
  • sir

    more polite and respectful; the standard polite address for a man

文法句型

mister (as address term)

用法筆記

Can sound rude or aggressive depending on the tone. To sound more polite, use sir instead of mister when addressing a stranger.

常見錯誤

❌Excuse me, Mr., does this bus go to the station?
✅Excuse me, mister, does this bus go to the station?
💡Mr is used with a surname, not alone as a form of address.