ms.
ms. — 名詞
1. a respectful title placed before a woman's last name or complete name when her m
女士
女性姓名前的中性稱謂
a respectful title placed before a woman's last name or complete name when her marital status is not being stated
Please ask Ms. Emma Lin to sign the parcel before lunch today.
請在今天午餐前請 Emma Lin 女士在包裹上簽名。
Ms. + full name in a polite request
At the conference, Ms. Soraya Malik introduced the final speaker from Seoul.
在會議上，Soraya Malik 女士介紹了來自首爾的最後一位講者。
formal introduction with Ms. + full name
The school letter was addressed to Ms. Roya Dashti and her daughter.
學校的信是寄給 Roya Dashti 女士和她女兒的。
Our landlord, Ms. Elise Martin, replied to the repair request that evening.
我們的房東 Elise Martin 女士在那天傍晚回覆了維修申請。
文法句型
Ms. + family name
Ms. + full name
用法筆記
Placed before a family name or full name in letters, lists, and introductions. Unlike Mrs. or Miss, it does not show whether the woman is married.
常見錯誤
ms. — 縮寫
1. a written short form for 'manuscript', especially on pages, folders, or editoria
手稿
手稿一詞的書寫縮寫
a written short form for 'manuscript', especially on pages, folders, or editorial notes before something is printed
Please email the finished ms. to the journal by Friday afternoon.
請在週五下午前把完成的 ms. 手稿寄給期刊。
submit a ms. in publishing context
The editor marked the first ms. with notes in the margin.
編輯在第一份 ms. 手稿的頁邊做了註記。
the + ms. for a specific document
Aarav stored the play's original ms. in a locked desk drawer.
Aarav 把那齣戲的原始 ms. 手稿收在上鎖的書桌抽屜裡。
Our printer lost page twelve of the ms. before the meeting.
我們的印表機在會議前弄丟了 ms. 手稿的第十二頁。
- manuscript
the full form used in ordinary writing and speech
- draft
broader term for a working version, not always a full manuscript
文法句型
the + ms.
submit a ms.
用法筆記
Mostly found in editing, publishing, and library notes. In ordinary speech or full prose, writers usually say manuscript instead of reading out ms.
常見錯誤
2. a written short form for 'multiple sclerosis', a disease that damages the nervou
多發硬化症
病歷中指此神經疾病
a written short form for 'multiple sclerosis', a disease that damages the nervous system over time
The clinic letter said the weakness was consistent with ms.
診所的信上說，這種無力感可能與 ms. 多發硬化症有關。
consistent with ms. in a medical note
On the chart, the doctor wrote ms. beside the final diagnosis.
在病歷表上，醫師把最終診斷寫成了 ms.。
chart notation using ms.
Rin read a booklet about living with ms. after her appointment.
Rin 看診後讀了一本介紹如何與 ms. 多發硬化症共處的小冊子。
The support group welcomed adults whose files listed ms. last year.
那個支持團體歡迎去年病歷上列出 ms. 的成年人加入。
- multiple sclerosis
the full disease name used in explanation and formal diagnosis
文法句型
diagnosis: ms.
live with ms.
用法筆記
Mostly found on charts, reports, and support materials. In normal conversation, speakers usually say multiple sclerosis rather than the abbreviation.
常見錯誤
3. a written short form for 'Master of Science', a postgraduate degree in a science
理學碩士
理科碩士學位縮寫
a written short form for 'Master of Science', a postgraduate degree in a science or technical subject
Matthew's resume shows an ms. in chemistry from National Taiwan University.
Matthew 的履歷寫著他在臺灣大學取得化學 ms.（理學碩士）學位。
an ms. in + subject
Heloisa applied for an ms. program in data science last winter.
Heloisa 去年冬天申請了資料科學的 ms. 課程。
ms. program in academic context
The form asks whether you already hold an ms. or a PhD.
這張表格會問你是否已經有 ms.（理學碩士）或 PhD。
After graduation, Asher decided to start an ms. abroad.
畢業後，Asher 決定到國外攻讀 ms. 理學碩士。
- Master of Science
the full formal name of the degree
- MSc
common British English written form for the same qualification
文法句型
an ms. in + subject
earn an ms.
用法筆記
Common on resumes, application forms, and university program names. British English often uses MSc for the same degree.
常見錯誤
4. a written short form for the US state of Mississippi, mainly in addresses and of
密西州
密西西比州地址縮寫
a written short form for the US state of Mississippi, mainly in addresses and official location lists
The package label ended with Jackson, ms. 39201 near the barcode.
包裹標籤在條碼旁的最後一行寫著 Jackson，ms. 39201。
city, ms. + ZIP code in an address
Kevin typed Gulfport, ms. on the final line of the address.
Kevin 在地址最後一行打上了 Gulfport，ms.。
city + ms. on address line
The database uses ms. after city names in every Mississippi record.
資料庫在每筆密西州紀錄的城市後面都用 ms.。
Please check that the form shows Biloxi, ms. before you print.
請確認表格在列印前顯示 Biloxi，ms.。
- Mississippi
the full state name used in normal writing
文法句型
city, ms. + ZIP code
city + ms. in address
用法筆記
Used mainly in postal addresses, tables, and database fields. In normal running text, writers usually spell out Mississippi.