num
num — 縮寫
1. a written short form for 'numeral'; a symbol such as 1, 2, or 3 that stands for
數字；符號
表示數目的書寫符號
a written short form for 'numeral'; a symbol such as 1, 2, or 3 that stands for a number or identifies something in a sequence.
On the form, write the correct num. for each item in the list.
在表格上，為清單中的每個項目填寫正確的數字符號。
written abbreviation used before numbers on forms
The children learned to trace the num. 5 on their worksheets.
孩子們學會在學習單上描寫數字 5。
The Roman num. at the top of the page shows the chapter number.
頁面頂端的羅馬數字代表章節編號。
Each page of the old book had a num. in red ink at the bottom.
那本舊書的每一頁底部都有用紅墨水寫的數字。
The bus driver pointed to the num. 42 on the front of the vehicle.
公車司機指著車前方的數字 42。
文法句型
num. + [number]
用法筆記
Written with a full stop (num.) in formal British English. In American writing the full stop is often dropped.
2. a written short form for 'Numbers', the fourth book of the Old Testament in the
民數記
聖經舊約第四卷書
a written short form for 'Numbers', the fourth book of the Old Testament in the Christian Bible and the Torah in Judaism.
The pastor read a passage from Num. chapter fourteen this morning.
牧師今天早上朗讀了民數記第十四章的一段經文。
abbreviation for Bible reference
She opened her Bible to Num. and studied the census of the Israelites.
她翻開聖經到民數記，研讀以色列人的戶口普查記錄。
The Bible study group is covering Num. this semester.
查經小組這學期正在研讀民數記。
In her notes, she wrote 'Num. 6:24-26' as the reference for the blessing prayer.
她在筆記中寫下『民 6：24-26』作為祝福禱文的出處。
- Numbers
the full name of the book, used in speech
- Book of Numbers
the complete formal title
文法句型
Num. + [chapter]:[verse]
用法筆記
Always capitalised when referring to the book of the Bible. Use a full stop after 'Num' in formal Bible citations.
常見錯誤
num — 感嘆詞
1. a cheerful sound people make when they see, smell, or taste food that looks or s
好吃！嗯！
看到或吃到美食時發出的喜悅聲音
a cheerful sound people make when they see, smell, or taste food that looks or smells especially delicious, similar to 'yum'.
Sahil took a bite of the warm bread and said, 'Num!'
Sahil 咬了一口熱麵包，說：『嗯！好好吃！』
single exclamation after tasting
The children shouted 'Num num!' when they saw the chocolate cake.
孩子們看到巧克力蛋糕時大喊：『好吃好吃！』
repeated form for emphasis
Yara smelled the soup and whispered, 'Num, that smells amazing.'
Yara 聞了聞湯的味道，輕聲說：『嗯，聞起來真香。』
Nadia looked at the plate of dumplings and grinned, saying 'Num!'
Nadia 看著那盤水餃，咧嘴笑著說：『好吃！』
- yuck
the opposite exclamation for unpleasant food
文法句型
Num!
用法筆記
Commonly repeated as 'num num' when talking to young children. Used only in informal, playful contexts.
num — 名詞
- numsingular
- numsplural
1. an informal short form of 'nomination'; an official suggestion that someone shou
提名資格
非正式指被推薦的資格
an informal short form of 'nomination'; an official suggestion that someone should receive a prize, award, or be chosen for a particular position.
Manuela was thrilled to hear about her num. for team leader.
Manuela 聽到自己被提名為組長，感到非常興奮。
possessive + num. for + role
Caleb's num. for the award was supported by every colleague in the office.
Caleb 獲得獎項的提名獲得了辦公室裡每位同事的支持。
The committee discussed the num. of three candidates for the main prize.
委員會討論了三名主要獎項候選人的提名資格。
Rachel's num. came through just before the deadline for submissions.
Rachel 的提名在提交截止日期前及時送達了。
- nomination
the full form, appropriate in all registers
- recommendation
less formal than nomination, but more formal than num.
文法句型
[possessive] + num. for + [role/prize]
用法筆記
Used mainly in spoken British English and informal workplace chat. In writing, 'nomination' is preferred.
常見錯誤
2. an informal British slang word for food that is particularly enjoyable, tasty, o
美食；好料
英國俚語，指好吃的食物
an informal British slang word for food that is particularly enjoyable, tasty, or delicious — often used playfully around children or at mealtimes.
Imani brought homemade num. to share with everyone at the party.
Imani 帶了自製美食和派對上每個人分享。
homemade + num.
The market is full of delicious num. from the local farms.
市場裡擺滿了當地農場直送的美味好料。
Chiara asked if there was any num. left in the kitchen cupboards.
Chiara 問廚房櫃子裡還有沒有什麼好吃的。
Eli piled some of that amazing num. onto his plate.
Eli 把一些超好吃的好料堆到自己的盤子上。
文法句型
some/any + num
lots of + num
用法筆記
Considered very informal and playful. Not used in serious or formal contexts about food.
常見錯誤
num — 動詞
- numpresent simple I / you / we / they
- nums3rd person singular
- numming-ing form
- nummedpast simple
1. an informal short form of 'nominate'; to officially suggest someone for a prize,
提名推薦
非正式指提名某人擔任某職位
an informal short form of 'nominate'; to officially suggest someone for a prize, award, or a particular position or job.
The team decided to num. Mauricio for the promotion.
團隊決定提名推薦 Mauricio 晉升。
num. + person + for + role
I want to num. Camille for the employee of the month award.
我想提名推薦 Camille 獲得本月最佳員工獎。
The board will num. three candidates for the director position.
董事會將提名推薦三位候選人擔任總監一職。
Students can num. any teacher they think deserves recognition.
學生可以提名推薦任何他們認為值得表揚的老師。
- nominate
the full form, appropriate in all registers
- put forward
phrasal verb with the same meaning, neutral register
文法句型
num + [person] + for + [role/prize]
用法筆記
Used in spoken and informal written English. For formal documents or official procedures, use 'nominate' instead.
常見錯誤
2. an informal British slang verb meaning to eat food with obvious pleasure, enjoym
開心吃
英國俚語，津津有味地吃
an informal British slang verb meaning to eat food with obvious pleasure, enjoyment, and enthusiasm, often in a playful or childlike way.
The baby nummed her porridge with great enthusiasm.
小寶寶興致勃勃地享受吃她的麥片粥。
nummed + food with enjoyment
After the long hike, Hiro nummed the sandwiches in just a few minutes.
長途健行後，Hiro 幾分鐘就把三明治香香地吃完了。
The cat nummed the fish scraps and purred happily.
那隻貓開心地把魚碎肉吃光了，還發出咕嚕聲。
The children nummed the cookies their grandmother had just baked.
孩子們把奶奶剛烤好的餅乾香香地吃掉了。
文法句型
num + [food]
num up + [food]
用法筆記
Often used playfully with or about young children. The past tense is 'nummed' and the present participle is 'numming'.