prob
prob — 名詞
1. a short, informal way of saying 'problem', used in casual conversation, text mes
問題
problem的非正式簡寫
a short, informal way of saying 'problem', used in casual conversation, text messages, and personal emails to refer to something difficult, annoying, or in need of a solution
Ritu said the biggest prob is finding a hotel room near the train station.
Ritu 說最大的問題是找不到火車站附近便宜的旅館。
prob as subject of a clause
If you have any probs with the laptop, just call the IT helpdesk.
如果你的筆電有什麼問題，直接打給 IT 客服就行了。
plural form: probs
The only prob with this apartment is that the kitchen is very small.
這間公寓唯一的問題是廚房太小了。
Mizuki asked if there were any probs with the plan before we signed.
Mizuki 在我們簽約前問過計劃有沒有任何問題。
Heather says she can fix the leaky pipe — one less prob to worry about.
Heather 說她可以修好漏水的水管——少了一件要煩惱的問題。
- problem
the full, standard form; appropriate in all registers
- issue
slightly more formal; often used in professional or polite contexts
- difficulty
more formal; emphasizes the hard nature of the situation
文法句型
prob + of + noun phrase
have a prob (with something)
用法筆記
Replace 'prob' with the full word 'problem' in academic essays, business reports, and any formal communication. The plural 'probs' is also common in informal contexts.
常見錯誤
2. a very casual reply used to tell someone that you are happy to help, that you ac
沒問題
樂於幫忙或接受道歉的用語
a very casual reply used to tell someone that you are happy to help, that you accept their apology, or that something is easy to do — equivalent to saying 'no problem' or 'you are welcome'
"Thanks for helping me carry the boxes." "No prob — I am glad to help."
「謝謝你幫我搬箱子。」「沒問題——我很高興能幫忙。」
no prob as reply to thanks
"Sorry I spilled coffee on the floor." "No prob, I will wipe it up."
「抱歉我把咖啡灑到地板上了。」「沒關係，我來擦乾淨。」
no prob as response to apology
"Can you finish this report by five o'clock?" "Yeah, no prob."
「你五點前能把這份報告弄好嗎？」「好啊，沒問題。」
Amani said no prob when Ritu asked her to watch the kids for an hour.
Amani 跟 Ritu 說沒問題，她可以幫忙看小孩一個小時。
Théo dropped a glass, but his roommate smiled and said no prob.
Théo 打破了一個玻璃杯，但他的室友笑著說沒關係。
- no problem
the full version; still informal but slightly less abrupt
- no worries
equally informal; very common in Australia, New Zealand, and British English
- you're welcome
the standard polite reply; appropriate in any register
- sure
very short and casual; common in American English
文法句型
No prob.
No prob + [clause explaining ease]
用法筆記
This is one of the most casual replies in English. In formal situations — such as speaking to a boss, a customer, or an older person — use 'You're welcome', 'My pleasure', or 'Not at all' instead.
常見錯誤
prob — 副詞
1. an informal short form of 'probably', used in text messages, social media posts,
大概
probably的非正式簡寫
an informal short form of 'probably', used in text messages, social media posts, and personal notes to express that something is likely to happen or be true
Hugo asked, "Coming to the party?" and Mert replied, "Prob — I will let you know."
Hugo 問：「要來派對嗎？」Mert 回說：「大概吧——我再跟你說。」
prob as a one-word sentence adverb
Pim said the train is prob delayed because of the heavy snow on the tracks.
Pim 說火車大概因為大雪而誤點了。
prob modifying a verb phrase
Quinn said she will prob stay home tonight because she has a bad cold.
Quinn 說她重感冒，今晚大概會待在家裡。
"Is the meeting still on?" "Prob not — the boss is flying back today."
「會議還開嗎？」「大概不開了——老闆今天飛回來。」
Manuela told Tamás she will prob finish the painting by Saturday afternoon.
Manuela 跟 Tamás 說她大概週六下午就能把畫完成。
- definitely
expresses 100% certainty, the opposite of the uncertainty in 'probably'
- certainly
formal alternative meaning 'without doubt'
文法句型
prob + verb phrase
prob not
prob + will/might/can
用法筆記
Never use 'prob' for 'probably' in formal writing or public speech. It belongs in private messages, informal notes, and very casual spoken exchanges. Unlike 'probs' (the noun plural), this sense is almost always written without the '-s'.