us
/əs/ (bre, ipa) · /əs/ (ame, ipa) · /ʌs/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌjuːˈes/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌjuːˈes/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈəs/ (ame, mw)
us — 代名詞
1. the form of the word 'we' that comes after verbs, after prepositions, or after '
我們
we 的受格形式
the form of the word 'we' that comes after verbs, after prepositions, or after 'be' — you use it when talking about yourself together with one or more other people.
Aarav's grandmother taught us how to cook traditional Indian dishes.
Aarav 的祖母教我們烹飪傳統印度料理。
verb + us (direct object)
Could you show us the way to the nearest hospital, please?
可以請你告訴我們去最近的醫院怎麼走嗎？
indirect object: show + [someone] + [something]
A heavy thunderstorm caught us halfway up the mountain trail.
一場大雷雨在我們爬到半山腰時襲來。
This package was left for us by the delivery driver this morning.
這個包裹是快遞員今天早上留給我們的。
It was us who forgot to lock the back door last night.
是我們昨晚忘了鎖後門。
文法句型
verb + us
preposition + us
be + us
用法筆記
Frequently used as both direct and indirect object. Unlike Chinese, which uses 我們 for both subject and object, English requires 'us' (not 'we') after verbs and prepositions. Subject form 'we' replaces 'us' after 'be' in formal writing, but 'it was us' is standard in speech.
常見錯誤
2. used in informal British speech to mean 'me' — especially when asking for someth
我（口語）
非正式英式口語代替 me
used in informal British speech to mean 'me' — especially when asking for something or making a request to a person you know well.
Give us a ring when you arrive at the station, Mum.
媽，你到車站後打個電話給我。
informal British request: give us = give me
Lend us your pen for a second, will you?
你的筆借我用一下好嗎？
Can you pass us that newspaper over there?
可以把那邊那張報紙遞給我嗎？
Fetch us a glass of water from the kitchen, will you?
去廚房幫我倒杯水好嗎？
Tell us the truth — did you break the shed window?
跟我說實話——棚子的窗戶是不是你打破的？
- me
standard pronoun; 'us' in this sense is a colloquial replacement for 'me'
文法句型
give us + noun
lend us + noun
verb + us
用法筆記
Only in informal British English, especially northern dialects. Not considered standard in writing or formal speech. The singular meaning ('me') is clear from context because the speaker is talking to one person about their own needs, not a group's.
常見錯誤
❌ Using this sense in formal writing or American English — it is not accepted in either context.
❌ 'Give us a call' (said to a group, meaning 'give me') can cause confusion — the listener may think you mean 'give all of us a call'.
us — 限定詞
1. used in very informal, especially northern British, speech in place of 'our' bef
咱的
非正式英式方言替代 our
used in very informal, especially northern British, speech in place of 'our' before a noun referring to something belonging to the speaker's family or group.
Us dad is picking us up from the train station later.
咱爸稍後會到火車站接我們。
us = our, in northern British dialect
We're having a party at us house on Saturday night.
我們星期六晚上要在咱家辦派對。
Us cat got out through the kitchen window again this morning.
咱家的貓今天早上又從廚房窗戶跑出去了。
I left us keys on the table by the front door.
我把咱的鑰匙放在前門邊的桌子上了。
Us grandma makes the best apple pie in the neighbourhood.
咱奶奶做的蘋果派是整條街上最好吃的。
- our
standard possessive determiner; use 'our' in all standard contexts
文法句型
us + noun
用法筆記
Non-standard dialect only. Learners should avoid using this form in any kind of test, formal writing, or when speaking to non-British audiences. Standard English requires 'our' instead.
常見錯誤
us — 名詞
1. a shortened name of the United States, used in news, everyday speech, and offici
美國
美利堅合眾國簡稱
a shortened name of the United States, used in news, everyday speech, and official writing to talk about the country.
She moved to the US for her graduate studies in engineering.
她搬到美國攻讀工程研究所。
the US + for + purpose
The US has some of the most famous national parks in the world.
美國擁有世界上一些最著名的國家公園。
the US + singular verb (has)
Mateo is planning a road trip across the US next summer.
Mateo 計劃明年夏天自駕橫跨美國。
Many international students apply to universities in the US every year.
每年有許多國際學生申請美國的大學。
The US passed a new law to improve public transport funding.
美國通過了一項改善公共運輸經費的新法律。
- the United States
the full, more formal name
- America
common short form, though technically refers to the whole continent
- the USA
another common abbreviation, with 'the'
文法句型
the US + singular verb
用法筆記
Always takes a singular verb ('the US is', not 'the US are'). The definite article 'the' is normally used ('the US'), except in fixed expressions like 'made in the US' where 'the' is optional. In headlines and labels, 'US' can appear without 'the'.
常見錯誤
us — 形容詞
- uspositive
- ussercomparative
- ussestsuperlative
1. of or from the US — used before a noun to describe something connected with the
美國的
形容詞，屬於或關於美國的
of or from the US — used before a noun to describe something connected with the country, its people, government, or culture.
The US president gave a speech on climate change this morning.
美國總統今天早上就氣候變遷發表了演說。
US + noun (person role)
Nellie works for a US company that makes medical equipment.
Nellie 在一家生產醫療設備的美國公司工作。
US culture has a strong influence on music and film around the world.
美國文化對全球音樂和電影有強烈的影響。
The US dollar is one of the most widely used currencies globally.
美元是全球使用最廣泛的貨幣之一。
US immigration policy changed significantly after the new law took effect.
新法生效後，美國的移民政策發生了重大變化。
- American
more common as a general adjective for people and culture; 'US' is more common in official/institutional contexts
文法句型
US + noun
用法筆記
Used as an attributive adjective only (before a noun). Unlike 'American', 'US' cannot follow a linking verb: 'The company is American' is correct, but 'The company is US' is not.
常見錯誤
us — 縮寫
1. the short written form of 'United States' — used in addresses, labels, official
美國縮寫
United States 的書面縮寫
the short written form of 'United States' — used in addresses, labels, official forms, and titles without the word 'the'.
Please send the package to: 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, US.
請將包裹寄至：美國紐約市第五大道 350 號。
US in addresses (no article)
Applicants should write 'US' in the nationality section of the visa form.
申請人應在簽證表格的國籍欄填寫 US。
US as written label (no article, no 'the')
US is the standard two-letter country code for the United States.
US 是美國的標準兩字母國家代碼。
The flight from Tokyo to New York stopped for refuelling in Anchorage, Alaska, US.
從東京飛往紐約的班機在美國阿拉斯加州安克拉治停留加油。
- USA
another abbreviation; both US and USA are common, but US is more frequent in written codes
- United States
the full written form
文法句型
US (no article in labels, headlines)
用法筆記
As a pure abbreviation (written form), 'US' often appears without 'the' in stamps, labels, postmarks, and form fields. When used as a noun in running text, 'the US' is standard. Do not confuse the spoken form of the abbreviation (which is the same as the noun sense) with the written-only status this entry describes.
常見錯誤
❌ 'US' in formal running text without 'the' — 'She lives in US' is wrong; use 'the US' in normal sentences.