va

IPA/vˈɑː/
IPA/vˈɑː/

va — 縮寫

1. the two letters written in place of the full state name Virginia on US addresses

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釋義

維州簡寫

美國維吉尼亞州在地址裡的縮寫

the two letters written in place of the full state name Virginia on US addresses, forms, maps, and road signs.

例句

Theo wrote 'Richmond, VA' on the last line of the envelope.

Theo 在信封最後一行寫上「Richmond，VA」。

city, VA on a US mailing address

The online form changed Virginia to VA after Nia picked the state.

Nia 選了維吉尼亞州後，線上表格就把它改成維州簡寫 VA。

full state name shortened on a form

同義詞
  • Virginia

    the full state name used in regular speech and full writing

文法句型

city, VA

Virginia -> VA

VA or MD

用法筆記

Mostly seen in compact written contexts such as addresses, forms, and maps. In ordinary speech and full sentences, people usually say or write 'Virginia' instead.

常見錯誤

❌I moved to VA last year.
✅I moved to Virginia last year.
💡This sense is mainly for short written labels, not normal sentence wording.

2. the short form for software or a smart device feature that listens to spoken req

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釋義

語音助理

能聽懂口頭指令的數位助理

the short form for software or a smart device feature that listens to spoken requests and helps with tasks like reminders, music, or directions.

例句

Faisal asked the VA on his phone to set a timer.

Faisal 請手機裡的語音助理設定一個計時器。

ask the VA to + verb command pattern

When Pim said 'play jazz', the kitchen VA found a playlist.

當 Pim 說「播放爵士樂」時，廚房裡的語音助理就找出播放清單。

spoken request to a smart device

同義詞

文法句型

ask the VA to + verb

the VA on + device

VA + verb

用法筆記

Usually refers to a digital system inside a phone, speaker, car, or app. Use this sense when the assistant responds with software actions rather than human office work.

常見錯誤

❌The VA mailed the contract to me this morning.
✅The VA on my phone set a reminder for me this morning.
💡This sense is the digital helper, not a human assistant doing office tasks.

3. the letters used for the US department that gives support, money, and care to fo

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釋義

退伍事務部

美國照顧退伍軍人的政府部門

the letters used for the US department that gives support, money, and care to former members of the armed forces.

例句

The VA approved Elena's hospital travel payment after two weeks.

退伍軍人事務部在兩週後核准了 Elena 的就醫交通補助。

the VA as a government agency

A sign outside the clinic said it was funded by the VA.

診所外的牌子寫著，這裡是由退伍軍人事務部出資的。

VA linked to clinics and public services

同義詞

文法句型

the VA + verb

VA benefits

VA hospital

用法筆記

This sense is specific to the United States and usually appears with 'the'. It often comes before words such as 'hospital', 'clinic', 'benefits', or 'claim'.

常見錯誤

❌VA sent him to a dentist.
✅The VA sent him to a dentist.
💡This government-agency sense normally takes the article 'the'.

4. the short form for a person who does support work online for one or more clients

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釋義

遠距助理

在線上替客戶處理行政工作的助理

the short form for a person who does support work online for one or more clients from another location, often from home.

例句

Talia's VA answers customer emails before the shop opens.

Talia 的遠距助理會在商店開門前回覆顧客電子郵件。

my VA + verb for remote admin work

The dentist hired a VA in Cebu to confirm appointments.

那位牙醫雇了一名住在 Cebu 的遠距助理來確認預約。

hire a VA for online support tasks

同義詞

文法句型

hire a VA

my VA + verb

VA for + task

用法筆記

Unlike the device sense, this one means a real worker. It is common in online business talk about email, booking, billing, and calendar tasks.

常見錯誤

❌I asked my VA speaker to play the news.
✅I asked my VA to answer customer emails.
💡Here VA means a remote worker, not a smart device.

5. the short form for an actor who records the speaking voice of a character in ani

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釋義

配音員

為動畫、遊戲等角色錄音的演員

the short form for an actor who records the speaking voice of a character in animation, games, adverts, or dubbed films.

例句

The studio chose Nia as the VA for the dragon queen.

那家工作室選了 Nia 來替龍后這個角色配音。

the VA for + character role

During the game launch, fans praised the VA behind the robot pilot.

遊戲上市時，粉絲們稱讚替機器人飛行員配音的配音員。

used in animation and game fandom

同義詞
  • voice actor

    the full and most common expression

  • voice artist

    an industry alternative, sometimes slightly broader in style

文法句型

the VA for + character

hire a VA

VA booth

用法筆記

Used mainly in animation, gaming, and dubbing circles. The abbreviation often appears when people discuss casting or the person behind a specific character's voice.

常見錯誤

❌The VA fixed the lighting for the cartoon.
✅The VA recorded the mother's lines for the cartoon.
💡A VA provides the voice, not the visual art or lighting work.