we
we — 代名詞
1. the subject pronoun for the speaker together with one or more other people.
我們
說話者和其他人
the subject pronoun for the speaker together with one or more other people.
We left our shoes by the door before entering Grandma's flat.
我們進阿嬤的公寓前，把鞋子留在門口。
we + past verb for shared action
After the meeting, we still needed two hours to finish the slides.
會議結束後，我們還需要兩個小時才能做完投影片。
We promised the neighbors that the drum practice would end by nine.
我們答應鄰居，打鼓練習會在九點前結束。
When the rain started, we ran under the noodle shop awning.
雨一下起來，我們就跑到麵店的遮雨棚下。
文法句型
we + verb
we + modal + verb
we + that-clause
用法筆記
This is the ordinary subject form. Use 'we' when the speaker is part of the group doing the action; use 'us' when that group is an object instead.
常見錯誤
2. a way for a speaker or writer to include the listener or reader in what is being
咱們
把聽者或讀者算進來
a way for a speaker or writer to include the listener or reader in what is being said.
If we look at page ten, we can see the answer clearly.
如果咱們看第十頁，就能清楚看到答案。
inclusive we in explanation
In this guide, we will learn how to plant tomatoes on balconies.
在這份指南裡，咱們會學到如何在陽台種番茄。
writer includes the reader
Today we are going to practice the sounds at the end of words.
今天咱們要練習字尾的那些音。
As we will see later, the bridge was rebuilt after the flood.
接下來咱們會看到，這座橋是在洪水後重建的。
文法句型
if we + verb
we can + verb
we will + verb
用法筆記
Teachers, presenters, and writers often choose this sense to sound cooperative instead of distant. It includes the audience, even if only the speaker or writer is doing the explaining.
3. a word for people generally, especially when talking about human behaviour or ex
人們
泛指一般人的經驗
a word for people generally, especially when talking about human behaviour or experience.
We often remember embarrassing moments more clearly than ordinary afternoons.
人們往往會比平常的下午更清楚記得尷尬的時刻。
generic we for human experience
As we get older, our sleep patterns can change quite a lot.
人們隨著年紀增長，睡眠模式可能會改變很多。
We do not always notice how tired we are after days of stress.
人們在連續幾天承受壓力後，不一定會立刻發現自己有多累。
Sometimes we trust a friendly voice before checking the facts.
有時人們會先相信親切的聲音，再去查證事實。
文法句型
we often + verb
as we + verb
sometimes we + verb
用法筆記
This sense does not point to one real group around the speaker. It is a broad way to talk about what people usually do, feel, or learn.
常見錯誤
4. a warm or teasing way adults sometimes use instead of 'you' with one child or a
你
對孩子或病人親暱地說
a warm or teasing way adults sometimes use instead of 'you' with one child or a sick person.
Are we ready for our medicine, or do we need water first?
你準備好吃藥了嗎，還是要先喝點水？
caregiver uses we to mean you
Now we wash our hands, and then we can open the cookies.
現在你先洗手，然後就可以打開餅乾了。
Oh dear, are we feeling cold after the long bus ride?
哎呀，你坐了那麼久的公車後，是不是覺得冷了？
Have we finished our soup, or is one spoonful left?
你的湯喝完了嗎，還是還剩下一口？
- you
the plain form without the warm or playful tone
文法句型
are we + adjective
we + present verb
have we + past participle
用法筆記
Adults use this sense to sound warm, soothing, or teasing. It usually appears in speech, not in serious written English, and it still refers to just one person.
5. an official form some kings and queens use to mean 'I'.
朕
君主正式自稱
an official form some kings and queens use to mean 'I'.
We have approved the new hospital charter and signed it today.
朕已批准新的醫院憲章，並於今日簽署。
royal we in formal decree
In the address, the monarch said, 'We will visit the islands in June.'
君主在致詞中說：「朕將於六月造訪那些島嶼。」
The king wrote, 'We thank the farmers for their loyal service.'
國王寫道：「朕感謝農民的忠誠服務。」
On the palace website, the monarch announced, 'We remain grateful for your support.'
君主在宮殿網站上宣布：「朕仍感謝各位的支持。」
- I
the ordinary first-person singular form
文法句型
we have + past participle
we will + verb
we + formal verb
用法筆記
This sense belongs to ceremonial or constitutional language. Ordinary speakers do not use it for themselves, and even monarchs usually reserve it for official statements.