there
adverb
Definitions of there adverb
place(地點)
- A1
In, at, or to that specific place or location.
在那裏；到那裏；往那裏
Please place the chair over there.
請把椅子放在那邊。
The museum is closed today; we will go there tomorrow.
博物館今天關閉；我們明天會去那裡。
The book you are looking for is located there.
你在找的書放在那裡。
introducing subject(引入主語)
- A1
Used to introduce the subject of a sentence, particularly before the verbs 'be', 'seem', or 'appear'.
（用於引導句子，尤其是在動詞 be、seem 和 appear 之前）
There is a phone call for you.
有你的電話。
There is no question about who is the best candidate.
誰是最佳候選人毫無疑問。
I checked my wallet and there was no money in it.
我檢查了我的錢包，裡面沒有錢。
- literary(文學性)
Used to begin traditional-style children's stories.
（用於傳統風格的兒童故事開頭）
There once was a poor widow who had a beautiful daughter.
從前有一位可憐的寡婦，她有一個美麗的女兒。
exclamation
Definitions of there exclamation
Used to express feelings of sympathy or a sense of satisfaction.
（表示同情或滿意）好了；瞧
There, I have finally managed to fix it.
好了，我終於把它修好了。
Idioms
- there and back
Referring to the total distance or time involved in traveling to a place and returning from it.
往返
• The daily commute to the office and back is 20 kilometers.
每天往返辦公室的路程是20公里。
- there you go again
used to emphasize that someone is repeating an action or statement, often in a way that is predictable or annoying.
又來了，又是這样（强調行為重複）
• He said he’s never late, but there you go again.
他說他從不遲到，但你又來了。
- there you go
This phrase is used when handing something to someone, typically after they have requested it, such as giving a purchased item to a customer.
給你; 拿去吧
• There you go, here's your coffee, be careful it's hot.
給，這是你的咖啡，小心燙。
- there, there
An expression used to comfort someone, often a child, when they are upset.
（尤用於安慰孩子時）好了，好了。
• There, there, don't cry; everything will be alright.
好了，好了，別哭了；一切都會沒事的。
- be there for someone
To be consistently available to offer assistance, support, or comfort to someone, especially during difficult times.
隨時在（某人）身邊，提供幫助或支持；不離（某人）左右。
• My family was always there for me when I lost my job.
當我失業時，我的家人總是在我身邊。
- there's a good boy/girl/dog!
Used to express approval or encouragement.
偶爾用來讚獎小孩、小動物等。
• Look at you putting all your toys away, there's a good boy!
看看你把玩具都收好了，真是個好孩子！