yes
noun
Definitions of yes noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
a vote indicating support for a proposal or a response accepting an offer or invitation
贊成票；同意的答覆
"Have you received any responses yet?" "So far, there are six yeses and two noes."
「你收到任何回覆了嗎？」「目前有六個贊成和兩個反對。」
The committee vote resulted in eight yeses and three noes.
委員會投票結果是八個贊成和三個反對。
We need more yeses to pass this proposal.
我們需要更多贊成票來通過這項提案。
adverb
Definitions of yes adverb
- A1
used to indicate agreement, acceptance, or affirmation
（表示同意、接受或贊成）好的；是的
"Would you like some coffee?" "Yes, thank you."
"你要來點咖啡嗎？" "好的，謝謝。"
"Did you enjoy the film?" "Yes, I loved it."
"你喜歡這部電影嗎？" "是的，我很喜歡。"
"Can we meet tomorrow?" "Yes, that's fine."
"我們明天可以見面嗎？" "是的，沒問題。"
- A1
used to indicate that one is listening or is ready to respond or provide information
嗯；是的
"Mom, I need some help." "Yes, what is it, honey?"
"媽媽，我需要一些幫助。" "嗯，怎麼了，親愛的？"
Yes, I am listening, please continue.
嗯，我在聽，請繼續。
Yes, I understand your concern; let me see how we can resolve it.
嗯，我理解你的擔憂；讓我看看我們如何解決這個問題。
- A2
used to disagree with a negative statement
不是；不對
"I must look very tired." "Yes, you don't, you look very well!"
「我看起來一定很累。」「不是的，你看起來很好！」
"He is not a good teacher." "Yes, he is, he's an excellent teacher."
「他不是一個好老師。」「不是的，他是，他是一位非常優秀的老師。」
"This isn't funny." "Yes, it is, it is hilarious!"
「這一點都不好笑。」「不是的，這很好笑，這非常有趣！」
Phrases of yes adverb
- yes, sir
employed to convey emphasis
用於表示強調
• When I told him this was necessary, he responded, 'Yes, sir.'
當我告訴他這是必要的，他回應說：『是的，長官。』
Idioms
- yes and no
used to indicate that a clear or definite answer cannot be given; implying uncertainty or ambivalence.
說不準，也是也不是
• "Do you like your new job?" "Well, yes and no, it's complicated."
「你喜歡你的新工作嗎？」「嗯，算是也不是，這有點複雜。」
- oh yes
Used to express that you have just remembered something you were about to say or discuss.
（用於剛想起某事時）對了，我想起來了
• I can't believe I forgot what I was going to say. Oh yes, I haven't told you about my promotion yet!
我不敢相信我忘了我要說的話。對了，我還沒告訴你我的升職消息呢！