the
國小小三上/ðə/
art.這個;那個(定冠詞,指雙方都知道的人事物)
used before a noun that is already known or specific
什麼時候用
第一次提到用 a/an,再提到同一個就用 the:I saw a cat. The cat was black.
常見錯誤
- 國名多半不加 the:the Japan ✗ → Japan ✓(但 the United States ✓)
- 泛指複數不加 the:The dogs are friendly ✗(若指狗這種動物)→ Dogs are friendly ✓
例句
Please close the door.
請把門關上。
The sun rises in the east.
太陽從東邊升起。