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Third

θərd
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
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第三, 第三者, 第三个

Third meanings in Chinese

第三

Example:
She finished in third place in the race.
她在比赛中获得了第三名。
This is the third time I've visited Beijing.
这是我第三次来北京。
Usage: formal/informalContext: used in competitions, rankings, or sequences.
Note: 用来表示顺序中的第三个,可以是名次、时间或其他排名。

第三者

Example:
A third party was involved in the negotiations.
谈判中涉及到第三者。
The contract was reviewed by a third party.
合同由第三者审核。
Usage: formalContext: legal or business contexts where an outside party is involved.
Note: 用来指代与主要当事人无关的第三方,通常在法律或商业合同中使用。

第三个

Example:
He was the third person to arrive at the meeting.
他是第三个到达会议的人。
The third book in the series is my favorite.
这个系列的第三本书是我最喜欢的。
Usage: formal/informalContext: general contexts when referring to the third item in a sequence.
Note: 用于指代一系列事物中的第三个,适用于任何类型的序列。

Third's synonyms

thirdly

Thirdly is an adverb that indicates the third step or point in a sequence or argument.
Example: Thirdly, we need to consider the impact on the environment.
Note: Thirdly is used to introduce the third point in a series or list.

tertiary

Tertiary is an adjective that refers to the third in order or level.
Example: She is pursuing her tertiary education at a prestigious university.
Note: Tertiary is often used in academic contexts to describe the third level of education or a third-order ranking.

trifecta

Trifecta is a noun that represents a set of three related things or a combination of three successful elements.
Example: The trifecta of flavors in this dish creates a harmonious blend.
Note: Trifecta is more informal and is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a winning combination of three elements.

Third expressions, common phrases

Third time's a charm

This phrase suggests that after two failed attempts, the third try will be successful.
Example: I failed my driving test twice, but they say third time's a charm.
Note: The phrase 'third time's a charm' conveys a sense of hope or optimism despite previous failures.

Third wheel

Refers to a person who is present in a social situation where the other two people are in a romantic relationship, making the third person feel left out.
Example: I hate being the third wheel when my friends go out on dates.
Note: The original word 'third' refers to the numerical position, while 'third wheel' describes a social dynamic.

Third degree

To interrogate someone intensely or thoroughly, often in a harsh or aggressive manner.
Example: The police gave him the third degree during the interrogation.
Note: In this context, 'third degree' refers to intense questioning, not the numerical position.

Third world

Originally used to describe countries that were not aligned with NATO or the Communist Bloc during the Cold War, now commonly refers to developing or underdeveloped countries.
Example: Many initiatives aim to improve healthcare in third world countries.
Note: In this case, 'third world' refers to countries with lower economic development, not the third position in a sequence.

Third party

Refers to a person or organization not directly involved in a legal or business transaction but who may intervene or provide assistance.
Example: We had to involve a third party to help us resolve the argument.
Note: In this context, 'third party' refers to an external entity, not the numerical position.

Third everyday (slang) expressions

Third base

In sexual terms, reaching third base is a baseball metaphor for getting to the stage of touching below the waist.
Example: They went to third base on their date last night.
Note: The original word 'third' refers to the number three, but in this slang term, 'third base' has a sexual connotation.

Third eye

A metaphysical concept referring to an invisible eye that provides perception beyond ordinary sight.
Example: Meditation helps unlock your third eye for spiritual insight.
Note: The term 'third eye' is metaphorical and symbolic, unlike the physical meaning of the word 'third'.

Third rail

A subject that is extremely sensitive or controversial, leading to strong reactions.
Example: Discussing politics can be a third rail topic at family gatherings.
Note: The term 'third rail' is figurative and refers to a dangerous element in a literal sense, in contrast to the ordinal number 'third'.

Third - Examples

Third time's the charm.
第三次是幸运的。
He finished third in the race.
他在比赛中获得了第三名。
The third book in the series is my favorite.
这一系列的第三本书是我最喜欢的。

Third grammar

Third - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: third
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): third
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): thirded
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): thirding
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): thirds
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): third
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): third
Syllables, Separation and Stress
third Contains 1 syllables: third
Phonetic transcription: ˈthərd
third , ˈthərd (The red syllable is stressed)

Third - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
third: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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