sir
gb/sˈɚ/ us/sˈɚ/
A2
Anh
~ 1500
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
formal
A2
relation
1
Respectful address for a man
A polite word used when talking to a man, often when you do not know his name.
Mẫu sử dụng:
Sir, [statement/question]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use 'sir' for women, but 'sir' is only for men; for women, use 'madam' or 'ma'am'.
Từ đồng nghĩa
mister (Similar in function but often used with a surname rather than alone as a form of address.)
Từ trái nghĩa
madam (The equivalent respectful form of address for a woman.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
Yes, sir
|Excuse me, sir
|Thank you, sir
Chủ đề
politeness
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- Excuse me, sir, could you tell me the time?
- Yes, sir, I will get that for you right away.
- Thank you for your help, sir.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Hello, sir. How are you?
- Yes, sir. I understand.
- Sir, can you help me?
Danh từ
formal
B1
relation
2
Title for knighted man
A word placed before the first name of a man who has received a special honor from the king or queen.
Mẫu sử dụng:
Sir [first name]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use 'Sir' with the last name alone; in this title form it is used with the first name.
Từ đồng nghĩa
knight (Refers to the person holding the honor, not the title itself.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
Sir Elton John
|Sir David Attenborough
|Sir Paul McCartney
Chủ đề
titles
|honors
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- Sir Ian McKellen is a famous British actor.
- The award was presented by Sir Richard Branson.
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote Sherlock Holmes stories.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Sir Paul is a famous singer.
- We saw Sir David on TV.
- Sir Elton plays the piano.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
sir
IPA
GB/sˈɚ/
US/sˈɚ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
sir (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (sir)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: sir
- Plural: sirs
Họ từ
Forms
sirs
noun
Related words
Cách diễn đạt
No, sir
1/nˈoʊ | sˈɚ/
fixed phrase
Polite negative to a man
A polite way to say 'no' to a man.
Ví dụ
- 'Do you need help?' 'No, sir.'
- 'Is this your bag?' 'No, sir.'
Sir or madam
1/sˈɚ ˈɔɹ mˈædəm/
fixed phrase
formal
Formal greeting to unknown person
A very polite way to speak to someone when you do not know if they are a man or woman.
Ví dụ
- Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the position.
- Please contact our office, Sir or Madam.
Yes, sir
1/jˈɛs | sˈɚ/
fixed phrase
Polite affirmative to a man
A polite way to say 'yes' to a man.
Ví dụ
- 'Can you finish this by noon?' 'Yes, sir.'
- 'Step aside, please.' 'Yes, sir.'