yes
adv
noun
jes adv
1
ANSWER TO QUESTION/STATEMENT
对问题或陈述的回答
a. used as an answer to say that something is true or that you agree b. used as an answer to a question or statement containing a negative, to say that the opposite is true 不〔用于对否定疑问句或否定陈述的回应，表示反驳〕
‘Is that real gold?’ ‘Yes.’
“那是真金吗？”“是的。”
‘It was a great show.’ ‘Yes, it was.’
“这是个很棒的节目。”“是的。”
‘Sarah isn’t very intelligent, is she?’ ‘Yes, she is (=in fact, she is intelligent) !’
“萨拉不是很聪明，是吗？”“不，她很聪明！”
‘There isn’t any cereal left.’ ‘Yes, there is – it’s in the cupboard.’
“没有麦片了。”“不，还有 — 在碗橱里。”
2
ANSWER TO OFFER/INVITATION
对某提议或邀请的回应
used as an answer to say that you want something or want to do something 好的，是的〔表示接受提议或邀请〕;
‘Would you like a sandwich?’ ‘ Yes, please .’
“你想吃个三明治吗？”“好的。”
‘Would you like to come with us?’ ‘Yes, I’d love to.’
“你想和我们一起去吗？”“是的，我很乐意。”
3
ANSWER TO REQUEST
对某询问的回应
used as an answer to say that you will do something, or that someone may do or have something 可以〔表示允许〕;
‘Can I have a glass of water?’ ‘Yes, of course.’
“我可以喝杯水吗？”“当然可以。”
He proposed to me and I said yes .
他向我求婚，我答应了。
4
yes, but ...
used to show that you agree with what someone has said, but there is another fact to consider 是的，不过…〔表示同意，但还有其他因素要考虑〕
‘There are still a lot of problems with Jeff’s proposal.’ ‘Yes, but it’s the best one we have.’
“杰夫的提议还有许多问题。”“是的，不过它是我们现有的最好的一个。”
5
READY TO LISTEN/TALK
准备听/谈
used to show that you have heard someone or are ready to speak to someone 什么事〔用于回应别人的招呼〕
‘Mike?’ ‘Yes?’
“迈克？”“什么事？”
Yes sir, how can I help you?
是，先生，我能帮你做些什么？
6
LISTENING
正在听
used to show that you are listening to someone and want them to continue 嗯…，接着呢〔表示正在听，并等待说话人继续〕
‘And so I tried phoning him...’ ‘Yes ...’
“因此我就试着打电话给他…”“接下来呢?”
7
EXCITED/HAPPY
兴奋/高兴
used to show that you are very excited or happy about something 好啊〔表示兴奋或高兴〕
Yes! Rivaldo’s scored again!
好！里瓦尔多又得分啦！
8
oh yes
a. used to show that you do not believe what someone is saying b. used to show that you have remembered something 噢，对了〔表示想起某事〕
‘There’s nothing going on between me and Jane. We’re just good friends.’ ‘Oh yes?’
“我和简之间什么事也没有，我们只是好朋友。”“噢，是吗？”
Where’s my umbrella? Oh yes – I left it in the car.
我的伞呢？ 噢，对了 — 我把它落在车里了。
9
EMPHASIS
强调
used to emphasize that you mean what you have just said, even though it is surprising 〔用于强调前面说的令人惊讶的事实〕
It took ten years – yes, ten whole years – to complete.
花了 10 年才完成 — 是呀，整整 10 年。
Yes, you heard me correctly – I said 1921.
对的，你没有听错 — 我是说 1921 年。
10
yes, yes
10. used to show annoyance when someone is talking to you and you do not want to listen 好的，好的〔表示不耐烦〕
‘And don’t forget to lock the door!’ ‘Yes, yes, OK.’
“还有，别忘了锁门！”“好，好，好的。”
11
yes and no
11. used to show that there is not one clear answer to a question 既是又不是〔表示难以明确答复〕
‘Were you surprised?’ ‘Well, yes and no. I knew they were planning something, but I wasn’t sure what.’
“你觉得惊讶吗？”“嗯，既惊讶又不惊讶。我是知道他们有个计划，但是不知道是什么。”
noun
12 a vote, voter, or reply that agrees with an idea, plan, law etc 赞成票; 赞成者; 赞成
According to the latest opinion poll, the noes have 60%, and the yeses have 40%.
根据最新的民意调查，反对者占 60%，赞成者占 40%。
a yes vote
一张赞成票