yes/jes/

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➊ a word you say when you agree with sth or think that sth is true

➋ used for replying when sb calls you

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➊ 是，好，同意：“Are you a student?” “Yes, I am.” “你是学生吗？”“是的，我是。”

◇“The story is interesting.” “Yes, but it is too long.” “这故事很有趣。”“是的，就是太长了。”

◇I think she will say yes if you ask her to come. 如果你叫她来，我想她会答应的。

➋ 什么事：“Jack!” “Yes?” “杰克！” “什么事？”

常犯错误

✗ “Isn't your father a doctor?” “No, he is.”

✓ “Isn't your father a doctor?” “Yes, he is.” “你的爸爸不是医生吗？”“不，他是医生。”

[✌否定疑问句和反义疑问句的回答可能是Yes, he is.或No, he isn't. 但不会是No, he is. 或Yes, he isn't.与汉语表达不同]