“Figure” 這個(gè)詞的用法很多。作名詞時(shí),它可以表示 “數(shù)字”,“圖,表”,“輪廓,外形” 和 “重要人物”。本期 “一分鐘英語(yǔ)” 舉例講解名詞 “figure” 的四個(gè)常見用法??匆曨l。
1 用 “figure” 表示 “數(shù)字”。比如:固定搭配 “in single figures 個(gè)位數(shù)”、“in double figures 兩位數(shù)”。
Can you check these figures for me, please?
I think the final figure showing in this excel form is incorrect.
It was a great basketball game! Five players scored in double figures.
2 用 “figure” 表示 “圖,表”。
Please turn to page 32 in your textbooks and have a look at figure 3.
3 用 “figure” 表示 “輪廓,人影,外形”。
It was dark, so I couldn't see exactly who the two figures were.
The child drew a figure of a fairy on the tree.
4 用 “figure” 表示 “重要人物,名人”。
Is there a public figure who you admire?
She was a central figure in French New Wave film movement.