oops

oops — exclamation

1. said after a small accident, an awkward slip, or a sudden realization that your

1.感嘆詞A1
釋義

said after a small accident, an awkward slip, or a sudden realization that your words or actions were wrong.

例句

Oops, I dropped your glasses on the kitchen floor.

Oops, + clause after a small accident

"Oops, I sent the message to my boss," Emma said.

"Oops" reporting a social mistake

同義詞
  • whoops

    very close in meaning; often feels a little more playful or spoken

  • uh-oh

    used when trouble is noticed or expected, not mainly when you caused it

  • sorry

    a direct apology, with less surprise and more responsibility

文法句型

Oops, + clause

"Oops," + reporting verb

用法筆記

Usually used for small accidents, slips of the tongue, or mildly embarrassing mistakes. For serious danger or a major disaster, speakers normally choose a stronger reaction such as 'help', 'oh no', or a direct apology.

常見錯誤

❌Oops, my house is on fire.
✅Help! My house is on fire!
💡'oops' is for minor mistakes, not a dangerous emergency.
❌I oops sent the email to everyone.
✅Oops, I sent the email to everyone.
💡use 'oops' as a separate exclamation, not inside the clause.