here

here — 副詞

1. at or toward the precise place where the person speaking currently is.

1.副詞A1
釋義

這裡

在說話者所在的地點

at or toward the precise place where the person speaking currently is.

例句

Please sit here next to me during the show.

表演時請坐我旁邊這裡。

location phrase: sit here

Selim asked if there was a bank near here.

Selim 問這附近有沒有銀行。

同義詞
反義詞
  • there

    the opposite position — not where the speaker is

文法句型

be here

come here

stay here

live here

用法筆記

Often used with verbs of location (be, stay, remain) and movement (come, bring, put). The opposite of here is there.

常見錯誤

❌I go here to the park every Sunday.
✅I come here to the park every Sunday.
💡Use 'come' (not 'go') when the speaker is already at or heading toward the location.

2. used at the start of a sentence to present a person, thing, or idea to someone w

2.副詞A2
釋義

這是

用於引出某人或某物

used at the start of a sentence to present a person, thing, or idea to someone who has not seen or heard it yet.

例句

Here is the report you asked for this morning.

這是你今天早上要的報告。

Here is + noun phrase for presenting

Here comes the bus — we should get ready to board.

公車來了——我們準備上車吧。

同義詞
  • presenting

    describes the function, not a direct substitute in a sentence

  • this is

    used interchangeably in introductions: 'This is my friend' = 'Here is my friend'

文法句型

Here is/are + noun

Here comes + noun

用法筆記

The verb agrees with the noun that follows: 'Here is my bag' but 'Here are my bags.' In conversation, the pattern 'Here + pronoun + verb' is common: 'Here it is,' 'Here they come.'

常見錯誤

❌Here your coffee is.
✅Here is your coffee.
💡The verb comes before the subject when here starts a statement.

3. said when someone reaches a place you are waiting at, or when an event or situat

3.副詞A2
釋義

來了

表示某人抵達或某事開始

said when someone reaches a place you are waiting at, or when an event or situation is just beginning.

例句

Here they are — the Okafor family just walked in.

他們來了——Okafor 一家人剛剛走進來。

Here they are for announcing arrival

Here we go — the final match is about to start.

開始了——總決賽即將登場。

同義詞
  • arrived

    past tense, tells the fact; 'here' in this sense announces the moment

  • starting

    focuses on the beginning, while 'here' adds the speaker's perspective

文法句型

Here + pronoun + verb

Here comes + noun

用法筆記

Common in fixed expressions: 'Here we go' (something begins), 'Here it comes' (anticipating an event). Unlike sense 1, this sense carries an emotional tone — excitement, worry, or relief.

常見錯誤

❌Here comes she.
✅Here she comes.
💡When the subject is a pronoun, it goes before the verb, not after.

4. referring to a particular moment, detail, or topic within a discussion, situatio

4.副詞B1
釋義

在這點

在討論或情況中的某個重點

referring to a particular moment, detail, or topic within a discussion, situation, or argument that is relevant right now.

例句

Here I disagree with your conclusion about the budget.

在這點上我不同意你對預算的結論。

Here + subject + verb for stating opinion

The plan looks good, but here we need more data.

這個計畫看起來不錯，但在這裡我們需要更多數據。

同義詞

文法句型

Here + subject + verb

Here is where...

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 2 (INTRODUCING): sense 4 does not present a new physical object or person — it points to a topic or issue in conversation. The sentence can usually be rephrased with 'at this point' or 'on this matter.'

常見錯誤

❌Here I am talking about the cost.' (when meaning 'at this moment in the discussion')
✅Use 'At this point' or 'On this issue' for clarity if the meaning might be confused with sense 1.

5. at the present moment in time; during the current period that the speaker is exp

5.副詞A2
釋義

現在

在此刻或當前時期

at the present moment in time; during the current period that the speaker is experiencing.

例句

Here the story takes a surprising turn toward mystery.

故事在這裡出現了一個出人意料的懸疑轉折。

Here meaning 'at this point in time/narrative'

Winter is here, so the nights are getting colder.

冬天來了，所以夜晚越來越冷。

同義詞
  • now

    more direct and neutral; 'here' adds a dramatic or emotional feel

  • at this point

    slightly more formal; common in narratives and explanations

  • presently

    formal; rarely used in conversation

反義詞
  • then

    refers to a past or future time, not the present moment

文法句型

Here + noun/verb indicating time shift

用法筆記

Often used with seasonal or stage-of-life nouns ('summer is here,' 'the future is here'). Can also mark a transition in a story or sequence ('Here the scene changes').

6. spoken as you pass an object to another person, often with a friendly or helpful

6.副詞A1
釋義

給你

遞交物品時的口語用法

spoken as you pass an object to another person, often with a friendly or helpful tone.

例句

Here, take my umbrella — it is raining outside.

來，拿我的傘去——外面正在下雨。

Here + imperative for handing over

Here is your change, ma'am — have a nice day.

女士，這是找您的錢——祝您愉快。

同義詞
  • take this

    a command rather than an adverb; more direct

  • have this

    friendly; common in informal giving

文法句型

Here + object pronoun + verb

Here you are/go

Here is + noun

用法筆記

In casual speech, 'here you go' and 'here you are' are fixed phrases for handing something over. 'Here' can stand alone at the start of a sentence ('Here, take this'). This sense is the only one where 'here' can function as an interjection.

常見錯誤

❌Here you go' said when someone is looking for something (not handing it over).
✅Use 'There you go' when pointing to something someone has found. 'Here you go' = I give it; 'There you go' = you found it.

here — 名詞