no
no — 名詞
1. a spoken or written reply that says something is not wanted, not agreed to, or n
拒絕；否定
表示拒絕或不同意的回答
a spoken or written reply that says something is not wanted, not agreed to, or not accepted
When Ada asked for a raise, her manager gave a firm no.
當 Ada 要求加薪時，她的經理給了她一個明確的拒絕。
collocation: firm no / flat no / polite no
The committee's answer was a clear no to the funding request.
委員會對於那項資助申請的回答是明確的否定。
pattern: a + no + to + [noun phrase]
Ziad received a polite no after his job interview last week.
Ziad 上週工作面試後收到了一封禮貌性的婉拒。
My daughter begged for a later bedtime, but the answer was still no.
我女兒一直吵著要晚一點睡，但答案仍然是不行。
The board discussed the proposal and delivered a unanimous no.
董事會討論了這項提案，最後一致表示反對。
- yes
the opposite reply; also used as a noun
- acceptance
the act of agreeing to something offered
- affirmative
formal opposite of 'negative'
文法句型
a + no
a firm/polite/flat + no
用法筆記
The plural form 'noes' (or 'nos') is used when referring to multiple refusals, though the singular is far more common in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
2. a vote cast against a proposal, motion, or candidate in a formal decision-making
反對票
投票反對某項提案
a vote cast against a proposal, motion, or candidate in a formal decision-making process
The final count showed fifteen yes votes and only three nos.
最終計票結果顯示有十五張贊成票，只有三張反對票。
plural form: nos / noes in vote counts
Vikram was one of only two nos on the committee.
Vikram 是委員會中僅有的兩張反對票之一。
pattern: one of [number] + nos
The mayor's proposal received more nos than yeses from the council.
市長的提案在議會中得到的反對票多於贊成票。
Felipe counted the nos and realized the motion would not pass.
Felipe 算了算反對票的數量，意識到這項動議不會通過。
Out of thirty members, there were twelve nos and eighteen yeses.
三十名成員中，有十二張反對票和十八張贊成票。
- nay
formal parliamentary term; often paired with 'yea' or 'aye'
- negative vote
more explicit; used in official minutes
- dissenting vote
emphasizes disagreement with the majority opinion
文法句型
countable: [number] + nos/noes
the nos have it
用法筆記
Frequently used in the plural form 'nos' or 'noes' when reporting vote tallies. The expression 'the nos have it' is a formal announcement meaning the negative side has won.
常見錯誤
3. a short written form of the word 'number', written before a figure to show its p
編號
數字的書面縮寫
a short written form of the word 'number', written before a figure to show its position in a series
Please turn to page No. 47 in your textbook.
請翻到課本第 47 頁。
pattern: No. + [number] for page reference
Our new office is at No. 23 on Park Street.
我們的新辦公室在公園街 23 號。
Flight No. 208 to Tokyo will depart from gate twelve.
飛往東京的 208 號班機將從 12 號登機門起飛。
The document is stored in cabinet No. 5 on the second floor.
那份文件存放在二樓的 5 號檔案櫃裡。
Room No. 304 is on the third floor of the hotel.
304 號房在旅館的三樓。
文法句型
No. + [number]
at No. + [number]
用法筆記
Always written with a capital N followed by a period. Common in addresses, page references, flight numbers, and document codes. In American English, '#' is sometimes used instead.
常見錯誤
4. a short written form referring to Number Ten Downing Street, the official home a
首相府
英國首相官邸的代稱
a short written form referring to Number Ten Downing Street, the official home and workplace of the British Prime Minister
The Prime Minister returned to No. 10 after the summit.
首相在峰會結束後回到了 No. 10。
British political metonym: No. 10 = PM's office
No. 10 issued a statement about the new policy this morning.
No. 10 今天早上就這項新政策發表了聲明。
The economic adviser has worked at No. 10 for six years.
這位經濟顧問已經在 No. 10 工作了六年。
Journalists gathered outside No. 10 waiting for the announcement.
記者在 No. 10 外面聚集，等候官方宣布。
- Number Ten
the full phrase, also used as a metonym for the PM's office
- Downing Street
broader reference that can include the whole government's press office
文法句型
at No. 10
from No. 10
用法筆記
A fixed reference to the UK Prime Minister's official residence at 10 Downing Street, London. Often used in news reports as a metonym for the Prime Minister's office or the British government.
常見錯誤
no — 形容詞
1. placed before a noun to describe a state or situation in which something is comp
全無；毫無
強調完全不存在或數量為零
placed before a noun to describe a state or situation in which something is completely absent — functioning as a modifier of the noun itself rather than as a simple quantifier.
Hari had no money for the bus fare home that evening.
那天晚上，Hari 連搭公車回家的錢都沒有。
no + uncountable noun (money)
The doctor found no signs of illness in the young child.
醫生在那個小孩身上沒有發現任何生病的跡象。
no + plural countable noun (signs)
There was no answer when Ife knocked on the front door.
Ife 敲了前門，但沒有人應門。
Caleb received no letters during his first week at camp.
Caleb 在夏令營的第一週沒有收到任何信件。
Jenna had no reason to be worried about the school play.
Jenna 沒有理由為學校的話劇演出感到擔心。
- not any
more formal; often used in longer sentences with auxiliary verbs
- zero
informal and numerical; common in scores, statistics, and measurements
- not a single
emphatic; stresses that not even one example exists
文法句型
no + noun
there is/was no + noun
用法筆記
Unlike 'not any', 'no' goes directly before the noun without any auxiliary verbs. This sense emphasizes the complete absence rather than 'almost none'. Do not add 'any' after 'no'.
常見錯誤
2. used before a noun to say that there is almost none of something, or an extremel
幾無；極少
表示數量極少、近乎為零
used before a noun to say that there is almost none of something, or an extremely tiny amount of it.
There is no chance of rain this weekend, so the picnic is on.
這個週末幾乎沒有下雨的可能，所以野餐照常舉行。
collocation: no chance (very little)
The quiet toddler showed no interest in the noisy toys.
那個安靜的學步兒對吵鬧的玩具幾乎沒有興趣。
collocation: no interest
Yumi had no doubt that her school volleyball team would win the national championship.
Yumi 毫不懷疑她的學校排球隊會贏得全國冠軍。
The old bicycle has no value now that the wheels are bent.
那輛舊腳踏車的車輪彎了，現在幾乎沒有任何價值。
After a good rest, Selim felt no pain in his shoulders at all.
好好休息之後，Selim 覺得肩膀幾乎完全不痛了。
- hardly any
more explicit about the small amount; used in everyday speech
- scarcely any
more formal and literary; rare in spoken English
- practically no
informal; emphasizes that the amount is almost zero
文法句型
no + abstract noun
no + noun (meaning 'almost no')
用法筆記
This sense is softer than Sense 1. The meaning is closer to 'hardly any' or 'almost no' rather than 'absolutely zero'. Common with abstract nouns related to possibility, feeling, or quantity.
常見錯誤
3. placed before a noun to stress that a person or thing does not have the quality
並非；遠非
強調與該名詞所代表的特質正好相反
placed before a noun to stress that a person or thing does not have the quality normally connected with that noun, but instead has the opposite quality.
Christopher is no fool — he knew exactly what the deal meant.
Christopher 一點也不笨——他完全明白那筆交易的含意。
pattern: no + noun = opposite of the noun (fool = smart)
Raising three young children alone is no easy task for anyone.
獨自養育三個年幼的孩子對任何人來說都不是一件輕鬆的事。
Don't tell me Élise is a beginner in the kitchen — her cakes are wonderful!
別跟我說 Élise 在廚房裡是新手——她做的蛋糕非常好吃！
This quiet little village is no place for noisy late-night parties.
這個寧靜的小村莊根本不是舉辦吵鬧深夜派對的地方。
Following the detailed recipe was no problem for the skilled cook.
對那位熟練的廚師來說，按照詳細食譜做菜完全沒問題。
- far from
stronger contrast; often used with adjectives and nouns
- anything but
more emphatic; suggests the opposite is definitely true
- not at all a
more literal; less common in everyday speech
文法句型
no + noun (where the noun names a quality the subject lacks)
no + adjective + noun
用法筆記
The noun after 'no' represents a quality that does NOT describe the subject. For example, 'He is no fool' actually means 'He is clever'. This pattern is a common way to make strong, emphatic statements in everyday English.
常見錯誤
no — 縮寫
1. north or northern — a short written form used in addresses, maps, signs, and wea
北；北方
代表北或北方的書寫縮寫
north or northern — a short written form used in addresses, maps, signs, and weather reports to show the direction toward the North Pole or a location in that direction.
The map shows the lake on the N. shore of the island.
地圖上顯示湖泊位於島嶼的北岸。
abbreviation before noun: N. shore / N. side
The Watanabe family drove N. from Tokyo to Sendai along the expressway.
渡邊一家沿著高速公路從東京往北開到仙台。
N. as a direction point of travel
A cold N. wind brought temperatures below freezing all week.
寒冷的北風讓整個星期氣溫都低於冰點。
The N. entrance of the museum is closed for repairs until March.
博物館的北側入口因整修關閉到三月份。
- S.
south / southern — the opposite direction
文法句型
N. + noun (e.g., N. side, N. entrance)
N. (alone, as a direction point)
用法筆記
In written English, 'N.' (with a period) is the standard abbreviation for both 'north' and 'northern'. Unlike the noun form 'north', the abbreviation is only used in writing — it is not spoken aloud as 'en' in normal speech.
常見錯誤
2. number — a written abbreviation placed before a figure to show the position of s
號；編號
書寫中放在數字前的 number 縮寫
number — a written abbreviation placed before a figure to show the position of something in a sequence, such as a room, house, document, or flight.
Please write your house No. and street name clearly on the form.
請在表格上清楚寫下你的門牌號碼和街道名稱。
house No. — common in addresses
The receptionist told Naoko that her room is No. 205.
櫃檯人員告訴 Naoko 她的房間是 205 號。
room No. — common in hotels and buildings
Flight No. BR 858 departs from Gate 12 at six thirty.
BR 858 號班機於六點半從 12 號登機門出發。
Question No. 7 on the test was the hardest for most students.
考卷上第 7 題對大多數學生來說最難。
Imran checked the tracking number and found item No. 3742 had arrived.
Imran 查了追蹤編號，發現 3742 號物品已經送達。
文法句型
No. + number (e.g., No. 7, No. 205)
room No. / house No. / flight No. / item No.
用法筆記
'No.' is a purely written abbreviation; it is not spoken as 'no' in this sense. In British English, it is sometimes written without a period ('No 10'). Distinguish this from the noun sense (also written 'no.'), which is used as a countable noun that can appear in speech (e.g., 'The no.s don't match'). This abbreviation sense only appears before a figure.
常見錯誤
no — 副詞
1. used as a one-word reply to give a negative answer to a question, refuse an offe
不；沒有
用於否定回應、拒絕或反駁
used as a one-word reply to give a negative answer to a question, refuse an offer, or contradict a statement — functioning as a standalone response that replaces a full sentence such as 'I do not agree' or 'I will not accept'.
Christopher asked if he could borrow the car, but I said no.
Christopher 問能不能借車，但我說不行。
used as a standalone reply after said
The nurse asked whether Anong needed pain relief, and she said no.
護士問 Anong 需不需要止痛藥，她說不用。
Jiwoo wanted to join the evening yoga class, yet the instructor said no.
Jiwoo 想參加晚間的瑜伽課，但老師說不行。
When the immigration officer asked for his visa, Chidi replied no.
移民官要求查看 Chidi 的簽證時，他回答沒有。
My boss asked whether I could cover the night shift, and I said no.
老闆問我能否值大夜班，我說不行。
- nope
informal alternative, common in casual speech
- absolutely not
emphatic form, stronger refusal
- not at all
polite, often used when thanking someone
文法句型
no as a standalone reply
用法筆記
Cannot be used to negate a verb in English. For verb negation, use 'do not / does not' instead.
常見錯誤
2. used to indicate that something does not happen or exist to any degree at all —
毫不；絲毫不
表示完全沒有或一點也不
used to indicate that something does not happen or exist to any degree at all — placed before comparative adjectives (no better), adverbs (no sooner), or certain nouns (no reason) to mean 'not even a little' or 'not in the slightest'.
Cyrus felt no better after taking the cold medicine for three days.
Cyrus 吃了三天感冒藥，身體完全沒有好轉。
no + comparative adjective (no better)
There is no reason to cancel the picnic just because of light rain.
只是下點小雨，完全沒有理由取消野餐。
no + noun (no reason)
Sofia hoped the heavy storm would cause no damage to her house.
Sofia 希望這場大暴風雨不會對她的房子造成任何損害。
Nila had no idea what her little brother was talking about in the kitchen.
Nila 完全不知道弟弟在廚房裡說些什麼。
Mark's new phone cost no more than fifty dollars at the discount store.
Mark 的新手機在折扣店買的，花了不到五十美元。
- not any
more neutral, less emphatic than 'no'
- not at all
used to emphasise a negative degree
- not in the least
formal, emphatic
文法句型
no + comparative adjective
no + noun
no + more/less + than
用法筆記
Common before comparative adjectives (no better, no bigger) and mass/plural nouns (no water, no friends). Often interchangeable with 'not any', but 'no' is more emphatic.
常見錯誤
3. placed after a statement as a short way of asking your listener to confirm your
對吧？
句末確認對方看法或理解
placed after a statement as a short way of asking your listener to confirm your observation or say if they share your opinion — like using 'isn't it?' or 'right?' at the sentence end.
You will meet us at Taipei Main Station at seven tonight, no?
你今晚七點會在台北車站跟我們碰面，對吧？
statement + no as a tag question
Élise parked the rental car in the garage this morning, no?
Élise 早上把租來的車停進車庫了，對吧？
Mark lent you the money for the train tickets last week, no?
Mark 上週借錢給你買火車票了，對吧？
Caio lives on the same street as your cousin Sofia, no?
Caio 和你表妹 Sofia 住在同一條街上，對吧？
文法句型
statement + no ?
用法筆記
Used mainly in informal spoken English as a quick way to seek confirmation. More common in some varieties of English (e.g., Indian, African) than in standard British or American English, where tag questions (isn't it?, don't you?) are preferred.
常見錯誤
no — 限定詞
1. used before singular countable, plural countable, or uncountable nouns to specif
沒有
置於名詞前表示不存在或數量為零
used before singular countable, plural countable, or uncountable nouns to specify that not a single one or none of something exists or is available — introducing the whole noun phrase with a quantifying function rather than describing a quality.
There is no milk left in the fridge, so Feng went to the shop.
冰箱裡沒有牛奶了，所以Feng去了商店。
no + uncountable noun (milk)
No students in the class knew the answer to Indra's question.
班上沒有學生知道 Indra 的問題的答案。
no + plural noun as subject of sentence
For Kemi, there was no reason to be afraid of the gentle old dog.
對Kemi來說，沒有理由害怕那隻溫和的老狗。
The letter brought no good news for the family waiting at home.
那封信沒有為在家等待的家人帶來好消息。
We received no reply from the company after three weeks.
我們等了三個星期，沒有收到公司的任何回覆。
- not any
more emphatic and often used in longer or more formal sentences
- zero
used for exact quantities, especially in technical or numerical contexts
- not a single
emphatic, used to stress that there is not even one
文法句型
no + noun
no + uncountable noun
no + plural countable noun
用法筆記
Unlike 'not any', 'no' goes directly before the noun without any extra words. 'No' is more common in short statements, while 'not any' can add emphasis in longer sentences.
常見錯誤
2. displayed on warning boards and public notices to ban a specific action, item, o
禁止
用於告示或規則中表示不准
displayed on warning boards and public notices to ban a specific action, item, or person from a place.
A large sign at the park entrance said 'No dogs allowed.'
公園入口處有一塊大告示牌寫著「禁止帶狗入內」。
sign text: 'No dogs allowed'
Visitors must follow the 'No smoking' rules inside the hospital.
訪客必須遵守醫院內的禁菸規定。
sign text: 'No smoking'
Joshua ignored the 'No parking' sign and got a ticket.
Joshua無視「禁止停車」的標誌，結果收到了罰單。
There is a 'No photography' rule in the art museum gallery.
美術館畫廊內有禁止攝影的規定。
The guard told us that 'No entry' was strictly enforced after dark.
守衛告訴我們，天黑後嚴格執行「禁止進入」的規定。
- forbidden
more formal, used in written rules and official regulations
- prohibited
formal legal term, common in official documents and signs
文法句型
no + gerund
no + noun phrase
'no' + noun in quoted sign text
用法筆記
In this sense, 'no' is followed by a gerund (-ing form) or a noun that names the forbidden thing. The phrase is often placed inside quotation marks on signs.
no — 感嘆詞
1. uttered as a complete exclamation on its own to express a negative answer, disag
不；不是
表示否定或拒絕的回答
uttered as a complete exclamation on its own to express a negative answer, disagreement, or refusal — usually capped with a punctuation mark and standing alone as a full turn in conversation, rather than serving as a mere word inside a sentence.
"Would you like more rice, Mrs. Chen?" "No, thank you, I have had plenty."
「陳太太，還要再來點米飯嗎？」「不用了，謝謝，我已經吃很多了。」
polite refusal: no, thank you
Caio asked his boss if he could leave early, but she said no.
Caio 問老闆能不能早點下班，但老闆說不行。
"Is the post office still open?" "No, it closed at five o'clock."
「郵局還開著嗎？」「沒有，五點就關門了。」
Liam offered to pay, but Kofi said no and insisted on splitting the bill.
Liam 主動要付餐費，但 Kofi 說不用，堅持各付各的。
No, I do not think that plan will work because it costs too much money.
不，我不覺得那個計畫可行，因為它花費太高了。
- not really
softer, less direct than a plain 'no'
- no way
more forceful and emphatic; informal
- nope
informal and casual; used in everyday speech
- yes
the opposite affirmative reply
常見錯誤
2. A word spoken when you are very surprised, shocked, or find something hard to be
不會吧
表示驚訝或難以置信
A word spoken when you are very surprised, shocked, or find something hard to believe after hearing a piece of news.
"Ilan won first prize in the competition!" "No! You must be joking!"
「Ilan 在比賽中得了第一名！」「不會吧！你一定在開玩笑！」
used to express disbelief
Sana heard the news and gasped, "No, I cannot believe she left without telling anyone!"
Sana 聽到這個消息後倒抽一口氣說：「不會吧，我不敢相信她就這樣走了，誰也沒告訴。」
Eliska's grandmother climbed the stairs by herself at age eighty-two, and everyone said, "No, really?"
Eliska 的祖母八十二歲還能自己爬樓梯，大家都說：「真的假的？」
Yara told her friend, "No — I thought the exam was next week, not today!"
Yara 對朋友說：「不會吧——我以爲考試是下週，不是今天！」
- no way
stronger surprise, sometimes with disbelief
- you're kidding
more conversational and slightly longer phrase
- oh my God
more emotional and can convey a wider range of shock
用法筆記
Often uttered with a rising intonation or followed by an exclamation mark in writing. Frequently repeated for emphasis: 'No, no, no!'
3. A word used when you refuse to accept another person's refusal, insisting that y
不行；一定要
堅持不接受對方的拒絕
A word used when you refuse to accept another person's refusal, insisting that you want to give them something or do something for them.
"Let me pay for the taxi." "No, no, it is my turn to treat you."
「計程車錢讓我付。」「不行不行，這次輪到我請你。」
repeated 'no' to insist despite refusal
Joon tried to return the gift, but Linh said no — she bought it for her.
Joon 想把禮物還回去，但 Linh 說不行，那是她特地為她買的。
"You need not drive us." "No, I insist; it is on my way."
「不用送我們了。」「不行，我一定要送，順路。」
Ayesha said she could walk home alone, but Obi insisted, "No, I am walking with you — it is dark outside."
Ayesha 說她可以自己走回家，但 Obi 堅持說：「不行，我陪你走——外面天黑了。」
- absolutely
stronger and more emphatic; used to shut down further argument
- I insist
a polite, slightly formal alternative
用法筆記
Often repeated two or three times ('No, no, no') to show determination. The speaker's tone is firm but usually warm or friendly.
4. A word that shows you are not sure how to reply, often used when you need to cha
這個嘛
無法確定時使用的猶豫詞
A word that shows you are not sure how to reply, often used when you need to change or adjust what you first thought.
"Are you coming?" "No... I am not sure yet. I will tell you later."
「你要來嗎？」「嗯……我還沒有確定，晚點再跟你說。」
hesitation: no + correction
No... actually, that is the wrong address. We need to check the map again.
不對……其實那個地址是錯的，我們需要再查一下地圖。
Camila asked Hao about the film, and he said, "No... the acting was good but the story was too slow."
Camila 問 Hao 喜不喜歡那部電影，他說：「嗯……怎麼說呢，演技不錯，但劇情太慢了。」
"Should I apply?" Christopher paused. "No... I need to think about it."
「我該申請嗎？」Christopher 停了一下說：「嗯……讓我想想看。」
Adina asked about the blue or green dress, and I said, "No... the black one suits you best."
Adina 問我藍色和綠色洋裝哪件比較好看，我說：「嗯……其實黑色那件最適合你。」
用法筆記
The word 'no' in this sense is followed by a pause (indicated by an ellipsis in writing) and then a second thought that partly contradicts or qualifies what was about to be said.
no — 符號
1. No is the symbol used on the periodic table for nobelium, a radioactive metallic
元素鍩
第102號元素，符號為No
No is the symbol used on the periodic table for nobelium, a radioactive metallic element with atomic number 102 that is produced artificially in a laboratory and does not exist in nature.
Gabriel checked the periodic table and found No between Md and Lr.
Gabriel 查看元素週期表，發現 No 位於 Md 和 Lr 之間。
periodic-table position: No between Md and Lr
The symbol No appears on the periodic table right after mendelevium.
元素符號 No 出現在週期表上，緊接在鍆之後。
symbol usage on periodic table
Amani wrote 'No' on her lab report when describing nobelium's properties.
Amani 在實驗報告中提到 No 時，寫下了鍩的元素性質。
Tanvi's research group produced a new isotope of No for their experiment.
Tanvi 的研究團隊在實驗中製造出一種新的 No 同位素。
Aoi noted that No is among the synthetic elements near the bottom of the table.
Aoi 解釋說，No 是位於週期表底部附近的合成元素之一。
用法筆記
This symbol is always written with a capital N and a lower-case o (No) to distinguish it from the English word 'no'. In speech, the element is called nobelium (no-BEE-lee-um), not 'en-oh'. This sense appears mainly in chemistry textbooks, periodic tables, and research papers on synthetic elements.