yet
yet — 副詞
1. placed in a negative statement or a question when something that people are wait
還沒
用於否定句與疑問句，表示到現在還沒發生
placed in a negative statement or a question when something that people are waiting for has still not happened as of now
Hana has not finished her homework yet, so she cannot go outside to play.
Hana 還沒做完功課，所以她不能到外面去玩。
negative: has not + past participle + yet
Has the afternoon mail arrived yet? I am waiting for a package from Japan.
下午的郵件來了嗎？我在等一個從日本寄來的包裹。
question: Has + subject + past participle + yet?
The repair team has not yet arrived at the building site.
維修小組尚未抵達建築工地。
Aarav has not said sorry to his sister yet, even though they made up hours ago.
Aarav 還沒有跟妹妹道歉，即使他們幾小時前就和好了。
Has the doctor seen you yet, or are you still waiting in the hallway?
醫生看過你了嗎？還是你還在走廊上等著？
- already
'already' is used in positive sentences and questions to say something has happened sooner than expected; 'yet' focuses on something not done
文法句型
not + verb + yet
has/have not + past participle + yet
Has/Have + subject + past participle + yet?
用法筆記
In formal writing, 'not yet' can be placed before the main verb: 'The results have not yet been released.' In everyday speech, 'yet' normally comes at the end of the clause.
常見錯誤
2. placed after a superlative form to mark the greatest or most extreme instance of
迄今
修飾最高級，表示至今最……
placed after a superlative form to mark the greatest or most extreme instance of its kind so far in time
This is the most exciting video game yet from that small studio.
這是那間小工作室迄今最令人興奮的電玩遊戲。
pattern: the most + adjective + noun + yet
Last winter was the coldest yet recorded in northern Japan.
去年冬天是日本北部有紀錄以來最冷的一次。
pattern: the + superlative + yet + past participle
Noa's latest painting is her best work yet by a wide margin.
Noa 最近的那幅畫是她迄今最好的作品，而且大幅領先之前的作品。
The storm that hit the coast last night was the fiercest yet this season.
昨晚襲擊海岸的暴風雨是本季至今最猛烈的一次。
文法句型
the + superlative + noun + yet
用法筆記
Common with 'best', 'worst', 'biggest', 'most'. The superlative usually carries a definite article ('the'). This pattern works for both present and past time references, as in 'the longest speech yet at this conference' or 'the best film yet of her career'.
常見錯誤
3. in formal or literary English, means 'still' in positive sentences to say that a
仍然
用於肯定句，表示情況持續（較正式）
in formal or literary English, means 'still' in positive sentences to say that a situation or state continues at the present time
There is yet time to change your mind before you sign the contract.
在簽合約之前，你仍然有時間改變主意。
formal: There is yet + noun (there is still...)
There is yet much for scientists to learn about the deepest parts of the ocean.
科學家對於海洋最深處仍有許多有待了解的地方。
there is yet + noun (formal affirmative still)
We may yet find a way to reach the village before the river floods.
在河水暴漲之前，我們或許還能設法抵達村莊。
Élise could yet become the youngest player ever to win the national chess title.
Élise 仍有可能成為贏得全國西洋棋冠軍的最年輕選手。
- still
'still' works in the same position in both formal and everyday English; 'yet' in this sense is more literary
- already
'already' suggests completion; 'yet' in this sense suggests continuation
文法句型
there is yet + noun
subject + may/could + yet + verb
have yet + noun phrase
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this use of 'yet' does NOT require a negative word. It appears in formal or literary contexts where 'still' could also be used. 'May yet' and 'could yet' suggest possibility despite difficulty.
常見錯誤
4. used with a time period to say that something will continue from now onwards for
還有
表示從現在起還會持續一段時間
used with a time period to say that something will continue from now onwards for that length of time
The construction work will continue for another two months yet before the bridge opens.
這項工程還要再進行兩個月，橋樑才會開放通行。
pattern: will + continue + for + time + yet
Putri will be studying in London for three more years yet.
Putri 在倫敦還要再念三年書。
The rain could last for days yet, according to the weather report on the radio.
根據收音機氣象報導，這場雨可能還會持續好幾天。
We have a long way to go yet before we reach the campsite before dark.
在我們天黑前到達營地之前，還有好長一段路要走。
- still
'I will still be here for two weeks' — 'still' works in the same position but does not carry the same emphasis on extra duration
文法句型
will + verb + for + time period + yet
have + noun phrase + to go yet
用法筆記
This sense combines 'yet' with a future time expression ('for two weeks', 'for years') to emphasise that the situation will last longer. It often appears with 'still' or 'yet' at the end of the clause.
常見錯誤
5. used in the fixed structure 'have yet to' followed by an infinitive to say that
尚未
have yet to 表示到現在還沒做
used in the fixed structure 'have yet to' followed by an infinitive to say that something has not happened up to now, often with the suggestion that it should or will happen
The committee has yet to announce the winner of the annual science award.
委員會尚未公布年度科學獎的得主。
has yet to + infinitive (announce)
Nia has yet to learn how to ride a bicycle, even though she just turned ten.
Nia 還沒有學會騎腳踏車，儘管她剛滿十歲了。
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined by the safety inspectors.
火災的原因仍有待安全檢查人員查明。
Jin has yet to receive a reply from the university about his application for the scholarship.
Jin 尚未收到那所大學對他獎學金申請的回覆。
The best parts of the trip have yet to come, so do not be too tired now.
這趟旅程最精彩的部分還在後頭，所以現在不要太累。
- not yet
'have not yet + past participle' is more neutral and less formal; 'have yet to' carries a slightly more literary feel and often implies expectation
- already have
'I have already done it' contrasts with 'I have yet to do it'
文法句型
have/has yet to + infinitive
用法筆記
This construction is more emphatic than 'has not + past participle yet'. It often implies that the speaker expects the action to take place eventually. 'Have yet to' is used in both formal and informal contexts.
常見錯誤
6. placed between a modal verb such as 'may' or 'could' and its main verb to sugges
終究
儘管目前看似不可能，但未來仍可能發生
placed between a modal verb such as 'may' or 'could' and its main verb to suggest that an event is still possible later, despite how things look at present
The doctors say the patient may yet recover fully from the infection.
醫生說病人終究有可能從感染中完全康復。
may yet + infinitive (recover)
Andrés could yet win the race if he pushes harder in the final lap.
Andrés 如果最後一圈再努力一點，還是有可能贏得比賽。
This small novel might yet become a bestseller once word gets around.
這本小說的內容一旦傳開，或許仍有可能成為暢銷書。
Beatrix may yet change her mind about moving abroad if she finds a good job here.
Beatrix 如果在這裡找到好工作，她還是有可能改變出國的主意。
- eventually
'eventually' is more certain and suggests it will happen; 'may yet' is less certain and emphasises present unlikelihood
- still
'could still win' has a similar meaning but 'still' focuses on continuation where 'yet' focuses on future possibility
- never
'may never' is the opposite — suggesting something will not happen at any time
文法句型
may/might/could yet + infinitive
用法筆記
Place 'yet' between the modal verb ('may', 'might', 'could') and the main verb. This sense carries hope or possibility — unlike sense 5 ('have yet to'), which focuses on something not done, this sense focuses on a future chance.
常見錯誤
7. used before 'another', 'again', 'more', or a comparative to emphasise that the a
更；又
強調數量、程度或次數的增加
used before 'another', 'again', 'more', or a comparative to emphasise that the amount, degree, or number is increasing or has increased further
The cost of building materials rose yet again this quarter, putting pressure on small builders.
建材成本這一季又再度上漲，給小型建築商帶來壓力。
yet again: emphasises repetition
Mathieu made yet another mistake in his piano practice, so his teacher asked him to start over.
Mathieu 在鋼琴練習時又犯了一個錯誤，老師只好請他從頭來過。
yet another + noun: one more on top of others
The new software is faster yet than the version from last year.
這套新軟體比去年推出的版本還要快。
The kind old woman poured us yet more tea even though we had already drunk three cups.
那位好心的老太太又給我們倒了茶，儘管我們已經喝了三杯。
Liang faced yet another delay on the train line and arrived late for the meeting.
Liang 在火車線上又遇到一次延誤，結果開會遲到了。
- no more
'no more' means nothing additional, the opposite of 'yet more'
文法句型
yet + comparative adjective/adverb
yet another + noun
yet again
yet more + noun
用法筆記
With comparatives ('faster yet', 'worse yet'), the word order can also be 'yet comparative' ('yet faster'). Both orders are correct, though 'yet faster' is slightly more formal. With 'another', 'again', and 'more', 'yet' always comes first: 'yet another', 'yet again', 'yet more'.
常見錯誤
8. used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems surprising after what
然而
引出與前面所述相對比或令人意外的內容
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems surprising after what has just been said, especially in writing or formal speech
The instructions looked simple enough, yet not a single person in the room could follow them correctly.
說明書看起來很簡單，然而房間裡沒有一個人能正確照著做。
clause + , + yet + contrasting clause
It was a cold and rainy afternoon in late autumn, yet the children insisted on playing in the garden.
那是個深秋寒冷下雨的午後，然而孩子們堅持要在花園裡玩。
Tamar had very little acting experience before this role, yet her performance moved the whole audience to tears.
Tamar 在接演這個角色之前幾乎沒有表演經驗，然而她的演出讓全場觀眾感動落淚。
The hotel room was small and expensive, yet the ocean view from the window made it worth every penny.
飯店房間又小又貴，然而窗外的海景讓每一分錢都花得很值得。
The old car has broken down many times over the years. Yet it still starts every morning without any trouble.
這輛老車多年來故障了很多次。然而每天早上它還是能順利發動，一點問題也沒有。
- nevertheless
more formal and heavier; 'yet' is shorter and flows more naturally in writing
- but
'but' is more common in speech; 'yet' carries a stronger sense of surprise or irony
- nonetheless
similar formality to 'nevertheless'; 'yet' is the most concise option
- and
'and' adds similar information without contrast; 'yet' explicitly signals contrast
文法句型
clause + , + yet + clause
Yet , + clause (beginning a new sentence)
用法筆記
This 'yet' can begin a new sentence (like 'Nevertheless') or connect two clauses within a single sentence (like 'but'). It is stronger than 'but' because it emphasises that the second fact is unexpected. In informal speech, 'but' or 'though' is more common.
常見錯誤
❌ 'She is tired, yet she is also sleepy.' (not surprising/contrasting) — 'Yet' needs a real contrast. A better example: 'She is tired, yet she cannot fall asleep.'
yet — 連接詞
1. used like 'but' to join two clauses when the second clause adds a fact that seem
然而；但是
連接前後兩個對比或矛盾的事實
used like 'but' to join two clauses when the second clause adds a fact that seems surprising or opposite to the first one
The football team lost the match, yet they played with great heart and determination until the final whistle.
足球隊輸了比賽，然而他們從頭到尾都充滿鬥志和決心。
clause + , + yet + surprising contrasting fact
The mountain path was steep and covered with loose rocks, yet the hikers pushed on bravely towards the summit.
山路陡峭又布滿碎石，然而登山者們還是勇敢地朝山頂前進。
Hari had only practised the piano for two months, yet he played the piece with surprising confidence.
Hari 學鋼琴才兩個月，然而他演奏那首曲子時展現出驚人的自信。
The story seemed completely impossible, yet it turned out to be entirely true.
那個故事聽起來完全不可能，然而結果證明全都是真的。
The recipe called for only five simple ingredients, yet the soup had a wonderfully rich and complex flavour.
食譜只需要五種簡單的食材，然而成品湯頭卻有非常豐富濃郁的風味。
- but
'but' is more neutral; 'yet' adds a sense of surprise that the second fact is true despite the first
- and yet
slightly stronger and more emphatic than 'yet' alone; 'and yet' is common in both speech and writing
- nevertheless
more formal; 'nevertheless' is an adverb, not a conjunction, so it requires different punctuation
文法句型
clause + , + yet + clause
用法筆記
Unlike 'but', 'yet' can be combined with 'and' ('and yet') for extra emphasis. The conjunction 'yet' differs from the adverb 'yet' (sense 8) in that it directly joins two clauses within a single sentence without needing a separate sentence break, and it cannot be moved to other positions in the clause.
常見錯誤
❌ 'He is rich yet he is not happy, yet he works hard.' — Using 'yet' twice in different senses in the same sentence can confuse readers. Use 'but' for one of the contrasts.