three

定義

1. 数詞

   The number 3, one more than two.

   例文

   • He counted one, two, three.
   • The stool has three legs.
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2. 数詞

   Describing a group made up of three things.

   例文

   • A triangle is a shape with three sides.
   • The band played as a group of three.
3. 名詞

   The written number 3.

   例文

   • The number 333 has three threes.
   • Please write a three on the board.
4. 名詞

   Anything that is three units in size.

   例文

   • Put all the threes in a separate box.
   • The carpenter cut several threes for the shelf.
5. 名詞

   A child who is three years old.

   例文

   • All the threes will go in Mrs. Smith's class.
   • The daycare has a room just for the threes.
6. 名詞

   A playing card with three marks on it.

   例文

   • He put down the three of hearts.
   • She won the hand with a pair of threes.
7. 名詞

   Three o'clock.

   例文

   • We agreed to meet again at three.
   • The clock slowly moved from two to three.
8. 名詞

   In basketball, a shot worth three points.

   例文

   • He made a three from the corner to win the game.
   • Her three at the buzzer thrilled the crowd.