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A Meaning in English

word

/ˈeɪ/, /ə/
AY, uh
/æɪ/
AY

释义

The indefinite article used before words starting with a consonant sound to refer to one single, non-specific item or person.

用法与细微差别

Only used before consonant sounds, not vowels. Use 'an' before vowels instead. Used to introduce something for the first time. Common with singular countable nouns.

例句

I have a dog.

basic

She bought a book.

basic

There is a chair in the room.

basic

He wants to buy a new phone.

natural

She is reading a story right now.

natural

I need a break after work.

natural