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They've Meaning in English

word · lemma: they have

ˈðeɪv
THAYV
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释义

'They've' is a contraction of 'they have.' It can mean 'they have' when talking about possession, or 'they have' as an auxiliary verb in perfect tenses.

用法与细微差别

'They've' is informal and used mainly in speaking or casual writing. It contracts both the auxiliary (perfect tenses: 'they've finished') and possessive ('they've got a car'), but is not used for emphasis. Avoid in very formal writing.

例句

They've finished their homework.

basic

They've got two dogs.

basic

They've lived here for years.

basic

They've never seen snow before.

natural

They've got to hurry or they'll miss the bus.

natural

I can't believe how much they've changed.

natural