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单词 four
释义

four

noun

ˈfȯr How to pronounce four (audio)
1
: a number that is one more than three see Table of Numbers
2
: the fourth in a set or series
the four of hearts
3
: something having four units or members: such as
a
: a 4-oared racing shell or its crew
b
: a 4-cylinder engine or automobile
four adjective
four pronoun, plural in construction

Example Sentences

“What time is it?” “It's four.” I leave each day at four.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from four adjective, from Old English fēower; akin to Old High German fior four, Latin quattuor, Greek tessares, tettares

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

four 1 of 2

adjective

ˈfȯr How to pronounce four (audio)
: being one more than three

four

2 of 2

noun

1
: one more than three : two times two : 4
2
: the fourth in a set or series
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