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The word "you" is a second-person pronoun that can refer to one or more people. It functions as the subject or object of a verb, or after a preposition. Additionally, it is used in informal contexts to refer to people in general.

The word "you" is a second-person pronoun used to refer to one or more people, acting as the subject or object of a verb or following a preposition. It can also be used in spoken or informal contexts to refer to people in general.

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/juː/
You is the second person pronoun. You can refer to one or more people and is used as the subject of a verb or the object of a verb or preposition. you是第二人称代词。you可指一个或多个人,用作动词主语,或者是动词或介词宾语。
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[PRON 代词]你,您,你们(可用于名词前指定谈话对象) A speaker or writer uses you to refer to the person or people that they are talking or writing to. It is possible to use you before a noun to make it clear which group of people you are talking to.
  • When I saw you across the room I knew I'd met you before...

    看到你穿过房间时,我就知道我以前曾经见过你。

  • You two seem very different to me...

    你们两个似乎与我大不一样。

  • I could always talk to you about anything in the world...

    我总是可以和你谈论世界上的任何事情。

  • What is alternative health care? What can it do for you?...

    什么是另类医疗?它能为你做些什么?

  • What you kids need is more exercise.

    你们这些孩子需要的是多做运动。

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[PRON 代词](用于口语和非正式书面语中表示泛指)你,任何人 In spoken English and informal written English, you is sometimes used to refer to people in general.
  • Getting good results gives you confidence...

    取得好的结果会给人以信心。

  • In those days you did what you were told.

    那时候,你只能听命于人。

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[PRON-PLURAL 复数型代词](某些方言中指两个或多个人时有时用yous代替you)你们 In some dialects of English, yous is sometimes used instead of 'you' when talking to two or more people.
  • 'Yous two are no 'gettin' paid,' he said. 'Ye're too lazy!'

    “你们两个别指望拿到工钱,”他说。“你们太懒了!”


Oxford you ★ / ju ; NAmE jə / / strong form juː strong form juː / pronoun 1 ★ used as the subject or object of a verb or after a preposition to refer to the person or people being spoken or written to 你;您;你们 ◆ You said you knew the way. 你说过你知道路的。 ◆ I thought she told you. 我以为她告诉你了。 ◆ Can I sit next to you? 我可以坐在你旁边吗? ◆ I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). 我觉得那种发型不适合你。 2 ★ used with nouns and adjectives to speak to sb directly (与名词及形容词连用,直接称呼某人) ◆ You girls, stop talking! 你们这些女孩子,别说话了! ◆ You stupid idiot! 你这个白痴! 3 ★ used for referring to people in general (泛指任何人) ◆ You learn a language better if you visit the country where it is spoken. 如果到说某种语言的国家去,就会把这种语言学得更好。 ◆ It's a friendly place—people come up to you in the street and start talking. 这个地方的人很友好,在街上走着就有人上来跟你攀谈。 you / ju ; NAmE jə /
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youyou /jə, jʊ; strong juː/ ●●● S1 W1 pronoun [used as subject or object]
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1used to refer to a person or group of people when speaking or writing to them:  Hi, Kelly. How are you? You must all listen carefully. I have some news for you. The letter is addressed to both of you. Did Robin give you the money? Only you can make this decision. You idiot! You boys have got to learn to behave yourselves. Hey, you over there! Get out of the way!2people in general:  You have to be 21 or over to buy alcohol in Florida. You can never be sure what Emily is thinking.
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你(91%),你们(9%)
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n.(You)人名;(柬)尤;(东南亚国家华语)猷

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