1 his /ˈhɪz/ /ɪz/ adjective Learner's definition of HIS
always used before a noun
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: relating to or belonging to a certain man, boy, or male animal他的,(雄性动物)它的(he的所有格) -
He bought his own house.他给自己买了房子。
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His house is out in the country.他的房子远在乡下。
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What is his name?他叫什么名字?
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He sat quietly at his desk.他安静地坐在书桌旁。
: made or done by a certain man, boy, or male animal他(或它)做的 -
I would like to read some of his essays.我喜欢读他写的一些散文。
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He was jailed for three years for his crime.他因犯罪被关押了三年。
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It's his turn to play.该轮到他表演了。
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used to refer to a person of either sex in general statements or when the sex of the person is unknown他的(泛指男性或女性或不清楚当事人性别时使用) ◊ This use of his was common in the past but is now often avoided because it is considered sexist.在过去,his的这一用法常见,但现在常避免使用,因为有性别歧视之嫌。
Learner's definition of HIS
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: that which belongs to or is connected with him : his one : his ones他的;属于他的 -
The book is his. [=the book belongs to him; it is his book]这本书是他的。
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My eyes are blue and his are brown.我的眼睛是蓝色的,他的眼睛是棕色的。
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The red car is mine; his is the green one.那辆红色的车是我的,他的车是绿色的。
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Are you a friend of his? [=are you his friend?]你是他的朋友吗?
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That face of his [=his face] is hard to forget.他那张脸很难让人忘记。
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British, informal : his home他的家