whose

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¹ whose /ˈhuːz/ adjective

¹ whose

/ˈhuːz/

adjective

Learner's definition of WHOSE

— used in questions to ask who owns something, has something, etc.谁的（用于疑问句）

— used to show which person or thing you are talking about那个人的，那一个的（用于指正在谈论的人或物）

The gentleman whose cell phone was stolen was very upset.那位手机被偷的先生心烦意乱。
The prize will go to the writer whose story shows the most imagination.这个奖项将颁给作品最具想象力的作家。
the book whose cover is torn那本封面已损坏的书

— used to give more information about a person or thing that has already been mentioned用于对已提及的人或物的补充说明

The curator, whose name I've since forgotten, put together an exceptional exhibit.那位馆长，名字我已不记得了，举办了一场别开生面的展览。
My roommate, whose sister is an actress, gets lots of requests for autographs.我的室友，她姐姐是名演员，经常被索要签名。

◊ Do not confuse whose with who's.

² whose /ˈhuːz/ pronoun

² whose

/ˈhuːz/

pronoun

Learner's definition of WHOSE

: that or those belonging to a person属于某人的东西

◊ Do not confuse whose with who's.