we

The first-person plural subject pronoun in Modern English, used by the speaker to refer to themselves together with one or more other people as the subject of a verb.

• 🇨🇳第一人称复数代词，用于说话人指称自己与一个或多个其他人一起作为主语。

1. First-person plural subject pronoun A1 formal

   Used as the subject of a verb when the speaker refers to themselves together with one or more other people, indicating a group that includes the speaker.

   • We are going to the cinema tonight.
   • We have known each other for ten years.
   • We should finish this project by Friday.
   • Anna and I are colleagues. We work in the same office.
   • We don't agree with that decision.

   🇨🇳第一人称复数主语代词

2. Inclusive or generic 'we' B1 informal

   Used to refer to people in general, including the speaker and the listener, or to humanity as a whole; often found in general statements or advice.

   • We all make mistakes sometimes.
   • In this country, we celebrate New Year on January 1st.
   • We need to protect our environment for future generations.
   • When we travel, we learn about different cultures.
   • We should always be kind to others.

   🇨🇳泛指或包含性的“我们”

3. Royal or editorial 'we' C1 formal legal

   Used by a single person, traditionally a monarch or author, to refer to themselves in a formal or authoritative context; also known as the 'majestic plural'.

   • We are not amused. (attributed to Queen Victoria)
   • In this article, we argue that the theory requires revision.
   • We hereby declare the session open.
   • We, the undersigned, agree to the terms above.
   • We find the defendant guilty.

   🇨🇳朕／我们（君主或作者的自称）

• us object
• our possessive adjective
• ours possessive pronoun
• ourselves reflexive