yes

• 英语中“yes”并非限定词，主要用作表示同意的感叹词、回答疑问句的副词，或表示肯定答复的名词。

Note: 'Yes' is not classified as a determiner in modern English grammar. It functions primarily as an interjection (expressing agreement or affirmation), an adverb (in responses to questions), or a noun (referring to an affirmative answer). This entry includes its primary meanings from these parts of speech for completeness, as it does not function as a determiner modifying nouns directly.

1. Interjection (affirmative response)A1informal

   Used as a standalone word to express agreement, consent, or affirmation in response to a question, request, or statement.

   感叹词（肯定回答）

   • Are you ready? Yes, I am.
   • Yes, please pass the salt.
   • Yes, that's exactly what I meant.

2. Adverb (confirming or emphasizing)B1formal

   Used to confirm a previous statement, emphasize agreement, or introduce a contrasting point after acknowledging the preceding idea.

   副词（确认或强调）

   • Yes, I understand your concern, but we must proceed.
   • Yes, it is true that costs have risen.
   • Yes, indeed, that was the best performance.

3. Noun (affirmative vote or answer)B2formalpolitical

   Used as a countable noun to refer to an affirmative response, vote, or expression of agreement.

   名词（肯定的回答或赞成票）

   • We need more yeses than nos to pass the motion.
   • She gave a firm yes to the proposal.
   • The committee recorded three yeses and two abstentions.

4. Pragmatic marker (politeness or engagement)B1informal

   Used in conversation to signal attentiveness, encourage the speaker to continue, or maintain social rapport without necessarily expressing full agreement.

   语用标记（礼貌或互动）

   • Yes, go on, I'm listening.
   • Yes, and then what happened?
   • Yes, I see what you mean.

• 表示肯定回答或同意、允许、确认的词。

A noun referring to an affirmative response or expression of agreement, consent, or confirmation.

1. An affirmative responseA1formal

   A statement or expression that indicates agreement, consent, or affirmation.

   肯定回答

   • He gave a firm yes to the proposal.
   • The committee's answer was a unanimous yes.
   • She nodded her head in a clear yes.

   同义词affirmativeagreementconsentnodokayuh-huhyea

   反义词nayno