词汇 | whom |
释义 | whom 1 ENTRIES FOUND: whom (pronoun) whom /ˈhuːm/ pronoun whom /ˈhuːm/ pronoun Learner's definition of WHOM objective case of who — used in formal writing or speechwho的宾格,用于正式书面语或正式口语 To whom am I speaking?阁下是哪位? His brother, with whom he is very close, works for the same company.他跟哥哥关系亲密,都在同一家公司工作。 I was introduced to the artist, whom I was anxious to meet.我被介绍给那位我很想结识的艺术家。 an author whom I had never heard of一位我从没听说过的作家 Usage用法Whom is a more formal word than who and is not commonly used in ordinary speech and writing, where it can seem awkward and unnatural.whom比who更正式,一般不用于日常口语和书面语,否则会显得别扭和不自然。 (formal) To whom did you speak? = (formal) Whom did you speak to? = (more commonly) Who did you speak to?你跟谁说话? (formal) We weren't sure whom to hire. = (more commonly) We weren't sure who to hire.我们不确定该雇用什么人。 (formal) The person to whom we spoke was very helpful. = (formal) The person whom we spoke to was very helpful. = (more commonly) The person who/that we spoke to was very helpful.跟我们说话的那位是个热心肠。 (formal) Her brother, whom I met last year, is an attorney. = (more commonly) Her brother, who I met last year, is an attorney.她哥哥是名律师,我去年见过他。 to whom it may concern — see 2concern |
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