【必看】They, them, their 鲜为人知的用法

singular "their"

Definition: Used when talking about someone who may be male or female, to avoid saying "his or her".

【用于谈论人时泛指两性，以避免使用 his 或 her】

Everyone is free to express their own opinion. 

每个人都可以自由表达自己的意见。

Each student will have their own coursework folder. 

每个学生都要有自己的课程作业文件夹。

singular "they"

Definition: Used when talking about someone who may be male or female, to avoid saying "he or she".

【用于谈论人时泛指两性，以避免使用 he 或 she】

If anyone has any information related to the crime, will they please contact the police. 

任何人如果掌握有关这案件的消息，请与警方联系。

Every child, whoever they are, deserves to have a mum and a dad. 

每个孩子，无论他是谁，都应该有爸爸和妈妈的。

singular "them"

Definition: Used when talking about someone who may be male or female, to avoid saying "him or her".

【用于谈论人时泛指两性，以避免使用 him 或 her】

If anyone calls, tell them I'll be back later. 

如果有人打电话来，就说我过一会儿就回来。

When a friend upsets you, do you tell them? 

如果有个朋友惹你生气了，你会告诉他吗？

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