| 单词 | they |
| 例句 | they pronounUSAGE they The word they (with its counterparts them, their, and themselves) as a singular pronoun to refer to a person of unspecified sex has been used since at least the sixteenth century. In the late twentieth century, as the traditional use of he to refer to a person of either sex came under scrutiny on the grounds of sexism, this use of they has become more common. It is now generally accepted in contexts where it follows an indefinite pronoun such as anyone, no one, someone, or a person:•anyone can join if they are a resident ; •each to their own. In other contexts, coming after singular nouns, the use of they is now common, although less widely accepted, esp. in formal contexts. Sentences such as •ask a friend if they could help are still criticized for being ungrammatical but, in view of the obvious practical advantages of they, are increasingly being accepted and passing without comment.Usage notes show additional guidance on finer points of English usage. |
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