theirs
/ðeəz/ · /ðerz/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1641 in the learning path
他们的；她们的；它们的
Definitions
pron. The one or ones belonging to them
他们的；她们的；它们的
Example
Our garden is small, but theirs has several trees.
我们的花园很小，但他们的花园里有好几棵树。
Some families own their homes, while others rent theirs because property prices remain beyond their reach.
有些家庭拥有自己的住房，另一些则因房价仍超出承受能力而租房居住。
Collocations
- a friend of theirs
- theirs to keep
- ours and theirs
Word family
- they (pron.)
- them (pron.)
- their (det.)
- themselves (pron.)
Usage tip
theirs独立使用，后不接名词，也不加撇号。
FAQ
- What does theirs mean?
- The one or ones belonging to them
- How is theirs pronounced?
- UK /ðeəz/, US /ðerz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
