third
/θɜːd/ · /θɝːd/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #174 in the learning path
第三
Definitions
num. Coming after the second and before the fourth.
第三
n. One of three equal parts of something.
三分之一
Example
Our flat is on the third floor, beside the lift.
我们的公寓在三楼，电梯旁边。
Approximately one third of the city's residents rely on public transport for their daily commute.
该市约三分之一的居民依靠公共交通进行日常通勤。
Collocations
- third place
- the third floor
- one third of
- a third party
Word family
- three (num.)
- thirdly (adv.)
Usage tip
表示分数：one third；two thirds。
FAQ
- What does third mean?
- Coming after the second and before the fourth. One of three equal parts of something.
- How is third pronounced?
- UK /θɜːd/, US /θɝːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
