Cool MateNot working 对比 That ain't working
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Not working
前 2000（常见）
That ain't working
非正式前 5000（相当常见）
最正式: Not working最常见: Not working
| Not working | That ain't working | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 //nɒt ˈwɜːkɪŋ//🇺🇸 //nɑt ˈwɜrkɪŋ// | 🇬🇧 //ðæt eɪnt ˈwɜːkɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ðæt eɪnt ˈwɜrkɪŋ// |
| 含义 | 没在工作not functioning or operating | That is not functioning or effective. |
| 例句 | The printer is not working again. | I tried fixing it, but that ain't working at all. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 非正式 |
| 常见程度 | 前 2000（常见） | 前 5000（相当常见） |
| 搭配 | not working properly, not working at all, not working in the office | that ain't right, that ain't fair, that ain't easy |
| 反义 | working, functioning | - |
| 常见错误 | Confused with 'not working out' which implies a situation failing rather than a function., Used inappropriately in formal documents where you should specify the issue more clearly. | Using 'ain't' in formal writing., Confusing 'that' with 'this' when referring to immediate issues., Using the phrase without context; needs explanation. |
| 用法说明 | 当某物无法正常工作时，使用“not working”。它适用于大多数情况，但在非常正式的书写中要避免使用。Use 'not working' when something fails to function. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing. | This phrase is used in casual speech to indicate something isn't effective. Avoid in formal contexts. |
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常见问题：Not working 对比 That ain't working
Not working和That ain't working 有什么区别？
Not working: not functioning or operating That ain't working: That is not functioning or effective.
哪个更正式：Not working和That ain't working？
Not working 是其中最正式的。
哪个更常见：Not working和That ain't working？
Not working 在日常英语中最常见。
能各给一个例子吗？
Not working: The printer is not working again. That ain't working: I tried fixing it, but that ain't working at all.
我可以互换使用 Not working和That ain't working 吗？
不总是。Not working和That ain't working 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。