音标：英 [ən]，读嗯。美 [ən,æn] ，读按。意思：一个;一（在元音字母前代替不定代词a）;一任一某一
造句：
He had been patiently waiting in the anteroom for an hour.
他在前厅耐心地等了一个小时。
I have an analytical approach to every survey.
对每项调查我都采用分析方法。
I fixed up an appointment to see her.
我安排了与她见面。
This has fuelled speculation that he is about to clinch a deal with an Americanengine manufacturer.
这更增添了人们对他即将和美国的一家发动机制造商达成协议的猜测。
She has an appointment with her accountant.
她和她的会计约好了见面。
I'm going out with an old friend.
我要和一个老朋友出去。
Becoming a father signified that he was now an adult .
当了父亲意味着他已是个成年人了。