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a type of sth
type of 后接单数名词，指“一种……”。
This is a type of plant that grows in the desert.
这是一种生长在沙漠里的植物。
类型；种类
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
类型；种类
A class or group of things with shared characteristics; a kind.
This is a type of plant that grows in the desert.
这是一种生长在沙漠里的植物。
基于共同特征的分组；类别。
A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.
特定种类事物的细分
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
被视为其类别中典型的个体；代表某种职业、环境等的典型。
An individual considered typical of its class, one regarded as typifying a certain profession, environment, etc.
具有特定特征(通常有许多怪癖)的人
a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
What type of music do you like?
你喜欢什么类型的音乐？
AI contextual example
This type of flower grows well in dry soil.
这种花在干燥的土壤里长得很好。
AI contextual example
She is not the type to give up easily.
她不是那种轻易放弃的人。
AI contextual example
what type of sculpture do you prefer?
你喜欢什么类型的雕塑?
WordNet
type of 后接单数名词，指“一种……”。
This is a type of plant that grows in the desert.
这是一种生长在沙漠里的植物。
types of 后接可数名词复数或不可数名词，强调不同类别。
The store sells many types of bread.
这家店出售多种面包。
口语中 be sb's type 指“是某人喜欢的类型”，常用于恋爱或交友语境。
He is funny and kind, but he isn't really my type.
他又风趣又善良，但他真的不是我喜欢的类型。
of a type 表示“同类的”，常与 be 连用。
The three buildings are all of a type.
这三座建筑都属于同一类型。
Not this
There are many type of animals in the zoo.
Use this
There are many types of animals in the zoo.
type 是可数名词，many 后须用复数形式 types，常见搭配是 many types of + 名词复数。漏掉 -s 是典型的单复数错误。
Not this
This is a type of a bird.
Use this
This is a type of bird.
在 a type of 结构中，type 前已有不定冠词 a，后面直接接名词即可，不必再加冠词；再在 bird 前加 a 造成重复冠词。正确说法是 a type of bird。
Not this
He is type of person who always helps others.
Use this
He is the type of person who always helps others.
当 type of 后接定语从句或说明具体特征时，type 前需要用定冠词 the，表示“那种……的人”。漏掉 the 不符合英语冠词规则。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
血型
Do you know your blood type?
你知道你的血型吗？
性格类型
The test helps you identify your personality type.
这个测试帮助你了解你的性格类型。
体型
Exercise plans should be tailored to your body type.
锻炼计划应该针对你的体型来制定。
肤质；皮肤类型
Choose a sunscreen that suits your skin type.
选择适合你肤质的防晒霜。
音乐类型；音乐种类
She enjoys many types of music, from classical to jazz.
她喜欢很多类型的音乐，从古典到爵士。
不是我喜欢的类型
He's kind, but he's not my type.
他很好，但不是我喜欢的类型。
不是我喜欢的类型
He's nice, but he's just not my type.
他人很好，但就是不是我喜欢的类型。
不出所料；和其类型/个性相符
True to type, he was late.
果然不出所料，他迟到了。
A型人格（好胜、追求成就、咄咄逼人的性格）
She has a Type A personality and always arrives early.
她有A型人格，总是早到。
世界上有三种谎言：谎言、该死的谎言和统计数据。
Popularized by Mark Twain, this aphorism about three types of lies criticizes the misuse of statistics, implying that statistics can be even more misleading than outright lies.
这句名言因马克·吐温而广为人知，它批评统计数字的滥用，暗示统计数据可能比直接的谎言更具误导性。
世界上有两种人：一种人能从不完整的数据中推断出结论。
This humorous quotation about two types of people plays on the word 'extrapolate': the second category is left for the listener to infer, namely those who cannot extrapolate.
这个关于两种人的幽默引语在‘推断’一词上做文章：第二类人留给听者去推断，即不能推断的人。
Use type naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
想象一个贴着TYPE标签的文件夹，里面装着同一类资料——type就是“类型”。
语域：mixed 常见场景：casual conversation、written descriptions、technical contexts “type”作名词时用法较多：表示“类型、种类”通常在中性语境中很自然；指“某种类型的人”时口语色彩较强；在印刷、技术或学术分类等义项中则偏正式。因此整体标为混合（mixed），具体语气需视搭配和语境而定。
常与of连用，表示‘一种…’
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