'is not'의 축약형으로, 주어가 3인칭 단수일 때 어떠한 사실이나 상태를 부정하는 데 사용된다.
The standard contraction of 'is not', serving as the negative third-person singular present of the verb 'be'.
예문:
"The proposed strategy isn't compatible with our long-term goals."
"The patient's fever isn't subsiding as quickly as expected."
문장 끝의 부가 의문문에서 상대방의 동의를 구하거나 사실을 재확인할 때 쓰인다.
Utilized in tag questions to confirm a statement or to encourage the listener to agree.
예문:
"The fiscal report is due by Friday, isn't it?"
"It's a remarkable scientific breakthrough, isn't it?"