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 "THE"
or nothing? (来源：英语麦当劳－英语快餐EnglishCN.com)
1. Main rule:
The definite article "the"
(invariable in form) designates a person, place, or event which
has been specified or defined by the speaker:
Here's the book I
bought.
The cat is on the roof.
He said he would bring the money.
2. Omission of the definite article
No article is necessary in the following cases:
2.1 Before abstract nouns
or nouns representing general categories.
It is often omitted after verbs expressing
opinions or preferences:
Truth is the highest
good.
I don't like animals.
Cats are nicer than dogs.
Time flies.
She likes coffee, but she hates
tea.
2.2 Before days of the week and dates:
On Tuesdays museums are closed.
On Saturdays I sleep in.
I was born on June 16, 1980.
2.3 Before names of countries, states,
cities, and regions:
France is seventeen times smaller
than the United States.
California is larger than Brittany.
Exception: Some names
actually include the definite article, such as The
Hague, the United States (of America)
2.4. Before titles or nouns indicating
professions:
President Mitterrand completed
two terms.
We saw Professor Miller at the restaurant.
She met with Doctor Schmidt.
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