0 (to, at, or in) that place -- 往那裡;在那裡;到那裡
1 used to introduce the subject of a sentence, especially before the verbs be, seem, and appear -- (用於引出句子,尤用於動詞 be,seem 和 appear 前)
There's someone on the phone for you. 有找你的電話。
I took out my wallet but there was no money in it. 我拿出錢包,發現一分錢都沒有。
By the time I got back, there was no food left. 到我回來的時候,吃的都沒有了。
There appeared/seemed to be a problem with finding a date for the meeting. 看來要定下會議的日期有些困難。
not standard There's (= there are) lives at stake and we can't afford to take any risks. 人命關天,我們可不能冒險。
There once was/lived a poor widow who had a beautiful daughter. 從前有一個窮寡婦,她有個漂亮的女兒。
2 used to express sympathy or satisfaction -- (用於表示同情或滿足)你瞧,好啦
Don't stand out there in the cold, come in here and get warm.
I'm not quite sure how to get there - I'd better consult a map.
The countryside around there is lovely.
I like the house but I don't imagine I'll live there forever.