1. at a later time; after an event or time mentioned
之後，後來，過後
We had dinner and went for a walk afterwards.
我們吃了晚餐，之後去散步。
She felt tired for a few days afterwards.
之後的幾天她都感到疲倦。
Afterwards Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
afterwards
adverb
快速理解
What does "Afterwards" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Afterwards"?
表示某個事件或動作發生之後的時間點。
- 1
之後
EN: at a later time; after an event or action
翻譯: 在某個事件或動作之後的時間點。
- 2
隨後
EN: following that; subsequently
翻譯: 緊接著某件事發生之後。
- 3
後來
EN: later on; afterward in time
翻譯: 指一段時間之後，常用於敘述過去事件的發展。
小提醒：注意 'afterwards' 與 'after' 的區別：'afterwards' 是副詞，通常單獨使用或置於句尾，表示「之後」；而 'after' 可作介系詞或連接詞，後面需接名詞或子句。
發音（How to Pronounce "Afterwards" in English）
How to pronounce "Afterwards" in English?"Afterwards" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Afterwards" from YouTube Videos
The Biggest Mistakes First-Time Founders Make - Michael Seibel
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“here are some of the biggest mistakes first-time founders make when starting their company and in the first year afterwards.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. as a result or consequence of something
作為結果，隨之
He made a mistake and regretted it afterwards.
他犯了錯，隨之感到後悔。
The decision seemed good at the time, but we had problems afterwards.
當時這個決定似乎不錯，但我們後來遇到了問題。
3. in the following part of a story, process, or sequence
在後續部分，接著
The plan is described in the first chapter, and its implementation is discussed afterwards.
計畫在第一章描述，其執行情況在後續部分討論。
The meeting started with introductions, and the main agenda was addressed afterwards.
會議以介紹開始，接著處理主要議程。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Afterwards"?How to make natural sentences with "Afterwards"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| afterwards | 之後，後來 | We had dinner and went for a walk afterwards. (我們吃了晚餐，之後去散了步。) |
| soon/shortly afterwards | 不久之後 | He left the company. Soon afterwards, the project was cancelled. (他離開了公司。不久之後，專案就被取消了。) |
| immediately afterwards | 緊接著，隨即 | The meeting ended at 5 PM. Immediately afterwards, she called her boss. (會議在下午五點結束。她隨即打電話給她的老闆。) |
| long afterwards | 很久以後 | I only understood his advice long afterwards. (我很久以後才明白他的建議。) |
| ever afterwards | 從那以後一直 | They met in Paris and were together ever afterwards. (他們在巴黎相遇，從那以後就一直在一起。) |
用法說明
How is "Afterwards" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Afterwards"?
afterwards 與 after doing 的區別
- afterwards 是一個副詞，表示「之後」、「後來」，用於描述一個動作或事件在另一個動作或事件之後發生。它通常獨立使用，不直接連接動詞。
- after + V-ing 是一個介系詞片語，表示「在做…之後」，用於具體說明前一個動作是什麼。
- 常見錯誤是將 afterwards 當作連接詞或介系詞使用，試圖直接連接動詞（例如：
afterwards doing），這在標準英語中是不正確的。 - 若要具體說明「在做某事之後」，應使用 after doing 的結構。
對比例句： EN: We had dinner and watched a movie afterwards. 翻譯: 我們吃了晚餐，之後看了一部電影。
EN:After finishing our dinner, we watched a movie.
翻譯:吃完晚餐後，我們看了一部電影。
EN:She went to the meeting. Afterwards, she wrote a report.
翻譯:她去開了會，之後寫了一份報告。
EN:After attending the meeting, she wrote a report.
翻譯:在參加會議之後，她寫了一份報告。
總結建議
當你想表達「之後」這個籠統的時間概念時用 afterwards；當你需要具體指出「在『做某件事』之後」時，請使用 after + V-ing 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Afterwards" and similar words?How to choose "Afterwards" vs alternatives?
afterwards vs later
「afterwards」強調事件發生的先後順序，通常指緊接在某事之後；「later」則泛指未來某個較晚的時間點，不一定緊接在後。
afterwards vs subsequently
「afterwards」是日常用語，用法較廣泛；「subsequently」是正式用語，強調嚴格的時間或邏輯順序。
afterwards vs after
「afterwards」是副詞，單獨使用；「after」可作介系詞、連接詞或副詞，通常需要接名詞或子句。
口語用法
How is "Afterwards" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Afterwards"?
引述
用於口語中引述或轉述事件發生的順序，聽起來比「then」或「next」更為自然、連貫。 EN: So I finished the report, and afterwards, I just went straight home. 翻譯: 所以我寫完報告之後，就直接回家了。
EN:We had dinner first, and afterwards we caught a movie.
翻譯:我們先吃了晚餐，之後去看了場電影。
語氣強調
在對話中，將「afterwards」置於句首或稍作停頓後說出，用以強調時間的先後關係或因果。 EN: Afterwards, she realized she had left her keys at the office. 翻譯: 後來她才發現，她把鑰匙忘在辦公室了。
EN:I was really angry at the time. Afterwards, though, I understood his point.
翻譯:我那時真的很生氣。不過後來我理解了他的觀點。
停頓填充
作為對話中的自然停頓點，給說話者時間思考接下來要講的內容，常用於講述故事或個人經歷。 EN: The meeting was long... and afterwards, um, we all went for a drink. 翻譯: 會議開了好久……然後之後呢，呃，我們就一起去喝了點東西。
EN:He apologized, and afterwards... well, things were just never the same.
翻譯:他道了歉，然後之後……嗯，事情就再也不一樣了。
正式寫作注意：在學術論文、正式報告或商業文件中，建議使用更正式的替代詞，如「subsequently」、「thereafter」或「following this」，以使文體更為嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Afterwards"?What fixed phrases with "Afterwards" should I remember?
soon afterwards
adverb + afterwards
不久之後
immediately afterwards
adverb + afterwards
緊接著，隨即
long afterwards
adverb + afterwards
很久以後
years afterwards
time period + afterwards
多年以後
ever afterwards
adverb + afterwards
從那以後一直
shortly afterwards
adverb + afterwards
不久之後
only afterwards
adverb + afterwards
事後才，只有在那之後
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Afterwards"?Which "Afterwards" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will call you afterwards the meeting.
✓I will call you after the meeting.
"Afterwards" 是副詞，後面不能直接接名詞。當後面需要接名詞（如 the meeting）時，應使用介系詞 "after"。
×He finished his work and afterwards he went home.
✓He finished his work and afterwards went home.
當主詞相同且動作連續時，第二個子句的主詞（he）通常可以省略，使句子更簡潔。雖然原句文法上不完全錯誤，但顯得多餘且不自然。
×Afterwards of the party, we cleaned up.
✓After the party, we cleaned up. / After the party ended, we cleaned up.
"Afterwards" 本身已包含 "of" 或 "from that time" 的含義，因此不能與 "of" 連用。若要提及具體事件，應使用 "after + 名詞" 的結構。
×I'm busy now. Let's talk about this afterwardsly.
✓I'm busy now. Let's talk about this afterwards / later.
"Afterwards" 本身就是副詞，沒有 "afterwardsly" 這個詞。這是學習者根據形容詞變副詞的規則（如 quick -> quickly）錯誤創造的詞。
×We had a meeting. Afterwards that, we made a decision.
✓We had a meeting. After that, we made a decision. / We had a meeting. Afterwards, we made a decision.
"Afterwards" 和 "after that" 意思相近，但 "afterwards" 是單一的副詞，後面不能接 "that"。兩者擇一使用即可。
×I will send you the report afterwards tomorrow.
✓I will send you the report tomorrow.
"Afterwards" 表示「在某事之後」，而 "tomorrow" 是一個具體的未來時間點。將兩者並用會造成語意衝突和冗餘。如果已指明具體時間（如 tomorrow），通常不需要再加 "afterwards"。
詞形變化
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