1. very nearly but not completely or exactly
幾乎，差不多
I've almost finished my homework.
我的作業幾乎快寫完了。
It's almost time to leave.
差不多是時候該離開了。
She is almost as tall as her brother.
她幾乎和她哥哥一樣高。
Almost Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
almost
adverb
快速理解
What does "Almost" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Almost"?
表示非常接近某種狀態、數量或動作的完成，但並非完全達到。
- 1
接近完成
EN: very nearly but not completely
翻譯: 表示某件事或狀態非常接近完成或實現，但還差一點點。
- 2
接近數量
EN: nearly all or very close to a specific amount
翻譯: 表示數量上非常接近全部或某個特定數字。
- 3
險些發生
EN: on the verge of happening but not actually occurring
翻譯: 表示某件事差一點就發生，但最終並沒有發生。
小提醒：注意 'almost' 和 'nearly' 在否定句中的使用差異。'almost' 通常不與 'not' 連用，例如不說 'not almost'，而 'nearly' 則可以，如 'not nearly enough'。
發音（How to Pronounce "Almost" in English）
How to pronounce "Almost" in English?"Almost" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Almost" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Almost"?How does "Almost" change by context?
2. used to express that something is close to happening or being true
（用於表示某事接近發生或屬實）差一點就，險些
He almost fell off his bike.
他差一點就從腳踏車上摔下來。
I almost forgot your birthday!
我險些忘了你的生日！
We almost missed the train.
我們差點就錯過了火車。
3. used before a negative word to make a statement less forceful or absolute
（用於否定詞前，使語氣較不強硬或絕對）幾乎不，差不多沒有
There is almost no sugar left.
糖幾乎沒有剩了。
He said almost nothing during the meeting.
他在會議期間幾乎什麼都沒說。
I have almost never seen him angry.
我幾乎從未見過他生氣。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Almost"?How to make natural sentences with "Almost"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| almost + adjective | 幾乎是…的 | The project is almost complete. (這個專案幾乎完成了。) |
| almost + adverb | 幾乎…地 | He almost always arrives on time. (他幾乎總是準時到達。) |
| almost + verb (past participle) | 幾乎被… | The car was almost hit by a bus. (那輛車差點被公車撞到。) |
| almost + all/every + noun | 幾乎所有/每一個… | Almost every student passed the exam. (幾乎每個學生都通過了考試。) |
| almost + no + noun / almost + never | 幾乎沒有… / 幾乎從不 | There is almost no sugar left. (糖幾乎沒剩了。) / She almost never complains. (她幾乎從不抱怨。) |
| almost + number/amount | 將近… | It took almost three hours to finish. (花了將近三小時才完成。) |
| almost + like + noun / as if + clause | 幾乎像…一樣 / 彷彿… | It looks almost like a real diamond. (它看起來幾乎像真鑽石一樣。) |
用法說明
How is "Almost" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Almost"?
almost doing vs almost to do
- almost + V-ing 通常描述一個即將發生或差點就發生的動作，強調動作的「臨界點」或「過程」。
- almost + to + V 的結構在標準英語中幾乎是錯誤的，
almost不直接與to不定詞連用。 - 若要表達「幾乎要做某事」，應使用 almost + 動詞過去式（如
almost fell）或 was/were almost + V-ing（如was almost falling）。 - 在
would almost後面也應直接接動詞原形，而非to不定詞。 EN: He almost fell off the ladder. 翻譯: 他差點從梯子上摔下來。
EN:He was almost falling off the ladder.
翻譯:他當時幾乎要從梯子上摔下去了。
EN:I almost finished the report yesterday.
翻譯:我昨天幾乎完成了報告。
EN:I would almost believe his story.
翻譯:我幾乎要相信他的說詞了。
總結建議
請記住，almost 後面直接接動詞（過去式或原形）或 V-ing，避免使用 almost to do 的錯誤結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Almost" and similar words?How to choose "Almost" vs alternatives?
almost vs nearly
兩者都表示「幾乎、差不多」，但 "almost" 可用於否定詞前，"nearly" 則較少用於否定句。
almost vs about
"almost" 強調「非常接近但未達到」，"about" 則表示「大約、左右」，是一個較寬鬆的估計。
almost vs practically
"almost" 是通用詞，"practically" 則更口語化，有時帶有「實際上幾乎等於」的意味。
口語用法
How is "Almost" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Almost"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述一個接近但未達成的狀態，帶有「差一點就…」的語氣。 EN: I almost forgot to call my mom. 翻譯: 我差點忘了打電話給我媽。
EN:He almost missed the train this morning.
翻譯:他今天早上差點沒趕上火車。
語氣強調
與「so」、「really」等詞連用，加強「非常接近」的程度，表達強烈的惋惜或驚訝。 EN: That was so close—you almost won! 翻譯: 那真是毫釐之差——你差點就贏了！
EN:I really almost believed his story.
翻譯:我真的差點就相信他的說法了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，可作為短暫的停頓填充詞，緩和語氣或表示不確定性。 EN: It's, uh… almost like a dream, you know? 翻譯: 這有點…幾乎像一場夢，你懂嗎？
EN:I feel almost… I don't know, confused about the whole thing.
翻譯:我感覺幾乎… 我不知道，對整件事很困惑。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式書面文件中，應避免將「almost」用作停頓填充詞，以保持語句的簡潔與嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Almost"?What fixed phrases with "Almost" should I remember?
almost all
almost + all + [noun]
幾乎所有
almost impossible
almost + impossible
幾乎不可能
almost certainly
almost + certainly
幾乎肯定
almost there
almost + there
快到了；快要完成了
almost immediately
almost + immediately
幾乎立刻
almost everyone
almost + everyone
幾乎每個人
almost nothing
almost + nothing
幾乎沒有；幾乎什麼都沒有
almost always
almost + always
幾乎總是
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Almost"?Which "Almost" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×Most people are here.
✓Almost all people are here.
"most" 表示「大多數」，而 "almost" 表示「幾乎所有」。當你想表達接近全部但並非全部時，應使用 "almost all" 或 "almost every"。
×I almost didn't finished my homework.
✓I almost didn't finish my homework.
"almost" 修飾的是整個動詞片語 "didn't finish"，因此主要動詞應使用原形 "finish"，而非過去式 "finished"。
×I finished almost the project.
✓I almost finished the project.
"almost" 作為副詞，通常直接放在它所修飾的動詞、形容詞、副詞或其他副詞之前。修飾動詞時，應置於主要動詞前（或助動詞與主要動詞之間）。
×It's almost 10 o'clock, we should nearly leave.
✓It's almost/nearly 10 o'clock, we should leave soon.
"almost" 和 "nearly" 在表示時間、數量或程度時常可互換，但 "nearly" 不能直接修飾像 "never", "nothing", "nobody" 這類否定詞。此外，此錯誤例句誤將 "nearly" 用作動詞修飾語，語意不通。
×It cost almost $100 dollars.
✓It cost almost $100.
當 "almost" 與具體金額連用時，後面直接接數字和貨幣單位（如 $100），不應重複 "dollars"。
×Almost every people like it.
✓Almost everyone likes it. / Almost all people like it.
"almost every" 後面必須接單數可數名詞（如 every person, every book），不能接複數名詞 "people"。要表達「幾乎所有人」，應使用 "almost everyone" 或 "almost all people"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Almost"?What are tense/participle forms of "Almost"?