1. before now or before a particular time in the past
已經，早已
I've already finished my homework.
我已經做完功課了。
She had already left when I arrived.
我到達時她已經離開了。
Already Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
already
adverb
快速理解
What does "Already" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Already"?
表示某個動作或狀態在過去某個時間點之前已經發生或完成。
- 1
已經（完成）
EN: by a particular time in the past
翻譯: 表示在過去某個時間點之前，動作已經完成。
- 2
早已（發生）
EN: sooner than expected
翻譯: 表示某事發生的時間比預期的要早。
- 3
已經（存在狀態）
EN: used to show that a situation exists at this present moment
翻譯: 表示某種情況或狀態在說話當下已經存在。
- 4
（用於加強語氣）
EN: used to emphasize impatience or surprise
翻譯: 用於加強語氣，表達不耐煩或驚訝。
小提醒：注意 'already' 在疑問句和否定句中的位置與含義變化。在疑問句中常表示驚訝（'已經...了嗎？'），在否定句中則與 'yet' 用法不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Already" in English）
How to pronounce "Already" in English?"Already" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Already" from YouTube Videos
UK tells Israel not to retaliate as France set to recognise Palestinian state | BBC News
BBC News
“Yes, that's what the Palestinian in the West Bank are fearing the most now is that the Israeli reaction to this new recognition would be on the ground, and they already, you know, suffering from different problems in the West Bank, and one of them is the expansion of the Israeli settlements and the violation of the of the Jewish settlers against Palestinians everywhere and the the Palestinians were talking about it very long debate in the social media about this.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Already"?How does "Already" change by context?
2. used to express surprise that something has happened sooner than expected
（表示驚訝）已經
Is it 5 o'clock already?
已經五點了嗎？
You're leaving already? You just got here!
你已經要走了？你才剛到耶！
3. used to emphasize that a situation exists and must be dealt with
（強調現狀）已經
There are already too many people in the room.
房間裡已經有太多人了。
We already have enough problems without adding more.
我們已經有夠多問題了，別再增加了。
4. used in questions to suggest that the answer is 'yes' and the action is obvious or completed
（用於疑問句，暗示肯定答案）已經
Have you eaten already?
你已經吃過了嗎？
Are you finished already? That was quick!
你已經完成了嗎？真快！
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Already"?How to make natural sentences with "Already"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| already + V (present perfect) | 已經（表示動作在過去某個不確定的時間完成） | I have already finished my homework. (我已經做完功課了。) |
| already + V (past simple) | 已經（在過去簡單式中，強調比預期早發生） | He already left when I arrived. (我到達時他已經離開了。) |
| already + V-ing | 已經在…（表示動作在過去某個時間點已在進行） | It was already raining when we started the hike. (我們開始健行時，天已經在下雨了。) |
| be + already + adjective | 已經…（表示狀態在過去某個時間點已存在） | The soup was already cold. (湯已經涼了。) |
| already + at the beginning of a question | 難道已經…？（用於疑問句表示驚訝） | Are you leaving already? (你難道現在就要走了？) |
| not + V + already (in negative imperatives) | 別再…了（用於否定祈使句表示不耐煩） | Don't start complaining already! (別再抱怨了！) |
用法說明
How is "Already" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Already"?
already 與 just 在完成式中的區別
- already 表示動作在說話之前「已經」完成，強調結果或現狀。
- just 表示動作「剛剛」在不久之前完成，強調時間上的接近。
- 在疑問句中，already 可用來表示驚訝，暗示某事比預期發生得更早。
- already 通常用於肯定句，而 yet 用於疑問句和否定句。 EN: She has already finished her homework. 翻譯: 她已經做完她的功課了。
EN:She has just finished her homework.
翻譯:她剛剛做完她的功課。
EN:Have you already eaten lunch?
翻譯:你已經吃過午餐了嗎？
EN:Have you eaten lunch yet?
翻譯:你吃過午餐了嗎？
總結建議
一般情況下，使用 already 來強調某事在預期時間點之前已經發生或完成。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Already" and similar words?How to choose "Already" vs alternatives?
already vs yet
"already" 表示某事在預期或更早的時間之前已經發生，通常用於肯定句和疑問句；"yet" 則表示某事到目前為止尚未發生，主要用於否定句和疑問句，詢問是否已發生。
already vs still
"already" 強調動作比預期更早完成或狀態已改變；"still" 強調動作或狀態從過去持續到現在，尚未改變。
already vs just
"already" 表示動作在說話前某個時間點已完成；"just" 表示動作在非常近的過去（剛剛）發生。
口語用法
How is "Already" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Already"?
引述
在對話中，用來引述自己或他人已經說過的話或已知的事實，帶有「我不是早就說過嗎」的意味。 EN: A: I think we should leave early to avoid traffic. B: I already said that! 翻譯: A: 我覺得我們應該早點出發避開車潮。B: 我不是早就說過了！
EN:A: Did you know the meeting is cancelled? B: Yeah, I already heard.
翻譯:A: 你知道會議取消了嗎？B: 知道啊，我已經聽說了。
語氣強調
用來強調某個動作或狀態在預期時間之前就已經完成，常帶有驚訝、不耐煩或催促的語氣。 EN: Are you done with your homework already? That was fast! 翻譯: 你作業已經寫完了？這麼快！
EN:Come on, we're already late! Hurry up!
翻譯:快點啦，我們已經遲到了！趕快！
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為一個口語填充詞，類似「呃」、「那個」，表示說話者正在確認或回想一個已經成立的狀況。 EN: So, we already... uh... agreed on the budget, right? 翻譯: 所以，我們已經...呃...講好預算了，對吧？
EN:The package, it already... let me check... yeah, it already arrived yesterday.
翻譯:那個包裹，它已經...我查一下...對，它昨天就已經送到了。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "already" 用於上述口語的停頓填充或帶有強烈情緒的語氣強調。正式文體中，"already" 應僅用於客觀陳述事件在參照時間點前已完成。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Already"?What fixed phrases with "Already" should I remember?
already there
already + [be verb] + there
已經在那裡；已經存在
already done
already + [past participle]
已經完成
already gone
already + gone
已經離開；已經消失
already know
already + know
已經知道
already happening
already + happening
正在發生；已經在進行中
too late, already
too late, already
太遲了，已經…
already been
have/has + already + been + [past participle]
已經被…
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Already"?Which "Already" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I already did my homework yesterday.
✓I did my homework yesterday.
使用 'already' 時，通常暗示動作在預期時間之前完成。如果已經有明確的過去時間（如 yesterday），通常不需要再加 'already'，因為它會顯得多餘。
×Do you want to eat already?
✓Do you want to eat now?
'Already' 在疑問句中通常用於表達驚訝，暗示某事發生得比預期早。詢問一般意願時，應使用 'now'。
×I am already knowing the answer.
✓I already know the answer.
'Know' 是狀態動詞，通常不用進行式。'Already' 應與簡單式動詞連用。
×He is already here since 9 a.m.
✓He has already been here since 9 a.m.
當句子強調從過去某一點持續到現在的狀態時，應使用現在完成式，而非簡單現在式。
×We already will finish the project.
✓We will have already finished the project.
談論在未來某個時間點之前會完成的動作，應使用未來完成式（will have + past participle），而非簡單未來式。
×I already ate.
✓I've already eaten.
在美式英語中，'I already ate' 在口語中可接受，但在正式書寫或英式英語中，更傾向使用現在完成式（I have already eaten）來強調對現在的影響。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Already"?What are tense/participle forms of "Already"?