1. at all times; on every occasion
總是；每次
She always arrives early for work.
她上班總是提早到。
The sun always rises in the east.
太陽總是從東方升起。
Always Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
always
adverb
快速理解
What does "Always" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Always"?
always 表示某種情況或行為在時間上持續不變或毫無例外。
- 1
總是，一直
EN: at all times; on every occasion
翻譯: 在任何時候；每一次
- 2
永遠，始終
EN: forever; throughout a long period of time
翻譯: 永久地；在很長一段時間內持續
- 3
一再，總是（帶有負面含義）
EN: repeatedly and annoyingly; habitually
翻譯: 一再地且令人厭煩地；習慣性地
- 4
無論如何，總可以
EN: as a last resort; if necessary
翻譯: 作為最後的手段；如果必要的話
小提醒：注意 always 在句中的位置：通常放在主要動詞之前，be 動詞之後。例如：She is always late. (正確) / She always is late. (不自然)。
發音（How to Pronounce "Always" in English）
How to pronounce "Always" in English?"Always" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Always" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Always"?How does "Always" change by context?
2. for all future time; forever
永遠；一直
I will always remember your kindness.
我將永遠記得你的好意。
He promised to love her always.
他承諾會永遠愛她。
3. repeatedly; as a habit
老是；習慣性地
He's always complaining about the weather.
他老是抱怨天氣。
You're always losing your keys.
你老是弄丟鑰匙。
4. in any case; as a last resort
無論如何；至少
If you can't find a hotel, you can always stay with us.
如果你找不到旅館，至少可以住我們這裡。
You could always try calling him again tomorrow.
你無論如何明天可以再試著打給他。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Always"?How to make natural sentences with "Always"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| always + V (simple present) | 總是（做某事），習慣性地 | He always drinks coffee in the morning. (他早上總是喝咖啡。) |
| always + be + V-ing (present continuous) | 老是（在做某事），帶有抱怨或強調持續性 | She is always helping others. (她總是在幫助別人。) |
| will always + V | 將永遠（做某事） | I will always remember this day. (我將永遠記住這一天。) |
| can always + V | 總是可以（做某事），總有這個選項 | If you're tired, you can always take a break. (如果你累了，總是可以休息一下。) |
| almost always + V | 幾乎總是 | She almost always arrives on time. (她幾乎總是準時到達。) |
| not always + V | 並非總是，不總是 | Money does not always bring happiness. (金錢並不總是帶來快樂。) |
用法說明
How is "Always" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Always"?
always + V-ing vs always + V
- always + V-ing 常帶有負面或批評的語氣，表示一個重複發生、令人不悅的習慣或行為。
- always + V 則用於中性或正面的陳述，單純描述一個規律性或事實。
- 在口語中，always + V-ing 的用法非常普遍，用來誇張地抱怨或強調某個持續的狀態。
對比範例： EN: She is always complaining about the weather. 翻譯: 她總是在抱怨天氣。
EN:She always wakes up at 6 a.m.
翻譯:她總是早上六點起床。
總結建議
表達令人不悅的習慣時使用 "always + V-ing"，陳述中性事實時則用 "always + V"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Always" and similar words?How to choose "Always" vs alternatives?
always vs forever
always 強調頻率或習慣，指每次或任何時候都如此；forever 強調時間的無限延續，指永遠、永久。
always vs constantly
always 指每次或任何情況下都發生；constantly 強調持續不斷、反覆發生，有時帶有負面意味。
always vs usually
always 表示頻率為100%，毫無例外；usually 表示通常如此，但允許有例外情況。
口語用法
How is "Always" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Always"?
引述
在引述他人話語或想法時，用來強調其持續性或習慣性。 EN: He's always saying, "Don't worry about it." 翻譯: 他總是說：「別擔心。」
EN:My mom would always tell me, "Breakfast is the most important meal."
翻譯:我媽媽以前總是告訴我：「早餐是最重要的一餐。」
語氣強調
與進行式連用，表達一種重複發生、令人煩惱或驚訝的習慣，帶有主觀評價的語氣。 EN: You're always forgetting your keys! 翻譯: 你老是忘記帶鑰匙！
EN:She's always helping people without being asked.
翻譯:她總是不用別人開口就主動幫忙。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為一個短暫的填充詞，類似「呃…」、「那個…」。 EN: The best way to get there is... always... to take the MRT. 翻譯: 去那裡最好的方法是…總是…搭捷運。
EN:I think we should, always, consider the other side's opinion.
翻譯:我認為我們應該，總是，考慮一下另一方的意見。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "always" 用作停頓填充詞。用於語氣強調的「always + 進行式」結構也較為口語化，在正式文體中，宜直接使用簡單式陳述事實，例如將 "He's always complaining" 改為 "He frequently complains"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Always"?What fixed phrases with "Always" should I remember?
always on
always + adjective/adverb
持續開啟或運作中；隨時待命
as always
as + always
一如往常；像平時一樣
almost always
adverb + always
幾乎總是；差不多每次都
always the case
always + the + noun
總是如此；向來是這樣
will always be
auxiliary verb + always + verb
將永遠是；始終會是
always up for
always + phrasal verb (up for)
總是樂意（做某事）；隨時準備好（接受挑戰等）
always and forever
always + and + forever
永遠且始終；天長地久
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Always"?Which "Always" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is an always person.
✓He is always on time.
「always」是副詞，不能當形容詞修飾名詞。應放在動詞前或 be 動詞後修飾動作或狀態。
×I always went to the gym last year.
✓I always go to the gym.
「always」表示習慣或經常性動作時，通常用現在簡單式，除非明確指過去某段時間的習慣（但更常用 used to）。單用「always + 過去式」可能暗示該習慣已停止。
×I always don't eat meat.
✓I never eat meat.
「always」通常不與「not」直接連用表示「總是不」。應改用「never」或調整語序為「not always」（表示「並非總是」）。
×I always sometimes watch movies.
✓I often watch movies.
「always」已是頻率副詞（100%），不能與其他頻率副詞（如 sometimes, often）並用。應根據實際頻率選擇一個適當的副詞。
×He always is late.
✓He is always late.
抱怨或批評某人習慣時，「always」應放在 be 動詞之後、主要動詞之前。此外，可用「always + 進行式」強調反覆發生且令人不悅的動作，例如：He is always complaining.
×Always do you eat breakfast?
✓Do you always eat breakfast?
在疑問句中，「always」應放在主詞之後、主要動詞之前，或 be 動詞之後，不可置於句首（除非是強調或倒裝結構）。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Always"?What are tense/participle forms of "Always"?