1. surrounded by or in the middle of a group of people or things
在…之中；被…所環繞
She felt comfortable among her friends.
她在朋友之中感到自在。
There is a small cottage among the trees.
樹林之中有一間小木屋。
Among Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
among
preposition
快速理解
What does "Among" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Among"?
表示在一個群體、多個事物之中或之間的位置或關係。
- 1
在…之中（位置）
EN: The house is hidden among the trees.
翻譯: 房子隱藏在樹林之中。
- 2
在…之中（群體）
EN: She felt at ease among friends.
翻譯: 她在朋友之中感到自在。
- 3
…之間（分配、共享）
EN: Divide the sweets among the children.
翻譯: 把糖果分給孩子們。
- 4
…之一（群體中的成員）
EN: He is among the best students in the class.
翻譯: 他是班上最好的學生之一。
小提醒：注意："among" 用於三者或以上的群體；兩者之間通常用 "between"。
發音（How to Pronounce "Among" in English）
How to pronounce "Among" in English?"Among" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Among" from YouTube Videos
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“I looked at YC companies with a valuation of over a hundred million and among that population about half of those teams met in school, mostly during their undergrad years.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Among"?How does "Among" change by context?
2. being a member or part of a larger group
是…中的一員；屬於…的一部分
He is among the best students in the class.
他是班上最好的學生之一。
This issue is among our top priorities.
這個問題是我們的首要任務之一。
3. by the joint action of or with each other
在…之間（共同行動或相互之間）
They decided among themselves to share the prize.
他們之間決定平分獎金。
Please distribute the tasks among the team members.
請將任務分配給團隊成員之間。
4. occurring in or typical of a particular group
在…群體中發生或常見
The disease is common among elderly people.
這種疾病在老年人中很常見。
There is a growing interest in art among young professionals.
年輕專業人士中對藝術的興趣日益增長。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Among"?How to make natural sentences with "Among"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| among + plural noun/pronoun | 在…之中（三個或以上） | The secret was shared among friends. (這個祕密在朋友之間分享。) |
| among + the + plural noun | 在…之中（特指某群體） | She was the tallest among the students. (她是那些學生之中最高的。) |
| be among + plural noun | 是…之一 | This book is among my favorites. (這本書是我最喜歡的書之一。) |
| among + other things | 除了其他事物之外 | We discussed the budget, among other things. (我們討論了預算，以及其他事項。) |
| among + ourselves/yourselves/themselves | 在彼此之間（互相） | They divided the prize money among themselves. (他們把獎金在彼此之間分掉了。) |
用法說明
How is "Among" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Among"?
among vs. between
- among 用於表示在三個或以上的人或事物之間，或是一個群體、大眾之中。
- between 則通常用於表示在兩個明確的個體之間，或是在多個明確、獨立的項目之間（強調兩兩關係）。
- 當表示「分配、共享」時，among 強調在群體中廣泛分佈，between 則強調在各方之間分配。 EN: The secret was shared among the five friends. 翻譯: 這個秘密在五位朋友之間共享。
EN:The agreement was made between the two companies.
翻譯:這項協議是在兩家公司之間達成的。
EN:She divided the candies among all the children in the class.
翻譯:她把糖果分給了班上所有的孩子。
EN:He split his time between work, family, and hobbies.
翻譯:他把時間分配在工作、家庭和嗜好之間。
總結建議
在表示三人以上或群體之中時使用 among，表示兩者之間或多個明確個體的兩兩關係時則使用 between。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Among" and similar words?How to choose "Among" vs alternatives?
among vs between
among 用於三個或以上的人事物之間；between 通常用於兩者之間。
among vs amidst
among 通常用於可數的人事物之間；amidst 較文學性，常用於不可數的環境或抽象事物中。
among vs within
among 強調在群體之中；within 強調在範圍、時間或區域之內。
口語用法
How is "Among" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Among"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或提及一個群體或範圍，語氣較為隨意。 EN: Among my friends, he's the most adventurous. 翻譯: 在我的朋友之中，他是最愛冒險的。
EN:There's a rumor going around among the staff.
翻譯:員工之間流傳著一個謠言。
語氣強調
與某些詞彙連用，如 "especially" 或 "particularly"，來強調群體中的特定部分。 EN: This is popular, especially among teenagers. 翻譯: 這個很受歡迎，尤其是在青少年之間。
EN:Trust is important, particularly among team members.
翻譯:信任很重要，尤其是在團隊成員之間。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用 "among other things" 作為填充語，表示「除此之外還有其他」。 EN: We discussed the budget, among other things. 翻譯: 我們討論了預算，還有其他一些事情。
EN:She's interested in art, music, among other things.
翻譯:她對藝術、音樂，還有其他一些事物感興趣。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用 "among other things" 這類口語填充語，建議改用更精確的列舉或 "including" 等詞彙。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Among"?What fixed phrases with "Among" should I remember?
among people
among + plural noun (people)
在人們之中
among other things
among other things
除了其他事物之外；其中包括
among friends
among + plural noun (friends)
在朋友之間
stand among
verb + among
躋身於...之中；屬於...之一
choose among
verb + among
從...之中選擇
divide among
verb + among
在...之間分配
rank among
verb + among
名列...之中；屬於...之列
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Among"?Which "Among" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The secret was shared between the three friends.
✓The secret was shared among the three friends.
Use 'between' for two items or distinct, one-to-one relationships. Use 'among' for three or more items or when referring to a group collectively.
×He felt lonely in the crowd.
✓He felt lonely among the crowd.
'In the crowd' simply means physically inside it. 'Among the crowd' implies being part of or surrounded by the group, which is more appropriate for expressing a feeling of isolation within a group.
×She was the best student among the class.
✓She was the best student in the class.
Use 'in' for institutions, organizations, or clearly defined single entities (like a class, team, company). Use 'among' for a group considered as a collection of individuals.
×This tradition is popular amongst us.
✓This tradition is popular among us.
'Amongst' is a variant of 'among', more common in British English and often considered slightly formal or literary. For general and learner usage, 'among' is preferred and more widely accepted.
×Among the list of items are a rare book.
✓Among the list of items is a rare book.
The verb agrees with the true subject that comes after 'among + plural noun'. Here, the subject is 'a rare book' (singular), so the verb must be singular ('is').
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Among"?What are tense/participle forms of "Among"?