1. to add up to; to be equivalent to
總計為；相當於
The total costs amount to over a thousand dollars.
總成本超過一千美元。
Her efforts amounted to nothing in the end.
她的努力最終化為烏有。
Amount Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
amount
verb
快速理解
What does "Amount" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Amount"?
「amount」作動詞時，主要指總計達到某個數量或程度。
- 1
總計達到
EN: to add up to a total
翻譯: 總計達到某個總數
- 2
等同於
EN: to be equivalent to something in value, effect, or significance
翻譯: 在價值、效果或重要性上等同於某事物
- 3
發展成
EN: to develop into something substantial
翻譯: 發展成具有相當規模或重要性的事物
小提醒：「amount」作動詞時，後面通常會接「to」，形成「amount to」的片語用法，用來表示總和或等同的概念。
發音（How to Pronounce "Amount" in English）
How to pronounce "Amount" in English?"Amount" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Amount" from YouTube Videos
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“A farmers association has estimated that losses in the sector across the country this summer amount to at least €600 million because of animals killed and land and property destroyed.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Amount"?How does "Amount" change by context?
2. to develop into something significant
發展成（重要的事物）
His accusations amount to a serious charge of fraud.
他的指控相當於嚴重的詐欺指控。
These small changes don't amount to a major reform.
這些小改變算不上是重大改革。
3. to be of the same value or effect as
具有同等價值或效果
Ignoring the problem amounts to accepting it.
忽視這個問題就等於接受它。
His silence amounted to a confession of guilt.
他的沉默無異於認罪。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Amount"?How to make natural sentences with "Amount"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| amount to + noun | 總計為；等同於 | The total expenses amount to a thousand dollars. (總開銷達到一千美元。) |
| amount to + V-ing | 意味著；結果是 | His statement amounts to admitting his mistake. (他的聲明等於是承認了他的錯誤。) |
| amount to + something/nothing | 有重要性／無關緊要 | All his efforts amounted to nothing. (他所有的努力都化為烏有。) |
| amount to + a large/small sum | 總計為一大筆／小額款項 | The donations amounted to a large sum for the charity. (這些捐款為慈善機構籌集了一大筆款項。) |
用法說明
How is "Amount" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Amount"?
amount to + N/V-ing vs amount to + V
- "amount to" 主要用於表示「總計為」、「等同於」或「發展成」某種結果。
- 其後通常接名詞 (N) 或動名詞 (V-ing)，因為 "amount to" 中的 "to" 是介系詞。
- 在正式或法律語境中，常以 "amount to + V-ing" 來表示「等同於做某事」的抽象概念。
- 直接接動詞原形 (V) 是常見的錯誤，因為 "to" 在此不是不定詞標記。 EN: His actions amount to a breach of contract. 翻譯: 他的行為等同於違約。
EN:His actions amount to betraying the team's trust.
翻譯:他的行為無異於背叛團隊的信任。
EN:The donations amount to over a million dollars.
翻譯:捐款總計超過一百萬元。
EN:Ignoring the problem would amount to admitting defeat.
翻譯:忽視這個問題就等於承認失敗。
總結建議
使用 "amount to" 時，其後應接名詞或動名詞，因為此處的 "to" 是介系詞而非不定詞。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Amount" and similar words?How to choose "Amount" vs alternatives?
amount vs number
「amount」用於不可數名詞，表示總量或總額；「number」用於可數名詞，表示具體數量。
amount vs quantity
「amount」通常指不可數事物的總量；「quantity」可指可數或不可數事物的數量，較正式且多用於書面或技術領域。
amount vs sum
「amount」泛指任何事物的總量；「sum」特指數值、金錢的總和，或指算術上的加法結果。
口語用法
How is "Amount" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Amount"?
引述
在口語中，常用 "amount to" 來引述或總結他人說過的話，帶有「說穿了就是...」的意味。 EN: So what you're saying amounts to a complete rejection of the plan. 翻譯: 所以你的意思說穿了就是完全拒絕這個計畫。
EN:All his excuses just amount to him not wanting to take responsibility.
翻譯:他所有的藉口說穿了就是不想負責任。
語氣強調
口語中會用 "amount to" 來強調某事物微不足道或毫無價值，語氣通常較強烈或帶有貶義。 EN: His contribution to the project amounted to nothing. 翻譯: 他對這個專案的貢獻根本等於零。
EN:All that talk amounts to a hill of beans if we don't take action.
翻譯:如果我們不採取行動，那些話全都一文不值。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，有時會用 "it amounts to this..." 或 "what it amounts to is..." 作為停頓填充，引出核心結論。 EN: Well, after all the discussion, what it amounts to is we need more time. 翻譯: 嗯，經過所有討論，歸根結底就是我們需要更多時間。
EN:Look, it amounts to this: either we agree now, or the deal is off.
翻譯:聽著，簡單來說就是：我們要嘛現在同意，要嘛交易取消。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "amount to" 用於上述口語的引述或填充功能。建議使用更精確的動詞如 "constitute", "represent", "summarize" 或 "mean" 來表達類似概念，以保持語氣的嚴謹與客觀。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Amount"?What fixed phrases with "Amount" should I remember?
amount to
amount to something
總計為；等同於；意味著
amount to nothing
amount to nothing
毫無結果；一事無成
amount to the same thing
amount to the same thing
結果相同；殊途同歸
amount to a lot
amount to a lot
累積成可觀的數量；意義重大
amount to very little
amount to very little
總計很少；沒什麼重要性
amount to a certain sum
amount to [a sum of money]
總計達到某一金額
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Amount"?Which "Amount" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×A large amount of people attended the event.
✓A large number of people attended the event.
"Amount" 用於不可數名詞（如 water, information, money）。"Number" 用於可數名詞（如 people, books, cars）。"People" 是可數名詞複數，因此應使用 "number"。
×The amount of donations have increased this year.
✓The amount of donations has increased this year.
主詞是單數名詞 "amount"，因此動詞應使用單數形式（has），而不是與其後的 "donations" 一致。
×Can you tell me the amount of participants?
✓Can you tell me the number of participants?
"Participants" 是可數的個體，因此詢問其「數量」應使用 "number"。"Amount" 用於詢問不可數事物的「總量」或「金額」。
×His efforts amount nothing without proper support.
✓His efforts amount to nothing without proper support.
當 "amount" 作為動詞，意為「總計；等同於」時，必須與介系詞 "to" 連用，形成片語動詞 "amount to"。
×We saved great amount of time by taking the shortcut.
✓We saved a great amount of time by taking the shortcut.
片語 "amount of" 前面通常需要一個限定詞（如 a, the, this, that, any, some）。"A great amount of" 是固定用法。
×These amount of information is overwhelming.
✓This amount of information is overwhelming.
"Amount" 是單數名詞，因此其指示代名詞也應使用單數形式（this/that），而非複數形式（these/those）。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Amount"?What are tense/participle forms of "Amount"?
amounts(3rd_singular)amounting(present_participle)amounted(past)amounted(past_participle)