Annual Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

annual

adjective

快速理解

What does "Annual" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Annual"?

形容每年發生一次或持續一年的活動、事件或狀態。

  1. 1

    每年一次的

    EN: happening once every year

    翻譯: 指事件、活動或儀式每年固定發生一次。

  2. 2

    持續一年的

    EN: covering a period of one year

    翻譯: 指計畫、報告、訂閱或生長週期等持續一整年的時間。

  3. 3

    一年生的(植物)

    EN: living or lasting for one year or season (plants)

    翻譯: 指植物從發芽、開花、結果到死亡的生命週期在一年內完成。

小提醒:注意 'annual' 和 'yearly' 常可互換,但 'annual' 更正式,且常用於描述官方、商業或科學性的年度事件或報告。

發音(How to Pronounce "Annual" in English

How to pronounce "Annual" in English?"Annual" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Annual" from YouTube Videos

David Binder: The arts festival revolution

TED

Modern arts festivals were born in the rubble of World War II. Civic leaders created these annual events to celebrate culture as the highest expression of the human spirit.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Annual"?How does "Annual" change by context?

1. happening once every year

一年一次的,每年的

The company holds its annual meeting in December.

這家公司每年十二月舉行年度會議。

We are planning our annual family vacation.

我們正在規劃一年一度的家庭假期。

2. calculated or measured over a period of one year

按年計算的,年度的

Her annual salary is quite competitive.

她的年薪相當有競爭力。

The plant has an annual growth rate of about 10%.

這家工廠的年增長率約為10%。

3. living or lasting for only one year or season

一年生的,一年期的

Marigolds are popular annual flowers in many gardens.

萬壽菊是許多花園中常見的一年生花卉。

Some plants are annual, completing their life cycle in one season.

有些植物是一年生的,在一個季節內完成其生命週期。

4. a book or magazine published once a year

年刊,年報,年鑑

The school annual is full of photos from the past year.

學校的年刊裡充滿了過去一年的照片。

He collects comic book annuals from the 1980s.

他收藏1980年代的漫畫年刊。

5. a plant that lives for only one year or season

一年生植物

Petunias and zinnias are common annuals in summer gardens.

矮牽牛和百日菊是夏季花園中常見的一年生植物。

I need to buy new annuals for the flower bed every spring.

我每年春天都需要為花壇購買新的一年生植物。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Annual"?How to make natural sentences with "Annual"?
PatternMeaningExample
annual + noun每年的;一年一度的The company publishes an annual report. (公司發布年度報告。)
be + annual是每年舉行的The festival is annual and attracts many visitors. (這個節慶是每年舉辦的,吸引許多遊客。)
on an annual basis以年度為基礎;每年一次The budget is reviewed on an annual basis. (預算每年審查一次。)
annual + event/meeting/conference年度活動/會議We are preparing for the annual shareholders' meeting. (我們正在準備年度股東大會。)

用法說明

How is "Annual" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Annual"?

annual 與 yearly 的用法區別

  • annual 通常強調「按年度計算或發生」的正式性與規律性,常用於正式報告、財務、法律或固定事件。
  • yearly 則較為通用,口語和書面皆可,有時更側重於「每年一次」的頻率本身。
  • 在許多情況下,兩者可以互換,但涉及正式術語(如年度報告、年利率)時,annual 是更標準的選擇。
  • 當修飾名詞時,annualyearly 都直接置於名詞前(如 annual event),但 yearly 偶爾也可作副詞使用(如 paid yearly)。 EN: The company will release its annual report next month. 翻譯: 公司將於下個月發布其年度報告。

EN:We have a yearly family reunion in December.

翻譯:我們每年十二月都有一次家庭聚會。

EN:She pays for the subscription on an annual basis.

翻譯:她以年度為基礎支付訂閱費。

EN:The magazine is published yearly.

翻譯:這本雜誌每年出版一次。

總結建議

在正式或商業場合描述年度性事務時,優先使用 annual,而在一般性談論每年發生的事情時,兩者皆可,yearly 則稍顯口語化。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Annual" and similar words?How to choose "Annual" vs alternatives?

annual vs yearly

「annual」和「yearly」都表示「每年的」,但「annual」更正式、更常用於官方或技術文件,而「yearly」較口語化,強調頻率。

annual vs anniversary

「annual」描述每年發生的事件,而「anniversary」特指某個特定事件(如結婚、成立)的週年紀念日。

annual vs perennial

「annual」指每年發生或完成生命週期的事物;「perennial」指持續多年或反覆出現的事物。

口語用法

How is "Annual" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Annual"?

引述

在對話中,當引述或提及一個年度性的事件、報告或傳統時,常會使用「annual」來簡潔地帶出背景。 EN: Oh, the annual company picnic is next month. I hope it doesn't rain. 翻譯: 喔,公司的年度野餐在下個月。希望那天不要下雨。

EN:She's already planning for the annual sales conference in December.

翻譯:她已經在為十二月的年度銷售會議做準備了。

語氣強調

為了強調某件事是「一年一度」的、特別的或不容錯過的,會在口語中加重「annual」的語氣。 EN: This isn't just any meeting—it's our annual review! 翻譯: 這可不是隨便的會議—這是我們的年度考核!

EN:You have to come! It's the annual street food festival.

翻譯:你一定要來!這可是一年一度的街頭美食節。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,有時會用「annual」加上短暫停頓來引出接下來要說的年度計畫或活動。 EN: So, for our... annual... budget planning, we'll need all departments to submit reports. 翻譯: 那麼,關於我們的...年度...預算規劃,我們需要所有部門提交報告。

EN:The big thing coming up is, um, the annual... charity gala in the fall.

翻譯:接下來的大事是,嗯,那個年度...秋季慈善晚會。

正式寫作注意:在正式書面報告或學術寫作中,應避免使用口語中的停頓或過於隨意的強調語氣。建議使用更完整、結構清晰的句子來描述年度性事務,例如「The annual report indicates...」或「As per our annual tradition...」。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Annual"?What fixed phrases with "Annual" should I remember?

annual event

annual + noun

年度活動

annual report

annual + noun

年度報告

annual meeting

annual + noun

年度會議

annual income

annual + noun

年收入

annual rate

annual + noun

年利率;年率

on an annual basis

on a/an annual basis

按年度計算;每年一次地

annual checkup

annual + noun

年度健康檢查

annual subscription

annual + noun

年度訂閱

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Annual"?Which "Annual" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×We have an annual meeting.

We have an annual meeting.

雖然句子本身正確,但學習者常誤以為 'annual' 只能當名詞(年刊),而不敢將其用作形容詞。'annual' 作為形容詞(每年的)非常普遍,可直接修飾名詞。

×This is an annual yearly event.

This is an annual event.

'annual' 本身已包含「每年」的意思,與 'yearly' 一起使用會造成語意重複。應擇一使用即可。

×We do an annual check-up every year.

We do an annual check-up.

'annual' 已表示「每年一次」,後面再加 'every year' 是多餘的。應刪除 'every year' 以符合簡潔原則。

×The annuals sales figures are impressive.

The annual sales figures are impressive.

'annual' 是形容詞,沒有複數形式。即使它修飾的後續名詞是複數(如 figures),'annual' 本身仍保持原形。

×The event is held annual.

The event is held annually.

在動詞(如 is held)後面,應使用副詞 'annually' 來修飾動詞,表示「每年地」。形容詞 'annual' 應用於名詞前(如 annual event)。

×We have an annual meeting every two years.

We have a biennial meeting.

'annual' 嚴格指「每年一次」。若事件每兩年發生一次,應使用 'biennial'。誤用會導致資訊錯誤。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Annual"?What are tense/participle forms of "Annual"?