1. attractive or interesting
有吸引力的，有趣的
The idea of a weekend getaway is very appealing.
週末去度假的想法非常吸引人。
She found the job offer financially appealing.
她覺得這份工作邀請在財務上很有吸引力。
Appealing Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
appealing
adjective
快速理解
What does "Appealing" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Appealing"?
形容事物具有吸引力、令人喜愛或值得考慮的特質。
- 1
吸引人的
EN: attractive or interesting
翻譯: 有吸引力的或有趣的
- 2
令人同情的
EN: arousing sympathy or compassion
翻譯: 引起同情或憐憫的
- 3
懇求的
EN: making a serious or urgent request
翻譯: 提出嚴肅或緊急請求的
- 4
值得考慮的
EN: having merit or being worthy of consideration
翻譯: 有價值或值得考慮的
小提醒：注意 'appealing' 與 'attractive' 不完全相同。'Attractive' 通常指視覺或外表的吸引力，而 'appealing' 的範圍更廣，可指性格、想法、提案等抽象事物的吸引力。
發音（How to Pronounce "Appealing" in English）
How to pronounce "Appealing" in English?"Appealing" US vs UK pronunciation
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“like I don't want to scroll on Instagram with this on that. that is not appealing at all.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. showing that you want help or sympathy
懇求的，哀求的
The dog gave me an appealing look when I was eating.
當我在吃東西時，那隻狗給了我一個哀求的眼神。
He spoke in an appealing tone, hoping she would change her mind.
他用懇求的語氣說話，希望她會改變主意。
3. presented for formal review or judgment (legal)
上訴的（法律）
The appealing party must file the necessary documents within 30 days.
上訴方必須在30天內提交必要的文件。
The judge reviewed the appealing case carefully.
法官仔細審查了這起上訴案件。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Appealing"?How to make natural sentences with "Appealing"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| appealing + to + person/group | 對（某人/群體）有吸引力 | The idea was particularly appealing to younger voters. (這個想法對年輕選民特別有吸引力。) |
| appealing + noun | 吸引人的（事物） | They offer an appealing alternative to traditional methods. (他們提供了一個吸引人的傳統方法替代方案。) |
| find + something + appealing | 覺得某事物有吸引力 | I find the simplicity of the design very appealing. (我覺得這個設計的簡潔性非常吸引人。) |
| make + something + appealing | 使某事物有吸引力 | The chef made the dish more appealing with fresh herbs. (廚師用新鮮香草讓這道菜更吸引人。) |
| visually/physically/emotionally appealing | 視覺上/身體上/情感上吸引人的 | The packaging is designed to be visually appealing. (這個包裝的設計旨在視覺上吸引人。) |
| sound/look/seem appealing | 聽起來/看起來/似乎很吸引人 | A holiday in the mountains sounds very appealing right now. (現在去山上度假聽起來非常吸引人。) |
| less/more appealing | 較不/更吸引人 | The second option became more appealing after we discussed the costs. (在我們討論了成本後，第二個選項變得更有吸引力。) |
用法說明
How is "Appealing" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Appealing"?
appealing doing vs appealing to do
- "appealing doing" 的結構較為少見，通常用於描述某個活動或行為本身具有吸引力。
- "appealing to do" 則更為常見，用於表達「去做某件事」這個想法或行動是吸引人的。
- 在正式或書面語中，"appealing to do" 是更安全、更自然的選擇。
- 當主詞是事物時，通常使用 "appealing to + 人" 的結構，例如 "The idea is appealing to me."。 EN: The thought of appealing working from home is not accurate; we need a verb. 翻譯: 「appealing working」這種說法並不正確，我們需要一個動詞。
EN:The idea of appealing to work from home is very attractive to many employees.
翻譯:在家工作的想法對許多員工來說非常有吸引力。
EN:He finds the concept of appealing starting his own business daunting.
翻譯:他覺得「appealing starting」自己創業這個概念令人卻步。
EN:It would be appealing to start his own business if he had more capital.
翻譯:如果他有更多資金，自己創業會很吸引人。
總結建議
在大多數情況下，使用 "appealing to do" 來表達「做某事很吸引人」是正確且自然的用法。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Appealing" and similar words?How to choose "Appealing" vs alternatives?
appealing vs attractive
「appealing」強調引發興趣或喜好的特質，較主觀；「attractive」則更常用於描述視覺上的吸引力或客觀的優點。
appealing vs charming
「appealing」泛指有吸引力；「charming」特指透過魅力、風度或討喜特質所產生的吸引力。
appealing vs tempting
「appealing」描述引起興趣或渴望的狀態；「tempting」則強調誘惑力，常暗示可能導致（輕微的）不良後果。
口語用法
How is "Appealing" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Appealing"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人對某事物的正面評價。 EN: She said the new cafe was really appealing. 翻譯: 她說那家新咖啡廳真的很吸引人。
EN:Everyone found his proposal appealing.
翻譯:大家都覺得他的提議很有吸引力。
語氣強調
常與副詞連用，以加強或軟化吸引力的程度。 EN: That idea is surprisingly appealing. 翻譯: 那個想法出乎意料地吸引人。
EN:It's not immediately appealing, but it grows on you.
翻譯:它並不是立刻就能吸引人，但會讓你慢慢喜歡上。
停頓填充
在思考或尋找合適詞語時，可用作暫時的填充語，表示某事物具有吸引力。 EN: The job offer is... appealing, but the location is far. 翻譯: 這個工作機會是... 挺吸引人的，但地點太遠了。
EN:It's an appealing... let's say, option, but not perfect.
翻譯:這是個吸引人的... 怎麼說呢，選擇，但並非完美。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免使用口語化的停頓填充結構（如例句中的省略號與插入語）。建議使用更精確、連貫的表述，例如 "The job offer is attractive, albeit located far away."（這個工作機會雖然地點偏遠，但頗具吸引力。）
常見短語
What common collocations use "Appealing"?What fixed phrases with "Appealing" should I remember?
appealing to
appealing to [someone/something]
對...有吸引力；吸引...
visually appealing
visually appealing
視覺上吸引人的；美觀的
make something appealing
make [something] appealing
使某事物具有吸引力
broadly appealing
broadly appealing
廣受歡迎的；對大眾有吸引力的
find something appealing
find [something] appealing
覺得某事物有吸引力
less appealing
less appealing
較不吸引人的
an appealing option
an appealing option/choice/alternative
一個有吸引力的選擇/選項
an appealing idea
an appealing idea/concept/proposition
一個吸引人的想法/概念/提議
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Appealing"?Which "Appealing" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The design looks very appealingly.
✓The design looks very appealing.
After linking verbs like 'look', 'seem', 'appear', we need an adjective ('appealing') to describe the subject, not an adverb ('appealingly').
×This job is very appealing for me.
✓This job is very appealing to me.
The standard preposition used with 'appealing' to indicate who finds something attractive is 'to', not 'for'.
×He was appealing the judge for a shorter sentence. (intending to mean 'attractive')
✓He was appealing to the judge for a shorter sentence. (using the verb 'appeal')
Confusing the adjective 'appealing' (meaning attractive) with the verb 'appeal' (to make a serious request). The adjective cannot be used as a verb in this way. If you mean 'attractive', you must use the adjective form correctly in a sentence structure.
×It was an appealing offer.
✓It was a very appealing offer.
While 'an' is used before vowel sounds, the word 'appealing' starts with a vowel letter but a vowel sound /ə/. However, when an adverb like 'very' is added, the article must match the sound that immediately follows it. The primary mistake learners make is using 'an' before 'appealing' even when an intervening adverb ('very', 'quite') starts with a consonant sound, which requires 'a'. The corrected example shows the proper usage with 'a very'.
×I am appealing by the beautiful scenery.
✓I am attracted by the beautiful scenery. / The beautiful scenery is appealing to me.
Confusing the state of being attractive ('appealing') with the state of feeling attraction ('attracted'). 'Appealing' describes the thing that causes attraction, not the person who feels it. The person feels 'attracted to' something.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Appealing"?What are tense/participle forms of "Appealing"?