1. to design and oversee the construction of buildings
設計並監督建築物的建造
He was hired to architect the new city library.
他被聘請來設計新的市立圖書館。
The firm is architecting a sustainable housing complex.
這家公司正在設計一個永續住宅社區。
Architect Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
architect
verb
快速理解
What does "Architect" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Architect"?
「architect」作動詞時，意指精心設計或策劃複雜的事物，常用於抽象概念。
- 1
設計、規劃
EN: to design and plan the construction of buildings or structures.
翻譯: 設計或規劃建築物、結構的建造。
- 2
策劃、構建
EN: to design and be responsible for carrying out a complex plan, system, or policy.
翻譯: 設計並負責執行複雜的計畫、體系或政策。
- 3
塑造、創造
EN: to shape or create something significant, often one's own life, career, or a situation.
翻譯: 塑造或創造重要的事物，常用於指塑造自己的人生、事業或某種局面。
小提醒：「architect」作動詞時，其受詞通常是抽象或宏大的事物（如計畫、系統、人生），而非具體的日常物品。
發音（How to Pronounce "Architect" in English）
How to pronounce "Architect" in English?"Architect" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Architect" from YouTube Videos
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“I'm reminded of what the architect Mies van der Rohe said, and I paraphrase- when he said that sometimes you have to lie in order to tell the truth.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Architect"?How does "Architect" change by context?
2. to design and create a complex system or structure
設計並創建一個複雜的系統或結構
She helped architect the company's global expansion strategy.
她協助規劃了公司的全球擴張策略。
The team is architecting a new software platform from the ground up.
團隊正在從頭開始設計一個新的軟體平台。
3. to be the main creator or planner of something, especially something significant
成為某事物（尤指重要事物）的主要創造者或策劃者
He is widely considered to have architected the peace agreement.
他被普遍認為是這項和平協議的主要策劃者。
The CEO architected the merger that transformed the industry.
執行長策劃了這場改變產業的合併案。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Architect"?How to make natural sentences with "Architect"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| architect + noun (e.g., a system, a plan) | 設計、構建（系統、計畫等） | She helped architect a new corporate strategy. (她協助設計了一套新的企業策略。) |
| architect + noun + to + verb | 設計、構建...以達成... | They architected the software to be easily scalable. (他們設計這款軟體時，使其易於擴展。) |
| be architected + by + agent | 由...設計/構建 | The solution was architected by a team of experts. (這個解決方案是由一個專家團隊設計的。) |
| architect + for + purpose/noun | 為（某目的或對象）進行設計 | His role is to architect for future growth. (他的職責是為未來的成長進行架構設計。) |
用法說明
How is "Architect" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Architect"?
architect as vs. architect to be
- "architect as" 通常用於描述某人或某物在特定情境或專案中被賦予「設計師」或「締造者」的角色或功能。
- "architect to be" 則強調某人將成為或註定要成為一名建築師（或引申為設計師、締造者）的未來狀態或潛力。
- 在比喻用法中，"architect as" 更直接指出在某個成果（如計畫、系統）中的核心創造者身份。 EN: She was the chief architect as the lead designer of the new urban park. 翻譯: 她是這座新城市公園的首席設計師，擔任主要規劃者的角色。
EN:He studied for years to become the architect to be remembered for sustainable designs.
翻譯:他苦讀多年，立志要成為一位以永續設計留名青史的建築師。
總結建議
在描述當下的創造者角色時使用 "architect as"，而描述未來或潛在的締造者時則使用 "architect to be"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Architect" and similar words?How to choose "Architect" vs alternatives?
architect vs design
「architect」強調規劃系統或結構的整體框架與核心概念，而「design」則更側重於具體的細節、外觀與功能實現。
architect vs engineer
「architect」著重於高層次的結構規劃與概念創造，而「engineer」則專注於運用科學與數學原理來實現、建造或解決具體技術問題。
architect vs plan
「architect」通常用於比喻，指精心設計複雜、具影響力的抽象事物（如系統、人生），而「plan」是更通用、直接的「計劃」，用於各種大小事務。
口語用法
How is "Architect" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Architect"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述某人對某事的規劃或設計構想。 EN: She didn't just plan the event; she architected the whole experience. 翻譯: 她不只是規劃了活動，而是精心設計了整個體驗。
EN:He's always architecting these grand schemes that never quite work out.
翻譯:他總是在設計這些從未真正實現的宏偉計畫。
語氣強調
用於強調某人主動、有策略地策劃或主導了某個（通常是複雜的）局面或結果。 EN: You can't blame the system; he architected this mess himself. 翻譯: 你不能怪系統，這團混亂是他自己一手策劃的。
EN:The CEO personally architected the company's turnaround strategy.
翻譯:執行長親自策劃了公司的轉型策略。
停頓填充
在思考如何描述複雜的創造或策劃過程時，用作填充詞，常與「kind of」、「sort of」連用。 EN: So, we had to... architect a whole new workflow from scratch. 翻譯: 所以，我們必須...從頭設計一套全新的工作流程。
EN:My role was to, you know, architect a solution that would satisfy both teams.
翻譯:我的角色就是，你知道的，設計一個能讓兩個團隊都滿意的解決方案。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，動詞 "architect" 仍可能被視為較不正式或商業術語。建議優先使用 "design", "plan", "devise", "engineer" 或 "mastermind" 等更傳統的動詞，除非上下文明確屬於科技或商業策略領域，且風格允許。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Architect"?What fixed phrases with "Architect" should I remember?
architect a solution
architect + [noun phrase]
設計或構建一個解決方案
architect a system
architect + [noun phrase]
設計或規劃一個系統
architect a strategy
architect + [noun phrase]
精心策劃或制定一個策略
architect a plan
architect + [noun phrase]
構思或設計一個計畫
architect a transformation
architect + [noun phrase]
設計或主導一場變革
architect a network
architect + [noun phrase]
設計或構建一個網絡
architect a campaign
architect + [noun phrase]
策劃一場活動或宣傳
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Architect"?Which "Architect" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is the main architect of this project.
✓He is the main architect of this project.
This sentence is grammatically correct when using 'architect' as a noun. The confusion arises when learners try to use it as a verb in similar contexts. 'Architect' as a verb means 'to design and make something happen', not 'to be the person who designs buildings'. The mistake is using the noun form when the verb form is intended for the action.
×The new strategy was architected by the committee.
✓The committee architected the new strategy.
While grammatically possible, the passive voice 'was architected' is less common and can sound unnatural or overly formal with the verb 'architect'. The active voice is more direct and typical for this verb, emphasizing the agent who designed the plan.
×His role is to architect.
✓His role is to architect new software systems.
The verb 'architect' is a transitive verb and typically requires a direct object (what is being designed or planned). Using it without an object is incomplete and sounds awkward.
×We should architect a meeting for next week.
✓We should plan/schedule a meeting for next week.
'Architect' as a verb implies a high level of complex design, structure, or long-term planning (e.g., a system, strategy, or major project). It is not used for simple, routine arrangements like meetings, parties, or trips. Use 'plan', 'arrange', or 'schedule' instead.
×He is architecting the proposal.
✓He is architecting the proposal. / He is designing/planning the proposal.
The present participle 'architecting' is grammatically correct but can sound jargony or overly formal. While not strictly a mistake, learners should be aware that alternatives like 'designing', 'planning', or 'formulating' are often more natural in everyday English, especially in continuous tenses.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Architect"?What are tense/participle forms of "Architect"?
architects(3rd_singular)architecting(present_participle)architected(past)architected(past_participle)