Area Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

area

noun

快速理解

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

「area」主要指一個有範圍的區域或空間,也可指學科領域或物體表面。

  1. 1

    特定區域

    EN: a particular part of a place, piece of land, or country

    翻譯: 指一個地方、土地或國家的特定部分。

  2. 2

    面積

    EN: the size of a flat surface calculated by multiplying its length by its width

    翻譯: 指平面的大小,由長乘以寬計算得出。

  3. 3

    領域/範圍

    EN: a subject or activity, or a part of it

    翻譯: 指一個學科、活動或其一部分的範圍。

  4. 4

    空間/地方

    EN: a part of a building, town, or country used for a particular purpose

    翻譯: 指建築物、城鎮或國家中用於特定目的的空間或地方。

小提醒:注意「area」在數學中專指「面積」,是計算出來的數值;而指具體「區域」時,則是一個有範圍的空間概念,兩者中文翻譯不同。

發音(How to Pronounce "Area" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Area" from YouTube Videos

Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer | BBC News

BBC News

Nearly 1% of Spain's total surface area was burned in just a few weeks. Here in the rural province of Tamora, the impact has been devastating.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. a particular part of a place, piece of land, or country

一個地方、一片土地或國家的特定部分

We live in a quiet area of the city.

我們住在城市裡一個安靜的區域。

This area is known for its beautiful mountains.

這個地區以其美麗的山脈而聞名。

2. the size of a flat surface measured by multiplying its length by its width

一個平面的大小,以長乘以寬來計算

The area of the room is 20 square meters.

這個房間的面積是20平方公尺。

You need to calculate the area of the rectangle.

你需要計算這個長方形的面積。

3. a subject or range of activity or interest

一個活動或興趣的主題或範圍

Her main area of research is artificial intelligence.

她的主要研究領域是人工智慧。

We need to improve in several key areas.

我們需要在幾個關鍵領域進行改進。

4. a part of a building or piece of land used for a particular purpose

建築物或土地中用於特定目的的一部分

Please wait in the reception area.

請在接待區等候。

The picnic area is near the lake.

野餐區靠近湖邊。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Area"?How to make natural sentences with "Area"?
PatternMeaningExample
area of + noun...的區域The area of the circle is 50 square centimeters. (這個圓形的面積是五十平方公分。)
in the area of + noun在...領域/方面He is an expert in the area of artificial intelligence. (他是人工智慧領域的專家。)
a + [adjective] + area一個...的區域This is a residential area. (這是一個住宅區。)
the + [specific] + area這個/那個...區域Please avoid the construction area. (請避開那個施工區域。)
cover an area of + [measurement]佔地...The park covers an area of 100 hectares. (這座公園佔地一百公頃。)
[verb] + the area...這個區域The police are searching the area. (警方正在搜索這個區域。)
[noun] + area...區This building is in the downtown area. (這棟建築位於市中心區。)

用法說明

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

area of 與 area for 的區別

  • area of + [名詞]:通常指某個學科、研究或知識的「領域」或「範圍」,強調其內容或主題。
  • area for + [名詞/動名詞]:通常指適合進行某項活動的「區域」或「空間」,強調其用途或功能。
  • area in + [地點/領域]:指在某個地理或抽象範圍內的「地區」,強調所處的位置或範疇。
  • 當表示「有待改進的方面」時,兩者有時可互換,但 area for 更強調「為了改進而存在的方面」。 EN: Her main area of expertise is computational linguistics. 翻譯: 她的主要專業領域是計算語言學。

EN:This quiet corner is an area for reading and reflection.

翻譯:這個安靜的角落是供閱讀和沉思的區域。

EN:We need to identify areas of improvement in our workflow.

翻譯:我們需要找出工作流程中需要改進的方面。

EN:The playground has a designated area for toddlers.

翻譯:遊樂場設有專供幼兒使用的區域。

總結建議

表達知識或研究「領域」用 area of,表示特定用途的「區域」則用 area for

易混淆對比

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

area vs region

area 通常指一個有特定邊界或用途的範圍,可以是具體的物理空間或抽象的概念範圍;region 則更常指一個較大、有地理或行政特徵的區域,如國家的一部分或氣候帶。

area vs zone

area 是通用詞,指任何劃分出來的範圍;zone 則特指為特定目的、功能或條件劃分的區域,常帶有規則或限制。

area vs field

area 指知識、活動或興趣的範圍;field 則強調專業、學術或職業的特定領域,通常有系統化的知識或實踐。

口語用法

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

引述

在對話中,當引述或提及一個先前討論過的特定區域時,常會使用 "the area" 來指代。 EN: We should check out that new cafe in the area you mentioned. 翻譯: 我們應該去看看你提到的那個區域的新咖啡廳。

EN:I'm not familiar with the area around the station.

翻譯:我對車站附近那一帶不太熟。

語氣強調

在口語中,有時會重複 "area" 或使用 "whole area" 來強調範圍的廣泛或全面性。 EN: The power outage affected the whole area. 翻譯: 停電影響了整個區域。

EN:This area, and I mean the entire downtown area, needs better security.

翻譯:這個區域,我是指整個市中心區,需要更好的治安。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,"area" 有時會被用作一個短暫的停頓填充詞,尤其是在描述地點或主題範圍時。 EN: So, in the area of... uh... urban development, there are many challenges. 翻譯: 所以,在...呃...都市發展這個領域,有許多挑戰。

EN:My expertise is in the technical area... let me think how to explain it simply.

翻譯:我的專長是在技術領域...讓我想想怎麼簡單解釋。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "area" 用作模糊的停頓填充詞。建議使用更精確的術語(如 "field", "region", "sector")來明確指稱特定範圍或學科領域,以保持文章的嚴謹與清晰。

常見短語

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

area of expertise

area of expertise

專業領域

gray area

gray area

灰色地帶

metropolitan area

metropolitan area

都會區

surface area

surface area

表面積

residential area

residential area

住宅區

cover an area

cover an area (of [measurement])

佔據/涵蓋某個區域

in the area of

in the area of [field/topic]

在...領域/方面

常見錯誤

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

×The area of this room is 20 square meters big.

The area of this room is 20 square meters.

在描述面積時,數值後直接接單位(如 square meters),不需要再加 'big'、'large' 等形容詞。

×I need to improve my listening area.

I need to improve my listening skills.

'Area' 指物理空間或特定主題範圍(如 field of study)。'技能'(skills)、'能力'(ability)等抽象概念應用其他詞彙。

×There are many restaurants in this area.

There are many restaurants in this area.

此句文法正確,但學習者常誤用 'area' 指特定地點(如商店、建築物)。'Area' 指較大範圍的區域,而非具體地點。錯誤示範:'The meeting will be held in the conference area.'(若指會議室,應用 'room')。

×The problem area of the machine is the engine.

The problem with the machine is the engine. / The problematic area of the machine is the engine.

'Problem area' 通常指持續存在問題的領域或範疇(如 a problem area in grammar),不直接用於指具體物體的故障部件。

×He has a good knowledge in this area.

He has good knowledge of this area.

表示『對...的知識』應使用 'knowledge of',而非 'knowledge in'。'Area' 在此指知識領域。

×We discussed about the area of funding.

We discussed the area of funding.

動詞 'discuss' 是及物動詞,後面直接接受詞,不需要加介系詞 'about'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Area"?What are tense/participle forms of "Area"?
area 在英語中是什麼意思?