1. to arrange or organize things in a particular order or formation
排列；佈置；整理
The soldiers were arrayed in neat rows for the inspection.
士兵們被整齊地排列成行，準備接受檢閱。
She arrayed the books on the shelf by color.
她按照顏色將書架上的書排列好。
Array Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
array
verb
快速理解
What does "Array" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Array"?
「array」作動詞時，主要指將事物整齊地排列或佈置，常用於正式或技術性語境。
- 1
整齊排列
EN: to arrange things in an orderly or impressive way
翻譯: 將物品整齊或有條理地排列、佈置。
- 2
部署（武力）
EN: to position military forces or equipment ready for action
翻譯: 部署軍隊或裝備，使其準備好行動。
- 3
穿著打扮
EN: to dress or adorn oneself in a particular way
翻譯: 以特定方式穿著打扮或裝飾自己（較正式或文學用法）。
- 4
組織（人員）
EN: to assemble or organize people for a purpose
翻譯: 為特定目的召集或組織人員。
小提醒：「array」作動詞時語氣較正式，日常對話中更常用「arrange」或「set up」。在科技領域（如程式設計）常作名詞，指「陣列」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Array" in English）
How to pronounce "Array" in English?"Array" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Array" from YouTube Videos
Gary Greenberg: The beautiful nano details of our world
TED
“An amazing array of incredible things exist in sand, And the reason that is is because in a place like this island, a lot of the sand is made of biological material, because the reefs provide a place where all these microscopic animals or macroscopic animals grow and when they die, their shells and their teeth and their bones break up and they make grains of sand, things like coral and so forth.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Array"?How does "Array" change by context?
2. to dress or adorn someone in impressive or elaborate clothing
（給某人）盛裝打扮
The queen was arrayed in silk and jewels for the coronation.
女王身著絲綢與珠寶，為加冕典禮盛裝打扮。
He arrayed himself in his finest suit for the interview.
他為面試穿上了自己最好的西裝。
3. to deploy or marshal (forces, arguments, resources) for a purpose
部署；配置（武力、論據、資源等）
The general arrayed his troops along the riverbank.
將軍將他的部隊沿河岸部署。
The lawyer arrayed a powerful set of facts against the defendant.
律師針對被告提出了一系列有力的事實。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Array"?How to make natural sentences with "Array"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| array + object | 排列，佈置（物品） | The soldiers were arrayed in perfect formation. (士兵們被排列成完美的隊形。) |
| array + oneself | 穿戴，打扮（尤指華麗地） | She arrayed herself in her finest jewels for the gala. (她為參加晚會穿戴上了她最精美的珠寶。) |
| be arrayed + prepositional phrase (against/in/along) | 被部署，被排列（在特定位置或狀態） | The troops were arrayed along the border. (部隊被部署在邊境沿線。) |
| array + things + in/on + location | 將物品陳列在… | The shopkeeper arrayed the fruits beautifully on the stand. (店主將水果漂亮地陳列在攤位上。) |
用法說明
How is "Array" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Array"?
array vs. be arrayed
- array 作為及物動詞，表示「排列、佈置、部署」，強調主動安排或組織的動作。
- be arrayed 則常用於被動語態，描述人或物被整齊地排列、展示或武裝起來的狀態，常帶有正式或文學色彩。
- 在軍事或正式場合，arrayed against 是一個固定搭配，意指「（力量）被部署來對抗…」。 EN: The general will array his troops along the border. 翻譯: 將軍將把他的部隊沿邊境部署。
EN:The soldiers were arrayed in full ceremonial uniform.
翻譯:士兵們身著全套禮服，整齊列隊。
EN:She arrayed the data in a clear table for the presentation.
翻譯:她將數據清晰地排列在表格中以便演示。
EN:A vast collection of antique weapons was arrayed on the museum walls.
翻譯:博物館的牆上陳列著大量古董武器。
總結建議
在描述主動佈置時使用主動語態的 array，而在描述被整齊排列或展示的狀態時，則使用 be arrayed。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Array" and similar words?How to choose "Array" vs alternatives?
array vs arrange
「array」強調以特定、正式或展示性的方式整齊排列，常帶有視覺或結構上的目的；「arrange」則泛指一般的整理、安排或佈置，範圍更廣，包含非視覺的規劃。
array vs align
「array」側重於將多個項目排列成一個集合或特定模式；「align」則強調使事物對齊在一條線上，或使立場、目標一致。
array vs display
「array」強調排列的方式與秩序本身；「display」則強調展示、陳列的行為，以讓人觀看為主要目的。
口語用法
How is "Array" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Array"?
引述
在口語中，有時會用 "array" 來引述或提及某個正式、技術性或書面化的概念，通常帶有「所謂的」、「那種...的陣勢」的語氣。 EN: He came in with this whole array of legal documents, trying to intimidate us. 翻譯: 他帶著那一整套法律文件進來，試圖嚇唬我們。
EN:She presented an impressive array of data during the meeting.
翻譯:她在會議中展示了令人印象深刻的一堆數據。
語氣強調
當想強調數量眾多、種類齊全或排列有序時，會刻意使用 "array" 來替代更簡單的詞（如 "a lot of" 或 "many"），以加強語氣。 EN: The buffet offered a vast array of international cuisines. 翻譯: 自助餐提供了五花八門的各國菜餚。
EN:We face an array of challenges this quarter.
翻譯:我們這季度面臨著一連串的挑戰。
停頓填充
在較正式的對話或簡報中，說話者可能用 "an array of" 作為一個短暫的停頓填充，來組織思緒或替換更口語化的 "a bunch of"。 EN: Our new policy addresses... an array of... stakeholder concerns. 翻譯: 我們的新政策處理了...一系列...利益相關者的擔憂。
EN:The project requires, um, an array of different skills.
翻譯:這個專案需要，嗯，各式各樣的技能。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面報告或學術論文中，"array" 是合適的用詞。但在極度口語或非正式的電子郵件、社群貼文中，使用 "array" 可能會顯得生硬或過於正式，可考慮改用 "a range of"、"a variety of" 或更簡單的 "many"、"different" 等。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Array"?What fixed phrases with "Array" should I remember?
array against
array someone/something against someone/something
集結（力量、資源等）以對抗
array in order
array something in order
將某物按順序排列
array for battle
array (troops/forces) for battle
為戰鬥而部署（軍隊、武力）
array along
array something along something
沿著某處排列
array in rows
array something in rows
將某物排成行
array with
array something with something
用某物裝飾或佈置
array across
array something across something
橫跨某處排列
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Array"?Which "Array" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The data was arrayed in a table.
✓The data was arranged in a table.
「array」作動詞時較為正式或文學化，指「排列、佈置」，尤其指以吸引人或有效的方式。在一般口語或描述簡單整理時，使用「arrange」更為自然。
×The books were arrayed on the shelf.
✓The books were arrayed on the shelf.
此句文法正確，但需注意「array」作動詞時常與「in」、「with」、「against」等介系詞連用，表示以某種方式、狀態或對立關係排列。學習者容易忽略這些搭配。
×He arrayed the flowers beautifully in the vase.
✓He arranged the flowers beautifully in the vase.
「array」作動詞時，較常以被動語態（be arrayed）出現，描述事物被佈置的狀態。在主動語態中描述日常的「整理、排列」動作時，使用「arrange」更為常見且自然。
×I need to array my schedule for next week.
✓I need to arrange/organize my schedule for next week.
「array」不適用於抽象事物的組織或安排（如時間、計畫、想法）。它主要用於具體物體（如物品、人員、部隊）的視覺性或有序排列。
×The soldiers were arreayed for inspection.
✓The soldiers were arrayed for inspection.
「array」的動詞過去式及過去分詞為「arrayed」，僅需在字尾加上「-ed」。學習者容易受到「convey -> conveyed」、「pay -> paid」等不規則變化的影響而拼錯。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Array"?What are tense/participle forms of "Array"?
arrays(3rd_singular)arraying(present_participle)arrayed(past)arrayed(past_participle)