Article Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

article

verb

快速理解

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

「article」作動詞時,主要指簽訂合約或正式僱用,也可表示寫文章或逐條列出。

  1. 1

    簽訂合約

    EN: to sign a contract with someone

    翻譯: 與某人簽訂合約

  2. 2

    正式僱用

    EN: to bind by articles of apprenticeship

    翻譯: 以學徒契約條款正式僱用

  3. 3

    寫文章

    EN: to write an article for a publication

    翻譯: 為出版物撰寫文章

  4. 4

    逐條列出

    EN: to set forth in articles

    翻譯: 逐條列出、分項陳述

小提醒:「article」作動詞時較為正式且少見,最常見的用法是與「contract」或「apprenticeship」連用,表示簽約或正式僱用學徒。

發音(How to Pronounce "Article" in English

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

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to write or publish an article (for a newspaper, magazine, or website)

(為報紙、雜誌或網站)撰寫或發表文章

She articles regularly for several major tech publications.

她定期為幾家主要的科技刊物撰寫文章。

He was asked to article about the economic impact of the new policy.

他被邀請就新政策的經濟影響撰寫文章。

2. to bind by articles of apprenticeship or agreement

以學徒契約或協議條款約束

The young man was articled to a law firm for five years.

這位年輕人與一家律師事務所簽訂了為期五年的學徒契約。

In the past, craftsmen would article their apprentices.

過去,工匠會與學徒簽訂正式的學徒契約。

3. to set forth in articles; to specify or detail

以條款列出;具體說明或詳述

The treaty articled the rights and obligations of both parties.

該條約詳細列出了雙方的權利與義務。

The charges against him were clearly articled in the legal document.

對他的指控在法律文件中被明確地逐條列出。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Article"?How to make natural sentences with "Article"?
PatternMeaningExample
article + noun簽約雇用The company decided to article the promising graduate for a three-year term. (公司決定與那位有前途的畢業生簽訂為期三年的合約。)
be articled to + person/organization簽約受僱於(某人/某機構)She was articled to a prestigious law firm in the city. (她簽約受僱於市內一家著名的律師事務所。)
article + person + as + profession以(某職業)身份簽約雇用某人The architect articled him as a junior drafter. (那位建築師以初級製圖員的身份與他簽約。)

用法說明

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

article doing vs article to do

  • article doing 通常用於描述一個已經簽約、正在進行或已確定的工作項目。
  • article to do 則常用於表示一個尚未開始、有待完成或未來的工作任務。
  • 在正式或法律文件中,article to do 可能更為常見,用以明確列出待履行的義務。
  • 在非正式或一般商業語境中,兩者有時可互換,但細微差別在於 article doing 強調過程,而 article to do 強調目標。 EN: The journalist is currently articling a series on urban development. 翻譯: 這位記者目前正在撰寫一個關於城市發展的系列報導。

EN:She has articled to write a comprehensive report by the end of the quarter.

翻譯:她已簽約,要在本季度末完成一份全面的報告。

總結建議

在表達已著手的工作時,可優先使用 "article doing";在說明待完成的任務或合約義務時,則使用 "article to do"。

易混淆對比

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

article vs write

「article」強調為出版物(如報紙、雜誌)撰寫正式文章,而「write」泛指任何形式的書寫行為,範圍更廣。

article vs report

「article」通常指具觀點或敘述性的文章,而「report」側重基於事實、數據或調查的正式報告。

article vs contribute

「article」專指撰寫完整的文章,而「contribute」可指以文章、資金、想法等多種形式做出貢獻。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,'article' 常用來引述或提及某篇具體的文章、報導或條款,通常會搭配 'that'、'this' 或 'the' 等指示詞。 EN: Did you see that article about the new tech startup? 翻譯: 你有看到那篇關於新創科技公司的新文章嗎?

EN:She mentioned the article we discussed last week.

翻譯:她提到了我們上週討論過的那篇文章。

語氣強調

當想強調某篇文章的重要性、爭議性或特殊性時,會加重 'article' 的語氣,或使用 'entire'、'whole'、'very' 等詞來修飾。 EN: I read the entire article, and it completely changed my view. 翻譯: 我讀了整篇文章,它完全改變了我的看法。

EN:That's the very article I was telling you about!

翻譯:那就是我跟你提過的那篇文章!

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時,說話者有時會用 'the article...' 作為短暫的停頓填充,後面再接上更具體的說明或修正。 EN: I was reading... the article... you know, the one from the science journal. 翻譯: 我在讀...那篇文章...你知道的,就是科學期刊上的那篇。

EN:His point, based on the article... um, what was it called?... was quite convincing.

翻譯:他的論點,根據那篇文章...嗯,叫什麼來著?...相當有說服力。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 'article' 用作口語中的停頓填充詞。引述文章時,也需提供完整、準確的引用資訊(如作者、刊名、年份),而非僅用 'that article' 等模糊指代。

常見短語

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

article up

article up

簽訂合約僱用(某人);使(某人)成為正式員工

article to

article [someone] to [someone/some firm]

使(學徒)與(師傅或公司)簽訂學徒契約

be articled

be articled

簽訂了學徒/實習契約(尤指法律、會計等專業領域)

article an apprentice

article [an apprentice/a clerk]

以契約形式僱用學徒或見習職員

article for a period of

article for a period of [time]

簽訂為期(一段時間)的實習/學徒契約

常見錯誤

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

×The company will article the new policy next week.

The company will publish the new policy next week.

「article」作為動詞時,通常指「簽訂合約使某人受僱」或「提出具體條款指控」,不表示「發布」或「公布」政策、文章等。表示「發布」應使用 publish、issue 或 announce。

×She articled a complaint about the noise.

She filed a complaint about the noise.

「article」作動詞時不與「投訴」、「申請」等文件搭配。表達「提出投訴」應使用 file、lodge 或 submit a complaint。

×They articled him as a consultant.

They hired him as a consultant under a contract.

「article」作動詞表示「簽約僱用」時,通常用於學徒、見習生等特定培訓情境(如 articled clerk),且常用被動語態(be articled to)。一般僱用顧問應使用 hire、employ 或 contract。

×The manager articled the problems in the report.

The manager listed the problems in the report.

「article」作動詞時不表示「列出」或「列舉」。應使用 list、enumerate 或 detail。

×We need to article a plan for the project.

We need to draft a plan for the project.

「article」作動詞時不表示「起草」或「制定」計劃、文件。應使用 draft、formulate 或 draw up。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Article"?What are tense/participle forms of "Article"?
articles(3rd_singular)articling(present_participle)articled(past)articled(past_participle)