Augment Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

augment

verb

快速理解

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

「augment」意指增加某物的數量、大小、價值或強度,使其變得更完整或更有效。

  1. 1

    增加數量或大小

    EN: to increase the size, amount, or number of something

    翻譯: 增加某物的尺寸、數量或數目。

  2. 2

    增強價值或強度

    EN: to make something greater, stronger, or more effective

    翻譯: 使某物變得更重大、更強大或更有效。

  3. 3

    補充以完善

    EN: to add something in order to improve or complete it

    翻譯: 添加某物以改善或完善它。

小提醒:「augment」通常指在原有基礎上進行「實質性的增加或增強」,而不只是微小的調整。它常與資源、能力、收入、團隊等搭配使用,強調結果變得更大、更好或更充足。

發音(How to Pronounce "Augment" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Augment" from YouTube Videos

Fabian Hemmert: The shape-shifting future of the mobile phone

TED

We shift the gravitational center of it. For example, we can augment digital content with physical mass.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to make something larger, greater, or stronger by adding to it

透過增加來使某物變大、變多或增強

She augmented her income by taking on freelance work.

她透過接自由工作來增加收入。

The company augmented its workforce to meet the increased demand.

該公司擴充了勞動力以滿足增長的需求。

2. to enhance or improve the quality, value, or extent of something

提升或改善某物的品質、價值或範圍

The chef augmented the flavor of the dish with fresh herbs.

主廚用新鮮香草提升了這道菜的風味。

They used technology to augment the learning experience in the classroom.

他們運用科技來增強課堂上的學習體驗。

3. to supplement or add something to make it more complete or effective

補充或添加某物使其更完整或更有效

The report was augmented with detailed charts and graphs.

這份報告補充了詳細的圖表和圖形。

He augmented his argument with recent statistical data.

他用最近的統計數據來補充他的論點。

4. to increase the size, amount, or number of something gradually

逐漸增加某物的尺寸、數量或數目

The army augmented its forces along the border.

軍隊沿邊境逐漸增派了兵力。

They slowly augmented their collection of rare books over the years.

這些年來,他們逐漸增加了稀有書籍的收藏。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Augment"?How to make natural sentences with "Augment"?
PatternMeaningExample
augment + noun增加、擴大(某事物)The company plans to augment its workforce. (公司計劃擴充其勞動力。)
augment + noun + with + noun用(某物)來增強(某物)She augmented her income with freelance work. (她透過自由接案來增加收入。)
be augmented by + noun被(某事物)所增強The sound was augmented by the acoustics of the hall. (聲音被大廳的聲學效果增強了。)
augment + noun + significantly/substantially顯著地/實質地增加(某事物)The new evidence augmented the case significantly. (新證據顯著增強了案件的說服力。)

用法說明

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

augment with vs augment by

  • augment with + 名詞:強調用於增加的工具、資源或具體事物。
  • augment by + 動名詞/數值:強調增加的方式、方法或具體幅度。
  • augment (sth) + 介系詞片語:介系詞的選擇會影響語意焦點,with 偏向補充物,by 偏向過程或程度。
  • 在正式或技術寫作中,兩者皆常見,但需根據上下文選擇以精確表達。 EN: The chef augmented the sauce with a splash of brandy. 翻譯: 主廚加了一點白蘭地來提升醬汁的風味。

EN:The chef augmented the flavor by adding a splash of brandy.

翻譯:主廚透過添加一點白蘭地來提升風味。

EN:We augmented our team with two new experts.

翻譯:我們增加了兩位新專家來擴充團隊。

EN:We augmented our capacity by 30 percent through automation.

翻譯:我們透過自動化將產能提升了百分之三十。

總結建議

一般情況下,使用 augment with 來指出添加了「什麼」,使用 augment by 來說明「如何」或「增加多少」。

易混淆對比

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

augment vs increase

「augment」通常指在原有基礎上增加價值、規模或強度,強調質的提升或補充;「increase」則泛指數量、尺寸或程度的單純增加,使用範圍更廣。

augment vs enhance

「augment」側重於增加數量或規模來強化;「enhance」則側重於改善品質、價值或吸引力來提升。

augment vs amplify

「augment」指透過添加來擴大;「amplify」則強調透過放大或擴展來增強效果、聲音或影響力。

口語用法

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

引述

在對話中,引述他人意見或描述外部情況時,常用來表示「增加」或「加強」。 EN: He said they needed to augment the team with more designers. 翻譯: 他說他們需要增加更多設計師來擴充團隊。

EN:I heard they're trying to augment their income with a side job.

翻譯:我聽說他們想靠兼職來增加收入。

語氣強調

用於強調某種努力或改變是「有意識地、顯著地」增加,帶有積極或策略性的語氣。 EN: We really need to augment our efforts if we want to finish on time. 翻譯: 我們真的得加把勁,才能準時完成。

EN:This new feature will massively augment the user experience.

翻譯:這個新功能將大幅提升使用者體驗。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時,作為一個稍正式的填充詞,通常伴隨解釋。 EN: The plan is to, you know, augment our current system, not replace it. 翻譯: 這個計劃是要,怎麼說,強化我們現有的系統,而不是取代它。

EN:We could... augment the offer by including free training.

翻譯:我們可以…透過提供免費培訓來增加這個方案的吸引力。

正式寫作注意:在口語中,「augment」聽起來比「add to」或「increase」更正式、更有目的性。在非常隨意的日常聊天中,母語者可能更常使用「boost」、「add to」或「bump up」。

常見短語

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

augment one's income

augment [possessive] income

增加某人的收入

augment reality

augment reality

擴增實境

augment the supply

augment the [noun]

增加供應

augment capabilities

augment [plural noun]

增強能力

augment with

augment [noun] with [noun]

用...來增強/補充

augment the workforce

augment the [collective noun]

擴充勞動力

significantly augment

[adverb] augment

顯著地增加/增強

常見錯誤

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

×We need to augment our team with more experiences.

We need to augment our team with more experienced members.

"Augment" 通常指增加具體的數量或資源,而非抽象概念。"Experiences" 是抽象名詞,應改為具體的人或物。

×He augmented his knowledge by reading a book.

He expanded his knowledge by reading a book.

"Augment" 通常用於增加數量、規模或價值,而非知識、理解等抽象能力的提升。這種情況下應使用 "expand"、"deepen" 或 "improve"。

×The sound was augmented.

The sound was amplified.

在描述聲音「變大」時,通常使用 "amplify" 或 "increase the volume"。"Augment" 雖有「增強」之意,但在此上下文中不自然,多用於資源、能力或數量的增加。

×I will augment my English skill.

I will improve my English skills.

"Augment" 不與 "skill" 搭配。提升技能應使用 "improve"、"develop" 或 "enhance"。"Augment" 更常用於增加具體資源或補充現有事物。

×We augmented the meeting for one more hour.

We extended the meeting by one more hour.

"Augment" 不用於延長時間。延長時間應使用 "extend"、"prolong" 或 "lengthen"。"Augment" 側重於增加數量、規模或價值。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Augment"?What are tense/participle forms of "Augment"?
augments(3rd_singular)augmenting(present_participle)augmented(past)augmented(past_participle)