1. to calculate the average of numbers
計算…的平均值
She averaged the test scores for the class.
她計算了全班測驗成績的平均值。
If you average 5, 10, and 15, you get 10.
如果你計算 5、10 和 15 的平均值，會得到 10。
Average Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
average
verb
快速理解
What does "Average" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Average"?
「average」作動詞時，主要指計算平均值或達到一般水準。
- 1
計算平均值
EN: to calculate the average of a set of numbers
翻譯: 計算一組數字的平均值
- 2
平均達到（某數值）
EN: to amount to or achieve an average of a particular figure
翻譯: 平均達到某個特定數值
- 3
達到一般水準
EN: to do or achieve something at a typical or ordinary level
翻譯: 以典型或普通水準完成或達成某事
小提醒：「average」作動詞時，常與「out」連用，表示「最終平均為...」，例如 "The monthly costs average out to about $500."
發音（How to Pronounce "Average" in English）
How to pronounce "Average" in English?"Average" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Average" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Average"?How does "Average" change by context?
2. to achieve or amount to as an average rate or amount over a period
平均達到（某個數量或速率）
The company's profits averaged 10% growth per year.
該公司的利潤平均每年增長 10%。
He averages about 30 miles per hour on his commute.
他通勤的平均時速大約是 30 英里。
3. to do, get, or have a typical amount of something
獲得（典型的數量）；表現出（平均水準）
The team averaged three goals per game last season.
這支球隊上個賽季平均每場比賽進三球。
This model of car averages 35 miles per gallon.
這款車平均每加侖汽油可行駛 35 英里。
4. to result in an even distribution or balance
使平均分布；使均衡
The gains and losses averaged out over the long term.
從長期來看，盈虧達到了平衡。
We need to average the workload among the team members.
我們需要將工作量平均分配給團隊成員。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Average"?How to make natural sentences with "Average"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| average + [number] | 平均為… | The team averaged 25 points per game. (這支隊伍平均每場比賽得25分。) |
| average + [noun] | 計算…的平均值 | We need to average the scores from all judges. (我們需要計算所有評審給分的平均值。) |
| average out to + [number] | 平均下來達到… | Our monthly expenses average out to about 30,000 dollars. (我們的每月開支平均下來大約是三萬元。) |
| average + [adjective] (e.g., average high) | 平均… | The temperature averaged high for the season. (這個季節的溫度平均偏高。) |
用法說明
How is "Average" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Average"?
average doing vs average to do
- average doing 通常用於描述一個常態、習慣性的平均計算或結果。
- average to do 則常用於表示為了達到某個特定平均值而需要進行的動作，或是在條件句、假設句中表達「平均需要...才能...」。
- 在表示「平均而言，人們/事物會...」這種概括性陳述時，兩種結構都可能出現，但 average doing 更側重描述普遍現象。 EN: The company's expenses average rising by 5% each year. 翻譯: 該公司的支出平均每年增長 5%。
EN:You would need to average to save $200 per month to reach your goal.
翻譯:你需要平均每月存下 200 美元才能達成目標。
總結建議
在描述統計結果或常態時，使用 average doing；在表達為達標而需進行的平均動作或假設情況時，使用 average to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Average" and similar words?How to choose "Average" vs alternatives?
average vs mean
「average」通常指一般、普通或典型的狀態，而「mean」在數學上特指算術平均值。
average vs typical
「average」強調數值或表現上的平均，而「typical」強調符合某類型的代表性特徵。
average vs ordinary
「average」常與可量化的標準或表現相關，而「ordinary」更側重描述平凡、無特殊之處的狀態。
口語用法
How is "Average" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Average"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或總結他人意見或普遍看法時，常用 "average" 來表示一個概括性的評估。 EN: "People average about eight hours of screen time a day, or so I've read." 翻譯: 「據我所讀，人們平均每天盯著螢幕的時間大約是八小時。」
EN:"He said the team averages three meetings a week to stay on track."
翻譯:「他說團隊平均每週開三次會來確保進度。」
語氣強調
在非正式交談中，使用 "average" 可以強調某事物處於普通、一般或預期的水平，而非極端。 EN: "Don't worry, I'd say your performance averages out to be pretty solid." 翻譯: 「別擔心，要我說你的表現總體來說相當穩固。」
EN:"Our costs average out to be okay, but last month was unusually high."
翻譯:「我們的成本平均下來還行，但上個月異常地高。」
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，有時會用 "average" 或 "averaging" 作為短暫的填充詞，尤其在討論數字或趨勢時。 EN: "The response time is... averaging... around two seconds, which is acceptable." 翻譯: 「回應時間是…平均…大約兩秒，這可以接受。」
EN:"We're looking at, you know, averaging the scores from all judges to be fair."
翻譯:「我們正在考慮，你知道的，為了公平起見，取所有評審分數的平均值。」
正式書寫注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免將 "average" 用作口語中的停頓填充詞。應直接、明確地陳述計算方法或結果，例如使用 "the average is" 或 "we calculated the mean" 等更精確的表述。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Average"?What fixed phrases with "Average" should I remember?
average out
phrasal verb
平均為；達到平均數
average across
verb + preposition
在...範圍內平均計算
average together
verb + adverb
將...合併計算平均
average over
verb + preposition
對...（一段時間或群體）取平均
average up / average down
verb + adverb (finance)
（投資）提高/降低平均成本
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Average"?Which "Average" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The temperature averages at 25 degrees.
✓The temperature averages 25 degrees.
作為及物動詞時，'average' 後面直接接數字，不需要介系詞 'at'。'Average at' 是常見的學習者錯誤。
×The scores are averaged to 75 by the teacher.
✓The teacher averages the scores to get 75.
雖然 'average' 可用於被動語態（如 'The scores are averaged'），但在此語境中，主動語態更自然、更直接地表達誰執行動作。過度使用被動語態會使句子不自然。
×He averaged the numbers into a final figure.
✓He averaged the numbers to get a final figure.
動詞 'average' 的受詞是待計算的數字或事物本身，計算出的『結果』通常用 'to get'、'to be' 或 'at' 來引導，而不是將結果作為動詞的直接受詞。
×The costs are high but will average over time.
✓The costs are high but will average out over time.
表達『隨著時間推移而達到平均』的概念時，常使用短語動詞 'average out'。單獨使用 'average' 在此語境下不完整且不自然。
×The journey averages one hour, maybe 55 or 65 minutes.
✓The journey takes about one hour, maybe 55 or 65 minutes.
'Average' 指的是多次測量或數值的數學平均結果，強調計算後的典型值。若要表達一個粗略的估計或範圍，應使用 'about'、'approximately' 或 'roughly'。此處用 'average' 會造成語意矛盾。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Average"?What are tense/participle forms of "Average"?
averages(3rd_singular)averaging(present_participle)averaged(past)averaged(past_participle)