1. to begin to be something
開始成為；變得
She wants to become a doctor.
她想成為一名醫生。
He became very tired after the long journey.
長途旅行後，他變得非常疲憊。
The weather became colder in the evening.
傍晚天氣變得更冷了。
Become Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
become
verb
快速理解
What does "Become" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Become"?
「become」主要表示「變成、成為」的狀態變化，或指衣物等「適合、相稱」。
- 1
狀態變化
EN: to begin to be something different
翻譯: 開始變成某種不同的狀態或事物。
- 2
成為（某身份）
EN: to grow to be or develop into
翻譯: 成長為或發展成為某種身份、職業或狀態。
- 3
適合；相稱
EN: to be suitable or appropriate for someone
翻譯: 指衣物、行為等對某人來說合適或好看。
小提醒：注意「become」強調的是「變化過程」或「最終狀態的達成」，而不只是靜態的「是」。它是不規則動詞，過去式為 became，過去分詞為 become。
發音（How to Pronounce "Become" in English）
How to pronounce "Become" in English?"Become" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Become" from YouTube Videos
Steven Schwaitzberg: A universal translator for surgeons
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“Now the science behind this is so potent that it became required by the American Board of Surgery in order for a young surgeon to become board certified.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Become"?How does "Become" change by context?
2. to be suitable or appropriate for someone
適合；與…相稱
That dress really becomes you.
那件洋裝真的很適合你。
Such behavior does not become a person in your position.
這樣的行為與你身分地位的人不相稱。
3. to happen to someone
發生在…身上；…的遭遇
What has become of your old school friends?
你以前的同學們後來怎麼樣了？
I wonder what became of that lost package.
我想知道那個遺失的包裹後來怎麼了。
4. to develop or grow into a particular state over time
逐漸發展成；演變成
Their friendship gradually became a deep love.
他們的友誼逐漸發展成深厚的愛情。
The small startup became a global corporation.
這家小新創公司演變成一家跨國企業。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Become"?How to make natural sentences with "Become"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| become + noun | 成為（某種身份或狀態） | He wants to become a doctor. (他想成為一名醫生。) |
| become + adjective | 變得（某種狀態） | The weather became cold. (天氣變冷了。) |
| become + past participle | 被…；變得…（被動狀態） | She became known for her research. (她因她的研究而變得知名。) |
| become + of + someone/something | （詢問或描述）…的情況如何 | What will become of the old building? (那棟舊建築會變成什麼樣子？) |
| become + more/less + adjective | 變得更加/不那麼… | The problem has become more serious. (問題變得更加嚴重了。) |
用法說明
How is "Become" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Become"?
become + adjective vs become + noun
- become + adjective 表示狀態的轉變，強調從一種狀態進入另一種狀態。
- become + noun 表示身份、職業或本質的轉變，通常指獲得一個新的身份或角色。
- 在正式語體中，become + noun 有時會用 come to be + noun 來表達。
- 注意：become 後面不接動詞原形（如 become do）或進行式（如 become doing），這是常見錯誤。
對比範例： EN: The sky became dark as the storm approached. 翻譯: 暴風雨來臨時，天空變得昏暗。
EN:He became a doctor after years of study.
翻譯:經過多年學習，他成為了一名醫生。
總結建議
一般情況下，描述狀態變化用「become + 形容詞」，描述身份或本質變化則用「become + 名詞」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Become" and similar words?How to choose "Become" vs alternatives?
become vs get
兩者皆可表示「變得」，但 'become' 較正式且強調狀態的轉變，'get' 較口語且常與形容詞連用。
become vs turn
兩者皆可表示變化，但 'turn' 常指顏色或性質的明顯轉變，且常接特定形容詞。
become vs come
'become' 強調「變成」某種狀態或身份；'come' 與特定片語搭配時（如 come true）才表示實現或變得。
口語用法
How is "Become" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Become"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人的話，特別是關於狀態或角色的變化。 EN: And then he just became, like, "I'm not doing this anymore." 翻譯: 然後他就直接變成那樣，像是說：「我不幹了。」
EN:She saw the mess and became all, "Who did this?"
翻譯:她看到一團亂，就變成那樣說：「這是誰幹的？」
語氣強調
與某些副詞或形容詞連用，以誇張或強調突然的、戲劇性的轉變。 EN: I don't know what happened, but he just became completely silent. 翻譯: 我不知道發生了什麼事，但他就突然變得完全沉默。
EN:When she heard the news, she became totally obsessed with it.
翻譯:當她聽到消息時，就變得完全著迷了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，用作填充詞，表示一個過程或轉變正在被描述。 EN: So the situation became... you know... really hard to manage. 翻譯: 所以情況就變得...你知道的...真的很難處理。
EN:It started as a hobby, but then it became, um, my main focus.
翻譯:它一開始只是個嗜好，但後來就變成了，嗯，我的主要重心。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（特別是作為引述或填充詞）在正式書面語、學術或商業文件中應避免使用。正式寫作中應使用更精確、結構完整的句子來描述變化。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Become"?What fixed phrases with "Become" should I remember?
become aware of
become aware of something
開始意識到、察覺到
become involved in
become involved in something
參與、涉入
become accustomed to
become accustomed to something/doing something
變得習慣於、適應
become available
become available
變得可用、上市、有空
become clear
become clear (that/what/how etc.)
變得清楚、明朗
become popular
become popular
變得流行、受歡迎
become evident
become evident (that)
變得明顯、顯而易見
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Become"?Which "Become" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He became to a doctor.
✓He became a doctor.
「become」是連綴動詞，後面直接接名詞或形容詞作主詞補語，不需要加「to」。
×I want to become a teacher in the future.
✓I want to be a teacher in the future.
表達「未來想成為」時，通常用「want to be」。用「become」會強調「轉變過程」，但此處更自然的是表達「最終狀態」。
×The weather became coldly.
✓The weather became cold.
「become」是連綴動詞，後面應接形容詞（cold）作主詞補語，描述主詞狀態，而非副詞（coldly）。
×It became to rain.
✓It started to rain. / It began to rain.
「become」通常不直接與表示「開始」的動詞（如 rain, snow）連用。表達天氣「開始」變化，應使用「start」或「begin」。
×He has become a manager for three years.
✓He became a manager three years ago. / He has been a manager for three years.
「become」是瞬間動詞，表示變化的「瞬間點」，不能與表示一段時間的「for + 時間段」連用。要表達持續狀態，應使用「be」。
×This place becomes more beautiful.
✓This place has become more beautiful.
描述一個已經完成的變化，且對現在有影響時，應使用現在完成式「has become」，而非簡單現在式。簡單現在式多用於習慣或事實。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Become"?What are tense/participle forms of "Become"?
becomes(3rd_singular)becoming(present_participle)became(past)become(past_participle)