1. past participle of 'be'; used to form the perfect tenses
be 的過去分詞；用於構成完成式
I have been to Japan twice.
我去過日本兩次。
She has been working here for five years.
她在這裡工作已經五年了。
Been Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
been
verb
快速理解
What does "Been" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Been"?
「been」是動詞「be」的過去分詞，主要用於表達狀態、經歷或完成的概念。
- 1
表示狀態或存在
EN: Used to form the perfect tenses to describe a state of being or existence that started in the past.
翻譯: 用於構成完成式，描述從過去開始持續的狀態或存在。
- 2
表示經歷或去過某處
EN: Indicates having gone to and returned from a place, or having had an experience.
翻譯: 表示曾去過某地並返回，或曾有過某種經歷。
- 3
用於被動語態
EN: Used with the past participle of other verbs to form the passive voice.
翻譯: 與其他動詞的過去分詞連用，構成被動語態。
小提醒：注意「been」和「gone」的區別：「He has been to Paris」表示他去過巴黎（現在已回來）；「He has gone to Paris」表示他去了巴黎（現在人在那裡或正在途中）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Been" in English）
How to pronounce "Been" in English?"Been" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Been" from YouTube Videos
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“How do you justify turning these off at a time when the UN has just found that North Koreans are more isolated than they've ever been?”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Been"?How does "Been" change by context?
2. used to describe a past state or condition that lasted for a period of time
用於描述過去持續一段時間的狀態或情況
It has been cold this week.
這個星期一直很冷。
He has been very quiet lately.
他最近一直很安靜。
3. used in passive constructions to indicate something that happened to the subject
用於被動結構，表示發生在主詞身上的事情
The window has been broken.
窗戶被打破了。
The decision has already been made.
決定已經做出了。
4. used with 'there' to indicate existence or occurrence in the past up to now
與 'there' 連用，表示從過去到現在的存在或發生
There has been an accident on the highway.
高速公路上發生了一起事故。
There have been many changes in this city.
這座城市發生了許多變化。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Been"?How to make natural sentences with "Been"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| have/has been + V-ing | 表示從過去某時開始，一直持續到現在的動作或狀態。 | I have been studying English for five years. (我已經學英文五年了。) |
| have/has been + past participle | 用於現在完成式的被動語態。 | The report has been submitted to the manager. (報告已經提交給經理了。) |
| have/has been + adjective/noun | 表示從過去持續到現在的狀態或身分。 | She has been very busy lately. (她最近一直很忙。) |
| have/has been + prepositional phrase | 表示從過去持續到現在的所在位置或狀態。 | He has been in Taipei since last month. (他從上個月起就一直在台北。) |
| had been + V-ing | 表示在過去某個時間點之前已經持續了一段時間的動作。 | When I arrived, they had been waiting for an hour. (當我到達時，他們已經等了一個小時。) |
| had been + past participle | 用於過去完成式的被動語態。 | The car had been repaired before we needed it. (在我們需要之前，車子就已經修好了。) |
| had been + adjective/noun | 表示在過去某個時間點之前已經持續了一段時間的狀態。 | She had been a teacher for ten years before she retired. (在她退休之前，已經當了十年的老師。) |
| will have been + V-ing | 表示到未來某個時間點為止，動作已經持續了一段時間。 | By next June, I will have been working here for a decade. (到明年六月，我在這裡工作就滿十年了。) |
| will have been + past participle | 用於未來完成式的被動語態。 | The project will have been completed by tomorrow. (這個專案到明天就會完成了。) |
| be being + adjective | 用於描述暫時性的行為或狀態（通常帶有負面含義）。 | You are being unreasonable right now. (你現在這樣很不講理。) |
用法說明
How is "Been" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Been"?
have been doing vs have been to do
- have been doing 強調從過去某個時間點開始，持續到現在（或直到最近）的動作或狀態，重點在於「持續性」和「過程」。
- have been to do 並非標準英語結構，通常不正確。要表達「曾經去某地做某事」，應使用 have been to + 地點 或 have gone to + 地點 + to do。
- 若要表達「本應去做某事但未做成」的過去意圖，可使用 was/were to have done 或 was/were supposed to have done，而非 have been to do。
- have been to + 地點 表示「曾經去過某地（且已返回）」，是常見且正確的用法。 EN: She has been studying Chinese for three years. 翻譯: 她學中文已經三年了（現在仍在學）。
EN:She has been to Taipei twice.
翻譯:她去過台北兩次。
總結建議
對於動詞「been」，應牢記「have been doing」表持續動作，「have been to + 地點」表經歷，而避免使用非標準的「have been to do」結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Been" and similar words?How to choose "Been" vs alternatives?
been vs be
"be" 是原形動詞，用於現在式或不定詞；"been" 是過去分詞，必須與 have/has/had 等助動詞連用，構成完成式或被動語態。
been vs gone
兩者皆為過去分詞，但 "been" 強調「去過且已返回」的經驗；"gone" 強調「已前往，人還在當地或正在途中」的狀態。
been vs being
"been" 是過去分詞，用於完成式；"being" 是現在分詞或動名詞，用於進行式或被動式。
口語用法
How is "Been" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Been"?
引述
在口語中，"been" 常用來引述或轉述他人的話語，尤其是當對方使用了現在完成式時。 EN: A: "I've been waiting for hours!" B: "What did he say?" C: "He said he's been waiting for hours." 翻譯: A: "我等了好幾個小時了！" B: "他說什麼？" C: "他說他已經等了好幾個小時了。"
EN:So you're telling me you've been there before and didn't like it?
翻譯:所以你是說你以前去過那裡，而且不喜歡？
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，有時會拉長或重讀 "been" 來表達強烈的語氣，如驚訝、懷疑或強調時間的長度。 EN: You have been working on that all day? Take a break! 翻譯: 你一整天都在忙那個？休息一下吧！
EN:I've BEEN trying to call you! Where were you?
翻譯:我一直在試著打給你耶！你跑去哪了？
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，"been" 有時會與 "have" 或 "'ve" 一起出現，作為一種自然的停頓或填充詞，然後再補上主要動詞或細節。 EN: I've, uh, been... you know, thinking about what you said. 翻譯: 我，呃，一直在...你知道的，想著你說的話。
EN:She's been... sort of avoiding the topic lately.
翻譯:她最近一直...有點在避開那個話題。
正式書寫注意：在正式寫作（如學術論文、商業報告）中，應避免將 "been" 用於上述口語中的停頓填充或過於隨意的引述方式。應確保完成式結構完整、語意清晰，且不依賴語氣重讀來傳達意思。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Been"?What fixed phrases with "Been" should I remember?
have been
have/has + been
表示從過去持續到現在或剛完成的經歷、狀態或動作
had been
had + been
表示在過去某個時間點之前已經發生或持續的經歷、狀態或動作
have been to
have/has + been + to + [place]
表示曾經去過某地（現在已返回）
have been doing
have/has + been + present participle
表示從過去持續到現在的動作，強調動作的持續性
have been here/there
have/has + been + here/there
表示已經在某處待了一段時間
might have been
might + have + been
表示對過去情況的推測或假設
should have been
should + have + been
表示過去本應該發生但未發生的事情
has-been
has-been (noun)
指風光不再的人或過時的事物
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Been"?Which "Been" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I have been to Japan last year.
✓I went to Japan last year.
使用 'have been' 時，不能搭配特定的過去時間點（如 last year, yesterday）。'have been' 表示從過去到現在的一段經歷，而特定過去時間點應使用簡單過去式。
×I am been to the new museum.
✓I have been to the new museum.
'been' 是過去分詞，必須與助動詞 'have/has/had' 連用，構成完成式。不能與 'am/is/are' 連用。
×I have been in London for three days.
✓I have been in London for three days. (但語意可能混淆)
'have been in' 通常表示『曾經在某地待過』或『目前仍在該地』，語意可能模糊。若要明確表示『曾去過某地（但已離開）』，常用 'have been to'。若要表示『從過去到現在一直待在該地』，則用 'have been in' 並搭配時間長度。
×He has been work here since 2020.
✓He has been working here since 2020.
'been' 後面接動詞時，必須使用現在分詞 (V-ing) 構成現在完成進行式，表示從過去持續到現在的動作。不能接動詞原形。
×This is the best movie I have ever been seen.
✓This is the best movie I have ever seen.
當主詞是動作的執行者（如 I see the movie）時，應使用主動語態 'have seen'。'have been seen' 是被動語態，表示主詞是動作的承受者（如 I have been seen by someone），在此句中不適用。
×If I have been there, I would have helped.
✓If I had been there, I would have helped.
在與過去事實相反的假設語氣（第三條件句）中，從屬子句應使用過去完成式 'had been'，而非現在完成式 'have been'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Been"?What are tense/participle forms of "Been"?