1. to become friends with someone
與某人成為朋友
She quickly befriended the new student in her class.
她很快就和班上的新同學成了朋友。
He found it easy to befriend people from different cultures.
他發現與來自不同文化背景的人交朋友很容易。
Befriend Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
befriend
verb
快速理解
What does "Befriend" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Befriend"?
意指與某人建立友誼或友好關係。
- 1
建立友誼
EN: to become friends with someone
翻譯: 與某人成為朋友
- 2
主動示好
EN: to act in a friendly way towards someone
翻譯: 以友善的態度對待某人
- 3
提供支持
EN: to support or help someone, especially when they are in need
翻譯: 支持或幫助某人，尤其是在他們需要的時候
小提醒：注意 'befriend' 是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，例如 'befriend a new classmate'。它強調的是『主動建立友誼』的行為，而非單純描述友誼狀態。
發音（How to Pronounce "Befriend" in English）
How to pronounce "Befriend" in English?"Befriend" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Befriend" from YouTube Videos
Philip Rosedale: Second Life, where anything is possible
TED
“It was an ability to kind of walk up close to somebody and have a more private conversation, but it wasn't instant messaging because you had to sort of befriend somebody.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Befriend"?How does "Befriend" change by context?
2. to act as a friend to someone, especially by offering help or support
以朋友的身分對待（某人），尤指提供幫助或支持
The older student befriended the shy freshman and showed him around the campus.
那位學長以朋友的身分照顧那位害羞的新生，並帶他參觀校園。
During the difficult time, she was grateful that her neighbor befriended her.
在那段困難時期，她很感激她的鄰居像朋友一樣幫助她。
3. to add someone as a friend on a social media platform
在社交媒體平台上將某人加為好友
I just met her at the conference and she immediately befriended me on LinkedIn.
我剛在會議上認識她，她馬上就在 LinkedIn 上加我為好友。
Be careful about befriending strangers online.
在網上加陌生人為好友要小心。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Befriend"?How to make natural sentences with "Befriend"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| befriend + person/group | 與（某人/某群體）交朋友 | He tried to befriend the new student in his class. (他試圖與班上新來的同學交朋友。) |
| befriend + someone + by/through + action | 透過（某種行動）與某人結交 | She befriended her neighbor by offering to help with groceries. (她透過主動幫忙買菜與鄰居結為朋友。) |
| befriend + someone + in + place/situation | 在（某地/某情況下）與某人結交 | They befriended each other in a book club. (他們在讀書會中結為朋友。) |
| befriend + someone + who/that + clause | 與（具有某特質的）某人交朋友 | It's easy to befriend someone who shares your interests. (與興趣相投的人交朋友很容易。) |
用法說明
How is "Befriend" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Befriend"?
befriend someone vs befriend with someone
- befriend someone 是標準且常見的用法，表示「與某人交朋友」或「對某人友善」，直接將「某人」作為動詞的受詞。
- befriend with someone 是一個常見的學習者錯誤，受到「make friends with」或「friendly with」等片語的影響。在標準英語中，動詞 befriend 本身已包含「建立友誼」的含義，不需要額外的介系詞 with。
- 記住：befriend 是及物動詞，後面直接接人。
對比範例： EN: She tried to befriend the new student in her class. 翻譯: 她試圖與班上新來的同學交朋友。
EN:He was quick to befriend his elderly neighbor.
翻譯:他很快就與年長的鄰居成了朋友。
總結建議
使用 befriend someone 即可，避免使用不正確的 befriend with someone。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Befriend" and similar words?How to choose "Befriend" vs alternatives?
befriend vs like
「befriend」強調主動建立友誼關係，而「like」僅表示喜歡或有好感，不一定涉及實際的友誼建立。
befriend vs accompany
「befriend」指建立友誼關係，而「accompany」僅指陪伴或同行，不涉及情感連結的建立。
befriend vs socialize
「befriend」是與特定對象建立友誼，而「socialize」泛指進行社交活動或與人群互動。
口語用法
How is "Befriend" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Befriend"?
引述
在轉述他人想與某人交朋友時，常用「befriend」來簡潔表達。 EN: He said he wanted to befriend the new neighbor. 翻譯: 他說他想和新鄰居交朋友。
EN:I heard she tried to befriend him at the party.
翻譯:我聽說她在派對上試圖和他結交。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與「really」、「actually」等副詞連用，以強調主動結交的意圖或驚訝。 EN: I can't believe she actually befriended her old rival. 翻譯: 真不敢相信她竟然和她的老對手成了朋友。
EN:You should really try to befriend someone in that department.
翻譯:你真的應該試著和那個部門的人交個朋友。
停頓填充
在思考如何描述一段關係的開始時，可能會用「you know, befriend...」作為填充說明。 EN: The goal was to, you know, befriend the locals and learn about their culture. 翻譯: 目的是，你知道的，和當地人交朋友並了解他們的文化。
EN:I just thought I could, like, befriend her first before asking for help.
翻譯:我只是想，可以先和她交個朋友，再尋求幫助。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，建議使用更中性的詞彙如「establish a friendship with」、「become friends with」或「form an alliance with」（視語境而定），因為「befriend」在書面語中可能帶有稍顯刻意或文學化的色彩。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Befriend"?What fixed phrases with "Befriend" should I remember?
befriend someone
verb + object
與某人交朋友；主動與某人建立友誼
try to befriend
verb + to-infinitive
試圖結交；努力與...建立友誼
befriend a stranger
verb + object
與陌生人交朋友
easily befriend
adverb + verb
輕易結交；很容易與人成為朋友
befriend an animal
verb + object
與動物建立友好關係；馴服/親近動物
befriend against the odds
verb + prepositional phrase
克服困難/不利條件與人結交
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Befriend"?Which "Befriend" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I befriend with him last year.
✓I befriended him last year.
"Befriend" 是及物動詞，後面直接接賓語，不需要介詞 "with"。
×I want to befriend to my neighbor.
✓I want to befriend my neighbor.
"Befriend" 是及物動詞，後面直接接賓語，不需要介詞 "to"。
×We are befriend since childhood.
✓We have been friends since childhood.
"Befriend" 描述的是「建立友誼」的動作，而不是「處於朋友關係」的狀態。表示長期的朋友關係應使用 "be friends" 或 "have been friends"。
×Can you befriend me?
✓Can we be friends? / Would you like to be friends?
"Befriend" 通常描述單方面主動建立友誼的行為，聽起來較正式或有目的性。在日常口語中，邀請對方成為朋友通常使用 "be friends" 或 "become friends"。
×I befriend her at the party.
✓I befriended her at the party.
描述過去發生的動作，應使用過去式 "befriended"。
×Let's befriend together.
✓Let's become friends.
"Befriend" 通常指一方主動與另一方建立友誼，不適用於雙方共同決定成為朋友的語境。"Become friends" 更適合表達雙方共同建立友誼。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Befriend"?What are tense/participle forms of "Befriend"?
befriends(3rd_singular)befriending(present_participle)befriended(past)befriended(past_participle)