Bigger Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

bigger

adjective

快速理解

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

「bigger」是「big」的比較級,主要用於比較大小、規模或重要性。

  1. 1

    尺寸更大

    EN: larger in physical size

    翻譯: 指物體在體積、高度或面積上更大。

  2. 2

    規模更大

    EN: greater in scale or extent

    翻譯: 指範圍、數量或程度更為龐大。

  3. 3

    更重要

    EN: more important or significant

    翻譯: 指在重要性、影響力或地位上更為突出。

  4. 4

    更年長

    EN: older (in age)

    翻譯: 用於非正式語境,指年齡更大。

小提醒:「bigger」是比較級,後面常接「than」來引出比較對象,例如「bigger than mine」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Bigger" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Bigger" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. comparative form of 'big'; larger in size, amount, or degree

「大」的比較級;尺寸、數量或程度上更大的

My new apartment is bigger than the old one.

我的新公寓比舊的那間更大。

She ordered a bigger portion of fries.

她點了一份更大份的薯條。

We need a bigger car for our family trip.

我們家庭旅行需要一輛更大的車。

2. more important, influential, or significant

更重要的;更有影響力的;更重大的

This is a much bigger problem than we initially thought.

這是一個比我們最初想的要嚴重得多的問題。

He dreams of playing a bigger role in the company.

他夢想在公司裡扮演更重要的角色。

Winning this contract is a bigger deal for our small team.

贏得這份合約對我們的小團隊來說是件更大的事。

3. older or more grown-up

年紀較大的;更成熟的

Now that you're bigger, you can help with more chores.

既然你長大了,可以幫忙做更多家務了。

Her bigger sister always looks out for her.

她姐姐總是照顧她。

4. used in idioms: 'bigger than' meaning beyond the scope or understanding of

用於慣用語:'bigger than' 意指超出範圍或理解

The issue is bigger than just one department; it affects the whole company.

這個問題不只影響一個部門,它關係到整個公司。

His ego is bigger than this room.

他的自負心態非常膨脹。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Bigger"?How to make natural sentences with "Bigger"?
PatternMeaningExample
be + bigger是更大的The new house is bigger than the old one. (新房子比舊的那棟更大。)
get/become + bigger變得更大The company became bigger after the merger. (公司在合併後變得更大。)
bigger + than + noun比…更大His ambition is bigger than his ability. (他的野心比他的能力更大。)
bigger + noun更大的…We need a bigger car for the family. (我們家需要一輛更大的車。)
much/far/a lot + bigger大得多The universe is far bigger than we can imagine. (宇宙比我們能想像的要大得多。)
the + bigger + of the two兩者中較大的那個He chose the bigger of the two slices of cake. (他選了兩片蛋糕中較大的那片。)

用法說明

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

bigger than vs bigger to

  • bigger than 用於比較兩個具體的人、事物或概念,指出其中一個在尺寸、規模、程度或重要性上更大。
  • bigger to 並非標準的比較級用法。在非正式口語中,有時會聽到 "It's bigger to me" 表示「對我來說更重要/更重大」,但這並非正式文法結構。
  • 在表達「對某人而言更重要」時,更常見且正確的說法是 more important to someonebigger for someone
  • 切勿將 bigger than 與不定詞 to 結構混淆,後者通常用於表達目的或意圖,而非直接比較。

對比例句: EN: My brother's house is bigger than mine. 翻譯: 我哥哥的房子比我的大。

EN:This project is bigger for the team than the last one.

翻譯:這個專案對團隊來說比上一個更重要。

總結建議

在進行比較時,應始終使用 "bigger than" 結構,而避免使用非正式的 "bigger to" 來表達重要性。

易混淆對比

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

bigger vs larger

「bigger」較口語且常用於描述具體尺寸或重要性;「larger」較正式,多用於描述面積、規模或數量。

bigger vs greater

「bigger」主要指物理尺寸或規模;「greater」強調程度、重要性或數值上的更大。

bigger vs more

「bigger」是形容詞比較級,修飾名詞;「more」是副詞,與多音節形容詞或名詞連用表示數量增加。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或重複他人對某事物規模或重要性的評價。 EN: He kept saying his new project was bigger and better. 翻譯: 他一直說他的新計畫規模更大、更好。

EN:"It's a bigger deal than you think," she warned me.

翻譯:「這件事比你想的更重要,」她警告我。

語氣強調

用於比較時,常透過重音或拉長音節來強調程度上的顯著差異。 EN: That's a WAY bigger problem than we expected. 翻譯: 那問題比我們預期的要「大」得多。

EN:I need a bigger slice of cake, not just a tiny bit.

翻譯:我需要更大一塊蛋糕,不是只要一小口。

停頓填充

在思考或組織句子時,有時會用 "bigger" 作為暫時的填充詞,尤其是在討論規模、重要性或選擇時。 EN: We're looking for a... bigger... more comprehensive solution. 翻譯: 我們正在尋找一個…規模更大的…更全面的解決方案。

EN:The issue is, well, bigger than just the budget.

翻譯:這個問題呢,嗯,不僅僅是預算那麼簡單。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "bigger" 用作填充詞,並優先使用更精確的比較級形容詞(如 "larger", "more significant", "more substantial")來描述具體維度(如尺寸、範圍、重要性)。

常見短語

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

bigger than

bigger than [noun/pronoun]

比...更大

get bigger

get bigger

變得更大

the bigger picture

the bigger picture

大局;整體情況

bigger fish to fry

have bigger fish to fry

有更重要的事要處理

bigger and better

bigger and better

更大更好

play a bigger part

play a bigger part/role

扮演更重要的角色;發揮更大的作用

nothing bigger than

nothing bigger than [noun]

沒有比...更大的了

a bigger budget

a bigger budget

更大的預算

常見錯誤

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

×My house is bigger your house.

My house is bigger than your house.

使用比較級形容詞 'bigger' 時,必須使用 'than' 來引出比較的對象。

×This problem is more bigger than we thought.

This problem is bigger than we thought.

'Bigger' 已經是比較級形式,前面不需要再加 'more'。'More' 只用於多音節形容詞構成比較級(如 more beautiful)。

×He is the bigger player in the team.

He is the biggest player in the team.

當比較的對象是三個或以上群體中的「最…」時,應使用最高級 'biggest',而不是比較級 'bigger'。'Bigger' 只用於兩者之間的比較。

×I need many bigger shoes.

I need much bigger shoes. / I need a bigger size.

修飾比較級形容詞 'bigger' 表示程度時,應使用 'much', 'a lot', 'a little' 等副詞,而不是 'many'。'Many' 用於修飾可數名詞。

×I want a bigger size shirt.

I want a bigger shirt. / I want a shirt in a bigger size.

形容詞 'bigger' 應直接放在它所修飾的名詞前面,通常不需要再插入 'size' 這個名詞。若要強調尺寸,應使用 'in a bigger size' 這樣的片語。

×The bigger of the two options is better.

The bigger one of the two options is better.

'Bigger' 是形容詞,不能單獨作為名詞使用。當它代表一個名詞時,後面需要加上 'one' 或具體的名詞(如 'option')。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Bigger"?What are tense/participle forms of "Bigger"?