Borrow Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

borrow

verb

快速理解

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

指從他人或他處暫時取得某物,承諾歸還。

  1. 1

    借入物品

    EN: to take and use something that belongs to someone else, with the intention of returning it

    翻譯: 從他人那裡暫時取得並使用某物,並打算歸還。

  2. 2

    借入金錢

    EN: to take money from a bank or person with the agreement to pay it back later, often with interest

    翻譯: 從銀行或他人那裡取得金錢,並同意在之後償還,通常需支付利息。

  3. 3

    借用概念

    EN: to adopt or take an idea, word, or custom from another source, language, or culture

    翻譯: 從其他來源、語言或文化中採用或汲取想法、詞彙或習俗。

  4. 4

    數學借位

    EN: in arithmetic, to take a unit from the next higher place value in subtraction when the digit in the minuend is smaller than the digit in the subtrahend

    翻譯: 在算術減法中,當被減數的某位數字小於減數的對應位數字時,從更高位數值借一個單位。

小提醒:注意 'borrow'(借入)與 'lend'(借出)的區別。你是從別人那裡 'borrow' 東西;別人 'lend' 東西給你。

發音(How to Pronounce "Borrow" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Borrow" from YouTube Videos

Christien Meindertsma: How pig parts make the world turn

TED

So this is actually a Dutch company. so I called them up and I asked: "Can I borrow a heart valve from you" And the makers of this thing were really enthusiastic.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to take and use something that belongs to someone else, with the intention of returning it

向某人借取某物,並打算歸還

Can I borrow your pen for a moment?

我可以借一下你的筆嗎?

She borrowed a book from the library.

她從圖書館借了一本書。

I need to borrow some money until payday.

我需要借點錢,撐到發薪日。

2. to adopt or take over (an idea, word, custom, etc.) from another source, language, or culture

從其他來源、語言或文化中採用(想法、詞語、習俗等)

English has borrowed many words from French.

英語從法語借用了許多詞彙。

The company borrowed the marketing strategy from its competitor.

這家公司從競爭對手那裡借鑒了行銷策略。

3. in subtraction, to take a unit from the next higher place value

在減法運算中,從較高的位值借位

When subtracting 18 from 42, you need to borrow from the tens column.

用42減去18時,你需要從十位數借位。

The student forgot to borrow when doing the arithmetic problem.

這位學生在做算術題時忘記了要借位。

4. to temporarily use or take something abstract (like time, attention, or an opportunity)

暫時使用或佔用抽象的事物(如時間、注意力或機會)

May I borrow a few minutes of your time?

我可以借用您幾分鐘時間嗎?

The speaker borrowed the audience's patience to finish his long story.

演講者藉用了聽眾的耐心來講完他的長篇故事。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Borrow"?How to make natural sentences with "Borrow"?
PatternMeaningExample
borrow + noun借入(某物)Can I borrow your pen? (我可以借你的筆嗎?)
borrow + noun + from + person/place從(某人/某處)借入(某物)She borrowed the book from the library. (她從圖書館借了那本書。)
borrow + money借錢He had to borrow money to pay the bill. (他必須借錢來付帳單。)
borrow + an idea/concept借用(想法/概念)The design borrows heavily from classical architecture. (這個設計大量借鑒了古典建築。)
borrow + noun + for + period/purpose為了(某段時間/目的)借(某物)I borrowed a tent for the camping trip. (我為了露營旅行借了一頂帳篷。)

用法說明

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

borrow from vs borrow off (of)

  • borrow from 是標準且最被廣泛接受的用法,表示從某人或某處借來某物。
  • borrow offborrow off of 在口語中(尤其是某些地區)會出現,但被視為非正式或不標準的用法,在正式寫作中應避免。
  • 兩者意思相同,但 borrow from 是推薦用於所有場合的正確形式。 EN: May I borrow a pen from you? 翻譯: 我可以跟你借一支筆嗎?

EN:Can I borrow a pen off you?

翻譯:我能跟你借支筆嗎?

總結建議

在正式及一般場合,一律使用 "borrow from" 來表達向某人或某處借東西。

易混淆對比

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

borrow vs lend

「borrow」是向別人借入,而「lend」是借出給別人。兩者方向相反,常被混淆。

borrow vs rent

「borrow」通常指免費借用,而「rent」則涉及付費租用。

borrow vs use

「borrow」強調暫時取得並擁有使用權,而「use」僅表示使用,不涉及所有權的暫時轉移。

口語用法

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

引述

在轉述他人請求或對話時,常用來引述原話。 EN: She was like, "Can I borrow your notes?" and I said yes. 翻譯: 她當時說:「可以借我你的筆記嗎?」然後我就答應了。

EN:He asked if he could borrow some sugar from the neighbor.

翻譯:他問說能不能跟鄰居借點糖。

語氣強調

透過重複或特定句型來強調借用的暫時性或禮貌性。 EN: I'm just borrowing it, I'll give it right back, I promise! 翻譯: 我只是「借用」一下,我保證馬上還!

EN:Can I borrow you for a second? I need your opinion on something.

翻譯:可以「借」用你一下嗎?有件事需要你的意見。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適字眼時,作為口語中的填充詞。 EN: So, I was thinking... borrow... maybe we could share the cost instead? 翻譯: 所以,我在想…借用…或許我們可以改為分攤費用?

EN:It's not really stealing, it's more like... um... borrow without asking?

翻譯:這不算是偷,比較像是…嗯…沒問過就「借用」?

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免上述口語用法,直接使用標準動詞結構,例如 "request to use"、"obtain on loan" 或 "ask for the temporary use of",以保持語言的嚴謹性。

常見短語

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

borrow money

borrow money (from someone)

借錢(向某人)

borrow a book

borrow a book (from a library/person)

借書(從圖書館或他人處)

borrow an idea

borrow an idea/concept (from someone/something)

借用想法/概念(從某人或某事物)

borrow trouble

borrow trouble

自找麻煩;杞人憂天

borrow time

borrow time

爭取時間;拖延時間

borrow heavily

borrow heavily (from)

大量借貸;大量借用

常見錯誤

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

×Can you borrow me your pen?

Can you lend me your pen?

混淆 borrow(借入)和 lend(借出)。borrow 是從別人那裡借東西,lend 是把東西借給別人。

×I borrowed the book to my friend.

I lent the book to my friend. / I borrowed the book from my friend.

borrow 的對象是借入的來源,介系詞用 from。若要表達『借給』,應使用 lend。

×I have borrowed his laptop last week.

I borrowed his laptop last week.

borrow 是一個瞬間動詞,表示借入的動作。當有明確的過去時間(如 last week)時,應使用簡單過去式,而非現在完成式。現在完成式強調與現在的關聯,常與 for/since 或不明確的時間副詞連用。

×Can I borrow?

Can I borrow your charger? / Can I borrow it?

borrow 是及物動詞,後面必須接借用的物品作為受詞,不能單獨使用。

×I borrowed him my car.

I lent him my car.

這是受中文『我借他車』的歧義影響。在英文中,borrow 的主詞是『借入者』,不能接『借出物』作為受詞。正確表達『借給某人某物』應用 lend + 人 + 物 或 lend + 物 + to + 人。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Borrow"?What are tense/participle forms of "Borrow"?
borrows(3rd_singular)borrowing(present_participle)borrowed(past)borrowed(past_participle)
borrow 在英語中是什麼意思?