Brainstorm Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

brainstorm

verb

快速理解

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

指集思廣益、共同發想點子,或指突然想到一個好主意。

  1. 1

    集體討論

    EN: to have a group discussion to generate ideas

    翻譯: 進行集體討論以激發想法

  2. 2

    集思廣益

    EN: to think of ideas quickly and creatively as a group

    翻譯: 與一群人快速且創造性地思考點子

  3. 3

    靈光一現

    EN: to suddenly think of a good idea

    翻譯: 突然想到一個好主意

小提醒:作為動詞時,它常指「集體」的腦力激盪活動,而非個人獨自思考。

發音(How to Pronounce "Brainstorm" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Brainstorm" from YouTube Videos

How to Get and Test Startup Ideas - Michael Seibel

Y Combinator

another interesting thing to do when you're starting to think about problems is to brainstorm with friends.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to generate many ideas quickly in a group discussion

集思廣益,進行腦力激盪

Let's brainstorm some ideas for the new marketing campaign.

我們來為新的行銷活動集思廣益,想一些點子。

The team brainstormed for an hour and came up with several innovative solutions.

團隊進行了一小時的腦力激盪,提出了幾個創新的解決方案。

2. to think creatively and spontaneously about a topic, often alone

(常指獨自)對某個主題進行創造性、自發性的思考

She brainstormed possible plot twists for her novel.

她為她的小說腦力激盪了各種可能的情節轉折。

I need to brainstorm a catchy title for the project.

我需要為這個專案腦力激盪出一個吸引人的標題。

3. to solve a problem by discussing all ideas freely without criticism

透過自由討論所有想法(不加批評)來解決問題

We should brainstorm the technical challenges before committing to a design.

在確定設計方案之前,我們應該先自由討論所有的技術挑戰。

The facilitator encouraged everyone to brainstorm without fear of judgment.

主持人鼓勵大家自由發想,不用擔心被評判。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Brainstorm"?How to make natural sentences with "Brainstorm"?
PatternMeaningExample
brainstorm + noun (idea/solution)集思廣益想出(某事物)We need to brainstorm a new marketing strategy. (我們需要集思廣益想出一套新的行銷策略。)
brainstorm + about/on + topic針對(某主題)進行腦力激盪Let's brainstorm about the product launch. (我們來針對產品發表會進行腦力激盪吧。)
brainstorm + together一起腦力激盪/集思廣益The team brainstormed together for an hour. (團隊一起腦力激盪了一個小時。)
brainstorm + ways to + V / how to + V集思廣益找出(做某事)的方法We brainstormed how to reduce costs. (我們集思廣益找出降低成本的方法。)

用法說明

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

brainstorm + noun vs brainstorm + wh-clause

  • brainstorm + noun (brainstorm ideas/topics/solutions) 是最常見的用法,表示針對一個具體的對象(通常是名詞)進行集思廣益。
  • brainstorm + wh-clause (brainstorm how/what/when...) 則用於針對一個問題或方法(以疑問詞引導的子句)進行腦力激盪。
  • 兩者語意相近,但後者更強調對「方式」、「內容」或「時間」等特定面向的發想。 EN: Let's brainstorm some marketing slogans for the new product. 翻譯: 我們來為新產品腦力激盪一些行銷口號吧。

EN:We need to brainstorm how we can reach a younger audience.

翻譯:我們需要腦力激盪一下,該如何觸及更年輕的客群。

總結建議

一般情況下,使用 brainstorm + noun 即可清晰表達;當需要特別聚焦於解決方案的方法或具體內容時,再使用 brainstorm + wh-clause

易混淆對比

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

brainstorm vs think

「brainstorm」強調集體、自由地發想大量點子,通常用於創意或問題解決的初期階段;「think」則泛指一般的思考、考慮或想法,範圍更廣。

brainstorm vs discuss

「brainstorm」專注於快速產生新點子,不進行批判或深入分析;「discuss」則是對已有主題或點子進行討論、交換意見,可能涉及分析、辯論或決策。

brainstorm vs plan

「brainstorm」是創意發散的過程,重在點子的數量與多樣性;「plan」則是將點子或目標轉化為具體步驟、策略的組織與規劃行為。

口語用法

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

引述

在轉述他人意見或提出假設時,常用來緩和語氣。 EN: "We could brainstorm some ideas for the party, if you're interested." 翻譯: 「如果你有興趣的話,我們可以為這個派對腦力激盪一下。」

EN:"She said we should brainstorm first before making a decision."

翻譯:「她說我們應該先腦力激盪一下,再做決定。」

語氣強調

與副詞連用,強調集思廣益的過程或狀態。 EN: "Let's just quickly brainstorm the main points." 翻譯: 「我們就快速腦力激盪一下重點吧。」

EN:"We really need to brainstorm this properly."

翻譯:「我們真的需要好好地腦力激盪一下這個問題。」

停頓填充

在思考下一步或組織想法時,作為口語中的過渡詞。 EN: "So... brainstorm with me for a second—what are our options?" 翻譯: 「所以...跟我腦力激盪一下——我們有哪些選擇?」

EN:"Okay, let me brainstorm... maybe we can try a different approach."

翻譯:「好吧,讓我腦力激盪一下...或許我們可以試試不同的方法。」

正式寫作注意:在學術或商業正式報告中,建議使用更精確的詞彙,如 "generate ideas collectively"、"hold a brainstorming session" 或 "conduct ideation",以替代口語化的 "brainstorm"。

常見短語

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

brainstorm ideas

brainstorm + ideas

集思廣益,想出各種點子

brainstorm solutions

brainstorm + solutions

腦力激盪,找出解決方案

brainstorm together

brainstorm + together

一起腦力激盪/集思廣益

brainstorm a plan

brainstorm + a plan

構思一個計劃

brainstorm ways to

brainstorm + ways to + VERB

想出...的方法

brainstorm possibilities

brainstorm + possibilities

激發各種可能性

brainstorm on

brainstorm + on + TOPIC

就某個主題進行腦力激盪

常見錯誤

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

×We brainstormed about the new project.

We brainstormed ideas for the new project.

"Brainstorm" 是及物動詞,通常直接接受詞(如 ideas, solutions, names),不需要介系詞 "about"。使用 "brainstorm about" 是常見的錯誤。

×I need to brainstorm a solution.

I need to brainstorm (ideas) for a solution. / We need to brainstorm ways to solve this.

"Brainstorm" 的對象通常是產生想法、點子(ideas)、選項(options),而不是直接產生一個具體的解決方案(solution)或計畫(plan)。動詞後常接 "ideas for" 或 "ways to"。

×He brainstormed the problem alone.

He thought about the problem alone. / We brainstormed solutions to the problem as a group.

"Brainstorm" 強調整體、協作的集思廣益過程,通常用於團體情境。個人獨自思考通常用 "think about", "ponder", "mull over"。雖然現代用法也接受個人 brainstorming,但強調個人時,使用其他動詞更自然。

×Let's make a brainstorm for the event.

Let's have a brainstorming session for the event. / Let's brainstorm for the event.

將 "brainstorm" 誤用作名詞,表示「腦力激盪會議」是常見錯誤。正確的名詞是 "brainstorming session" 或直接用動詞 "brainstorm"。"Brainstorm" 作為名詞較少用,且多指「突然想到的妙計」。

×She is good to brainstorm.

She is good at brainstorming. / She is a good person to brainstorm with.

描述某人擅長腦力激盪時,應使用動名詞 "brainstorming" 作為介系詞 "at" 的受詞,或使用不定詞片語 "to brainstorm with" 修飾人。"Good to + 動詞原形" 表示「做某事是好的」,而非「擅長做某事」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Brainstorm"?What are tense/participle forms of "Brainstorm"?
brainstorms(3rd_singular)brainstorming(present_participle)brainstormed(past)brainstormed(past_participle)