Browse Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

browse

verb

快速理解

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

「browse」主要指隨意地、非正式地查看或閱讀。

  1. 1

    隨意翻閱

    EN: to look through or read something in a casual, relaxed way

    翻譯: 隨意地翻閱或閱讀,例如瀏覽書籍、雜誌或網頁。

  2. 2

    在商店隨意看看

    EN: to look at goods in a shop without a specific plan to buy

    翻譯: 在商店裡隨意看看商品,不一定有明確的購買意圖。

  3. 3

    動物吃草

    EN: of animals, to feed on leaves, twigs, or other vegetation

    翻譯: 指動物(如鹿、山羊)吃樹葉、嫩枝等植物。

小提醒:「browse」通常暗示一種輕鬆、無特定目的的活動,與帶有明確目標的「search」或「study」不同。

發音(How to Pronounce "Browse" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Browse" from YouTube Videos

Mike Matas: A next-generation digital book

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The book starts like this: This is the cover. As the globe spins, we can see our location and we can open the book and swipe through the chapters to browse the book.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to look through or glance at things casually

隨意翻閱,瀏覽

She likes to browse in bookstores on weekends.

她喜歡在週末時逛書店,隨意翻閱書籍。

I was just browsing through the magazine while waiting.

我在等待時只是隨手翻閱那本雜誌。

2. to look at goods in a shop or online without a specific intention to buy

(在商店或網上)隨意看看商品

We spent the afternoon browsing the shops in the mall.

我們下午在購物中心裡隨意逛商店。

Many people browse online stores for ideas before making a purchase.

許多人在購買前會先瀏覽線上商店尋找靈感。

3. to search and read information on the internet

瀏覽(網頁、網路資訊)

He browsed the internet for news about the event.

他上網瀏覽關於該事件的新聞。

You can browse our website to learn more about our services.

你可以瀏覽我們的網站以了解更多服務資訊。

4. (of animals) to feed on leaves, twigs, or shoots

(動物)吃(嫩葉、嫩枝)

Deer were browsing on the young trees at the edge of the forest.

鹿群正在森林邊緣啃食小樹的嫩葉。

Goats can browse on a variety of shrubs and bushes.

山羊可以吃各種灌木和矮樹的嫩枝葉。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Browse"?How to make natural sentences with "Browse"?
PatternMeaningExample
browse + [noun] (e.g., store, market, internet)瀏覽、隨意觀看(某處或某物)She likes to browse the bookstore on weekends. (她喜歡在週末瀏覽書店。)
browse + through + [noun] (e.g., magazine, catalog, files)隨意翻閱、快速查閱(書刊、目錄等)He browsed through the magazine while waiting. (他等待時隨意翻閱了那本雜誌。)
browse + for + [noun] (e.g., information, gifts, ideas)尋找、搜尋(某物)I'm just browsing for some design inspiration. (我只是在尋找一些設計靈感。)
browse + the + [noun] (e.g., web, internet, shelves)瀏覽(網路、網頁、貨架等)Many people browse the web for news every morning. (許多人每天早上瀏覽網頁看新聞。)
browse + around四處隨意看看We spent the afternoon browsing around the old town shops. (我們下午在老城區的商店裡四處隨意看看。)

用法說明

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

browse + 地方 vs browse + for + 物品

  • browse + 地方 表示在某個地方隨意觀看,焦點在於地點本身。
  • browse for + 物品 表示為了尋找某個特定物品而隨意觀看,焦點在於搜尋的目標。
  • browse + 地方 + for + 物品 結合兩者,表示在某個地方尋找某個物品。
  • 在非正式口語中,有時會省略 for,但保留它會讓意思更清晰。 EN: She browsed the bookstore for an hour. 翻譯: 她在書店隨意逛了一個小時。

EN:She browsed for a new novel.

翻譯:她隨意翻看,想找一本新的小說。

EN:I love to browse the weekend market.

翻譯:我很喜歡逛週末市集。

EN:I need to browse for a birthday gift.

翻譯:我需要逛逛,找一份生日禮物。

總結建議

使用時請根據你想強調的是「地點」還是「尋找的目標」,來決定是否加入介系詞 for

易混淆對比

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

browse vs search

「browse」強調隨意、無特定目標地瀏覽;「search」則是有明確目標地搜尋。

browse vs skim

「browse」用於廣泛、探索性的觀看;「skim」則是快速掃讀以掌握大意或找重點。

browse vs scroll

「browse」是包含目的與認知的活動;「scroll」僅描述手指或滑鼠滾動的物理動作。

口語用法

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

引述

在引述他人或自己之前的想法時,可以用來表示「隨意看看」的意圖。 EN: I was just browsing to see what they had, and then I saw this amazing deal. 翻譯: 我只是隨便瀏覽一下看他們有什麼,結果就看到了這個超划算的優惠。

EN:She said she was just browsing online, not planning to buy anything.

翻譯:她說她只是在網上隨便逛逛,沒打算買任何東西。

語氣強調

與 "just" 或 "only" 連用,強調動作的隨意性、非正式性或無特定目的。 EN: Don't mind me, I'm only browsing. 翻譯: 別管我,我只是隨便看看而已。

EN:I'll just browse around the bookstore while you're in the meeting.

翻譯:你開會的時候,我就在書店裡隨便翻翻。

停頓填充

在描述一系列休閒活動或思考下一步時,用作自然的停頓或填充詞。 EN: So, maybe we can... browse a bit, grab a coffee, and then decide. 翻譯: 所以,或許我們可以…先瀏覽一下,喝杯咖啡,然後再決定。

EN:My plan for the afternoon? Oh, just browse, maybe watch a movie.

翻譯:我下午的計劃?哦,就隨便逛逛,可能看場電影吧。

正式書寫注意:在正式報告或學術寫作中,應避免使用 "just browsing" 這類口語化、目的性不強的表述。建議使用更精確的動詞,如 "survey"、"examine"、"peruse"(用於書面)或明確說明目的,例如 "to conduct a preliminary search"。

常見短語

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

browse the Internet

verb + the Internet

瀏覽網際網路

browse through

verb + through + object

隨意翻閱、瀏覽

browse a website

verb + a website

瀏覽網站

browse the shelves

verb + the shelves

瀏覽書架(或貨架)

browse for

verb + for + object

瀏覽尋找(某物)

browse around

verb + around

四處逛逛看看

browse a catalog

verb + a catalog

瀏覽目錄

browse aimlessly

verb + adverb

漫無目的地瀏覽

常見錯誤

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

×I browsed the internet for three hours.

I browsed the internet for three hours.

雖然文法正確,但母語者更常使用更具體的詞,如 'surfed the web' 或 'was online'。'Browse' 通常暗示隨意、非目標性地查看,長時間使用可能不自然。

×I browsed a book in the library.

I browsed through a book in the library.

當瀏覽的對象是書、雜誌或文件等具體物品時,通常需要介系詞 'through' 或 'in' 來連接。單獨使用 'browse' 一個物品聽起來不完整。

×I will browse to find a new laptop.

I will browse (online/ in stores) for a new laptop.

'Browse' 作為不及物動詞時,常與 'for' 連用表示瀏覽的目的,或與 'through' 連用表示瀏覽的媒介。直接接不定詞 'to find' 不符合慣用搭配。

×I browsed the new phone's features carefully.

I examined / looked at the new phone's features carefully.

'Browse' 意指隨意、輕鬆地看,不帶有仔細檢查或深入研究的意圖。若要表達仔細查看或研究,應使用 'examine', 'look over', 或 'check out'。

×The software allows to browse files quickly.

The software allows users to browse files quickly. / The software allows for quick browsing of files.

動詞 'allow' 在此結構中不能直接接不定詞 'to browse' 作為受詞。必須有受詞(如 'users', 'you')接在 'allow' 之後,或使用 'allow for + noun' 的結構。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Browse"?What are tense/participle forms of "Browse"?
browses(3rd_singular)browsing(present_participle)browsed(past)browsed(past_participle)