1. to plan how much money to spend on something
為某事規劃預算
We need to budget carefully for our vacation.
我們需要為假期仔細規劃預算。
The company budgets $10,000 for marketing each quarter.
公司每季度為行銷規劃一萬美元的預算。
Budget Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
budget
verb
快速理解
What does "Budget" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Budget"?
動詞 budget 主要指為特定目的規劃與分配金錢或時間。
- 1
編列預算
EN: to plan how much money to spend on something
翻譯: 為某事規劃要花費多少錢
- 2
預留（金錢或時間）
EN: to allow or provide a particular amount of money or time for something
翻譯: 為某事預留特定數量的金錢或時間
- 3
節省開支
EN: to try to save money by spending less
翻譯: 試圖透過減少花費來省錢
小提醒：注意：'budget' 作動詞時，後面常接 'for' 來表示預算的用途，例如 'budget for a new car'（為新車編列預算）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Budget" in English）
How to pronounce "Budget" in English?"Budget" US vs UK pronunciation
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Budget"?How does "Budget" change by context?
2. to allow or provide a particular amount of money for something
為某事撥出或分配特定金額
They budgeted two hours for the meeting.
他們為會議預留了兩小時。
The project is budgeted at $50,000.
該項目的預算定為五萬美元。
3. to be careful about how much money you spend
謹慎控制開支
Since losing his job, he has had to budget very strictly.
自從失業後，他不得不非常嚴格地控制開支。
We're budgeting until we pay off our debts.
在還清債務之前，我們都在節制開銷。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Budget"?How to make natural sentences with "Budget"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| budget + for + noun | 為…編列預算 | We need to budget for unexpected expenses. (我們需要為意外開支編列預算。) |
| budget + noun | 編列…的預算 | The committee budgeted $10,000 for the event. (委員會為該活動編列了一萬美元的預算。) |
| budget + amount + for + noun | 為…編列（某金額）預算 | She budgeted $200 for groceries this week. (她為本週的雜貨編列了兩百美元的預算。) |
| be budgeted + at + amount | 預算定為（某金額） | The project is budgeted at five million dollars. (該項目的預算定為五百萬美元。) |
| budget + carefully/wisely/tightly | 謹慎/明智/緊縮地編列預算 | With limited funds, we have to budget very carefully. (資金有限，我們必須非常謹慎地編列預算。) |
用法說明
How is "Budget" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Budget"?
budget doing vs budget to do
- budget doing 通常用於描述「為某項持續性或概括性的活動編列預算」，強調活動本身。
- budget to do 則常用於表示「為達成某個特定目標或完成某件具體事情而編列預算」，強調目的與意圖。
- 在正式或商業書寫中，budget to do 的結構更為常見，用以明確指出預算的用途。
- 當與情態動詞（如 plan to, need to）並列時，為保持結構一致，通常會使用 budget to do。 EN: The department budgets hiring two new staff members next quarter. 翻譯: 該部門為下季度聘用兩名新員工編列預算。
EN:We need to budget to upgrade all our software licenses by year-end.
翻譯:我們需要編列預算，以便在年底前升級所有軟體授權。
總結建議
在表示為特定目的編列預算時，使用 budget to do 是較為清晰且常見的選擇。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Budget" and similar words?How to choose "Budget" vs alternatives?
budget vs allocate
「budget」強調為特定目的規劃並限制金錢的分配，通常有總額上限；「allocate」則泛指分配資源（金錢、時間、人力等），不一定有嚴格的預算框架。
budget vs plan
「budget」特指對金錢的規劃與控制；「plan」的範圍更廣，可指對任何事務（活動、專案、人生）的規劃。
budget vs save
「budget」是規劃如何花錢與分配資源的過程；「save」是實際保留一部分金錢不花用，以備將來之需。
口語用法
How is "Budget" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Budget"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人的計劃或決定時，常用「budget」來表示預算的分配。 EN: She said she budgets about a hundred dollars a month for coffee. 翻譯: 她說她每個月大概預算一百塊錢買咖啡。
EN:He told me they budgeted two weeks for the whole project.
翻譯:他告訴我他們為整個項目預算了兩週時間。
語氣強調
在口語中，可以透過重音或語調強調「budget」，來表示對資源分配的謹慎或限制。 EN: We really need to budget our time wisely this weekend. 翻譯: 我們這個週末真的得好好規劃一下時間。
EN:I have to budget every dollar until my next paycheck.
翻譯:在我下次領薪水前，每一塊錢我都得精打細算。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，「budget」有時會作為一個停頓點，後面再接上具體的細節或條件。 EN: Let's budget... maybe fifty dollars for decorations. 翻譯: 我們來預算…大概五十塊買裝飾品好了。
EN:We should budget—oh, wait, let me check the prices first.
翻譯:我們應該預算——哦，等等，讓我先查一下價格。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免將「budget」用作口語中的停頓填充詞，並確保其用法精確且前後文連貫。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Budget"?What fixed phrases with "Budget" should I remember?
budget for
budget for [noun/noun phrase]
為...編列預算；預先規劃...的開支
budget carefully
budget carefully
謹慎編列預算；精打細算
budget time
budget [time/effort/resources]
規劃時間/分配精力/調配資源
budget tightly
budget tightly
嚴格控制預算；預算抓得很緊
budget accordingly
budget accordingly
據此編列預算；做出相應的財務規劃
hard to budget
hard/difficult/easy to budget
難以/容易規劃預算
budget ahead
budget ahead
提前規劃預算；預先做財務安排
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Budget"?Which "Budget" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need to budget our time carefully.
✓We need to budget our money carefully.
雖然 'budget' 作為動詞主要用於金錢或資源的分配，但搭配 'time' 時，母語者更常使用 'allocate', 'schedule', 或 'manage' 等動詞。'Budget' 的核心概念是為有限的金錢或資源做計劃。
×I budget to buy a new car next year.
✓I am budgeting for a new car next year. / I have budgeted $20,000 for a new car.
'Budget' 作為動詞時，通常需要搭配介系詞 'for' 來表示為某項目的做預算，或直接接預算的金額/資源。單獨使用 'budget to do something' 的結構不自然。
×She budgets very well. (intended meaning: she is good at saving money)
✓She is good at budgeting. / She manages her budget very well.
單獨說 'She budgets very well.' 語意模糊，可能被理解為『她制定預算的能力很好』，但不一定指節省。要明確表達『善於理財/省錢』，應使用更完整的片語，如 'good at budgeting' 或 'manages her money/budget well'。
×We must budget the cost.
✓We must budget for the cost. / We must include the cost in our budget.
'Budget' 作為及物動詞時，賓語通常是金錢、時間或資源的總量（如 'budget $100', 'budget two weeks'），而不是『成本』或『費用』這類具體項目。要表達為某項成本做預算，應使用 'budget for the cost'。
×The government will budget more on education.
✓The government will budget more for education. / The government will allocate a larger budget to education.
表示將預算分配給某個領域時，正確的介系詞是 'for'，而不是 'on'。'Spend on' 是常見搭配，但 'budget for' 才是正確用法。
×I am budgeting a trip to Japan.
✓I am budgeting for a trip to Japan. / I am saving for a trip to Japan.
同樣是介系詞錯誤。'Budget' 作為動詞，後接具體活動或項目時，必須搭配 'for'。此外，如果主要意思是『存錢』，使用 'save for' 會更自然、更常見。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Budget"?What are tense/participle forms of "Budget"?
budgets(3rd_singular)budgeting(present_participle)budgeted(past)budgeted(past_participle)