1. to be the leader or commander of a group, team, or vessel
擔任…的隊長、指揮官或船長
She will captain the national soccer team in the upcoming tournament.
她將在即將到來的錦標賽中擔任國家足球隊的隊長。
He captained the ship through the storm safely.
他指揮船隻安全地度過了暴風雨。
Captain Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
captain
verb
快速理解
What does "Captain" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Captain"?
「captain」作動詞時，主要指擔任領導或指揮的角色。
- 1
擔任隊長/船長
EN: to act as the captain of a team or ship
翻譯: 擔任（運動）隊伍的隊長或船隻的船長。
- 2
指揮、領導
EN: to lead or command a group of people
翻譯: 指揮或領導一群人，負責組織與決策。
- 3
負責管理
EN: to be in charge of an aircraft, event, or project
翻譯: 負責管理飛機、活動或專案，確保其順利進行。
小提醒：「captain」作動詞時是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞（captain a team），不可說「captain for a team」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Captain" in English）
How to pronounce "Captain" in English?"Captain" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Captain" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Captain"?How does "Captain" change by context?
2. to act as the leader or person in charge of an activity or event
負責領導或主持某項活動或事件
She was asked to captain the fundraising committee this year.
她被邀請今年負責領導籌款委員會。
He captained the project from its initial concept to final delivery.
他從最初的構想到最終交付，全程負責領導這個專案。
3. to serve as the captain of a sports team
擔任運動隊伍的隊長
He has captained the basketball team for three consecutive seasons.
他已連續三個賽季擔任籃球隊的隊長。
She was the first woman to captain the university's cricket team.
她是第一位擔任大學板球隊隊長的女性。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Captain"?How to make natural sentences with "Captain"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| captain + noun (ship/team) | 擔任…的隊長或船長 | He will captain the national team in the next tournament. (他將在下屆錦標賽中擔任國家隊的隊長。) |
| captain + noun (aircraft) | 擔任…的機長 | The experienced pilot was chosen to captain the new aircraft on its maiden flight. (這位經驗豐富的飛行員被選為駕駛新飛機進行首航。) |
| be captained by + noun | 由…領導或指揮 | The expedition was captained by a seasoned explorer. (這次探險由一位經驗豐富的探險家領導。) |
用法說明
How is "Captain" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Captain"?
captain (someone) vs captain (something)
- captain (someone) 通常指擔任一個團隊或一群人的領導者，強調領導和管理人員。
- captain (something) 則指指揮或掌管某個具體的物體（如船隻、飛機、球隊），強調對該物體或項目的控制權。
- 雖然有時可互換，但細微差別在於焦點是「人」還是「物/項目」。 EN: She was chosen to captain the expedition team through the mountains. 翻譯: 她被選為帶領探險隊穿越山脈的隊長。
EN:He will captain the ship on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic.
翻譯:他將指揮這艘船進行其橫跨大西洋的處女航。
總結建議
一般來說，captain 後接「人」時側重領導職責，後接「物」時側重指揮控制，需根據上下文選擇合適的用法。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Captain" and similar words?How to choose "Captain" vs alternatives?
captain vs lead
「captain」通常指擔任特定職位（如船長、隊長）的正式領導，而「lead」則泛指更廣泛的引導或帶領行為，不一定有正式頭銜。
captain vs command
「captain」強調擔任隊長或船長的職責，而「command」則側重於擁有並行使指揮權或控制權，常用於軍事或緊急情況。
captain vs head
「captain」特指運動隊伍、船艦等特定團體的領導，而「head」作為動詞泛指擔任一個組織、部門或專案的負責人。
口語用法
How is "Captain" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Captain"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人被賦予領導職責的情況。 EN: He was like, "Don't worry, I'll captain the team for the next game." 翻譯: 他就說：「別擔心，下一場比賽我會擔任隊長。」
EN:So she turns to me and says, "Who's going to captain this project?"
翻譯:然後她轉過來對我說：「這個專案要由誰來領導？」
語氣強調
用於強調主動承擔或正式擔任領導角色的那一刻，帶有決斷的語氣。 EN: I'm telling you, I will captain this ship through the storm. 翻譯: 我跟你說，我一定會帶領這艘船度過風暴。
EN:Fine! If no one else will do it, I'll captain the committee myself.
翻譯:好吧！如果沒人要做，那我就自己來領導這個委員會。
停頓填充
在思考或尋找合適詞語時，作為一個較具體的選項被提出，常與「像是」、「比如說」連用。 EN: We need someone to, you know, captain... to take charge of the whole operation. 翻譯: 我們需要有人來，你知道，領導...來負責整個行動。
EN:His role would be to, let's say, captain the initiative and keep everyone on track.
翻譯:他的角色將會是，比如說，主導這項計畫並確保大家按進度進行。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "captain" 作為動詞用於上述口語情境。建議使用更標準的動詞如 "lead", "command", "head", 或 "take command of"，以使語氣更為嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Captain"?What fixed phrases with "Captain" should I remember?
captain a team
captain + [team/organization]
擔任（某團隊或組織）的隊長或領袖
captain a ship
captain + [ship/vessel]
擔任（某船隻）的船長
captain the side
captain + the side
擔任（運動隊伍）的隊長
captain the vessel
captain + the + [vessel/aircraft]
指揮船隻或飛機
captain an expedition
captain + an + [expedition/mission]
帶領或指揮一次探險或任務
successfully captain
[adverb] + captain
成功地擔任隊長或指揮
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Captain"?Which "Captain" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He captained the team to win the championship.
✓He captained the team to the championship.
The verb 'captain' means to lead or be the captain of a group. It is not typically followed by an infinitive verb phrase ('to win'). Instead, it is followed by a prepositional phrase indicating the result or destination (e.g., 'to victory', 'to the title').
×They captained a successful project.
✓They led a successful project.
While 'captain' as a verb is correct for leading a sports team, a ship, or a military unit, it sounds unnatural or overly metaphorical when used for leading general projects, committees, or business tasks. Use 'lead', 'head', or 'manage' instead in such contexts.
×I will captain to the basketball team next season.
✓I will captain the basketball team next season.
The verb 'captain' is a transitive verb and does not require a preposition before its direct object (the team or group being led). Using 'to' is incorrect.
×He is captaining.
✓He is the captain. / He is serving as captain.
The verb 'captain' usually requires an object to specify what is being led. Using it intransitively (without an object) is uncommon and sounds incomplete. State the role directly or add the object.
×They made him to captain the team.
✓They made him captain the team. / They appointed him to captain the team.
After causative verbs like 'make', 'let', or 'have', the following verb is used in its base form without 'to'. Alternatively, use a different verb like 'appoint' with the correct preposition 'to'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Captain"?What are tense/participle forms of "Captain"?
captains(3rd_singular)captaining(present_participle)captained(past)captained(past_participle)