1. a person or company that transports goods or people
運輸者；運輸公司
The package was picked up by the carrier this morning.
包裹今天早上已被運輸公司取走。
She works as a mail carrier for the postal service.
她在郵政服務部門擔任郵件遞送員。
Carrier Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
carrier
noun
快速理解
What does "Carrier" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Carrier"?
指運送人、物或傳播事物的載體或媒介。
- 1
運輸業者
EN: a company that transports goods or people
翻譯: 運輸公司；客貨運業者
- 2
攜帶者
EN: a person or animal that can transmit a disease or gene without showing symptoms
翻譯: 帶原者；攜帶者
- 3
載體
EN: a vehicle or device used for carrying something
翻譯: 載具；運載工具
- 4
電信業者
EN: a telecommunications company providing network services
翻譯: 電信公司；電信業者
小提醒：注意 'carrier' 在醫療與電信領域的專業含義，與一般『運輸者』不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Carrier" in English）
How to pronounce "Carrier" in English?"Carrier" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Carrier" from YouTube Videos
Eythor Bender demos human exoskeletons
TED
“So let me now introduce to you HULC -- or the Human Universal Load Carrier Soldier.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Carrier"?How does "Carrier" change by context?
2. a company that provides a particular service, especially telecommunications or broadcasting
（尤指電信或廣播的）服務供應商
I switched to a different mobile carrier for a better data plan.
我為了更好的數據方案，轉換了另一家行動通訊服務供應商。
The television signal is provided by a satellite carrier.
電視訊號是由一家衛星服務供應商提供的。
3. a person or animal that can transmit a disease or genetic trait to others without showing symptoms
帶原者；攜帶者
Mosquitoes are known carriers of malaria.
蚊子是已知的瘧疾帶原者。
He is a carrier of the gene for that hereditary condition.
他是那種遺傳性疾病基因的攜帶者。
4. a large ship or aircraft designed to carry passengers, goods, or military vehicles
航空母艦；大型運輸船；大型運輸機
The aircraft carrier sailed into the harbor.
航空母艦駛入了港口。
The company operates a fleet of cargo carriers.
該公司擁有一支貨運船隊。
5. a container or device used to hold or carry something
載體；容器；托架
She put the baby in the carrier and went for a walk.
她把嬰兒放進嬰兒背帶裡，然後去散步。
The ink cartridge is the carrier for the printer's toner.
墨水匣是印表機碳粉的載體。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Carrier"?How to make natural sentences with "Carrier"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| carrier + of + noun | ...的運送者/攜帶者 | The mosquito is a carrier of disease. (蚊子是疾病的傳播者。) |
| carrier + for + noun | ...的承運商/載體 | This airline is a major carrier for international freight. (這家航空公司是國際貨運的主要承運商。) |
| noun + carrier | ...載體/運送工具 | This USB drive is a data carrier. (這個USB隨身碟是資料載體。) |
| act as a carrier | 充當載體/媒介 | Water can act as a carrier for bacteria. (水可以充當細菌的媒介。) |
| common carrier | 公共運輸業者 | The company operates as a common carrier under federal law. (根據聯邦法律，該公司作為公共運輸業者運營。) |
用法說明
How is "Carrier" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Carrier"?
carrier of vs. carrier for
- carrier of 通常用於表示攜帶或傳播某種具體的、通常是負面或中性的實體（如疾病、基因、貨物）。它強調的是「載體」本身所承載的內容。
- carrier for 則常用於表示作為某種服務、功能或目的的提供者或媒介。它強調的是「載體」所服務的對象或目的。
- 在指「航空公司」或「運輸公司」時，通常直接使用 carrier 本身，或使用 air carrier、freight carrier，較少搭配
of或for。
對比例句： EN: Mosquitoes are known carriers of malaria. 翻譯: 蚊子是瘧疾的已知傳播媒介。
EN:This company is a carrier for several major logistics firms.
翻譯:這家公司是數家大型物流公司的承運商。
總結建議
在描述攜帶具體事物（尤其是病原體、基因）時使用 carrier of，而在表示為某對象提供運輸或傳遞服務時，則使用 carrier for。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Carrier" and similar words?How to choose "Carrier" vs alternatives?
carrier vs transporter
「carrier」通常指從事運輸服務的公司或載體本身（如航空母艦、帶菌者），而「transporter」更側重於運輸工具或設備（如傳送帶、運輸車），或用於科幻中的傳送裝置。
carrier vs courier
「carrier」通常指大型運輸公司或公共運輸業者，規模較大；「courier」則指快遞員或提供緊急、小件遞送服務的公司或個人。
carrier vs vector
在醫學/生物學中，「carrier」指攜帶病原體但可能不發病的個體；「vector」則指傳播病原體的生物媒介（如蚊子）。在數學/物理中，vector 指向量。
口語用法
How is "Carrier" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Carrier"?
引述
在轉述他人話語或想法時，用來指稱「傳達者」或「媒介」。 EN: He's just the carrier of bad news, don't shoot the messenger. 翻譯: 他只是壞消息的傳遞者，別遷怒於報信的人。
EN:I'm not the carrier of her opinions, ask her directly.
翻譯:我不是她意見的傳聲筒，直接去問她吧。
語氣強調
用於強調某人或某物是某種特質、責任或問題的「承擔者」。 EN: You're the carrier of all our hopes now, don't let us down. 翻譯: 你現在是我們所有希望的寄託了，別讓我們失望。
EN:This old truck has been the carrier of our family business for decades.
翻譯:這輛老卡車幾十年來一直是我們家族生意的載體。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為一個具體的填充詞，引出後續說明。 EN: The main issue, the carrier of the problem, is the outdated system. 翻譯: 主要問題，問題的根源，是那個過時的系統。
EN:We need a solution—a carrier, if you will—for all these small parts.
翻譯:我們需要一個解決方案——一個載體，如果你願意的話——來裝所有這些小零件。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "carrier" 用於「停頓填充」的鬆散口語用法。在「引述」和「語氣強調」的用法上也應更精確，通常直接使用更標準的詞彙如 "messenger", "vehicle", "bearer" 或具體說明其角色（如 "the company responsible for transportation"），以確保語意清晰嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Carrier"?What fixed phrases with "Carrier" should I remember?
common carrier
common carrier
公共運輸業者（如鐵路、航空公司等，依法必須為公眾提供服務）
aircraft carrier
aircraft carrier
航空母艦
carrier pigeon
carrier pigeon
信鴿
carrier wave
carrier wave
載波（無線電通訊中用以承載訊號的電磁波）
carrier bag
carrier bag
手提購物袋
carrier of a disease
carrier of [disease]
疾病帶原者
carrier oil
carrier oil
基底油（用於稀釋精油或作為按摩油的植物油）
carrier company
carrier company
運輸公司，貨運公司
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Carrier"?Which "Carrier" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The virus carrier is very dangerous.
✓The virus carrier is very dangerous.
While grammatically correct, using 'carrier' to refer to a person with an infectious disease can be considered stigmatizing or dehumanizing in modern usage. It's better to use more neutral or person-first language.
×I will send the package by a carrier.
✓I will send the package by carrier.
When referring to the general method of transport (e.g., mail, courier service), 'carrier' is used as an uncountable noun. Using the indefinite article 'a' incorrectly implies a specific, individual company or person.
×The aircraft carrier is very big carrier.
✓The aircraft carrier is a very big ship.
This is redundant. 'Aircraft carrier' is the complete compound noun. Simply calling it a 'carrier' in this context is sufficient and more natural. Alternatively, refer to it as a 'ship' or 'vessel'.
×My mobile phone's carrier signal is weak.
✓My mobile phone signal is weak. / My carrier's signal is weak here.
The word 'carrier' refers to the company providing the service (e.g., Verizon, AT&T), not the signal itself. The signal belongs to the carrier or is simply a 'phone signal'.
×She works as a carrier in the hospital.
✓She works as a porter / orderly / nurse's aide in the hospital.
In a hospital context, 'carrier' is not a standard job title for someone who moves patients or items. More common terms are 'porter', 'orderly', or 'nurse's aide'.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Carrier"?What are tense/participle forms of "Carrier"?