1. to make or become different
使變得不同；改變
She is changing her hairstyle.
她正在改變她的髮型。
The weather is changing quickly.
天氣正在快速變化。
He changed his mind about the trip.
他改變了關於這次旅行的主意。
Changing Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
changing
verb
快速理解
What does "Changing" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Changing"?
指事物從一種狀態、形式或位置轉變為另一種。
- 1
狀態或性質的轉變
EN: to become different
翻譯: 變得不同；改變狀態或性質
- 2
替換或更換
EN: to replace or exchange something
翻譯: 替換或更換某物
- 3
轉換或轉變
EN: to move from one thing to another
翻譯: 從一件事轉換到另一件事
- 4
調整或修改
EN: to make alterations or adjustments
翻譯: 進行調整或修改
小提醒：注意 'changing' 作為現在分詞/動名詞與 'change' 作為名詞的區別。例如：'The changing world'（正在改變的世界）vs. 'a big change'（一個巨大的變化）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Changing" in English）
How to pronounce "Changing" in English?"Changing" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Changing" from YouTube Videos
Michael Seibel - How to Plan an MVP
Y Combinator
“And so you decide to change what you're working on And because you never wrote it down, you don't even really realize you're changing it.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Changing"?How does "Changing" change by context?
2. to exchange or replace something
交換；更換
I need to change my clothes after work.
下班後我需要換衣服。
Can you change a twenty-dollar bill for smaller notes?
你能把這張二十元鈔票換成小面額的嗎？
We changed the old batteries for new ones.
我們把舊電池換成了新的。
3. to move from one thing to another
轉換；轉變
The traffic light changed from red to green.
交通號誌燈從紅色轉為綠色。
She changed jobs last month.
她上個月換了工作。
Let's change the subject.
我們換個話題吧。
4. to put on different clothes
換衣服
The baby needs changing.
寶寶需要換尿布了。
I'll just change into something more comfortable.
我去換件更舒服的衣服。
5. to undergo transformation or development
經歷轉變；發展
Society is constantly changing.
社會在不斷變化。
His attitude changed dramatically after the incident.
那次事件後，他的態度發生了巨大的轉變。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Changing"?How to make natural sentences with "Changing"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| change + noun | 改變（某事物） | The company is changing its policy. (公司正在改變其政策。) |
| change + from A to B | 從 A 轉變為 B | She changed her major from biology to chemistry. (她將主修從生物學轉為化學。) |
| change + into + noun | 變成（某物） | The caterpillar changed into a butterfly. (毛毛蟲變成了蝴蝶。) |
| change + (direct object) + for + (new thing) | 將（某物）更換為（新物） | I need to change the battery for a new one. (我需要把電池換成新的。) |
| be changing (progressive) | 正在變化 | The weather is changing rapidly. (天氣正在快速變化。) |
| keep changing | 不斷變化 | His mind keeps changing. (他的想法不斷在變。) |
| change + adverb (e.g., constantly, quickly) | （以某種方式）變化 | Fashion trends change constantly. (時尚潮流不斷變化。) |
用法說明
How is "Changing" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Changing"?
changing doing vs changing to do
- changing doing 通常描述一個正在進行或持續的轉變過程，強調狀態的持續演變。
- changing to do 則強調轉變的目的或最終結果，即為了做某事而改變。
- 在表示習慣、職業或長期狀態的轉變時，兩者常可互換，但細微差別在於前者重過程，後者重目標。
- 在「would changing to + V」等假設性情境中，通常使用 changing to do 來表達一個假設性的轉變目的。 EN: The company is changing its marketing strategy to target younger audiences. 翻譯: 公司正在改變其行銷策略，以瞄準更年輕的客群。
EN:She is considering changing to work in a non-profit organization.
翻譯:她正在考慮轉換跑道，去非營利組織工作。
EN:His attitude towards exercise is changing for the better.
翻譯:他對運動的態度正在往好的方向轉變。
EN:He is planning on changing to get up earlier every day.
翻譯:他正計劃改變習慣，每天早起。
總結建議
在描述轉變過程本身時用 changing doing，強調轉變的目標或目的時則用 changing to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Changing" and similar words?How to choose "Changing" vs alternatives?
changing vs altering
「changing」通常指較全面或根本的改變，而「altering」則多指細節或小幅度的修改。
changing vs modifying
「changing」泛指任何變化，而「modifying」則帶有為了改善或適應特定目的而調整的意味。
changing vs transforming
「changing」指一般的改變，而「transforming」則強調徹底、戲劇性或形態上的根本轉變。
口語用法
How is "Changing" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Changing"?
引述
在引述他人說法或轉述時，常用來表示情況正在或已經發生變化。 EN: So I was talking to Sarah, and she was like, "My plans are changing by the minute." 翻譯: 所以我當時正在和莎拉聊天，她說：「我的計劃每分鐘都在變。」
EN:He kept saying, "Everything's changing too fast for me to keep up."
翻譯:他一直說：「一切變化得太快，我跟不上了。」
語氣強調
與副詞連用，或重複使用，以強調變化的程度、速度或持續性。 EN: The weather is constantly changing—pack for everything! 翻譯: 天氣一直在變——什麼衣服都要準備！
EN:It's changing, changing, and changing again; I can't get a straight answer.
翻譯:它變了又變，變了又變；我得不到一個明確的答覆。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，用作口語中的填充詞，表示情況未定或正在發展。 EN: Well, the situation is... changing... so let's wait and see. 翻譯: 嗯，情況是…在變化中…所以我們再觀望一下吧。
EN:My opinion on that is, you know, changing as we speak.
翻譯:我對那件事的看法，你知道的，就在我們說話的當下也在改變。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "changing" 用作填充詞或過於口語化的重複強調。建議使用更精確的詞彙（如 "evolving", "shifting", "undergoing change"）並保持句子結構完整。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Changing"?What fixed phrases with "Changing" should I remember?
changing the subject
verb + noun phrase
轉移話題
changing one's mind
verb + possessive + noun
改變主意
changing times
adjective + noun
變遷的時代
changing hands
verb + noun
易主；轉手
changing room
adjective + noun
更衣室
constantly changing
adverb + verb
不斷變化
changing the rules
verb + noun phrase
改變規則
changing for the better
verb + prepositional phrase
變得更好；好轉
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Changing"?Which "Changing" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I am changing my mind.
✓I am changing my mind.
雖然文法正確，但母語者更常使用 "I changed my mind." 來表示已經決定改變主意。"I am changing my mind" 聽起來像是正在腦中進行一個漫長、逐步的改變過程，較不自然。
×The weather is changing to rain.
✓The weather is changing. It's starting to rain. / The weather is turning rainy.
"change to + 名詞" 通常用於狀態或身分的轉變（如 change jobs, change to a new system），不直接用於天氣現象。描述天氣變化時，應使用更自然的動詞如 "turn" 或分句描述。
×He is changing his clothes to go out.
✓He is changing (his clothes) to go out. / He is getting changed to go out.
原句文法無誤，但略顯冗長。在口語中，"change" 本身已隱含換衣服的意思，常可省略 "his clothes"，或使用更口語的片語 "get changed"。
×She suggested changing the plan into a new one.
✓She suggested changing the plan. / She suggested a new plan.
"change A into B" 常用於物理形狀或本質的轉變（如 change water into ice）。對於計畫、想法等抽象事物，通常直接用 "change A" 或 "replace A with B"。
×The company is changing their policy.
✓The company is changing its policy.
雖然口語中常用 "they/their" 來指代公司等單數集體名詞，但在正式寫作或強調公司作為一個單一實體時，應使用單數代名詞 "it/its"。
×I'm thinking of changing my job because it's boring.
✓I'm thinking of changing jobs because mine is boring.
"change my job" 聽起來像是更換目前這份工作的具體內容。而 "change jobs" 是一個常見的固定搭配，意思是換工作（換到另一家公司或另一個職位）。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Changing"?What are tense/participle forms of "Changing"?
changes(3rd_singular)changing(present_participle)changed(past)changed(past_participle)