1. an act of selecting between two or more possibilities
在兩個或多個可能性中進行選擇的行為
You have a choice between tea and coffee.
你可以在茶和咖啡之間做選擇。
Making the right choice can be difficult.
做出正確的選擇可能很困難。
Choice Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
choice
noun
快速理解
What does "Choice" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Choice"?
指從多個選項中挑選一個的行為或權利，也可形容品質優良的事物。
- 1
選擇的行為或權利
EN: the act or right of choosing between different things
翻譯: 從多個不同事物中挑選的行為或權利
- 2
可供選擇的選項
EN: the range of things you can choose from
翻譯: 可供挑選的選項範圍
- 3
被選中的人或物
EN: a person or thing that has been chosen
翻譯: 被選中的人或事物
- 4
形容品質優良
EN: of very good quality
翻譯: 形容品質優良、精選的
小提醒：注意 'choice' 作形容詞時，意思是「優質的、精選的」，例如 'choice cuts of meat'（上等肉塊），而非「有選擇的」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Choice" in English）
How to pronounce "Choice" in English?"Choice" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Choice" from YouTube Videos
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“what happened to the sushi? what happened to the Ratatouille? it's just chicken tenders now and you don't get a choice anymore”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Choice"?How does "Choice" change by context?
2. the right or ability to choose
選擇的權利或能力
The customers have little choice in the matter.
顧客在這件事上幾乎沒有選擇的餘地。
It's your choice whether to go or stay.
去或留是你的選擇。
3. a range of possibilities from which one can select
可供選擇的一系列可能性
The restaurant offers a wide choice of vegetarian dishes.
這家餐廳提供種類繁多的素食菜餚供選擇。
There is a limited choice of colors available.
可供選擇的顏色有限。
4. a person or thing that is selected
被選中的人或事物
He is my first choice for the job.
他是我這份工作的第一人選。
This wine is an excellent choice with fish.
這款酒是搭配魚類的絕佳選擇。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Choice"?How to make natural sentences with "Choice"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| choice + of + noun | 對…的選擇 | We have a wide choice of desserts. (我們有各式各樣的甜點可供選擇。) |
| make a choice | 做出選擇 | It's time to make a choice. (是時候做出選擇了。) |
| have no choice but to + V | 除了…別無選擇 | I had no choice but to agree. (我除了同意別無選擇。) |
| be + someone's + choice | 是某人的選擇 | The final design was the client's choice. (最終設計是客戶的選擇。) |
| the + adjective + choice | …的選擇 | That was the obvious choice. (那是顯而易見的選擇。) |
| give + someone + a choice | 給某人一個選擇 | They gave me a choice between two options. (他們給了我兩個選項做選擇。) |
| by choice | 出於自願；主動選擇地 | She lives alone by choice. (她選擇獨自生活。) |
| of + one's + choice | 自己選擇的 | You can study any subject of your choice. (你可以學習任何你選擇的科目。) |
用法說明
How is "Choice" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Choice"?
choice of doing vs choice to do
- choice of doing 通常用於描述一個具體的、已做出的選擇，強調選擇的「內容」或「對象」。
- choice to do 則更常強調做出選擇的「行動」或「決定」本身，後面接動詞原形，表示決定去做某事。
- 在許多情況下，兩者可以互換，但 choice to do 在表達「決定、決心」去做某事時更為自然。
- 當 choice 前面有定冠詞 the 時，後面接 of doing 的結構更為常見。 EN: Her choice of studying abroad changed her life. 翻譯: 她選擇出國留學改變了她的人生。
EN:It was his choice to leave the company and start his own business.
翻譯:離開公司並自行創業是他的決定。
總結建議
在表達一個具體的選項或已選定的事物時，可使用「choice of doing」；若要強調做出選擇的決定或行動，則使用「choice to do」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Choice" and similar words?How to choose "Choice" vs alternatives?
choice vs option
「choice」強調最終的「選擇」或「決定」；「option」則指可供選擇的「選項」本身。
choice vs selection
「choice」通常指單一的、個人的選擇決定；「selection」則指從多個項目中挑選的過程或結果集合。
choice vs alternative
「choice」是泛指任何選擇；「alternative」則特指在兩種（或有限幾種）可能性之間的另一種「替代方案」。
口語用法
How is "Choice" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Choice"?
引述
在轉述他人提供的選項時，常用 "choice" 來引述。 EN: He gave me a choice: either work late or come in on the weekend. 翻譯: 他給了我一個選擇：要嘛加班，要嘛週末來上班。
EN:Her choice was simple—pay the fine or contest it in court.
翻譯:她的選擇很簡單——要嘛付罰款，要嘛上法庭抗辯。
語氣強調
在口語中，常用 "choice" 搭配特定詞彙來強調選擇的自主性或重要性。 EN: It's your choice, but I think you should apologize. 翻譯: 這是你的選擇，但我認為你應該道歉。
EN:I had no choice but to tell the truth.
翻譯:我別無選擇，只能說出實話。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用 "choice" 相關短語作為填充詞。 EN: Well, if I had a choice... I'd probably go with the blue one. 翻譯: 嗯，如果讓我選的話…我大概會選藍色的那個。
EN:It's a tough choice, you know? Both options have pros and cons.
翻譯:這是個艱難的選擇，你知道嗎？兩個選項都各有優缺點。
注意：在正式寫作中，應避免使用 "you know" 等填充詞，並將 "choice" 相關表達融入更嚴謹的句構中，而非作為停頓用途。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Choice"?What fixed phrases with "Choice" should I remember?
make a choice
verb + a + choice
做出選擇
have no choice
verb + no + choice
別無選擇
first choice
adjective + choice
首選
wide choice
adjective + choice
廣泛的選擇
of your choice
preposition + possessive + choice
你所選擇的
difficult choice
adjective + choice
艱難的選擇
by choice
preposition + choice
出於自願；主動選擇
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Choice"?Which "Choice" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I have no choice to do it.
✓I have no choice but to do it.
The correct phrase is 'have no choice but to...'. Omitting 'but to' is a common error.
×It's your choice to go or not.
✓It's your choice whether to go or not.
When presenting alternatives, 'whether' is typically used with 'choice'. Using only 'to' is incorrect.
×He made a wrong choice of his career.
✓He made the wrong choice of career.
When referring to a specific, known bad decision, 'the wrong choice' is more natural than 'a wrong choice'. Also, 'of career' is more idiomatic than 'of his career' in this context.
×There are many choices for us to choose.
✓There are many choices for us to choose from.
The verb 'choose' requires the preposition 'from' when the object is the set of options. Omitting 'from' is incorrect.
×My first choice is become a teacher.
✓My first choice is to become a teacher.
After 'My choice is...', an infinitive ('to' + verb) is needed to complete the idea. Using the base verb directly is incorrect.
×I did it by my own choice.
✓I did it of my own choice.
The correct prepositional phrase is 'of one's own choice', meaning by one's own free will. Using 'by' is a common error.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Choice"?What are tense/participle forms of "Choice"?