1. to classify or categorize something
將…分類；把…歸類
Scientists class animals into different groups based on their characteristics.
科學家根據動物的特徵將牠們分為不同的類群。
How would you class this type of music?
你會把這種音樂歸類為哪一種？
Class Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
class
verb
快速理解
What does "Class" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Class"?
「class」作動詞時，主要指將事物分類或分級，或用於描述高品質的事物。
- 1
分類/分級
EN: to classify or group things based on shared characteristics.
翻譯: 根據共同特徵將事物分類或分組。
- 2
歸類為
EN: to be considered as belonging to a particular category or group.
翻譯: 被認為屬於某個特定類別或群體。
- 3
具有高品質
EN: to be of high quality or distinction (often used as an adjective in "classed as").
翻譯: 具有高品質或卓越性（常用於「classed as」的形容詞用法中）。
小提醒：「class」作動詞時不如名詞常見，使用時需注意上下文，避免與其常見的名詞用法（如班級、階級）混淆。
發音（How to Pronounce "Class" in English）
How to pronounce "Class" in English?"Class" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Class" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“This was the start in my life, And 17 years later I did go to college, But I naively chose a college that was almost as expensive as Stanford, and all of my working-class parents' savings were being spent on my college tuition.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Class"?How does "Class" change by context?
2. to assign a quality rating or rank to something
將…評定等級；給…分級
The wine was classed as one of the best vintages of the decade.
這款葡萄酒被評定為這十年來最佳的年份酒之一。
Hotels are classed by star ratings to indicate their level of service.
飯店以星級評等來分級，以表示其服務水準。
3. to consider or regard someone or something as belonging to a particular category
將…視為；認為…屬於（某類別）
I would class her as one of the most talented writers of her generation.
我會將她視為她那一代最有才華的作家之一。
The incident was classed as a major security breach.
這起事件被認為是重大的安全漏洞。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Class"?How to make natural sentences with "Class"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| class + noun | 將…分類為 | The system can class the documents by topic. (系統可以按主題將文件分類。) |
| be classed as + noun/adj | 被歸類為 | This area is classed as a nature reserve. (這個地區被歸類為自然保護區。) |
| class + noun + with + noun | 將…與…歸為一類 | Critics often class his early work with the Impressionists. (評論家常將他的早期作品與印象派畫家歸為一類。) |
| class + noun + among + noun | 將…列為…之一 | Many people class her among the greatest singers of our time. (許多人將她列為我們這個時代最偉大的歌手之一。) |
用法說明
How is "Class" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Class"?
class doing vs class to do
- class doing 通常用於描述將某事物歸類為一個持續的狀態、過程或習慣。
- class to do 則較少見，但在特定語境下，可能用於表示為了某個特定目的或未來行動而進行分類。
- 在正式或學術寫作中，class as 或 class among 後接名詞或動名詞（-ing）是最常見且自然的用法。 EN: Critics class his latest novel as belonging to the magical realism genre. 翻譯: 評論家將他的最新小說歸類為魔幻現實主義流派。
EN:It is difficult to class this new behavior to fit into our existing categories.
翻譯:很難將這種新行為歸類以符合我們現有的類別。
總結建議
在大多數情況下，使用 class someone/something as + 名詞/動名詞 是最標準且不會出錯的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Class" and similar words?How to choose "Class" vs alternatives?
class vs classify
「class」作為動詞時，通常指將人或事物歸入某個類別或等級，用法較為直接。而「classify」則更強調系統性地、按照特定標準或體系進行分類，常用於科學、圖書館或正式文件。
class vs rank
「class」著重於根據品質、特性或類型進行歸類。而「rank」則更強調在一個序列或階層中，根據地位、等級或重要性進行排序或分級。
class vs categorize
「class」和「categorize」意思非常接近，常可互換使用。細微差別在於「categorize」可能更中性、更通用，廣泛用於各種將事物放入預定義類別的情境。
口語用法
How is "Class" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Class"?
引述
在口語中，'class' 常用來引述或模仿他人對某人或某物的評價，帶有戲謔或認同的語氣。 EN: He was like, "She totally classed up the whole party." 翻譯: 他就說：「她完全讓整個派對的格調都提升了。」
EN:Everyone's saying the new manager classes up the office vibe.
翻譯:大家都在說新經理讓辦公室的氛圍變得有格調了。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，'class' 可與 'up' 連用，以誇張或強調的方式描述提升檔次或格調的動作。 EN: You just need to class up your presentation a bit. 翻譯: 你只需要把你的簡報弄得有格調一點就行了。
EN:That fancy tablecloth really classes up the dinner.
翻譯:那塊高級的桌布真的讓晚餐的格調提升不少。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，說話者可能會用 'class' 的相關短語作為填充，例如 'class it up'，來緩衝或引出建議。 EN: So for the event... maybe we could, you know, class it up with some live music? 翻譯: 所以關於那個活動...或許我們可以，你知道的，用現場音樂來提升一下格調？
EN:The place is okay, but if we want to impress them... class it up a notch.
翻譯:這地方還可以，但如果我們想讓他們印象深刻...就把格調再提升一個檔次。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法，尤其是「class up」這種動詞片語，在正式書面報告、學術論文或商業文件中應避免使用。請改用更正式的詞彙，如 "enhance the quality", "elevate the standard", 或 "add sophistication"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Class"?What fixed phrases with "Class" should I remember?
class as
class [sb/sth] as [noun/adj]
將…歸類為；將…劃分為
class with
class [sb/sth] with [sb/sth]
將…與…歸為一類；將…與…相提並論
class among
be classed among [sth]
被列入…之中；被歸為…的一員
class together
class [sth] together
將…歸在一起；合併分類
broadly class
broadly class [sth] as
大致上將…歸類為
commonly classed
be commonly classed as
通常被歸類為
class under
class [sth] under [heading/category]
將…歸在（某標題或類別）下
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Class"?Which "Class" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We have English lesson in the class.
✓We have English lesson in the classroom.
當指具體的「教室」這個物理空間時，應使用 "classroom"。"class" 作名詞時主要指「班級」、「課程」或「課堂」這個抽象概念，而非房間本身。
×They class the new product luxury.
✓They class the new product as luxury.
"class" 作動詞表示「將…歸類為」時，通常需要介系詞 "as" 來連接後續的類別。
×How would you class this type of rock?
✓How would you classify this type of rock?
在詢問或描述「分類」的動作或過程時，更常用且正式的動詞是 "classify"。"class" 作動詞較為書面且使用頻率較低。
×I am classing the documents yesterday.
✓I classed the documents yesterday.
"class" 作為規則動詞，其過去式為 "classed"。進行式 "classing" 極少使用，因為「分類」通常被視為一個瞬間或完成的動作，而非持續進行的過程。
×She got a high class in the exam.
✓She got a high grade in the exam.
表示考試或作業的「分數」或「成績等級」時，應使用 "grade" (美式) 或 "mark" (英式)。"class" 作名詞時不用于指分數，而是指社會階級、物品等級或班級。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Class"?What are tense/participle forms of "Class"?
classes(3rd_singular)classing(present_participle)classed(past)classed(past_participle)