1. to form a small, close group
形成小群；聚集
The students clustered around the teacher to ask questions.
學生們聚集在老師周圍提問。
People clustered together under the awning to escape the rain.
人們聚集在遮雨棚下躲雨。
Cluster Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
cluster
verb
快速理解
What does "Cluster" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Cluster"?
指人或物聚集、群聚在一起，形成緊密的一群或一簇。
- 1
物理聚集
EN: to form a small, close group
翻譯: 形成一個小而緊密的群體
- 2
人群聚集
EN: to gather or be gathered in a cluster
翻譯: 聚集或被聚集在一起
- 3
數據分組
EN: to group data points together based on similarity
翻譯: 根據相似性將數據點分組
小提醒：注意 'cluster' 通常暗示聚集的個體之間距離很近，且數量不多，形成一個可辨識的『簇』，而非大規模或鬆散的聚集。
發音（How to Pronounce "Cluster" in English）
How to pronounce "Cluster" in English?"Cluster" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Cluster" from YouTube Videos
Jonas Gahr Støre: In defense of dialogue
TED
“We could never have done the convention against anti-personnel landmines and the convention that is banning cluster munitions unless we had done diplomacy differently, by engaging with civil society.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Cluster"?How does "Cluster" change by context?
2. to grow or be placed in a cluster
叢生；成簇生長或放置
The tiny flowers clustered along the stem of the plant.
細小的花朵沿著植物的莖部叢生。
The houses clustered at the foot of the mountain.
房屋聚集在山腳下。
3. to group data points together based on similarity
（數據）分群；將數據點根據相似性分組
The algorithm clusters customers with similar purchasing habits.
該演算法將具有相似購買習慣的客戶分群。
We can cluster the survey responses to identify common themes.
我們可以將調查回覆分群，以找出共同主題。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Cluster"?How to make natural sentences with "Cluster"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| cluster + around/round + noun | 聚集在…周圍 | The children clustered around the teacher. (孩子們聚集在老師周圍。) |
| cluster + together | 聚集在一起 | The sheep clustered together for warmth. (羊群為了取暖聚集在一起。) |
| be clustered + prepositional phrase (in/on/at) | 成簇地分佈在… | The houses are clustered on the hillside. (房屋成簇地分佈在山坡上。) |
| noun + cluster + noun | …聚集在… | Tourists clustered the entrance to the museum. (遊客聚集在博物館的入口處。) |
用法說明
How is "Cluster" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Cluster"?
cluster around vs. cluster together
- cluster around 強調人或物聚集在一個特定的人、物或地點的周圍，形成一個包圍或集中的焦點。
- cluster together 則單純描述人或物彼此靠近、聚集成一團，不特別指明圍繞的中心點。
- 兩者皆為不及物動詞，需搭配介系詞使用。
對比例句： EN: The students clustered around the teacher to see the experiment. 翻譯: 學生們聚集在老師周圍觀看實驗。
EN:The sheep clustered together for warmth during the storm.
翻譯:羊群在暴風雨中緊靠在一起取暖。
總結建議
使用時請根據語意是想表達「圍繞某中心點」還是「彼此緊靠」來選擇 cluster around 或 cluster together。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Cluster" and similar words?How to choose "Cluster" vs alternatives?
cluster vs gather
「cluster」強調人或物自然地、緊密地群聚在一起，通常沒有明確的組織或目的；「gather」則指將分散的人或物集合到一處，通常帶有明確的意圖或行動。
cluster vs group
「cluster」側重於緊密、無特定組織的物理性聚集；「group」則更通用，可指有組織或分類的群體，常作為名詞使用。
cluster vs congregate
「cluster」通常描述物體或小群人的緊密聚集；「congregate」則多用於描述人群為了特定目的或活動而集合。
口語用法
How is "Cluster" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Cluster"?
引述
在引述他人或自己的話時，用來表示一群人同時或七嘴八舌地說話。 EN: He said everyone just clustered around and started shouting suggestions. 翻譯: 他說大家就聚在一起，開始七嘴八舌地喊出建議。
EN:"We all clustered together and said, 'This isn't fair!'" she explained.
翻譯:她解釋道：「我們全都聚在一起說：『這不公平！』」
語氣強調
用於強調人群或事物密集、混亂地聚集在一起的視覺或動態畫面。 EN: People just clustered at the entrance, trying to get a better look. 翻譯: 人們就擠在入口處，想看得更清楚一點。
EN:Don't let your worries cluster in your mind like that.
翻譯:別讓你的煩惱像那樣全擠在腦子裡。
停頓填充
在描述場景或思考時，作為一個自然的停頓點，帶出後續的細節或結果。 EN: So we all clustered around the map... and then realized we were completely lost. 翻譯: 所以我們全都圍在地圖旁……然後才發現我們完全迷路了。
EN:The kids clustered by the window, you know, waiting for the parade to start.
翻譯:孩子們都聚在窗邊，你知道的，等著遊行開始。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "cluster" 用於上述口語、描述性的情境。建議改用更精確的動詞，如 "gather", "congregate", "group", 或 "concentrate"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Cluster"?What fixed phrases with "Cluster" should I remember?
cluster around
cluster around [sb/sth]
聚集在…周圍
cluster together
cluster together
聚集在一起
cluster in
cluster in [place]
聚集在（某處）
cluster near
cluster near [sth]
聚集在…附近
cluster into
cluster into [groups]
聚集成（群組）
cluster like grapes
cluster like grapes
像葡萄一樣成串聚集
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Cluster"?Which "Cluster" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The students cluster in the library.
✓The students are clustered in the library. / The students cluster in the library.
當 'cluster' 作動詞時，通常描述一個狀態或正在進行的動作。原句語法正確，但語意上更常使用進行式或過去分詞來描述聚集的狀態。使用簡單式時，通常暗示習慣性或一般性描述。
×The tourists clustered with the guide.
✓The tourists clustered around the guide.
描述人或物聚集在某人或某物周圍時，應使用介系詞 'around'、'near' 或 'by'，而不是 'with'。'With' 表示伴隨，不強調環繞或集中的空間關係。
×She clustered the books on the table.
✓She gathered the books into a cluster on the table. / The books were clustered on the table.
'Cluster' 作為動詞時，通常是不及物動詞，後面不直接接受詞。它描述主語自行聚集的狀態或動作。若要表達「使...聚集」，需使用如 'gather into a cluster'、'group together' 或使用被動語態 'be clustered'。
×The birds clustered together on the wire.
✓The birds clustered on the wire.
'Cluster' 本身已含有「聚集在一起」的意思，加上 'together' 是多餘的，雖然在口語中可能被接受，但在正式或精簡的寫作中應避免。
×A cluster of student were discussing.
✓A cluster of students was/were discussing.
'A cluster of' 後接複數名詞。動詞的單複數可依意義決定：若將 'cluster' 視為一個整體單位，動詞用單數；若強調群體中的個體，動詞可用複數。但主詞絕不是單數名詞（如原句的 'student'）。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Cluster"?What are tense/participle forms of "Cluster"?
clusters(3rd_singular)clustering(present_participle)clustered(past)clustered(past_participle)