Collect Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

collect

verb

快速理解

What does "Collect" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Collect"?

「collect」主要指將物品或資訊聚集起來,或向人收取款項。

  1. 1

    聚集物品

    EN: to bring things together from different places

    翻譯: 將物品從不同地方聚集起來

  2. 2

    收集資訊

    EN: to get and keep information, stamps, etc. as a hobby or for study

    翻譯: 作為嗜好或研究而收集資訊、郵票等

  3. 3

    收取款項

    EN: to ask for or obtain money from people

    翻譯: 向人們要求或取得款項

  4. 4

    積聚、積累

    EN: to gradually increase in amount or gather over time

    翻譯: 數量逐漸增加或隨時間積累

小提醒:「collect」與「gather」常可互換,但「collect」更強調有系統、有目的地收集特定類別的東西。

發音(How to Pronounce "Collect" in English

How to pronounce "Collect" in English?"Collect" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Collect" from YouTube Videos

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They collect nectar and pollen to bring back to the hive, but some of the bees started to swarm.

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Definitions(定義)

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1. to bring things together from different places

從不同地方把東西聚集起來

He collects stamps from all over the world.

他收集來自世界各地的郵票。

We need to collect all the books before we leave.

我們離開前需要把所有書本收齊。

2. to get money or payments from people

向人們收取金錢或款項

The waiter will collect the bill at the end of the meal.

服務生會在用餐結束時來收帳單。

She collects rent from the tenants every month.

她每個月向房客收取租金。

3. to come together in one place

聚集到一個地方

A crowd began to collect outside the stadium.

人群開始在體育場外聚集。

Dust collects on the furniture if you don't clean regularly.

如果不定期清潔,灰塵就會在家具上堆積。

4. to go somewhere to pick someone or something up

去某處接某人或取某物

I'll collect you from the airport at 6 PM.

我下午六點會去機場接你。

Don't forget to collect your dry cleaning on the way home.

別忘了在回家路上取回你的乾洗衣物。

5. to regain control of your thoughts or emotions

重新整理思緒或平復情緒

She paused to collect her thoughts before answering.

她停頓了一下,整理好思緒才回答。

He needed a moment to collect himself after the shocking news.

聽到這個震驚的消息後,他需要一點時間平復心情。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Collect"?How to make natural sentences with "Collect"?
PatternMeaningExample
collect + noun收集(物品)He collects stamps from all over the world. (他收集來自世界各地的郵票。)
collect + noun + from + place從某處收集某物We collected shells from the beach. (我們從海灘上收集貝殼。)
collect + for + cause為(某個原因)募捐They are collecting money for the local animal shelter. (他們正在為當地的動物收容所募款。)
collect + oneself讓自己鎮定下來She took a moment to collect herself before the interview. (她在面試前花了一點時間讓自己鎮定下來。)
collect + up收拾起來,集中起來Please collect up all the toys and put them in the box. (請把所有的玩具收拾起來放進盒子裡。)
have + noun + collected已收集某物I have all the necessary documents collected. (我已經把所有必要的文件都收集好了。)

用法說明

How is "Collect" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Collect"?

collect doing vs collect to do

  • collect + V-ing 通常用於描述「收集」作為一種習慣、愛好或持續進行的活動。
  • collect + to + V 則較為少見,但在特定上下文中,可能表示「為了(某個目的)而收集」或「收集(某物)以便去做(某事)」。
  • 動詞 collect 最常見的用法是直接接名詞(collect stamps)或與介系詞 for 連用(collect money for charity)。 EN: She enjoys collecting seashells on the beach. 翻譯: 她喜歡在海灘上收集貝殼。

EN:The museum collects artifacts to preserve cultural heritage.

翻譯:博物館收集文物是為了保存文化遺產。

總結建議

一般情況下,使用 collect + 名詞collect + for + 名詞 來表達收集行為最為自然準確。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Collect" and similar words?How to choose "Collect" vs alternatives?

collect vs gather

「collect」強調有系統、有目的地收集特定物品;「gather」則較通用,指將分散的東西聚集起來。

collect vs assemble

「collect」著重於收集物品;「assemble」強調將零件組裝成整體,或把人召集起來。

collect vs accumulate

「collect」是有意識的主動收集;「accumulate」是隨時間被動、逐漸地累積。

口語用法

How is "Collect" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Collect"?

引述

在口語中,collect 常用來引述或轉述他人的要求或指示,特別是關於收取物品或金錢。 EN: He said to collect the package from the front desk. 翻譯: 他說要去前台領包裹。

EN:My mom texted me, "Don't forget to collect the dry cleaning."

翻譯:我媽傳訊息說:「別忘了去拿乾洗的衣服。」

語氣強調

getpick up 相比,使用 collect 有時會帶有更正式或更鄭重其事的語氣,強調「有目的性地去收取」的動作。 EN: I need to go and collect my thoughts before we continue this discussion. 翻譯: 在我們繼續討論之前,我需要去整理一下思緒。

EN:We should collect all the evidence before making an accusation.

翻譯:我們在提出指控前,應該把所有證據收集齊全。

停頓填充

在思考接下來要說什麼時,collect 或其現在分詞 collecting 有時會作為短暫的停頓填充詞,尤其是在描述一系列步驟或準備工作時。 EN: So first, we're collecting the data, then we'll analyze it. 翻譯: 所以首先,我們在收集數據,然後再進行分析。

EN:I'm just collecting my things, and then I'll be right out.

翻譯:我只是在收拾我的東西,馬上就出來。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 collect 用作口語中的停頓填充詞。建議使用更精確的動詞(如 gather, assemble, retrieve)來描述收集的過程,並保持句子結構的緊湊與連貫。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Collect"?What fixed phrases with "Collect" should I remember?

collect data

collect + [noun]

收集資料

collect one's thoughts

collect + one's + thoughts

整理思緒;定下心來

collect dust

collect + dust

閒置積灰

collect money

collect + [noun]

募款;收錢

collect stamps

collect + [noun]

集郵

collect oneself

collect + oneself

鎮定下來;恢復冷靜

collect for charity

collect + for + [purpose]

為慈善募捐

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Collect"?Which "Collect" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I will collect you at the station.

I will pick you up at the station.

「Collect」用於收集物品或資訊,不用於接人。接人應使用「pick up」。

×She collects many friends.

She has many friends.

「Collect」指有系統地收集、蒐集特定物品(如郵票、資料),不用於描述擁有朋友或抽象的人際關係。

×I collected the news.

I gathered the news. / I got the news.

「Collect」用於有目的、系統性地收集資料或物品。對於一般性的「得知消息」,使用「get」、「hear」或「gather」(後者帶有彙整之意)更自然。

×We need to collect the problem.

We need to address the problem. / We need to solve the problem.

「Collect」是收集,不能與「problem」(問題)搭配。處理問題應使用「address」、「solve」、「deal with」等動詞。

×He is collecting to be a doctor.

He is studying to be a doctor.

「Collect」沒有「學習」或「攻讀」的意思。表達為了成為某職業而學習,應使用「study to be」。

×The dust collects on the shelf.

Dust collects on the shelf.

當「collect」用於描述灰塵、水等自然積聚時,主詞通常是不可數名詞或複數名詞,且常不用定冠詞「the」,以表達一般現象。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Collect"?What are tense/participle forms of "Collect"?
collects(3rd_singular)collecting(present_participle)collected(past)collected(past_participle)
collect 在英語中是什麼意思?