Commonly Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

commonly

adverb

快速理解

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

「commonly」表示某事經常發生、普遍存在或被廣泛接受。

  1. 1

    經常地;通常地

    EN: It is commonly believed that...

    翻譯: 人們普遍相信...

  2. 2

    普遍地;廣泛地

    EN: This plant is commonly found in tropical regions.

    翻譯: 這種植物普遍生長在熱帶地區。

  3. 3

    一般地;通俗地

    EN: It is commonly known as...

    翻譯: 它一般被稱為...

小提醒:注意「commonly」與「usually」的細微差別。「commonly」強調普遍性或廣泛性(多數情況或廣泛存在),而「usually」更側重於習慣或頻率(按慣例發生)。例如,「It commonly happens」指此事很普遍;「It usually happens」指此事經常按慣例發生。

發音(How to Pronounce "Commonly" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Commonly" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Commonly"?How does "Commonly" change by context?

1. in a way that happens or is found often; frequently

經常地;普遍地

This plant is commonly found in tropical regions.

這種植物常見於熱帶地區。

He is commonly known by his nickname.

他通常以他的綽號為人所知。

That phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation.

那個片語在日常對話中很常用。

2. in a typical or ordinary way; without special distinction

通常地;一般地

The procedure is commonly performed in outpatient clinics.

這個程序通常在門診診所進行。

It is commonly believed that breakfast is the most important meal.

人們普遍認為早餐是最重要的一餐。

This tool is commonly referred to as a multi-tool.

這個工具通常被稱為多功能工具。

3. by most people; widely

廣泛地;被大多數人地

This theory is commonly accepted among scientists.

這個理論在科學家中被廣泛接受。

The area is commonly associated with high-tech industries.

這個地區普遍與高科技產業聯繫在一起。

That practice is not commonly followed anymore.

那種做法現在已不普遍遵循了。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Commonly"?How to make natural sentences with "Commonly"?
PatternMeaningExample
commonly + past participle通常被…This method is commonly used in research. (這種方法在研究領域中很常用。)
commonly + verb通常…These birds commonly migrate south in winter. (這些鳥類通常在冬天遷徙到南方。)
commonly + known as + noun通常被稱為…The condition is commonly known as "tennis elbow." (這種症狀通常被稱為「網球肘」。)
commonly + found/grown/seen + prepositional phrase常見於…This plant is commonly found in tropical regions. (這種植物常見於熱帶地區。)
It is commonly believed/thought that...普遍認為…It is commonly believed that breakfast is the most important meal. (普遍認為早餐是最重要的一餐。)
commonly + adjective普遍地…This is a commonly held belief among experts. (這是專家間普遍持有的信念。)
commonly + used/employed/adopted廣泛使用/採用This technique is commonly employed in software development. (這項技術在軟體開發中被廣泛採用。)

用法說明

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

commonly used to do vs commonly doing

  • "commonly used to do" 強調一個過去普遍或習慣性的行為或狀態,但現在已不再如此。
  • "commonly doing" 描述一個現在或一般情況下經常發生的動作或習慣。
  • "commonly" 作為副詞,修飾的是整個動詞短語,因此其後的動詞形式(to do 或 doing)取決於主要動詞(如 used to, be seen)的搭配要求。 EN: This tool was commonly used to cut metal in the last century. 翻譯: 這工具在上個世紀普遍被用來切割金屬。

EN:You will commonly see people doing morning exercises in the park.

翻譯:你經常會看到人們在公園做晨間運動。

總結建議

在表達「普遍地…」時,應根據主要動詞的語法來決定使用 "to do" 或 "doing",而非直接搭配 "commonly"。

易混淆對比

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

commonly vs usually

「commonly」強調某事物在群體或範圍內普遍存在或頻繁發生,帶有統計或客觀事實的意味;「usually」則強調個人習慣或典型情況,指在大多數情況下會發生的事。

commonly vs frequently

「commonly」強調某事物在群體或類別中很普遍、不稀奇;「frequently」則單純強調事件發生的次數頻率高,時間間隔短。

commonly vs generally

「commonly」指具體事物或做法被廣泛接受或普遍存在;「generally」則指在大多數情況下成立,或對整體進行概括性的描述。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,常用來引述一個普遍接受的說法或事實,作為對話的起點或論據。 EN: Commonly, people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. 翻譯: 人們常說,早餐是一天中最重要的一餐。

EN:It's commonly believed that drinking warm water is good for digestion.

翻譯:普遍認為,喝溫水對消化有好處。

語氣強調

用來強調某個情況或行為的普遍性,使聽者意識到這不是特例。 EN: You'll commonly see that happen in small startups. 翻譯: 你經常會看到這種情況發生在新創小公司裡。

EN:He's commonly the first one to arrive at the office.

翻譯:他通常是第一個到辦公室的人。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,作為一個自然的停頓填充詞,類似於「通常來說」。 EN: Commonly... I'd say we meet on Tuesdays, but let me check my calendar. 翻譯: 通常來說…我會說我們星期二見面,但讓我確認一下我的行事曆。

EN:The process, commonly, takes about two weeks from start to finish.

翻譯:這個流程,一般來說,從頭到尾大約需要兩週。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式商業寫作中,應避免將 "commonly" 用作停頓填充詞。建議使用更精確的副詞(如 "generally", "typically", "frequently")並確保句子結構完整,以維持專業嚴謹的語氣。

常見短語

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

commonly used

commonly + past participle

廣泛使用的、常用的

commonly known

commonly + past participle

眾所周知的、普遍知曉的

commonly referred to

commonly + past participle + to

通常被稱為、俗稱

commonly found

commonly + past participle

常見的、普遍存在的

commonly accepted

commonly + past participle

普遍接受的、公認的

commonly associated

commonly + past participle

通常與...相關聯的

less commonly

less + commonly

較不常見地

常見錯誤

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

×It is common used in formal writing.

It is commonly used in formal writing.

「common」是形容詞,不能修飾動詞「used」。修飾動詞必須使用副詞「commonly」。

×He commonly goes to the gym every Monday.

He usually goes to the gym every Monday.

「commonly」通常描述普遍現象或廣泛存在的事物,不適合描述個人習慣。描述個人規律性習慣應使用「usually」或「often」。

×It is more commonly to see this in summer.

It is more common to see this in summer.

在「It is + adjective + to...」的結構中,應使用形容詞「common」,而非副詞「commonly」。

×She is a commonly known singer in her country.

She is a well-known singer in her country.

「commonly」通常不直接放在「known」前面修飾。表示「廣為人知」的固定說法是「well-known」或「widely known」。

×The word is very commonly in everyday conversation.

The word is very common in everyday conversation.

在「is」後面作主詞補語時,應使用形容詞「common」來描述名詞「word」的狀態。若要使用副詞「commonly」,則需搭配動詞(如 is used)。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Commonly"?What are tense/participle forms of "Commonly"?