指一群共享特定空間、特徵或興趣的人們，或他們所居住的地區。
居住區域
EN: the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group, or nationality
翻譯: 指居住在同一特定區域的人群，或因共同興趣、社會群體或國籍而被視為一個整體的人們。
社群團體
EN: a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society
翻譯: 在一個更大的社會中，具有共同特徵或興趣並生活在一起的一群人。
歸屬感與認同
EN: a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals
翻譯: 因分享共同的態度、興趣和目標而產生的與他人的夥伴情誼或歸屬感。
共有與共享
EN: the condition of sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common
翻譯: 共享或擁有某些共同態度與興趣的狀態。
小提醒：注意 'community' 不僅指地理上的『社區』，也常指有共同點的『社群』（如網路社群、學術社群）。在中文裡，需根據上下文選擇『社區』或『社群』等合適譯法。
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1. a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
居住在同一地區或具有共同特徵的一群人
The local community organized a clean-up day for the park.
當地社區為公園組織了一次清潔日。
She is an active member of the online gaming community.
她是線上遊戲社群的活躍成員。
2. the feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals
因分享共同的態度、興趣和目標而產生的歸屬感與情誼
There is a strong sense of community in our small town.
我們的小鎮有很強的社區歸屬感。
The project aims to build community spirit among the residents.
該項目旨在建立居民之間的社區精神。
3. a group of interdependent organisms of different species growing or living together in a specified habitat
在特定棲息地中共同生長或生活、相互依賴的不同物種群體
Scientists are studying the plant community in the rainforest.
科學家正在研究雨林中的植物群落。
The coral reef supports a diverse community of marine life.
珊瑚礁養育著一個多樣化的海洋生物群落。
4. a particular area or place considered together with its inhabitants
一個特定的區域或地方，連同其居民一起被視為一個整體
The new policy will benefit the entire community.
新政策將使整個社區受益。
They are leaders in the business community.
他們是商界的領袖。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| community + of + noun (plural) | 由…組成的群體 | A community of artists lives in this neighborhood. (一個藝術家群體住在這個街區。) |
| the + community | 這個/當地社區 | The community came together to support the family. (社區團結起來支持那個家庭。) |
| in/within the community | 在社區內 | There are many volunteer opportunities within the community. (社區內有許多志願服務的機會。) |
| sense of community | 社區歸屬感 | The festival helps to build a strong sense of community. (這個節慶有助於建立強烈的社區歸屬感。) |
| community + noun | 社區的… | The community center offers free classes. (社區中心提供免費課程。) |
| the international/scientific/business community | 國際/科學/商業界 | This discovery was welcomed by the scientific community. (這項發現受到了科學界的歡迎。) |
EN:The project aims to strengthen the community's bonds.
翻譯:該計畫旨在加強這個（特定）社區的內部連結。
EN:We attended a community meeting last night.
翻譯:我們昨晚參加了一場社區會議。
EN:We discussed our community's future last night.
翻譯:我們昨晚討論了我們社區的未來。
一般描述社區相關事物時用 community 作形容詞即可，需特別強調歸屬關係時才使用所有格 community's。
community vs society
「community」通常指有共同點（如地域、興趣）的具體群體；「society」則指更廣泛、結構化的社會整體。
community vs neighborhood
「neighborhood」主要指地理上的鄰近區域；「community」則更強調人與人之間的連結與歸屬感。
community vs association
「community」是自然形成或有機發展的群體；「association」通常指為特定目的正式成立的組織。
在轉述他人意見或概括群體看法時，常用 "the community" 來指稱一個有共同點的人群。 EN: So, what's the general feeling? Is the community supportive of the new park? 翻譯: 所以，大家普遍感覺如何？社區民眾支持新建公園嗎？
EN:I've been reading the comments, and the online community seems pretty divided on this issue.
翻譯:我一直在看留言，網路社群對這個議題的看法似乎相當分歧。
在口語中，有時會重複或拉長 "com-MUN-ity" 的發音來強調歸屬感、團結或諷刺其反面。 EN: It's not just a club; it's a real com-MUN-ity. Everyone looks out for each other. 翻譯: 這不只是一個社團；這是一個真正的「共同體」。大家都會互相照應。
EN:Oh, very neighbourly. What a great sense of "community" we have here. (諷刺語氣)
翻譯:哦，真是友善睦鄰啊。我們這裡的「社區意識」可真棒。（諷刺語氣）
在思考或組織語言時，有時會用 "...the community..." 作為填充詞，指代一個模糊的群體或社會大眾。 EN: The decision will depend on... you know... the community and their needs. 翻譯: 這個決定將取決於…你知道的…社區以及他們的需求。
EN:Well, it's important to consider... um... the wider community impact.
翻譯:嗯，重要的是要考慮…呃…對更廣泛社區的影響。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免將 "community" 用作模糊的填充詞。需明確指出具體所指的群體（如 "local residents", "the scientific community", "stakeholders"），並減少依賴此詞來營造未經證實的共識感。
community center
noun + noun
社區中心
sense of community
noun + of + noun
社區歸屬感
community service
noun + noun
社區服務
close-knit community
adjective + noun
緊密聯繫的社區
community spirit
noun + noun
社區精神
international community
adjective + noun
國際社會
community outreach
noun + noun
社區外展
×I live in a small community.
✓I live in a small community.
This is grammatically correct. The common mistake is thinking 'community' is only for large groups. It can refer to any group sharing a common characteristic or location, even a small neighborhood.
×The community are very friendly.
✓The community is very friendly.
'Community' is a singular collective noun. In American English, it typically takes a singular verb (is, has). In British English, a plural verb is sometimes used if the focus is on the individual members, but the singular is always safe and more common for learners.
×We need to build a community for the new students.
✓We need to build a sense of community among the new students.
While 'build a community' is possible (e.g., building a physical neighborhood), a common mistake is using it abstractly when referring to fostering relationships and belonging. 'Build a sense of community' or 'foster community' is more natural for the abstract feeling.
×She works for the community of cancer.
✓She works for the cancer community. / She works in the field of cancer support.
Using 'of' to define the type of community is often unnatural. It's more common to use the noun as a modifier directly before 'community' (e.g., business community, gay community) or rephrase.
×I feel a strong community with my colleagues.
✓I feel a strong sense of community with my colleagues.
'Community' is a noun referring to the group itself or the feeling/state. You cannot 'feel a community'. You feel a 'sense of community' or 'community spirit'.
×The international community are concerned about the issue.
✓The international community is concerned about the issue.
Like 'community', 'the international community' is treated as a singular entity in formal and journalistic English, requiring a singular verb, despite referring to many nations.