Compose Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

compose

verb

快速理解

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

「compose」主要指創作或組成,常用於藝術作品與事物的構成。

  1. 1

    創作(藝術作品)

    EN: to write music or poetry

    翻譯: 創作音樂或詩歌

  2. 2

    組成(整體)

    EN: to form or make up a whole

    翻譯: 形成或構成一個整體

  3. 3

    使平靜

    EN: to calm oneself or one's feelings

    翻譯: 使自己或情緒平靜下來

  4. 4

    排版(印刷)

    EN: to arrange text or type for printing

    翻譯: 為印刷而編排文字或字型

小提醒:「compose」和「comprise」都與「組成」有關,但用法不同:「The team is composed of five members.」是正確的,而「Five members compose the team.」雖然文法正確,但較少用;通常會用「make up」或「constitute」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Compose" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Compose" from YouTube Videos

Neil Harbisson: I listen to color

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So, depending on how I display it, I can hear and I can compose music with food.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to write or create a piece of music, poetry, or literature

創作(音樂、詩歌或文學作品)

Mozart composed his first symphony when he was only eight years old.

莫札特在八歲時就創作了他的第一首交響曲。

She composed a beautiful poem for the wedding.

她為這場婚禮創作了一首美麗的詩。

2. to form or make up a whole by combining parts

組成,構成

The committee is composed of experts from various fields.

該委員會由來自不同領域的專家組成。

Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.

水是由氫和氧組成的。

3. to calm oneself or one's thoughts and feelings

使平靜,使鎮定

He took a deep breath to compose himself before the speech.

在演講前,他深吸一口氣讓自己鎮定下來。

She tried to compose her thoughts after the shocking news.

在聽到令人震驚的消息後,她試圖讓自己的思緒平靜下來。

4. to arrange elements (like text, images) in a pleasing or orderly way

編排,佈局(如文字、圖像)

The designer composed the page layout carefully.

設計師仔細地編排了頁面佈局。

She composed the photograph with the tree on the left.

她將樹木放在左側來構圖這張照片。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Compose"?How to make natural sentences with "Compose"?
PatternMeaningExample
compose + noun創作(音樂、詩歌等)He composed a beautiful symphony. (他創作了一首優美的交響曲。)
be composed of + noun由…組成The committee is composed of five members. (該委員會由五名成員組成。)
compose + oneself使自己鎮定下來She took a deep breath to compose herself before the speech. (她在演講前深吸一口氣讓自己鎮定下來。)
compose + a letter/email撰寫(信件、電子郵件)Please compose a formal email to the client. (請撰寫一封正式的電子郵件給客戶。)
compose + music/poetry創作音樂/詩歌The artist composes both music and poetry. (這位藝術家既創作音樂也創作詩歌。)

用法說明

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

compose doing vs compose to do

  • compose doing 通常用於描述正在進行習慣性的創作行為,強調過程或一般事實。
  • compose to do 則常指為了特定目的、場合或事件而創作,帶有較強的意圖性或一次性。
  • 在表達未來意圖計畫時,也常使用 compose to do 的結構。 EN: She enjoys composing playing for small ensembles. 翻譯: 她喜歡為小型樂團創作演奏曲。

EN:She will compose a piece to celebrate the museum's opening.

翻譯:她將創作一首曲子來慶祝博物館開幕。

總結建議

一般情況下,描述創作活動本身用 compose doing,表達特定目的或未來計畫則用 compose to do

易混淆對比

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

compose vs write

「compose」強調精心構思、組織結構,常用於音樂、文學或正式文件;「write」泛指書寫行為,範圍更廣。

compose vs consist

「compose」用於主動組成某物;「consist of」用於描述某物由哪些部分被動構成。

compose vs calm

「compose」指控制情緒、恢復鎮定,尤指在壓力下;「calm」則指使某人或某情況平靜下來。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,當引述或轉述他人創作或組織內容時,常用「compose」來表示。 EN: "The email you composed for the client was perfect." 翻譯: 你為客戶撰寫的那封電郵非常完美。

EN:"I heard she composed the song herself."

翻譯:我聽說那首歌是她自己譜曲的。

語氣強調

在對話中,使用「compose」可以強調「精心組織、使鎮定」的意涵,常用於描述控制情緒或整理思緒。 EN: "Just take a moment to compose yourself before you go in." 翻譯: 進去之前,先花點時間讓自己鎮定下來。

EN:"He's trying to compose his thoughts for the speech."

翻譯:他正試著為演講整理思緒。

停頓填充

在較隨意的交談中,有時會用「compose」的進行式「composing」作為停頓填充,表示正在構思或創作。 EN: "What are you up to?" "Oh, just composing a text to my boss." 翻譯: 「你在忙什麼?」「喔,只是在構思要傳給老闆的訊息。」

EN:"Sorry, I was composing my reply in my head."

翻譯:抱歉,我剛剛在腦海裡組織我的回覆。

正式寫作注意:在正式書面語(如學術論文、商業報告)中,應避免將「compose」用於過於口語或非正式的上下文(如填充停頓)。其「撰寫、創作」的含義在正式文體中很常見,但用於「控制情緒」(compose oneself)時,語氣可能略顯文學化或陳舊,需視文體風格謹慎使用。

常見短語

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

be composed of

be composed of [plural noun/things]

由...組成

compose music

compose music

作曲

compose a letter

compose a/an [email/letter/message]

撰寫信件

compose oneself

compose oneself

鎮定下來;使自己平靜

compose a poem

compose a/an [poem/sonnet/verse]

創作詩歌

compose one's thoughts

compose one's thoughts

整理思緒

compose a photograph

compose a/an [photograph/image/shot]

構圖(攝影)

常見錯誤

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

×The committee is composed by five members.

The committee is composed of five members.

「compose」用於被動語態表示「由...組成」時,正確的介系詞是「of」,不是「by」。

×She spent the morning to compose an email.

She spent the morning composing an email.

動詞「spend」後面接動詞時,必須使用「spend + time + V-ing」的結構,而不是不定詞「to V」。

×Ten people compose the committee.

The committee is composed of ten people. / Ten people make up the committee.

雖然「compose」主動語態在技術上可以表示「組成」,但這種用法較為正式且不常見。在主動語態中,更自然的口語說法是「make up」。表達「A 由 B 組成」時,使用被動語態「A is composed of B」是最常見且自然的用法。

×I need to compose myself before I speak.

I need to compose myself before I speak. (Correct, but often confused with 'calm down')

「compose oneself」意思是「使自己鎮定下來、控制情緒」,通常用於需要冷靜應對的正式或緊張場合。學習者有時會誤以為它等同於一般的「放鬆」或「休息」,但其實它更強調在壓力下恢復鎮定和自制的過程。

×He composed a new software program.

He wrote/developed a new software program.

「Compose」主要用於創作音樂、詩歌、信件等具有藝術性或結構性的文字/音樂作品。對於軟體、應用程式、報告或一般文件,更常用的動詞是「write」、「develop」或「create」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Compose"?What are tense/participle forms of "Compose"?
composes(3rd_singular)composing(present_participle)composed(past)composed(past_participle)