1. aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake
有知覺的，清醒的
The patient is conscious and able to answer questions.
病人意識清醒，能夠回答問題。
He was barely conscious after the accident.
事故發生後，他幾乎沒有意識。
Conscious Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
conscious
adjective
快速理解
What does "Conscious" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Conscious"?
形容有意識的、清醒的狀態，或對事物有所察覺的態度。
- 1
有意識的；清醒的
EN: awake and aware of one's surroundings
翻譯: 指人處於清醒、有知覺的狀態。
- 2
意識到的；察覺到的
EN: aware of something
翻譯: 指對特定事物、事實或感覺有所察覺或注意。
- 3
刻意的；有意的
EN: done with deliberate awareness or intention
翻譯: 指經過深思熟慮、有意識做出的決定或行為。
- 4
注重…的；對…敏感的
EN: concerned with or caring about a particular issue
翻譯: 指對某個議題（如環保、健康）特別關注或在意的。
小提醒：注意 'conscious' 與 'conscience'（良心）拼寫和意思都不同，不要混淆。
發音（How to Pronounce "Conscious" in English）
How to pronounce "Conscious" in English?"Conscious" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Conscious" from YouTube Videos
Sheikha Al Mayassa: Globalizing the local, localizing the global
TED
“And we continuously make the conscious decision to reach that balance.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Conscious"?How does "Conscious" change by context?
2. aware of something; noticing or realizing something
意識到的，察覺到的
She was conscious of everyone staring at her.
她意識到每個人都在盯著她看。
He made a conscious effort to be more polite.
他有意識地努力讓自己更有禮貌。
3. deliberate and intentional
刻意的，有意的
It was a conscious decision to change careers.
轉換職業是一個刻意的決定。
The design is a conscious attempt to blend tradition with modernity.
這個設計是融合傳統與現代的有意嘗試。
4. concerned with or worried about a particular issue
關注…的，注重…的
She is very health-conscious and exercises regularly.
她非常注重健康，並且定期運動。
More and more people are becoming environmentally conscious.
越來越多的人開始具有環保意識。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Conscious"?How to make natural sentences with "Conscious"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| be conscious of + noun/pronoun | 意識到…；察覺到… | He was conscious of a strange presence in the room. (他察覺到房間裡有個奇怪的東西存在。) |
| be conscious that + clause | 意識到…；察覺到… | She became conscious that everyone was staring at her. (她意識到每個人都在盯著她看。) |
| become/remain conscious | 恢復/保持清醒 | The patient became conscious a few hours after the surgery. (病人在手術幾小時後恢復了意識。) |
| make a conscious effort/decision/choice to + V | 有意識地努力/決定/選擇去做… | I made a conscious effort to be more patient. (我有意識地努力讓自己更有耐心。) |
| politically/environmentally/socially conscious | 有政治/環保/社會意識的 | The brand appeals to environmentally conscious consumers. (這個品牌吸引有環保意識的消費者。) |
用法說明
How is "Conscious" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Conscious"?
conscious of doing vs conscious to do
- "conscious of doing" 表示意識到自己正在做某事或已經做了某事，強調對自身行為或狀態的覺察。
- "conscious to do" 在標準英語中並不正確，應避免使用。
- 若要表達「有意識地去做某事」，應使用 "make a conscious effort to do" 或 "consciously do"。
- 在描述對某個事實或情況的意識時，使用 "conscious of + noun/noun phrase" 或 "conscious that + clause"。 EN: She was conscious of making a mistake as soon as she spoke. 翻譯: 她一說出口就意識到自己犯錯了。
EN:He made a conscious effort to listen more carefully.
翻譯:他有意識地努力更仔細地聆聽。
總結建議
使用 "conscious of doing" 來表示對自身行為的覺察，並避免使用非標準的 "conscious to do" 結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Conscious" and similar words?How to choose "Conscious" vs alternatives?
conscious vs aware
conscious 強調對自身內在狀態（如感受、想法）的覺知；aware 則更常指對外部事物或情況的察覺。
conscious vs conscientious
conscious 描述「有意識的」狀態；conscientious 描述人「盡責的、一絲不苟的」性格特質。
conscious vs intentional
conscious 側重「覺知」的狀態；intentional 側重「有目的、蓄意」的行動。
口語用法
How is "Conscious" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Conscious"?
引述
在對話中，常用來引述或轉述他人的想法或感受。 EN: He was fully conscious of the risks involved, but he went ahead anyway. 翻譯: 他完全清楚其中涉及的風險，但還是繼續做了。
EN:Are you conscious that your tone might sound a bit harsh?
翻譯:你有意識到你的語氣聽起來可能有點刺耳嗎？
語氣強調
與程度副詞連用，強調對某事的覺察程度。 EN: I'm painfully conscious of how much time I've wasted. 翻譯: 我痛苦地意識到自己浪費了多少時間。
EN:She's acutely conscious of being the youngest person in the room.
翻譯:她敏銳地意識到自己是房間裡最年輕的人。
停頓填充
在組織思緒時，作為短暫停頓的填充詞，常用於較正式的對話或討論中。 EN: I'm, uh, conscious that we need to make a decision soon. 翻譯: 我，呃，意識到我們需要盡快做出決定。
EN:Well, I'm conscious of the budget constraints, but perhaps we can find another way.
翻譯:嗯，我清楚預算有限，但或許我們能找到其他方法。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "conscious" 用作停頓填充詞，並優先使用更精確、結構完整的句子來表達覺察或認知。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Conscious"?What fixed phrases with "Conscious" should I remember?
conscious of
be conscious of something
意識到、察覺到
conscious decision
make a conscious decision
有意識的決定、深思熟慮的決定
conscious effort
make a conscious effort
有意識的努力、刻意的努力
self-conscious
adjective
不自在的、害羞的、過分在意自己的
environmentally conscious
adjective
有環保意識的
politically conscious
adjective
有政治意識的、關心政治的
cost-conscious
adjective
注重成本的、有成本意識的
conscious mind
noun phrase
意識、顯意識
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Conscious"?Which "Conscious" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He has a strong conscious.
✓He has a strong conscience.
混淆形容詞 'conscious'（有意識的）與名詞 'conscience'（良心）。'Conscious' 是形容詞，描述狀態；'conscience' 是名詞，指內在的道德感。
×Are you conscious of the new policy?
✓Are you aware of the new policy?
在表示「知道、察覺」一般事實或資訊時，更常用 'aware'。'Conscious' 通常強調對自身狀態、感受或周遭環境的「清醒知覺」，語意較強，或用在醫學/心理學情境（如恢復意識）。
×She is very conscious about her appearance.
✓She is very conscious of her appearance.
形容詞 'conscious' 後接所意識到的事物時，固定搭配介系詞 'of'，而非 'about'。'About' 常用於形容詞 'concerned', 'worried' 等之後。
×He conscious of the time.
✓He is conscious of the time.
'Conscious' 是形容詞，在句中作述語（predicative adjective）時，前面必須有 be 動詞或其他連綴動詞（如 become, feel）。不可單獨接在主詞後。
×It was a conscious insult. (想表達「故意的」)
✓It was an intentional/deliberate insult.
'Conscious' 主要意思是「有意識的、清醒的」，雖然有時可引申為「刻意的」，但更常指「對某事有知覺」。表達「蓄意的、故意的」時，'intentional' 或 'deliberate' 是更明確、更常見的選擇。
×concious
✓conscious
常見拼寫錯誤，漏掉字母 's'。記住單字中有 'sci' 的部分，發音為 /ʃ/，類似 'science' 的開頭。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Conscious"?What are tense/participle forms of "Conscious"?