1. to condemn someone or something as bad, wrong, or a failure
譴責，指責（某人或某事）
The critics damned the new play for its poor writing.
評論家們譴責這齣新劇的劇本寫得很差。
He was damned by his own words when the recording was made public.
錄音公開後，他自己的話讓他受到了譴責。
Damn Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
damn
verb
快速理解
What does "Damn" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Damn"?
「damn」作為動詞，主要表示強烈的譴責、詛咒，或用於發誓或表達強烈情緒。
- 1
譴責；指責
EN: to criticize someone or something severely
翻譯: 嚴厲批評或指責某人或某事。
- 2
詛咒；使下地獄
EN: to condemn someone to eternal punishment in hell
翻譯: （宗教上）詛咒某人，使其遭受永恆的地獄懲罰。
- 3
發誓；咒罵
EN: to use the word 'damn' to express anger or frustration
翻譯: 使用「damn」這個詞來表達憤怒或沮喪。
- 4
毀掉；糟蹋
EN: to doom or ruin something
翻譯: 毀掉或糟蹋某事物，使其失敗或無望。
小提醒：注意「damn」在口語中常作為感嘆詞或加強語氣的詞使用（如：Damn it!），但這與其動詞的正式含義不同，使用時需注意場合。
發音（How to Pronounce "Damn" in English）
How to pronounce "Damn" in English?"Damn" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Damn" from YouTube Videos
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“I also like can't cook without FaceTiming someone. damn well, never mind, it's just you and us, you and me.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Damn"?How does "Damn" change by context?
2. to curse someone or wish misfortune upon them
詛咒，咒罵
In his rage, he damned his enemies to hell.
盛怒之下，他詛咒他的敵人下地獄。
"Damn you!" he shouted as the car drove away.
車子開走時，他大喊：「去你的！」
3. (of God or fate) to condemn to eternal punishment in hell
（指上帝或命運）使…永受地獄之苦，罰入地獄
According to the doctrine, those who sin without repentance will be damned.
根據教義，那些犯罪而不悔改的人將被罰入地獄。
He feared he would be damned for his blasphemy.
他害怕自己會因為褻瀆神明而永受地獄之苦。
4. to cause the failure or ruin of something
毀掉，使…失敗
That one mistake damned his chances of getting the promotion.
那一個錯誤毀掉了他升職的機會。
The scandal damned the politician's career.
這樁醜聞斷送了那位政治人物的職業生涯。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Damn"?How to make natural sentences with "Damn"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| damn + noun | 譴責、咒罵（某人或某物） | He damned the faulty equipment. (他咒罵那台故障的設備。) |
| damn + pronoun | 譴責、咒罵（某人） | She damned him for his betrayal. (她因他的背叛而譴責他。) |
| damn + noun + as + noun/adjective | 將…貶斥為… | Critics damned the film as a complete failure. (評論家將這部電影貶斥為徹底的失敗。) |
| be damned (by someone) | 被（某人）譴責、抨擊 | The policy was damned by opposition leaders. (這項政策遭到反對黨領袖的抨擊。) |
| damn + noun + to + noun (e.g., damn someone to hell) | 詛咒…下地獄 | In his rage, he damned his enemies to hell. (盛怒之下，他詛咒他的敵人下地獄。) |
| damn with faint praise | 用輕描淡寫的讚揚來貶損 | The review didn't criticize directly but damned the book with faint praise. (這篇評論沒有直接批評，卻用輕描淡寫的讚揚貶損了這本書。) |
用法說明
How is "Damn" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Damn"?
damn doing vs damn to do
- damn doing 通常用於表達對一個持續性、習慣性或正在進行的行為或狀態的強烈譴責或詛咒。
- damn to do 則常用於對一個具體、一次性的未來行動或結果表示詛咒或強烈否定，常與 would 或特定主詞連用。
- 在口語中，damn doing 更為常見，用來表達對某個普遍事實或行為的厭惡。 EN: I damn getting stuck in traffic every single day. 翻譯: 我真是受夠了每天都被困在車陣裡。
EN:I damn this machine to break down again.
翻譯:這機器要是再壞掉就該死。
總結建議
一般情況下，表達對某個普遍令人惱火的行為或狀態的強烈不滿時，使用 damn doing 即可。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Damn" and similar words?How to choose "Damn" vs alternatives?
damn vs curse
「damn」通常指因憤怒或失望而發出的簡短詛咒，常用於口語；「curse」則指更正式、更惡毒的詛咒，或長時間的咒罵。
damn vs condemn
「damn」帶有強烈情感或宗教上的譴責，語氣較口語化；「condemn」則較正式，常用於法律、道德或官方聲明中的譴責。
damn vs blast
兩者皆可作輕度咒罵，但「damn」更常見；「blast」作咒罵時較老式或英式，本意為「炸毀」或「強烈批評」。
口語用法
How is "Damn" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Damn"?
引述
用於引述他人的話語或想法，表示不認同或諷刺。 EN: He said the project was a huge success. Damn liar. 翻譯: 他說這個專案大獲成功。真是個該死的騙子。
EN:"I'll have it done by tomorrow." Damn right you will.
翻譯:「我明天之前會搞定。」你最好說到做到。
語氣強調
單獨使用或與其他詞結合，表達強烈的情緒，如驚訝、沮喪或讚嘆。 EN: Damn! I forgot my keys inside the locked car. 翻譯: 該死！我把鑰匙鎖在車裡了。
EN:That was a damn good meal.
翻譯:那真是他媽的一頓好飯。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為一個無實義的填充詞，類似感嘆。 EN: Well, damn, I didn't expect to see you here. 翻譯: 哎呀，真是的，沒想到會在這裡見到你。
EN:Where the damn hell did I put my phone?
翻譯:我到底把他媽的手機放哪去了？
注意：以上用法均屬高度口語及非正式場合，在正式書寫、學術或專業溝通中應完全避免。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Damn"?What fixed phrases with "Damn" should I remember?
damn it
interjection
用於表達憤怒、沮喪或惱怒的感嘆語。
damn well
adverb (intensifier)
用於強調，表示「絕對」、「肯定」或「非常」。
damn someone/something
verb + object
譴責或詛咒某人或某事；認為其糟糕或該受譴責。
damn with faint praise
verb phrase
用輕描淡寫或敷衍的讚美來進行貶低或批評。
damn the consequences
imperative phrase
不顧後果，決意要做某事。
not give a damn
verb phrase (negative)
一點也不在乎；完全不在意。
damn near
adverb phrase
幾乎、差不多（用於強調接近的程度）。
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Damn"?Which "Damn" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I damn you to hell.
✓Damn you!
作為動詞時，'damn' 通常用於詛咒或譴責某人，但現代英語中較少用完整的句子結構 'I damn you to...'，而是常用簡短的祈使句或感嘆句。
×The critic damned on the new movie.
✓The critic damned the new movie.
'damn' 作為及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞 'on'。
×He was damning by the public for his actions.
✓He was damned by the public for his actions.
被動語態應使用過去分詞 'damned'，而非現在分詞 'damning'。'Damning' 通常作為形容詞，意為「譴責的」或「致命的」。
×Don't damn to use that word.
✓Don't damn me for using that word.
'damn' 作為動詞時，其對象通常是「人」或「事物」，而不是一個動作。若要表達「因某事譴責某人」，應使用結構 'damn someone for (doing) something'。
×I will damn if I see him again.
✓I'll be damned if I see him again.
表達「絕不…」或「如果…我就該死」的固定片語是 'I'll be damned if...'，其中 'damned' 是形容詞，而非直接用動詞原形 'damn'。
×The evidence is damn him.
✓The evidence damns him.
在此句中，'damn' 是主要動詞，意為「使…定罪」或「證明…有罪」，應使用動詞形式，而非形容詞。主詞 'evidence' 是第三人稱單數，動詞需加 's'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Damn"?What are tense/participle forms of "Damn"?
damns(3rd_singular)damning(present_participle)damned(past)damned(past_participle)