1. not the same as another or each other
不同的，相異的
The two brothers have very different personalities.
這兩兄弟的個性非常不同。
My opinion is different from yours.
我的意見和你的不同。
Different Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
different
adjective
快速理解
What does "Different" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Different"?
形容事物之間存在差異或不一樣。
- 1
不同的
EN: not the same as another or each other
翻譯: 與另一個或彼此不相同
- 2
各種的
EN: various or several
翻譯: 各式各樣的；好幾種的
- 3
與眾不同的
EN: unusual or not like others
翻譯: 不尋常的；獨特的
小提醒：注意「different from」是英式與美式英語都通用的標準用法；「different than」主要用於美式英語；「different to」則多用於英式英語。
發音（How to Pronounce "Different" in English）
How to pronounce "Different" in English?"Different" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Different" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Different"?How does "Different" change by context?
2. distinct; separate
另外的，別的
I saw her on three different occasions last week.
我上週在三個不同的場合見過她。
Let's try a different approach to solve this problem.
我們試試用另一種方法來解決這個問題吧。
3. unusual; not like others
與眾不同的，特別的
She has a very different style of painting.
她的繪畫風格非常與眾不同。
He's not afraid to be different and express his own ideas.
他不害怕與眾不同，勇於表達自己的想法。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Different"?How to make natural sentences with "Different"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| different from + noun/pronoun | 與…不同 | The weather here is **different from** what I expected. (這裡的天氣與我預期的不同。) |
| different than + clause (chiefly US) | 與…不同 | The result was **different than** we had planned. (結果與我們計畫的不同。) |
| different to + noun/pronoun (chiefly UK) | 與…不同 | Her approach is **different to** mine. (她的方法與我的不同。) |
| look/sound/feel different | 看起來/聽起來/感覺起來不同 | You **look different** with your new haircut. (你剪了新髮型看起來不一樣了。) |
| completely/totally/entirely different | 完全不同 | Their opinions are **completely different**. (他們的意見完全不同。) |
| slightly/a little different | 略有不同 | The two versions are only **slightly different**. (這兩個版本只有些微不同。) |
| make a difference | 產生影響；造成不同 | Your support can **make a real difference**. (你的支持能帶來真正的改變。) |
| see things differently | 以不同方式看待事物 | As I grew older, I began to **see things differently**. (隨著年紀增長，我開始以不同的方式看待事物。) |
用法說明
How is "Different" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Different"?
different from vs different than vs different to
- different from 是最普遍且最被廣泛接受的用法，適用於大多數正式與非正式場合。
- different than 在美式英語中常見，尤其當後面接的是子句或簡短片語時。
- different to 主要用於英式英語，其接受度不如 different from 普遍。 EN: Your approach is different from mine. 翻譯: 你的做法和我的不同。
EN:The result was different than we expected.
翻譯:結果和我們預期的不同。
總結建議
在寫作時，使用 different from 是最安全且最不會引起爭議的選擇。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Different" and similar words?How to choose "Different" vs alternatives?
different vs similar
「different」強調事物間的差異性，而「similar」則強調相似性。
different vs same
「different」表示不同，而「same」表示完全相同或一致。
different vs various
「different」強調個體間的對比差異，而「various」強調種類或樣式的多樣性。
口語用法
How is "Different" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Different"?
引述
在引述他人意見或事實時，用來表示對比或差異。 EN: So you're saying your experience was completely different? 翻譯: 所以你是說你的經驗完全不同？
EN:I heard the rules are different for part-time staff.
翻譯:我聽說兼職人員的規定不一樣。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與 "totally", "completely", "so" 等詞連用，以加強語氣。 EN: That's a totally different issue we need to address. 翻譯: 那完全是另一個我們需要解決的問題。
EN:Her approach is so different from what we're used to.
翻譯:她的做法和我們習慣的截然不同。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，用來填充停頓，常見於比較結構前。 EN: The vibe here is... different, you know, more relaxed. 翻譯: 這裡的氛圍是…不一樣的，你知道，更放鬆。
EN:We could try a different, um, strategy for the next campaign.
翻譯:我們可以嘗試一個不同的，嗯，下一次活動的策略。
注意：在正式書寫中，應避免將 "different" 用作純粹的停頓填充詞，並確保其比較對象明確（如 "different from"）。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Different"?What fixed phrases with "Different" should I remember?
different from
be different from something/somebody
與...不同
different to
be different to something/somebody
與...不同（英式用法）
different than
be different than something/somebody
與...不同（美式用法）
different in
be different in something
在...方面不同
a different world
a different world
截然不同的世界
sing a different tune
sing a different tune
改變說法（或態度）
as different as night and day
as different as night and day
天差地別，截然不同
make a difference
make a/the difference
產生影響；有作用
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Different"?Which "Different" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×My idea is different than yours.
✓My idea is different from yours.
在英式英語中，標準用法是 'different from'。'different than' 主要用於美式英語，且通常用於連接子句（例如：She looks different than she did yesterday.）。對於初學者，建議統一使用 'different from' 以避免混淆。
×His opinion is different to mine.
✓His opinion is different from mine.
雖然 'different to' 在英式英語中是可接受的，但對於英語學習者而言，'different from' 是最通用且最不會引起爭議的選擇。在正式寫作和考試中，建議優先使用 'different from'。
×This version is more different than the old one.
✓This version is very different from the old one.
'Different' 本身已表示差異性，通常不與 'more' 連用進行比較。若要強調差異程度，應使用 'very different', 'completely different', 'totally different' 等副詞。
×We visited five different cities in Japan.
✓We visited five different cities in Japan. (This sentence is actually correct. The common mistake is thinking it's wrong.)
學習者有時誤以為 'different' 後必須接 'from'。然而，當 'different' 僅作為形容詞修飾後面的名詞（表示「各種的、不同的」）而不進行比較時，後面直接接名詞即可，不需要 'from'。
×He is in different class.
✓He is in a different class.
當 'different' 修飾可數單數名詞時，前面必須加上不定冠詞 'a' 或其他限定詞（如 'the', 'this', 'that'）。
×This math problem is very different.
✓This math problem is very difficult.
學習者有時會混淆發音或拼寫相似的 'different'（不同的）和 'difficult'（困難的）。需注意兩者意思完全不同。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Different"?What are tense/participle forms of "Different"?