1. used to form the negative of 'do' in the present simple tense
用於現在簡單式，構成 'do' 的否定形式
I don't like coffee.
我不喜歡咖啡。
They don't live here anymore.
他們不再住在這裡了。
She doesn't speak French.
她不會說法語。
Don't Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
don't
verb
快速理解
What does "Don't" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Don't"?
「don't」是「do not」的縮寫，主要用於否定句與祈使句。
- 1
否定陳述
EN: I don't know the answer.
翻譯: 我不知道答案。
- 2
否定祈使
EN: Don't touch that!
翻譯: 別碰那個！
- 3
否定提問
EN: Why don't we go together?
翻譯: 我們何不一起去？
- 4
附加問句
EN: You like it, don't you?
翻譯: 你喜歡它，對吧？
小提醒：「don't」是「do not」的縮寫，但主詞是第三人稱單數（he/she/it）時，必須用「doesn't」，不可用「don't」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Don't" in English）
How to pronounce "Don't" in English?"Don't" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Don't" from YouTube Videos
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“>>. We don't think these broadcasts are very effective and the cost is high because they tend to increase North Korea's hostility towards us.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Don't"?How does "Don't" change by context?
2. used to give a negative command or instruction
用於發出否定的命令或指示
Don't touch that!
別碰那個！
Please don't be late.
請不要遲到。
Don't forget to call me.
別忘了打電話給我。
3. used to form negative questions or question tags
用於構成否定疑問句或附加問句
Don't you want to come with us?
你不想跟我們一起來嗎？
You like this movie, don't you?
你喜歡這部電影，不是嗎？
Why don't we go for a walk?
我們何不去散個步呢？
4. used to express the absence of an obligation or necessity
用於表示沒有義務或必要
You don't have to pay now.
你不必現在付錢。
He doesn't need to know the details.
他不需要知道細節。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Don't"?How to make natural sentences with "Don't"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| don't + V (base form) | 表示否定或禁止（現在式） | Don't worry about it. (別擔心。) |
| don't + V (base form) + noun/object | 表示不做某事 | I don't eat meat. (我不吃肉。) |
| don't + V (base form) + to + V | 表示忘記或未能做某事 | Don't forget to call me. (別忘了打電話給我。) |
| don't + V (base form) + V-ing | 表示停止或避免做某事 | Don't keep asking the same question. (別一直問同一個問題。) |
| don't + have to + V | 表示沒有必要做某事 | You don't have to go. (你不必去。) |
| don't + want/like + to + V | 表示不想要或不喜歡做某事 | I don't want to leave. (我不想離開。) |
| don't + modal verb (can, will, should) + V | 表示否定能力、意願或建議 | I don't think I can come. (我想我沒辦法來。) |
| don't + let + object + V | 表示不允許某人做某事 | Don't let him drive. (別讓他開車。) |
| Why don't + subject + V? | 提出建議或詢問原因 | Why don't we go now? (我們何不現在就走？) |
| Don't + subject + V? (Tag question) | 尋求確認的附加問句 | You like it, don't you? (你喜歡這個，不是嗎？) |
用法說明
How is "Don't" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Don't"?
don't + V 與 don't + V-ing 的區別
- don't + 動詞原形 (V) 是最常見的否定祈使句或一般現在時結構，用於直接告訴某人不要做某事，或描述一個習慣性的不作為。
- don't + 動名詞 (V-ing) 並非標準的否定祈使句。它通常出現在某些動詞（如
like,enjoy,mind）的否定形式中，表示「不喜歡做某事」。例如：I don't like cooking. - 在否定祈使句中，絕對不要使用
don't to + V或don't + V-ing。正確的結構永遠是Don't + 動詞原形。 - 像
wouldn't這類助動詞的否定形式後，也接動詞原形，例如：I wouldn't do that.。
對比範例： EN: Don't run in the hallway. 翻譯: 不要在走廊上奔跑。
EN:I don't like running in the hallway.
翻譯:我不喜歡在走廊上奔跑。
總結建議
在表達「不要做...」的指令時，一律使用 Don't + 動詞原形；描述「不喜歡做某事」時，則使用 don't like/enjoy + V-ing。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Don't" and similar words?How to choose "Don't" vs alternatives?
don't vs do not
「don't」是「do not」的縮寫形式，兩者意思相同，但「don't」更為口語和非正式。
don't vs doesn't
「don't」用於第一、二人稱（I, you, we, they）及複數主詞；「doesn't」用於第三人稱單數主詞（he, she, it）。
don't vs aren't
「don't」否定一般動詞（表示動作或狀態）；「aren't」是「are not」的縮寫，用於否定「be動詞」或構成進行式的否定。
口語用法
How is "Don't" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Don't"?
引述
在口語中，'don't' 常用於引述他人的話語或想法，使對話更生動。 EN: He was like, "I don't want to go," and I was so surprised. 翻譯: 他當時就說：「我不想去。」我真的很驚訝。
EN:She's all, "Don't touch that!" every time the kids get close.
翻譯:每次孩子們一靠近，她就會說：「別碰那個！」
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，'don't' 可透過重音或拉長發音來表達強烈的情緒，如沮喪、驚訝或堅持。 EN: I doooon't know what else to tell you! 翻譯: 我實～在不知道還能跟你說什麼了！
EN:Don't even think about parking there!
翻譯:你連想都別想在那裡停車！
停頓填充
說話者思考時，有時會用 'don't' 開頭的短語作為停頓填充，而非完整表達否定。 EN: Well, I don't know... maybe we could try a different approach? 翻譯: 嗯，我不知道耶…或許我們可以試試不同的方法？
EN:It's just... don't take this the wrong way, but I think we need more time.
翻譯:只是…別誤會我的意思，但我覺得我們需要更多時間。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中，應避免使用上述口語用法。請使用完整的 'do not' 以及更正式的句型結構，例如將引述改為間接敘述，並避免使用填充詞。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Don't"?What fixed phrases with "Don't" should I remember?
don't worry
don't worry (about something)
不用擔心，別煩惱
don't know
don't know (something)
不知道
don't forget
don't forget (to do something)
別忘記
don't care
don't care (about something)
不在乎，無所謂
don't understand
don't understand (something)
不理解，不明白
don't mind
don't mind (something/doing something)
不介意
don't have to
don't have to (do something)
不必，不需要
don't let
don't let (someone/something) (do something)
別讓，不要允許
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Don't"?Which "Don't" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He don't like coffee.
✓He doesn't like coffee.
在第三人稱單數（he, she, it）的主詞後面，否定助動詞應使用 "doesn't"，而不是 "don't"。
×I don't to want go.
✓I don't want to go.
在助動詞 "don't" 後面，主要動詞應使用原形動詞（bare infinitive），例如 "want"，而 "to" 是後面不定詞的一部分，不應緊接在 "don't" 之後。
×Yesterday I don't go to school.
✓Yesterday I didn't go to school.
描述過去發生的事情時，應使用過去式的否定助動詞 "didn't"，而不是現在式的 "don't"。
×I don't have no money.
✓I don't have any money.
在標準英語中，應避免雙重否定。當使用 "don't" 時，後面的 "no" 應改為 "any" 或其他非否定詞。
×Don't rains a lot here.
✓It doesn't rain a lot here.
在描述天氣等非人稱主語的句子中，必須使用主詞 "it"，不能省略。否定形式應為 "It doesn't..."。
×Don't to be late.
✓Don't be late.
在祈使句的否定形式中，"Don't" 後面直接接原形動詞 "be"，不需要加 "to"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Don't"?What are tense/participle forms of "Don't"?