1. throughout the course or duration of a period of time
在…的整個期間內
It rained heavily during the night.
夜間雨下得很大。
She remained silent during the entire meeting.
她在整個會議期間都保持沉默。
During Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
during
preposition
快速理解
What does "During" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "During"?
表示在某個時間段內發生或持續的動作或狀態。
- 1
在整個期間內
EN: throughout the whole period of
翻譯: 指某個動作或狀態在整個特定時間段內持續發生或存在。
- 2
在期間內的某個時間點
EN: at some point within a period
翻譯: 指某個事件或動作在一個較長的時間段內的某個時刻發生。
- 3
伴隨某事件或活動
EN: concurrently with an event or activity
翻譯: 表示在某個事件、活動或過程發生的同時。
小提醒：注意「during」後面接的是「一段時間」或「一個事件」，而不是具體的時間點（如 at 3 PM）。它強調的是「在...期間內」，而非「何時開始或結束」。
發音（How to Pronounce "During" in English）
How to pronounce "During" in English?"During" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "During" from YouTube Videos
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“And of course we're expecting Benjamin Netanyahu to address, to be at the UN uh during this week where again he'll reiterate his strong response.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "During"?How does "During" change by context?
2. at some point in the course of a period of time
在…期間的某個時候
He fell asleep during the movie.
他在看電影時睡著了。
Please turn off your phone during the performance.
演出期間請關閉手機。
I received a call during dinner.
我在晚餐時接到一通電話。
3. in the time of a specified event, reign, or historical period
在（特定事件、統治或歷史時期）期間
Many changes occurred during his presidency.
在他的總統任期內發生了許多變化。
This style of architecture was popular during the Renaissance.
這種建築風格在文藝復興時期很流行。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "During"?How to make natural sentences with "During"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| during + noun | 在…期間 | The shop is closed during the holidays. (這家店在假期期間不營業。) |
| during + the + [time period] | 在…這段時間內 | She learned a lot during the summer. (她在夏天這段時間裡學到了很多。) |
| during + which | 在此期間（用於關係子句） | He described the period during which he lived abroad. (他描述了他在國外生活的那段時期。) |
| during + the + course of + noun | 在…的過程中 | Many changes occurred during the course of the project. (在專案進行的過程中發生了許多變化。) |
用法說明
How is "During" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "During"?
during vs. in vs. while
- during + 名詞片語：用於表示在某個事件、活動或時期的持續時間內發生了某事。焦點在於「在…期間」。
- in + 月份/年份/季節：用於表示在一個較長的、非特定的時間段內（如月份、年份）。
- while + 子句 (主詞 + 動詞)：用於表示在某個動作或狀態持續的同時發生了另一件事。焦點在於兩個動作同時發生。
對比範例： EN: He fell asleep during the meeting. 翻譯: 他在會議期間睡著了。
EN:Many changes happened during his presidency.
翻譯:在他的總統任期內發生了很多變化。
EN:He often checked his phone while he was working.
翻譯:他工作時經常查看手機。
總結建議
使用 during 來強調在某個已命名的活動或特定時期內發生的事件，而非泛指的時間點或伴隨的動作。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "During" and similar words?How to choose "During" vs alternatives?
during vs while
「during」是介系詞，後面接名詞或名詞片語，表示在某段時間內發生某事。「while」是連接詞，後面接子句（主詞+動詞），表示兩個動作同時發生。
during vs for
「during」強調在某個特定事件或時段「之內」發生，焦點在時間點或時段。「for」強調動作持續了「多久」，焦點在時間的長度。
during vs in
談論較長或非特定的時段（如世紀、年、月）時，兩者常可互換。但「during」更強調「在…過程之中」，常用於特定事件或活動期間；「in」則較中性，僅表示在某時間範圍內。
口語用法
How is "During" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "During"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述一段時間內發生的具體事件或狀態。 EN: So, during the meeting, she just stood up and left. 翻譯: 所以，在會議期間，她就直接站起來走人了。
EN:I got, like, three texts from him during the movie.
翻譯:我在看電影的時候，大概收到了他三封簡訊。
語氣強調
與「all」、「the whole」等詞連用，強調整個時段不間斷。 EN: The baby cried all during the flight. 翻譯: 那寶寶在整個飛行途中都在哭。
EN:I was on edge the whole during the exam.
翻譯:我整個考試期間都緊張得要命。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，用來填充停頓，引出後續的時間背景。 EN: It happened… during… uh… my sophomore year. 翻譯: 那件事發生在…呃…我大二的時候。
EN:We started talking, during, you know, that office party.
翻譯:我們開始聊天，就在，你知道的，那次辦公室派對上。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式書面語中，應避免將「during」用於停頓填充，並確保其引導的時間狀語結構完整、清晰。
常見短語
What common collocations use "During"?What fixed phrases with "During" should I remember?
during the day
during + [time period]
在白天期間
during the war
during + [event/period]
在戰爭期間
during my stay
during + [possessive] + [noun (activity/state)]
在我停留期間
during the course of
during the course of + [noun]
在…的過程中
during the night
during + [time period]
在夜間
during which time
, during which time...
在此期間
during the summer
during + [season]
在夏季期間
during the meeting
during + [event/activity]
在會議期間
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "During"?Which "During" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I read a book while the flight.
✓I read a book during the flight.
"during" 後面接名詞（名詞片語），表示在某個時間段內；"while" 後面接子句（主詞+動詞）。這裡 "the flight" 是名詞片語，所以要用 during。
×I lived there during three years.
✓I lived there for three years.
"during" 表示在某個事件或時段「之內」發生某事，強調時間點或時段；"for" 後面接一段時間的長度（如 three years, two hours），表示動作持續了多久。這裡 "three years" 是一段時間的長度，所以要用 for。
×I will call you in the meeting.
✓I will call you during the meeting.
談論在某個特定活動或事件「進行的過程中」時，通常用 "during"。用 "in" 可能讓人誤解為「在會議室裡」而不是「會議進行期間」。
×During a summer, I visited Japan.
✓During the summer, I visited Japan. / One summer, I visited Japan.
當泛指「在某個季節」時，通常用 "during the + 季節"（定冠詞 the）或直接說 "One summer/winter..."。單獨用 "during a summer" 不自然，除非前面有特定描述（如 during a particularly hot summer）。
×During walking to school, I saw an accident.
✓While walking to school, I saw an accident.
"during" 是介系詞，後面必須接名詞或名詞片語，不能直接接動詞-ing。若要表示「在進行某個動作的期間」，應該用連接詞 "while" 來引導子句（while + 主詞 + be動詞 + V-ing），或在口語中省略主詞和be動詞（while walking...）。
×I was in London during.
✓I was in London during that time. / I was in London at that time.
"during" 作為介系詞，後面必須有受詞（名詞或名詞片語），不能單獨用在句尾。如果不想或不能指定受詞，可以用 "at that time"、"then" 或 "in that period" 等片語。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "During"?What are tense/participle forms of "During"?