1. to hire or employ someone
聘請，僱用
The company engaged a new marketing director last month.
該公司上個月聘請了一位新的行銷總監。
We need to engage a consultant to help with the project.
我們需要聘請一位顧問來協助這個專案。
Engaged Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
engaged
verb
快速理解
What does "Engaged" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Engaged"?
「engaged」作為動詞的過去分詞或形容詞，主要描述參與、訂婚或佔用等狀態。
- 1
參與；從事
EN: be engaged in a conversation
翻譯: 正在進行對話
- 2
訂婚
EN: They got engaged last month.
翻譯: 他們上個月訂婚了。
- 3
佔用；使用中
EN: The phone line is engaged.
翻譯: 電話線路忙線中。
- 4
投入；專注
EN: She is deeply engaged in her research.
翻譯: 她全心投入於她的研究。
小提醒：注意「engaged」作形容詞時，後面接的介系詞會影響意思，例如「engaged in」（從事）、「engaged to」（與...訂婚）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Engaged" in English）
How to pronounce "Engaged" in English?"Engaged" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Engaged" from YouTube Videos
How teachers can help kids find their political voices | Sydney Chaffee
TED
“I know it would be easier if their critical thinking skills manifested in more convenient ways -- on their essays or their standardized tests -- I get it -- but convenience and justice do not often go hand in hand, And when our kids learn to think critically about the world around them, they become the kinds of engaged citizens who will recognize and question injustice when they see it and work to do something about it.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Engaged"?How does "Engaged" change by context?
2. to participate or become involved in an activity
參與，從事
The students engaged in a lively debate about climate change.
學生們就氣候變遷進行了一場熱烈的辯論。
She engages in volunteer work every weekend.
她每週末都從事志願服務。
3. to attract and hold someone's attention or interest
吸引（注意力或興趣）
The teacher used games to engage the children's interest in science.
老師用遊戲來吸引孩子們對科學的興趣。
The novel's plot failed to engage me, so I stopped reading.
這本小說的情節無法吸引我，所以我就不讀了。
4. to enter into combat or conflict with an opponent
與...交戰，與...交鋒
The two armies engaged at dawn.
兩軍在黎明時分交戰。
The fighter pilot engaged the enemy aircraft.
戰鬥機飛行員與敵機交鋒。
5. to cause a part of a machine to fit into and work with another part
使（機器零件）嚙合，接合
Engage the clutch slowly when you start the car.
發動汽車時，慢慢接合離合器。
Make sure the gears are fully engaged before driving.
開車前要確保齒輪完全嚙合。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Engaged"?How to make natural sentences with "Engaged"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| engaged + in + noun/V-ing | 從事於；參與 | She is engaged in a new research project. (她正從事一項新的研究計畫。) |
| engaged + with + noun | 與…互動；專注於 | The students were deeply engaged with the lecture. (學生們全神貫注地聽講。) |
| be/get engaged + to + person | 與…訂婚 | They got engaged last Christmas. (他們在去年聖誕節訂婚了。) |
| engaged + as + role | 受聘擔任 | He was engaged as a consultant for the company. (他受聘擔任該公司的顧問。) |
| engage + object (e.g., attention, interest) | 吸引（注意力、興趣） | The puzzle engaged his mind for hours. (這個謎題吸引了他好幾個小時的注意力。) |
用法說明
How is "Engaged" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Engaged"?
engaged in doing vs. engaged to do
- engaged in doing 表示「忙於做某事」或「從事於某項活動」，強調正在進行的狀態或過程。
- engaged to do 表示「被聘請來做某事」或「承諾去做某事」，強調一種安排、協議或未來的責任。
- 當描述某人全神貫注於某項工作或愛好時，通常使用 engaged in。
- 當描述某人被雇用或訂立契約來完成一項任務時，通常使用 engaged to。 EN: She is currently engaged in writing her first novel. 翻譯: 她目前正忙於撰寫她的第一部小說。
EN:The company has engaged a consultant to review their marketing strategy.
翻譯:公司聘請了一位顧問來審查其行銷策略。
EN:He was so engaged in solving the puzzle that he forgot about dinner.
翻譯:他全神貫注於解謎，以至於忘了吃晚餐。
EN:We are engaged to provide technical support for the event next month.
翻譯:我們被聘請為下個月的活動提供技術支援。
總結建議
一般來說，描述「忙於某活動」用 engaged in doing，而描述「被聘請來做某事」則用 engaged to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Engaged" and similar words?How to choose "Engaged" vs alternatives?
engaged vs like
engaged 強調正式承諾或投入，like 僅表示喜歡或好感。
engaged vs involved
engaged 強調主動參與和投入，involved 側重牽涉或關聯其中。
engaged vs occupied
engaged 可指訂婚或精神投入，occupied 主要指時間或空間被佔用。
口語用法
How is "Engaged" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Engaged"?
引述
在對話中，用來引述或轉述他人說過的話，特別是關於承諾或計畫。 EN: So you're telling me you're engaged to be married? 翻譯: 所以你是說你訂婚了？
EN:She said she's engaged in a new project and can't join us.
翻譯:她說她正忙於一個新專案，沒辦法加入我們。
語氣強調
用來強調個人當下正全心投入於某件事，無法分心。 EN: I'm really engaged with this book right now, give me a minute. 翻譯: 我現在真的完全沉浸在讀這本書，等我一下。
EN:Sorry, I was so engaged in our conversation that I forgot the time.
翻譯:抱歉，我剛才太專注於我們的談話，都忘了時間。
停頓填充
在思考如何表達時，作為一個填充詞，表示「參與其中」或「有涉入」。 EN: The team is... engaged... in finalizing the details. 翻譯: 團隊正在...忙著...敲定最後的細節。
EN:I feel like he's not fully... engaged... in what we're trying to do.
翻譯:我覺得他沒有完全...投入...我們正在努力做的事情。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文）中，應避免使用上述口語中的停頓或引述語氣，建議改用更精確、完整的句子，例如 "is currently occupied with" 或 "has committed to"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Engaged"?What fixed phrases with "Engaged" should I remember?
engaged in
be engaged in (activity)
從事於（某項活動）；參與
engaged to
be engaged to (person)
與（某人）訂婚
engaged with
be engaged with (topic/audience)
專注於（某主題）；與（觀眾）互動
get engaged
get engaged
訂婚
engaged as
be engaged as (role)
受聘擔任（某職位）
fully engaged
fully engaged
完全投入；全神貫注
engaged in conversation
be engaged in conversation
正在交談中
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Engaged"?Which "Engaged" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I engaged with my friend.
✓I talked with my friend.
在一般日常對話中，'engaged' 不表示單純的「交談」。它通常指正式、深入或承諾性的互動。用於一般聊天會顯得不自然。
×She is engaged to get married next year.
✓She is engaged to be married next year.
表示「訂婚」的固定片語是 'engaged to be married'，而不是 'engaged to get married'。
×He engaged the problem.
✓He addressed/tackled the problem.
'Engage' 後面直接接問題、任務等作為受詞時，語意不完整。通常需要搭配介系詞 'with' (engage with the problem) 或使用更精確的動詞如 'address'、'tackle'。
×The company engaged him as a manager.
✓The company hired/appointed him as a manager.
雖然 'engage' 有聘僱的意思，但通常用於特定、短期或專業的服務（如律師、顧問）。對於一般的全職職位，使用 'hire' 或 'appoint' 更為常見。
×I am very engaged with this book.
✓I am very absorbed in / engrossed in this book.
描述對書籍、電影等內容全神貫注時，更地道的說法是 'absorbed in' 或 'engrossed in'。'Engaged with' 多用於指與人、想法或活動的互動。
×The two gears are engaged together.
✓The two gears are engaged.
'Engaged' 本身已包含「相互接合」的意思，加上 'together' 是多餘的，屬於冗詞。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Engaged"?What are tense/participle forms of "Engaged"?
engages(3rd_singular)engaging(present_participle)engaged(past)engaged(past_participle)