1. literary works created from imagination, not based on real events or facts
虛構的文學作品，非基於真實事件或事實
She enjoys reading science fiction and fantasy novels.
她喜歡閱讀科幻小說和奇幻小說。
The library has a large collection of historical fiction.
圖書館有大量的歷史小說收藏。
Fiction Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
fiction
noun
快速理解
What does "Fiction" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Fiction"?
指虛構的文學作品或想像出來的事物。
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文學體裁
EN: literary works created from imagination, such as novels and short stories
翻譯: 指源自想像的文學作品，例如小說和短篇故事。
- 2
虛構敘事
EN: a narrative or story that is invented and not based on real events
翻譯: 指虛構的、非基於真實事件的敘事或故事。
- 3
虛構事物
EN: something that is not true or is invented
翻譯: 指不真實或捏造出來的事物。
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法律虛構
EN: a legal assumption that something is true for practical purposes, although it may not be in reality
翻譯: 法律上為實際目的而假定為真的事物，儘管現實中可能並非如此。
小提醒：注意「fiction」主要指「虛構的文學作品」，與「non-fiction」（非虛構作品）相對。在中文裡，它常被翻譯為「小說」，但含義更廣，泛指一切虛構創作。
發音（How to Pronounce "Fiction" in English）
How to pronounce "Fiction" in English?"Fiction" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Fiction" from YouTube Videos
What fear can teach us | Karen Thompson Walker
TED
“As a writer, I can tell you that a big part of writing fiction is learning to predict how one event in a story will affect all the other events, and fear works in that same way In fear, just like in fiction, one thing always leads to another.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Fiction"?How does "Fiction" change by context?
2. something invented or imagined, not true
虛構或想像出來的事物，不真實的
His alibi turned out to be a complete fiction.
他的不在場證明後來被證實完全是虛構的。
The idea that he was a hero was pure fiction.
認為他是英雄的想法純屬虛構。
3. the category or genre of literature comprising such works
包含此類作品的文學類別或體裁
The course covers both fiction and poetry from the 19th century.
這門課程涵蓋了19世紀的小說和詩歌。
He writes fiction, but his wife prefers non-fiction.
他寫小說，但他的妻子更喜歡非虛構作品。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Fiction"?How to make natural sentences with "Fiction"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| fiction + about + noun | 關於…的小說 | He writes fiction about historical events. (他撰寫關於歷史事件的小說。) |
| fiction + based on + noun | 基於…的小說 | The movie is based on a fiction novel. (這部電影是基於一本小說改編的。) |
| a piece of fiction | 一篇小說 | She published a remarkable piece of fiction. (她發表了一篇出色的小說。) |
| write + fiction | 撰寫小說 | He decided to write fiction instead of non-fiction. (他決定撰寫小說而非非虛構作品。) |
| read + fiction | 閱讀小說 | I enjoy reading fiction in my spare time. (我喜歡在空閒時間閱讀小說。) |
| science fiction | 科幻小說 | Science fiction often explores futuristic technology. (科幻小說經常探索未來科技。) |
用法說明
How is "Fiction" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Fiction"?
fiction 與 a fiction 的區別
- fiction 作為不可數名詞時，泛指「虛構的文學作品」這個整體概念或類別，例如小說、短篇故事等。
- a fiction 則是指「一個虛構的故事、事件或說法」，強調一個具體的、編造出來的實例。
- 在正式或學術討論中，fiction 常單獨使用來指稱「虛構文學」這一體裁。
- 當想表達「那完全是編造的」時，常用 a pure fiction 或 a complete fiction。 EN: She enjoys reading fiction, especially science fiction. 翻譯: 她喜歡閱讀小說，尤其是科幻小說。
EN:His alibi turned out to be a complete fiction.
翻譯:他的不在場證明後來證實完全是捏造的。
總結建議
一般情況下，談論文學體裁時用不可數的 fiction；指具體的虛構事件或謊言時，則用 a fiction。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Fiction" and similar words?How to choose "Fiction" vs alternatives?
fiction vs non-fiction
「fiction」指虛構的故事，如小說、戲劇；「non-fiction」則指基於事實的寫作，如傳記、歷史。
fiction vs novel
「fiction」是虛構文學的總稱；「novel」特指長篇小說，是 fiction 的一種形式。
fiction vs fantasy
「fiction」泛指所有虛構文學；「fantasy」是 fiction 的一個子類別，特指包含魔法、超自然元素的奇幻文學。
口語用法
How is "Fiction" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Fiction"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或提及某個虛構故事、說法或概念時，常用 "fiction" 來點明其非真實性。 EN: He spun some wild fiction about meeting aliens to explain his absence. 翻譯: 他編造了一個關於遇見外星人的離奇故事來解釋他為何缺席。
EN:Don't believe that rumor; it's pure fiction.
翻譯:別相信那個謠言，那純屬虛構。
語氣強調
與 "total", "pure", "complete" 等詞連用，以強烈語氣否定某事的真實性，暗示其為捏造。 EN: Her excuse for being late was total fiction. 翻譯: 她遲到的藉口完全是瞎編的。
EN:The tabloid's story is complete fiction from start to finish.
翻譯:那家小報的報導從頭到尾都是捏造的。
停頓填充
在思考如何描述或評價一個複雜、不實的敘述時，可將 "fiction" 作為停頓點的一部分。 EN: His account was... let's call it creative fiction. 翻譯: 他的說辭嘛...我們就稱之為「有創意的虛構」吧。
EN:What she's describing sounds more like... fiction than fact.
翻譯:她所描述的聽起來更像是...虛構而非事實。
注意：在正式寫作中（如學術論文、新聞報導），應使用更精確的詞彙如 "fabrication"、"invention" 或 "fictional narrative" 來替代口語中較隨意的 "fiction"，以保持客觀嚴謹的語氣。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Fiction"?What fixed phrases with "Fiction" should I remember?
science fiction
fiction
科幻小說
work of fiction
work of fiction
虛構作品
blur the line between fiction and reality
blur the line between fiction and reality
模糊虛構與現實的界線
popular fiction
fiction
通俗小說，大眾小說
write fiction
write fiction
撰寫小說，從事虛構文學創作
pulp fiction
fiction
低俗小說（指廉價紙漿雜誌刊登的通俗小說）
separate fact from fiction
separate fact from fiction
區分事實與虛構
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Fiction"?Which "Fiction" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I read a fiction about space travel.
✓I read a work of fiction about space travel. / I read a piece of fiction about space travel.
"Fiction" is an uncountable noun when referring to the genre or category. You cannot use "a fiction" to mean a single story or book. Use "a work/piece of novel/story of fiction" instead.
×There is too much fiction between the two departments.
✓There is too much friction between the two departments.
This is a confusion of similar-sounding words. "Fiction" refers to invented stories. "Friction" refers to conflict, disagreement, or the physical force resisting motion.
×His report was based on fiction, not truth.
✓His report was based on fiction, not fact.
The standard and natural opposite of "fiction" (invented narrative) is "fact" or "non-fiction". Using "truth" here is less idiomatic, though conceptually similar.
×Science fiction are my favorite genre.
✓Science fiction is my favorite genre.
"Fiction" is an uncountable noun. Even when modified (e.g., science fiction, historical fiction), it takes a singular verb.
×He told a fiction to explain why he was late.
✓He told a lie / made up a story to explain why he was late.
"Fiction" refers to the literary genre of invented stories (novels, short stories). It is not typically used to describe a single, everyday false statement, which is a "lie" or "fib". Using "fiction" this way sounds overly formal and unnatural.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Fiction"?What are tense/participle forms of "Fiction"?