1. a relationship between friends
朋友之間的關係
Their friendship began in elementary school.
他們的友誼始於小學時期。
True friendship is hard to find.
真摯的友誼很難得。
Friendship Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
friendship
noun
快速理解
What does "Friendship" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Friendship"?
Friendship 指兩個人或群體之間基於喜愛、信任與支持的關係。
- 1
核心關係
EN: The state of being friends; a relationship of mutual affection and trust between people.
翻譯: 朋友關係的狀態；人與人之間基於相互喜愛與信任的關係。
- 2
具體情誼
EN: A specific instance or bond of this relationship.
翻譯: 這種關係的具體例子或連結。
- 3
友好狀態
EN: Feelings or behavior typical of friends; goodwill and friendliness.
翻譯: 朋友間典型的情感或行為；善意與友善。
- 4
持續期間
EN: The duration or period during which such a relationship exists.
翻譯: 這種關係存在的持續時間或期間。
小提醒：注意：'friendship' 是不可數名詞，但指具體的一段段友誼時，可作為可數名詞使用。例如：'We formed many lasting friendships.'
發音（How to Pronounce "Friendship" in English）
How to pronounce "Friendship" in English?"Friendship" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Friendship" from YouTube Videos
The Biggest Mistakes First-Time Founders Make - Michael Seibel
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“now that pre-existing relationship can be a friendship. it could be a co-worker.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Friendship"?How does "Friendship" change by context?
2. the feelings or behavior of friends; friendly feelings
友誼的情感或行為；友好的感情
She offered her friendship to the new student.
她向新同學表達了友好之情。
The treaty was signed in a spirit of friendship.
這項條約是在友好的精神下簽署的。
3. a state of mutual trust and support between people
人與人之間相互信任與支持的狀態
Their friendship was built on years of trust.
他們的友誼建立在多年的信任之上。
The project strengthened the friendship between the two communities.
這個計畫加強了兩個社區之間的友好關係。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Friendship"?How to make natural sentences with "Friendship"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| friendship + with + [person/group] | 與（某人/群體）的友誼 | She formed a lasting friendship with her roommate. (她與室友建立了持久的友誼。) |
| friendship + between + [person A] + and + [person B] | （A與B）之間的友誼 | The friendship between the two old soldiers was unbreakable. (這兩位老兵之間的友誼牢不可破。) |
| a friendship | 一段友誼 | They developed a friendship over the years. (這些年來，他們發展出了一段友誼。) |
| close/deep/lifelong friendship | 親密/深厚/終生的友誼 | Their lifelong friendship began in kindergarten. (他們終生的友誼始於幼稚園。) |
| in friendship | 出於友誼；以友誼的方式 | He offered his help in friendship, not out of obligation. (他提供幫助是出於友誼，而非義務。) |
| the bonds/ties of friendship | 友誼的紐帶/連結 | The bonds of friendship kept them connected across the miles. (友誼的紐帶讓他們跨越距離保持聯繫。) |
用法說明
How is "Friendship" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Friendship"?
friendship with vs friendship between
- friendship with 用於描述個人與另一個人或群體之間的友誼關係，焦點在於「誰擁有這份友誼」。
- friendship between 用於描述兩個人或兩個群體之間相互的友誼，焦點在於「關係存在於兩者之間」。
- 當主詞是單數的個人時，通常使用 friendship with。
- 當提及的雙方是並列關係時，通常使用 friendship between。 EN: She values her long friendship with her college roommate. 翻譯: 她非常珍惜她與大學室友長久的友誼。
EN:The friendship between the two former rivals is inspiring.
翻譯:這兩位昔日對手之間的友誼令人鼓舞。
總結建議
一般來說，描述「某人與某人的友誼」用 friendship with，強調「兩者之間的友誼關係」則用 friendship between。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Friendship" and similar words?How to choose "Friendship" vs alternatives?
friendship vs friend
「friendship」指的是友誼這種抽象關係或情感狀態，而「friend」則是指朋友這個具體的人。
friendship vs camaraderie
「friendship」是廣泛的友誼關係，而「camaraderie」特指因共同經歷（如工作、戰鬥）而產生的同志情誼或夥伴情誼。
friendship vs relationship
「friendship」專指友誼關係，而「relationship」是更廣泛的詞，可指任何類型的關係，包括友誼、親情、愛情等。
口語用法
How is "Friendship" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Friendship"?
引述
當轉述他人對友誼的看法或描述一段關係時，常用來緩和語氣或表示非個人觀點。 EN: She always talks about how their friendship is the most important thing. 翻譯: 她總是說他們的友誼是最重要的事。
EN:He mentioned that their friendship had its ups and downs.
翻譯:他提到他們的友誼有起有落。
語氣強調
在口語中，透過重音或重複來強調友誼的深度、真實性或特殊性。 EN: That's a real friendship, you know? 翻譯: 那可是真正的友誼，你懂嗎？
EN:Our friendship – it means everything to me.
翻譯:我們的友誼——這對我來說意味著一切。
停頓填充
在思考如何描述一段關係或表達情感時，用作自然的停頓點，引出後續解釋。 EN: Our friendship... well, it's complicated. 翻譯: 我們的友誼…嗯，這有點複雜。
EN:It's about friendship, you see, more than just working together.
翻譯:這是關於友誼，你明白的，不僅僅是一起工作而已。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中（如論文、報告），應避免上述口語化的停頓、引述或強調結構。建議使用更精確、連貫的表述，例如直接定義（"Friendship is characterized by..."）或使用正式動詞（"demonstrates," "exemplifies"）。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Friendship"?What fixed phrases with "Friendship" should I remember?
form a friendship
verb + a friendship
建立友誼
close friendship
adjective + friendship
親密的友誼
friendship between
friendship + preposition
…之間的友誼
value a friendship
verb + a friendship
珍惜一段友誼
lifelong friendship
adjective + friendship
終生的友誼
test of friendship
noun + of + friendship
對友誼的考驗
offer friendship
verb + friendship
伸出友誼之手
friendship blossoms
friendship + verb
友誼開花結果／發展
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Friendship"?Which "Friendship" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I have a strong friendship with him.
✓We have a strong friendship.
Friendship is a state or relationship between two or more people. It is more natural to say "We have a friendship" or "There is a friendship between us" rather than "I have a friendship with him," which sounds like possessing an object. The relationship is mutual.
×I made many friendships at school.
✓I made many friends at school.
While "friendship" can be countable (e.g., "forming new friendships"), it refers to the relationship itself, not the person. When talking about the people you befriend, use "friends." Use "friendships" when you want to emphasize the different relational bonds.
×My friendship with Maria is very well.
✓My friendship with Maria is very strong/good.
Friendship is a noun and cannot be described by adverbs like "well." Use adjectives that describe the quality of the relationship, such as strong, close, deep, good, lasting, or special.
×We friendship for a long time.
✓We have been friends for a long time. / Our friendship has lasted for a long time.
"Friendship" is a noun, not a verb. You cannot use it as an action. To describe the state of being friends, use "be friends" or "have a friendship." To describe the duration, use "last."
×Friendship is important for happiness.
✓Friendship is important for happiness. (Correct as is, but note context)
This sentence is grammatically correct when speaking about the general concept of friendship. The common mistake is learners incorrectly adding an article ("a") in such general statements. However, when referring to a specific instance, use "a." The wrong example is shown to highlight the correct usage in a general sense.
×The friendship between the two countries is stable.
✓The relationship between the two countries is stable.
"Friendship" is typically used for interpersonal bonds. For formal, diplomatic, or professional connections between countries, organizations, or entities, "relationship," "alliance," or "ties" are more appropriate. "Friendship" in this context can sound too personal or informal.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Friendship"?What are tense/participle forms of "Friendship"?