1. to play video games or other electronic games
玩電子遊戲或電玩
He games for several hours every evening.
他每天晚上都會玩好幾個小時的電玩。
The kids are gaming in the living room.
孩子們正在客廳裡打電動。
Game Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
game
verb
快速理解
What does "Game" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Game"?
「game」作動詞時，主要指為了娛樂或運動而參與遊戲或比賽，也可引申為操弄或賭博。
- 1
參與遊戲/比賽
EN: to play games or participate in a sport for fun or competition
翻譯: 為了娛樂或競賽而玩遊戲或參與運動。
- 2
賭博
EN: to gamble or play games of chance for money
翻譯: 為了金錢而進行賭博或玩機會遊戲。
- 3
操弄/算計
EN: to manipulate a situation or system to one's advantage
翻譯: 操弄情勢或系統以對自己有利。
小提醒：注意「game」作動詞時較不常見，且帶有非正式或特定領域（如賭博、策略）的色彩，使用時需注意語境。
發音（How to Pronounce "Game" in English）
How to pronounce "Game" in English?"Game" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Game" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Game"?How does "Game" change by context?
2. to manipulate a system or situation to one's advantage, often in a clever or unfair way
操弄系統或情勢以取得優勢（常指用聰明或不公平的手段）
They found a way to game the online ranking system.
他們找到了操弄線上排名系統的方法。
Some people try to game the tax laws.
有些人試圖鑽稅法的漏洞。
3. to participate in gambling or betting activities
參與賭博或下注活動
He lost a lot of money gaming at the casino.
他在賭場賭博輸了很多錢。
It's illegal to game on sports events in some countries.
在某些國家，對體育賽事下注是違法的。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Game"?How to make natural sentences with "Game"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| game + the system | 鑽制度漏洞；利用規則謀取私利 | He found a loophole to game the system and get extra benefits. (他找到一個漏洞來鑽制度空子，以獲取額外好處。) |
| game + for + noun | 準備好或願意做某事（尤指困難或不尋常的事） | After a good rest, I'm game for another hike. (好好休息後，我準備好再來一次健行了。) |
| be gamed | 被操縱；被利用規則漏洞 | The online voting system was easily gamed by automated scripts. (這個線上投票系統很容易被自動化腳本操縱。) |
用法說明
How is "Game" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Game"?
game to do vs. game for doing
- game to do 通常表示「願意或有膽量去做某件具體的事」，強調對一個特定行動或挑戰的即時意願。
- game for doing 或 game for something 則更常用於表示「對參與某項活動或處於某種情況感興趣或持開放態度」，語氣較為隨意，範圍較廣。
- 在非正式口語中，兩者有時可互換，但 game to do 的意願強度通常更高。 EN: Are you game to try the spiciest noodle challenge? 翻譯: 你敢試試最辣的拉麵挑戰嗎？
EN:I'm game for a hike this afternoon if the weather is good.
翻譯:如果天氣好，我下午可以去健行。
總結建議
建議根據情境選擇：指具體、有挑戰性的行動用 game to do，指一般性活動或狀態則用 game for (doing) something。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Game" and similar words?How to choose "Game" vs alternatives?
game vs play
「game」作動詞時，通常指在比賽或賭博中操縱結果或作弊，帶有負面含義；而「play」則指一般性的參與遊戲、運動或演奏樂器，為中性詞。
game vs manipulate
「game」特指在規則體系（如比賽、市場、制度）內投機取巧；「manipulate」則泛指以技巧或不當手段操控人、事物或數據，範圍更廣。
game vs cheat
「game」強調在系統或規則內「鑽漏洞」的聰明投機；「cheat」則直接指「作弊」或「欺騙」，違反規則的行為更明顯、更不誠實。
口語用法
How is "Game" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Game"?
引述
在對話中，人們有時會用 "game" 來引述或模仿他人（尤其是年輕人）的用語，帶有輕鬆或略帶戲謔的語氣。 EN: He was like, "Are you game for some adventure?" and I just laughed. 翻譯: 他就說：「你敢不敢來點冒險啊？」然後我就笑了。
EN:She texted me, "Game to grab coffee?" out of the blue.
翻譯:她突然傳訊息問我：「想不想去喝杯咖啡？」
語氣強調
在非正式口語中，可透過重音或拉長音節來強調 "game"，表示強烈的意願或挑戰意味。 EN: I am so GAME for that trip! Count me in. 翻譯: 我超～想去的！算我一份。
EN:If you think you can beat me, I'm game. Let's go.
翻譯:如果你覺得你能贏我，我奉陪啊。來吧。
停頓填充
在猶豫或思考時，有時會將 "game" 作為一個短暫的停頓填充詞，類似「這個嘛…」、「呃…」的功能，但通常出現在確認意願的上下文中。 EN: So, about helping you move... game... yeah, I think I can do Saturday. 翻譯: 所以，關於幫你搬家這件事… 這個嘛… 嗯，我想我星期六可以。
EN:Are you coming? Um, game... okay, why not.
翻譯:你要來嗎？呃… 好吧，有何不可。
正式書寫注意：上述口語用法（尤其是「停頓填充」和誇張的「語氣強調」）僅限於非正式對話或創意寫作中。在正式報告、學術論文或商業書信中，應使用更標準的表述，如 "willing to participate"、"agree to" 或 "interested in"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Game"?What fixed phrases with "Game" should I remember?
game the system
verb phrase
鑽制度漏洞；利用規則的缺陷為自己謀利
game out
verb + particle
模擬推演；預先演練（某種情況或計劃）
be gaming
continuous/progressive verb form
正在玩遊戲；正在進行博弈或策略活動
game for something
adjective phrase (from verb)
樂意嘗試；有興趣參與（某事）
game the market
verb phrase
操弄市場；利用市場規則或資訊不對稱獲利
Game on!
interjection/imperative (from verb)
開始吧！放馬過來！（表示準備好接受挑戰或開始競爭）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Game"?Which "Game" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We gamed a lot of fun yesterday.
✓We had a lot of fun playing games yesterday.
「game」作為動詞時，意思不是「玩遊戲」，而是「操縱、賭博、或利用系統」。表示「玩遊戲」應使用「play games」。
×He game the market and made a profit.
✓He gamed the market and made a profit.
「game」作為規則動詞，過去式與過去分詞為「gamed」，不是不規則變化。
×He is good at gaming.
✓He is good at gaming the system.
動詞「game」通常為及物動詞，需要接賓語（如 the system, the rules），意思才完整。單獨使用「gaming」可能被誤解為名詞「玩電玩」。
×Let's game basketball.
✓Let's play a game of basketball.
「game」作動詞時不用於指進行具體的體育或娛樂活動。應使用「play」來表示進行球類運動或遊戲。
×The rules were gamed by him.
✓He gamed the rules. / The rules were manipulated by him.
雖然語法上被動式「were gamed」可行，但動詞「game」帶有強烈的負面意涵（欺騙、操縱），在正式寫作中，使用更中性的「manipulated」或「exploited」可能更常見且清晰。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Game"?What are tense/participle forms of "Game"?
games(3rd_singular)gaming(present_participle)gamed(past)gamed(past_participle)