Generation Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

generation

noun

快速理解

What does "Generation" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Generation"?

「generation」主要指一群人、一個時期,或事物產生的過程。

  1. 1

    世代

    EN: all the people born and living at about the same time

    翻譯: 指大約在同一時期出生並生活的一群人。

  2. 2

    產生

    EN: the act or process of producing something

    翻譯: 指製造或產生某事物的行為或過程。

  3. 3

    時期

    EN: a single stage in the development of a family, technology, or idea

    翻譯: 指家庭、技術或思想發展過程中的一個階段。

小提醒:注意「generation」在談論「世代」時,常與序數詞連用,如「the younger generation」(年輕一代)、「Generation Z」(Z世代)。在科技領域則常指「產生」,如「power generation」(發電)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Generation" in English

How to pronounce "Generation" in English?"Generation" US vs UK pronunciation

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Generation"?How does "Generation" change by context?

1. all the people born and living at about the same time

同一時期出生並生活的一群人

My grandparents' generation experienced the war.

我祖父母那一代經歷過戰爭。

Younger generations are more tech-savvy.

年輕一代更精通科技。

This tradition has been passed down through three generations.

這個傳統已經傳承了三代。

2. the act or process of producing something

產生或製造某物的行為或過程

The generation of electricity from solar power is increasing.

利用太陽能發電的比例正在增加。

The report led to the generation of new ideas.

這份報告催生了新的想法。

3. a single stage in a family history

家族歷史中的一個單一階段

He is the first generation of his family to go to university.

他是家族中第一代上大學的人。

She is a second-generation immigrant.

她是第二代移民。

4. the average period (about 30 years) in which children grow up and have children of their own

兒童長大並擁有自己子女的平均時期(約30年)

Social attitudes can change significantly over a generation.

社會態度在一代人的時間裡可能發生顯著變化。

The house has been in our family for four generations.

這房子在我們家族中已經傳了四代。

5. a group of products or types of technology developed at about the same time

大約在同一時期開發的一組產品或技術類型

This smartphone is part of the latest generation of devices.

這款智慧型手機是最新一代裝置的一部分。

The new generation of electric cars has a much longer range.

新一代電動車的續航里程長得多。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Generation"?How to make natural sentences with "Generation"?
PatternMeaningExample
generation + of + noun...的一代A new generation of smartphones was released. (新一代的智慧型手機發布了。)
from generation to generation世代相傳This recipe has been passed down from generation to generation. (這個食譜世代相傳。)
the younger/older generation年輕/年長的一代The younger generation is more tech-savvy. (年輕一代更精通科技。)
a generation gap代溝There is a generation gap in their views on work. (他們對工作的看法存在代溝。)
the next/future generation下一代/未來世代We must protect the environment for the next generation. (我們必須為下一代保護環境。)
the current/present generation當代/這一代The current generation faces unique challenges. (當代面臨獨特的挑戰。)

用法說明

How is "Generation" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Generation"?

generation of vs generation by

  • generation of + [名詞] 強調「生成」的結果或產物,即被創造出來的東西是什麼。
  • generation by + [名詞] 強調「生成」的來源或方法,即由什麼事物或透過什麼方式產生。
  • 當描述一個過程或系統時,兩者可能語意相近,但側重點不同。
  • 在科技或正式文件中,generation by 常與具體的設備、技術或主體連用。 EN: The project focuses on the generation of clean electricity. 翻譯: 該專案的重點在於清潔電力的產生。

EN:The generation of electricity by solar panels is becoming more efficient.

翻譯:透過太陽能板發電正變得越來越高效。

總結建議

在描述「產生什麼」時用 generation of,在說明「由什麼產生」時則用 generation by

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Generation" and similar words?How to choose "Generation" vs alternatives?

generation vs age

「generation」指特定時期出生、有共同經歷的群體;「age」指個人的實際歲數或歷史上的時代。

generation vs era

「generation」通常指約20-30年的人類世代;「era」指更長、更具歷史意義的時期。

generation vs cohort

「generation」是廣泛的社會文化概念;「cohort」是更精確的統計或研究群體。

口語用法

How is "Generation" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Generation"?

引述

在對話中,當引述或轉述他人的概括性說法時,常用 "generation" 來指稱特定群體。 EN: My dad always says, "Your generation has it so easy with technology." 翻譯: 我爸總是說:「你們這一代有科技,日子過得太輕鬆了。」

EN:You know how they talk about the "sandwich generation" caring for both kids and aging parents?

翻譯:你知道他們常說的「三明治世代」,要同時照顧小孩和年邁父母嗎?

語氣強調

在口語中,常與 "whole", "entire", "this" 等詞連用,以加強語氣,強調群體的規模或獨特性。 EN: This whole generation is obsessed with social media fame. 翻譯: 這整個世代都沉迷於在社交媒體上成名。

EN:It feels like an entire generation has a different view on work-life balance.

翻譯:感覺整個世代對工作與生活的平衡都有不同的看法。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語言時,有時會用 "a generation..." 或 "generations..." 作為填充詞,引出後續的比較或觀察。 EN: The changes we've seen in, well, a generation, are just astounding. 翻譯: 我們在,嗯,一個世代的時間裡看到的變化,真是驚人。

EN:It might take, you know, generations to really solve this environmental issue.

翻譯:可能要,你知道,好幾個世代才能真正解決這個環境問題。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式報告中,應避免將 "generation" 用作模糊的時間填充詞(如「停頓填充」中的用法)。建議使用更精確的時間範圍(例如 "over the past thirty years" 或 "for multiple decades")來替代口語中較隨意的 "for generations" 這類表達,以增強論述的嚴謹性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Generation"?What fixed phrases with "Generation" should I remember?

next generation

adj + generation

下一代

generation gap

generation + noun

代溝

from generation to generation

prep + generation + prep + generation

世代相傳

younger generation

adj + generation

年輕一代

power generation

noun + generation

發電

first-generation

adj (hyphenated) + noun

第一代

lost generation

adj + generation

迷失的一代

new generation

adj + generation

新一代

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Generation"?Which "Generation" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He is part of new generation.

He is part of a new generation.

"generation" 是可數名詞,指特定的一群人時,通常需要冠詞(a/the)或所有格(our, this)。

×The younger generations faces different challenges.

The younger generation faces different challenges. / The younger generations face different challenges.

主詞與動詞必須一致。單數 "generation" 搭配單數動詞(faces),複數 "generations" 搭配複數動詞(face)。

×This is a problem for generation Z.

This is a problem for Generation Z.

當 "generation" 作為特定世代名稱的一部分時(如 Generation X, Baby Boomer generation),它通常是專有名詞的一部分,需要大寫。

×My father's generation is 50 years old.

My father is 50 years old. / My father belongs to a generation that is now in their 50s.

"generation" 指的是一個群體,不是個人的年齡。描述個人年齡應用 "is ... years old"。描述一個世代大致的年齡層,可用 "is in their ..."。

×The problem of generation gap is common.

The problem of the generation gap is common.

複合名詞 "generation gap"(代溝)前通常需要定冠詞 "the",因為它指的是一個特定的概念。

×This power plant generations electricity.

This power plant generates electricity.

"generation" 是名詞,動詞形式是 "generate"。勿混淆詞性。

詞形變化

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generation 在英語中是什麼意思?