Gift Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

gift

verb

快速理解

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

「gift」作動詞時,主要指贈送或賦予某人某物,尤其指天賦或才能。

  1. 1

    贈送

    EN: to give something as a gift

    翻譯: 贈送(禮物)

  2. 2

    賦予(才能)

    EN: to endow someone with a natural ability or talent

    翻譯: 賦予(天賦或才能)

  3. 3

    無償給予

    EN: to give something without expecting payment

    翻譯: 無償給予

小提醒:注意「gift」作動詞時,常與「with」連用,表示「賦予…(才能)」,例如:She was gifted with a beautiful voice.(她天生擁有一副好嗓子。)

發音(How to Pronounce "Gift" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Gift" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to give something as a gift

贈送,把…作為禮物送給

She gifted her old books to the local library.

她將她的舊書贈送給了當地圖書館。

For his birthday, they gifted him a new watch.

為了慶祝他的生日,他們送了他一隻新手錶作為禮物。

2. to endow or provide with a natural ability or talent

賦予(天賦、才能)

He was gifted with an incredible memory.

他被賦予了驚人的記憶力。

She is gifted in mathematics from a young age.

她從小就在數學方面很有天賦。

3. to give in a generous or seemingly effortless way

(慷慨或輕鬆地)給予,提供

The veteran striker gifted a perfect pass to his teammate for the winning goal.

這位經驗豐富的前鋒為隊友送出一記完美的傳球,助其攻入致勝一球。

Her smile gifted the room with warmth.

她的笑容為整個房間帶來了溫暖。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Gift"?How to make natural sentences with "Gift"?
PatternMeaningExample
gift + noun (to someone)贈送某物(給某人)He gifted a book to his niece. (他贈送了一本書給他的姪女。)
gift + someone + with + noun以某物贈予某人The company gifted its employees with a holiday bonus. (公司贈予員工一筆假期獎金。)
gift + someone + noun贈送某人某物She gifted me a beautiful painting. (她贈送了我一幅美麗的畫作。)
be gifted + with + noun被賦予某物(天賦、才能)He is gifted with an incredible memory. (他被賦予了驚人的記憶力。)
gift + over + noun (e.g., property)轉讓(財產等)The founder gifted over his shares to a charitable trust. (創辦人將他的股份轉讓給了一個慈善信託。)

用法說明

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

gift doing vs gift to do

  • 動詞 gift 通常用於表示「贈送」具體物品或抽象事物(如機會、時間)。其後接直接受詞,或使用 gift something to someonegift someone with something 的結構。
  • 在標準用法中,gift 作為動詞時,後面不直接接動名詞(gift doing)或不定詞(gift to do)來表示「贈送做某事的行為」。
  • 若要表達「贈送做某事的機會或權利」,通常會使用名詞 gift 搭配 ofto,例如 the gift of seeinga gift to travel
  • 口語或創意寫作中,可能會出現 gift someone doing something 的結構,意指「賦予某人做某事的條件」,但這並非最常見的標準用法。 EN: She gifted her collection of novels to the local library. 翻譯: 她將她的小說收藏贈送給了當地圖書館。

EN:The scholarship gifted him the opportunity to study abroad.

翻譯:這份獎學金給了他出國留學的機會。

總結建議

建議將 gift 作為動詞時,專注於「贈送某物給某人」的核心用法,避免其後直接接動詞形式。

易混淆對比

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

gift vs give

「gift」強調正式、隆重地贈與,通常指貴重或有意義的禮物;「give」則是一般性的給予,範圍更廣。

gift vs present

作動詞時,「gift」和「present」都指正式贈送,但「present」更強調公開、儀式性地呈獻。

gift vs endow

兩者皆可指「賦予」才能或特質,但「endow」更正式,常用於被動語態,且常與機構捐贈相關。

口語用法

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

引述

在轉述他人話語或想法時,口語中常用 "gift" 來表示「贈送」或「給予」的動作,語氣較為隨意。 EN: She was like, "I'm going to gift him my old guitar." 翻譯: 她當時就說:「我打算把我那把舊吉他送給他。」

EN:He said he would gift the company shares to his children.

翻譯:他說他會把公司股份送給他的孩子們。

語氣強調

在非正式對話中,有時會用 "gift" 來強調給予的慷慨或特別性,帶有「大方饋贈」的意味。 EN: Don't just give it, gift it! Make it special. 翻譯: 別只是給,要當成禮物來送!讓它變得特別一點。

EN:I'm not lending you money; I'm gifting it to you. No need to pay back.

翻譯:我不是借你錢,我是把錢送給你。不用還。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,有時會重複或使用 "gift" 作為暫時的停頓詞,尤其在討論送禮計畫時。 EN: So for her birthday, I want to... gift... maybe a trip? 翻譯: 所以為了她的生日,我想...送...也許一趟旅行?

EN:We could, you know, gift... uh, gift some homemade cookies.

翻譯:我們可以,你知道的,送...呃,送一些自製餅乾。

正式書寫注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "gift" 用作動詞。建議使用更正式的詞彙,如 "present"、"bestow"、"donate" 或 "give" 來替代,以符合文體要求。

常見短語

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

gift someone something

gift + [recipient] + [object]

將某物贈送給某人

gift something to someone

gift + [object] + to + [recipient]

將某物贈予某人

be gifted with

be gifted with + [quality/talent]

天生具有(某種特質或天賦)

gift away

gift away + [object]

贈送掉,送出

gift a subscription

gift + a subscription (to something)

贈送(某物的)訂閱

gift an experience

gift + an experience

贈送體驗(而非實物)

常見錯誤

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

×She gifted me a book.

She gave me a book as a gift.

在英文中,'gift' 作為動詞較為正式且不常用於日常口語。日常對話中,'give' 更自然。'gift' 作動詞時,通常用於正式場合或書面語,強調贈與的正式性或慷慨性。

×I will gift you this on your birthday.

I will give you this for your birthday.

表達未來要送禮物時,使用 'give' 比 'gift' 更為自然。'gift' 作動詞時,常帶有一次性、正式或重大贈與的含義,不適合用於日常小禮物的情境。

×He gifted her with a necklace.

He gave her a necklace. / He presented her with a necklace.

'Gift someone with something' 的結構雖然存在,但聽起來相當正式且略顯冗長。在大多數情況下,簡單的 'give' 或更正式的 'present' 是更好的選擇。

×This book was gifted by my teacher.

This book was a gift from my teacher. / My teacher gave me this book.

在英文被動語態中,'gifted' 聽起來不自然且過於正式。描述禮物來源時,使用名詞 'gift' 或主動語態的 'give' 更為常見和自然。

×I gifted my time to volunteer at the shelter.

I donated my time to volunteer at the shelter. / I gave my time to volunteer at the shelter.

'Gift' 作為動詞通常用於贈送實體物品或金錢,不適用於時間、努力等抽象概念。對於抽象事物的給予,應使用 'donate'、'give' 或 'devote'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Gift"?What are tense/participle forms of "Gift"?
gifts(3rd_singular)gifting(present_participle)gifted(past)gifted(past_participle)
gift 在英語中是什麼意思?