1. to put people or things together in a group
將人或事物分組、歸類
The teacher grouped the students by their reading level.
老師根據學生的閱讀程度將他們分組。
We need to group these books by genre.
我們需要按類型將這些書歸類。
Group Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
group
verb
快速理解
What does "Group" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Group"?
「group」作動詞時，主要指將事物或人分類、聚集或組織起來。
- 1
分類；歸類
EN: to put things or people into categories based on shared characteristics
翻譯: 根據共同特徵將事物或人分門別類。
- 2
聚集；集合
EN: to gather or form a cluster
翻譯: 使聚集在一起或形成一個群體。
- 3
分組；編組
EN: to organize people or things into specific units for a purpose
翻譯: 為了特定目的，將人或事物組織成特定的小組或單位。
小提醒：「group」作動詞時，常與介系詞「by」、「according to」、「into」或「together」連用，以說明分類的依據或結果，例如「group by color」或「group into teams」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Group" in English）
How to pronounce "Group" in English?"Group" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Group" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Group"?How does "Group" change by context?
2. to form a group or gather together
聚集、集合成群
The children grouped around the storyteller.
孩子們圍繞在講故事的人身邊。
Protesters grouped in front of the city hall.
抗議者在市政廳前聚集。
3. to organize data or items into related sets
將數據或項目組織成相關的集合
You can group the survey results by age and gender.
你可以按年齡和性別將調查結果分組。
The software allows you to group files by project.
這個軟體允許你按專案將檔案分組。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Group"?How to make natural sentences with "Group"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| group + noun (plural) | 將…分組；將…歸類 | The teacher grouped the students by ability. (老師根據能力將學生分組。) |
| group + noun + into + category | 將…分成…類 | We can group these animals into mammals and reptiles. (我們可以將這些動物分成哺乳類和爬蟲類。) |
| group + together | 聚集在一起 | The guide grouped the tourists together before entering the temple. (導遊在進入寺廟前將遊客聚集在一起。) |
| be grouped + with + noun | 被與…歸為一組 | In the study, mice were grouped with rats. (在這項研究中，老鼠被與大鼠歸為一組。) |
| group + around/under/beneath + noun | 聚集在…周圍/下方 | The children grouped around the storyteller. (孩子們聚集在說故事的人周圍。) |
用法說明
How is "Group" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Group"?
group + 名詞 vs group + 介系詞片語
- group + 名詞 通常表示將多個同類的項目或人「歸類、分組」在一起，作為一個集合體來看待。
- group + 介系詞片語 (如 under/into/by) 則強調分組的「標準、類別或方式」，說明是依據什麼原則或放入哪個類別。
- 兩者常可互換，但 group + 名詞 較為簡潔直接；group + 介系詞片語 則在需要明確指出分類依據時更為清晰。 EN: The teacher grouped the students by their ability levels. 翻譯: 老師根據學生的能力水平將他們分組。
EN:The teacher grouped the students into advanced and beginner levels.
翻譯:老師將學生分為高級組和初級組。
EN:The software can group files by date or by type.
翻譯:這款軟體可以按日期或類型將檔案分組。
EN:We grouped all the feedback under three main categories.
翻譯:我們將所有回饋意見歸為三大類。
總結建議
當只需表達「分組」動作時用「group + 名詞」；若需明確指出分類的依據或結果類別，則使用「group + 介系詞片語」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Group" and similar words?How to choose "Group" vs alternatives?
group vs classify
「group」強調將事物聚集在一起形成一個集合，過程較為概括；「classify」則強調根據特定標準或系統進行分類、歸檔，過程更為精細和系統化。
group vs organize
「group」主要指將相似項目聚集在一起；「organize」涵義更廣，指有系統地安排或整理，可能包含分組、排序、規劃等多個步驟。
group vs assemble
「group」通常指將分散的相似項目聚集；「assemble」常指將多個部分或人員集合起來以形成一個完整的整體或進行某項活動。
口語用法
How is "Group" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Group"?
引述
在轉述他人意見或概括討論時，常用 "group" 來簡潔地總結。 EN: So, if we group everyone's feedback, the main concern is about the timeline. 翻譯: 所以，如果我們把大家的意見歸納起來，主要的擔憂是時間表。
EN:She grouped our suggestions into three main categories.
翻譯:她把我們的建議分成了三大類。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與 "together"、"all" 等詞連用，以強調集體行動或整理的動作。 EN: Let's group all the similar items together to save space. 翻譯: 我們把類似的東西都歸在一起，好節省空間。
EN:We need to group up and finish this by noon.
翻譯:我們得聚在一起，中午前完成這個。
停頓填充
在思考如何組織想法或物品時，會用 "group" 作為一個過渡詞。 EN: Okay, to make sense of this data... we should, uh, group it by region first. 翻譯: 好，要理解這些數據... 我們應該，呃，先按地區分組。
EN:The next step would be to... group the team based on their expertise.
翻譯:下一步是... 根據他們的專長來分組。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免口語化的填充詞（如 "uh"）及過於鬆散的句子結構。建議使用更精確的動詞，如 "categorize"、"classify" 或 "organize" 來替代重複使用的 "group"，並確保邏輯連貫、表述嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Group"?What fixed phrases with "Group" should I remember?
group together
group together
將…聚集在一起；歸類
group by
group [something] by [category]
按…分組/分類
group into
group [something] into [number/category]
分成…組；歸入…類
group under
group [something] under [heading/category]
歸在…標題/類別下
group closely
group closely
緊密地聚集/分組
group randomly
group randomly
隨機分組
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Group"?Which "Group" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need to group the students into three groups.
✓We need to group the students into three teams/classes.
Avoid using 'group' as both the verb and the noun for the resulting collection in the same sentence, as it sounds repetitive. Use a synonym for the noun (e.g., teams, categories, clusters).
×The teacher grouped the students with their ability levels.
✓The teacher grouped the students by/according to their ability levels.
When describing the criterion or basis for grouping, use 'by', 'according to', or 'based on', not 'with'. 'With' is used to indicate accompaniment, not classification.
×The children grouped to discuss the game.
✓The children grouped together to discuss the game. / The children gathered to discuss the game.
'Group' as a verb is typically transitive (needs an object) or used with 'together' as an intransitive phrasal verb. If you mean 'come together', 'gather' is often more natural for an intransitive use.
×Group the animals into a carnivores and herbivores.
✓Group the animals into carnivores and herbivores.
When the group names are plural nouns (e.g., 'carnivores', 'teams'), do not use the indefinite article 'a/an' before them. The article is only used before singular group names (e.g., 'into a large team').
×The participants were grouped by the researcher into two conditions.
✓The researcher grouped the participants into two conditions.
While the passive voice is grammatically correct, overusing it can make writing weak or vague. Often, the active voice (stating who did the grouping) is clearer and more direct.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Group"?What are tense/participle forms of "Group"?
groups(3rd_singular)grouping(present_participle)grouped(past)grouped(past_participle)