1. to make something more firm, solid, or resistant
使某物變得更堅硬、牢固或更具抵抗力
The cold weather will harden the ground.
寒冷的天氣會使地面變硬。
They added a special chemical to harden the concrete.
他們添加了一種特殊化學物質來使混凝土硬化。
Harder Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
harder
verb
快速理解
What does "Harder" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Harder"?
「harder」是「hard」的比較級，主要用作形容詞或副詞，但也可在特定語境下作為動詞使用，意指「更努力地工作或嘗試」。
- 1
更努力地工作
EN: to work harder
翻譯: 更努力地工作
- 2
更用力地嘗試
EN: to try harder
翻譯: 更用力地嘗試
- 3
更用力地推/壓
EN: to push/press harder
翻譯: 更用力地推/壓
小提醒：「harder」作動詞使用時，通常與特定的動作動詞（如 work, try, push）結合，形成「動詞 + harder」的片語結構，本身不單獨作為主要動詞。
發音（How to Pronounce "Harder" in English）
How to pronounce "Harder" in English?"Harder" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Harder" from YouTube Videos
Consume Information That Encourages You To Do More - Dalton Caldwell
Y Combinator
“if it's inspiring to build more things, it's inspiring you to work harder.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Harder"?How does "Harder" change by context?
2. to become less sensitive or more determined, especially emotionally
（尤指情感上）變得不那麼敏感或更加堅定
Years of working in the emergency room hardened her to tragedy.
在急診室工作多年使她對悲劇變得麻木。
His resolve hardened after hearing the news.
聽到這個消息後，他的決心更加堅定了。
3. to make a rule, policy, or attitude more strict or severe
使規則、政策或態度變得更嚴格或嚴厲
The government is planning to harden its stance on immigration.
政府計劃對移民問題採取更強硬的立場。
The bank hardened its lending criteria after the financial crisis.
金融危機後，銀行收緊了貸款標準。
4. to become physically firm or set
（物理上）變硬、凝固
Wait for the glue to harden completely before moving the pieces.
等膠水完全凝固後再移動部件。
The wax will harden as it cools.
蠟冷卻後會變硬。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Harder"?How to make natural sentences with "Harder"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| harder + noun | 使…更堅硬、更牢固 | The new coating will harder the surface. (新的塗層會使表面更堅硬。) |
| harder + up | 使…變得更嚴厲、更強硬 | The government decided to harder up its stance on illegal immigration. (政府決定對非法移民採取更強硬的立場。) |
| harder + against + noun | 對…採取更強硬的態度或行動 | The coach told the team to harder against their opponents in the second half. (教練告訴球隊下半場要對對手施加更大壓力。) |
| harder + one's heart | 使心腸變硬、變得鐵石心腸 | The repeated betrayals caused him to harder his heart. (一再的背叛使他心腸變硬了。) |
| harder + with + age/time | 隨著時間變得更加堅硬或嚴厲 | The old regulations have hardened with time and no longer fit modern needs. (舊法規隨著時間變得僵化，已不再符合現代需求。) |
用法說明
How is "Harder" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Harder"?
harder doing vs harder to do
- harder doing 通常用於描述某個正在進行的活動或習慣性動作本身變得更加困難。
- harder to do 則更常用於指某件特定、具體或未來要做的事情變得更難完成，或從旁觀者角度評論其難度增加。
- 在比較兩件不同事情的難度時，通常使用 harder to do 的結構。
- 在非正式口語中，兩者有時可以互換，但 harder to do 的使用範圍更廣。 EN: The noise made concentrating on my book harder. 翻譯: 噪音讓我更難專心看書。
EN:With the new rules, it's harder to get approval for the project.
翻譯:有了新規定，要讓這個專案獲得批准更難了。
EN:Running became harder after my injury.
翻譯:受傷後，跑步變得更加困難。
EN:It's harder to run a marathon than a 10k race.
翻譯:跑馬拉松比跑十公里賽事要難得多。
總結建議
一般情況下，使用 harder to do 來表達「更難做某事」是較為通用且安全的選擇。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Harder" and similar words?How to choose "Harder" vs alternatives?
harder vs tougher
「harder」強調增加努力或強度以完成任務；「tougher」則更常描述增加韌性、嚴厲程度或困難性質。
harder vs more difficult
「harder」口語中常等同於「more difficult」，但「harder」更直接強調所需的體力或努力程度。
harder vs more intensely
「harder」作副詞時，常指更用力或更努力；「more intensely」則強調更高強度或更專注的情感與過程。
口語用法
How is "Harder" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Harder"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人要求或鼓勵的話語。 EN: She kept telling me, "Try harder, you can do it." 翻譯: 她一直跟我說：「再努力一點，你可以的。」
EN:My coach always says, "Push harder in the final stretch!"
翻譯:我的教練總是說：「最後階段要更用力推！」
語氣強調
用於加強語氣，表達決心或對現狀的不滿，常與人稱代詞連用。 EN: I need to work harder if I want that promotion. 翻譯: 如果我想升職，就必須更努力工作。
EN:You should study harder for your exams.
翻譯:你應該為考試更用功讀書。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為填充詞，引出後續更具體的說明或行動。 EN: We need to... try harder... maybe get a tutor. 翻譯: 我們需要…更努力一點…或許找個家教。
EN:The plan is to push harder, you know, put in extra hours.
翻譯:計畫就是要更拚一點，你知道的，多投入一些時間。
正式寫作注意：在正式書寫或報告中，應避免將 "harder" 用於口語填充或過於隨意的引述結構。建議使用更完整、正式的句式來表達比較級或加強語氣的語意，例如 "with greater effort" 或 "more assiduously"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Harder"?What fixed phrases with "Harder" should I remember?
try harder
verb + harder
更努力嘗試
work harder
verb + harder
更努力工作
push harder
verb + harder
更用力推；施加更大壓力
study harder
verb + harder
更用功讀書
hit harder
verb + harder
打擊更用力；影響更嚴重
fight harder
verb + harder
更努力奮鬥
breathe harder
verb + harder
呼吸更急促/用力
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Harder"?Which "Harder" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×You need to harder study.
✓You need to study harder.
「harder」在此為副詞，修飾動詞「study」，應置於動詞之後。不可將「harder」誤用作動詞。
×He tried harder finish the project.
✓He tried harder to finish the project.
「try harder」後接動詞不定詞（to + V）表示「更努力去做某事」，不可省略「to」。
×He works harder his brother.
✓He works harder than his brother.
進行比較時，必須使用「than」來連接比較的對象。
×You need to more harder.
✓You need to work much harder.
「harder」已是比較級，不可再與「more」連用。若要加強語氣，應使用「much」、「a lot」、「far」等副詞。
×I will harder it.
✓I will work harder on it.
「harder」是副詞，不能直接接受詞。必須與動詞（如 work, try, push）連用，再接介系詞（如 on, at）引導受詞。
×Yesterday he harders to solve the problem.
✓Yesterday he tried harder to solve the problem.
「harder」沒有動詞變化，不可加「-s」或改變形式。時態應由主要動詞（如 tried）來表現。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Harder"?What are tense/participle forms of "Harder"?
harders(3rd_singular)hardering(present_participle)hardered(past)hardered(past_participle)