1. to recognize or be able to name someone or something
辨認出，識別
Can you identify the man in this photo?
你能辨認出這張照片中的男子嗎？
The witness was able to identify the suspect in a police lineup.
目擊者能在警方列隊指認中辨認出嫌犯。
Identify Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
identify
verb
快速理解
What does "Identify" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Identify"?
意指辨認出某人或某物，或是在情感、理念上與之產生連結。
- 1
辨認出
EN: to recognize and name someone or something
翻譯: 指認出某人或某物的身分或名稱。
- 2
發現、確定
EN: to find or establish the nature or cause of something
翻譯: 指發現或確定某事物的本質、原因或問題所在。
- 3
產生共鳴、認同
EN: to feel that you share or understand the feelings, ideas, or situation of someone/something
翻譯: 指在情感、想法或處境上與某人或某事物產生共鳴或認同感。
小提醒：注意 "identify with" 是常用片語，表示「認同…；與…產生共鳴」，後面接的是認同的對象，而非被辨認的對象。
發音（How to Pronounce "Identify" in English）
How to pronounce "Identify" in English?"Identify" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Identify" from YouTube Videos
Users You Don't Want by Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
“and it's like if you can identify the hijack users, you need to kick them out, like they're actually going to hurt you more than they're gonna help you.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Identify"?How does "Identify" change by context?
2. to find or discover something
找出，發現
The study aims to identify the main causes of the problem.
這項研究旨在找出問題的主要原因。
We need to identify areas where we can save money.
我們需要找出可以省錢的地方。
3. to feel that you are the same as someone or share their characteristics
認同，產生共鳴
Many young people identify with the struggles of the main character.
許多年輕人對主角的掙扎產生共鳴。
She identifies strongly with her cultural heritage.
她對自己的文化傳承有強烈的認同感。
4. to officially state or prove who or what someone or something is
確認（身份），鑑定
The body has not yet been formally identified.
屍體的身份尚未被正式確認。
The police identified the substance as an illegal drug.
警方鑑定該物質為非法藥物。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Identify"?How to make natural sentences with "Identify"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| identify + noun/pronoun | 辨認出（某人或某物） | The witness was able to identify the suspect in the lineup. (目擊者能在列隊中指認出嫌犯。) |
| identify + with + noun/pronoun | 認同；與…產生共鳴 | Many readers identify with the struggles of the main character. (許多讀者對主角的掙扎感同身受。) |
| identify + noun/pronoun + as + noun | 將…辨識為；確認…是 | The system identified the virus as a new strain. (系統將該病毒辨識為一種新變種。) |
| be identified + as + noun | 被認定為；被辨識為 | The substance was identified as a harmless chemical. (該物質被鑑定為一種無害的化學品。) |
| identify + wh-clause (e.g., what, who, where) | 確定…（是什麼、是誰、在哪裡等） | We need to identify what caused the problem. (我們需要確定是什麼導致了這個問題。) |
| identify + noun/pronoun + by + noun | 透過…來辨認 | You can identify the bird by its distinctive call. (你可以透過其獨特的叫聲來辨認這種鳥。) |
用法說明
How is "Identify" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Identify"?
identify + noun/pronoun vs identify + with + noun/pronoun
- identify + noun/pronoun 主要表示「辨認出、確認」某個對象的身份或本質。
- identify + with + noun/pronoun 則表示「認同、與...產生共鳴」，指在情感、想法或經歷上與某人或某事物有連結。
- 在「identify + with」的結構中，受詞通常是人物、群體、感受或處境。
- 兩者的受詞不同，表達的關係也完全不同，一個是外向的辨認，一個是內向的認同。 EN: The witness could identify the suspect in the lineup. 翻譯: 目擊者能在列隊中指認出嫌疑犯。
EN:Many readers identify with the protagonist's struggle.
翻譯:許多讀者對主角的掙扎感同身受。
EN:The software can identify potential security threats.
翻譯:該軟體能識別潛在的安全威脅。
EN:She doesn't identify with the values of that organization.
翻譯:她無法認同那個組織的價值觀。
總結建議
使用 identify 時，若後接 with 則表示「認同」，若直接接名詞則通常表示「辨認、識別」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Identify" and similar words?How to choose "Identify" vs alternatives?
identify vs recognize
「identify」強調指認出特定對象或身份，常需具體細節；「recognize」則強調認出已知或熟悉的人事物。
identify vs distinguish
「identify」是確認單一對象的身份；「distinguish」是在兩個或多個對象間找出差異。
identify vs determine
「identify」指認出已存在的事物；「determine」則指經過調查或計算後「決定」或「查明」原因、事實等。
口語用法
How is "Identify" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Identify"?
引述
在轉述他人意見或想法時，常用來引導出內容。 EN: He identified the main issue as a lack of communication. 翻譯: 他指出主要問題在於缺乏溝通。
EN:She identified herself as being in favor of the change.
翻譯:她表明自己支持這項改變。
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會加重語氣來強調確認或發現的過程。 EN: I can't identify who it was just from the voice. 翻譯: 我光聽聲音實在無法辨認出是誰。
EN:So you're saying you can identify the exact moment it broke?
翻譯:所以你是說，你能確切指出它是什麼時候壞的？
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，用作短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: The key point is to... identify... what the customer really needs. 翻譯: 關鍵是要...找出...客戶真正的需求是什麼。
EN:We need to, uh, identify a better approach for this.
翻譯:我們需要，呃，找出一個更好的方法來處理這件事。
注意：以上口語用法在正式書寫或學術報告中應避免，建議使用更直接、結構完整的句子。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Identify"?What fixed phrases with "Identify" should I remember?
identify with
identify with [someone/something]
對某人或某事物產生共鳴、認同
identify as
identify as [noun/adjective]
自我認同為（某種身份、群體等）
identify the problem
identify the problem
找出問題、識別問題所在
identify a need
identify a need
識別出需求
identify the cause
identify the cause (of something)
找出（某事的）原因
identify trends
identify trends
識別趨勢
identify opportunities
identify opportunities
識別機會
identify strongly
identify strongly with
強烈認同
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Identify"?Which "Identify" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I can identify the suspect with the photo.
✓I can identify the suspect from the photo.
使用 "identify someone/something from something" 表示從某物中辨識出，而非 "with"。"With" 通常表示使用工具，但在此語境下，"from" 才是正確的介系詞，表示來源或依據。
×He identified the problem a software bug.
✓He identified the problem as a software bug.
當要說明辨識出的對象是「什麼」時，必須使用 "identify something as something" 的結構，其中連接詞 "as" 不可省略，意為「將...辨識為...」。
×The dictionary identifies this word.
✓The dictionary defines this word.
"Identify" 意指「辨認出、確認」一個已存在的人事物。"Define" 意指「下定義、解釋」一個詞彙或概念的意思。字典是解釋字義，而非辨認出某個字。
×She identifies with the character's struggles.
✓She identifies with the character's struggles.
此句本身正確，但學習者常誤用 "identify" 來表示「認同」時，忘記必須使用 "identify with someone/something" 的結構，而錯誤寫成 "She identifies the character's struggles."。"Identify with" 是一個固定片語，意為「對...產生共鳴、認同」。
×The cause of the fire was identified by the investigator.
✓The investigator identified the cause of the fire.
被動語態 "was identified by" 在文法上正確，但在一般寫作或口語中，主動語態通常更直接有力。除非要強調受詞（火災原因）或動作執行者（調查員）不明確，否則建議使用主動語態。
×They identified as the primary issue the budget.
✓They identified the budget as the primary issue.
"Identify" 的標準句型是「identify + 受詞 + as + 補語」。不應將受詞（the budget）與補語（the primary issue）的順序顛倒，或將受詞置於句末，這會使句子不自然且難以理解。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Identify"?What are tense/participle forms of "Identify"?
identifies(3rd_singular)identifying(present_participle)identified(past)identified(past_participle)