1. to make something better or become better
使某事物變得更好；改進
I want to improve my English speaking skills.
我想提升我的英語口說能力。
The company is trying to improve its customer service.
這家公司正試圖改善其客戶服務。
Improve Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
improve
verb
快速理解
What does "Improve" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Improve"?
「improve」意指使某事物變得更好或品質更高。
- 1
提升品質或狀態
EN: to make something better in quality or condition
翻譯: 提升某事物的品質或改善其狀態。
- 2
增進技能或能力
EN: to become better at a skill or ability
翻譯: 在某項技能或能力上變得更出色。
- 3
改善健康或狀況
EN: to get better in health or situation
翻譯: 健康狀況或處境好轉。
- 4
增加價值或效用
EN: to add value or make more useful
翻譯: 增加價值或使其更有用。
小提醒：「improve」是不及物動詞時，主詞本身變好（如：His health improved.）；是及物動詞時，則是使受詞變好（如：She improved her skills.）。注意主被動關係。
發音（How to Pronounce "Improve" in English）
How to pronounce "Improve" in English?"Improve" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Improve" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Improve"?How does "Improve" change by context?
2. to get better at doing something; to make progress
在某方面變得更好；進步
Her health has improved a lot since she started exercising.
自從她開始運動後，她的健康狀況改善了很多。
He's been practicing every day to improve at chess.
他每天都在練習，以求在西洋棋上有所進步。
3. to increase the value or quality of something
提升某事物的價值或品質
Renovating the kitchen will improve the value of the house.
翻新廚房將會提升這棟房子的價值。
Adding more spices can improve the flavor of the dish.
多加一些香料可以提升這道菜的風味。
4. to make land or property more useful or productive
改良（土地或財產）使其更有用或更具生產力
They improved the land by installing an irrigation system.
他們安裝了灌溉系統來改良這塊土地。
The new owners have greatly improved the old farm.
新主人極大地改良了這個舊農場。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Improve"?How to make natural sentences with "Improve"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| improve + noun | 改善（某事物） | We need to improve our customer service. (我們需要改善我們的客戶服務。) |
| improve + on + noun | 在（某事物）上改進 | The new model improves on the previous design. (新機型在之前的設計上有所改進。) |
| improve + with + noun | 隨著（某事物）而改善 | Your pronunciation will improve with practice. (你的發音會隨著練習而改善。) |
| improve + by + V-ing | 透過（做某事）來改善 | You can improve your health by exercising regularly. (你可以透過規律運動來改善健康。) |
| improve + steadily/gradually/significantly | 穩定地/逐漸地/顯著地改善 | Her English has improved significantly. (她的英語已顯著改善。) |
| need to improve | 需要改進 | This area needs to improve. (這個領域需要改進。) |
| try to improve | 試圖改善 | He is trying to improve his grades. (他正試圖改善他的成績。) |
| help + (object) + improve | 幫助（某人/某物）改善 | A good teacher can help students improve. (一位好老師能幫助學生進步。) |
用法說明
How is "Improve" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Improve"?
improve + V-ing vs improve + to + V
- improve + V-ing 表示「在（做某事）方面有所進步或提升」，強調的是在一個持續的活動或過程中變得更好。
- improve + to + V 的結構在標準英語中並不正確。正確的用法是 improve + 名詞 或 improve + 介系詞片語。
- 若要表達「為了（做某事）而改進」，通常會使用 improve in order to + V 或 improve so as to + V。
- 另一個常見的錯誤是 would improve to + V，這同樣不正確。應使用 would improve by + V-ing 或 would improve if + 子句。
對比範例： EN: She needs to improve speaking in public. 翻譯: 她需要改進公開演說的能力。
EN:The software was improved in order to run faster.
翻譯:這款軟體經過改進，是為了運行得更快。
總結建議
建議使用 improve + 名詞/V-ing 或 improve in order to + V，並避免使用 improve to + V 這種不正確的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Improve" and similar words?How to choose "Improve" vs alternatives?
improve vs enhance
「improve」強調從不足或不好的狀態變得更好，常用於整體品質、技能或狀況的進步。而「enhance」則是在已經不錯的基礎上，進一步提升其價值、吸引力或效能，使其更出色。
improve vs amend
「improve」泛指使事物變得更好，範圍廣泛。而「amend」特指對文件、法律、條款或聲明進行正式的修改、更正或補充，通常用於較正式的文本或法律情境。
improve vs upgrade
「improve」是通用詞，指任何形式的改善。而「upgrade」通常指用更新、更好的版本或型號來替換現有事物，或指系統性地提升到更高的標準、等級或規格，尤其在科技、設備或服務方面。
口語用法
How is "Improve" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Improve"?
引述
在轉述他人意見或建議時，常用來緩和語氣，表示這不是說話者本人的直接要求。 EN: My teacher said I should improve my handwriting before the exam. 翻譯: 我的老師說我應該在考試前改善一下我的字跡。
EN:She keeps telling me to improve my time management.
翻譯:她一直告訴我要改善我的時間管理。
語氣強調
與「really」、「definitely」、「so much」等副詞連用，強調改善的意圖、必要性或程度。 EN: I really need to improve my Mandarin listening skills. 翻譯: 我真的需要提升我的中文聽力。
EN:The service here has improved so much since last year.
翻譯:這裡的服務比起去年真的改善了好多。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，用「to improve...」或「improving...」作為暫時的填充語，帶出接下來要說的具體方面。 EN: The key point for our team is... to improve communication between departments. 翻譯: 我們團隊的關鍵在於...改善部門之間的溝通。
EN:What we're focusing on now is... improving the user experience.
翻譯:我們現在專注的是...提升使用者體驗。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免使用上述口語中的停頓填充結構。建議直接、明確地指出需要改進的具體領域，例如使用「The primary objective is to enhance operational efficiency」而非口語化的填充句式。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Improve"?What fixed phrases with "Improve" should I remember?
improve on
improve on something
在原有基礎上做得更好；改進
improve oneself
improve oneself
提升自我；自我改進
improve relations
improve relations (with/between)
改善關係
improve dramatically
improve dramatically/significantly
顯著改善；大幅提升
improve with practice
improve with practice
透過練習而進步
improve the situation
improve the situation/conditions
改善情況/條件
room for improvement
there is room for improvement
有改進的空間
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Improve"?Which "Improve" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I want to improve my English level.
✓I want to improve my English.
在英文中，"improve" 後面直接接要改進的事物（如 English, skills），通常不需要加上 "level"。加上 "level" 是多餘且不自然的。
×This medicine can improve your health better.
✓This medicine can improve your health.
"Improve" 本身已包含「變得更好」的意思，因此後面再加 "better" 是語義重複。正確用法是直接說 "improve something"。
×I improved my English by watching movies.
✓I improved my English by watching movies.
這個句子本身正確。常見的學習者錯誤是誤用介系詞，例如說成 "I improved my English from watching movies." 或 "I improved my English with watching movies."。正確的介系詞是 "by" 後接動名詞（V-ing）來表示方法。
×We need to improve the situation of pollution.
✓We need to improve the pollution situation. / We need to address the pollution problem.
"Improve the situation of..." 是受中文「改善...的情況」影響的直譯，在英文中不自然。通常直接說 "improve + [問題/事物]"，或用更準確的動詞如 "address"（處理）、"solve"（解決）。
×My English has improved a lot since I came here.
✓My English has improved a lot since I came here.
這個句子本身正確。常見的時態錯誤是在描述從過去持續到現在的進步時，使用一般過去式（如 "My English improved a lot since..."）。由於 "since" 引導的時間起點在過去並持續到現在，主要子句應使用現在完成式（has improved）。
×I hope you can improve your mistake.
✓I hope you can correct your mistake.
"Improve" 意指使某事物變得更好，通常用於技能、品質、狀況等。對於具體的「錯誤」（mistake），正確的動詞是 "correct"（改正）或 "fix"（修正）。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Improve"?What are tense/participle forms of "Improve"?
improves(3rd_singular)improving(present_participle)improved(past)improved(past_participle)