Increase Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

increase

verb

快速理解

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

「increase」指數量、大小、程度或強度的增長。

  1. 1

    數量或規模變大

    EN: to become larger in amount, size, or number

    翻譯: 指數量、規模或數目變得更大。

  2. 2

    程度或強度上升

    EN: to rise in level, intensity, or degree

    翻譯: 指程度、強度或等級上升。

  3. 3

    使某物增加

    EN: to make something larger or greater

    翻譯: 指使某物的數量、大小或程度變得更大。

  4. 4

    逐漸增長

    EN: to grow or accumulate gradually over time

    翻譯: 指隨著時間逐漸累積或增長。

小提醒:注意「increase」作動詞時,主語可以是「事物本身增加」(不及物),也可以是「使事物增加」(及物)。例如:「The price increased.」(價格上漲了。) vs. 「They increased the price.」(他們提高了價格。)

發音(How to Pronounce "Increase" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Increase" from YouTube Videos

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>>. We don't think these broadcasts are very effective and the cost is high because they tend to increase North Korea's hostility towards us.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to become larger or greater in amount, number, or size

(數量、數目或規模)變大,增加,增長

The population of the city has increased rapidly.

這座城市的人口迅速增加了。

Our sales increased by 20% last quarter.

我們的銷售額上一季度增長了20%。

The temperature increases during the day.

白天的氣溫會升高。

2. to make something larger or greater in amount, number, or size

使(某物)變大;使(數量、數目或規模)增加

The company plans to increase production next year.

公司計劃明年提高產量。

We need to increase our efforts to finish on time.

我們需要加把勁才能準時完成。

He increased the volume of the music.

他把音樂的音量調大了。

3. to become more intense or severe

(強度或嚴重程度)加劇,增強

The pain in his leg increased with every step.

他腿上的疼痛隨著每一步而加劇。

Tensions between the two countries have increased recently.

兩國間的緊張關係最近加劇了。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Increase"?How to make natural sentences with "Increase"?
PatternMeaningExample
increase + (by) + amount/percentage增加(某個數量或百分比)The company's revenue increased by 15% last quarter. (該公司上一季的營收增加了15%。)
increase + from X to Y從X增加到YThe temperature increased from 20°C to 30°C. (氣溫從攝氏20度增加到30度。)
increase + in + noun在...方面增加There was a significant increase in demand. (需求有顯著的增加。)
increase + with + noun隨著...而增加The difficulty increases with each level. (難度隨著每個關卡而增加。)
increase + over time隨著時間增加The value of the property has increased over time. (這房產的價值隨著時間增加了。)
increase + steadily/rapidly/significantly穩定地/迅速地/顯著地增加The population is increasing rapidly. (人口正在迅速增加。)

用法說明

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

increase doing vs increase to do

  • increase doing 通常用於描述增加某種持續性或習慣性的活動、投入或努力。這裡的 "doing" 是動名詞,作為 "increase" 的受詞,強調活動本身。
  • increase to do 則較為少見,通常出現在特定結構中,例如 "increase (in order) to do" 表示「為了做某事而增加」,或 "would increase to + V" 表示「會增加到足以做某事的程度」。這裡的 "to do" 是不定詞,表示目的或結果。
  • 在商業或數據報告中,increase doing 更常用於說明增加某項業務活動(如投資、生產)。而 increase to do 則可能用於說明資源或數量增加到足以啟動新行動的門檻。 EN: The company plans to increase spending on research and development. 翻譯: 公司計劃增加研發支出。

EN:Our budget would need to increase to hire more staff.

翻譯:我們的預算需要增加才能僱用更多員工。

總結建議

在大多數表示「增加某項活動」的情況下,使用 increase doing;若想表達「增加到足以做某事」或「為了做某事而增加」,則可考慮使用 increase to do 結構。

易混淆對比

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

increase vs enhance

「increase」強調數量或程度的單純增加;「enhance」則強調品質、價值或吸引力的提升。

increase vs expand

「increase」主要指數量、強度或程度的增長;「expand」則強調範圍、規模或領域的擴大。

increase vs raise

「increase」可作及物或不及物動詞,描述自身或使他人/物增長;「raise」是及物動詞,強調人為地使某物提升。

口語用法

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

引述

在轉述他人說法或一般性陳述時,常以「increase」開頭,語氣較為客觀。 EN: They said the budget will increase next quarter. 翻譯: 他們說下一季的預算會增加。

EN:I heard the demand has increased a lot.

翻譯:我聽說需求量已經大幅增加了。

語氣強調

在對話中想強調增長幅度時,會搭配副詞或用手勢、語調來加強。 EN: Our sales just increased dramatically! 翻譯: 我們的銷售額剛剛暴增了!

EN:It didn't just increase a little; it doubled!

翻譯:這不只是增加一點點;是翻倍了!

停頓填充

在邊想邊說、組織思路時,可能會用「increase...」作為暫時的填充詞。 EN: So the plan is to... increase... our online presence first. 翻譯: 所以計畫是要...增加...我們的線上曝光度。

EN:We need to, uh, increase the team's efficiency somehow.

翻譯:我們需要,呃,想辦法提升團隊的效率。

正式寫作注意:在正式書面語(如報告、論文)中,應避免使用上述口語中的停頓填充(如「...increase...」)及過於隨意的強調方式(如「just increased dramatically!」),建議改用更精確、結構完整的句子來描述增長,例如「A significant increase was observed...」。

常見短語

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

increase by

increase by [amount/percentage]

增加了(某個數量或百分比)

increase from... to...

increase from [X] to [Y]

從...增加到...

increase dramatically

increase dramatically/sharply/significantly

急遽/大幅增加

increase steadily

increase steadily/gradually

穩定/逐漸增加

increase the likelihood

increase the likelihood/chance/risk of

增加...的可能性/機會/風險

increase pressure

increase pressure on [someone/something]

對...施加壓力

increase capacity

increase capacity/productivity/efficiency

提高產能/生產力/效率

常見錯誤

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

×The price increased 10%.

The price increased by 10%.

當表示增加的量或幅度時,動詞 'increase' 後面通常需要介系詞 'by' 來連接具體的數字或百分比。

×We need to increase the quality.

We need to improve the quality.

'Increase' 主要用於描述數量、大小、程度或數值的增長。對於抽象概念如品質、技能、關係等,更常使用 'improve'(改善、提升)。

×The temperature is increasing.

The temperature is rising.

雖然 'increase' 和 'rise' 都有「上升」的意思,但描述溫度、水位、太陽等自然上升時,更習慣使用 'rise'。'Increase' 更常用於人為或可測量的增長。

×He increased his weight.

He gained weight.

描述體重增加時,習慣使用動詞短語 'gain weight'。'Increase' 雖然語義上正確,但在這個特定搭配中不自然。

×The company decided to increase more staff.

The company decided to increase staff / hire more staff.

'Increase' 是及物動詞,後面直接接受詞(如 staff, budget)。不應與 'more' 連用,因為 'increase' 本身已包含「更多」的含義。若要強調數量,可以說 'increase the number of staff' 或直接使用 'hire more staff'。

×The data shows an increase of people using smartphones.

The data shows an increase in the number of people using smartphones.

使用名詞 'increase' 時,表示「在...方面的增長」,後面應接介系詞 'in',然後是增長的主體。若主體是可數的,常需加上 'the number of'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Increase"?What are tense/participle forms of "Increase"?
increases(3rd_singular)increasing(present_participle)increased(past)increased(past_participle)
increase 在英語中是什麼意思?