1. more and more; to a greater degree over time
越來越；日益
The weather is becoming increasingly warm.
天氣正變得越來越溫暖。
She felt increasingly anxious as the deadline approached.
隨著截止日期臨近，她感到越來越焦慮。
Increasingly Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
increasingly
adverb
快速理解
What does "Increasingly" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Increasingly"?
表示程度、頻率或數量隨著時間推移而持續增長。
- 1
程度加深
EN: to a greater degree over time
翻譯: 隨著時間推移，程度不斷加深
- 2
頻率增加
EN: more and more often or frequently
翻譯: 越來越頻繁地
- 3
數量增長
EN: in growing numbers or amounts
翻譯: 數量或規模不斷增長
- 4
漸進變化
EN: used to describe a gradual change in a situation
翻譯: 用於描述情況的漸進變化
小提醒：「increasingly」通常用於描述一個持續進行的變化過程，而非一次性事件。它常與形容詞或副詞連用，例如「increasingly difficult」或「increasingly often」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Increasingly" in English）
How to pronounce "Increasingly" in English?"Increasingly" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Increasingly" from YouTube Videos
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“The world is increasingly dividing into two camps, and South Korea is positioned right on the border, But these camps cannot completely shut their doors, So we can position ourselves in the middle.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Increasingly"?How does "Increasingly" change by context?
2. used to emphasize that a situation is becoming more common or frequent
（用於強調情況）愈發普遍地，愈加頻繁地
Companies are increasingly relying on remote workers.
公司正愈發依賴遠距工作者。
This technology is increasingly used in medical diagnosis.
這項技術在醫療診斷中應用得越來越普遍。
3. in a way that shows a rising rate or intensity
以不斷上升的速率或強度；漸增地
The protests grew increasingly violent.
抗議活動變得漸趨暴力。
He spoke in an increasingly urgent tone.
他以愈發急迫的語氣說話。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Increasingly"?How to make natural sentences with "Increasingly"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| increasingly + adjective | 越來越… | The weather is **increasingly** unpredictable. (天氣越來越難以預測。) |
| increasingly + adverb | 越來越… | She spoke **increasingly** quickly. (她說話越來越快。) |
| verb + increasingly | 日益…；越來越… | People are **using** this service **increasingly**. (人們越來越多地使用這項服務。) |
| increasingly + past participle | 日益被…；越來越被… | This method is **increasingly** adopted by companies. (這個方法日益被公司所採用。) |
| become + increasingly + adjective | 變得越來越… | The situation has **become increasingly** complex. (局勢變得越來越複雜。) |
用法說明
How is "Increasingly" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Increasingly"?
increasingly + adjective/adverb vs. increasingly + verb
- "increasingly" 最常見的用法是修飾形容詞或副詞，表示程度或頻率不斷增加。
- 當修飾動詞時，通常直接放在動詞之前，或使用 "be increasingly + V-ing" 的結構來強調正在進行的變化。
- 注意：沒有 "increasingly to do" 的結構。若要表達「越來越去做某事」，應使用 "increasingly + verb" 或 "increasingly + V-ing"。
- 與 "would" 連用時，結構為 "would increasingly + verb"，而非 "would increasingly to + verb"。 EN: The weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable. 翻譯: 天氣正變得越來越難以預測。
EN:She increasingly relies on digital maps for navigation.
翻譯:她越來越依賴數位地圖來導航。
EN:They are increasingly investing in renewable energy.
翻譯:他們正越來越多地投資於可再生能源。
EN:He would increasingly turn to music when feeling stressed.
翻譯:當感到壓力時，他會越來越傾向於求助於音樂。
總結建議
在大多數情況下，直接使用 "increasingly + 形容詞/副詞" 或將 "increasingly" 置於主要動詞前即可正確表達「越來越…」的意思。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Increasingly" and similar words?How to choose "Increasingly" vs alternatives?
increasingly vs more and more
兩者皆表示程度增加，但「increasingly」較正式且多用於書面語或正式報告，而「more and more」則更口語化。
increasingly vs gradually
「increasingly」強調程度或數量的持續增強，而「gradually」強調變化發生的緩慢與循序漸進的過程。
increasingly vs continually
「increasingly」表示程度或數量不斷「增加」，而「continually」表示動作或事件「頻繁地、反覆地」發生，但不一定增強。
口語用法
How is "Increasingly" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Increasingly"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或總結一個普遍觀察到的趨勢。 EN: It's increasingly hard to find a quiet cafe in the city. 翻譯: 現在要在市區找到一家安靜的咖啡館是越來越難了。
EN:People are increasingly relying on apps for everyday tasks.
翻譯:人們在日常生活中越來越依賴應用程式了。
語氣強調
用於強調某種變化正在加速或變得更加明顯，帶有加強語氣的作用。 EN: I'm increasingly convinced we need to change our approach. 翻譯: 我越來越確信我們需要改變做法了。
EN:The situation is becoming increasingly worrying.
翻譯:情況變得越來越令人擔憂了。
停頓填充
有時在組織思維或尋找合適詞語時，會用作短暫的停頓填充詞，以引出後續更詳細的說明。 EN: The feedback we've been getting is... increasingly... let's say, focused on the price. 翻譯: 我們收到的回饋是…越來越…可以說，集中在價格上。
EN:It feels like the meetings are, increasingly, just going in circles.
翻譯:感覺會議現在，越來越，只是在原地打轉。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如學術論文、商業報告）中，應避免將 "increasingly" 用作口語中的停頓填充。建議直接、明確地陳述趨勢，例如使用 "progressively"、"more and more" 或更具體的數據描述，以保持文章的嚴謹與流暢。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Increasingly"?What fixed phrases with "Increasingly" should I remember?
increasingly + adjective
increasingly + [adjective]
變得越來越...
increasingly common
increasingly common
越來越普遍
increasingly difficult
increasingly difficult
越來越困難
increasingly important
increasingly important
越來越重要
increasingly popular
increasingly popular
越來越受歡迎
increasingly evident
increasingly evident
越來越明顯
increasingly competitive
increasingly competitive
競爭越來越激烈
increasingly rare
increasingly rare
越來越罕見
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Increasingly"?Which "Increasingly" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The weather is increasingly.
✓The weather is increasingly hot.
"increasingly" 是副詞，不能單獨作為形容詞使用。它必須修飾形容詞、副詞或動詞，表示程度逐漸增加。
×It is increasingly more difficult to find a job.
✓It is increasingly difficult to find a job.
"increasingly" 本身已含有「越來越...」的比較意義，與 "more" 一起使用會造成語意重複。應直接使用 "increasingly + 形容詞原級"。
×Increasingly people are using smartphones.
✓More and more people are using smartphones.
當主詞是複數名詞，且要表達的是「數量上越來越多」時，通常使用 "more and more + 複數名詞"。"increasingly" 更常用於修飾形容詞、副詞或動詞，描述狀態或程度的變化。
×He is increasingly works hard.
✓He is increasingly working hard.
當 "increasingly" 與進行式動詞連用時，動詞應使用現在分詞 (-ing) 形式，而非原形。
×Increasingly, is important to learn English.
✓Increasingly, it is important to learn English.
當 "increasingly" 置於句首時，後面的句子必須是完整的主詞+動詞結構，不能省略形式主詞 "it" 或其他必要的主詞。
×The water is increasingly boiling.
✓The water is gradually heating up.
"increasingly" 通常用於描述抽象性質、狀態或程度的逐漸變化（如困難、重要、流行）。對於具體、可測量的物理過程（如溫度上升、水沸騰），更常使用 "gradually" 或具體動詞。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Increasingly"?What are tense/participle forms of "Increasingly"?