Individual Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

individual

verb

快速理解

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

「individual」作為動詞較為罕見,主要用於法律或正式語境中,指將群體中的成員個別化處理或賦予個體身份。

  1. 1

    個別化處理

    EN: to treat or consider each member of a group separately

    翻譯: 將群體中的每個成員分開處理或考量

  2. 2

    賦予個體身份

    EN: to give an individual character or identity to

    翻譯: 賦予個體特性或身份

  3. 3

    法律用語:個別指定

    EN: to specify or name individually (in legal contexts)

    翻譯: (法律語境中)個別指明或列出

小提醒:注意:「individual」極少作為動詞使用,在大多數情況下它是形容詞(個別的)或名詞(個人)。遇到動詞用法時,通常是在非常正式或法律的文本中。

發音(How to Pronounce "Individual" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Individual" from YouTube Videos

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They're all contactable in time for this booking. They've all defined the terms on which they will accept bookings And this booking is within all the parameters for each individual

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to treat or consider separately; to single out

單獨處理;區別對待

The teacher decided to individualize the learning plan for each student.

老師決定為每位學生制定個別化的學習計畫。

We need to individual these cases rather than applying a blanket policy.

我們需要區別對待這些個案,而不是套用單一的政策。

2. to give an individual character to; to personalize

賦予個人特色;使個性化

The artist sought to individual each piece with a unique signature style.

這位藝術家試圖以獨特的標誌性風格使每件作品個性化。

You can individual your workspace with photos and personal items.

你可以用照片和個人物品來個性化你的工作空間。

3. to specify or identify as a distinct entity

具體指明;識別為獨立個體

The report failed to individual the key factors responsible for the success.

這份報告未能具體指明導致成功的關鍵因素。

It's important to individual the sources of error in the experiment.

在實驗中識別出誤差的來源是很重要的。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Individual"?How to make natural sentences with "Individual"?
PatternMeaningExample
individual + noun將…個別化、區分開來The software can individual user preferences. (該軟體能將用戶偏好個別化。)
be individualized被個別化處理The treatment plan was individualized for each patient. (治療方案為每位病人進行了個別化調整。)
individualize + something + according to + noun根據…將某事物個別化We need to individualize the training according to skill level. (我們需要根據技能水平將訓練個別化。)

用法說明

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

individual to do vs individual doing

  • individual to do 通常強調某個具體的、一次性的意圖、決定或偏好。
  • individual doing 則更常描述一種習慣性的、普遍的愛好或享受的活動本身。
  • would individual to 的結構中,只能用 to do,表示禮貌的請求或願望。
  • 在美式英語中,兩者區別較小,常可互換;英式英語則較常區分。 EN: We need to individual to address each complaint separately. 翻譯: 我們需要個別處理每一項投訴。

EN:The software allows you to individual customizing the settings.

翻譯:這款軟體允許你個別自訂設定。

總結建議

在表達具體、一次性的個別處理動作時,較常用 individual to do;描述功能或習慣性的個別操作時,則可用 individual doing

易混淆對比

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

individual vs personalize

「individual」作為動詞時,強調將事物區分或單獨處理,使其具有獨立性;「personalize」則強調根據個人特點、偏好進行客製化,使其帶有個人色彩。

individual vs customize

「individual」著重於從群體中區分出單一個體或使其獨立;「customize」則著重於根據通用規格進行修改以符合特定要求或偏好。

individual vs specify

「individual」強調將事物視為或處理成獨立的個體;「specify」則強調明確指出細節、要求或條件。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,individual 常用來引述或轉述某人的特定要求或偏好,帶有「特別指明」的意味。 EN: She said she wanted to individualize each gift, so no two are the same. 翻譯: 她說她想要把每份禮物都個別處理,所以沒有兩份會是一樣的。

EN:If you have any dietary restrictions, please individual them when you RSVP.

翻譯:如果你有任何飲食限制,請在回覆邀請時特別指出來。

語氣強調

作為動詞使用時,常用來強調將事物「區分開來」或「單獨處理」的動作,以凸顯其特殊性。 EN: We need to individual these cases instead of treating them all the same. 翻譯: 我們需要把這些案件分開處理,而不是一視同仁。

EN:The coach always individuals the training for the star player.

翻譯:教練總是為那位明星球員量身訂做訓練計畫。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語言時,有時會用 to individualindividualizing 作為填充詞,帶出後續的具體說明。 EN: The process involves... individualizing the approach based on client feedback. 翻譯: 這個過程涉及…根據客戶回饋來個別調整方法。

EN:What we're trying to do is—to individual the service for each user.

翻譯:我們正試圖做的是—為每位使用者提供個別化的服務。

注意:在正式書寫中,individual 作為動詞(意為「使個別化、區分」)的用法相對少見且較為正式,在學術或商業文件中可能被視為較不自然的用詞。口語中的靈活用法(如上述引述或填充)應避免出現在正式報告或論文中,建議改用 specifycustomizedifferentiatetailor 等更標準的動詞。

常見短語

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

individualize

to individualize something

使個別化;為…量身訂做

to be individuated

to be/become individuated

被區分出來;形成獨立個體

individual out

to individual someone/something out

挑出、選出(特定的人或物)

fail to individuate

fail to individuate

未能區分;未能形成獨立個體

process of individuating

the process of individuating

個體化的過程

常見錯誤

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

×We need to individual the tasks.

We need to individualize the tasks.

「individual」主要用作名詞或形容詞,不能直接當動詞使用。表達「使個別化」或「使個人化」時,應使用動詞「individualize」。

×The coach decided to individual.

The coach decided to individualize the training plans.

動詞「individualize」是及物動詞,後面必須接一個受詞,說明對什麼事物進行個別化處理。

×We individualized the program to each participant.

We individualized the program for each participant.

表達「為某人/某事進行個別化」時,動詞「individualize」通常與介系詞「for」搭配,而不是「to」。

×Please individual your application form.

Please fill out your application form individually.

學習者有時會誤將「individual」當作「個別地」的動詞形式使用。正確用法是使用副詞「individually」來修飾動詞,或使用更常見的動詞片語如「fill out individually」。

×Can you individual the main problem?

Can you identify the main problem?

「individual」沒有「識別、辨認」的意思。表達此意時應使用動詞「identify」。這是由於對字義的誤解而產生的錯誤。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Individual"?What are tense/participle forms of "Individual"?