1. the production of goods or services, especially in factories
（尤指工廠的）生產，製造
The city's economy relies heavily on the steel industry.
這座城市的經濟嚴重依賴鋼鐵工業。
New technologies are transforming the manufacturing industry.
新技術正在改變製造業。
Industry Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
industry
noun
快速理解
What does "Industry" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Industry"?
指生產商品或提供服務的經濟活動領域，也引申為勤奮努力的狀態。
- 1
產業
EN: The manufacturing and service sectors of the economy.
翻譯: 經濟中製造商品或提供服務的部門。
- 2
工業
EN: The production of goods, especially in factories.
翻譯: （尤指工廠的）商品生產活動。
- 3
勤奮
EN: Hard work and diligence.
翻譯: 勤奮努力的狀態。
小提醒：「industry」作「勤奮」解時為不可數名詞，前面不加冠詞「a」，也沒有複數形。
發音（How to Pronounce "Industry" in English）
How to pronounce "Industry" in English?"Industry" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Industry" from YouTube Videos
Michael Seibel - How to Plan an MVP
Y Combinator
“This doesn't mean you have to go into a three-year kind of research um situation or you have to work in industry for 10 years, Um, but some conversations are helpful.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Industry"?How does "Industry" change by context?
2. a particular branch of business or production
行業，產業
She works in the film industry.
她在電影行業工作。
The tourism industry is vital to the island's economy.
旅遊業對該島嶼的經濟至關重要。
3. hard work and effort
勤奮，勤勞
He achieved success through sheer industry and determination.
他完全是憑藉勤奮和決心取得了成功。
The project was completed thanks to the industry of the entire team.
這個專案能完成，要歸功於整個團隊的勤奮努力。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Industry"?How to make natural sentences with "Industry"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| the + industry | 泛指某個行業 | The industry is facing new challenges. (該行業正面臨新的挑戰。) |
| a(n) + ADJ + industry | 一個…的產業 | Taiwan has a thriving semiconductor industry. (台灣擁有蓬勃的半導體產業。) |
| in + the + industry | 在業界內 | She has worked in the industry for over twenty years. (她已在業界工作超過二十年。) |
| industry + of + PLACE | 某地的產業 | The tourism industry of Japan is very developed. (日本的旅遊業非常發達。) |
| enter/leave + the industry | 進入/離開該行業 | Many young people are trying to enter the tech industry. (許多年輕人正試圖進入科技業。) |
| heavy/light industry | 重工業/輕工業 | The city's economy shifted from heavy industry to service. (這座城市的經濟從重工業轉向服務業。) |
用法說明
How is "Industry" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Industry"?
industry 與 industrial 的用法區別
- industry 是名詞，指「工業、產業」或「勤奮、努力」。它描述一個經濟領域或一種工作態度。
- industrial 是形容詞，意思是「工業的、產業的」，用來修飾名詞，描述與工業相關的屬性。
- 注意 industry 不可直接當形容詞使用，修飾另一個名詞時，通常需使用 industrial。 EN: The technology industry is growing rapidly in this region. 翻譯: 這個地區的科技產業正在快速成長。
EN:We visited an industrial park to see the manufacturing process.
翻譯:我們參觀了一個工業園區，觀摩製造過程。
EN:His success is due to his sheer industry and determination.
翻譯:他的成功全憑自身的勤奮和決心。
EN:The city has a long industrial history.
翻譯:這座城市擁有悠久的工業歷史。
總結建議
談論具體的「產業」或抽象的「勤奮」時用名詞 industry，描述「與工業相關的」事物時則用形容詞 industrial。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Industry" and similar words?How to choose "Industry" vs alternatives?
industry vs business
「industry」指特定類型的生產或製造領域（如汽車業、科技業），範圍較廣且抽象；「business」則指具體的商業活動、公司或交易行為。
industry vs manufacturing
「industry」涵蓋所有經濟生產領域（包含服務業）；「manufacturing」特指將原料轉為成品的「製造」過程，是 industry 的一部分。
industry vs trade
「industry」強調生產與製造的領域；「trade」強調商品或服務的買賣、交換活動，或指特定的職業、行業。
口語用法
How is "Industry" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Industry"?
引述
在對話中，引述他人或一般看法時，常用 "the industry" 來指代某個特定領域的整體。 EN: Everyone in the industry knows that trend is coming. 翻譯: 業內的人都知道那個趨勢即將到來。
EN:That's just how the industry works these days.
翻譯:這就是現在這個產業的運作方式。
語氣強調
在口語中，會用重音或重複來強調產業的規模、重要性或普遍性。 EN: The whole industry is talking about it. 翻譯: 整個產業都在談論這件事。
EN:It's a massive industry, really massive.
翻譯:這是一個龐大的產業，真的非常龐大。
停頓填充
在思考或組織想法時，"the industry" 或 "this industry" 有時會作為填充詞組，引出後續觀點。 EN: The industry... well, it's constantly evolving. 翻譯: 這個產業…嗯，它是不斷在演變的。
EN:In our industry, you know, networking is everything.
翻譯:在我們這行，你知道的，人脈就是一切。
注意：以上口語用法在正式書寫或學術報告中應避免，應使用更精確、結構完整的句子來表達。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Industry"?What fixed phrases with "Industry" should I remember?
heavy industry
noun
重工業
service industry
noun
服務業
entertainment industry
noun
娛樂產業
to work in the industry
verb phrase
在該行業工作
a leader in the industry
noun phrase
業界領導者
industry standards
noun phrase
行業標準
the rise of an industry
noun phrase
一個產業的興起
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Industry"?Which "Industry" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The government is trying to attract new industries.
✓The government is trying to attract new industry.
當 'industry' 泛指工業或產業（作為一個整體經濟部門）時，通常為不可數名詞，不加 's'。加 's' 的 'industries' 通常指多個具體、不同的產業類別。
×Tourism is important industry for the island.
✓Tourism is an important industry for the island.
當 'industry' 作為可數名詞，指一個具體的產業時，前面需要冠詞（a/an/the）。這裡指的是『一個重要的產業』，所以要用 'an important industry'。
×The automotive and aerospace industry are both growing.
✓The automotive and aerospace industries are both growing.
當主語是並列的兩個或多個產業時，應使用複數形式 'industries'，動詞也需用複數 'are'。
×My father works in a car industry.
✓My father works in the car industry. / My father works in a car factory.
'Industry'（產業）是一個廣泛的經濟領域概念，通常與定冠詞 'the' 連用（如 the car industry），而不是不定冠詞 'a'。如果想說具體的工作地點（建築物），應該用 'factory'（工廠）。
×This region is known for its industry area.
✓This region is known for its industrial area.
'Industry' 是名詞，而 'industrial' 是形容詞，意為『工業的、產業的』。修飾名詞（如 area, revolution, park）時，應使用形容詞 'industrial'。
×She has many years of experience on the banking industry.
✓She has many years of experience in the banking industry.
表示在某個產業或領域工作、有經驗時，固定的介系詞是 'in'，而不是 'on'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Industry"?What are tense/participle forms of "Industry"?