Infinite Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

infinite

adjective

快速理解

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

形容事物在數量、程度或時間上沒有盡頭或極限。

  1. 1

    數量或空間上無窮盡

    EN: The universe is thought to be infinite.

    翻譯: 宇宙被認為是無限的。

  2. 2

    時間上永恆

    EN: She has infinite patience with her students.

    翻譯: 她對學生有無限的耐心。

  3. 3

    程度極大,難以估量

    EN: The new technology offers infinite possibilities.

    翻譯: 這項新技術提供了無限的可能性。

  4. 4

    數學概念:無窮大

    EN: The sequence of numbers goes on to infinity.

    翻譯: 這個數字序列趨向無窮大。

小提醒:注意:'infinite' 強調的是「沒有邊界或極限」的性質,而非僅僅是「很大」。在中文裡,有時會與「巨大」或「很多」混淆,但『無限』的核心概念是『無窮無盡』。

發音(How to Pronounce "Infinite" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Infinite" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. limitless or endless in space, extent, or size

在空間、範圍或大小上無限或無盡的

The universe is thought to be infinite.

宇宙被認為是無限的。

She gazed at the infinite expanse of the ocean.

她凝視著海洋無垠的廣闊。

2. very great in amount or degree

數量或程度上極大的

With infinite patience, she taught the child to read.

她以極大的耐心教那個孩子閱讀。

He has an infinite capacity for kindness.

他有著極大的仁慈之心。

3. (mathematics) greater than any assignable quantity or countable number

(數學) 大於任何可指定數量或可數數字的

The sequence approaches an infinite value.

這個數列趨近於一個無限值。

In calculus, we deal with infinite series.

在微積分中,我們處理無窮級數。

4. having no boundaries or limits in time; eternal

在時間上沒有邊界或限制的;永恆的

Many religions believe in an infinite being.

許多宗教相信一個永恆的存在。

The artist sought to capture a sense of the infinite.

這位藝術家試圖捕捉一種永恆感。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Infinite"?How to make natural sentences with "Infinite"?
PatternMeaningExample
infinite + noun無限的(事物)The universe is thought to be of infinite size. (宇宙被認為是無限大的。)
infinite + patience/possibilities/variety無限的耐心/可能性/多樣性She showed infinite patience with her students. (她對學生表現出無限的耐心。)
be + infinite是無限的The possibilities seem infinite. (可能性似乎是無限的。)
infinite + in + noun在…方面是無限的His curiosity was infinite in scope. (他的好奇心在範圍上是無限的。)
virtually/practically + infinite幾乎是無限的The number of potential combinations is virtually infinite. (潛在的組合數量幾乎是無限的。)

用法說明

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

infinite 與 limitless 的區別

  • infinite 通常強調在數學、理論或抽象概念上沒有邊界或終點,常與空間、時間、數量或可能性等概念連用。
  • limitless 則更常用於描述實際或比喻性的「無限制」,強調沒有約束、束縛或障礙,常用於潛力、機會、資源等。
  • 在許多情況下兩者可互換,但 infinite 的語氣更絕對、更偏向理論,而 limitless 則更偏向實際應用與潛能描述。 EN: The universe is thought to be infinite. 翻譯: 宇宙被認為是無限的。

EN:She has limitless patience when teaching children.

翻譯:她在教導孩子時有著無限的耐心。

EN:The possibilities are infinite in this theoretical model.

翻譯:在這個理論模型中,可能性是無限的。

EN:With hard work, your potential is limitless.

翻譯:只要努力,你的潛力是無窮的。

總結建議

在描述數學、宇宙等絕對無限概念時多用 infinite,而描述潛力、機會等不受限制的狀態時則可優先考慮 limitless

易混淆對比

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

infinite vs endless

「infinite」強調數學或概念上的無限,沒有邊界或限制;「endless」則更常用於描述時間、空間或序列上感覺沒有盡頭。

infinite vs limitless

「infinite」指絕對的、本質上的無限;「limitless」則強調沒有施加限制,潛力或範圍不受拘束。

infinite vs boundless

「infinite」側重於數量或範圍的無限性;「boundless」則強調沒有界限或框架的束縛,常帶有情感色彩。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或重複他人誇張的說法,帶有幽默或質疑的語氣。 EN: He said he had an infinite amount of work to do. 翻譯: 他說他有做不完的工作。

EN:She claims her patience is infinite.

翻譯:她聲稱她的耐心是無限的。

語氣強調

用於日常對話中誇張地強調數量極多或時間極長,並非字面上的數學無限。 EN: I've told you an infinite number of times to close the door. 翻譯: 我跟你講過無數次要關門了。

EN:Waiting for the bus felt like it took an infinite amount of time.

翻譯:等公車感覺像是等了無盡的時間。

停頓填充

在思考或列舉時,作為一個誇張的填充詞,表示「還有很多很多」。 EN: I have to buy groceries, do laundry, clean the house... the list is infinite. 翻譯: 我得買菜、洗衣服、打掃房子...清單長得沒完沒了。

EN:The reasons are infinite: it's too expensive, too far, too crowded...

翻譯:理由多到數不清:太貴、太遠、太擠...

正式寫作注意:在學術、科學或正式報告中,應謹慎使用「infinite」的口語誇張用法,因其可能與數學或哲學上的精確定義混淆。建議使用「numerous」、「countless」、「seemingly endless」等詞來表達「非常多」的概念,並將「infinite」留給真正意指「無限、無窮」的語境。

常見短語

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

infinite possibilities

infinite + noun

無限的可能性

infinite patience

infinite + noun

無窮的耐心

infinite loop

infinite + noun

無限迴圈

infinite series

infinite + noun

無窮級數

infinite regress

infinite + noun

無限後退

infinite wisdom

infinite + noun

無窮的智慧

seem infinite

verb + infinite

似乎是無限的

virtually infinite

adverb + infinite

幾乎是無限的

常見錯誤

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

×The universe has an infinite.

The universe is infinite.

"infinite" 是形容詞,不能直接當名詞使用。名詞形式是 "infinity"。

×It has a infinite number of stars.

It has an infinite number of stars.

因為 "infinite" 以母音音素 /ɪ/ 開頭,前面必須使用不定冠詞 "an",而不是 "a"。

×The meeting felt infinite.

The meeting felt endless.

雖然 "infinite" 和 "endless" 都有「無盡」的意思,但 "infinite" 通常用於描述抽象、數學或宇宙尺度的無限,而 "endless" 更常用於描述令人感到冗長、厭煩的具體事物。

×This space is more infinite than that one.

This space is infinite; you cannot compare degrees of infinity.

"infinite" 是一個絕對形容詞,表示沒有界限或限制。理論上,無限的事物無法進行比較級或最高級的變化。

×The data provides infinites possibilities.

The data provides infinite possibilities.

"infinite" 是形容詞,沒有複數形式。它修飾後面的名詞 "possibilities",但自身不變化。名詞 "infinity" 的複數才是 "infinities"。

詞形變化

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