League Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

league

verb

快速理解

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

「league」作動詞時,意指為了共同目標而結盟或聯合。

  1. 1

    結盟

    EN: to form an alliance or unite for a common purpose.

    翻譯: 為共同目標結成聯盟或聯合。

  2. 2

    歸為同類

    EN: to be grouped or classed together.

    翻譯: 被歸類或劃分為同一等級或類別。

小提醒:「league」作動詞使用時,常與「together」或「with」連用,例如「league together」或「league with someone」。它不表示一般的「喜歡」或「愛」,而是指基於共同利益的正式或非正式聯合。

發音(How to Pronounce "League" in English

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

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to form an alliance or association for a common purpose

為共同目的結成聯盟或協會

The two companies decided to league together to compete against the larger corporation.

這兩家公司決定聯合起來,以對抗那家更大的企業。

Several environmental groups have leagued to advocate for stricter regulations.

數個環保團體已結成聯盟,倡導更嚴格的法規。

2. to be grouped or classified together, especially in terms of quality or ability

(尤指在品質或能力上)被歸為一類

Her latest novel leagues with the works of the greatest modern authors.

她最新的小說可與最偉大的現代作家作品相提並論。

This restaurant's cuisine doesn't league with the fine dining establishments in the city.

這家餐廳的菜餚無法與市內的高級餐廳相提並論。

3. (archaic) to bind or obligate by a covenant or agreement

(古語)以契約或協議約束

The knights were leagued by oath to protect the realm.

騎士們曾立誓結盟以守護王國。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "League"?How to make natural sentences with "League"?
PatternMeaningExample
league + with + [person/group]與…結盟;與…聯合The small villages decided to league with each other for better trade. (這些小村莊決定彼此結盟以促進貿易。)
be leagued + together結成聯盟;聯合起來The two companies are leagued together to develop the new technology. (這兩家公司聯合起來開發新技術。)
league + against + [common enemy/threat]結盟對抗…Several nations leagued against the invading force. (數個國家結盟對抗入侵的軍隊。)

用法說明

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

league with vs league to

  • "League with" 強調為了共同目標而結成聯盟或團體的狀態或行為。
  • "League to" 則較為少見,通常用於表示為了達成某個特定目的而聯合起來,後面接動詞原形,語意上更側重於聯合的目的。
  • 在大多數情況下,表示「與...結盟」時,使用 "league with" 是更標準和常見的用法。 EN: The two companies leagued with each other to dominate the market. 翻譯: 這兩家公司相互結盟以主導市場。

EN:The rebel factions leagued to overthrow the government.

翻譯:叛亂派系聯合起來以推翻政府。

總結建議

一般情況下,表示「與...結盟」應優先使用 "league with"。

易混淆對比

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

league vs alliance

「league」與「alliance」皆可作動詞表示「結盟」,但「league」較強調為特定目的(如運動、政治)組成正式聯盟,而「alliance」更廣泛指為共同利益或對抗威脅而結合。

league vs unite

「league」強調為達成共同目標而「結成聯盟」,具策略與組織性;「unite」則泛指任何形式的「聯合、團結」,情感或行動上成為一體。

league vs cooperate

「league」指正式「結盟」,形成長期聯盟關係;「cooperate」指「合作」,可以是短期或單次事務上的配合,不必然形成聯盟。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,'league' 常用來引述或轉述他人的說法,特別是當談論到比較或分類時。 EN: He said they don't even league in the same category. 翻譯: 他說他們根本不在同一個級別。

EN:She was like, "We league with the top performers."

翻譯:她當時說:「我們和頂尖的表現者屬於同一級別。」

語氣強調

作為動詞使用時,常透過重音或語調來強調比較的結果或聯盟的狀態。 EN: They really do league together when it matters. 翻譯: 在重要關頭,他們真的會聯合起來。

EN:That idea doesn't even league with our current plan.

翻譯:那個想法跟我們目前的計畫完全搭不上邊。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,'league' 有時會作為一個填充詞,用來引出後續的比較或說明。 EN: It's hard to... league... you know, compare the two experiences directly. 翻譯: 這很難去... 怎麼說... 把這兩種經驗直接拿來比較。

EN:The quality is, to league it with something, like a premium brand.

翻譯:這個品質,要比喻的話,就像是高級品牌的等級。

正式寫作注意:在正式書面語(如報告、論文、正式信件)中,應避免將 'league' 作為動詞用於上述口語情境。建議使用更標準的動詞,如 'ally', 'unite', 'compare', 'categorize',或使用名詞形式 'be in the same league' 等片語來表達,以符合文體的嚴謹性。

常見短語

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

league with

league with [sb/sth]

與...結盟;與...聯合

league together

league together

聯合起來;結成聯盟

in league

in league (with [sb/sth])

(與...)勾結;(與...)共謀

league against

league against [sb/sth]

結盟對抗

常見錯誤

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

×They leagued together to form a team.

They formed a league.

「league」作為動詞(to league)在現代英語中極其罕見且聽起來不自然。表達「組成聯盟」或「結盟」時,應使用名詞形式「form a league」或動詞「ally」、「unite」、「join forces」。

×We are leaguing with a partner next month.

We are forming an alliance with a partner next month.

「league」的動詞形式(現在分詞「leaguing」、過去式「leagued」)幾乎從不使用,聽起來古怪且可能被誤解。應使用更常見的動詞如「form an alliance」、「team up」、「collaborate」。

×They leagued against the common enemy.

They leagued together against the common enemy. (但更自然:They allied against the common enemy.)

即使使用古舊的動詞「league」,它通常與「together」連用(league together),或後接「with」某人、「against」某事物。單獨使用「leagued against」不完整。然而,最佳做法是完全避免使用動詞「league」。

×The news will league soon.

The news will leak soon.

「league」與「leak」(洩漏)或「lead」(帶領)發音部分相似,但意思完全不同。這是拼寫和發音混淆的錯誤。

×I league with my friend to study.

I study with my friend. / My friend and I study together.

學習者可能將中文「聯盟」或「結盟」的動詞概念直接翻譯成「league」,但這在英語中不適用於日常、非正式的協作場合(如一起學習、購物)。應使用簡單的「with」結構或「team up」、「work with」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "League"?What are tense/participle forms of "League"?
leagues(3rd_singular)leaguing(present_participle)leagued(past)leagued(past_participle)