1. a large amount of something (used with uncountable nouns)
大量的，許多的（用於不可數名詞）
We don't have much time.
我們沒有太多時間。
She has much experience in this field.
她在這個領域有豐富的經驗。
There isn't much milk left in the fridge.
冰箱裡沒剩多少牛奶了。
Much Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
much
determiner
快速理解
What does "Much" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Much"?
「much」主要表示「大量、許多」，常用於否定句、疑問句或修飾不可數名詞。
- 1
大量（不可數）
EN: a large amount of something
翻譯: 表示大量的、許多的，通常修飾不可數名詞。
- 2
程度高
EN: to a great degree or extent
翻譯: 表示程度很高，常用於修飾動詞、形容詞或副詞的比較級。
- 3
常用於否定/疑問
EN: often used in negative sentences and questions
翻譯: 在肯定句中較常用「a lot of」，而「much」更常見於否定句和疑問句中。
- 4
強調比較
EN: emphasizing comparison
翻譯: 與比較級連用，強調差異很大，例如「much better」（好得多）。
小提醒：注意：「much」主要修飾不可數名詞（如 water, time, money），可數名詞複數要用「many」。在口語肯定句中，常用「a lot of」代替「much」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Much" in English）
How to pronounce "Much" in English?"Much" US vs UK pronunciation
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Much"?How does "Much" change by context?
2. to a great degree; very
非常，很，在很大程度上
I like this book very much.
我非常喜歡這本書。
Thank you very much for your help.
非常感謝你的幫助。
The situation hasn't changed much.
情況沒有太大改變。
3. a large amount or part of something
大量，許多
Much of the work has already been completed.
大部分工作已經完成了。
I didn't eat much for breakfast.
我早餐沒吃多少。
How much does it cost?
這個多少錢？
4. used in comparisons to indicate a greater degree or amount
（用於比較級前）更…，…得多
She is much taller than her brother.
她比她弟弟高得多。
This task is much more difficult than I expected.
這項任務比我預期的要困難得多。
He felt much better after taking the medicine.
吃藥後他感覺好多了。
5. almost; nearly
幾乎，差不多
The two designs are much the same.
這兩種設計幾乎一樣。
He is much of an expert in this area.
他在這個領域差不多算是專家了。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Much"?How to make natural sentences with "Much"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| much + uncountable noun | 大量的（用於不可數名詞） | He doesn't have much time. (他沒有太多時間。) |
| too much + uncountable noun | 太多的（用於不可數名詞） | There is too much noise in here. (這裡噪音太多了。) |
| so much + uncountable noun | 如此多的（用於不可數名詞） | She has so much work to do. (她有這麼多工作要做。) |
| how much + uncountable noun | 多少（用於不可數名詞） | How much sugar do you need? (你需要多少糖？) |
| much + comparative adjective/adverb | …得多（用於比較級） | This book is much better than that one. (這本書比那本好得多。) |
| not much + of a + singular countable noun | 不是一個很好的… | He's not much of a cook. (他不是一個很好的廚師。) |
| as much as + clause/noun phrase | 和…一樣多；多達 | I love you as much as I love myself. (我愛你如同愛我自己一樣多。) |
| much to + one's + emotion noun | 令某人非常…的是 | Much to my surprise, she agreed. (令我非常驚訝的是，她同意了。) |
用法說明
How is "Much" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Much"?
much + 不可數名詞 vs. many + 可數名詞
- "much" 用於修飾不可數名詞（如 water, time, money, information），表示「大量的」。
- "many" 用於修飾可數名詞的複數形式（如 books, people, ideas），表示「許多的」。
- 在否定句和疑問句中，"much" 較為常見；在肯定陳述句中，更常使用 "a lot of" 或 "lots of" 來代替 "much"。
對比例句： EN: We don't have much time left. 翻譯: 我們剩下的時間不多了。
EN:We don't have many options left.
翻譯:我們剩下的選擇不多了。
對比例句： EN: She has much experience in this field. 翻譯: 她在這個領域有豐富的經驗。
EN:She has a lot of experience in this field.
翻譯:她在這個領域有很多經驗。
總結建議
在一般口語的肯定句中，建議用 "a lot of" 代替 "much" 來修飾不可數名詞，聽起來會更自然。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Much" and similar words?How to choose "Much" vs alternatives?
much vs many
「much」用於不可數名詞，「many」用於可數名詞複數。
much vs a lot of
「much」多用於否定句和疑問句，「a lot of」在肯定句中更常見。
much vs very
「much」修飾動詞、比較級和最高級，「very」修飾形容詞和副詞。
口語用法
How is "Much" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Much"?
引述
在口語中，常用 "much" 來引述或重複他人說過的話，以表達驚訝、懷疑或尋求確認。 EN: A: "He said he doesn't like pizza much." B: "He doesn't like pizza much? That's surprising." 翻譯: A: "他說他不太喜歡披薩。" B: "他不太喜歡披薩？真讓人意外。"
EN:"So you're telling me you didn't enjoy the trip much?"
翻譯:"所以你是想告訴我，你不太享受這趟旅行？"
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，常將 "much" 置於句尾或與否定詞、疑問詞連用，以加強語氣，表達強烈的情感或反問。 EN: "I don't think he cares much, to be honest." 翻譯: "老實說，我覺得他根本不太在乎。"
EN:"A lot of help you were, thanks so much!" (諷刺語氣)
翻譯:"你還真是幫了大忙啊，真是太感謝了！" (諷刺語氣)
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，"much" 有時會作為填充詞的一部分出現，尤其是在否定結構後稍作停頓時。 EN: "It's not that I dislike it... much. It's just not my favorite." 翻譯: "倒不是我不喜歡它……有多討厭。只是它不是我的最愛。"
EN:"I didn't get a chance to see... much. The meeting ended quickly."
翻譯:"我沒什麼機會看到……太多東西。會議很快就結束了。"
正式書寫注意：上述口語用法（尤其是用於引述、語氣強調或作為停頓填充）通常帶有強烈的非正式和對話色彩。在正式寫作、學術論文或商業報告中，應避免此類用法，應選擇更精確、結構完整的表達方式。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Much"?What fixed phrases with "Much" should I remember?
much of a muchness
much of a muchness
大同小異；差不多；半斤八兩
not much of a
not much of a [noun]
不是一個很好的…；稱不上是…
too much
too much
太多；過度
so much for
so much for [noun/idea]
…就到此為止；…算是完了（常帶失望或諷刺）
as much
as much
同樣多；同樣的事
how much
how much
多少（用於不可數名詞）；多少錢
make much of
make much of [something/someone]
重視；充分利用；大肆宣揚
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Much"?Which "Much" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I don't have much friends.
✓I don't have many friends.
「much」用於不可數名詞（如 water, time, information），「many」用於可數名詞複數（如 friends, books, ideas）。「friends」是可數的，所以要用「many」。
×I have much money.
✓I have a lot of money. / I have plenty of money.
在肯定句中，通常不用「much」來修飾名詞，而用「a lot of」、「plenty of」、「a great deal of」等。但「much」可以用在非常正式的文體或與「so」、「too」、「as」連用時（如：I have so much work to do）。
×I don't have much car.
✓I don't have a car. / I don't have many cars.
「much」不能與可數名詞單數連用。要表達「沒有車」用「don't have a car」；要表達「沒有很多輛車」用「don't have many cars」。
×I am much happy.
✓I am very happy.
修飾形容詞原級（如 happy, tall, interesting）通常用「very」，不用「much」。但「much」可以修飾形容詞比較級（如 much happier）或某些以「a-」開頭的形容詞（如 much afraid, much alone）。
×Much of the students passed the exam.
✓Many of the students passed the exam.
「Much of」後接不可數名詞或單數集合名詞（如 much of the water, much of the population）。「Many of」後接可數名詞複數（如 many of the students, many of the books）。
×How many money do you have?
✓How much money do you have?
詢問數量時，「How much」用於不可數名詞（如 money, time, advice），「How many」用於可數名詞複數（如 dollars, hours, suggestions）。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Much"?What are tense/participle forms of "Much"?