1. close to in distance
在...附近，靠近
The supermarket is near the train station.
超市在火車站附近。
She lives near the park.
她住在公園附近。
Near Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
near
preposition
快速理解
What does "Near" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Near"?
表示位置、時間或關係上接近的介系詞。
- 1
空間接近
EN: The bus stop is near the supermarket.
翻譯: 公車站就在超市附近。
- 2
時間接近
EN: It's near the end of the month.
翻譯: 現在接近月底了。
- 3
關係或狀態接近
EN: The color is near perfect.
翻譯: 這顏色近乎完美。
- 4
抽象概念的接近
EN: We are near a solution.
翻譯: 我們快要找到解決辦法了。
小提醒：注意 'near' 作介系詞時，後面直接接名詞或名詞片語，不需再加 'to'。例如：'near the park'（正確），'near to the park'（錯誤）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Near" in English）
How to pronounce "Near" in English?"Near" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Near" from YouTube Videos
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“so it turns out that launching is nowhere near a significant event to your users as it is to you, so you should move up the launch as soon as possible.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Near"?How does "Near" change by context?
2. close to in time
接近（某個時間點）
It's getting near dinner time.
快到晚餐時間了。
The project is near completion.
這個專案已接近完成。
3. not far away in distance
近的，不遠的
Is there a near post office?
附近有郵局嗎？
The nearest hospital is five minutes away.
最近的醫院只要五分鐘路程。
4. almost reaching a particular state or condition
幾乎的，瀕臨的
We had a near disaster when the car skidded.
車子打滑時，我們差點發生災難。
He is in a state of near exhaustion.
他處於近乎筋疲力盡的狀態。
5. at or to a short distance away
在附近，靠近地
Please come near so I can hear you.
請靠近一點，我才能聽清楚。
The deadline is drawing near.
截止日期正在逼近。
6. to come closer to in distance or time
接近，靠近
The ship was nearing the harbor.
那艘船正駛近港口。
As we neared the end of the journey, everyone grew tired.
隨著旅程接近尾聲，大家都累了。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Near"?How to make natural sentences with "Near"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| near + noun | 在...附近 | The hotel is near the station. (這間旅館在車站附近。) |
| near + place | 靠近...地方 | She lives near the park. (她住在公園附近。) |
| near + here/there | 靠近這裡／那裡 | Is there a bank near here? (這附近有銀行嗎？) |
| near + time expression | 接近（某個時間） | It's near the end of the month. (快到月底了。) |
| near + adjective (e.g., impossible, perfect) | 幾乎，差不多 | The performance was near perfect. (這場表演近乎完美。) |
用法說明
How is "Near" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Near"?
near doing vs near to do
- near doing 通常表示「幾乎要做某事」或「接近於某種狀態」，強調距離某個動作或事件發生點非常近。
- near to do 在標準英語中較為少見，通常被視為不正確或不自然的用法。
- 當表示「接近於某個地點或時間」時，應使用 near 作為介系詞，後接名詞或動名詞 (V-ing)。
- 若要表達「幾乎要做某事」的意圖，更常見的結構是 was/were near to + V-ing 或 came near to + V-ing。 EN: He was near finishing the marathon when he twisted his ankle. 翻譯: 他快跑完馬拉松時扭傷了腳踝。
EN:She came near to resigning after the difficult meeting.
翻譯:在那場艱難的會議後，她差點就要辭職了。
總結建議
在大多數情況下，應使用「near + 名詞/V-ing」或「near to + V-ing」的結構，避免使用「near to + 動詞原形」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Near" and similar words?How to choose "Near" vs alternatives?
near vs close to
兩者皆表示空間或時間上的接近，但 "near" 更常用作介系詞，而 "close to" 在口語中更強調親密或緊密程度。
near vs next to
"near" 表示在附近，而 "next to" 強調緊鄰、相鄰的位置。
near vs by
兩者都可表示靠近，但 "by" 更強調就在旁邊或經過，且常用於固定片語。
口語用法
How is "Near" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Near"?
引述
在引述他人話語或想法時，口語中常用 "near" 來表示接近某個時間點或事件。 EN: He said he'd be here near 5 o'clock. 翻譯: 他說他會在接近五點的時候到。
EN:I was thinking, near the end of the movie, that the plot twist was obvious.
翻譯:我在想，接近電影結尾時，那個劇情轉折很明顯。
語氣強調
口語中可將 "near" 與 "almost" 或 "nearly" 結合使用，或單獨加強語氣，來強調非常接近的狀態。 EN: I was near exhausted after that hike. 翻譯: 那次健行後我幾乎累垮了。
EN:That's near impossible to finish in one day!
翻譯:那幾乎不可能在一天內完成！
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用 "near..." 作為短暫的停頓填充詞，引出具體的時間或地點。 EN: We should meet up near... maybe next Tuesday? 翻譯: 我們應該在接近... 也許下星期二見面？
EN:The shop is located near... you know, the big park downtown.
翻譯:那家店在靠近... 你知道的，市中心那個大公園附近。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "near" 用作上述口語中的停頓填充詞，或與 "almost" 重複使用以加強語氣。建議使用更精確的表述，如 "approximately", "close to", 或 "nearly"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Near"?What fixed phrases with "Near" should I remember?
near the end
near + [noun phrase]
接近尾聲；快結束時
near the beginning
near + [noun phrase]
接近開頭；開始不久
near the top
near + [noun phrase]
靠近頂部；名列前茅
near the bottom
near + [noun phrase]
靠近底部；接近末尾
near the coast
near + [noun phrase]
靠近海岸
near the border
near + [noun phrase]
靠近邊境
near perfect
near + [adjective]
近乎完美
near impossible
near + [adjective]
幾乎不可能
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Near"?Which "Near" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I live near of the station.
✓I live near the station.
"near" 是介系詞，後面直接接名詞，不需要再加 "of"。
×The deadline is near to.
✓The deadline is near.
"near" 作為形容詞時，表示「接近的」，後面不需要接 "to"。當 "near" 是介系詞時，後面接名詞，也不接 "to"。
×I will arrive nearly 3 o'clock.
✓I will arrive near 3 o'clock.
"nearly" 是副詞，意思是「幾乎」，用來修飾形容詞、動詞或其他副詞。表示時間或地點上的「接近」應該用介系詞 "near"。
×My house is near to the park.
✓My house is near the park.
在現代標準英語中，介系詞 "near" 後面直接接名詞，不接 "to"。"near to" 的用法較為古老或文學化，在一般口語和寫作中應避免。
×He sat near me, but we didn't talk.
✓He sat close to me, but we didn't talk.
雖然 "near" 和 "close to" 都表示接近，但在描述物理距離非常近（幾乎接觸）或情感上的親近時，更常用 "close to"。"near" 通常指相對較近的範圍。
×I live nearly.
✓I live nearby. / I live close by.
"nearly" 是副詞，意思是「幾乎」，不能單獨用來表示「在附近」。表示「在附近」應該用副詞 "nearby" 或片語 "close by"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Near"?What are tense/participle forms of "Near"?