Net Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

net

verb

快速理解

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

作為動詞,net 主要表示透過捕捉或交易獲得淨利或成果。

  1. 1

    捕獲

    EN: to catch or obtain something, especially in a net

    翻譯: 用網捕捉或獲得某物

  2. 2

    淨賺

    EN: to earn or yield as a clear profit

    翻譯: 賺取或產生淨利潤

  3. 3

    最終獲得

    EN: to succeed in getting something, often after effort

    翻譯: 經過努力後成功獲得某物

小提醒:注意區分動詞 'net'(淨賺、捕獲)和名詞 'net'(網子、淨值),兩者拼寫相同但詞性與意思不同。

發音(How to Pronounce "Net" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Net" from YouTube Videos

I Work At A Bookstore And Live On $53K/Year In NYC

Unknown channel

However, I do have the safety net of knowing that they would be able to help me if something were to go wrong.

(1 out of 50)

Definitions(定義)

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

1. to catch or obtain something, especially in a net

(尤指用網)捕獲,捕撈

The fishermen netted a large tuna.

漁夫們捕獲了一條大鮪魚。

He netted three butterflies for his collection.

他捕獲了三隻蝴蝶作為收藏。

2. to earn or gain a sum of money as profit after deductions

淨賺,淨得(扣除費用後的利潤)

The company netted over a million dollars in profit last quarter.

該公司上一季度淨賺超過一百萬美元。

After all expenses, she netted about $500 from the sale.

扣除所有開銷後,她從這次銷售中淨賺了大約500美元。

3. to score a goal or point in sports

(體育運動中)得分,進球

The striker netted a brilliant goal in the final minute.

前鋒在最後一分鐘踢進了一個精彩的進球。

She netted 25 points in the basketball game.

她在籃球比賽中得了25分。

4. to succeed in getting or achieving something desirable

成功獲得(想要的東西)

His performance netted him a promotion.

他的表現為他贏得了晉升。

The investigation netted several key pieces of evidence.

調查獲得了幾項關鍵證據。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Net"?How to make natural sentences with "Net"?
PatternMeaningExample
net + amount淨賺(某金額)The company netted over a million dollars last quarter. (該公司上一季淨賺超過一百萬美元。)
net + person/thing + something(為某人/某物)淨賺(某物)The sale of the property netted him a tidy profit. (出售這筆房地產為他淨賺了一筆可觀的利潤。)
net + something成功獲得(某物,尤指難以獲得的東西)The police operation finally netted the gang leader. (警方行動終於成功逮獲了幫派首腦。)
be netted被(網)捕獲The fish were netted in the early morning. (魚在清晨時分被網捕獲。)

用法說明

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

net + 名詞 vs. net + 人 + 名詞

  • net + 名詞 表示「獲得、賺取」某物(如利潤、收入、獎項),焦點在於結果。
  • net + 人 + 名詞 表示「為(某人)帶來、使(某人)獲得」某物,強調動作的接受者。
  • 在財務或商業語境中,net 常指扣除所有成本後的「淨利」。
  • 被動語態 be netted 也很常見,表示某物被獲得。

對比例句: EN: The sale netted a substantial profit for the company. 翻譯: 這次銷售為公司帶來了可觀的利潤。

EN:The company netted a substantial profit from the sale.

翻譯:公司從這次銷售中獲得了可觀的利潤。

對比例句: EN: The police operation netted several suspects. 翻譯: 這次警方行動逮捕了幾名嫌疑犯。

EN:The suspect was finally netted after a long chase.

翻譯:經過長時間追捕,這名嫌疑犯終於被逮獲。

總結建議

在表達「獲得」時,若強調受益對象則用「net + 人 + 物」,若強調來源或行為主體則用「net + 物 + from + 來源」。

易混淆對比

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

net vs catch

「net」強調使用網具捕獲,而「catch」泛指任何方式的捕捉。

net vs earn

「net」指扣除成本後的淨收入,而「earn」指工作或投資所得的總收入。

net vs trap

「net」指用網具圍捕或兜住,而「trap」指用陷阱困住,使其無法逃脫。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,'net' 常用來簡潔地總結或引述一個結果,尤其是在談論金錢、分數或最終收穫時。 EN: So after all expenses, we netted about five hundred dollars. 翻譯: 所以扣除所有開銷後,我們淨賺了大約五百美元。

EN:He said, "The deal should net us a significant advantage."

翻譯:他說:「這筆交易應該能為我們帶來顯著的淨優勢。」

語氣強調

在非正式對話中,'net' 可以透過重音或語調來強調「最終獲得」或「實際得到」的概念,與總額或毛額形成對比。 EN: I don't care about the gross amount; what did we actually net? 翻譯: 我不在乎總額多少;我們實際淨得多少?

EN:After all that hard work, you only netted two new clients?

翻譯:經過那麼多辛苦工作,你只淨爭取到兩個新客戶?

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,說話者可能會用 'net' 相關的短語如 'net result' 或 'net effect' 作為填充,引出結論。 EN: The whole situation was chaotic, but the net result... was actually positive. 翻譯: 整個情況一團亂,但最終結果... 其實是正面的。

EN:We changed the design multiple times, and the net effect is... a much more user-friendly product.

翻譯:我們多次修改設計,而最終效果是... 一個更加用戶友好的產品。

正式書寫注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 'net' 用作動詞的過於口語化或商業俚語的用法。建議使用更正式的詞彙,如 'earn net', 'yield a net profit', 'result in a net gain' 或 'obtain' 來替代,以保持語氣的嚴謹性。

常見短語

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

net amount

net + [noun]

淨額;扣除所有必要費用後的實際金額

net profit

net + [noun]

淨利潤;總收入扣除所有成本與稅款後的利潤

net result

net + [noun]

最終結果;綜合所有因素後的淨效果

net out

net out

結算為;最終結果是

net income

net + [noun]

淨收入;個人或企業在扣除稅款及必要開支後的實際收入

net effect

net + [noun]

淨效應;綜合所有正面與負面影響後的最終效果

常見錯誤

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

×The company net $5 million last year.

The company netted $5 million last year.

作為動詞時,'net' 需要根據時態變化。過去式或過去分詞為 'netted',而非直接使用 'net'。

×He earned $80,000 after taxes.

He netted $80,000 after taxes.

'Earn' 指總收入(稅前),而 'net' 專指扣除所有成本、稅款、費用後的淨收入。在談論最終到手的金額時,應使用 'net'。

×The police netted in the operation.

The police netted several suspects in the operation.

動詞 'net' 在表示「捕獲」時是及物動詞,必須接被捕獲的對象(如人、魚)。不能單獨使用。

×A large sum was net from the deal.

A large sum was netted from the deal.

在被動語態中,動詞 'net' 的過去分詞是 'netted',必須使用這個形式。

×She got a prize in the competition.

She netted a prize in the competition.

雖然 'get' 通用,但 'net' 更強調經過努力或策略後成功「獲得」有價值的東西(如獎項、合約、利潤),帶有「淨得」的意味。在商業或競賽語境中更精準。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Net"?What are tense/participle forms of "Net"?
nets(3rd_singular)netting(present_participle)netted(past)netted(past_participle)