1. new information about recent events
關於近期事件的新資訊
I heard the good news about your promotion.
我聽說了你升職的好消息。
Do you have any news about the meeting?
你有關於會議的任何消息嗎？
News Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
news
noun
快速理解
What does "News" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "News"?
「news」指新近發生、值得報導的事件或資訊，通常透過媒體傳播。
- 1
新資訊
EN: newly received or noteworthy information about recent events
翻譯: 新近收到或值得注意的近期事件資訊
- 2
新聞報導
EN: reports of recent events in newspapers, on television, radio, or online
翻譯: 報紙、電視、廣播或網路上對近期事件的報導
- 3
廣播節目
EN: a regular television or radio program that reports current events
翻譯: 定期播報時事的電視或廣播節目
- 4
消息
EN: information that is interesting or important to a specific person
翻譯: 對特定個人而言有趣或重要的訊息
小提醒：注意：「news」是不可數名詞，不能加「s」或與「a」連用。例如：The news is good.（✓） / a good news（✗）。
發音（How to Pronounce "News" in English）
How to pronounce "News" in English?"News" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "News" from YouTube Videos
Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer | BBC News
BBC News
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "News"?How does "News" change by context?
2. reports about recent events in newspapers, on TV, radio, or online
報紙、電視、廣播或網路上關於近期事件的報導
I watch the news every evening at six.
我每天晚上六點看新聞。
The news reported a major accident on the highway.
新聞報導了高速公路上的一起重大事故。
3. a television or radio program that reports recent events
報導近期事件的電視或廣播節目
The channel interrupted the movie for a special news report.
該頻道中斷了電影，插播一則特別新聞報導。
She is the anchor for the evening news.
她是晚間新聞的主播。
4. newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
新收到或值得注意的資訊，尤指關於近期事件的
The latest news from the research team is very promising.
研究團隊傳來的最新消息非常令人振奮。
This discovery is big news in the scientific community.
這項發現是科學界的大新聞。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "News"?How to make natural sentences with "News"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| the news | 新聞（總稱） | I watch **the news** every evening. (我每晚都看新聞。) |
| a piece of news | 一則消息 | She told me **a piece of shocking news**. (她告訴我一則驚人的消息。) |
| news + about/of + noun | 關於…的消息 | Have you heard any **news about the project**? (你有聽到關於這個專案的任何消息嗎？) |
| news + that-clause | …的消息（後接子句說明內容） | The **news that he won the award** spread quickly. (他獲獎的消息很快就傳開了。) |
| break the news (to someone) | （向某人）宣布消息（通常指壞消息） | The doctor had to **break the bad news to the family**. (醫生不得不向家屬宣布這個壞消息。) |
| be in the news | 成為新聞焦點 | The scandal has **been in the news** for weeks. (這樁醜聞已經連續幾週成為新聞焦點。) |
| good/bad news | 好消息／壞消息 | I have some **good news** for you. (我有一些好消息要告訴你。) |
用法說明
How is "News" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "News"?
news 的單複數與動詞搭配
- news 是不可數名詞，沒有複數形式，不能加 "s"，也不能與 "a/an" 連用。
- 表示「一則消息」時，需使用 a piece of news 或 an item of news。
- 雖然 news 以 "s" 結尾，但動詞必須用單數，因為它指的是一個整體概念。
- 詢問「有什麼消息嗎？」的常見說法是 "Any news?" 或 "Is there any news?"。
對比範例： EN: The news is very encouraging today. 翻譯: 今天的新聞非常令人鼓舞。
EN:These are good pieces of news for the community.
翻譯:這些是對社區來說很好的幾則消息。
總結建議
使用 "news" 時，請記住它永遠是單數形式，並搭配單數動詞，需要計數時使用 "a piece of news"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "News" and similar words?How to choose "News" vs alternatives?
news vs information
「news」通常指新近發生、具有時效性的報導或消息，特別是透過媒體發布的；「information」則泛指任何資訊、數據或知識，範圍更廣且不一定有時效性。
news vs report
「news」是廣泛的新聞消息總稱；「report」則指一份具體的報告、報導或陳述，可能是對事件、研究或調查的詳細描述。
news vs update
「news」指全新的消息或事件；「update」則強調對現有資訊的「更新」或「最新進展」，通常與已知事件或情況相關。
口語用法
How is "News" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "News"?
引述
在對話中，常用來引述剛得知或聽到的消息，常與「聽說」、「據說」等詞搭配。 EN: So, what's the news from the meeting? 翻譯: 所以，會議上有什麼新消息嗎？
EN:The news is that they're finally launching the project next week.
翻譯:聽說他們終於要在下週啟動那個專案了。
語氣強調
用於強調消息的重要性、驚人或意外性，常伴隨誇張的語調或手勢。 EN: Big news! I got the promotion! 翻譯: 大消息！我升職了！
EN:That's not news to me; everyone already knew.
翻譯:這對我來說不是新聞啦，大家早就知道了。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，作為短暫的停頓填充詞，類似「呃」、「那個」。 EN: So, the news... uh... is that we need to work overtime. 翻譯: 所以，那個消息…呃…就是我們需要加班。
EN:I have some news... let me think how to put it... about the schedule change.
翻譯:我有個消息…讓我想想怎麼說…關於行程變動的。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免將 "news" 用作口語中的停頓填充詞或過於隨意的引述。建議使用更正式的詞彙，如 "information"、"report" 或 "announcement"，並確保句子結構完整。
常見短語
What common collocations use "News"?What fixed phrases with "News" should I remember?
break the news
verb phrase
告知（通常是壞）消息
news flash
noun phrase
新聞快報；突發新聞
news coverage
noun phrase
新聞報導
good news
noun phrase
好消息
bad news
noun phrase
壞消息
news headline
noun phrase
新聞標題
news outlet
noun phrase
新聞媒體；新聞機構
the latest news
noun phrase
最新消息
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "News"?Which "News" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I heard a good news today.
✓I heard some good news today.
"news" is an uncountable noun in English. It cannot be used with "a" or in plural form "newses". Use "some", "a piece of", or "an item of" to indicate quantity.
×The news are very surprising.
✓The news is very surprising.
Although "news" ends with an 's', it is a singular uncountable noun and requires a singular verb (is/was/has).
×I read a news of the accident.
✓I read a news report about the accident.
We do not say "news of" a specific event in this way. Use "news about" or "news on". Alternatively, use a more specific noun like "report", "article", or "story".
×I check the social medias for newses every morning.
✓I check social media for news every morning.
"News" has no plural form. Do not add "-es" or "-s". The word remains "news" regardless of quantity. Also, "social media" is typically used as an uncountable or singular collective noun.
×It's a news important.
✓It's important news.
In English, adjectives usually come before the noun they modify. The correct order is adjective + uncountable noun (e.g., breaking news, local news, sad news).
×I need to find some news about visa requirements.
✓I need to find some information about visa requirements.
"News" refers specifically to new information about recent events, often reported by media. For general facts or details, use "information", "details", or "facts".
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "News"?What are tense/participle forms of "News"?