1. to give a number to something in a series
給...編號
Please number the pages from 1 to 50.
請將頁面從1到50編號。
The seats in the theater are numbered.
劇院裡的座位都有編號。
She numbered the questions on the test paper.
她將試卷上的題目編了號。
Number Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
number
verb
快速理解
What does "Number" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Number"?
「number」作動詞時，主要表示「編號」或「總計達到」的意思。
- 1
編號
EN: to assign a number to something for identification or order
翻譯: 為某物編號，以便識別或排序。
- 2
總計
EN: to amount to a specific total
翻譯: 總數達到某個特定數字。
- 3
列入
EN: to include or count as part of a group
翻譯: 將某人或某物納入、算作某個群體的一部分。
小提醒：注意「number」作動詞時，常與介系詞「among」或「in」連用，表示「被算作…之一」，例如「She numbers among the best.」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Number" in English）
How to pronounce "Number" in English?"Number" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Number" from YouTube Videos
Steven Schwaitzberg: A universal translator for surgeons
TED
“So I want to talk to you about two things tonight. Number one, Teaching surgery and doing surgery is really hard.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Number"?How does "Number" change by context?
2. to amount to a particular total
總計，共計
The crowd numbered in the thousands.
人群總計有數千人。
His collection of stamps numbers over five hundred.
他的郵票收藏總計超過五百張。
3. to include someone or something as part of a group
將...算入，包括
He numbers among the most influential writers of our time.
他被算入我們這個時代最有影響力的作家之列。
The club numbers several celebrities as its members.
這個俱樂部有幾位名人作為其成員。
4. to limit the number or duration of something
使...有限，為數不多
His days are numbered if he doesn't change his lifestyle.
如果他不改變生活方式，他的日子就為數不多了。
The opportunities are numbered, so act quickly.
機會有限，所以要趕快行動。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Number"?How to make natural sentences with "Number"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| number + noun (plural) | 給…編號 | The librarian numbered the books on the shelf. (圖書管理員給書架上的書編了號。) |
| be numbered among + noun (plural) | 被算作…之一，被歸入…之列 | She is numbered among the greatest scientists of our time. (她被列為我們這個時代最偉大的科學家之一。) |
| number + in/at + amount | 總計達到…數量 | The crowd numbered in the thousands. (人群總數達數千人。) |
| number + off | (士兵等) 報數 | The sergeant ordered the troops to number off. (中士命令部隊報數。) |
用法說明
How is "Number" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Number"?
number as 編號 vs number as 數量
- number as 編號 (動詞) 意指「給...編號」或「標示號碼」，通常接一個受詞，表示為某物指定一個數字代碼。
- number as 數量 (動詞) 意指「總計有...」或「數量達到...」，通常用於被動語態或接一個數量詞，表示總數或包含的數量。
- 當
number作為「編號」時，其後常接序數詞或具體的號碼（如number 1,number them）。 - 當
number作為「數量」時，常與among,in, 或具體數字連用（如number 20,number among）。
對比例句： EN: Please number the pages of your report. 翻譯: 請將你的報告頁面編上頁碼。
EN:The guests number about fifty.
翻譯:賓客的數量約有五十人。
EN:They numbered the contestants from one to ten.
翻譯:他們將參賽者從一到十編號。
EN:His achievements number in the dozens.
翻譯:他的成就多達數十項。
總結建議
區分 number 作動詞時，關鍵在於判斷其後接的內容是「編號對象」還是「總計數量」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Number" and similar words?How to choose "Number" vs alternatives?
number vs count
「number」強調賦予編號或總數，而「count」強調逐個計算的動作。
number vs total
「number」側重於具體的數字編排或計數結果，而「total」強調加總後的最終合計。
number vs amount
「number」用於可數名詞，指具體的個數；「amount」用於不可數名詞，指總量或總額。
口語用法
How is "Number" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Number"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人對某事的評價，帶有「算作」、「被認為是」的意味。 EN: "I wouldn't number that movie among the classics, but it's entertaining." 翻譯: "我不會把那部電影算作經典，但它挺好看的。"
EN:"She numbers him as one of her closest friends."
翻譯:"她把他算作她最親密的朋友之一。"
語氣強調
用於強調數量之多或範圍之廣，常與 "among" 或 "in" 連用，語氣比單純說 "include" 更強。 EN: "He numbers among the few people who have actually been there." 翻譯: "他可是少數真正去過那裡的人之一。"
EN:"This company numbers in the top five in the industry."
翻譯:"這家公司可是業內排名前五的。"
停頓填充
在思考或列舉時，作為一個短暫的停頓或連接詞，類似於「包括」、「像是」。 EN: "The attendees numbered... let's see... about fifty people." 翻譯: "參加的人數嘛...我想想...大概有五十人。"
EN:"The reasons are many, numbering, for instance, cost and time."
翻譯:"原因有很多，像是，成本和時間都是。"
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "number" 用作上述口語中的停頓填充或過於隨意的引述動詞，建議改用更精確的動詞如 "include", "count", "consider", 或 "rank"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Number"?What fixed phrases with "Number" should I remember?
number among
number among [plural noun]
被算作…之一；屬於…之列
number off
number off
報數
one's days are numbered
[possessive] days are numbered
某人的時日無多；某物即將結束
number in
number in the [hundreds/thousands/millions]
數量達到（某個大數）
number (someone/something) with
number [object] with [group]
將…歸入；把…算作
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Number"?Which "Number" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The amount of students in the class is increasing.
✓The number of students in the class is increasing.
Use 'number' for countable nouns (students, books, cars). Use 'amount' for uncountable nouns (water, time, information).
×A number of students is absent today.
✓A number of students are absent today.
The phrase 'a number of' means 'several' or 'many' and is followed by a plural noun and a plural verb. 'The number of' refers to a specific quantity and takes a singular verb.
×The participants numbered over fifty.
✓The participants numbered over fifty people.
When 'number' is used as a verb meaning 'to total' or 'to amount to', it is often followed by a complement (e.g., a quantity phrase like 'over fifty', 'in the hundreds') or a specific noun to complete the meaning. While sometimes the noun is implied, it's clearer for learners to include it.
×Can you number the apples in the basket?
✓Can you count the apples in the basket?
'To number' means to assign a sequence of numbers to items (e.g., numbering pages). 'To count' means to find out the total quantity of items.
×His achievements number with the best.
✓His achievements number among the best.
The verb 'number' when meaning 'to include in a category' is typically followed by the preposition 'among' (or 'in') to indicate being part of a group.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Number"?What are tense/participle forms of "Number"?
numbers(3rd_singular)numbering(present_participle)numbered(past)numbered(past_participle)