1. to make something official or formal
使…正式化；正式批准
They will official the agreement with a signing ceremony next week.
他們將在下週透過簽署儀式使這項協議正式生效。
The board voted to official the new policy immediately.
董事會投票決定立即正式批准這項新政策。
Official Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
official
verb
快速理解
What does "Official" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Official"?
「official」作為動詞較為罕見，主要用於特定情境，指正式宣佈或授權某事物。
- 1
正式宣佈
EN: to officially announce or declare something
翻譯: 正式宣佈或聲明某事
- 2
授權或批准
EN: to give official authorization or approval
翻譯: 給予官方授權或批准
- 3
使正式化
EN: to make something official through proper procedure
翻譯: 透過適當程序使某事正式化
小提醒：注意：「official」極少用作動詞，在大多數情況下它是形容詞或名詞。使用時需確保上下文能清楚表達「使之正式化」的動作含義，否則可能造成混淆。
發音（How to Pronounce "Official" in English）
How to pronounce "Official" in English?"Official" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Official" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Official"?How does "Official" change by context?
2. to act in an official capacity or perform official duties
以官方身份行事；執行公務
The mayor will official at the opening of the new bridge.
市長將以官方身份出席新橋的開通典禮。
She was asked to official as the mediator between the two departments.
她被要求以官方調解人的身份在兩個部門之間進行協調。
3. to announce or declare something officially
正式宣布；官方宣告
The government is expected to official the election results tomorrow.
政府預計將於明天正式宣布選舉結果。
The company will official its new product line at the press conference.
該公司將在記者會上正式宣布其新產品線。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Official"?How to make natural sentences with "Official"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| official + as + noun | 作為…的官方人員 | He officiated as the referee for the championship match. (他擔任了冠軍賽的裁判。) |
| officiate + at + event | 主持（儀式、典禮） | The priest will officiate at the wedding ceremony. (這位牧師將主持婚禮儀式。) |
| officiate + over + event/meeting | 主持、監督（活動、會議） | The judge officiated over the legal proceedings. (法官監督了法律程序。) |
| be + officiated + by + person | 由…主持 | The opening ceremony was officiated by the mayor. (開幕式由市長主持。) |
用法說明
How is "Official" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Official"?
official to do vs official doing
- official to do 通常用於描述一個被正式授權、批准或認可去執行的單一或具體行動。
- official doing 則較少見，若使用，可能指一個正在被官方執行的持續性過程或活動，但更自然的說法是使用名詞形式 "official action" 或 "official process"。
- 動詞 "official" 本身不常見，更常見的是使用其形容詞形式搭配其他動詞（如 "make something official", "become official"）或使用名詞 "officiate" 來表示執行官方職務。 EN: The committee will official to approve the budget next week. 翻譯: 委員會將於下週正式批准預算。
EN:The official doing of the ceremony fell to the mayor.
翻譯:儀式的正式執行工作落到了市長身上。
總結建議
建議優先使用 "official to + 動詞" 來表達正式授權的具體行動，並避免使用 "official doing" 這種不自然的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Official" and similar words?How to choose "Official" vs alternatives?
official vs authorize
"official" 作為動詞較為罕見，意指「使…正式化」或「以官方身分行事」；"authorize" 則指「授權、批准」，是更常見的授權動作動詞。
official vs ratify
"official"（動詞）與 "ratify" 都涉及正式確認，但 "ratify" 特指通過正式批准（如條約、協議）使其生效，法律意味更強。
official vs formalize
"official" 與 "formalize" 作動詞時意思最接近，但 "formalize" 更常用，指「使…正式化、定型」，不必然涉及官方機構。
口語用法
How is "Official" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Official"?
引述
在口語中，'official' 常用來引述或確認一個剛被宣布或剛成為事實的消息，帶有「正式確認」、「官方宣布」的語氣。 EN: So it's official—we're moving to the new office next month. 翻譯: 所以正式確定了——我們下個月要搬到新辦公室。
EN:Is it official that she got the promotion?
翻譯:她升職這件事是官方確認的嗎？
語氣強調
作為動詞使用時，'to official' 在非常口語、非正式的場合中，有時會用來強調使某事正式化或完成最後步驟的動作，帶有輕鬆或戲謔的意味。 EN: Let's official our plans with a handshake. 翻譯: 我們握個手，就算正式敲定我們的計劃吧。
EN:We just bought the rings to official our engagement.
翻譯:我們剛買了戒指，讓我們的訂婚正式生效。
停頓填充
在隨意的對話中，說話者有時會用 'official' 作為一個停頓填充詞，特別是在列舉事項或思考如何表述「正式部分」時，但這種用法並不常見。 EN: The process has several steps: the draft, the review, and... official... the signing ceremony. 翻譯: 這個流程有幾個步驟：草案、審核，然後…正式的…簽約儀式。
EN:We need to handle the informal chat and then the, um, official discussion.
翻譯:我們需要先處理非正式的閒聊，然後才是，嗯，正式的討論。
正式書寫注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文、商業文件）中，應避免將 'official' 作為動詞使用，或將其用於過於口語化的引述和填充停頓。應使用更標準的動詞如 'formalize'、'confirm' 或 'announce officially'，並保持語句結構完整嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Official"?What fixed phrases with "Official" should I remember?
official something
official + [noun]
使…正式化；將…官方化
official a decision
official + [decision/result]
正式宣布一項決定或結果
get officialed
get + officialed (passive)
被正式確認或批准
official the paperwork
official + the paperwork/documentation
完成並使文件正式生效
official it
official + it (pronoun)
將某事正式化（口語）
official a relationship
official + a [relationship/partnership]
使一段關係正式公開或獲得承認
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Official"?Which "Official" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The government will official the new policy next week.
✓The government will officially announce the new policy next week.
「official」作為動詞極其罕見且不自然。表達「正式宣佈、批准或使生效」時，應使用「make official」、「officially announce/approve/recognize」等動詞片語。
×He officiated the document with his signature.
✓He signed the document to make it official.
「official」不能用作「簽署文件使其生效」的動詞。正確的動詞是「sign」。表達「使…正式化」的概念時，應使用「make something official」。
×Can you official this meeting?
✓Can you officiate at this meeting?
想表達「主持（會議、儀式）」時，正確的動詞是「officiate (at)」，而不是「official」。
×The company decided to official him as the new manager.
✓The company decided to officially appoint him as the new manager.
「official」不能用作「正式任命」的動詞。應使用「officially appoint/name/designate」等動詞片語。
×We need to officialize the agreement.
✓We need to formalize the agreement.
「officialize」不是標準英文單字。表達「使正式化、使生效」時，應使用「formalize」、「ratify」或「make official」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Official"?What are tense/participle forms of "Official"?