Once Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

once

adverb

快速理解

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

「once」主要表示一次或曾經,用於描述頻率、過去狀態或條件。

  1. 1

    一次

    EN: one time only

    翻譯: 僅一次

  2. 2

    曾經

    EN: at some time in the past

    翻譯: 在過去的某個時間

  3. 3

    一旦

    EN: as soon as; when

    翻譯: 一旦;當…時

小提醒:注意「once」在句中的位置:表示「一次」時通常放在句尾(如「I've been there once」);表示「一旦」時則引導條件子句(如「Once you start, you can't stop」)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Once" in English

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

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. one single time

一次

I've only been to Paris once.

我只去過巴黎一次。

Call me once you arrive.

你一到就給我打電話。

2. at some time in the past; formerly

曾經;一度

This house was once a school.

這棟房子曾經是一所學校。

He was once the best player on the team.

他曾是隊上最好的球員。

3. as soon as; when

一旦;一...就...

Once you understand the rules, the game is easy.

一旦你理解了規則,這個遊戲就很簡單。

Once the rain stops, we can go outside.

雨一停,我們就可以出去。

4. at the same time; simultaneously

同時;一起

Everyone spoke at once, and it was chaos.

所有人同時開口,場面一片混亂。

Don't try to do everything at once.

不要試圖同時做所有事情。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Once"?How to make natural sentences with "Once"?
PatternMeaningExample
once + (past tense clause)一旦…(過去發生過一次)Once I visited Paris, I fell in love with it. (我一旦去過巴黎,就愛上了它。)
once + (present/future clause)一旦…(將來某個時間點)Once you finish your homework, you can go out. (你一旦寫完功課,就可以出去。)
once a + [time period]每…一次I go to the dentist once a year. (我每年去看一次牙醫。)
once more / once again再一次Could you say that once more, please? (請你再說一次好嗎?)
at once立刻;同時He stood up at once. (他立刻站了起來。) / I can't do two things at once. (我無法同時做兩件事。)
(just) for once(就)這麼一次For once, he arrived on time. (就這麼一次,他準時到了。)
once in a while偶爾We go out for dinner once in a while. (我們偶爾會出去吃晚餐。)
once upon a time從前(故事開頭)Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. (從前,有一位美麗的公主。)

用法說明

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

once + 過去式 vs once + 過去完成式

  • once + 過去式 通常用於按時間順序敘述事件,表示「曾經有一次」或「有一次」。
  • once + 過去完成式 (had + p.p.) 則強調該事件發生在另一個過去事件「之前」,有「一旦…就…」或「在…之後」的因果或時間先後關係。
  • 在從屬子句中,once 引導一個條件或時間,常用現在式代替未來式。 EN: I once visited Tokyo and found it incredibly vibrant. 翻譯: 我曾造訪過東京,覺得它充滿活力。

EN:Once I had finished my work, I went straight to bed.

翻譯:我一完成工作,就立刻上床睡覺了。

EN:He was once a famous actor in this city.

翻譯:他曾經是這座城市裡一位著名的演員。

EN:Once you understand the rules, the game becomes easy.

翻譯:一旦你理解了規則,這個遊戲就變簡單了。

總結建議

敘述過去的一次經歷用「once + 過去式」,強調某個過去動作完成後才發生下一件事則用「once + 過去完成式」。

易混淆對比

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

once vs once upon a time

"once" 表示單次或過去的某個時間點;"once upon a time" 是童話故事的固定開頭,意為「很久以前」。

once vs one time

"once" 強調單次事件或經歷;"one time" 較口語化,常具體指「某一次」。

once vs at once

"once" 表示頻率或時間點;"at once" 意為「立刻」或「同時」。

口語用法

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

引述

用於引述或轉述他人說過的話,相當於「有一次」、「某次」。 EN: He was like, "Once, I saw a shooting star." 翻譯: 他就說:「有一次,我看到一顆流星。」

EN:She told me, "Once you try it, you'll love it."

翻譯:她告訴我:「你只要試一次,就會愛上它。」

語氣強調

在口語中重複或加強語氣,表示「就那麼一次」、「僅此一次」。 EN: I'll let you stay up late just this once. 翻譯: 我就准你熬夜這麼一次。

EN:Come on, do it for me once!

翻譯:拜託啦,就為我做這一次嘛!

停頓填充

作為說話時的思考填充詞,類似「呃」、「那個」,用於爭取時間或緩和語氣。 EN: Well, once... you know, it's not that simple. 翻譯: 嗯,那個…你知道的,事情沒那麼簡單。

EN:I was thinking, once... maybe we could go together?

翻譯:我在想,那個…或許我們可以一起去?

注意:以上用法均屬口語或非正式對話,在正式寫作或報告中應避免使用,應改用更精確的詞語或結構。

常見短語

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

once upon a time

phrase

從前,很久以前(用於故事開頭)

once in a while

adverbial phrase

偶爾,有時

at once

adverbial phrase

1. 立刻,馬上 2. 同時

once again

adverbial phrase

再一次

once and for all

adverbial phrase

一勞永逸地,徹底地

once or twice

adverbial phrase

一兩次,幾次

once more

adverbial phrase

再一次

all at once

adverbial phrase

突然;同時

常見錯誤

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

×I have been to Japan once time.

I have been to Japan once.

「once」本身已表示「一次」,後面不需要再加「time」。

×Once I was a child, I lived in Taipei.

When I was a child, I lived in Taipei.

「once」作為連接詞時,強調「一旦…就…」,表示條件或時間上的起點,通常用於未來或一般性情況。描述過去的特定時間點應用「when」。

×I want to see her once more time.

I want to see her once more. / I want to see her one more time.

「once more」是固定片語,意為「再一次」,不可拆分為「once more time」。要表達「再一次」也可說「one more time」。

×I go to the gym once a week on Monday.

I go to the gym once a week, usually on Mondays.

「once a week」表示頻率,是概括性的說法。若要指定具體日期,需用「usually」或「typically」等詞來連接,以避免邏輯矛盾(一週一次不一定總是同一天)。

×He once time said he would help us.

He once said he would help us.

「once」作為副詞表示「曾經」時,後面直接加動詞,不可插入「time」。

×Once I will finish my work, I'll call you.

Once I finish my work, I'll call you.

在「once」引導的時間狀語從句中,即使主句是將來時,從句也應用現在時態表示將來。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Once"?What are tense/participle forms of "Once"?