1. to ask for something to be made, supplied, or delivered
點餐；訂購
I'd like to order a pizza.
我想點一個披薩。
She ordered a new book online.
她在網上訂購了一本新書。
We ordered coffee and dessert.
我們點了咖啡和甜點。
Order Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
order
verb
快速理解
What does "Order" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Order"?
作為動詞，order 主要表示要求、安排或命令。
- 1
點餐/訂購
EN: to ask for food or goods
翻譯: 點餐或訂購商品
- 2
命令/指示
EN: to give an authoritative instruction
翻譯: 下達權威性的指示或命令
- 3
安排/整理
EN: to arrange or organize systematically
翻譯: 有系統地安排或整理
小提醒：注意：'order someone to do something' 是常見的使役結構，表示命令某人做某事，而非單純的請求。
發音（How to Pronounce "Order" in English）
How to pronounce "Order" in English?"Order" US vs UK pronunciation
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Order"?How does "Order" change by context?
2. to tell someone to do something in a firm or official way
命令；指示
The captain ordered the soldiers to advance.
上尉命令士兵們前進。
The judge ordered a retrial.
法官下令重審。
He was ordered to pay a fine.
他被命令支付罰款。
3. to arrange things in a particular sequence or position
整理；排列
Please order the files alphabetically.
請將檔案按字母順序排列。
The books are ordered by publication date.
這些書是按出版日期排列的。
She ordered her thoughts before speaking.
她在發言前先整理了一下思緒。
4. to make a situation or system work in a controlled or effective way
維持…的秩序；管理
The police were called to order the crowd.
警察被叫來維持人群的秩序。
New rules were introduced to order the financial market.
引入了新規則來管理金融市場。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Order"?How to make natural sentences with "Order"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| order + noun | 點（餐、飲料等） | I'd like to order a coffee and a sandwich. (我想點一杯咖啡和一個三明治。) |
| order + object + from + place | 從…訂購 | We ordered new furniture from the online store. (我們從那家網店訂購了新家具。) |
| order + object + for + person | 為某人訂購 | He ordered a birthday cake for his wife. (他為妻子訂了一個生日蛋糕。) |
| order + person + to + V | 命令某人做… | The general ordered the troops to advance. (將軍命令部隊前進。) |
| order + that + clause | 命令…（某事發生） | The judge ordered that the evidence be presented. (法官命令呈上證據。) |
| be ordered to + V | 被命令做… | The soldiers were ordered to stand down. (士兵們被命令解除戒備。) |
| order + object + adjective | 使…處於某種狀態 | He ordered the room cleaned before the guests arrived. (他吩咐在客人到達前把房間打掃乾淨。) |
用法說明
How is "Order" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Order"?
order doing vs order to do
- order doing 通常用於描述一個已經在進行或習慣性的命令或指示。
- order to do 則強調一個具體、即將執行的命令，常用於描述某人被命令去做某件特定的事。
- 在正式或書面語中，order that + 主詞 + (should) + 動詞 的結構也很常見，表達命令的內容。 EN: The general ordered the troops advancing immediately. 翻譯: 將軍命令部隊立即前進。
EN:The judge ordered the witness to tell the whole truth.
翻譯:法官命令證人說出全部真相。
總結建議
在大多數情況下，使用 order someone to do something 來表達命令某人做某事是最清晰且常見的用法。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Order" and similar words?How to choose "Order" vs alternatives?
order vs request
「order」語氣較強，帶有命令或權威性，常用於上對下或商業交易中；「request」則是禮貌地請求或要求。
order vs arrange
「order」強調按規則、序列或指令整理；「arrange」則側重為特定目的或美觀而組織、計畫。
order vs command
兩者皆可指「命令」，但「command」語氣更正式、權威，多用於軍事或電腦指令；「order」則更通用於日常與商業場合。
口語用法
How is "Order" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Order"?
引述
在轉述他人要求或命令時，常用「order (that) someone (should) do something」的結構，但口語中常省略「should」。 EN: She ordered that we leave immediately. 翻譯: 她命令我們立刻離開。
EN:The boss ordered that the report be finished by 5 PM.
翻譯:老闆下令報告要在下午五點前完成。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，為了強調命令的強制性或表達不耐煩，會使用加重語氣的副詞或短語。 EN: I ordered you specifically not to touch that! 翻譯: 我特別命令過你不要碰那個！
EN:Just order the usual, will you? We're in a hurry.
翻譯:你就點平常吃的，好嗎？我們趕時間。
停頓填充
在即時對話中，思考如何下達指令或點餐時，會使用填充詞如「um」、「let me see」，或重複動詞。 EN: Um, I'd like to order... let me see... the steak and a salad. 翻譯: 呃，我想點...讓我想想...牛排和一份沙拉。
EN:So, we need to order—order more supplies for the project.
翻譯:所以，我們需要訂購—訂購更多專案用的物資。
正式書寫注意：在正式或法律文件中，應避免使用口語中的填充詞、省略結構或過於直接的命令語氣，應使用完整、客觀的句式，例如「It is hereby ordered that...」或「The court orders the defendant to...」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Order"?What fixed phrases with "Order" should I remember?
order someone to do something
order + person/group + to-infinitive
命令某人做某事
order that
order + that-clause (often with 'should' or subjunctive)
下令（某事發生）
order someone around
order + person + around
對某人發號施令，使喚某人
order something from
order + thing + from + source
向...訂購某物
order in
order + in (phrasal verb)
叫外賣
order out
order + out (phrasal verb)
叫外賣（帶走）
order someone back
order + person + back + (to place)
命令某人返回
be ordered to do something
be ordered + to-infinitive
被命令做某事
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Order"?Which "Order" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I ordered him to leave.
✓I told him to leave.
「order」通常用於權威情境（如老闆對員工、軍官對士兵），或用於正式/商業場合（如點餐、訂購）。一般日常的「叫某人做某事」用「tell」或「ask」更自然。
×I ordered a pizza to the restaurant.
✓I ordered a pizza at the restaurant. / I ordered a pizza for delivery.
「order + 物品 + to + 地點」是錯誤結構。在餐廳內點餐用「at」；外送用「for delivery」或「from + 店名」。
×He ordered that I come immediately.
✓He ordered that I should come immediately. / He ordered me to come immediately.
在「order that」從句中，英式英語常用「should + 原形動詞」，美式英語常用「原形動詞」（subjunctive）。但更常見且簡單的用法是「order + 人 + to + 動詞」。
×I will order you a coffee.
✓I will order a coffee for you. / I'll get you a coffee.
「order + 人 + 物」在語法上正確，但可能被誤解為「命令你一杯咖啡」。在非正式場合，用「get/buy you a coffee」更自然且不會歧義。
×I ordered in the menu.
✓I ordered from the menu.
從菜單點餐固定用介系詞「from」。「in the menu」意指「在菜單裡列著」，而非點餐動作。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Order"?What are tense/participle forms of "Order"?
orders(3rd_singular)ordering(present_participle)ordered(past)ordered(past_participle)