1. in the beginning; when something first existed or happened
最初；起初
The building was originally a schoolhouse.
這棟建築最初是一所校舍。
I originally planned to leave at noon.
我原本計劃中午離開。
The word originally came from Latin.
這個詞最初源自拉丁語。
Originally Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
originally
adverb
快速理解
What does "Originally" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Originally"?
「originally」主要描述事物的最初狀態、來源或構想。
- 1
最初、起初
EN: in the beginning; at first
翻譯: 表示某事物在開始時的狀態或情況。
- 2
原創地、獨創地
EN: in a new and inventive way
翻譯: 表示以新穎、有創意的方式產生或構思。
- 3
原本、原來
EN: used to describe the earliest form or purpose of something
翻譯: 指某事物最早的形式、設計或用途。
小提醒：注意「originally」與「initially」常可互換，但「originally」更強調與「現在」的對比或事物的根源。
發音（How to Pronounce "Originally" in English）
How to pronounce "Originally" in English?"Originally" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Originally" from YouTube Videos
Geoff Ralston: The Story of Your Startup
Y Combinator
“they tell stories originally, maybe, to their parents, to their friends, to they're family, eventually two co-founders, potential customers, partners in the company, investors.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Originally"?How does "Originally" change by context?
2. in a new and different way that shows imagination
獨創地；新穎地
The problem was solved very originally.
這個問題解決得非常新穎。
She decorated the room originally, using recycled materials.
她運用回收材料，以獨創的方式裝飾了房間。
3. used to describe the true situation that existed before other changes happened
本來；原本（指真實或先前的情況）
He's not originally from around here.
他本來不是這附近的人。
The book was originally much longer before editing.
這本書在編輯前原本要長得多。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Originally"?How to make natural sentences with "Originally"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| originally + past tense verb | 最初，一開始 | He originally planned to study law. (他最初計劃學習法律。) |
| be + originally + from + place | 來自（某地），原籍是 | This dish is originally from Italy. (這道菜源自義大利。) |
| originally + intended/designed/meant to + verb | 原本打算/設計/用意是 | The building was originally intended to be a school. (這棟建築原本打算用作學校。) |
| not + originally + verb | 原本不… | I didn't originally like this idea. (我原本不喜歡這個主意。) |
用法說明
How is "Originally" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Originally"?
originally 的位置與搭配
- originally 通常放在主要動詞之前，或助動詞（如 did, was, will）與主要動詞之間，用以說明某事物最初的狀態或計畫。
- 它常與過去式動詞連用，描述與現狀不同的初始情況。
- 與「at first」或「initially」意思相近，但 originally 更強調「源頭」或「最初的構想」。
- 注意：originally 後面不直接接「to do」或「doing」的結構，它修飾的是整個動詞片語或句子。
對比例句： EN: The building was originally designed as a library. 翻譯: 這棟建築最初的設計是一座圖書館。
EN:They originally planned to launch the product in June.
翻譯:他們原本計畫在六月推出這款產品。
總結建議
使用 originally 時，將其置於所修飾的動詞片語前，以清晰表達事物最初的樣貌或意圖。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Originally" and similar words?How to choose "Originally" vs alternatives?
originally vs initially
「originally」強調事物最初的狀態或來源，常帶有與現狀對比的意味；「initially」則單純指事件或過程的開端，不暗示後續變化。
originally vs primarily
「originally」指時間或來源上的「原本」；「primarily」則指重要性或功能上的「主要地」。
originally vs formerly
兩者都指過去狀態，但「originally」強調最初的來源或構想；「formerly」則指緊接在當前狀態之前的身份或名稱。
口語用法
How is "Originally" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Originally"?
引述
用於引述或轉述他人說過的話，帶有「原本是這樣說/想」的意味。 EN: He originally said he'd come, but now he's not sure. 翻譯: 他原本說他會來，但現在又不確定了。
EN:I originally thought it was a bad idea, but it worked out great.
翻譯:我原本以為這是個餿主意，但結果卻很棒。
語氣強調
放在句首或句中，強調事情的最初狀態或計畫，與現狀形成對比。 EN: Originally, the meeting was scheduled for Tuesday. 翻譯: 原本會議是訂在禮拜二的。
EN:This dish originally comes from my grandmother's recipe.
翻譯:這道菜最初是來自於我祖母的食譜。
停頓填充
在口語思考或組織句子時，作為一個短暫的停頓填充詞，類似「呃…」、「那個…」。 EN: So, originally... wait, let me think about when that was. 翻譯: 所以，原本呢…等等，讓我想想那是什麼時候。
EN:We were going to, originally, just order pizza, but then we decided to cook.
翻譯:我們本來呢，原本啦，只是要叫披薩，但後來決定自己煮。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "originally" 用作純粹的停頓填充詞。其使用應嚴格對應時間或順序上的「最初」概念，以保持文章的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Originally"?What fixed phrases with "Originally" should I remember?
originally from
originally from [place]
最初來自（某地）
originally intended
originally intended to/for
最初打算（用於）
originally called/named
originally called/named [name]
最初名為
originally planned
originally planned
最初計劃
originally thought/believed
originally thought/believed (that)...
最初認為/相信
originally designed
originally designed to/for
最初設計（用於）
not originally
not originally [participle/adjective]
並非最初就...
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Originally"?Which "Originally" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is the originally owner of the house.
✓He is the original owner of the house.
「originally」是副詞，用來修飾動詞、形容詞或整個句子，表示「最初、原本」。這裡需要形容詞「original」來修飾名詞「owner」。
×Originally the book was written in French.
✓The book was originally written in French.
副詞「originally」在句子中的位置通常更靠近它所修飾的主要動詞（如 was written），而不是放在句首。雖然句首位置有時也可接受，但對學習者來說，放在動詞前是更常見且自然的用法。
×At first, I am from Canada.
✓I am originally from Canada.
「At first」用於敘述一系列事件中「起初」的階段，常帶有後來情況改變的意味。要表達「籍貫、出生地」或「事物最初的來源」，應使用「originally from」。
×Firstly, I originally wanted to be a teacher.
✓Originally, I wanted to be a teacher.
「Firstly」用於列舉第一點，而「originally」已包含「最初」的時間順序意義。兩者同時使用顯得多餘。應根據語意選擇其一。
×I originally will study abroad.
✓I originally planned to study abroad.
「originally」指的是過去某個時間點的初始狀態或意圖，因此主要動詞通常使用過去式（如 planned, thought, was）。它不能直接修飾表示未來意圖的「will」。
×originaly
✓originally
這是常見的拼寫錯誤。副詞形式是在形容詞「original」後加上「-ly」，有兩個「l」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Originally"?What are tense/participle forms of "Originally"?