1. to have something that belongs to you
擁有，持有（某物）
I own a small car.
我擁有一輛小汽車。
She owns three houses in the city.
她在城裡擁有三棟房子。
Do you own this book?
這本書是你的嗎？
Own Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
own
verb
快速理解
What does "Own" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Own"?
「own」作為動詞，主要表示擁有某物或承認某事。
- 1
擁有
EN: to have something as your possession
翻譯: 擁有某物作為自己的財產
- 2
承認
EN: to admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly
翻譯: 承認或坦承某事，通常帶有不情願的意味
- 3
掌控
EN: to take control or responsibility for something
翻譯: 對某事承擔控制權或責任
小提醒：「own」作動詞時，後面直接接名詞（如 own a car），不需要加介系詞。注意與形容詞用法（如 my own room）和反身代名詞用法（如 own up to a mistake）的區別。
發音（How to Pronounce "Own" in English）
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Own"?How does "Own" change by context?
2. to admit or acknowledge something, especially a mistake or feeling
承認，坦白（尤指錯誤或感受）
He finally owned his mistake.
他終於承認了自己的錯誤。
You need to own your feelings.
你需要正視自己的感受。
She owned up to breaking the vase.
她坦承打碎了花瓶。
3. to completely defeat or dominate someone, especially in an argument or competition
徹底擊敗，完全壓制（尤指在爭論或競賽中）
Our team owned the competition this year.
我們隊伍今年完全主宰了比賽。
She totally owned him in the debate.
她在辯論中徹底擊敗了他。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Own"?How to make natural sentences with "Own"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| own + noun | 擁有（某物） | He owns a beautiful house. (他擁有一棟漂亮的房子。) |
| own + that clause | 承認（某事） | She owned that she had made a mistake. (她承認自己犯了錯。) |
| own up to + noun/V-ing | 坦承（過錯或責任） | The child finally owned up to breaking the vase. (那孩子終於承認是他打碎了花瓶。) |
| own + noun + as + noun/adj | 承認…是… | He owned the boy as his son. (他承認那男孩是他的兒子。) |
用法說明
How is "Own" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Own"?
own doing vs own to do
- own doing 強調「擁有某個行為、決定或後果的狀態或事實」，通常用於描述已經發生或正在發生的情況，結構為
own + (possessive) + doing。 - own to do 則較為少見，通常出現在否定或疑問句中，表示「承認、坦白去做某事」，帶有承擔責任的意味，結構為
own to + (verb-ing/noun)。 - 在表達「擁有」某物時，own 是及物動詞，直接接名詞，如
own a house。 - 片語 own up 是固定用法，意為「坦白承認（錯誤）」，後面可接
to something。 EN: She must own her decision to leave the company. 翻譯: 她必須為自己離開公司的決定負責。
EN:He would not own to having made a mistake.
翻譯:他不肯承認自己犯了錯。
總結建議
在大多數表示「擁有」或「為...負責」的情況下，使用 own + noun 或 own + (possessive) + doing 的結構即可。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Own" and similar words?How to choose "Own" vs alternatives?
own vs have
「own」強調法律上的所有權，而「have」泛指擁有或持有，範圍更廣。
own vs possess
「own」側重法律所有權，「possess」則強調實際持有或佔有，有時帶有抽象意味。
own vs belong to
「own」從所有者角度出發，表示「擁有」；「belong to」從物品角度出發，表示「屬於」。
口語用法
How is "Own" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Own"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人的話語時，常用 "own" 來強調對方使用了這個詞。 EN: He was like, "You need to own your mistakes." 翻譯: 他當時就說：「你得為自己的錯誤負責。」
EN:She told me, "Just own it and move on."
翻譯:她告訴我：「坦然接受，然後繼續前進。」
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會重複或拉長 "own" 的發音，以加強語氣或表達堅定的態度。 EN: That's your decision to make—you have to owwwwn it. 翻譯: 那是你的決定——你必須「承擔」到底。
EN:I don't just use it; I fully owwwwn this process.
翻譯:我不只是使用它；我完全「掌控」了這個流程。
停頓填充
在即時對話組織思緒時，"own" 偶爾會作為短暫的停頓填充詞，尤其在重述或釐清觀點前。 EN: The project was... own... it was really my baby from start to finish. 翻譯: 這個專案是... 怎麼說呢... 它從頭到尾真的都是我的心血結晶。
EN:We need to... own... take full responsibility for the outcome.
翻譯:我們需要... 呃... 為這個結果負起全責。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（如引述、語氣拉長、作為停頓填充）通常僅限於非正式對話或創意寫作中。在學術論文、商業報告或其他正式文體中，應避免此類用法，直接使用 "own" 的標準動詞形式即可。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Own"?What fixed phrases with "Own" should I remember?
own up
phrasal verb
承認（錯誤或責任）
own the room
verb phrase
掌控全場；成為焦點
own your truth
verb phrase
接納並為自己的真實經歷或感受負責
own it
verb phrase (imperative/colloquial)
為（某事，尤指自己的特質或行為）負責或感到自豪；坦然接受
own the narrative
verb phrase
掌控敘事或話語權
own one's mistakes
verb + possessive + noun
承認並承擔自己錯誤的責任
own the podium
verb phrase (sports/competition)
（在比賽或競技中）主宰全場，表現卓越
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Own"?Which "Own" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I own a car since 2020.
✓I have owned a car since 2020.
當要表達從過去某個時間點開始持續到現在的擁有狀態時，應使用現在完成式 (have/has + past participle)，而非簡單現在式。
×I am owning a beautiful garden.
✓I own a beautiful garden.
動詞 'own' 是一個狀態動詞 (stative verb)，表示一種狀態或關係，通常不用進行式。應使用簡單式。
×I own a dog. It is belonging to me.
✓I own a dog. It belongs to me.
表達所有權時，'own' 和 'belong to' 是相關但用法不同的動詞。'Own' 的主語是擁有者，'belong to' 的主語是被擁有的物品。'Belong' 也是狀態動詞，不用進行式。
×I want to own my house one day.
✓I want to own a house one day.
在表達未來想擁有某樣東西（首次擁有）時，通常使用不定冠詞 'a/an'，除非特指某個已知的、特定的房子。使用 'my' 會暗示你已經在談論一個特定的、你未來會擁有的房子，語意上較不自然。
×Can you own me some money?
✓Do you owe me some money?
這是常見的發音混淆錯誤。'Own' /oʊn/ 意思是「擁有」，'owe' /oʊ/ 意思是「欠（錢、人情等）」。兩者發音和拼寫相似，但意思完全不同。
×This land is owned by my family from generations.
✓This land has been owned by my family for generations.
表達被動語態且強調從過去持續到現在的狀態時，應使用現在完成式的被動語態 (has/have been + past participle)，並使用 'for + 一段時間'。'From' 用於具體的起始時間點。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Own"?What are tense/participle forms of "Own"?
owns(3rd_singular)owning(present_participle)owned(past)owned(past_participle)