1. to take part in an activity or event
參加（活動或事件）
All students are encouraged to participate in the school play.
鼓勵所有學生參加學校的戲劇演出。
She decided to participate in the marathon this year.
她決定今年參加馬拉松比賽。
Participate Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
participate
verb
快速理解
What does "Participate" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Participate"?
指加入或參與某項活動、事件或過程。
- 1
參加活動
EN: to take part in an activity or event
翻譯: 指加入某項具體的活動、比賽或事件，成為其中的一員。
- 2
參與過程
EN: to be involved in a process or decision
翻譯: 指在一個過程、討論或決策中扮演角色或發揮作用。
- 3
分享、分擔
EN: to share in something (e.g., benefits, costs)
翻譯: 指與他人共同享有某物（如利益）或共同承擔某物（如成本、風險）。
小提醒：注意："participate" 是不及物動詞，後面通常接介系詞 "in" 再接名詞（participate in an event）。它不能直接接受詞（不說 participate something）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Participate" in English）
How to pronounce "Participate" in English?"Participate" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Participate" from YouTube Videos
Boghuma Kabisen Titanji: Ethical riddles in HIV research
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“Six years ago, at the time of her HIV diagnosis, she was recruited to participate in the clinical trial which was running in her health district.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Participate"?How does "Participate" change by context?
2. to be involved with others in doing something
參與，共同進行
The whole community participated in the clean-up campaign.
整個社區都參與了清潔運動。
He actively participates in team meetings.
他積極參與團隊會議。
3. to share in something
分享，分擔
Employees can participate in the company's profit-sharing plan.
員工可以參與公司的利潤分享計劃。
They were happy to participate in the success of the project.
他們樂於分享專案成功的喜悅。
4. to have a part or role in a decision, discussion, or process
在（決策、討論或過程）中發揮作用
Citizens have the right to participate in the democratic process.
公民有權參與民主進程。
The committee allows all members to participate in the decision-making.
委員會允許所有成員參與決策。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Participate"?How to make natural sentences with "Participate"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| participate + in + noun | 參加（某活動、事件） | She will participate in the conference next week. (她下週將參加那個會議。) |
| participate + with + noun | 與…一起參與 | The students participated with enthusiasm in the project. (學生們滿懷熱情地參與了這個專案。) |
| participate + as + noun | 以…身分參與 | He participated as a volunteer in the charity event. (他以志工的身分參與了那場慈善活動。) |
| be invited to participate | 受邀參與 | Our company was invited to participate in the trade fair. (我們公司受邀參與了那場貿易展。) |
| actively participate | 積極參與 | It's important to actively participate in class discussions. (積極參與課堂討論是很重要的。) |
| participate fully | 充分參與 | All members are encouraged to participate fully in the decision-making process. (鼓勵所有成員充分參與決策過程。) |
用法說明
How is "Participate" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Participate"?
participate in vs participate to
- participate in + noun/gerund 是標準且正確的用法，表示「參與某個活動、事件或過程」。
- participate to + verb 是常見的錯誤。在英語中，動詞 "participate" 後面不接 "to" 來引導另一個動詞。
- 若要表達「參與以達成某目的」，應使用其他結構，如 "participate in order to" 或 "take part to"，但單純 "participate to do" 是不正確的。
- 被動語態中同樣使用 "in"："She participated in the project" 被動為 "The project was participated in by many teams."
對比例句： EN: All employees are encouraged to participate in the annual charity run. 翻譯: 鼓勵所有員工參與年度慈善路跑。
EN:We need more volunteers to participate in organizing the festival.
翻譯:我們需要更多志工參與籌辦這個節慶活動。
總結建議
正確的用法是 "participate in + 活動"，應避免使用 "participate to + 動詞" 的錯誤結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Participate" and similar words?How to choose "Participate" vs alternatives?
participate vs join
「participate」強調以積極、投入的態度「參與」活動或過程；「join」則更側重於「加入」一個團體、組織或人群，成為其中一員。
participate vs attend
「participate」指積極「參與」並投入其中；「attend」僅表示「出席」或「參加」某個場合，不一定有實際行動。
participate vs engage
「participate」指具體「參加」活動；「engage」則強調更深層的「投入」或「涉入」，可能涉及情感、注意力或承諾。
口語用法
How is "Participate" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Participate"?
引述
在轉述他人邀請或想法時，常用「participate」來間接表達。 EN: He was like, "You should participate in the hackathon." 翻譯: 他當時就說：「你應該去參加那個黑客松。」
EN:So I asked if she wanted to participate, and she said maybe.
翻譯:所以我問她要不要參加，她說再看看。
語氣強調
口語中會透過重音或拉長音節來強調參與的意願或重要性。 EN: I really want to participate this time! 翻譯: 我這次真的很想參加！
EN:You didn't just watch; you actually participated.
翻譯:你不只是旁觀，你是真的有參與進去。
停頓填充
在組織句子、思考接下來的用詞時，可能會用「participate」作為暫時的填充詞。 EN: The thing we need to do is... participate... more actively in discussions. 翻譯: 我們需要做的是…參與…更積極地參與討論。
EN:So, to participate... uh, I mean, to contribute, you need to sign up first.
翻譯:所以，要參與…呃，我是說要貢獻，你得先報名。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文、正式郵件）中，應避免使用上述口語中的引述句式（如 "He was like..."）、語氣強調的直白表達或填充停頓。建議使用更完整、結構清晰的句子，例如 "It is recommended that all members participate in the upcoming workshop."（建議所有成員參與即將到來的工作坊）。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Participate"?What fixed phrases with "Participate" should I remember?
participate in
participate in [something]
參與、參加（某活動、計畫等）
participate actively
participate actively
積極參與
participate fully
participate fully
充分參與、全面參與
willing to participate
be willing to participate
願意參與
participate directly
participate directly
直接參與
participate as a team
participate as a team
以團隊形式參與
eligible to participate
be eligible to participate
有資格參與
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Participate"?Which "Participate" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I participated the competition.
✓I participated in the competition.
「participate」是不及物動詞，後面必須接介系詞「in」才能接受詞。
×He participated to the meeting.
✓He participated in the meeting.
與「participate」搭配的固定介系詞是「in」，不是「to」。
×They participated us in the game.
✓They invited us to participate in the game.
「participate」本身沒有「使某人參與」的意思。若要表達此意，需使用「invite/ask/allow someone to participate」。
×I am participate in the project.
✓I am participating in the project. / I participate in the project.
進行式應使用「am/is/are + participating」。若表示一般性或習慣性參與，則用簡單式「participate」。
×We need your participation to join the event.
✓We need you to participate in the event.
「participation」是名詞，此處語意上直接使用動詞「participate」更自然。原句結構（participation to join）不正確。
×She didn't participate at the party.
✓She didn't participate in the party activities. / She didn't attend the party.
「participate in」通常指參與某項活動或過程。對於「party」這類社交場合，更常用「attend」（參加、出席）。若要強調參與其中的活動，可說「participate in the party games」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Participate"?What are tense/participle forms of "Participate"?
participates(3rd_singular)participating(present_participle)participated(past)participated(past_participle)