1. to walk along a path or trail
沿著小徑或步道行走
We pathed through the dense forest to reach the clearing.
我們沿著小徑穿過茂密的森林，抵達那片空地。
The hikers carefully pathed along the narrow mountain trail.
登山者小心翼翼地沿著狹窄的山徑行走。
Path Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
path
verb
快速理解
What does "Path" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Path"?
「path」作為動詞較為罕見，主要用於科技或特定語境，指建立或追蹤路徑。
- 1
建立路徑
EN: to create or establish a path
翻譯: 建立或開闢一條路徑。
- 2
沿路徑移動
EN: to move along a path
翻譯: 沿著特定路徑行進或移動。
- 3
規劃路線
EN: to plan or determine a route
翻譯: 規劃或決定行進的路線。
小提醒：注意：「path」作動詞使用並不常見，多數情況下「path」是名詞。在一般對話中，使用「make a path」、「follow a path」或「plan a route」會更自然。
發音（How to Pronounce "Path" in English）
How to pronounce "Path" in English?"Path" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Path" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“Beleiveing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart, Even when it leads you off the well worn path, and that will make all the difference.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Path"?How does "Path" change by context?
2. to create or establish a path or route
開闢或建立一條路徑或路線
The volunteers pathed a new trail through the overgrown park.
志工們在雜草叢生的公園裡開闢了一條新的步道。
The software engineers are pathing a more efficient data flow for the application.
軟體工程師正在為應用程式規劃一條更高效的資料流路徑。
3. to follow a particular course or direction (often figurative)
遵循特定的進程或方向（常為比喻用法）
She pathed her way to success through hard work and determination.
她憑藉努力和決心，為自己開闢了一條通往成功的道路。
The company is pathing a new strategy to enter the Asian market.
該公司正在規劃一項新策略以進入亞洲市場。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Path"?How to make natural sentences with "Path"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| path + to + noun | 通往…的道路 | The path to the summit is very steep. (通往山頂的道路非常陡峭。) |
| path + through + noun | 穿過…的小徑 | We followed a narrow path through the forest. (我們沿著一條穿過森林的狹窄小徑前行。) |
| path + of + noun | …的道路 | He chose a path of least resistance. (他選擇了一條阻力最小的道路。) |
| path + toward(s) + noun | 朝向…的道路 | This is a positive path towards recovery. (這是一條通往康復的積極道路。) |
| path + for + noun | 為…鋪平道路 | The treaty paved the path for lasting peace. (該條約為持久和平鋪平了道路。) |
| path + from + noun + to + noun | 從…到…的道路 | The book traces his path from poverty to success. (這本書追溯了他從貧窮到成功的道路。) |
用法說明
How is "Path" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Path"?
path doing vs path to do
- path doing 通常描述一個正在進行的動作或一個習慣性的、具體的活動。
- path to do 則更常指向一個未來的、一次性的意圖或計畫。
- 在 would path to 的結構中，只能用 to do，表示禮貌的請求或願望。
- 在美式英語中，兩者區別較小，常可互換；英式英語則較常使用 path doing 來表達一般喜好。 EN: They path hiking through the forest to clear their minds. 翻譯: 他們喜歡在森林裡健行來讓頭腦清醒。
EN:We path to hike the new trail before the rainy season starts.
翻譯:我們想在雨季開始前走走那條新的步道。
EN:She paths finding hidden shortcuts in the city.
翻譯:她喜歡在城市裡尋找隱藏的捷徑。
EN:I would path to find a quicker path to the office.
翻譯:我想找一條去辦公室更快的路徑。
總結建議
表達一般喜好或習慣時用 "path doing"，表達特定意圖或禮貌請求時則用 "path to do"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Path" and similar words?How to choose "Path" vs alternatives?
path vs walk
"path" 強調規劃或開闢出行走路線的動作，而 "walk" 僅指行走的行為本身。
path vs route
"path" 作為動詞強調實際開闢或標出路徑的動作，而 "route" 則側重於規劃或指派一條路線。
path vs track
"path" 指開創或規劃路徑，而 "track" 則指追蹤或記錄某物的移動軌跡。
口語用法
How is "Path" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Path"?
引述
在口語中，path 常用來引述或轉述他人的話，特別是當想表達「某人說…」或「據說…」時。
EN: He was like, "I'm not going down that path again."
翻譯: 他就說：「我不想再走那條老路了。」
EN:And then she was all, "You need to find your own path."
翻譯:然後她就說：「你得找到自己的路。」
語氣強調
path 可以用來強調某個決定、方向或人生選擇的重要性，帶有強烈的個人意圖或決心。
EN: I am on a path to becoming a better version of myself, and nothing will stop me.
翻譯: 我正走在成為更好自己的道路上，什麼都阻止不了我。
EN:That's the path I've chosen, so I'm sticking to it.
翻譯:這是我選擇的道路，所以我會堅持到底。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，path 有時會作為一個填充詞，用來爭取時間，尤其是在談論未來計劃或抽象概念時。
EN: So, the next step... um... the path forward is to gather more data.
翻譯: 所以，下一步…嗯…前進的方向是收集更多數據。
EN:It's like... you know... finding your path in life takes time.
翻譯:這就像…你知道的…找到人生道路需要時間。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 path 用於上述口語的引述或填充功能。請使用更精確的動詞（如 stated, claimed, emphasized）或重組句子結構，使表達更清晰、嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Path"?What fixed phrases with "Path" should I remember?
path the way
path the way (for/to something)
為某事鋪平道路；開創先例
path through
path through (something)
開闢道路穿過（某區域）；在…中開路
path a course
path a course (for/of something)
規劃路線；制定方針
path around
path around (something)
繞開…而開闢道路
path towards
path towards (something)
朝著…方向開闢道路；邁向
path one's own way
path one's own way
開創自己的道路；走自己的路
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Path"?Which "Path" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We pathed through the forest.
✓We made our way through the forest.
The verb 'path' is very rare and formal, often used in technical or poetic contexts (e.g., 'The river pathed its way through the valley'). In everyday speech, use more common verbs like 'make one's way', 'walk', 'go along', or 'follow a path'.
×He pathed the way for the new project.
✓He paved the way for the new project.
The common idiom is 'pave the way' (鋪平道路), meaning to make progress easier. Using 'path' as a verb here is incorrect.
×I will path to the library.
✓I will take the path to the library. / I will go to the library via the path.
'Path' is primarily a noun. Using it as a verb to mean 'to go along a path' is not standard. Use phrases with the noun form or verbs like 'take', 'follow', or 'go along'.
×The software paths the data efficiently.
✓The software routes the data efficiently.
In computing contexts, the common verb for directing data or signals is 'route'. 'Path' as a verb is not standard technical terminology here.
×She is on the path to become a doctor.
✓She is on the path to becoming a doctor.
After the phrase 'on the path to', we must use a noun or a gerund (-ing form), not the base form of the verb.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Path"?What are tense/participle forms of "Path"?
paths(3rd_singular)pathing(present_participle)pathed(past)pathed(past_participle)