Phenomenon Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

phenomenon

noun

快速理解

What does "Phenomenon" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Phenomenon"?

指任何可被觀察到的事件、事實或非凡的人事物。

  1. 1

    可觀察事件

    EN: An observable event or fact.

    翻譯: 一個可被觀察到的事件或事實。

  2. 2

    非凡事物

    EN: A remarkable or exceptional person, thing, or occurrence.

    翻譯: 一個非凡或傑出的人、事物或事件。

  3. 3

    科學現象

    EN: A fact or situation in nature or society that is studied scientifically.

    翻譯: 在自然界或社會中,被科學方法研究的事實或狀況。

小提醒:注意複數形是「phenomena」,但在非正式場合也常見「phenomenons」用於指「非凡的人或事物」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Phenomenon" in English

How to pronounce "Phenomenon" in English?"Phenomenon" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Phenomenon" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Phenomenon"?How does "Phenomenon" change by context?

1. a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question

(尤指原因或解釋不明的)現象

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that attracts many tourists.

北極光是一種吸引許多遊客的自然現象。

Scientists are studying the strange phenomenon of fish swimming in circles.

科學家正在研究魚群繞圈游動的奇怪現象。

2. a remarkable person, thing, or event

非凡的人(或事物);奇才;奇觀

The young pianist is a musical phenomenon.

那位年輕的鋼琴家是個音樂奇才。

The company's rapid growth was an economic phenomenon.

該公司的快速成長是一個經濟奇蹟。

3. a popular trend or activity, especially in social media or culture

(尤指社交媒體或文化中的)風潮,熱門事物

The viral dance challenge became a global phenomenon.

那個病毒式傳播的舞蹈挑戰成為全球風潮。

K-pop is a cultural phenomenon that has spread worldwide.

K-pop 是一種已傳遍全球的文化熱潮。

4. the object of a person's perception; what the senses or the mind notice

(感官或心靈感知的)現象,表象

In philosophy, the distinction is made between the phenomenon and the thing itself.

在哲學中,現象與物自身之間有所區別。

Time, as we experience it, is a psychological phenomenon.

我們所經歷的時間是一種心理現象。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Phenomenon"?How to make natural sentences with "Phenomenon"?
PatternMeaningExample
phenomenon + of + noun...的現象The phenomenon of climate change is affecting the entire planet. (氣候變遷的現象正在影響整個地球。)
a/an + adjective + phenomenon一個...的現象It was a rare phenomenon that captivated scientists. (這是一個令科學家著迷的罕見現象。)
explain/understand + the phenomenon of + noun解釋/理解...的現象Researchers are trying to understand the phenomenon of sleep paralysis. (研究人員正試圖理解睡眠癱瘓的現象。)
experience/observe + a phenomenon經歷/觀察到一個現象Many people claim to have observed a similar phenomenon. (許多人聲稱觀察到類似的現象。)
the phenomenon + verb (singular)現象 (單數動詞)This natural phenomenon occurs only once every few decades. (這種自然現象每隔幾十年才發生一次。)
phenomena + verb (plural)現象 (複數動詞)These strange phenomena have yet to be fully explained. (這些奇怪的現象尚未得到充分解釋。)

用法說明

How is "Phenomenon" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Phenomenon"?

phenomenon 的單複數形式

  • phenomenon 是標準的單數形式,指一個特定的、引人注目的現象或事件。
  • phenomena 是源自希臘語的標準複數形式,在學術、正式或科學語境中最為常用。
  • 在非正式或通用英語中,有時會見到 phenomenons 作為複數,但這被視為不標準或較不正式,應避免在正式寫作中使用。
  • 區分單複數對於準確表達概念數量至關重要,誤用可能影響文章的專業性。

對比範例: EN: This optical phenomenon is called a mirage. 翻譯: 這種光學現象被稱為海市蜃樓。

EN:Many natural phenomena cannot be fully explained by science.

翻譯:許多自然現象無法完全用科學解釋。

總結建議

在正式及學術寫作中,請務必使用 phenomenon(單數)和 phenomena(複數)這組標準形式。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Phenomenon" and similar words?How to choose "Phenomenon" vs alternatives?

phenomenon vs event

「phenomenon」強調可觀察的自然或社會現象,通常具有持續性或規律性;「event」則指特定時間發生的具體事件或活動。

phenomenon vs occurrence

「phenomenon」通常指值得注意、研究或解釋的顯著現象;「occurrence」則是較中性的詞,泛指任何發生的事情。

phenomenon vs trend

「phenomenon」涵蓋各種可觀察的現象,可能是一次性或持續的;「trend」特指隨時間發展的變化方向或模式。

口語用法

How is "Phenomenon" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Phenomenon"?

引述

在口語中,常用來引述一個令人驚訝或難以置信的事件或情況。 EN: And then, the whole building just started shaking—it was a real phenomenon. 翻譯: 然後,整棟建築就開始搖晃——那真是個奇特的現象。

EN:So this phenomenon happened where my cat learned to open the fridge.

翻譯:所以發生了這個現象,我的貓學會了開冰箱。

語氣強調

用來強調某件事極其不尋常、突出或值得注意。 EN: The support from the community was just a phenomenon; I've never seen anything like it. 翻譯: 來自社區的支持簡直是個奇觀;我從未見過這樣的事。

EN:His recovery is a medical phenomenon, according to the doctors.

翻譯:根據醫生的說法,他的康復是個醫學上的奇蹟。

停頓填充

有時在組織思維或尋找合適詞彙時,用作短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: It's kind of a... phenomenon... how trends spread so fast online. 翻譯: 這有點像一個...現象...就是趨勢在網路上傳播得如此之快。

EN:The whole situation was a strange, um, phenomenon to witness.

翻譯:整個情況是個奇怪的,嗯,現象,親眼目睹。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式寫作中,應避免將 "phenomenon" 用作填充詞或過於口語化的強調。請確保其用法精確,指代可觀察的事件或事實,並注意其複數形式為 "phenomena"。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Phenomenon"?What fixed phrases with "Phenomenon" should I remember?

natural phenomenon

adjective + phenomenon

自然現象

social phenomenon

adjective + phenomenon

社會現象

rare phenomenon

adjective + phenomenon

罕見現象

global phenomenon

adjective + phenomenon

全球現象

explain the phenomenon

verb + the phenomenon

解釋此現象

observe a phenomenon

verb + a phenomenon

觀察到一種現象

recent phenomenon

adjective + phenomenon

近期現象

cultural phenomenon

adjective + phenomenon

文化現象

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Phenomenon"?Which "Phenomenon" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×This is a very interesting phenomena.

This is a very interesting phenomenon.

混淆單複數。'phenomenon' 是單數名詞,'phenomena' 是複數形式。當指單一事件或事物時,應使用 'phenomenon'。

×It is phenomenon that occurs frequently.

It is a phenomenon that occurs frequently.

缺少不定冠詞。作為可數名詞,當 'phenomenon' 以單數形式出現且非特指時,前面通常需要不定冠詞 'a'。

×It's a common phenomenom in psychology.

It's a common phenomenon in psychology.

拼字錯誤。正確拼法結尾是 '-non',而非 '-nom'。需注意單字中 'e' 和 'o' 的順序。

×These phenomena is complex.

These phenomena are complex.

主謂不一致。複數名詞 'phenomena' 必須與複數動詞(如 are, were, have)搭配使用。

×We need more phenomenon to analyze.

We need more phenomena to analyze.

誤用不可數名詞。'phenomenon' 是可數名詞。當表示多個現象時,必須使用其複數形式 'phenomena',或使用 'instances/cases of the phenomenon' 等說法。

×The phenomenons of globalization are widespread.

The phenomena of globalization are widespread.

使用不規則複數形式的錯誤變化。'phenomenon' 的不規則複數是 'phenomena'。'phenomenons' 雖然在某些非正式或特定語境(如指非凡的人或事物)中可能出現,但用於指「現象」時,標準且正確的複數形式是 'phenomena'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Phenomenon"?What are tense/participle forms of "Phenomenon"?
phenomena(plural)