Phrase Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

phrase

verb

快速理解

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

「phrase」作為動詞,主要指用特定方式表達想法或陳述。

  1. 1

    措辭表達

    EN: to express something in a particular way with words

    翻譯: 用特定的措辭或方式來表達某事物。

  2. 2

    分組演奏

    EN: to divide music into short sections and play it with appropriate expression

    翻譯: 將音樂分成短小的樂句,並以適當的情感表現來演奏。

  3. 3

    歸類描述

    EN: to describe or classify someone or something in a specific manner

    翻譯: 以特定的方式描述或歸類某人或某事物。

小提醒:注意「phrase」作動詞時,常與「how」、「carefully」、「clearly」等副詞連用,強調表達的方式,例如「phrase something carefully」(謹慎措辭)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Phrase" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Phrase" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to express something in a particular way using words

用特定的措辭或方式表達

She carefully phrased her apology to avoid causing more offense.

她小心翼翼地措辭道歉,以避免引起更多不快。

How would you phrase that question to make it sound less confrontational?

你會如何措辭那個問題,讓它聽起來不那麼帶有對抗性?

2. to divide music into short, distinct sections or patterns

將音樂劃分成短而獨特的樂句或段落

The pianist phrased the melody beautifully, giving it a singing quality.

鋼琴家將旋律處理得非常優美,賦予了它一種歌唱般的特質。

A good conductor helps the orchestra phrase the music together as one.

一位優秀的指揮能幫助樂團將音樂的樂句處理得渾然一體。

3. to formulate or construct a sentence, question, or text

構思或組織句子、問題或文本

He's still phrasing his thoughts into a coherent argument.

他仍在將他的想法組織成一個連貫的論點。

The lawyer advised her client on how to phrase the official statement.

律師就如何措辭官方聲明向她的客戶提供建議。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Phrase"?How to make natural sentences with "Phrase"?
PatternMeaningExample
phrase + noun用言語表達He carefully phrased his apology. (他小心翼翼地措辭他的道歉。)
phrase + question/statement措辭、組織(問題或陳述)Try to phrase the question more politely. (試著把問題措辭得更禮貌一些。)
phrase + something + as + noun將某事物表述為…She phrased her refusal as a request for more time. (她將她的拒絕表述為需要更多時間的請求。)
be phrased in + language/style以某種語言或風格表達The letter was phrased in very formal English. (這封信是以非常正式的英文寫成的。)
phrase + oneself表達自己的意思He struggled to phrase himself clearly in the interview. (他在面試中努力想把自己的意思表達清楚。)

用法說明

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

phrase doing vs phrase to do

  • phrase doing 通常用於描述一般性的習慣或愛好,表示經常性或享受做某事的過程。
  • phrase to do 則常指在特定場合或情境下的意願、選擇或計畫,帶有更多「決定去做」的意味。
  • 在動詞 would phrase 之後,固定只能接 to do,用來表達禮貌的請求或假設性的願望。

對比例句: EN: I phrase taking a long walk after dinner. 翻譯: 我習慣晚飯後長時間散步。

EN:I phrase to take a walk now to clear my head.

翻譯:我現在想去散個步,清醒一下頭腦。

EN:She phrases working independently.

翻譯:她喜歡獨立工作。

EN:She would phrase to work on this project with you.

翻譯:她希望能和你一起進行這個專案。

總結建議

表達一般喜好時兩者常可互換,但強調習慣用 phrase doing,而談論特定選擇或與 would 連用時,則必須用 phrase to do

易混淆對比

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

phrase vs say

「phrase」強調以特定措辭或方式表達,而「say」僅指說出內容。

phrase vs express

「phrase」專注於語言上的措辭,而「express」涵蓋更廣泛的情感或想法傳達方式。

phrase vs word

「phrase」作動詞指「措辭」,而「word」作動詞指「用詞」,後者更側重於選擇單個確切的詞。

口語用法

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

引述

當引述或轉述他人說過的話時,常用 "phrase" 來表示對方是「這樣說的」或「用了某種說法」。 EN: He phrased it as, "We need to reconsider our options." 翻譯: 他是這樣說的:「我們需要重新考慮我們的選擇。」

EN:How did she phrase the invitation? I want to get the wording right.

翻譯:她是怎麼措辭邀請的?我想把用字弄對。

語氣強調

在口語中,用 "phrase" 可以強調對某句話的措辭、表達方式特別在意,或對其精確性有疑問。 EN: I would phrase that differently—it sounds a bit harsh. 翻譯: 我會用不同的方式說那句話——聽起來有點刺耳。

EN:Be careful how you phrase your feedback to the client.

翻譯:你要小心如何向客戶表達你的反饋意見。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找更佳表達方式時,會用 "let me phrase this..." 或 "how should I phrase this..." 作為停頓填充,為接下來的言論鋪墊。 EN: It's not that I disagree... let me phrase this another way. 翻譯: 不是說我不同意……讓我換個方式說。

EN:How should I phrase this... your idea has potential, but the execution needs work.

翻譯:我該怎麼說呢……你的點子有潛力,但執行方面需要努力。

正式書寫注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免使用 "let me phrase this" 等口語填充句。直接、精確地陳述觀點即可,無需預告表達方式。

常見短語

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

phrase together

phrase something together

將詞語組合在一起;構思措辭

phrase carefully

phrase something carefully

謹慎措辭;小心表達

phrase in terms of

phrase something in terms of something

用...的措辭來表達;從...的角度來闡述

phrase a question

phrase a question

構思一個問題;提問

phrase differently

phrase something differently

用不同的方式表達

phrase as

phrase something as something

將...表述為...

phrase well

phrase something well

表達得當;措辭得體

phrase an argument

phrase an argument

構思論點;表述論證

常見錯誤

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

×He phrased that he was tired.

He said that he was tired.

「phrase」作為動詞,意思是「用言語表達」或「措辭」,其後通常接名詞片語或子句,但不用於直接引述陳述或引述他人的話語。表達「說」某件事應使用「say」。

×I need to phrase a new password.

I need to create a new password.

「phrase」作為動詞,專指用語言文字來表達想法,不適用於創造或組成非語言的事物(如密碼、菜單)。應根據語境使用更準確的動詞,如「create」、「compose」或「formulate」。

×He phrases very well.

He phrases his ideas very well.

動詞「phrase」是及物動詞,必須接一個受詞(通常是「question」、「reply」、「idea」等),說明被措辭的內容。不能單獨使用。

×The painting phrases a feeling of loneliness.

The painting expresses a feeling of loneliness.

「phrase」特指使用語言文字來表達。對於非語言媒介(如藝術、音樂、肢體語言)的表達,應使用「express」、「convey」或「depict」。

×The letter was phrase by a professional writer.

The letter was phrased by a professional writer.

在被動語態中,動詞「phrase」的過去分詞是「phrased」,不是原形「phrase」。這是一個常見的動詞形式錯誤。

×Can you tell me the phrase of this sentence?

Can you tell me the meaning of this sentence?

此處混淆了「phrase」的名詞和動詞用法。說話者想問的是句子的「意思」(meaning),而非句中的「片語」(phrase)。當想詢問含義時,應使用「meaning」或「wording」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Phrase"?What are tense/participle forms of "Phrase"?
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