Plenty Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

plenty

noun

快速理解

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

表示數量充足或豐富,既可作名詞也可作代名詞使用。

  1. 1

    充足、大量

    EN: a large or sufficient amount of something

    翻譯: 指某物數量很大或足夠。

  2. 2

    豐富、充裕

    EN: a situation where there is more than enough of what is needed

    翻譯: 指所需之物非常充足,甚至超過需求的情況。

  3. 3

    代名詞用法

    EN: used as a pronoun to mean 'a lot' or 'enough'

    翻譯: 作為代名詞使用,表示「很多」或「足夠」。

小提醒:注意 'plenty of' 後接不可數名詞或複數名詞,例如 'plenty of time' 或 'plenty of opportunities',但不可接單數可數名詞。

發音(How to Pronounce "Plenty" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Plenty" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. a large or sufficient amount of something

大量,充足

We have plenty of time before the meeting.

會議開始前我們還有充足的時間。

There is plenty of food for everyone.

有足夠的食物給每個人。

2. a situation or condition of abundance or prosperity

富足,豐裕(的狀態)

The land of plenty provided for all its inhabitants.

這片富饒的土地養活了所有的居民。

They lived in plenty after years of hard work.

經過多年的辛勤工作,他們過上了豐衣足食的生活。

3. a large or sufficient number or amount

很多,大量

"Would you like some more cake?" "No, thank you, I've had plenty."

「你要再來點蛋糕嗎?」「不用了,謝謝,我已經吃很多了。」

Don't worry about chairs; we have plenty.

不用擔心椅子不夠,我們有很多。

4. fully, quite, to a sufficient degree

十分,相當,足夠地

The house is plenty big enough for our family.

這房子對我們家來說已經夠大了。

You've been working plenty hard already.

你已經工作得相當辛苦了。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Plenty"?How to make natural sentences with "Plenty"?
PatternMeaningExample
plenty of + [uncountable noun]大量的(不可數名詞)There is plenty of time before the meeting. (會議前還有很多時間。)
plenty of + [plural countable noun]大量的(可數名詞複數)We have plenty of chairs for all the guests. (我們有足夠的椅子給所有賓客。)
plenty + [adverb/adjective]非常;十分The room is plenty big for our needs. (這個房間對我們的需求來說足夠大了。)
in plenty充足地;大量地Food and drink were available in plenty at the party. (派對上有充足的食物和飲料。)

用法說明

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

plenty of + N vs. plenty + Adj.

  • plenty of + N 是最常見的結構,表示「大量的…」,後面接可數或不可數名詞。
  • plenty + Adj. 是口語中常見的省略用法,尤其在美式英語中,表示「非常…、足夠…」,後面直接接形容詞。
  • 在正式寫作中,建議使用完整的 plenty of + N 結構。 EN: We have plenty of time before the meeting. 翻譯: 開會前我們有充足的時間。

EN:Don't worry, we have plenty time.

翻譯:別擔心,我們時間很夠。

總結建議

在正式場合或寫作時,建議使用「plenty of + 名詞」的完整結構。

易混淆對比

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

plenty vs abundance

「plenty」強調數量足夠滿足需求,語氣較口語;「abundance」則強調數量極其豐富、過剩,語氣較正式且文學化。

plenty vs sufficient

「plenty」帶有正面、充裕的含義,超過基本需求;「sufficient」則較為中性,僅表示達到所需的最低標準。

plenty vs enough

「plenty」表示數量多於足夠,有餘裕;「enough」僅表示達到所需標準,沒有多餘的含義。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,常用來引述或重複他人對某物充足的看法,帶有認同或強調的語氣。 EN: A: "We have enough chairs for everyone." B: "Yeah, plenty." 翻譯: A: "我們的椅子夠大家坐。" B: "對啊,綽綽有餘。"

EN:A: "Is there enough food?" B: "Oh, plenty. Don't worry."

翻譯:A: "食物夠嗎?" B: "噢,多得很。別擔心。"

語氣強調

用於句尾加強語氣,表示數量或程度遠超所需,常帶有輕鬆、自信或略顯隨意的口吻。 EN: "Don't rush, we've got time plenty." 翻譯: "別急,我們時間多的是。"

EN:"If you need help, there are people here plenty."

翻譯:"如果你需要幫忙,這裡人多的是。"

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,作為短暫的填充詞,表示「有很多(選擇、原因等)」,然後再具體說明。 EN: "Why did I choose this university? Well, plenty... the location, the courses, and the reputation." 翻譯: "我為什麼選這所大學?嗯,原因很多... 地點、課程,還有名聲。"

EN:"What can you do there? Plenty... hiking, swimming, or just relaxing."

翻譯:"在那裡能做什麼?可多了... 健行、游泳,或者就放鬆一下。"

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "plenty" 單獨置於句尾的口語用法(如 "We have resources plenty."),建議改用更完整的結構,例如 "an abundance of," "a sufficient amount of," 或 "more than enough."

常見短語

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

plenty of

plenty of + [uncountable noun / plural countable noun]

大量的,充足的

in plenty

in plenty

豐富地,大量地

more than plenty

more than plenty

綽綽有餘,遠超過足夠

plenty to go around

there is plenty to go around

足夠分配給每個人

plenty left

there is plenty left

還剩下很多

plenty more where that came from

there is plenty more where that came from

還有很多(來源或儲備)

常見錯誤

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

×There are plenty of books on the shelf.

There are plenty of books on the shelf.

雖然 'plenty' 本身是不可數名詞,但 'plenty of' 後面可以接可數名詞複數或不可數名詞。此句在文法上是正確的,但學習者常誤以為 'plenty of' 只能接不可數名詞。

×We have plenty time before the meeting.

We have plenty of time before the meeting.

'plenty' 作為名詞表示「大量、充足」時,後面接名詞必須使用介系詞 'of',不能直接連接名詞。

×The resources are plenty for the project.

There are plenty of resources for the project.

'plenty' 主要用作名詞(常與 'of' 連用)或代名詞。雖然在非正式口語中可作形容詞(如 "That's plenty"),但修飾名詞時通常不用作前置形容詞。應改用 'plenty of + noun' 或 'enough' / 'sufficient' 等形容詞。

×We have very plenty of options.

We have plenty of options.

'plenty' 本身已表示「大量、充足」,具有絕對性,通常不與 'very'、'so'、'too' 等程度副詞連用。若要強調,可使用 'more than plenty' 或 'absolutely plenty'(後者較口語)。

×We don't have plenty of time.

We don't have much time.

'plenty' 本身帶有正面、充足的含義,通常不用於否定句或疑問句。在否定句或疑問句中,應改用 'much'、'a lot of'、'enough' 等詞。

×Plenty of water are needed.

Plenty of water is needed.

'plenty of' 後接不可數名詞時,動詞用單數;後接可數名詞複數時,動詞用複數。學習者常因 'plenty' 本身表示複數概念而誤用動詞。

詞形變化

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