1. to secretly plan to do something, usually something illegal or harmful
秘密策劃（通常指非法或有害的事）
The rebels were plotting to overthrow the government.
叛亂分子正在密謀推翻政府。
He was arrested for plotting a bank robbery.
他因策劃銀行搶劫而被捕。
Plot Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
plot
verb
快速理解
What does "Plot" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Plot"?
「plot」作為動詞，主要指策劃（陰謀）或規劃（故事、圖表）。
- 1
密謀策劃
EN: to secretly plan to do something illegal or harmful
翻譯: 秘密策劃做非法或有害的事情
- 2
規劃情節
EN: to plan the sequence of events in a story, novel, or play
翻譯: 規劃故事、小說或戲劇中的事件發展順序
- 3
標繪圖表
EN: to mark points or draw lines on a graph or map
翻譯: 在圖表或地圖上標記點或繪製線條
小提醒：注意「plot」作動詞時，常與「against」連用表示「密謀對抗…」，例如「plot against the government」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Plot" in English）
How to pronounce "Plot" in English?"Plot" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Plot" from YouTube Videos
Aaron O'Connell: Making sense of a visible quantum object
TED
“And so if we had a scale to measure the aptitude of each hemisphere, then we can plot our brain And, for example, this would be somebody who's completely logical, This would be someone who's entirely intuitive.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Plot"?How does "Plot" change by context?
2. to mark points on a graph or chart
在圖表上標記點或繪製
First, plot the data points on the graph.
首先，將數據點標記在圖表上。
The software can automatically plot the results.
這款軟體可以自動繪製結果圖。
3. to plan the sequence of events in a story, novel, or movie
構思（故事、小說或電影的）情節
The author spent months plotting the intricate mystery.
作者花了數月時間構思這個複雜的懸疑情節。
A good screenwriter knows how to plot a compelling narrative.
一位優秀的編劇知道如何構思引人入勝的敘事情節。
4. to mark out a course or route on a map
在地圖上標出路線或航線
We plotted our route across the mountains carefully.
我們仔細地在地圖上標出了穿越山脈的路線。
The captain plotted the ship's course to avoid the storm.
船長在地圖上標出船隻的航線以避開風暴。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Plot"?How to make natural sentences with "Plot"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| plot + noun | 策劃（某事物） | They plotted a surprise party for her. (他們為她策劃了一個驚喜派對。) |
| plot + to + V | 密謀（做某事） | The rebels plotted to overthrow the government. (叛亂分子密謀推翻政府。) |
| plot + against + noun/pronoun | 密謀反對（某人/某事） | He suspected his colleagues were plotting against him. (他懷疑他的同事們正在密謀反對他。) |
| plot + out + noun | 詳細規劃（某事） | She plotted out her career path carefully. (她仔細規劃了她的職業道路。) |
| plot + noun + on + noun | 在（圖表等）上標繪出（某物） | The scientist plotted the data points on the graph. (科學家將數據點標繪在圖表上。) |
用法說明
How is "Plot" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Plot"?
plot doing vs plot to do
- plot doing 通常用於描述「策劃、密謀某個具體的行動或事件」，強調的是策劃的內容本身。
- plot to do 則更常指「策劃去做某件事」，焦點在於策劃要達成的目標或後續動作。
- 在表示「策劃推翻、謀殺、奪取」等帶有明確目的性的行動時，plot to do 是更自然、更常見的用法。
- 當「plot」意為「設計情節」時，後面通常接名詞，例如 "plot the novel"，較少接動詞形式。 EN: The conspirators plotted overthrowing the government in secret meetings. 翻譯: 陰謀者們在秘密會議中策劃推翻政府。
EN:The conspirators plotted to overthrow the government before the elections.
翻譯:陰謀者們策劃要在選舉前推翻政府。
EN:She spent hours plotting getting her revenge.
翻譯:她花了數小時策劃她的復仇。
EN:She plotted to ruin his reputation by spreading false rumors.
翻譯:她策劃要透過散播謠言來毀掉他的名聲。
總結建議
在表達「策劃去做某事」這個帶有目的性的意思時，使用 plot to do 是更標準且不會出錯的選擇。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Plot" and similar words?How to choose "Plot" vs alternatives?
plot vs plan
「plot」通常指秘密策劃（常帶負面含義），而「plan」指一般性的計畫或安排。
plot vs scheme
「plot」與「scheme」皆可指密謀，但「scheme」更強調狡猾、欺騙性的詳細計畫。
plot vs conspire
「plot」強調策劃行動本身，而「conspire」強調多人共謀的狀態或行為。
口語用法
How is "Plot" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Plot"?
引述
在口語中，當引述或轉述一個計畫或陰謀時，常用「plot」來簡潔帶過。 EN: So they were like, "We need to plot our escape before sunrise." 翻譯: 所以他們就說：「我們得在日出前策劃好逃跑路線。」
EN:And then he just casually mentioned, "Oh, we're plotting a surprise party for her."
翻譯:然後他就隨口提到：「喔，我們正在為她策劃一個驚喜派對。」
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，會用重音或拉長音節來強調「plot」的戲劇性或秘密性。 EN: Are you telling me they were actually plo-o-tting against the manager? 翻譯: 你是說他們真的在密謀反對經理嗎？
EN:This isn't just a plan—we're seriously plotting here!
翻譯:這不只是個計畫—我們可是在認真策劃呢！
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，有時會用「plot」作為填充詞的一部分，尤其是當話題涉及計畫時。 EN: So our next move... plot... should be to gather more information. 翻譯: 所以我們的下一步… 那個策劃… 應該是收集更多情報。
EN:We need to, you know, plot... wait, how do we even start?
翻譯:我們需要，你知道的，策劃一下… 等等，我們到底該怎麼開始？
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將「plot」用於上述口語的引述、語氣強調或停頓填充形式。請使用更精確、完整的句子結構來表達「策劃」或「密謀」之意。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Plot"?What fixed phrases with "Plot" should I remember?
plot against
plot against [someone/something]
密謀反對（某人或某事）
plot a course
plot a course (for/to/towards)
規劃路線；制定方針
plot out
plot out [something]
詳細規劃；標繪出
plot revenge
plot revenge (against/on)
策劃報復
plot to do something
plot to [infinitive verb]
密謀做某事
plot an escape
plot an escape (from)
策劃逃跑
plot on a map
plot [something] on a map
在地圖上標繪
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Plot"?Which "Plot" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×They plot a new garden in their backyard.
✓They plan/design a new garden in their backyard.
「plot」作動詞時，主要指「密謀」或「繪製地圖/圖表」，不適用於一般性的「規劃」或「設計」花園、房間等。此處應使用 plan 或 design。
×The rebels were plotting.
✓The rebels were plotting a coup.
動詞「plot」通常為及物動詞，需要接賓語（如 plot something）。除非上下文已清楚表明密謀的內容，否則應避免單獨使用。
×Let's plot our schedule for tomorrow.
✓Let's plan our schedule for tomorrow.
「plot」帶有負面或秘密策劃的含義（如陰謀、犯罪），不適用於中性的日常安排或計畫。安排行程、會議等應使用「plan」。
×They plotted for revenge.
✓They plotted revenge. / They plotted to get revenge.
「plot」後直接接名詞作賓語（plot revenge），或接不定詞（plot to do something）。使用介系詞「for」是常見錯誤。
×He has been ploting against his rivals.
✓He has been plotting against his rivals.
動詞「plot」的現在分詞及動名詞形式為「plotting」，需要雙寫「t」再加「-ing」。這是拼寫上的常見錯誤。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Plot"?What are tense/participle forms of "Plot"?
plots(3rd_singular)plotting(present_participle)plotted(past)plotted(past_participle)