Policy Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

policy

noun

快速理解

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

指政府、組織或個人為達成特定目標而制定的正式計畫或行動方針。

  1. 1

    政府/組織方針

    EN: A government's official plan or course of action.

    翻譯: 政府或組織的官方計畫或行動方針。

  2. 2

    公司/機構規定

    EN: A set of rules adopted by a business or institution.

    翻譯: 企業或機構所採納的一套規定或準則。

  3. 3

    保險契約

    EN: A contract of insurance.

    翻譯: 一份保險契約。

  4. 4

    行事原則

    EN: A principle guiding personal decisions or behavior.

    翻譯: 指導個人決策或行為的原則。

小提醒:注意 'policy' 與 'police'(警察)拼寫相似但意思完全不同,不要混淆。

發音(How to Pronounce "Policy" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Policy" from YouTube Videos

Fahad Al-Attiya: A country with no water

TED

The limited number of farmers that we have have been pushed out of their farming practices as a result of open market policy and bringing the big competitions, etc. etc.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party

政策;方針

The company has a strict policy against smoking in the office.

公司有嚴格的禁止在辦公室吸菸的政策。

The government announced a new economic policy to stimulate growth.

政府宣布了一項新的經濟政策以刺激增長。

2. a document that shows an agreement you have made with an insurance company

保險單

You should read the terms and conditions of your insurance policy carefully.

你應該仔細閱讀你的保險單上的條款與細則。

He took out a life insurance policy to protect his family.

他購買了一份人壽保險單以保護他的家人。

3. a principle that you believe in that influences how you behave

處事原則;行為準則

It's my policy to always be honest with my clients.

對客戶永遠誠實是我的處事原則。

She has a strict 'no overtime' policy to maintain work-life balance.

她有一項嚴格的「不加班」原則來維持工作與生活的平衡。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Policy"?How to make natural sentences with "Policy"?
PatternMeaningExample
policy + on + [topic]關於…的政策The company has a strict policy on data privacy. (該公司有嚴格的資料隱私政策。)
[Adjective] + policy…的政策The new environmental policy is very progressive. (新的環境政策非常進步。)
adopt / implement a policy採納/實施一項政策The government decided to adopt a new economic policy. (政府決定採納一項新的經濟政策。)
change / revise a policy改變/修訂政策The school is revising its admission policy. (學校正在修訂其招生政策。)
policy + regarding + [matter]關於…的方針We need a clear policy regarding remote work. (我們需要一個關於遠距工作的明確方針。)
It is (not) [someone's] policy to + V(不)是…的一貫做法It is our policy to treat all customers fairly. (公平對待所有客戶是我們的一貫做法。)
a policy of + [Gerund/Noun]一項…的政策The country follows a policy of non-interference. (該國奉行不干涉政策。)
insurance policy保險單She took out a life insurance policy last year. (她去年買了一份人壽保險單。)

用法說明

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

policy on doing vs policy to do

  • policy on doing 通常用於描述對某個持續性活動、行為或現狀的官方立場或規定。介系詞 on 後面常接動名詞 (V-ing) 或名詞,強調「關於...的政策」。
  • policy to do 則常用於表示一項為了達成特定目的或應對某情況而制定的行動方針。不定詞 to do 帶有「為了...」、「旨在...」的目的性。
  • 在許多情況下,兩者可以互換,但細微差別在於:policy on 側重「主題與立場」,policy to 側重「目標與行動」。 EN: The company has a strict policy on using personal devices for work. 翻譯: 公司對於使用個人設備工作有嚴格的政策。

EN:The government announced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.

翻譯:政府宣布了一項新的政策,旨在2030年前減少碳排放。

總結建議

在書寫正式文件時,若強調規範的對象或範圍,用 policy on;若強調政策的具體目標或行動,則用 policy to

易混淆對比

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

policy vs strategy

「policy」指組織或政府制定的具體規則與行動準則;「strategy」則指為達成長期目標的整體計畫或方法。

policy vs procedure

「policy」是規定「該做什麼」的原則;「procedure」是描述「如何做」的具體步驟。

policy vs regulation

「policy」通常是組織內部的指導方針;「regulation」則是政府或權威機構制定的正式法律規定。

口語用法

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

引述

在對話中,當引述或提及某項既定的規則、規定或官方立場時,常會使用 "policy" 這個字。 EN: I'd love to let you in, but company policy says we need an ID. 翻譯: 我很想讓你進來,但公司規定說我們需要看身分證。

EN:What's the school's policy on late assignments?

翻譯:學校對於遲交作業的規定是什麼?

語氣強調

在口語中,有時會用 "It's policy" 或 "That's the policy" 來強調某個決定是基於規則,而非個人意見,用以結束討論或避免爭論。 EN: Sorry, no refunds. It's store policy. 翻譯: 抱歉,不能退款。這是店裡的規定。

EN:We have to run a background check on all applicants. That's just the policy.

翻譯:我們必須對所有申請者進行背景調查。這只是照規定來。

停頓填充

在較為正式的對話或思考如何委婉表達時,"policy" 有時會作為一個停頓點,引導出後續的解釋或理由。 EN: Our policy, uh, is to prioritize safety above all else. 翻譯: 我們的方針,呃,是把安全放在第一位。

EN:Regarding work-from-home, the current policy... well, it's under review.

翻譯:關於在家工作,目前的政策…嗯,正在審核中。

正式書寫注意:在正式報告或學術寫作中,應避免使用口語中的停頓填充詞(如 "uh", "well"),並需完整闡述政策內容,而非僅以 "It's policy" 一語帶過。

常見短語

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

foreign policy

adjective + policy

外交政策

implement a policy

verb + a policy

實施政策

policy change

policy + noun

政策變更

insurance policy

noun + policy

保險單;保險契約

open-door policy

adjective + policy

開放政策;門戶開放政策

policy maker

policy + noun

政策制定者;決策者

review a policy

verb + a policy

審查政策

strict policy

adjective + policy

嚴格的政策

常見錯誤

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

×The government announced a new policies.

The government announced a new policy.

當指單一政策時,應使用單數形式 'policy'。'Policies' 是複數形式,用於指多個不同的政策。

×We need to establish policy for remote work.

We need to establish a policy for remote work.

'Policy' 作為可數名詞,當指一個特定的政策時,通常需要不定冠詞 'a' 或定冠詞 'the'。

×I don't agree with the government's politics on healthcare.

I don't agree with the government's policy on healthcare.

'Politics' 通常指政治活動、政治學或政黨間的競爭,而 'policy' 指的是具體的計畫、方針或行動準則。談論具體的政府措施時應使用 'policy'。

×This is the policy of company.

This is the company's policy. / This is the policy of the company.

表示所屬關係時,可以使用所有格形式(company's policy)或 'the policy of the company'。後者必須有定冠詞 'the' 在 'company' 前。

×Our policy on refunds are very clear.

Our policy on refunds is very clear.

主詞是單數名詞 'policy',因此動詞應使用單數形式 'is'。

×We need to change our policies.

We need to change our policy.

當談論一個整體性的方針或一套準則時,即使它包含多個面向,也常使用單數 'policy'。使用複數 'policies' 通常暗示多個獨立、不同的政策。

詞形變化

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