Rate Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

rate

verb

快速理解

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

「rate」作為動詞,主要表示評估、評級、值得、或計算速率。

  1. 1

    評估、評價

    EN: to judge the value or quality of something

    翻譯: 評判某事物的價值或品質

  2. 2

    評定等級

    EN: to assign a rank or classification

    翻譯: 給予一個等級或分類

  3. 3

    值得、應得

    EN: to deserve or merit something

    翻譯: 值得或應得某事物

  4. 4

    計算速率

    EN: to measure or calculate a rate (speed, frequency, etc.)

    翻譯: 測量或計算速率(速度、頻率等)

小提醒:注意「rate」作動詞時,常與介系詞「as」連用,表示「被評為...」,例如:"He is rated as one of the best."(他被評為最優秀的人之一)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Rate" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Rate" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to assign a value or score to something based on its quality, performance, or standard

根據品質、表現或標準來評分或評價

The judges will rate each performance on a scale of one to ten.

評審將根據一到十分的標準為每個表演評分。

How would you rate the hotel's service?

你會如何評價這間飯店的服務?

The app allows users to rate products after purchase.

這個應用程式允許使用者在購買後為產品評分。

2. to consider or regard someone or something in a specified way

認為;視為

She is rated as one of the best surgeons in the country.

她被視為國內最優秀的外科醫生之一。

This restaurant is highly rated by food critics.

這間餐廳受到美食評論家的高度評價。

He rates his chances of winning as quite high.

他認為自己獲勝的機率相當高。

3. to deserve; to be worthy of

值得;配得上

That joke doesn't even rate a smile.

那個笑話甚至不值得一笑。

His performance rated a standing ovation from the audience.

他的表演值得觀眾起立鼓掌。

The issue rates serious attention from management.

這個問題值得管理層認真關注。

4. to have a specified rank or position on a scale

在等級或排名中處於某個位置

The film rates among the top ten highest-grossing of all time.

這部電影名列有史以來票房收入前十名。

Safety rates as our highest priority.

安全是我們最優先考慮的事項。

Where does chocolate cake rate on your list of favorite desserts?

巧克力蛋糕在你最喜愛的甜點清單中排名第幾?

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Rate"?How to make natural sentences with "Rate"?
PatternMeaningExample
rate + noun評價…;給…評分The critics will rate the new film. (評論家將評價這部新電影。)
rate + noun + as + adjective/noun將…評為…She rates him as the best candidate. (她將他評為最佳人選。)
rate + noun + adverb (e.g., highly, poorly)高度/低度評價…He rates his chances of success highly. (他高度評價自己成功的機會。)
be rated + adjective/adverb被評為…This restaurant is rated highly for its service. (這家餐廳因其服務而獲得高度評價。)
rate + among/with + noun phrase躋身於…之列;與…相提並論This novel rates among the classics. (這本小說躋身於經典作品之列。)
rate + at + amount估價為…;評定為…The property was rated at over a million dollars. (這處房產被估價超過一百萬美元。)
rate + noun + against + noun將…與…進行比較評級We need to rate our performance against industry standards. (我們需要根據行業標準來評級我們的表現。)

用法說明

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

rate doing vs rate to do

  • "rate doing" 通常用於描述對某個活動或行為的評價或評級。
  • "rate to do" 則較為少見,通常用於特定結構,如 "rate something to do something",表示評定某事物適合或能夠做某事。
  • 在表達個人意見或評價時,使用 "rate doing" 更為自然和常見。
  • "rate to do" 有時可能出現在非正式或特定上下文中,但並非標準用法。 EN: Critics rate watching this film as a must-do experience. 翻譯: 評論家將觀看這部電影評為必體驗之事。

EN:The app rates this restaurant to be the best for family dinners in the area.

翻譯:這個應用程式評定這家餐廳是該區域最適合家庭晚餐的。

總結建議

在大多數評價或評級的情境中,使用 "rate doing" 或 "rate something as..." 的結構是最安全且自然的選擇。

易混淆對比

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

rate vs evaluate

「rate」通常指對事物進行分級、評分或估價,強調給出一個具體的等級或數值。而「evaluate」則更廣泛地指評估、評定,著重於分析優劣、價值或有效性,過程可能更全面。

rate vs assess

「rate」與「assess」都有評估的意思,但「rate」更常指排名、分級或估定價值/費率;「assess」則更正式,常用於評估狀況、價值(如稅務)、損害或能力,以作為決策依據。

rate vs rank

「rate」與「rank」都涉及評價與排序,但「rate」側重於給予評級或分數,而「rank」則強調在一個序列中的相對位置或名次。

口語用法

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

引述

在轉述他人意見或評價時,常用 "rate" 來間接表達。 EN: He rates that restaurant as the best in town. 翻譯: 他評價那間餐廳是鎮上最好的。

EN:How would you rate your experience from one to ten?

翻譯:你會用一到十分給你的體驗打幾分?

語氣強調

在口語中,常與副詞連用以加強語氣,表達強烈的看法。 EN: I highly rate her new album—it's fantastic. 翻譯: 我高度評價她的新專輯——真是太棒了。

EN:Don't rate his chances too highly; the competition is tough.

翻譯:別對他的機會評價太高;競爭很激烈。

停頓填充

在思考或尋找合適詞語時,"rate" 有時會作為填充詞的一部分出現。 EN: At any rate, we should decide by tomorrow. 翻譯: 總之,我們明天之前應該要決定。

EN:Well, at this rate, we'll never finish on time.

翻譯:嗯,照這個速度,我們永遠無法準時完成。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免使用 "at any rate" 這類口語填充片語,建議改用 "in any case"、"nevertheless" 或 "regardless" 等更正式的連接詞。

常見短語

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

rate something

verb + object

對某事物進行評估、評級或評分

rate highly

verb + adverb

給予高度評價或評分

rate as

verb + as + noun/adjective

將…評定為…

rate among

verb + among + noun

被列為…之一;躋身於…之列

rate a mention

verb + a + noun

值得一提;值得被提及

rate someone/something against

verb + object + against + object

將某人/某物與…進行比較評估

常見錯誤

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

×I rate this restaurant as good.

I rate this restaurant highly.

當使用 'rate' 表示評價時,通常搭配副詞(如 highly, poorly)或分數/星級,而不是形容詞 'good'。

×He rates to be the best player on the team.

He is rated as the best player on the team.

表示「被認為是...」時,應使用被動語態 'is rated as' 或 'is rated to be',而非主動語態 'rates to be'。

×How do you rate about the new policy?

How do you rate the new policy?

'Rate' 是及物動詞,後面直接接受詞,不需要介系詞 'about'。

×The car rates 30 miles per gallon.

The car gets 30 miles per gallon.

表示車輛的「油耗」或「性能數據」時,通常使用 'gets', 'achieves', 或 'has a fuel economy of',而不是 'rates'。'Rate' 在此語境下不自然。

×I rate him for his honesty.

I respect him for his honesty.

雖然 'rate' 有評價的意思,但表示「尊重、欽佩某人」時,應使用 'respect', 'admire', 或 'think highly of'。'Rate' 在此語境下不正確。

×This task rates urgent attention.

This task requires urgent attention.

表示「需要」時,應使用 'requires', 'needs', 或 'demands'。'Rate' 沒有「需要」的意思。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Rate"?What are tense/participle forms of "Rate"?
rates(3rd_singular)rating(present_participle)rated(past)rated(past_participle)
rate 在英語中是什麼意思?