1. to look at and understand written words
閱讀，看懂文字
She reads a book every night.
她每天晚上都會讀一本書。
Can you read this sign?
你看得懂這個標誌嗎？
Read Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
read
verb
快速理解
What does "Read" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Read"?
「read」主要指閱讀文字或理解符號的動作，也可引申為解讀、詮釋資訊。
- 1
閱讀文字
EN: to look at and understand written or printed words
翻譯: 閱讀、看懂書面或印刷的文字。
- 2
朗讀出聲
EN: to say written words aloud for others to hear
翻譯: 將書面文字念出來給他人聽。
- 3
解讀資訊
EN: to interpret or understand the meaning of signs, data, or situations
翻譯: 解讀或理解符號、數據或情況的含義。
- 4
顯示內容
EN: of a measuring instrument, to show a particular number or piece of information
翻譯: 指測量儀器顯示特定的數字或資訊。
小提醒：注意過去式與過去分詞拼寫為「read」，但發音同「red」，容易造成混淆。
發音（How to Pronounce "Read" in English）
How to pronounce "Read" in English?"Read" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Read" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Read"?How does "Read" change by context?
2. to say written words aloud
朗讀，唸出文字
The teacher read the story to the class.
老師把故事朗讀給全班聽。
He read the instructions out loud.
他大聲唸出指示。
3. to understand the meaning of something shown
解讀，理解（顯示的資訊）
I can't read the map.
我看不懂這張地圖。
The thermometer reads 25 degrees.
溫度計顯示25度。
4. to study a subject at university
攻讀，在大學研讀（某學科）
She is reading law at Oxford.
她在牛津大學攻讀法律。
He read engineering before becoming a writer.
他在成為作家之前是讀工程的。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Read"?How to make natural sentences with "Read"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| read + [noun] (book, article, report) | 閱讀（某物） | I read a book every night. (我每晚都讀一本書。) |
| read + [person] + [noun] (e.g., a story) | 唸（故事等）給（某人）聽 | She reads her son a bedtime story. (她唸睡前故事給兒子聽。) |
| read + about/of + [topic] | 讀到關於…的資訊 | He read about the discovery in the newspaper. (他在報紙上讀到關於這項發現的報導。) |
| read + that + [clause] | 讀到（某個事實或陳述） | I read that the museum will reopen soon. (我讀到博物館即將重新開幕的消息。) |
| read + for + [purpose] (pleasure, work) | 為了（某目的）而閱讀 | She reads for pleasure, not just for work. (她閱讀是為了樂趣，不只是為了工作。) |
| read + through/over + [document] | 仔細閱讀、通讀（文件） | Please read through the contract before signing. (請在簽名前仔細閱讀合約。) |
| read + between the lines | 領會言外之意 | You have to read between the lines to understand his true meaning. (你必須領會言外之意才能明白他真正的意思。) |
| be + reading (progressive) | 正在閱讀 | They are reading the instructions carefully. (他們正在仔細閱讀說明書。) |
| can/cannot read | 識字/不識字 | My grandmother never learned to read. (我的祖母從未學過識字。) |
| read + [measurement/indicator] (meter, map, expression) | 讀取、判讀（儀表、地圖、表情等） | The technician reads the meter every month. (技術員每個月讀取儀表數據。) |
用法說明
How is "Read" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Read"?
read doing vs read to do
- read doing 通常用於描述「閱讀」這個活動本身，或泛指享受閱讀某類內容的習慣。
- read to do 則強調「閱讀」是為了達成某個特定目的，例如獲取資訊、學習或完成任務。
- 在 would read 或 want/need to read 這類表達意願或需求的結構後，通常接 to do。 EN: I enjoy reading science fiction to relax. 翻譯: 我喜歡閱讀科幻小說來放鬆。
EN:I need to read the manual to assemble this furniture correctly.
翻譯:我需要閱讀說明書才能正確組裝這件家具。
總結建議
一般情況下，表達為樂趣或習慣而「閱讀」用 read doing，而為特定目的而「閱讀」則用 read to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Read" and similar words?How to choose "Read" vs alternatives?
read vs study
「read」強調閱讀文字內容，而「study」則指更深入、有系統地學習或研究。
read vs scan
「read」是仔細閱讀以理解內容，而「scan」是快速瀏覽以尋找特定資訊。
read vs recite
「read」是看著文字唸出或理解，而「recite」是憑記憶背誦出來。
口語用法
How is "Read" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Read"?
引述
在轉述他人說過的話或文字內容時，常會用 "read" 來開頭，表示「上面寫著…」或「我讀到…」。 EN: I read online that the store is closing next month. 翻譯: 我在網上讀到，那家店下個月要關門了。
EN:The sign reads "No entry after 10 PM."
翻譯:告示牌上寫著「晚上十點後禁止進入」。
語氣強調
在口語中，可以用 "read" 來強調對某個情況或訊息的解讀，常帶有「理解為…」、「看作是…」的意味。 EN: Don't read too much into his silence; he might just be tired. 翻譯: 別對他的沉默過度解讀；他可能只是累了。
EN:How am I supposed to read that text? Is she being sarcastic?
翻譯:我該怎麼理解那則訊息？她是在諷刺嗎？
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用 "Let me read that again" 或 "Read that back to me" 作為短暫的停頓，以確認資訊或爭取思考時間。 EN: Wait, let me read that email one more time to be sure. 翻譯: 等等，讓我再讀一次那封電子郵件確認一下。
EN:Could you read that last part back to me? I didn't catch it.
翻譯:你能把最後那部分再念給我聽嗎？我沒聽清楚。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "read" 用於上述口語中的停頓填充或過於隨意的引述方式。建議使用更精確的動詞，如 "state", "indicate", "interpret", 或 "review"，以保持語言的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Read"?What fixed phrases with "Read" should I remember?
read a book
read [a/the] book
讀書；看書
read aloud
read aloud
朗讀；大聲唸出來
read between the lines
read between the lines
領會言外之意；看出字裡行間的含義
read someone's mind
read [possessive] mind
看透某人的心思；知道某人在想什麼
read up on something
read up on [topic]
研讀；仔細閱讀（某主題）以獲取知識
read something out
read [something] out
唸出來；宣讀
read something over
read [something] over
仔細閱讀；從頭到尾看一遍
read too much into something
read too much into [something]
過度解讀；賦予過多的含義
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Read"?Which "Read" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I readed the book yesterday.
✓I read the book yesterday.
"read" 的過去式和過去分詞與原形同形，都是 "read"，但發音不同（過去式/過去分詞發音為 /rɛd/）。不規則變化，不能加 -ed。
×I am read a novel right now.
✓I am reading a novel right now.
表示正在進行的動作，必須使用進行式 "be + V-ing"，不能直接用原形動詞 "read"。
×I gave the book a read.
✓I read the book.
雖然 "read" 可作名詞（表示一次閱讀行為或讀物），但在許多學習者想表達「讀了某書」的簡單動作時，直接使用動詞 "read" 更自然、更常見。使用 "give it a read" 較為口語且特定，初學者可能誤用結構。
×I enjoy to read.
✓I enjoy reading.
動詞 "enjoy" 後面必須接動名詞 (V-ing) 作受詞，不能接不定詞 (to V)。
×I will read (/riːd/) that letter later. (當意指未來閱讀時，誤用現在式發音)
✓I will read (/riːd/) that letter later. (未來式，發音仍為 /riːd/)
"read" 的現在式、不定詞、未來式發音為 /riːd/；過去式、過去分詞發音為 /rɛd/。學習者常混淆，在談論未來時誤用過去式的發音 /rɛd/，或在談論過去時誤用現在式的發音 /riːd/。此處指正發音概念，例句以文字呈現。
×Can you read this situation? (學習者可能認為此用法錯誤，因非「閱讀文字」)
✓Can you read this situation?
"read" 除了「閱讀文字」，也可引申為「理解、解讀」非文字的事物，如情勢 (situation)、臉部表情 (face)、地圖 (map)、數據 (data)。這不是錯誤，但學習者常忽略此延伸用法。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Read"?What are tense/participle forms of "Read"?
reads(3rd_singular)reading(present_participle)read(past)read(past_participle)