1. the act of doing or saying something again
重複做或說某事的行為
Learning a language requires a lot of repetition.
學習語言需要大量的重複練習。
The repetition of the same mistake is frustrating.
重複犯同樣的錯誤令人沮喪。
Repetition Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
repetition
noun
快速理解
What does "Repetition" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Repetition"?
指重複的行為、事件或語句。
- 1
重複的行為或事件
EN: The act of doing or saying something again.
翻譯: 重複做某事或說某事的行為。
- 2
重複出現的事物
EN: Something that occurs or appears again in the same way.
翻譯: 以相同方式再次發生或出現的事物。
- 3
重複的語句或段落
EN: A repeated word, phrase, or passage in speech or writing.
翻譯: 在演講或寫作中重複出現的詞語、片語或段落。
- 4
練習中的重複
EN: The repeated practice of an activity to learn or improve a skill.
翻譯: 為學習或提升技能而對某項活動進行的重複練習。
小提醒：在中文裡，'repetition' 通常指中性或帶有目的性的重複，但若過度使用可能帶有負面含義（如囉嗦、單調）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Repetition" in English）
How to pronounce "Repetition" in English?"Repetition" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Repetition" from YouTube Videos
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“The repetition of the same signs for so long and at so many sites tells us that the artists were making intentional choices.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Repetition"?How does "Repetition" change by context?
2. something that is repeated
被重複的事物
The song has a catchy chorus with several repetitions.
這首歌的副歌很朗朗上口，重複了好幾次。
His speech was full of boring repetitions.
他的演講充滿了無聊的重複內容。
3. a rhetorical device where words or phrases are repeated for emphasis
為強調而重複詞語或短語的修辭手法
The poet used repetition to create a powerful rhythm.
詩人運用重複手法創造出強而有力的節奏。
"Never, never, never give up" is a famous example of repetition.
「絕不、絕不、絕不放棄」是重複修辭法的著名例子。
4. the recurrence of an event or pattern
事件或模式的再次發生
History often shows a repetition of similar conflicts.
歷史常常顯示類似衝突的重演。
We noticed a repetition of the same weather pattern every few years.
我們注意到每隔幾年就會重複出現相同的天氣模式。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Repetition"?How to make natural sentences with "Repetition"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| repetition + of + noun | ...的重複 | The constant repetition of the same mistake is frustrating. (不斷重複同樣的錯誤令人沮喪。) |
| avoid + repetition | 避免重複 | Good writers try to avoid unnecessary repetition. (優秀的作家會試圖避免不必要的重複。) |
| endless / constant + repetition | 無盡的／持續不斷的重複 | The training involves endless repetition of basic movements. (這項訓練包含對基本動作的無盡重複。) |
| by + repetition | 透過重複 | Children learn language by repetition. (兒童透過重複來學習語言。) |
| a repetition + of + event | 事件的再次發生 | We must prevent a repetition of last year's crisis. (我們必須防止去年的危機再次發生。) |
用法說明
How is "Repetition" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Repetition"?
repetition of doing vs repetition to do
- repetition of + V-ing / N 強調重複的「行為或事件本身」。結構為
repetition of [doing something]或repetition of [something]，指某個動作或情況再次發生。 - repetition to do 並非標準英語搭配。若要表達「為了...而重複」，通常使用其他結構，如
repeat (something) to [achieve a purpose]。 - 名詞 repetition 本身常與介系詞 of 連用，引出具體重複的內容。 EN: The repetition of making the same error frustrated the teacher. 翻譯: 一再犯同樣的錯誤讓老師很沮喪。
EN:He practiced the melody repeatedly to perfect his technique.
翻譯:他反覆練習那段旋律來精進技巧。
總結建議
使用 repetition of [V-ing/N] 來指稱重複的行為或事物，避免使用 repetition to do 的不標準結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Repetition" and similar words?How to choose "Repetition" vs alternatives?
repetition vs redundancy
「repetition」強調重複的行為或現象，可能是刻意或必要的；「redundancy」則指多餘、不必要的重複，常帶有負面含義。
repetition vs recurrence
「repetition」通常指人為、主動或有意的重複；「recurrence」則指事件或狀態自然、被動地再次發生。
repetition vs iteration
「repetition」指完全相同的重複；「iteration」則指在重複過程中帶有細微變化或改進的版本。
口語用法
How is "Repetition" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Repetition"?
引述
用於引述或提及自己或他人剛說過的話，以進行確認、強調或反駁。 EN: A: "We need to focus on quality." B: "Repetition? We've been focusing on quality for months." 翻譯: A: "我們需要專注於品質。" B: "你是說『專注於品質』？我們已經專注品質好幾個月了。"
EN:So your main point is, and correct me if I'm wrong, repetition leads to mastery?
翻譯:所以你的主要論點是，如果我理解錯了請糾正，重複練習能帶來精通？
語氣強調
透過重複單字或短語來加強語氣，表達不耐煩、驚訝或堅決的態度。 EN: I've told you, no, no, and no again! It's just repetition at this point. 翻譯: 我告訴過你了，不行，不行，還是不行！現在這根本就是老調重彈。
EN:The repetition in his speech was unbelievable—"future, future, future" every other sentence.
翻譯:他演講中的重複真是令人難以置信——每隔一句就是「未來、未來、未來」。
停頓填充
在即時對話中思考下一句話時，不自覺地重複某個詞語作為填充，類似口頭禪。 EN: The issue is... the issue is that we don't have enough data. 翻譯: 問題是…問題是我們沒有足夠的數據。
EN:It was a long... long... repetition of the same old arguments.
翻譯:那是一段漫長…漫長…對相同舊論點的重複。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免上述口語中的重複現象，力求用詞精確、句式多變，以提升文章的嚴謹性與可讀性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Repetition"?What fixed phrases with "Repetition" should I remember?
repetition compulsion
noun + noun
重複強迫（心理學術語，指不自覺地重複創傷或痛苦經歷的行為模式）
avoid repetition
verb + noun
避免重複
mindless repetition
adjective + noun
機械式的重複；不經思考的重複
sheer repetition
adjective + noun
純粹的重複；單靠重複
repetition for emphasis
noun + prepositional phrase
為強調而重複
constant repetition
adjective + noun
不斷的重複
boring repetition
adjective + noun
乏味的重複
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Repetition"?Which "Repetition" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×There is too much repetition in his speech.
✓There is too much repetition in his speech.
雖然句子本身文法正確，但學習者常誤以為 'repetition' 只能指負面、過多的重複。實際上 'repetition' 是中性的，可指任何形式的重複，包括正面或有意的。
×He did a repetition of the experiment.
✓He did a repeat of the experiment. / He repeated the experiment.
雖然 'repetition' 可指重複的行為或實例，但在指「再做一次」某個具體動作（如實驗、動作）時，更自然的說法是使用動詞 'repeat' 或名詞 'repeat'。'repetition' 更常指重複的現象、模式或行為本身。
×I hate the repetition of the same tasks everyday.
✓I hate the repetition of the same tasks every day.
學習者常混淆 'everyday' (形容詞，意為「日常的」) 和 'every day' (副詞片語，意為「每天」)。描述事情每天發生時，應使用分開的 'every day'。
×We need to avoid unnecessary repetitions.
✓We need to avoid unnecessary repetition.
'repetition' 作為「重複」這個抽象概念或現象時，通常是不可數名詞。當指多個具體的「重複實例」時，才用複數 'repetitions'。在泛指時，常用不可數形式。
×His speech had a lot of repeatition.
✓His speech had a lot of repetition.
這是常見的拼字錯誤，誤將 'repetition' 拼成 'repeatition'。正確拼法是 'repetition'，源自動詞 'repeat'，但名詞形式拼寫不同。
×The repetition of the music is pleasant.
✓The repetition in the music is pleasant. / The repetitiveness of the music is pleasant.
使用 'repetition of' 時，通常後接被重複的具體事物（如 a repetition of the chorus）。若想表達音樂「具有重複性」這個特性，更自然的說法是 'repetition in...' 或使用 'repetitiveness'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Repetition"?What are tense/participle forms of "Repetition"?