指一個整體中被劃分出來的部分或區域。
部分
EN: a distinct part of a whole, such as a document or object.
翻譯: 整體中一個獨立的部分，例如文件或物體的一部分。
區域
EN: a designated area within a larger space.
翻譯: 在一個較大空間內被劃定的特定區域。
部門
EN: a distinct group within an organization.
翻譯: 組織內一個獨立的部門或單位。
剖面
EN: a representation of something as if cut through to show its internal structure.
翻譯: 將物體切開以展示其內部結構的圖示或視圖。
小提醒：注意 'section' 與 'part' 的細微差別：'section' 通常強調是經過規劃或劃分出來的結構性部分，而 'part' 的用法更為廣泛通用。
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1. a distinct part of a larger whole, such as a document, book, or area
（文件、書籍或區域等的）部分，段落，區域
Please read the first section of the report.
請閱讀報告的第一部分。
The library has a quiet section for studying.
圖書館有一個供學習的安靜區域。
This chapter is divided into three main sections.
這一章分為三個主要段落。
2. a separate group within a larger organization or community
（組織或社群內的）部門，科，組
She works in the marketing section of the company.
她在公司的行銷部門工作。
The brass section of the orchestra played beautifully.
管弦樂團的銅管樂器組演奏得非常優美。
3. a view or representation of something as if cut straight through to show its internal structure
剖面，截面，切面
The diagram shows a cross section of the engine.
圖表顯示了引擎的橫截面。
The biology students studied a section of plant stem under the microscope.
生物學學生在顯微鏡下研究植物莖的切片。
4. a distinct area within a larger space, often for a specific purpose
（較大空間內劃分的）區，區段
We reserved a section of the restaurant for the party.
我們預訂了餐廳的一個區塊來辦派對。
The non-smoking section is at the front of the plane.
非吸菸區在飛機的前部。
5. to divide something into sections
將…分成部分（或區段）
The city council sectioned off part of the park for a new playground.
市議會將公園的一部分劃出來建造新的遊樂場。
The report is sectioned into clear categories for easy reference.
這份報告被分成清晰的類別，以便查閱。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| section + of + noun | ...的一部分 | The library has a large **section of** historical documents. (圖書館有一個大型的歷史文獻區。) |
| in + the + section | 在...區域/部門 | You can find gardening tools **in the** hardware **section**. (你可以在五金區找到園藝工具。) |
| section + on + topic | 關於...主題的章節/部分 | Please read the **section on** safety procedures. (請閱讀關於安全程序的那一節。) |
| divide/cut + into + sections | 分割成幾個部分 | The report is **divided into** three main **sections**. (這份報告被分成三個主要部分。) |
EN:You can find gardening tools in the home improvement section in the store.
翻譯:你可以在店裡的家居改善區找到園藝工具。
EN:The finance section of the company is located on the fifth floor.
翻譯:公司的財務部門位於五樓。
EN:I always check the sports section in the newspaper first.
翻譯:我總是先看報紙的體育版。
一般來說，表示「整體的一部分」用 section of，表示「在某個空間或出版物內的區域」則用 section in。
section vs part
「section」通常指一個整體中，因結構、功能或主題而明確劃分出來的「部分」或「章節」，強調其獨立性或分類性。而「part」則是最通用的詞，泛指任何整體中的「一部分」，範圍更廣，不一定有明確的結構劃分。
section vs segment
「section」通常指人為或結構上劃分的部分，而「segment」則更常指自然形成、可分割或按順序排列的區段，尤其在幾何、生物或市場分析中。
section vs portion
「section」強調結構或分類上的「區塊」，而「portion」則強調從整體中分配或取出的「一份」，尤其用於食物、財產或時間。
在對話中，有時會用 "section" 來指稱對話中剛提到的某個特定部分或段落。 EN: So, in the section where you talked about the budget, I have a question. 翻譯: 所以，在你談到預算的那個部分，我有個問題。
EN:I loved that section of your story about the trip to the mountains.
翻譯:我很喜歡你故事中關於去山裡旅行的那個部分。
當想特別強調某個部分或段落時，會加重 "section" 的語氣，以區分於其他內容。 EN: Pay close attention to this next section—it's really important. 翻譯: 仔細注意接下來這個部分——這真的非常重要。
EN:No, not that part. I mean the section right after the introduction.
翻譯:不，不是那個部分。我指的是引言之後的那個段落。
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，有時會用 "section" 作為暫時的填充詞，表示正在劃分或思考內容的結構。 EN: Your report should have... a section on the findings, and then... a conclusion. 翻譯: 你的報告應該要有…一個關於研究結果的部分，然後…一個結論。
EN:Let me break this down for you. First section: the problem. Second section: our solution.
翻譯:讓我為你分解一下。第一部分：問題。第二部分：我們的解決方案。
注意：以上口語用法在正式寫作（如學術論文、官方報告）中應避免，應使用更精確的術語或直接陳述內容，而非依賴對話中的停頓或強調語氣來劃分結構。
section of
section of [something]
某事物的一部分或區域
in this section
in this section
在本節/本部分中
cross section
cross section (of [something])
橫截面；具代表性的樣本
section head
section head
部門主管；章節標題
Caesarean section
Caesarean section
剖腹產手術
break into sections
break [something] into sections
將某物分成幾個部分
residential section
residential section (of [a town/city])
（城鎮的）住宅區
sports section
sports section
（報紙、網站的）體育版/體育區
×I need to buy a new furniture for this section.
✓I need to buy new furniture for this section.
"Furniture" is an uncountable noun in English and cannot be used with "a". Use "new furniture" or "a piece of furniture" instead.
×The hardest section of the book is the introduction.
✓The hardest part of the book is the introduction.
Use "section" for a distinct, often formally divided segment (like a chapter or a newspaper section). For more general, non-divided portions, "part" is more natural.
×He works in section for customer complaints.
✓He works in the section for customer complaints.
"Section" is a countable noun and usually requires an article (a, an, the) or a determiner (this, that, our) when used in the singular.
×The children's playing section is over there.
✓The children's play area is over there.
"Section" implies a formally designated division within a larger whole (like a document or organization). For a physical space designated for a specific activity, "area", "zone", or "space" is more idiomatic.
×These section of the report are very detailed.
✓This section of the report is very detailed.
Ensure subject-verb agreement. "This section" is singular and takes "is". "These sections" is plural and takes "are".
×You can find that information on the references section.
✓You can find that information in the references section.
Use the preposition "in" for being within a section of a document, book, or website. Use "on" for a specific page (e.g., on page 10).