1. to divide something into separate parts or sections
將某物分割成不同的部分或區段
The market researcher will segment the data by age and income.
市場研究員將按年齡和收入來細分數據。
We need to segment the orange into individual slices.
我們需要把柳橙切成一片一片的。
Segment Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
segment
verb
快速理解
What does "Segment" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Segment"?
將某物分割成幾個部分或區段。
- 1
分割成部分
EN: to divide something into separate parts or sections
翻譯: 將某物分割成幾個獨立的部分或區段。
- 2
市場區隔
EN: to divide a market into distinct groups of buyers with different needs
翻譯: 將市場劃分為具有不同需求的不同買家群體。
- 3
生物學分節
EN: to divide the body of an organism into a series of similar segments
翻譯: 將生物體的身體劃分成一系列相似的節段。
小提醒：「segment」作動詞時，強調的是「有系統地劃分」或「分成有邏輯的區塊」，而不僅僅是隨意地切開。
發音（How to Pronounce "Segment" in English）
How to pronounce "Segment" in English?"Segment" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Segment" from YouTube Videos
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TED
“Now it can be dangerous to give too much power to a narrow segment of society.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Segment"?How does "Segment" change by context?
2. to separate a market into distinct groups of buyers with different needs
將市場劃分為具有不同需求的買家群體
The company segments its customers based on their purchasing habits.
這家公司根據客戶的購買習慣來進行市場區隔。
A good marketing strategy involves segmenting the target audience effectively.
一個好的行銷策略需要有效地區隔目標受眾。
3. to break or split along natural lines of division
沿著天然的界線斷裂或分開
The earthworm can segment its body when threatened.
蚯蚓在受到威脅時可以斷裂身體。
Some insects have bodies that clearly segment into head, thorax, and abdomen.
有些昆蟲的身體明顯分為頭、胸、腹三部分。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Segment"?How to make natural sentences with "Segment"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| segment + noun | 將（某物）分割成部分 | The company decided to segment the market by age groups. (該公司決定按年齡層細分市場。) |
| segment + into + number/type | 分割成（數量/類型） | The lecture was segmented into three main parts. (這場講座被分成了三個主要部分。) |
| be segmented + by/according to + noun | 根據（某因素）被劃分 | The data is segmented by geographic region. (這些資料是根據地理區域劃分的。) |
| segment + off + noun | 劃分出、隔離出（一部分） | They segmented off a portion of the warehouse for the new project. (他們從倉庫中劃分出一部分用於新項目。) |
用法說明
How is "Segment" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Segment"?
segment into vs. segment as
- segment into 強調將一個整體分割成幾個明確、獨立的部分或群組。後接名詞，表示分割後的結果。
- segment as 則著重於「將...分類為」或「標記為」某個特定類別，強調的是賦予的標籤或屬性。
- 當描述將市場、資料或受眾進行劃分時，segment into 更為常見。
- 在技術或分析語境中，segment as 可能用於標記資料的性質（如：將流量 segment as 'organic'）。 EN: The company decided to segment the market into three age groups. 翻譯: 公司決定將市場按三個年齡層進行區隔。
EN:The analyst chose to segment the data as 'high priority' for further review.
翻譯:分析師選擇將這筆資料標記為「高優先級」以供進一步審查。
總結建議
一般情況下，描述「分割成」具體部分時使用 segment into，而需要強調「分類為」某種屬性時則使用 segment as。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Segment" and similar words?How to choose "Segment" vs alternatives?
segment vs divide
「segment」強調將整體按自然結構或邏輯分成數個部分，而「divide」則泛指將整體分開，可能帶有分配或造成分隔的意味。
segment vs partition
「segment」側重於將連續體或整體分成數個相連的部分，而「partition」則強調用隔板、界線或規則將空間或系統完全分隔開。
segment vs split
「segment」通常是有計畫、按結構的分類或分區，而「split」則更常指將一個整體強行分開或分裂，可能帶有突然性或造成對立的意味。
口語用法
How is "Segment" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Segment"?
引述
在口語中，當引述或轉述他人將某物分段的建議或指示時，常會用到這個動詞。 EN: He was like, "Just segment the data by date, it'll be clearer." 翻譯: 他就說：「把數據按日期分段，這樣會更清楚。」
EN:So I told them, "If we segment the market, we can target each group better."
翻譯:所以我告訴他們：「如果我們把市場區隔開來，就能更好地瞄準每個群體。」
語氣強調
在對話中，為了強調將一個整體「切分」或「區隔」的動作，會加重這個詞的語氣。 EN: You really need to segment your audience before launching the ad. 翻譯: 你在投放廣告前，真的需要把受眾區隔開來。
EN:Let's not just talk about it—let's actually segment the tasks and get started.
翻譯:我們別光說不練—我們真的把任務分一分，然後開始做吧。
停頓填充
在思考如何組織想法或步驟時，說話者可能會用這個詞作為短暫的停頓填充，引出後續的解釋。 EN: Our approach... segment... we'll first break it down by region. 翻譯: 我們的方法…分段…我們會先按地區來拆分。
EN:The process is to, uh, segment the video into shorter clips for social media.
翻譯:這個流程是，呃，把影片分段成更短的片段，以便在社交媒體上發布。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，"segment" 作為動詞使用是完全可以接受的。但在非常口語化或非正式的書面溝通（如即時訊息、輕鬆的部落格）中，可能會改用更簡單的詞如 "split up"、"break down" 或 "divide"，以使語氣更隨和。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Segment"?What fixed phrases with "Segment" should I remember?
segment into
segment something into [number/type]
將某物分割成若干部分或類別
segment by
segment [something] by [criterion]
根據特定標準進行分割
segment off
segment off
分隔出、劃分出
segment an audience
segment [an audience/the market]
對受眾或市場進行細分
segment data
segment data
分割數據
segment and analyze
segment and analyze
分割並分析
highly segmented
highly segmented
高度細分的
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Segment"?Which "Segment" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need to segment the market into different segments.
✓We need to segment the market into different parts/divisions.
Avoid using 'segment' as both the verb and the noun in the same sentence, as it sounds repetitive. Use synonyms like 'parts', 'divisions', or 'sections' for the noun form.
×Segment the orange with its parts.
✓Segment the orange into parts/sections.
The verb 'segment' is typically followed by the preposition 'into' to indicate the resulting parts, not 'with'.
×This is an important segment of society.
✓This is an important segment of society.
While the sentence is grammatically correct, learners often forget that 'segment' as a noun is countable. Remember to use articles (a/an/the) or plural forms appropriately.
×Let's segment the bill equally.
✓Let's split/divide the bill equally.
'Segment' implies dividing something into natural, logical, or distinct sections (like a market, orange, or TV show). For dividing something like a cost or physical object into equal shares, 'split' or 'divide' is more natural.
×The market was segmented by our company.
✓Our company segmented the market.
While the passive voice is not grammatically wrong, overusing it can make writing weak or vague. Often, the active voice is clearer and more direct.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Segment"?What are tense/participle forms of "Segment"?
segments(3rd_singular)segmenting(present_participle)segmented(past)segmented(past_participle)