Space Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

space

verb

快速理解

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

「space」作動詞時,主要指安排事物之間的距離或間隔。

  1. 1

    留出間隔

    EN: to arrange things with regular spaces between them

    翻譯: 將物品以固定的間隔排列開來。

  2. 2

    分隔

    EN: to separate things by putting a space between them

    翻譯: 透過留出空間來分隔事物。

  3. 3

    按時間間隔安排

    EN: to arrange events or activities at particular intervals of time

    翻譯: 按特定的時間間隔來安排事件或活動。

小提醒:「space」作動詞時,常與「out」連用(space out),表示「拉開間距」或「分散開」。例如「Space out the chairs.」是「把椅子間隔開擺放」,而不是「清空空間」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Space" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Space" from YouTube Videos

Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

Stanford

I learned about serif and san serif typefaces, about varying the amount of space between different letter combinations, about what makes great typography great.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to arrange objects with gaps between them

將物品隔開擺放

Space the chairs about two feet apart.

把椅子間隔約兩英尺擺放。

Make sure to space the plants evenly in the garden.

務必將花園裡的植物均勻地隔開種植。

2. to separate events or activities by intervals of time

在時間上間隔安排事件或活動

Try to space your meals throughout the day.

試著將你一天中的幾餐時間間隔開。

The meetings were spaced two weeks apart.

會議被安排為每兩週一次。

3. to become distracted or lose concentration

走神,注意力不集中

I'm sorry, I spaced for a moment. What did you say?

抱歉,我剛剛走神了一下。你說了什麼?

He tends to space out during long lectures.

他在長時間的講座中容易走神。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Space"?How to make natural sentences with "Space"?
PatternMeaningExample
space + noun (plural)將...隔開Please space the chairs evenly. (請將椅子均勻地隔開擺放。)
space + out拉開間隔;分散開The trees were spaced out along the path. (樹木沿著小徑分散種植。)
space + noun + apart使...之間保持距離Space the posts two meters apart. (讓柱子之間保持兩公尺的距離。)
be spaced + adverb/prepositional phrase以...間隔排列The notes were evenly spaced on the page. (頁面上的註記排列間隔均勻。)

用法說明

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

space out vs. space apart

  • space out 通常指時間或事件上的間隔,或指人精神不集中、走神。
  • space apart 則強調物理距離上的分隔,指將物體等距排列開。
  • 雖然兩者都涉及「間隔」的概念,但一個偏向時間/精神狀態,另一個偏向物理空間。 EN: Try to space out your appointments so you're not too rushed. 翻譯: 試著把約會時間間隔開,這樣你才不會太匆忙。

EN:Please space the chairs apart to allow more room for walking.

翻譯:請把椅子分開擺放,留出更多走動的空間。

EN:He spaced out during the meeting and missed the key points.

翻譯:他開會時走神了,錯過了重點。

EN:The trees were spaced apart at regular intervals along the path.

翻譯:樹木沿著小徑以固定的間距種植。

總結建議

當描述時間安排或精神不集中時用 space out,描述物理排列時則用 space apart

易混淆對比

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

space vs place

「space」強調在物體之間創造物理距離或間隔;「place」則指將某物放到一個特定的位置或地點。

space vs arrange

「space」特指控制物體間的距離;「arrange」則泛指整理、排列或組織物品,範圍更廣。

space vs separate

「space」指保持或設定間隔,物體可能仍屬同一組或序列;「separate」指將物體分開、隔離或區分開來。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,space 常用來引述或模仿他人說話,特別是當對方使用這個詞來表示需要時間或距離時。 EN: She was like, "I just need to space for a minute." 翻譯: 她當時就說:「我只是需要一點空間冷靜一下。」

EN:He goes, "Can you space the chairs a bit more?"

翻譯:他就說:「你可以把椅子間隔再拉開一點嗎?」

語氣強調

在非正式對話中,space 可以透過重複或與特定副詞連用,來強調需要物理或心理上的距離。 EN: I need some serious space right now. 翻譯: 我現在真的需要一些空間。

EN:Space it out, man. Don't rush things.

翻譯:老兄,把節奏放慢一點。別急。

停頓填充

在猶豫或思考時,space 或其相關短語有時會被用作填充詞,表示正在安排思緒或計畫。 EN: So then we... space... we decided to take a break. 翻譯: 所以然後我們… 嗯… 就決定休息一下。

EN:Let me just space my thoughts for a second.

翻譯:讓我稍微整理一下思緒。

正式寫作注意:上述口語用法,特別是作為填充詞或非正式的引述方式,在學術論文、商業報告或其他正式書面文件中應避免使用。在正式寫作中,應使用更精確的動詞,如 arrange with intervalsallow distancetake a break

常見短語

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

space out

verb + particle

走神;發呆;精神恍惚

space apart

verb + adverb

隔開;保持間距

space evenly

verb + adverb

均勻地分隔

space over time

verb + prepositional phrase

在時間上錯開;分時段安排

space carefully

verb + adverb

仔細地間隔;謹慎地安排間距

space for breath

verb + for + noun

留出喘息/休息的空間

常見錯誤

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

×Please space out the chairs more.

Please space the chairs out more.

作為動詞時,'space out' 是一個可分開的片語動詞。當受詞是名詞(如 chairs)而非代名詞時,'out' 通常放在受詞後面。

×The trees are spaced ten meters.

The trees are spaced ten meters apart.

動詞 'space' 在描述物體之間的距離時,通常需要搭配 'apart' 來完整表達「相隔」的意思。

×He spaced the pictures with equal distance.

He spaced the pictures at equal intervals.

雖然 'with' 可以表示方式,但在描述以固定間隔排列時,更地道的說法是 'space something at intervals' 或 'space something evenly'。

×The paragraphs were not good spaced.

The paragraphs were not well spaced.

在被動語態中,修飾動詞過去分詞(spaced)應該使用副詞(well, evenly, properly),而不是形容詞(good)。

×Can you space the book on the shelf?

Can you place the book on the shelf?

'Space' 作為動詞的意思是「安排間距」或「隔開」,而不是泛指「放置」。表示「放置」應該用 'place' 或 'put'。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Space"?What are tense/participle forms of "Space"?
spaces(3rd_singular)spacing(present_participle)spaced(past)spaced(past_participle)
space 在英語中是什麼意思?