1. to make something stop moving or become calm
使某物停止移動或平靜下來
She tried to still her trembling hands.
她試圖讓自己顫抖的雙手平靜下來。
The mother's gentle voice stilled the crying baby.
母親溫柔的聲音讓哭泣的嬰兒安靜了下來。
Still Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
still
verb
快速理解
What does "Still" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Still"?
「still」作為動詞，主要表示使某物靜止、平息或停止活動。
- 1
使靜止
EN: to make something stop moving or become calm
翻譯: 使某物停止移動或變得平靜
- 2
平息、緩解
EN: to calm or soothe something, such as fears or a storm
翻譯: 平息或緩解某事，例如恐懼或風暴
- 3
抑制、止住
EN: to stop an activity or noise
翻譯: 停止某項活動或噪音
小提醒：注意「still」作動詞時，通常用於文學或正式語境，口語中較常使用「stop」、「calm down」或「quiet」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Still" in English）
How to pronounce "Still" in English?"Still" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Still" from YouTube Videos
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“Are you considering recognizing Palestine as a state? like the UK is We support a two-state solution, but we're still deliberating whether to recognize Palestine as a state.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Still"?How does "Still" change by context?
2. to make doubts, fears, or rumors stop or disappear
消除（疑慮、恐懼或謠言）
The official statement stilled the rumors about the company's bankruptcy.
官方聲明平息了關於公司破產的謠言。
His explanation stilled my fears about the project.
他的解釋消除了我對這個專案的恐懼。
3. to make a liquid clear by allowing sediment to settle
使（液體）沉澱變清澈
You should still the homemade wine for a few weeks before drinking.
你應該讓自製的葡萄酒沉澱幾週後再飲用。
The muddy water was stilled in a large container.
渾濁的水被放在一個大容器裡沉澱。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Still"?How to make natural sentences with "Still"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| still + V | 仍然（做某事） | He still lives in the old house. (他仍然住在老房子裡。) |
| still + be + V-ing | 仍然在（進行某事） | It is still raining outside. (外面仍然在下雨。) |
| still + have + not + V (past participle) | 仍然還沒有（做某事） | I still have not finished the report. (我仍然還沒完成那份報告。) |
| still + modal verb (can/will/should, etc.) + V | 仍然可以/會/應該（做某事） | You can still catch the train if you hurry. (如果你快一點，仍然可以趕上火車。) |
| still + there is/are... | 仍然有… | There is still some coffee left in the pot. (壺裡仍然有一些咖啡。) |
用法說明
How is "Still" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Still"?
still doing vs still to do
- still doing 表示一個在過去開始、持續到現在，並且可能繼續下去的動作或狀態。它強調的是動作的持續性。
- still to do 表示一個尚未發生、但預期或需要完成的動作。它強調的是動作的未完成和待辦性。
- 在否定句中，still not doing 表示某個預期中的動作到現在還沒開始；而 not still doing 則表示某個持續的動作現在已經停止了。
對比例句： EN: She is still working on the report. 翻譯: 她還在寫那份報告。
EN:The most difficult part is still to come.
翻譯:最困難的部分還在後頭（尚未到來）。
EN:He still hasn't replied to my email.
翻譯:他還沒有回覆我的電子郵件。（預期的回覆尚未發生）
EN:He is not still waiting for her.
翻譯:他已經不再等她了。（持續的等待已停止）
總結建議
一般來說，描述一個持續進行的狀態或動作時使用 still doing，而表示一個有待未來完成的任務或事件時則使用 still to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Still" and similar words?How to choose "Still" vs alternatives?
still vs remain
"still" 強調狀態的持續性，通常與形容詞或名詞連用，表示「仍然是...」；"remain" 則更正式，強調在變化後「保持不變」或「留下」。
still vs yet
"still" 用於肯定句，表示動作或狀態「仍在持續」；"yet" 多用於否定句或疑問句，表示「尚未」發生或完成。
still vs keep
"still" 描述狀態的持續，為靜態動詞；"keep" 則強調主動「維持」或「反覆進行」某動作。
口語用法
How is "Still" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Still"?
引述
在口語中，"still" 常用來引述或轉述他人的話，帶有「儘管如此，還是…」的語氣。 EN: He said he was tired, but he still came to the party. 翻譯: 他說他很累，但他還是來參加派對了。
EN:I know it's expensive, but I still want to buy it.
翻譯:我知道它很貴，但我還是想買。
語氣強調
在對話中，將 "still" 放在句首或加重語氣，可以強調持續的狀態或表達驚訝、不耐煩。 EN: Still waiting for your reply! 翻譯: 還在等你的回覆呢！
EN:You're still here? I thought you left hours ago.
翻譯:你還在這裡？我以為你幾小時前就走了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，"still" 有時會作為一個短暫的停頓填充詞，類似「嗯…」、「那麼…」。 EN: So, still... what's the final decision? 翻譯: 所以，那麼…最後的決定是什麼？
EN:I was thinking, still... maybe we should try another approach.
翻譯:我在想，嗯…也許我們應該試試別的方法。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文）中，應避免將 "still" 用作停頓填充詞，並確保其用法清晰符合邏輯關係（如表示「仍然」或「儘管」），以保持文章的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Still"?What fixed phrases with "Still" should I remember?
still the mind
still + [noun] (mind/heart)
使（心靈、思緒）平靜下來
still the waters
still + [noun] (waters)
使（水面）平靜；平息紛爭或動盪
still one's fears
still + [possessive] + fears/doubts
平息某人的恐懼或疑慮
still the storm
still + [noun] (storm/turmoil)
平息風暴；平息混亂或騷動
still the beating heart
still + [noun phrase]
使劇烈跳動的心臟平靜下來（字面或比喻）
still the noise
still + [noun] (noise/clamor)
使噪音或喧囂安靜下來
still the unrest
still + [noun] (unrest/agitation)
平息動盪或騷動
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Still"?Which "Still" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is stilling in the room.
✓He is still in the room.
「still」作為動詞時，意思是「使靜止」或「平息」，不是「仍然」的意思。這裡想表達「他仍然在房間裡」，應使用副詞「still」，而非動詞「stilling」。
×The teacher tried to still.
✓The teacher tried to still the noisy classroom.
動詞「still」是及物動詞，後面必須接賓語（通常是名詞或代名詞），表示使某事物平靜、靜止或平息。
×He stills the crowd with his speech.
✓He stilled the crowd with his speech.
動詞「still」的過去式及過去分詞為「stilled」，現在式第三人稱單數為「stills」。此處描述一個過去的動作，應使用過去式「stilled」。需注意時態的一致性。
×I need to still down.
✓I need to calm down.
雖然「still」作動詞有「使平靜」的意思，但「calm down」是表達「冷靜下來」的固定片語。「still」作動詞時較為書面化，且不與「down」連用構成片語動詞。
×My doubts were still.
✓My doubts were stilled.
想表達「我的疑慮被平息了」，應使用動詞「still」的被動語態「were stilled」。若只用「were still」，則「still」是形容詞，意思是「靜止的、不動的」，語意不合。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Still"?What are tense/participle forms of "Still"?
stills(3rd_singular)stilling(present_participle)stilled(past)stilled(past_participle)