Structure Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

structure

verb

快速理解

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

「structure」作動詞時,意指有條理地組織或安排事物。

  1. 1

    組織安排

    EN: to organize or arrange something in a systematic way

    翻譯: 有系統地組織或安排某事物

  2. 2

    設計架構

    EN: to design or build something with a specific form or framework

    翻譯: 以特定形式或框架來設計或建造某物

  3. 3

    規劃內容

    EN: to plan the content or order of something like a speech or essay

    翻譯: 規劃如演講或文章等內容的順序與架構

小提醒:注意「structure」作動詞時,常與抽象事物(如論點、時間)或具體計畫(如建築、組織)搭配,強調「賦予結構」的主動意圖,而非靜態描述。

發音(How to Pronounce "Structure" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Structure" from YouTube Videos

Why Does Your Company Deserve More Money? by Michael Seibel

Y Combinator

you're trying to optimize what the investor wants to hear and oftentimes you're trying to structure your pitch and your strategy to what's going to get us more money, because it turns out, the investors really your customer, because they're the only one giving you the money you need to survive and your users become secondary.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to arrange or organize something in a systematic way

系統性地安排或組織某事物

She structured her essay to have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.

她將論文結構安排成有清晰的引言、正文和結論。

We need to structure the meeting to allow time for questions.

我們需要安排會議的結構,以便留出時間提問。

2. to give a definite form or pattern to something

賦予某事物明確的形式或模式

The architect structured the building around a central courtyard.

建築師圍繞著中央庭院來構建這棟建築。

The course is structured to build skills progressively.

這門課程的結構設計是為了逐步培養技能。

3. to construct or build something with interconnected parts

用相互連接的部分來建造或構建某物

The company structured the deal as a joint venture.

該公司將這筆交易構建為一家合資企業。

Biologists study how DNA is structured.

生物學家研究DNA是如何構建的。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Structure"?How to make natural sentences with "Structure"?
PatternMeaningExample
structure + noun組織、安排(某事物)She structured the report to highlight the key findings. (她將報告組織起來,以突出關鍵發現。)
structure + noun + around + noun圍繞(某事物)來組織(某事物)The course is structured around practical projects. (這門課程是圍繞實務專案來組織的。)
be structured + to + verb被設計成(做某事)The program is structured to encourage independent learning. (這個計畫的設計旨在鼓勵自主學習。)
structure + noun + as + noun將(某事物)組織成(某種形式)He structured the meeting as a series of short presentations. (他將會議組織成一系列簡短的報告。)
structure + noun + for + noun為(某目的)而組織(某事物)We need to structure the curriculum for maximum flexibility. (我們需要為最大的靈活性來組織課程。)

用法說明

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

structure doing vs structure to do

  • 作為動詞,"structure" 通常指「組織、安排、建構」某事物,其後接名詞或名詞片語作為受詞,例如 "structure a plan" 或 "structure the data"。
  • "structure doing" 這種用法在標準英語中並不自然。"structure" 後不直接接動名詞 (V-ing) 來表示安排「做某事」這個動作本身。
  • "structure to do" 的用法則取決於語境。當 "to do" 是不定詞片語,表示「目的」或「功能」時,可以接在 "structure" 之後,說明建構某物的目的是為了做某事。
  • 另一種常見結構是 "structure something to do something",意為「將某物組織/建構成能執行某功能」。

對比範例: EN: We need to structure the meeting to allow for open discussion. 翻譯: 我們需要安排會議的結構,以便進行開放式討論。

EN:He structured the report to highlight the key findings.

翻譯:他構建了這份報告,以突出關鍵發現。

總結建議

動詞 "structure" 的典型用法是後接名詞受詞,或用 "structure something to do something" 來表達建構某物以達成特定目的。

易混淆對比

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

structure vs organize

「structure」強調建立一個有系統、有層次的框架或架構,而「organize」則更側重於將現有事物整理、安排得有條理。

structure vs construct

「structure」著重於設計或安排事物的內部組成與關係,而「construct」則更廣泛地指建造或組裝一個實體或概念。

structure vs arrange

「structure」強調建立一個有組織、有層次的系統性框架,而「arrange」則更側重於對具體項目進行順序或位置的簡單安排。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,structure 常用來引述或總結他人的建議、指示或計畫,使其聽起來更有條理或正式。 EN: So, the way he wants us to structure the report is to start with the executive summary. 翻譯: 所以,他希望我們建構報告的方式是從執行摘要開始。

EN:She structured her argument around three main points, which made it really easy to follow.

翻譯:她將她的論點圍繞三個要點來組織,這讓它變得非常容易理解。

語氣強調

當說話者想強調某件事是經過深思熟慮、有計畫的安排時,會使用 structure 來加強語氣。 EN: We really need to structure our day better if we want to finish this project on time. 翻譯: 如果我們想準時完成這個專案,就真的需要更好地規劃我們的一天。

EN:I didn't just say random things; I carefully structured my feedback.

翻譯:我不是隨便說說的;我是精心組織了我的回饋意見。

停頓填充

在思考接下來要說什麼,或想用一個更精確的詞來替代簡單的動詞(如 "plan" 或 "organize")時,structure 可能被用作一種填充詞。 EN: The key is to... structure... the information in a way that tells a compelling story. 翻譯: 關鍵在於... 組織... 資訊,使其能講述一個引人入勝的故事。

EN:What we should do is, uh, structure the meeting around actionable items.

翻譯:我們應該做的是,呃,圍繞可執行的項目來安排會議。

正式書寫注意:在正式或學術寫作中,structure 作為動詞使用是完全恰當的。但在非常口語化或非正式的書寫(如個人訊息、社群媒體貼文)中,使用更簡單的詞如 "plan", "organize", 或 "set up" 會更為自然。口語中略帶猶豫或強調的用法,在正式寫作中應避免。

常見短語

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

structure something around something

verb + obj + around + noun/gerund

圍繞某事物來組織或安排某事

structure something as something

verb + obj + as + noun

將某事物組織或設計成某種形式

carefully/well structured

adverb + verb (past participle)

精心/妥善組織的

structure something to do something

verb + obj + to-infinitive

組織某事物以達成某目的

loosely structured

adverb + verb (past participle)

結構鬆散的

structure something into something

verb + obj + into + noun

將某事物組織成某種形式或部分

常見錯誤

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

×We need to structure a good plan.

We need to structure the plan well.

「structure」作為動詞時,其受詞應是「被組織的事物本身」(如 plan, essay, company),而非「結構的品質」(如 good structure)。若要描述結構的品質,應使用副詞(如 well)或後接描述性片語。

×The meeting was structured by the manager.

The manager structured the meeting.

雖然「structure」可用於被動語態,但在主動語態更為自然、直接的語境中(如指明動作執行者時),過度使用被動語態會使句子顯得笨拙或不必要地正式。

×We structured the presentation into three parts.

We structured the presentation into three parts. (This is actually correct. A common mistake is using the wrong preposition, like 'as' or 'with'.)

動詞「structure」後接組織結果時,最常見且正確的介系詞是「into」。學習者常誤用「as」(表示「作為」)或「with」(表示「帶有」),但「structure something into something」才是標準搭配,表示「將某物組織/劃分成…」。

×They suggested to structure the team differently.

They suggested structuring the team differently.

動詞「suggest」後面應接動名詞(V-ing)作受詞,而非不定詞(to V)。「structure」作為「suggest」的受詞動作時,須使用其動名詞形式「structuring」。

×I am structuring my essay at the moment. (Not always wrong, but often an overcomplication.)

I'm working on the structure of my essay. / I'm outlining my essay.

「structure」作為動詞強調「設計、組織框架」的動作,這通常是一個有意識、完整的規劃行為,而非一個正在進行的、持續的物理動作。在描述「正在寫作/構思」時,使用「work on the structure」或「outline」比使用「am structuring」更為自然。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Structure"?What are tense/participle forms of "Structure"?
structures(3rd_singular)structuring(present_participle)structured(past)structured(past_participle)
structure 在英語中是什麼意思?