1. to achieve the desired aim or result
成功，達到預期目標
If you work hard, you will succeed.
如果你努力工作，就會成功。
The project succeeded beyond our expectations.
這個專案的成功超出了我們的預期。
Succeed Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
succeed
verb
快速理解
What does "Succeed" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Succeed"?
「succeed」主要指達成目標、獲得成功，或指在某人之後接替其職位。
- 1
達成目標／成功
EN: to achieve something that you have been aiming for
翻譯: 達成目標；取得成功
- 2
接替職位
EN: to take over a job or position after someone else
翻譯: 接替（某人的職位）；繼任
- 3
接續發生
EN: to come after or follow something else
翻譯: 接續發生；緊接著…而來
小提醒：注意「succeed in + V-ing」的用法，例如「succeed in passing the exam」，而非「succeed to pass」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Succeed" in English）
How to pronounce "Succeed" in English?"Succeed" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Succeed" from YouTube Videos
How Do You Convince Someone to Join Your Startup? - Dalton Caldwell
Y Combinator
“the reason you should work on things that you really care about is the following: it would appear that it's equally hard to succeed in a startup that you don't care about and one that you do, and it's almost equally hard to succeed in a startup that's a very ambitious, audacious idea, as it is to do something super incremental.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Succeed"?How does "Succeed" change by context?
2. to take over a position, title, or role from someone else
接替，繼任
She succeeded her father as CEO of the company.
她接替了她的父親成為公司的執行長。
Who will succeed the current president?
誰將接替現任總統？
3. to come after or follow something in time or order
隨後發生，接續
A period of calm succeeded the storm.
暴風雨過後，一段平靜的時期隨之而來。
The initial failure was succeeded by a remarkable comeback.
最初的失敗之後，是一次非凡的逆轉。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Succeed"?How to make natural sentences with "Succeed"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| succeed + in + V-ing | 在…方面成功 | He finally succeeded in passing the exam. (他終於成功通過了考試。) |
| succeed + as + noun | 作為…取得成功 | She hopes to succeed as a professional musician. (她希望作為一名專業音樂家取得成功。) |
| succeed + to + position/throne | 繼承（職位、王位） | The prince will succeed to the throne after the king's abdication. (國王退位後，王子將繼承王位。) |
| succeed + object (person/thing) | 接替…；繼…之後 | Who will succeed the current CEO? (誰將接替現任執行長？) |
| succeed + adverb (e.g., brilliantly, easily) | 以…方式成功 | The team succeeded brilliantly against all odds. (這支隊伍克服萬難，取得了輝煌的成功。) |
用法說明
How is "Succeed" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Succeed"?
succeed in doing vs succeed to do
- succeed in doing 是標準且最常見的用法，表示「在（做某事）上取得成功」，介系詞
in後接動名詞 (V-ing)。 - succeed to do 在現代標準英語中幾乎不被接受，通常被視為錯誤。
- 動詞
succeed後若要接另一個動作，正確的結構是 succeed in + V-ing。 - 注意
succeed後接to的情況通常用於不同語意，如succeed to the throne（繼承王位），表示繼承頭銜或位置。 EN: She finally succeeded in solving the complex equation. 翻譯: 她終於成功解開了那個複雜的方程式。
EN:He hopes to succeed to solve the problem.
翻譯:他希望成功解決問題。 (非標準說法)
EN:They succeeded in launching the product on time.
翻譯:他們成功準時推出了產品。
EN:The team would succeed to finish the project.
翻譯:團隊將會成功完成專案。 (非標準說法)
總結建議
表達「成功做某事」時，請一律使用 succeed in doing something 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Succeed" and similar words?How to choose "Succeed" vs alternatives?
succeed vs achieve
「succeed」強調達成目標或獲得預期結果的過程與狀態，常用於事業、計畫或繼承方面；「achieve」則更側重透過努力、技能或勇氣完成某件困難或重要的事情，取得具體成就。
succeed vs prosper
「succeed」泛指達成目標或獲得預期結果，範圍較廣；「prosper」特指在財務、事業或健康方面蓬勃發展、興旺繁榮，常帶有持續增長與富足的意涵。
succeed vs thrive
「succeed」側重達成特定目標或結果；「thrive」則強調在有利條件下茁壯成長、蓬勃發展，常用於描述生物、企業或人在某環境中興盛繁茂的狀態。
口語用法
How is "Succeed" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Succeed"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人的成功經驗或期望。 EN: So my boss said, "If we succeed this quarter, bonuses are guaranteed." 翻譯: 所以我老闆說：「如果我們這季成功，獎金就有保障了。」
EN:Everyone kept telling her, "You'll succeed if you just keep trying."
翻譯:大家一直跟她說：「只要你繼續嘗試，就會成功。」
語氣強調
與副詞或特定片語連用，以強調成功的程度、速度或方式。 EN: We didn't just succeed; we totally crushed our goals. 翻譯: 我們不只是成功，我們是完全碾壓了目標。
EN:He finally succeeded after years of hard work.
翻譯:經過多年努力，他終於成功了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，用來填充停頓，表達對未來結果的預期或假設。 EN: The plan is... if we succeed... we'll expand to the Asian market. 翻譯: 計畫是…如果我們成功…我們就會擴展到亞洲市場。
EN:I hope we can, you know, succeed in convincing them.
翻譯:我希望我們能夠，你知道的，成功說服他們。
正式寫作注意：在正式書寫（如報告、論文）中，應避免使用上述口語中的停頓填充結構（如「…如果我們成功…」），並使用更精確、完整的句子來表達條件或結果。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Succeed"?What fixed phrases with "Succeed" should I remember?
succeed in doing something
succeed in + V-ing
成功做到某事
succeed as
succeed as + noun
作為...而成功
succeed where others fail
succeed where others fail
在別人失敗的地方成功
succeed against the odds
succeed against (the) odds
克服困難取得成功
succeed beyond expectations
succeed beyond + noun
取得超出預期的成功
succeed in business
succeed in + field/area
在商業上成功
succeed to the throne
succeed to + position
繼承王位
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Succeed"?Which "Succeed" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He succeeded to get the job.
✓He succeeded in getting the job.
「succeed」後面通常接「in + V-ing」，表示「成功做某事」，而不是接不定詞「to + V」。
×I hope you will succeed your exam.
✓I hope you will pass your exam.
「succeed」通常指在事業、計畫或人生目標上獲得成功，而非通過某個具體的考試或測驗。通過考試應使用「pass」。
×He will succeed his father to manage the company.
✓He will succeed his father as the manager of the company.
表示「繼承職位」時，「succeed」是及物動詞，直接接繼承的對象（如：his father）。若要說明繼承的職位，應使用「succeed someone as + 職位」。
×If you study hard, you will be succeeded.
✓If you study hard, you will succeed.
「succeed」表示「成功」時是不及物動詞，沒有被動語態。此處應使用主動語態。
×Their plan was succeed.
✓Their plan succeeded. / Their plan was successful.
「succeed」是動詞，不能直接與「be」動詞連用構成被動。若要表達狀態，應使用形容詞「successful」。
×We succeeded to finish the project on time.
✓We succeeded in finishing the project on time. / We managed to finish the project on time.
再次強調，「succeed」後應接「in + V-ing」。若想使用不定詞「to + V」表達「設法做到」，應使用「manage to」。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Succeed"?What are tense/participle forms of "Succeed"?
succeeds(3rd_singular)succeeding(present_participle)succeeded(past)succeeded(past_participle)