1. achieving a desired aim or result
達到預期目標或結果的
The surgery was successful.
手術很成功。
She made a successful attempt to climb the mountain.
她成功嘗試攀登了那座山。
Successful Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
successful
adjective
快速理解
What does "Successful" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Successful"?
形容達成目標、獲得預期結果或取得成就的狀態。
- 1
達成目標
EN: achieving a desired aim or result
翻譯: 達成預期的目標或結果。
- 2
獲得成就
EN: having attained fame, wealth, or social status
翻譯: 在名聲、財富或社會地位上取得成就。
- 3
圓滿完成
EN: accomplishing something effectively or with a favorable outcome
翻譯: 有效地完成某事並獲得良好結果。
- 4
商業或事業興旺
EN: commercially profitable or flourishing
翻譯: 在商業上獲利或事業興旺發達。
小提醒：注意："successful" 是形容詞，用來描述人或事物。常見錯誤是與名詞 "success" 或副詞 "successfully" 混淆。例如："He is a successful businessman."（正確） vs. "He is a success businessman."（錯誤）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Successful" in English）
How to pronounce "Successful" in English?"Successful" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Successful" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Successful"?How does "Successful" change by context?
2. having achieved popularity, profit, or distinction
獲得名望、利潤或顯赫地位的
He is a successful businessman.
他是一位成功的商人。
The book was a successful bestseller.
這本書是一本成功的暢銷書。
3. accomplishing what was intended
完成預期目標的
They ran a successful advertising campaign.
他們進行了一次成功的廣告宣傳活動。
We need to find a successful strategy.
我們需要找到一個成功的策略。
4. resulting in or marked by a favorable outcome
帶來或具有良好結果的
The negotiations were successful.
談判取得了成功。
It was a successful partnership for both companies.
對兩家公司來說，這是一次成功的合作。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Successful"?How to make natural sentences with "Successful"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| be successful in + noun/V-ing | 在…方面成功 | She was successful in her career. (她在事業上很成功。) |
| be successful at + noun/V-ing | 擅長於… | He is successful at managing teams. (他擅長管理團隊。) |
| be successful as + noun | 作為…是成功的 | She has been successful as an entrepreneur. (她作為一名企業家很成功。) |
| prove successful | 證明是成功的 | The new strategy proved successful. (新策略證明是成功的。) |
| highly/very successful | 非常成功 | The event was highly successful. (這場活動非常成功。) |
| successful in + V-ing | 成功做到… | They were successful in launching the product on time. (他們成功準時推出了產品。) |
用法說明
How is "Successful" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Successful"?
successful in doing vs successful to do
- successful in doing 是標準且常見的用法，強調在「某個過程或活動中」取得成功。介系詞
in後面接動名詞 (V-ing) 或名詞。 - successful to do 在標準文法中被視為不正確，應避免使用。形容詞
successful通常不直接接不定詞 (to + V) 來描述動作。 - 若要表達「成功地做了某事」的動作結果，更自然的說法是使用 was successful in doing 或 succeeded in doing。
- 在比較結構中，如
more/less successful in doing，也應使用in + V-ing的形式。 EN: She was successful in launching her own business. 翻譯: 她成功創辦了自己的公司。
EN:He hopes to be successful in finding a new job this month.
翻譯:他希望這個月能成功找到新工作。
總結建議
建議始終使用 successful in doing 來表達「在...方面成功」，避免使用 successful to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Successful" and similar words?How to choose "Successful" vs alternatives?
successful vs successive
"successful" 描述達成目標或獲得成就的狀態，而 "successive" 則指事物一個接一個連續發生。
successful vs prosperous
"successful" 側重於達成特定目標或獲得成就，而 "prosperous" 更強調財富豐裕、興旺繁榮的狀態。
successful vs effective
"successful" 強調最終達成預期結果或目標，而 "effective" 強調產生預期效果或影響的能力。
口語用法
How is "Successful" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Successful"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或評論他人對某事的看法，尤其是當對方認為某事會成功時。 EN: He was so sure the plan would be successful. 翻譯: 他當時非常確信這個計畫會成功。
EN:Everyone kept saying how successful the event was.
翻譯:大家一直說那個活動有多成功。
語氣強調
為了加強語氣，常與副詞如 "really"、"so"、"incredibly" 連用，或使用重複結構。 EN: That launch was really successful beyond our expectations. 翻譯: 那次發布真的成功到超出我們的預期。
EN:It was a successful, successful campaign by every measure.
翻譯:無論從哪個標準來看，這都是一場成功、非常成功的活動。
停頓填充
在即時對話中思考下一句話時，可能會用 "successful..." 或 "a successful... you know" 作為填充詞。 EN: We need to make this project more, uh, successful in terms of outreach. 翻譯: 我們需要讓這個專案在推廣方面更…呃…成功。
EN:It was a successful... how should I put it... a successful collaboration.
翻譯:那是一場成功的…該怎麼說呢…一場成功的合作。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免上述口語中的重複、填充詞或過於隨意的副詞搭配，建議使用更精確的詞彙如 "highly effective"、"fruitful" 或 "accomplished" 來替代重複的 "successful"，並保持句子結構完整。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Successful"?What fixed phrases with "Successful" should I remember?
highly successful
adverb + successful
非常成功的，極其成功的
successful in
successful in + noun/gerund
在...方面成功
successful at
successful at + noun/gerund
擅長於...，在...做得好
commercially successful
adverb + successful
商業上成功的，賺錢的
successful candidate
successful + noun
成功的候選人（指被錄取或當選者）
wildly successful
adverb + successful
異常成功的，大獲成功的
prove successful
verb + successful
證明是成功的
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Successful"?Which "Successful" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He achieved a successful.
✓He achieved success.
"successful" 是形容詞，不能直接當名詞使用。名詞是 "success"。
×He is successful of his career.
✓He is successful in his career.
描述在某個領域成功時，介系詞用 "in"，而不是 "of"。
×He successed in passing the exam.
✓He succeeded in passing the exam. / He was successful in passing the exam.
"successful" 是形容詞，動詞形式是 "succeed"。兩者不可混淆。
×This campaign is successfuller than the last one.
✓This campaign is more successful than the last one.
"successful" 是多音節形容詞，比較級應使用 "more successful"，而非加上 "-er"。
×He completed the project successful.
✓He completed the project successfully.
"successful" 是形容詞，修飾動詞（如 "completed"）時應使用副詞 "successfully"。
×She was successful to finish the marathon.
✓She was successful in finishing the marathon. / She succeeded in finishing the marathon.
"successful" 後面通常接 "in + V-ing" 或名詞，表示「在...方面成功」。不接 "to + 動詞原形"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Successful"?What are tense/participle forms of "Successful"?