1. to mention an idea, plan, or possibility for someone to consider
提議；建議
Can you suggest a good restaurant nearby?
你能推薦附近一家不錯的餐廳嗎？
He suggested that we leave early to avoid traffic.
他建議我們早點出發以避開交通堵塞。
Suggest Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
suggest
verb
快速理解
What does "Suggest" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Suggest"?
提出想法或可能性供他人考慮。
- 1
提議
EN: to put forward an idea or plan for consideration.
翻譯: 提出一個想法或計畫供他人考慮。
- 2
暗示
EN: to imply or indicate something indirectly.
翻譯: 間接地暗示或表明某事。
- 3
使人聯想
EN: to bring an idea or possibility into someone's mind.
翻譯: 使某人心中產生某個想法或可能性。
- 4
推薦
EN: to recommend something as a suitable choice.
翻譯: 推薦某物作為合適的選擇。
小提醒：注意 'suggest' 後面的子句動詞常用原形或 'should + 原形'，例如 'I suggest (that) he go/goes'，在正式寫作中 'go'（原形）更常見。
發音（How to Pronounce "Suggest" in English）
How to pronounce "Suggest" in English?"Suggest" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Suggest" from YouTube Videos
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“I do not stand here today to suggest in any way that conducting HIV clinical trials in developing countries is bad.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Suggest"?How does "Suggest" change by context?
2. to make someone think that something exists or is likely
暗示；表明
The evidence suggests he was not at the scene of the crime.
證據表明他當時不在犯罪現場。
Her smile suggested she was pleased with the result.
她的微笑暗示她對結果很滿意。
3. to cause someone to think about or remember something
使人聯想到；使人想起
The smell of rain suggests childhood summers to me.
雨水的氣味讓我想起童年的夏天。
That song always suggests happy memories.
那首歌總是讓人聯想到快樂的回憶。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Suggest"?How to make natural sentences with "Suggest"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| suggest + noun/pronoun | 建議（某事物） | He suggested a new approach. (他建議了一個新方法。) |
| suggest + that-clause | 建議（某事）；暗示（某事） | I suggest that we leave early. (我建議我們早點離開。) |
| suggest + V-ing | 建議做（某事） | She suggested going to the cinema. (她建議去看電影。) |
| suggest + wh-clause | 建議（如何、何時、何地等） | Can you suggest where I should stay? (你能建議我該住哪裡嗎？) |
| suggest + to + person + that-clause | 向（某人）建議（某事） | I suggested to him that he should apologize. (我向他建議他應該道歉。) |
| It is suggested + that-clause | （據）建議… | It is suggested that all applicants have prior experience. (建議所有申請者都有相關經驗。) |
| suggest + noun + for/as + noun | 提議（某人/某物）擔任（某職位或角色） | They suggested her for the leadership position. (他們提議她擔任領導職位。) |
用法說明
How is "Suggest" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Suggest"?
suggest doing vs suggest to do
- suggest doing 是標準且最常見的用法，用於直接提出建議或想法。
- suggest to do 在標準文法中被視為不正確，應避免使用。
- 然而，在非正式口語中，有時會聽到 would suggest to + V 的結構，但這並非正式用法。
- 當要說明「向某人建議」時，正確結構是 suggest something to someone 或 suggest to someone that...。 EN: I suggest taking the earlier train to avoid the rush. 翻譯: 我建議搭乘早一點的火車以避開人潮。
EN:I suggest to take the earlier train.
翻譯:我建議搭乘早一點的火車。
EN:She suggested applying for the scholarship to me.
翻譯:她向我建議申請那份獎學金。
EN:She suggested to me that we should apply for the scholarship.
翻譯:她向我建議我們應該申請那份獎學金。
總結建議
在正式寫作與口語中，請一律使用 suggest doing 或 suggest that 子句來表達建議。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Suggest" and similar words?How to choose "Suggest" vs alternatives?
suggest vs propose
「suggest」語氣較隨意、非正式，僅是提出想法供參考；「propose」則更正式、具體，常帶有計劃或方案，並期待被採納或討論。
suggest vs recommend
「suggest」是中性提出選項；「recommend」則帶有強烈的個人背書與推薦，基於經驗或專業認為該選項更好。
suggest vs hint
「suggest」可直接或間接表達想法；「hint」則是以含蓄、暗示的方式，不把話說明白。
口語用法
How is "Suggest" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Suggest"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人的提議時，常用「suggested that...」的結構，聽起來較為自然。 EN: So, I was talking to Sarah, and she suggested that we meet earlier. 翻譯: 所以，我跟莎拉聊了一下，她建議我們可以早點碰面。
EN:What did the consultant suggest we do next?
翻譯:顧問建議我們下一步該怎麼做？
語氣強調
為了讓建議聽起來更委婉或更有試探性，說話者常會加入「maybe」、「perhaps」或「just」等詞來緩和語氣。 EN: I was just suggesting we take a break, that's all. 翻譯: 我只是建議我們休息一下，就這樣而已。
EN:Maybe we could suggest a different approach to the team?
翻譯:或許我們可以向團隊建議一個不同的方法？
停頓填充
在即時對話中，人們常在「suggest」前後加入填充詞（如「um」、「well」、「you know」），為自己爭取思考時間或讓語氣不那麼直接。 EN: Well, what I would suggest is... um... starting with the basics. 翻譯: 嗯，我的建議是...呃...從基礎開始。
EN:You know, if you're not sure, you could always suggest a follow-up meeting.
翻譯:你知道嗎，如果你不確定，總是可以建議再開一次後續會議。
正式書寫注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文、商業提案）中，應避免使用上述口語中的填充詞、過於隨意的緩和語氣詞（如「just」、「maybe」），以及「I was talking to...」這類引述句式。書面語應使用更簡潔、直接的結構，例如：「It is suggested that...」或「The proposal suggests...」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Suggest"?What fixed phrases with "Suggest" should I remember?
suggest that
suggest that [clause]
建議（某事）
suggest doing something
suggest [gerund]
建議做（某事）
suggest an idea
suggest [noun]
提出一個想法
suggest itself
[idea] suggests itself
（想法）自然浮現
strongly suggest
strongly suggest
強烈建議
suggest otherwise
suggest otherwise
暗示情況並非如此
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Suggest"?Which "Suggest" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He suggested me to go.
✓He suggested (that) I go. / He suggested going.
在英文中，'suggest' 後面不接 'someone to do something' 的結構。正確用法是接 'that' 子句（動詞用原形或 'should + 原形動詞'）或動名詞 (gerund)。
×I suggest you the new restaurant.
✓I suggest the new restaurant to you. / I recommend the new restaurant to you.
'Suggest' 通常不接雙賓語（間接受詞 + 直接受詞）。表達「向某人建議某物」時，常用 'suggest something to someone' 的結構，或用更適合的動詞 'recommend'。
×I am suggesting you should think about it.
✓I suggest (that) you think about it.
在 'suggest' 後面的 'that' 子句中，動詞常用原形（美式）或 'should + 原形動詞'（英式）。直接使用 'should' 雖然文法正確但較不簡潔，而使用進行式 'am suggesting' 在此情境下顯得多餘且不自然，因為建議本身是一個即時動作。
×His expression suggested that he is unhappy.
✓His expression suggested that he was unhappy.
當主要動詞是過去式（suggested）時，後面的名詞子句通常要配合時態，使用過去式（was）。這是英文中「時態一致」的原則，除非所述的是永恆不變的事實。
×I suggest to go to the cinema.
✓I suggest going to the cinema.
'Suggest' 後面接動作時，必須接動名詞 (gerund, V-ing)，不能接不定詞 (to V)。這是動詞 'suggest' 的固定用法。
×Can you suggest me what I should do?
✓Can you suggest what I should do? / Can you advise me on what I should do?
'Suggest' 是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞（如名詞、子句、動名詞）。'me' 在這裡是多餘的受詞。如果想表達「給某人建議」，應用 'suggest something to someone' 或換用動詞 'advise'（advise someone on something）。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Suggest"?What are tense/participle forms of "Suggest"?
suggests(3rd_singular)suggesting(present_participle)suggested(past)suggested(past_participle)