Syntax Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

syntax

noun

快速理解

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

語法指語句的結構規則,在語言學和電腦科學中都是核心概念。

  1. 1

    語言學

    EN: The set of rules that govern the structure of sentences in a language.

    翻譯: 指支配一種語言中句子結構的規則集合。

  2. 2

    電腦科學

    EN: The rules that define the structure of statements in a programming language.

    翻譯: 指定義程式語言中陳述式結構的規則。

  3. 3

    邏輯學

    EN: The arrangement of symbols and words in a logical system.

    翻譯: 指邏輯系統中符號與詞語的排列方式。

小提醒:注意區分「syntax」(語法結構)和「semantics」(語義含義),前者管形式對錯,後者管意義是否合理。

發音(How to Pronounce "Syntax" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Syntax" from YouTube Videos

David Bolinsky: Visualizing the wonder of a living cell

TED

They are things that describe beauty in a way that is often only accessible if you understand the language and the syntax of the person who studies the subject in which truth and beauty is expressed.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language

句法;語法結構

The syntax of English requires a subject and a verb to form a complete sentence.

英語的句法要求一個主語和一個動詞才能構成一個完整的句子。

Learning the syntax of a new language can be challenging.

學習一門新語言的句法結構可能很有挑戰性。

2. the rules governing the structure of statements in a computer programming language

(程式語言的)語法

A single syntax error can prevent the entire program from compiling.

一個語法錯誤就可能導致整個程式無法編譯。

Python is known for its clean and readable syntax.

Python 以其簡潔易讀的語法而聞名。

3. the orderly and systematic arrangement of parts or elements

(系統或結構的)規則體系;有序排列

The syntax of the legal document was complex and difficult to follow.

這份法律文件的規則體系非常複雜,難以理解。

The artist was fascinated by the visual syntax of urban landscapes.

這位藝術家對城市景觀的視覺排列規則非常著迷。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Syntax"?How to make natural sentences with "Syntax"?
PatternMeaningExample
syntax + of + noun...的語法The syntax of this programming language is very elegant. (這種程式語言的語法非常優雅。)
correct / incorrect syntax正確/錯誤的語法The compiler flagged an error due to incorrect syntax. (編譯器因語法錯誤而標記出問題。)
understand / learn the syntax理解/學習語法It takes time to learn the syntax of a new language. (學習一門新語言的語法需要時間。)
check / analyze the syntax檢查/分析語法The tool helps you check the syntax of your code. (這個工具能幫助你檢查程式碼的語法。)
complex / simple syntax複雜/簡單的語法Python is known for its relatively simple syntax. (Python 以其相對簡單的語法而聞名。)
follow the syntax遵循語法You must follow the syntax rules for the sentence to be valid. (你必須遵循語法規則,句子才能成立。)

用法說明

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

"syntax" vs. "grammar"

  • syntax 專指句子中詞語的排列順序與組合規則,即「句法」。它關注的是詞與詞如何構成短語、短語如何構成句子,以確保句子結構正確。
  • grammar 的範圍更廣,是「語法」的總稱。它不僅包含句法(syntax),還包含詞法(morphology,如動詞時態、名詞單複數)、語音、語義等所有語言規則。
  • 簡單來說,syntax 是 grammar 的一個子集。一個句子可以有正確的語法(如動詞時態正確),但句法可能錯誤(如詞序混亂)。 EN: The syntax of this sentence is incorrect because the object is placed before the verb. 翻譯: 這個句子的句法是錯誤的,因為賓語被放在了動詞前面。

EN:She is studying English grammar, which includes topics like tense, agreement, and syntax.

翻譯:她正在學習英語語法,內容包括時態、主謂一致和句法等主題。

總結建議

討論句子結構的具體規則時用 "syntax",泛指語言整體規則體系時用 "grammar"。

易混淆對比

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

syntax vs grammar

「syntax」專指句子中詞語的排列順序與結構規則,是「grammar」的一部分;「grammar」則涵蓋更廣,包括詞形變化、發音等所有語言規則。

syntax vs semantics

「syntax」關注句子的結構形式是否合乎規則;「semantics」則關注詞句的意義與內涵。

syntax vs diction

「syntax」是關於詞語排列的結構規則;「diction」則是關於詞語的選擇與使用風格。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,當引述或提及他人對某事物結構或規則的看法時,會使用「syntax」。 EN: He kept complaining about the syntax of my code, saying it was hard to read. 翻譯: 他不停地抱怨我程式碼的語法,說很難閱讀。

EN:I don't really get the syntax of this legal document; can you explain it?

翻譯:我不太懂這份法律文件的句法結構,你能解釋一下嗎?

語氣強調

用於強調某事物必須嚴格遵循既定規則或結構,帶有「正確格式」的意味。 EN: For this assignment, pay attention to the syntax—it's just as important as the content. 翻譯: 這次作業要注意語法結構,它和內容一樣重要。

EN:There's a specific syntax to these official reports; you can't just write freely.

翻譯:這些官方報告有特定的格式規範,你不能隨便寫。

停頓填充

在思考或解釋複雜規則時,作為停頓點,引出後續的具體說明。 EN: The issue here... the syntax... it doesn't follow the standard conventions. 翻譯: 這裡的問題是…語法…它沒有遵循標準慣例。

EN:When you look at the contract, the, uh, syntax of the clauses needs careful review.

翻譯:當你看這份合約時,呃,那些條款的句法結構需要仔細審查。

正式寫作注意:在正式學術或技術文件中,應使用更精確的術語(如「grammatical structure」、「format specification」)來替代口語中較寬泛使用的 "syntax",以確保嚴謹性。

常見短語

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

syntax error

noun + noun

語法錯誤

check the syntax

verb + noun

檢查語法

syntax highlighting

noun + noun

語法高亮

complex syntax

adjective + noun

複雜的語法

master the syntax

verb + noun

掌握語法

syntax of a language

noun + prepositional phrase

一種語言的語法

correct syntax

adjective + noun

正確的語法

常見錯誤

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

×The syntax of this sentence is wrong.

The syntax of this sentence is incorrect.

在描述語法結構時,'wrong' 較為口語且籠統,'incorrect' 或 'flawed' 是更正式、精確的學術用詞。

×I need to learn the syntax of Python programming.

I need to learn the syntax of the Python programming language.

'Python programming' 本身語意不清。在正式寫作或學術語境中,應明確指出是程式『語言』的語法,即 'the Python programming language' 或 'Python'。

×His essay has a bad syntax.

His essay has poor syntax. / The syntax of his essay is poor.

描述語法品質時,習慣使用 'poor', 'flawed', 'complex' 等形容詞,而非 'bad' 或 'good' 這類過於簡單的詞彙。'Bad syntax' 聽起來不自然且不專業。

×We studied about the syntax in class.

We studied syntax in class.

動詞 'study' 是及物動詞,後面直接接受詞,不需要介系詞 'about'。這是常見的冗詞錯誤。

×The word order is a syntax.

Word order is an aspect/element of syntax.

'Syntax'(句法/語法)是一個不可數的抽象概念或領域,不是一個可數的具體事物。不能說 'a syntax'。應將其視為一個整體系統,而『詞序』是其中的一個面向或元素。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Syntax"?What are tense/participle forms of "Syntax"?