1. a natural ability to do something well
天賦，天生的才能
She has a real talent for playing the piano.
她在彈鋼琴方面很有天賦。
He showed a remarkable talent for languages from a young age.
他從小就展現出驚人的語言天賦。
Talent Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
talent
noun
快速理解
What does "Talent" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Talent"?
指一個人在某方面天生的或後天培養的卓越能力或才華。
- 1
天賦才能
EN: a natural ability to do something well
翻譯: 與生俱來、擅長做某事的卓越能力。
- 2
有才華的人
EN: a person or people with such ability
翻譯: 指擁有特殊才能的人或群體。
- 3
演藝人才
EN: people who perform in shows, movies, etc.
翻譯: 特指在表演、娛樂產業（如演員、歌手）中的專業人士。
小提醒：「Talent」作為「有才華的人」時，是不可數名詞，但可以指單一或多個個體，例如："She is a great talent." 或 "We are looking for new talent."
發音（How to Pronounce "Talent" in English）
How to pronounce "Talent" in English?"Talent" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Talent" from YouTube Videos
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“uh, in order to create characters like morales, we had to build unique technology, specifically a virtual production tool for our talent and content team.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Talent"?How does "Talent" change by context?
2. people who have a natural ability to do something well, especially in entertainment or sports
人才（尤指娛樂或體育領域）
The company is always looking for new talent.
這家公司總是在尋找新的人才。
The show features some of the best young talent in the country.
這場表演匯集了國內一些最優秀的年輕人才。
3. a person or people with such ability
有天賦的人，有才能者
He is considered one of the greatest talents of his generation.
他被認為是他那一代最偉大的天才之一。
The coach was impressed by the raw talent in the team.
教練對球隊中未經雕琢的天才球員印象深刻。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Talent"?How to make natural sentences with "Talent"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| have a talent for + noun/V-ing | 有…的天賦 | She has a talent for languages. (她在語言方面很有天賦。) |
| talent + for + noun/V-ing | 在…方面的天賦 | His talent for music is undeniable. (他在音樂方面的天賦無可否認。) |
| a natural talent | 天生的才能 | The child showed a natural talent for drawing. (這孩子展現出繪畫的天生才能。) |
| a wealth of talent | 人才濟濟 | The company has a wealth of young talent. (這家公司擁有眾多年輕人才。) |
| develop/cultivate one's talent | 發展/培養才能 | He worked hard to develop his artistic talent. (他努力發展自己的藝術才能。) |
| waste/hide one's talent | 浪費/埋沒才能 | Don't waste your talent on trivial matters. (別把你的才能浪費在瑣事上。) |
| talent + show/contest | 才藝表演/比賽 | She won first prize in the school talent show. (她在學校的才藝表演中贏得了第一名。) |
| a pool of talent | 人才庫 | The university is a pool of scientific talent. (這所大學是一個科學人才庫。) |
用法說明
How is "Talent" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Talent"?
talent for doing vs talent to do
- talent for doing 是最常見且自然的用法，表示「在...方面的天賦」，強調一種與生俱來或長期培養的能力傾向。
- talent to do 在文法上正確，但使用頻率遠低於 talent for doing。它更強調「有做...的天賦」，有時會帶有「有潛力成為...」的意味。
- 在描述某人「有...天賦」時，最標準的搭配是 have a talent for (doing) something。
- 名詞 talent 本身不可數，但當指「有才華的人」或「多種天賦」時，可作為可數名詞使用。 EN: She has a remarkable talent for playing the piano by ear. 翻譯: 她擁有驚人的天賦，能夠憑聽覺彈奏鋼琴。
EN:He has the talent to become a great leader.
翻譯:他有成為偉大領袖的天賦。
EN:His talent for languages helped him learn Mandarin quickly.
翻譯:他在語言方面的天賦幫助他快速學會了中文。
EN:Few people have the talent to see the solution so clearly.
翻譯:很少有人有這樣的天賦，能如此清晰地看到解決方案。
總結建議
建議優先使用 talent for (doing) something 來表達「在...方面的天賦」，這是最自然且最常見的搭配。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Talent" and similar words?How to choose "Talent" vs alternatives?
talent vs skill
talent 指與生俱來的天賦或才能；skill 指透過學習和練習獲得的技能。
talent vs ability
talent 強調特定領域的卓越天賦；ability 泛指完成某事的綜合能力，範圍較廣。
talent vs gift
talent 和 gift 常可互換，但 gift 有時更強調天賜的、非凡的才能。
口語用法
How is "Talent" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Talent"?
引述
用於引述他人對某人才能的評價或看法。 EN: She said he has a real talent for making people feel at ease. 翻譯: 她說他很有天賦，能讓人感到自在。
EN:Everyone keeps telling me, "You have such a talent for this!"
翻譯:大家一直跟我說：「你對這件事真的很有天分！」
語氣強調
在口語中，常與特定形容詞或副詞連用，以強調才能的程度或性質。 EN: He's got a natural talent for music, it's unbelievable. 翻譯: 他對音樂有種與生俱來的天賦，真是不可思議。
EN:That's a hidden talent you've got there!
翻譯:你這可是深藏不露的才華啊！
停頓填充
在思考或尋找合適詞語時，用來填充對話的停頓，通常結構較為簡單。 EN: It's... a talent, I guess, but not a very useful one. 翻譯: 這算是…一種才能吧，我想，但不是很有用的那種。
EN:Well, it's a talent of sorts, but let's focus on the main issue.
翻譯:嗯，這算是某種才能啦，但我們還是先聚焦在主要問題上。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用上述口語中的停頓填充或過於隨意的引述句式。建議使用更精確的詞彙（如 aptitude, gift, skill）並保持句子結構完整。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Talent"?What fixed phrases with "Talent" should I remember?
have a talent for
have a talent for [noun/gerund]
對...有天賦
waste one's talent
waste one's talent
浪費自己的天賦
talent show
talent show
才藝表演、選秀節目
natural talent
natural talent
天生的才能
talent pool
talent pool
人才庫
talent scout
talent scout
星探、人才發掘者
hidden talent
hidden talent
隱藏的才華
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Talent"?Which "Talent" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×She has a talent of singing.
✓She has a talent for singing.
The correct preposition after 'talent' is 'for', not 'of', when describing a specific skill area.
×He is a talent singer.
✓He is a talented singer.
'Talent' is a noun. To describe a person who has talent, use the adjective 'talented'.
×The company hired many new talents.
✓The company hired many talented people. / The company recruited new talent.
'Talent' as a collective noun for skilled people is usually uncountable. You can say 'new talent' (uncountable) or use 'talented people' (countable).
×She showed her talent on the stage.
✓She showed her talent on stage.
The phrase 'on stage' (referring to performing in a theater) typically does not use the definite article 'the'.
×His main talent is to play basketball.
✓His main talent is playing basketball.
When 'talent' is the subject complement, it is more natural to follow 'is' with a gerund (playing) rather than an infinitive (to play).
×He has little talent to become a leader.
✓He has little talent for leadership. / He lacks the talent to become a leader.
The structure 'have talent to do something' is incorrect. Use 'have talent for (noun/gerund)' or 'have the talent to do something' (with 'the').
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Talent"?What are tense/participle forms of "Talent"?