1. on or during the present day
在今天，在今日
I have a lot of work to do today.
我今天有很多工作要做。
What are your plans for today?
你今天有什麼計畫？
Today Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
today
adverb
快速理解
What does "Today" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Today"?
「today」主要表示當前的這一天，也可指現今的時代。
- 1
今日
EN: on or during this present day
翻譯: 在今天；在今日
- 2
現今
EN: at the present time or period
翻譯: 在現今；在當代
小提醒：注意「today」在句中的位置，它常放在句首或句末來修飾整個句子，例如「Today is Monday.」或「I have a meeting today.」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Today" in English）
How to pronounce "Today" in English?"Today" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Today" from YouTube Videos
South Korea would accept Trump-Kim deal to freeze North Korea’s nuclear programme | BBC News
BBC News
“Uh, today we are hearing that Kim Jong-un, North Korea's leader, is suggesting he's willing to negotiate with Donald Trump.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Today"?How does "Today" change by context?
2. at the present time; nowadays
現今，當今，在現代
Today, most people communicate using smartphones.
現今，大多數人使用智慧型手機溝通。
Life is very different today compared to fifty years ago.
與五十年前相比，現在的生活非常不同。
3. the present day
今天，今日
Today is Monday.
今天是星期一。
The weather forecast for today is sunny.
今天的天氣預報是晴天。
4. the present time or period
現今，當代，現代
The youth of today face many new challenges.
當代的年輕人面臨許多新的挑戰。
In today's world, technology changes rapidly.
在現今的世界，科技變化迅速。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Today"?How to make natural sentences with "Today"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| today | 今天 | I have a meeting today. (我今天有個會議。) |
| as of today | 截至今天；從今天起 | As of today, the new policy is in effect. (截至今天，新政策已生效。) |
| from today onward(s) | 從今天開始 | From today onward, I will exercise every morning. (從今天開始，我每天早上都會運動。) |
| earlier today | 今天稍早 | I saw him earlier today at the cafe. (我今天稍早在咖啡館看到他。) |
| later today | 今天稍晚 | The package should arrive later today. (包裹應該今天稍晚會到。) |
| today is/was... | 今天是/昨天是... | Today is Monday. (今天是星期一。) |
用法說明
How is "Today" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Today"?
today 與 nowadays 的區別
- today 主要強調「說話的當天」，即具體的今天（this day）。它也可以抽象地指「當代」，但焦點在於「現在這個時間點」。
- nowadays 則專門用於對比「現在」與「過去」，強調當前的風氣、趨勢或普遍狀況，時間範圍比具體的「今天」更寬泛。
- 在正式寫作或比較今昔時，使用 nowadays 更為精確。在談論今日具體安排或新聞時，則使用 today。
對比例句： EN: The meeting scheduled for today has been postponed. 翻譯: 原定於今天的會議已經延期了。
EN:People nowadays rely heavily on smartphones for communication.
翻譯:現今人們溝通非常依賴智慧型手機。
對比例句： EN: What is the weather like today? 翻譯: 今天天氣怎麼樣？
EN:Nowadays, it's easier to work remotely than in the past.
翻譯:現今遠距工作比過去容易多了。
總結建議
談論「具體的今天」用 today，對比「當今的普遍狀況與過去」則用 nowadays。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Today" and similar words?How to choose "Today" vs alternatives?
today vs nowadays
「today」通常指具體的「今天」或當下時刻，而「nowadays」則指較長一段時間的「現今」或「當代」。
today vs now
「today」強調「今天」這個日期，而「now」強調說話的「此刻」或「現在」。
today vs presently
「today」指「今天」或「當代」，而「presently」可指「不久後」或（美式）「現在」。
口語用法
How is "Today" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Today"?
引述
用於引述或轉述當天早些時候的對話或想法，常與引述動詞如 said、thought 連用。
EN: She was like, "I'm so busy today."
翻譯: 她當時就說：「我今天超忙的。」
EN:I thought to myself today, "This can't be right."
翻譯:我今天心裡想：「這不對吧。」
語氣強調
將 today 置於句首或句末，以強調時間的緊迫性或特殊性。
EN: Today, we are finally going to finish this project.
翻譯: 今天，我們終於要把這個專案完成了。
EN:I need that report done, today.
翻譯:那份報告我今天就要完成。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，用 today 作為短暫的停頓填充詞，有時並無實際時間指涉。
EN: So, today... what was I going to say?
翻譯: 所以，今天…我剛剛要說什麼來着？
EN:I feel like, today, we should just relax.
翻譯:我覺得啊，今天，我們就放鬆一下好了。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文）中，應避免將 today 用作停頓填充詞或過於口語化的引述開頭，以保持文體的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Today"?What fixed phrases with "Today" should I remember?
as of today
as of today
從今天起；截至今日
earlier today
earlier today
今天稍早
later today
later today
今天稍晚
today is the day
today is the day
就是今天（指重要或決定性的一天）
what is today?
what is today?
今天是幾號？/ 今天是星期幾？
today in history
today in history
歷史上的今天
from today onward
from today onward
從今天開始
not today
not today
今天不行/不是今天
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Today"?Which "Today" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will go to the park on today.
✓I will go to the park today.
作為副詞的 'today' 前面不需要介系詞 'on'。'Today' 本身已表示時間，直接修飾動詞。
×I saw him in the today morning.
✓I saw him this morning.
不能將 'today' 與冠詞 'the' 或 'a' 連用。表示「今天早上/下午/晚上」應使用 'this morning/afternoon/evening'。
×I finished it tomorrow.
✓I finished it today.
混淆了 'today'（今天）、'tomorrow'（明天）和 'yesterday'（昨天）的時間指向。需根據動作發生的實際時間選擇正確的詞。
×I have many works to do todays.
✓I have a lot of work to do today.
'Today' 沒有複數形式，永遠是單數。同時注意 'work'（工作）作為「任務」時是不可數名詞。
×I am busy today now.
✓I am busy right now. / I am busy today.
'Today' 和 'now' 都是時間副詞，但範圍不同。'Today' 指一整天，'now' 指說話的當下。通常擇一使用即可，避免冗餘。
×I am going to the museum today. (如果正在前往的路上)
✓I am going to the museum today. (如果指今天的計畫)
現在進行式 'am going' 與 'today' 連用時，通常表示今天的計畫或安排，而非「此刻正在移動」。若要強調此刻正在路上，應說 'I am on my way to the museum now.'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Today"?What are tense/participle forms of "Today"?