1. to follow and find someone or something by looking for evidence they leave behind
追蹤，循跡尋找
The police tracked the suspect to an abandoned warehouse.
警方追蹤嫌犯到一間廢棄倉庫。
We tracked the animal's footprints through the snow.
我們循著雪地裡的腳印追蹤那隻動物。
Track Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
track
verb
快速理解
What does "Track" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Track"?
「track」作為動詞主要指跟隨、追蹤或記錄某物的移動或進展。
- 1
追蹤移動
EN: to follow the movements or path of someone or something
翻譯: 追蹤某人或某物的移動或路徑
- 2
記錄進度
EN: to record or monitor the progress or development of something
翻譯: 記錄或監控某事的進展或發展
- 3
沿軌道移動
EN: to move in relation to a fixed point or along a specific path (e.g., a camera tracking an object)
翻譯: 相對於固定點或沿特定路徑移動（例如攝影機追蹤物體）
- 4
留下足跡
EN: to leave footprints or marks on a surface
翻譯: 在地面或表面上留下腳印或痕跡
小提醒：注意「track」與「trace」的區別：「track」強調跟隨移動或監控過程（如 track a package），而「trace」更常指追溯源頭或找出線索（如 trace the origin）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Track" in English）
How to pronounce "Track" in English?"Track" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Track" from YouTube Videos
Consume Information That Encourages You To Do More - Dalton Caldwell
Y Combinator
“if it's inspiring you to be rowing in the right direction, and if there's pieces of information or there's content you're consuming that's kind of discouraging or blowing you off track, just stop reading it, stop consuming it.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Track"?How does "Track" change by context?
2. to record or monitor the progress, development, or position of something over time
記錄，監測（進度、發展或位置）
The app tracks your daily steps and calories burned.
這個應用程式會記錄你每天的步數和消耗的卡路里。
Scientists are tracking the hurricane's path.
科學家正在監測颶風的路徑。
3. to move in relation to a moving object, especially to keep a camera pointed at it
（尤指攝影機）跟隨移動目標
The camera tracked the runner as he crossed the finish line.
攝影機跟隨著跑者越過終點線。
It's difficult to track a fast-moving bird with binoculars.
用雙筒望遠鏡跟蹤快速移動的鳥類很困難。
4. to make a path or trail through an area, often by repeated movement
（因反覆走動而）踩出小徑
The children tracked mud all over the clean kitchen floor.
孩子們把泥巴踩得乾淨的廚房地板到處都是。
Deer have tracked a path through the undergrowth.
鹿在灌木叢中踩出了一條小徑。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Track"?How to make natural sentences with "Track"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| track + noun (object) | 追蹤、監測（某物） | The app can track your daily steps. (這個應用程式可以追蹤你的每日步數。) |
| track + noun (object) + adverb/prepositional phrase | 追蹤（某物）到某處或某種狀態 | The scientists tracked the satellite across the sky. (科學家們追蹤衛星橫越天空。) |
| track + down + noun (object) | 追查、追蹤到並找到（某人或某物） | The police finally tracked down the suspect. (警方終於追查到了嫌疑犯。) |
| be tracked + adverb/prepositional phrase | （某物）被追蹤到某處 | The shipment is being tracked in real-time. (貨運正在被即時追蹤。) |
| track + with + noun | （視線、想法等）跟隨、與...同步 | Her eyes tracked with the movement of the dancer. (她的目光跟隨著舞者的動作。) |
| track + over/across/through + noun (terrain) | 穿越（某地形）留下足跡或行進 | We tracked through the muddy forest. (我們穿過了泥濘的森林。) |
用法說明
How is "Track" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Track"?
track doing vs track to do
- track doing 通常用於描述持續監控或記錄一個正在進行或反覆發生的過程或活動。
- track to do 則較為少見，但可能出現在表示「為了...目的而追蹤」的語境中，或與某些情態動詞連用。
- 在表示「追蹤（某事物）以達成某目的」時，更常見的說法是 track something to do something 或 track something for doing something。 EN: The app tracks spending your money in real-time. 翻譯: 這個應用程式會即時追蹤你的金錢花費。
EN:We need to track these shipments to ensure they arrive on time.
翻譯:我們需要追蹤這些貨運，以確保它們準時送達。
總結建議
在表示「追蹤、監控某活動或過程」時，使用 track something/someone doing 的結構最為自然且常見。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Track" and similar words?How to choose "Track" vs alternatives?
track vs follow
「track」強調系統性地監測、記錄或追蹤移動軌跡，常涉及數據或具體路徑；「follow」則更通用，指跟隨某人、某物或遵循指示、想法。
track vs trace
「track」指持續追蹤移動中的目標或過程；「trace」則側重於追溯源頭、查找線索或描繪輪廓，常涉及調查或重現已發生的事。
track vs monitor
「track」強調跟隨移動或變化並記錄其軌跡；「monitor」強調持續觀察、檢查狀態或進度，以確保正常運作或及時發現問題。
口語用法
How is "Track" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Track"?
引述
在轉述他人話語或想法時，用來表示「追蹤」某個進度或狀況。 EN: So I told him, "Just track the package online, it's easier." 翻譯: 所以我跟他說：「你就上網追蹤包裹狀態，這樣比較簡單。」
EN:She was like, "Can you track how much we've spent?"
翻譯:她當時就說：「你能不能追蹤一下我們花了多少錢？」
語氣強調
用於加強語氣，表示決心或承諾要持續關注某事。 EN: Don't worry, I'll track it until it's resolved. 翻譯: 別擔心，我會一直追蹤到事情解決為止。
EN:I'm going to track every single detail of this project.
翻譯:我打算把這個專案的每一個細節都追蹤到底。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為暫時的停頓用詞，後面常接更具體的說明。 EN: We need to, uh, track... maybe the user engagement metrics first. 翻譯: 我們需要，呃，追蹤…或許先從用戶參與度的指標開始。
EN:Let's, you know, track the main issues before moving on.
翻譯:我們就，你知道，先追蹤主要問題，再繼續下一步。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免使用上述口語化的引述、填充或過於隨意的強調句式，建議改用更精確、結構完整的表達，例如「監測進度」、「持續追蹤」或「系統性地記錄」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Track"?What fixed phrases with "Track" should I remember?
track progress
track + [noun]
追蹤進度
track down
track down + [noun]
追查、找到
track changes
track + [noun]
追蹤修訂
track over time
track + [prepositional phrase]
隨時間追蹤
track expenses
track + [noun]
追蹤開支
track with
track with + [noun]
與...同步、跟隨
track a package
track + [noun]
追蹤包裹
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Track"?Which "Track" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need to trace the shipment.
✓We need to track the shipment.
「track」強調持續監控移動中的事物（如包裹、車輛、進度），而「trace」通常指追溯源頭、調查線索或描繪輪廓。
×The detective followed the suspect's digital footprint.
✓The detective tracked the suspect's digital footprint.
「follow」較通用，指跟隨人或事物；「track」則更專業，指系統性地追蹤、記錄數據、足跡或軌跡，常用於科技、偵查或監測情境。
×Teacher helps students track progress.
✓The teacher helps students track their progress.
「track」作為動詞時，其受詞（如 progress）通常需要限定詞（如 their, the, our）或上下文明確指涉，否則聽起來不自然。
×We are tracking on the latest trends.
✓We are tracking the latest trends.
「track」作為及物動詞時，直接接受詞，不需加介系詞「on」。但名詞「track」可與「on」連用（如 keep track on）。
×We need to monitor the delivery route on the map.
✓We need to track the delivery on the map.
「monitor」強調監視、觀察狀態（如螢幕、健康指標）；「track」強調跟隨移動路徑或進程。在地圖上跟隨移動物件，用「track」更準確。
×I track my working hours yesterday.
✓I tracked my working hours yesterday.
描述過去發生的事情，動詞「track」應使用過去式「tracked」。許多學習者會忘記將規則動詞改為過去式。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Track"?What are tense/participle forms of "Track"?
tracks(3rd_singular)tracking(present_participle)tracked(past)tracked(past_participle)