1. following customs or beliefs that have existed for a long time
遵循長期存在的習俗或信仰的
They celebrated the festival in a traditional way.
他們以傳統的方式慶祝這個節日。
She wore a traditional dress for the ceremony.
她在典禮上穿了一件傳統服飾。
Traditional Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
traditional
adjective
快速理解
What does "Traditional" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Traditional"?
形容與過去習俗、信仰或方法相關，或指長期存在、未經改變的事物。
- 1
與習俗相關
EN: relating to long-established customs, beliefs, or practices
翻譯: 與長期建立的習俗、信仰或做法相關的。
- 2
代代相傳
EN: handed down from generation to generation
翻譯: 由上一代傳給下一代的。
- 3
保守或典型
EN: following older methods and ideas rather than modern ones
翻譯: 遵循較舊的方法與觀念，而非現代方式的。
- 4
慣常或標準
EN: the usual or typical way of doing something
翻譯: 做某事的慣常或標準方式。
小提醒：「traditional」不一定帶有負面意義（如「守舊」），它常指值得保留的文化或家庭傳統，使用時需注意上下文。
發音（How to Pronounce "Traditional" in English）
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“This would not be possible to do that in economic fashion for a traditional company.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. typical of a particular group, family, or society
特定群體、家庭或社會典型的
Roast turkey is a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
烤火雞是感恩節的傳統餐點。
It's traditional in their family to open presents on Christmas morning.
在他們家，聖誕節早上拆禮物是個傳統。
3. based on old-fashioned ideas, sometimes seen as not modern
基於老式觀念的，有時被視為不現代的
He has very traditional views on marriage.
他對婚姻持有非常傳統的觀點。
The school uses a more traditional teaching method.
這所學校採用較為傳統的教學方法。
4. relating to or being a long-established style, especially in arts or crafts
與長期確立的風格相關的（尤指藝術或工藝）
She studies traditional Japanese pottery.
她研究傳統的日本陶藝。
The building features traditional architecture.
這棟建築具有傳統建築的特色。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Traditional"?How to make natural sentences with "Traditional"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| traditional + noun | 傳統的… | The family has a traditional recipe for this dish. (這個家族有這道菜的傳統食譜。) |
| be + traditional | 是傳統的 | The ceremony is very traditional. (這個儀式非常傳統。) |
| It is traditional (for someone) to + V | （某人）做…是傳統 | It is traditional for us to gather on New Year's Eve. (我們在除夕夜團聚是傳統。) |
| follow/keep/maintain + traditional + ways/methods | 遵循/保持傳統方式 | The artisan follows traditional methods to make pottery. (這位工匠遵循傳統方法製作陶器。) |
| in the traditional sense | 在傳統意義上 | He is not a doctor in the traditional sense. (他在傳統意義上不是一位醫生。) |
用法說明
How is "Traditional" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Traditional"?
traditional to do vs traditional doing
- traditional to do 通常用於描述某種被視為慣例或標準的具體行動或做法。
- traditional doing 則較為少見，可能出現在強調「傳統的活動」或「傳統的行為」這種名詞化概念的語境中，但通常會使用 traditional activity 或 traditional practice 來表達更為自然。
- 在大多數情況下，描述「做某事是傳統」時，使用 It is traditional to do something 的句型是最常見且正確的。 EN: It is traditional to eat mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival. 翻譯: 中秋節吃月餅是傳統習俗。
EN:The traditional making of mooncakes is a complex art.
翻譯:月餅的傳統製作過程是一門複雜的技藝。
總結建議
建議使用 "It is traditional to + 動詞" 來表達「做某事是傳統」，而避免使用 "traditional doing" 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Traditional" and similar words?How to choose "Traditional" vs alternatives?
traditional vs conventional
「traditional」強調世代相傳的習俗或文化；「conventional」則指普遍接受或標準化的做法。
traditional vs orthodox
「traditional」泛指習俗或慣例；「orthodox」特指嚴格遵循既定教條或正統信仰。
traditional vs customary
「traditional」強調歷史傳承；「customary」側重特定群體或場合的慣例。
口語用法
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引述
在引述他人觀點或普遍看法時，常用來緩和語氣，表示這不是說話者個人的主張。 EN: I know the traditional view is to get a stable job right after college. 翻譯: 我知道傳統觀點是大學畢業後馬上找一份穩定的工作。
EN:Well, the traditional way of doing this is much more time-consuming.
翻譯:嗯，做這事的傳統方法要耗時得多。
語氣強調
與 "so"、"very"、"really" 等詞連用，強調某事物極度符合傳統規範或陳舊過時，有時帶有輕微的負面或戲謔意味。 EN: Their wedding was so traditional—white dress, church ceremony, the whole package. 翻譯: 他們的婚禮非常傳統——白紗、教堂儀式，全套都有。
EN:He has a really traditional mindset when it comes to gender roles.
翻譯:談到性別角色時，他的思維模式真的很傳統。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，可作為短暫的填充詞，常與 "you know"、"I mean" 等口語詞連用。 EN: It's just... traditional, you know? The way things have always been done. 翻譯: 這只是…很傳統，你懂吧？就是事情一貫的做法。
EN:The approach is a bit more, I mean, traditional than what we're used to.
翻譯:這個方法有點更，我是說，比我們習慣的更傳統一些。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免將 "traditional" 用作填充詞或過於口語化的強調。建議使用更精確的學術用語，如 "conventional"、"long-established"、"time-honored"，或直接引用具體的傳統名稱或來源。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Traditional"?What fixed phrases with "Traditional" should I remember?
traditional values
traditional + noun
傳統價值觀
traditional method
traditional + noun
傳統方法
deeply traditional
adverb + traditional
非常傳統的；根深蒂固的傳統
traditional approach
traditional + noun
傳統做法；傳統途徑
in the traditional sense
prepositional phrase
就傳統意義而言
traditional cuisine
traditional + noun
傳統菜餚；傳統料理
break with tradition/traditional
verb + with + traditional
打破傳統
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Traditional"?Which "Traditional" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We keep the tradition way of cooking.
✓We keep the traditional way of cooking.
這裡需要形容詞 'traditional' 來修飾名詞 'way'，而不是名詞 'tradition'。
×It's a very traditonal festival.
✓It's a very traditional festival.
單字拼寫錯誤，正確拼法為 'traditional'，注意 't-i-o-n-a-l' 的順序。
×He has a very traditional opinion about that topic.
✓He has a very conventional opinion about that topic.
'Traditional' 通常指代代相傳、具有歷史或文化根源的事物。'Conventional' 則更常指符合當前普遍標準或做法。描述個人觀點時，'conventional' 更為常見。
×This is traditional Japanese art.
✓This is a traditional Japanese art.
當 'art' 作為可數名詞，指一種特定的藝術形式或技藝時，通常需要不定冠詞 'a'。
×It's an old traditional custom.
✓It's a traditional custom.
'Traditional' 本身已包含「歷史悠久、代代相傳」的含義，加上 'old' 顯得多餘。
×This is traditional to our country.
✓This is traditional in our country.
描述某事物在某個地方是傳統的，應使用介系詞 'in'，而不是 'to'。
詞形變化
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