Two Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

two

verb

快速理解

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

「two」作為動詞在英語中極為罕見,主要用於特定術語或俚語中。

  1. 1

    將…一分為二

    EN: to divide something into two parts

    翻譯: 將某物分成兩部分

  2. 2

    與…結成兩人組

    EN: to pair up or form a duo with someone

    翻譯: 與某人配對或組成兩人搭檔

  3. 3

    在體育比賽中得兩分

    EN: to score two points in a game

    翻譯: 在比賽中獲得兩分

小提醒:注意:「two」幾乎總是作為名詞或形容詞使用。其動詞用法非常少見且特定,在一般對話中應避免使用,以免造成混淆。

發音(How to Pronounce "Two" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Two" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to divide or split into two parts

分成兩部分

She twoed the apple to share with her friend.

她把蘋果分成兩半,要和朋友分享。

The river twos the town into two districts.

這條河將城鎮分成兩個區域。

2. to form a pair or couple

配對;結成一對

The dancers twoed up for the next routine.

舞者們為下一個舞步配對。

Let's two off and work on this project together.

我們結成一組,一起做這個專案吧。

3. to score two points in a game or sport

(在比賽或運動中)得兩分

He twoed with a beautiful shot from the corner.

他從角落漂亮射門,得了兩分。

The team needs to two on this play to tie the game.

球隊需要在這次進攻中得兩分才能追平比賽。

4. to double or multiply by two

使加倍;乘以二

If you two your investment, you'll see significant returns.

如果你將投資加倍,將會看到顯著回報。

The company aims to two its production capacity within a year.

公司目標是在一年內將產能提升一倍。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Two"?How to make natural sentences with "Two"?
PatternMeaningExample
two + noun (plural)將…分成兩部分He twoed the large cookie for the children. (他將大餅乾分成兩半給孩子們。)
two + noun (singular)使…成雙;配對Can you two these socks for me? (你能幫我把這些襪子配對嗎?)
be twoed被分成兩半;被配對The prize money was twoed between the winners. (獎金在兩位獲勝者之間平分。)
two + with + noun與…結成對;與…合作Our department will two with marketing on the new project. (我們部門將與行銷部合作這個新專案。)

用法說明

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

two of vs two for

  • two of 通常用於表示從一個特定群體或集合中選出的兩個個體,強調「其中的兩個」。
  • two for 則常用於表示交換、價格或目的,例如「用某物換兩個」或「給某人的兩個」。
  • 在表示比例或分配時,如食譜或配方,也常用 two parts A to one part B 這類結構,而非 two of。 EN: Can I have two of those apple tarts? 翻譯: 我可以要兩個那種蘋果塔嗎?

EN:This is a special offer: two for the price of one.

翻譯:這是特價優惠:買一送一。

總結建議

記住,two of 指「其中的兩個」,而 two for 常與交易、價格或目的有關。

易混淆對比

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

two vs both

「two」強調數量為二,而「both」強調兩者都包含或涉及。

two vs double

「two」表示數量,而「double」表示數量或程度的加倍。

two vs pair

「two」泛指任何兩個項目,而「pair」特指自然成對或配對的兩個。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,"two" 有時會用來引述或重複別人剛提到的數字,以確認或強調。 EN: A: "I need two copies." B: "Two? Okay, coming right up." 翻譯: A: "我需要兩份。" B: "兩份?好的,馬上來。"

EN:A: "The meeting is at two." B: "At two? I thought it was three."

翻譯:A: "會議在兩點。" B: "兩點?我以為是三點。"

語氣強調

在非正式對話中,可以透過重複或拉長音來強調數字 "two",表達驚訝、不滿或確認。 EN: "You ate two whole pizzas? Two?!" 翻譯: "你吃了整整兩個披薩?兩個?!"

EN:"I told you not once, but two times!"

翻譯:"我告訴過你不只一次,是兩次!"

停頓填充

在思考或列舉時,"two" 可能作為短暫的停頓點,尤其是在數數或回憶順序時。 EN: "Let's see... one... two... ah, yes, the third point is crucial." 翻譯: "我想想... 一... 二... 啊,對了,第三點很關鍵。"

EN:"The steps are: one, prepare the dough; two, let it rise; and three, bake it."

翻譯:"步驟是:一,準備麵糰;二,讓它發酵;三,烘烤。"

正式寫作注意:在正式書面語(如報告、論文)中,應避免將 "two" 用於上述口語的引述、語氣強調或填充停頓的用法。請直接、明確地使用數字或書面表達方式,例如使用 "two" 時應前後文意連貫,不應插入作為口語確認的獨立問句或帶有強烈情緒的重複。

常見短語

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

two up

verb + two up

(摩托車上)雙載

two-time

to two-time [someone]

欺騙(伴侶),腳踏兩條船

put two and two together

to put two and two together

根據現有資訊推斷出結論

two-bit

two-bit [noun]

廉價的、劣質的、無足輕重的

kill two birds with one stone

to kill two birds with one stone

一石二鳥,一舉兩得

two-faced

to be two-faced

虛偽的,兩面派的

two-step

to two-step

跳兩步舞(一種鄉村或社交舞)

常見錯誤

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

×I will two the books.

I will divide the books into two parts.

「two」作為動詞非常罕見,意為「分成兩部分」或「使成雙」,不能直接當作「拿兩個」或「做兩次」使用。學習者常誤將其當作普通動詞,直接接賓語。正確用法需明確表達「分成兩份」的動作。

×Can you two it for me?

Can you split this into two for me?

在口語中,單獨使用動詞「two」會造成語意不清,因為聽者可能不熟悉此罕見用法。應使用更常見的動詞(如 split, divide, separate)並搭配「into two」來明確表達。

×Yesterday he twos the group.

Yesterday he twained the group.

動詞「two」的過去式是「twained」,而非直接加「-s」或「-ed」。這是一個不規則變化,學習者容易誤用規則動詞的變化形式。

×We need to two the vote.

We need to have a second vote. / We need to pair the votes.

「to two」作為動詞片語並不表示「再來一次」或「重複」。根據語境,想表達「第二次投票」應使用「have a second vote」。若想表達「將投票配對」,可使用「pair」。誤用源於將數字「two」的概念直接套用到動詞上。

×The process involves into two.

The process involves splitting into two.

「involves」等動詞後需接名詞或動名詞作賓語。「into two」是介系詞片語,不能單獨作為動詞的賓語。必須在前面加上一個適當的動名詞(如 splitting, dividing)來構成名詞片語。

詞形變化

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