Union Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

union

noun

快速理解

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

「union」主要指一個由多個部分組成的整體,或人們為共同目標組成的組織。

  1. 1

    結合體

    EN: the act of joining two or more things together, or the state of being joined

    翻譯: 將兩個或多個事物結合在一起的行為,或結合後的狀態

  2. 2

    工會

    EN: an organization of workers formed to protect their rights and interests

    翻譯: 為保護權益而組成的工人組織

  3. 3

    聯盟

    EN: a group of states or countries united under one government or for a common purpose

    翻譯: 為共同目的或統一政府而聯合的一群州或國家

  4. 4

    婚姻結合

    EN: the state of being married, or a marriage

    翻譯: 已婚的狀態,或婚姻關係

小提醒:「Union」在政治或歷史脈絡中常大寫,指特定國家或政治實體,例如「the European Union」(歐盟)或美國內戰時的「the Union」(聯邦政府)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Union" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Union" from YouTube Videos

Rory Stewart: Why democracy matters

TED

George W Bush stood up in his State of the Union address in 2003 and said that democracy was the force that would beat most of the ills of the world.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. an organization of workers formed to protect their rights and interests

為保護權利和利益而組成的工人組織

She decided to join the teachers' union.

她決定加入教師工會。

The union is negotiating for better pay.

工會正在為提高薪酬進行談判。

A strong union can improve working conditions.

一個強大的工會可以改善工作條件。

2. the action or fact of joining or being joined together, especially in a political context

(尤指政治上的)聯合,合併

The European Union is a major political and economic partnership.

歐盟是一個重要的政治與經濟夥伴關係。

They campaigned for the union of the two territories.

他們為這兩個地區的合併而奔走。

The treaty led to a closer union between the countries.

該條約促進了國家間更緊密的聯合。

3. a marriage or a similar long-term partnership

婚姻;結合

Their union has lasted for over thirty happy years.

他們的婚姻已持續了三十多年的幸福時光。

The ceremony celebrated the union of two families.

這場儀式慶祝了兩個家庭的結合。

4. a club, society, or association formed by people with a common interest or purpose

(有共同興趣或目標的人組成的)社團,協會

He was an active member of the student union.

他是學生會的活躍成員。

The local sports union organizes tournaments every year.

當地的體育協會每年都會組織比賽。

5. in mathematics, the set containing all elements of two or more given sets

(數學中的)聯集,併集

The union of set A and set B includes all elements from both.

集合A與集合B的聯集包含兩者的所有元素。

Find the union of the two groups of numbers.

找出這兩組數字的聯集。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Union"?How to make natural sentences with "Union"?
PatternMeaningExample
union + of + [plural noun]表示由多個部分組成的整體The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 member states. (歐盟是一個由27個成員國組成的政治與經濟聯盟。)
union + between + A + and + BA與B之間的聯合或結合The treaty strengthened the union between the two nations. (該條約加強了兩國之間的聯盟。)
in union團結一致;聯合地The workers acted in union to demand better pay. (工人們團結一致,要求更高的薪酬。)
form/enter into a union組成/加入一個聯盟或工會The employees voted to form a union. (員工們投票決定成立工會。)

用法說明

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union of vs union with

  • union of 強調將多個獨立部分或團體合併成一個單一的、新的整體。
  • union with 強調一個實體與另一個實體結合或聯結的動作或狀態。
  • union between 通常用於描述兩個或多個平等實體之間的聯合。
  • union 作為不可數名詞時,泛指結合或聯合的狀態;作為可數名詞時,指具體的聯合組織(如工會、聯盟)。 EN: The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 member states. 翻譯: 歐洲聯盟是一個由27個成員國組成的政治與經濟聯盟。

EN:The company sought a union with its main competitor to dominate the market.

翻譯:該公司尋求與其主要競爭對手合併以主導市場。

總結建議

在描述合併的結果或組成時使用 union of,在描述結合的動作或夥伴關係時使用 union with

易混淆對比

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

union vs association

「union」通常指更正式、緊密的結合,如婚姻或政治聯盟;「association」則指較鬆散、基於共同興趣或目標的組織或連結。

union vs alliance

「union」指緊密結合為一體(如國家合併);「alliance」則指為共同利益而結成的合作關係,各成員保持獨立。

union vs coalition

「union」是持久且結構緊密的結合;「coalition」通常是臨時性或為特定目標組成的團體,結構較鬆散。

口語用法

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

引述

在對話中,當引述或提及一個組織、團體或概念的名稱時,會直接使用 "union"。 EN: I heard the student union is organizing a protest. 翻譯: 我聽說學生會正在組織一場抗議活動。

EN:She's a member of the credit union.

翻譯:她是那間信用合作社的成員。

語氣強調

在口語中,有時會重複或加強語氣來強調團結或結合的狀態,常用 "a strong union" 或 "the union of..." 等說法。 EN: What we need now is a strong union, not division. 翻譯: 我們現在需要的是一個堅強的聯盟,而不是分裂。

EN:The union of these two ideas created something amazing.

翻譯:這兩個想法的結合創造了驚人的成果。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,有時會用 "the union..." 或 "a union..." 作為短暫的停頓,帶出接下來要說明的集體或結合體。 EN: The union... you know, the one we formed last year, is facing some challenges. 翻譯: 那個聯盟...你知道的,我們去年成立的那個,正面臨一些挑戰。

EN:We're looking for a union... a partnership that benefits both sides.

翻譯:我們正在尋求一種聯合...一種對雙方都有利的夥伴關係。

正式書寫注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "union" 用作停頓填充詞,並需明確其指涉的具體對象(如工會、聯盟、結合),以確保語意清晰精確。

常見短語

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

trade union

noun + union

工會

credit union

noun + union

信用合作社

student union

noun + union

學生會;學生會大樓

in union

preposition + union

團結一致;聯合

form a union

verb + a union

組成工會;結成聯盟

customs union

noun + union

關稅同盟

labor union

noun + union

勞工工會

常見錯誤

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

×He is member of union.

He is a member of a union.

「union」作為可數名詞,指具體的工會或組織時,通常需要冠詞(a/the)。

×The union of these two groups are strong.

The union of these two groups is strong.

當「union」作為主詞時,即使後面接「of + 複數名詞」,動詞仍應與單數主詞「union」一致。

×Their union was celebrated last year. (intending to mean 'wedding ceremony')

Their wedding/marriage ceremony was celebrated last year.

「Union」可以指婚姻的結合狀態,但通常不指具體的「婚禮儀式」。指儀式應用「wedding」或「marriage ceremony」。

×Many workers joined the labors union.

Many workers joined the labor union.

「Union」作為名詞修飾另一個名詞時,通常用單數形式(如 labor union, trade union, student union)。「Labors」是錯誤的,應用「labor」。

×They formed an union with the other company.

They formed a union with the other company.

與「union」搭配表示「與...聯合」時,常用介系詞「with」。此外,注意冠詞:因為「union」以子音開頭,應用「a」,而非「an」。

×The team showed great union during the crisis.

The team showed great unity during the crisis.

「Union」通常指具體的組織或結合的行為/狀態;「Unity」則強調團結一致、和諧的感覺或品質。此處應使用「unity」。

詞形變化

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