1. used to emphasize an adjective or adverb to a high degree
用於強調形容詞或副詞，表示程度非常高
The movie was very interesting.
這部電影非常有趣。
She runs very quickly.
她跑得非常快。
It's very cold outside today.
今天外面非常冷。
Very Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
very
adverb
快速理解
What does "Very" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Very"?
「very」主要用於加強形容詞或副詞的程度，表示「非常、極其」。
- 1
加強形容詞
EN: very good
翻譯: 非常好
- 2
加強副詞
EN: very quickly
翻譯: 非常快
- 3
強調最高級或特定詞語
EN: the very best
翻譯: 絕對是最好的
- 4
用於否定句減弱語氣
EN: not very interesting
翻譯: 不太有趣
小提醒：「very」不能直接用來修飾動詞（例如不能說「I very like it」），修飾動詞時需使用「very much」並置於句末（例如「I like it very much」）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Very" in English）
How to pronounce "Very" in English?"Very" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Very" from YouTube Videos
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“>>. You've stopped radio broadcasts into North Korea. These were one of the very few ways that North Koreans could get information from outside the country.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Very"?How does "Very" change by context?
2. used to emphasize a superlative adjective or 'own'
用於強調最高級形容詞或 'own'（自己的）
This is the very best cake I've ever tasted.
這是我吃過最好吃的蛋糕。
She wants to do it her very own way.
她想完全按照她自己的方式來做。
He stood at the very top of the mountain.
他站在山的最高處。
3. used to emphasize a noun, meaning 'exact' or 'precise'
用於強調名詞，意為『正是的』、『恰好的』
That's the very book I was looking for!
那正是我在找的書！
At that very moment, the phone rang.
就在那一刻，電話響了。
She was born in this very house.
她就出生在這棟房子裡。
4. exact; particular
正是的；特定的
Those were her very words.
那些正是她的原話。
He is the very person for the job.
他正是這份工作的合適人選。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Very"?How to make natural sentences with "Very"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| very + adjective | 非常、很、極其 | The movie was very interesting. (這部電影非常有趣。) |
| very + adverb | 非常、很、極其 | She sings very well. (她唱得非常好。) |
| not very + adjective | 不怎麼、不太 | The coffee is not very hot. (這咖啡不怎麼熱。) |
| not very + adverb | 不怎麼、不太 | He did not very carefully. (他做得不怎麼仔細。) |
| the very + noun (emphatic) | 正是、恰好是 | You are the very person I wanted to see. (你正是我想見的人。) |
| at the very beginning/end | 在一開始／在最後 | He knew the answer at the very beginning. (他一開始就知道答案了。) |
| very much (with verbs) | 非常、很 | I like it very much. (我非常喜歡它。) |
| very own | 完全屬於自己的 | She finally has her very own room. (她終於有了完全屬於自己的房間。) |
用法說明
How is "Very" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Very"?
very + adjective vs. very + adverb
- very + adjective 用來修飾名詞的狀態或性質，例如 "very happy"、"very cold"。
- very + adverb 用來修飾動詞、形容詞或其他副詞，表示動作或狀態的程度，例如 "very quickly"、"very well"。
- 注意 very 通常不用來直接修飾動詞。要修飾動詞的程度，應使用 "very much"，並常置於句尾，例如 "I like it very much."
- 某些以 -ed 結尾的詞（如 tired, interested）是形容詞而非動詞過去式，可直接用 very 修飾，例如 "very tired"。
對比範例： EN: She is a very careful driver. 翻譯: 她是一位非常小心的駕駛。
EN:She drives very carefully.
翻譯:她開車非常小心。
EN:He was very surprised by the news.
翻譯:他對這個消息感到非常驚訝。
EN:He very much enjoys reading.
翻譯:他非常喜歡閱讀。
總結建議
使用 very 時，先判斷其後接的詞性是形容詞還是副詞，以選擇正確結構；修飾動詞時，記得改用 very much。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Very" and similar words?How to choose "Very" vs alternatives?
very vs so
"very" 用於修飾形容詞或副詞，表示程度高；"so" 除了表示程度，更常用於強調結果或情感，常用於 "so... that..." 句型。
very vs really
"very" 是正式的強調副詞；"really" 語氣更強烈、更口語化，也可用於修飾動詞。
very vs too
"very" 表示程度高；"too" 表示程度「過高」，超出合理或可接受的範圍。
口語用法
How is "Very" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Very"?
引述
在口語中，常以 "very" 引述或重複他人的話，表示強調或確認。 EN: A: "It's very cold outside." B: "Very cold? I'd better wear a coat." 翻譯: A: "外面非常冷。" B: "非常冷？那我最好穿件外套。"
EN:So you're saying the meeting was very productive?
翻譯:所以你是說會議非常有成效？
語氣強調
單獨使用 "very" 或搭配特定語調，來強烈表達同意、否定或驚訝。 EN: A: "This cake is delicious!" B: "Very." 翻譯: A: "這蛋糕真好吃！" B: "確實。"
EN:You're not coming? Oh, very funny.
翻譯:你不來了？哦，真是幽默啊。
停頓填充
在思考或尋找合適詞語時，用作短暫的停頓填充詞，類似 "well..." 或 "let me see..."。 EN: What do I think about the plan? Very... it's a bit risky. 翻譯: 我對這個計畫有什麼看法？這個嘛...有點冒險。
EN:The feeling was very... hard to describe.
翻譯:那種感覺非常...難以形容。
注意：以上口語用法通常僅限於非正式對話。在正式寫作或報告中，應避免將 "very" 用作填充詞或單獨回答，應使用更完整、精確的句子結構。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Very"?What fixed phrases with "Very" should I remember?
very + adjective
very + [adjective]
非常 + [形容詞]，表示程度高
very + adverb
very + [adverb]
非常 + [副詞]，加強副詞的程度
very much
very much
非常，很（常與動詞連用，表達強烈情感或程度）
not very
not very + [adjective/adverb]
不很，不太（表示程度低或否定）
the very + noun
the very + [noun]
正是那個，恰恰是（用於強調）
the very first/last
the very first/last
最先的/最後的（用於強調順序中的極端位置）
my/your/her... very own
[possessive] very own
完全屬於自己的（強調所有權）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Very"?Which "Very" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I am very.
✓I am very happy.
"very" 是副詞，不能單獨使用，必須修飾形容詞或另一個副詞。
×I very like it.
✓I like it very much.
"very" 通常不用來直接修飾動詞。修飾動詞時，應使用 "very much" 並置於句尾或受詞後。
×The bottle is very empty.
✓The bottle is completely empty.
有些形容詞（如 empty, perfect, dead）是絕對性的，通常不用 "very" 修飾，應改用 "completely", "absolutely" 等副詞。
×I am very much tired.
✓I am very tired.
"very much" 主要用於修飾動詞或表達情感，修飾普通形容詞（如 tired, big, hot）時，只需用 "very"。
×It's very cold to go outside.
✓It's too cold to go outside.
"very" 表示程度高，"too" 表示程度過高以致於無法做某事。表達「太...以至於不能...」時應用 "too...to..." 結構。
×This one is very better.
✓This one is much better.
"very" 不能用來修飾比較級形容詞（如 better, taller）。修飾比較級應使用 "much", "a lot", "far" 等。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Very"?What are tense/participle forms of "Very"?