Wage Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

wage

verb

快速理解

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

「wage」作動詞時,主要指發動或進行某種行動,尤其是困難或長期的行動。

  1. 1

    發動(戰爭、鬥爭)

    EN: to wage war

    翻譯: 發動戰爭

  2. 2

    進行(運動、活動)

    EN: to wage a campaign against pollution

    翻譯: 進行一場反污染運動

  3. 3

    展開(戰鬥、對抗)

    EN: to wage a fierce battle

    翻譯: 展開一場激烈的戰鬥

小提醒:注意「wage」作動詞時,通常接續「war」、「campaign」、「battle」、「struggle」等名詞,表示進行某種正式或大規模的行動,而非日常小事。

發音(How to Pronounce "Wage" in English

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

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to carry on or engage in (a war, campaign, or struggle)

發動(戰爭、運動或鬥爭);進行

The two countries have been waging war for years.

這兩個國家已經交戰多年。

The government is waging a campaign against illegal drugs.

政府正在進行一場反毒品的運動。

Environmental groups are waging a legal battle against the new development.

環保團體正在對這項新開發案進行法律訴訟。

2. to fight or struggle against something

與…鬥爭;對抗

Doctors continue to wage a battle against the new virus.

醫生們持續與新病毒作戰。

The community waged a long fight to save the historic building.

社區為了拯救這棟歷史建築進行了長期的抗爭。

3. to pay wages to (an employee)

支付(員工)工資

The company waged its employees every two weeks.

這家公司每兩週給員工發一次工資。

He is waged by the hour for his part-time work.

他的兼職工作是按小時計酬的。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Wage"?How to make natural sentences with "Wage"?
PatternMeaningExample
wage + war (on/against + noun)發動(對…的)戰爭The country waged war on its neighbor. (該國對其鄰國發動了戰爭。)
wage + campaign (against/for + noun)發起(反對/支持…的)運動Activists are waging a campaign against plastic pollution. (活動人士正在發起一場反對塑膠污染的運動。)
wage + struggle (against/for + noun)進行(反對/爭取…的)鬥爭The workers waged a long struggle for better pay. (工人們為爭取更好的薪酬進行了長期的鬥爭。)
wage + battle (against/with + noun)展開(對抗…的)戰鬥She is waging a constant battle with her illness. (她正在與疾病展開持續的戰鬥。)

用法說明

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

wage war vs wage a campaign

  • wage war 是一個固定搭配,指「發動戰爭」,通常指大規模、正式的軍事衝突。
  • wage a campaign 則用於指「發起一場運動或活動」,範圍更廣,可以是軍事、政治、廣告或社會運動。
  • wage 作為動詞時,其後通常接抽象名詞,表示「進行、發動」某種大型或長期的對抗性行動。

對比例句: EN: The neighboring countries have waged war for decades over the disputed territory. 翻譯: 鄰國為了爭議領土已交戰數十年。

EN:The organization is waging a campaign to raise awareness about climate change.

翻譯:該組織正在發起一場提高氣候變遷意識的運動。

總結建議

使用時,請根據後接名詞的性質(大規模戰爭或各類運動)來選擇最合適的搭配。

易混淆對比

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

wage vs fight

「wage」通常指發起或進行一場長期的、有組織的鬥爭或運動,如戰爭或宣傳戰,強調的是持續性的行動。而「fight」則更通用,指任何形式的對抗、爭鬥或奮鬥,可以是身體上的、言語上的,也可以是為某個目標而奮鬥,範圍更廣,不一定有組織性。

wage vs conduct

「wage」專注於進行具有對抗性或挑戰性的大型活動,尤其是戰爭或運動。而「conduct」則指組織、管理或執行一項活動、調查、業務等,範圍更廣,且通常不帶有「wage」那種強烈的對抗性含義,更側重過程的管理與執行。

wage vs pursue

「wage」指積極主動地發起並投入一場具體的鬥爭或運動。而「pursue」則指追求、追尋某個目標、興趣、事業或對象,過程可能漫長,但不一定具有「wage」所暗示的公開對抗性或衝突性。

口語用法

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

引述

在對話中,當引述或轉述他人發起的行動時,常用「wage」的被動語態或過去式。 EN: He said they couldn't just wage a campaign without more support. 翻譯: 他說沒有更多支持,他們無法就這樣發起一場運動。

EN:So they waged a price war, and look where that got us.

翻譯:所以他們發動了價格戰,看看我們現在的下場。

語氣強調

與「all-out」、「full-scale」、「relentless」等詞連用,強調行動的全面性或激烈程度,帶有口語的誇張語氣。 EN: We need to wage an all-out war on these bugs in the code. 翻譯: 我們得對這些程式錯誤發動全面戰爭。

EN:She's waging a relentless campaign to get the policy changed.

翻譯:她正發起一場不懈的運動,要求修改政策。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或列舉時,可用「to wage...」作為填充結構的一部分,後面常接「a war」、「a battle」、「a campaign」。 EN: Their strategy was to, you know, wage a charm offensive first. 翻譯: 他們的策略是,你知道的,先發動魅力攻勢。

EN:What we're trying to do here is to wage... well, a battle of ideas.

翻譯:我們在這裡試圖要做的是發動一場…嗯,理念之戰。

正式書寫注意:在正式報告或學術寫作中,應避免使用「wage」的口語搭配(如「wage war on bugs」),建議改用更精確的詞彙,如「conduct a campaign」、「implement a strategy」或「undertake an effort」。

常見短語

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

wage war

wage war (on/against/for)

發動戰爭;進行鬥爭

wage a campaign

wage a campaign (against/for)

發起一場運動;進行一項活動

wage a battle

wage a battle (against/with)

進行一場戰鬥;展開一場對抗

wage a struggle

wage a struggle (for/against)

進行鬥爭

wage a fight

wage a fight (against/for)

展開一場抗爭

wage a crusade

wage a crusade (against/for)

發起一場聖戰;進行一場改革運動

常見錯誤

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

×They wage a high salary.

They earn a high wage.

「wage」作動詞時意為「發動、進行」,如發動戰爭或運動。表達「賺取工資」應使用動詞「earn」或「receive」,而「wage」作名詞時才是「工資」。

×The government waged for many years.

The government waged a long-term campaign for many years.

動詞「wage」是及物動詞,必須接一個直接受詞(通常是「war」、「campaign」、「battle」、「struggle」等),不能單獨使用。

×They waged a war to the neighboring country.

They waged a war against the neighboring country.

表達「對…發動戰爭」時,正確的介系詞是「against」或「on」。使用「to」是錯誤的。

×They are waging war last year.

They waged war last year.

當有明確的過去時間狀語(如 last year, in 2020)時,應使用過去式「waged」。進行式「are waging」描述正在進行的動作,與過去時間點矛盾。

×We need to wage with our fears.

We need to fight against our fears.

「wage」的受詞通常是規模較大、有組織的抽象鬥爭(如戰爭、運動)。對於更個人化、直接的「對抗」,使用「fight (against)」更為自然。

詞形變化

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