Way Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

way

noun

快速理解

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

「way」作為名詞,主要表示方法、路徑、距離或方向等概念。

  1. 1

    方法、方式

    EN: a method, style, or manner of doing something

    翻譯: 指做某事的方法、風格或方式。

  2. 2

    道路、路徑

    EN: a road, path, or route for traveling from one place to another

    翻譯: 指從一地到另一地可供行走或行駛的道路、小徑或路線。

  3. 3

    距離、路程

    EN: the distance or length of a journey

    翻譯: 指一段旅程的距離或長度。

  4. 4

    方向

    EN: a direction or area

    翻譯: 指某個方向或區域。

小提醒:注意「way」在片語中的多樣用法,例如「by the way」(順帶一提)和「in a way」(在某種程度上),其含義可能與字面不同,需視上下文理解。

發音(How to Pronounce "Way" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Way" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. a method, style, or manner of doing something

方法,方式

What's the best way to learn a new language?

學習新語言的最佳方法是什麼?

She has a unique way of solving problems.

她有一種獨特的解決問題的方式。

2. a route, path, or direction for traveling from one place to another

道路,路線,方向

Can you tell me the way to the train station?

你能告訴我去火車站的路嗎?

We lost our way in the forest.

我們在森林裡迷路了。

3. a particular aspect or feature of something

方面,特點

In some ways, this plan is better.

在某些方面,這個計劃更好。

He is clever in many ways.

他在許多方面都很聰明。

4. a distance or length of travel

距離,路程

We still have a long way to go.

我們還有很長的路要走。

The shop is only a short way down the road.

商店就在這條路下去不遠的地方。

5. a customary or habitual manner of behaving or living

習慣,習俗,作風

He's set in his ways and doesn't like change.

他固守自己的習慣,不喜歡改變。

It's just the way things are done around here.

這只是這裡做事的習慣方式。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Way"?How to make natural sentences with "Way"?
PatternMeaningExample
the way to + V做…的方法The best way to learn is by doing. (最好的學習方法是動手做。)
a way of + V-ing一種…的方式He has a strange way of walking. (他有一種奇怪的走路方式。)
find a way to + V找到方法做…We must find a way to solve this problem. (我們必須找到方法解決這個問題。)
in a way在某種程度上In a way, I agree with you. (在某種程度上,我同意你。)
on the way to + noun在去…的路上She is on the way to the airport. (她正在去機場的路上。)
by way of + noun經由…;作為…的方式He explained by way of an example. (他透過一個例子來解釋。)
give way to + noun讓步給…;被…取代The old buildings gave way to new skyscrapers. (舊建築被新的摩天大樓取代了。)
no way to + V沒有辦法做…There's no way to know for sure. (沒有辦法確切知道。)
make way for + noun為…讓路The crowd made way for the ambulance. (人群為救護車讓路。)
go out of one's way to + V特地、不辭辛勞地做…She went out of her way to help us. (她特地來幫助我們。)

用法說明

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

way of doing vs way to do

  • way of doing 強調的是「做某事的特定方法、風格或習慣」。它通常描述一種既有的、習慣性的方式。
  • way to do 強調的是「達成某個目的或完成某個任務的途徑或手段」。它通常更聚焦於解決方案或可選項。
  • 在許多情況下,兩者可以互換,但細微差別在於 way of doing 偏向「方式」,而 way to do 偏向「方法」。

對比例句: EN: His way of teaching involves a lot of group discussions. 翻譯: 他的教學方式包含了大量的小組討論。

EN:We need to find a more efficient way to complete this project.

翻譯:我們需要找到一個更有效率的方法來完成這個專案。

總結建議

在描述習慣性或個人風格時,使用 way of doing;在尋找解決方案或具體手段時,使用 way to do

易混淆對比

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

way vs method

「way」泛指做事的方式、途徑或習慣,較為口語和通用;「method」則指系統性、有條理的特定方法或技術,較為正式和具體。

way vs road

「way」可指抽象的路徑、方向或方法,也可指具體的道路(較舊式或文學用法);「road」主要指供車輛或行人使用的具體實體道路。

way vs manner

「way」和「manner」常可互換表示「方式」,但「manner」更側重行為的風格、態度或禮儀,語氣較為正式。

口語用法

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

引述

在轉述他人的話或想法時,用來引導出內容。 EN: And she was like, "No way! I can't believe it." 翻譯: 然後她就說:「不會吧!我真不敢相信。」

EN:He was all, "That's not the way we do things here."

翻譯:他整個就是說:「我們這裡不是這樣做的。」

語氣強調

用於加強語氣,表達強烈的肯定、否定或驚訝。 EN: There's no way I'm going to that party. 翻譯: 我絕對不會去那個派對。

EN:Way to go! You finally finished the project.

翻譯:幹得好!你終於完成這個專案了。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語言時,作為暫時的填充詞。 EN: So, the way... um... I see it, we should start over. 翻譯: 所以,這個方式…嗯…在我看來,我們應該重來。

EN:It's just that, in a way, you know, it makes sense.

翻譯:只是,在某種程度上,你知道的,這說得通。

注意:以上用法均屬口語或非正式場合,在正式書寫(如學術論文、商業報告)中應避免使用,應改用更精確、完整的表達方式。

常見短語

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

on the way

prepositional phrase

在途中;即將發生

in a way

prepositional phrase

在某種程度上;從某個角度來看

find a way

verb phrase

找到方法;設法做到

go out of one's way

verb phrase

特地;不怕麻煩地去做

by the way

adverbial phrase

順便一提;對了(用於轉換話題或補充資訊)

make way

verb phrase

讓路;騰出空間

all the way

adverbial phrase

一路;完全地;從頭到尾

no way

interjection / noun phrase

不可能;絕不(表示強烈否定或拒絕)

常見錯誤

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

×I go to school by walk way.

I go to school on foot.

不要將 'way' 直接與 'walk' 結合來表示「走路的方式」。'on foot' 是表示「步行」的固定片語。'way' 在此處是多餘且不自然的。

×He did it in a wrong way.

He did it the wrong way.

當 'way' 前面有形容詞(如 wrong, right, best)來修飾時,通常使用定冠詞 'the',而不是不定冠詞 'a'。這是一個固定的表達模式。

×Can you show me the way to go to the station?

Can you show me the way to the station?

在詢問「去某地的路」時,'the way to + [地點]' 是簡潔且正確的結構。加上 'to go' 是多餘的,會使句子顯得冗贅。

×In this way, you can improve your English skill.

In this way, you can improve your English skills.

'skill' 作為「技能、技巧」時,通常以複數形式 'skills' 出現,尤其是在指多種或綜合性的能力時,例如語言能力包含聽、說、讀、寫等多種技能。

×She has a strange way to talk.

She has a strange way of talking.

表達「做某事的方式」時,正確的結構是 'a/the way of + V-ing'(動名詞),而不是 'a/the way to + V'(不定詞)。後者通常用於表示「為了某目的的方法」,例如 'a way to solve the problem'。

×The supermarket is in the way to my office.

The supermarket is on the way to my office.

'on the way to' 是固定片語,意思是「在去...的路上」。'in the way' 意思是「擋路、妨礙」。兩者意思完全不同,不可混淆。

詞形變化

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