1. a large amount of money and valuable possessions
大量的金錢和有價值的財產
His family's wealth comes from generations of successful business.
他家族的財富來自於幾代人的成功經營。
The country's natural resources contributed to its great wealth.
該國的自然資源為其巨大的財富做出了貢獻。
Wealth Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
wealth
noun
快速理解
What does "Wealth" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Wealth"?
Wealth 主要指大量有價值的財產或資源，也可引申為豐富的知識、經驗等抽象概念。
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物質財富
EN: a large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions
翻譯: 指大量的金錢、財產或有價值的物品。
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豐富資源
EN: an abundance of valuable resources or material goods
翻譯: 指有價值的資源或物質商品的豐富儲量。
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抽象豐富
EN: a great amount of something desirable (e.g., knowledge, experience)
翻譯: 指大量令人嚮往的抽象事物（如知識、經驗）。
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富裕狀態
EN: the state of being rich; prosperity
翻譯: 指富有的狀態；繁榮興盛。
小提醒：Wealth 通常是不可數名詞，泛指財富或資源的總體概念，而非指單一物品。例如，正確用法是 "He has great wealth"，而非 "He has a wealth"。
發音（How to Pronounce "Wealth" in English）
How to pronounce "Wealth" in English?"Wealth" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Wealth" from YouTube Videos
Geoff Ralston's Intro - Startup Investor School Day 1
Y Combinator
“that led to what kick-started an incredible flowering of innovation and and a lot of wealth creation that has never seen the like in the world, and we hope that some of y'all had that same experience, hopefully investing in YC companies.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Wealth"?How does "Wealth" change by context?
2. the state of being rich; material prosperity
富裕的狀態；物質上的繁榮
The pursuit of wealth is a common goal for many people.
追求財富是許多人的共同目標。
Wealth does not always guarantee happiness.
財富並不總是能保證幸福。
3. a large amount or supply of something valuable
大量有價值的東西；豐富
The library has a wealth of information on ancient history.
這座圖書館擁有大量關於古代歷史的資料。
Her wealth of experience made her the perfect candidate for the job.
她豐富的經驗使她成為這份工作的完美人選。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Wealth"?How to make natural sentences with "Wealth"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| wealth + of + noun | 大量的… | The book contains a wealth of information. (這本書包含了大量的資訊。) |
| wealth + noun | 財富… (作為修飾語) | He comes from a wealth family. (他出身於一個富裕的家庭。) |
| accumulate/build wealth | 積累/建立財富 | It takes time to build wealth. (建立財富需要時間。) |
| a man/woman of wealth | 富有的人 | He was known as a man of great wealth. (他是眾所周知的大富翁。) |
| the wealth of + place/group | …的財富（資源、資產） | The wealth of the nation depends on its people. (國家的財富取決於其人民。) |
用法說明
How is "Wealth" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Wealth"?
wealth of + 名詞 vs. wealth in + 名詞
- wealth of + 名詞 通常表示「大量的、豐富的」某種事物，強調數量或種類繁多。
- wealth in + 名詞 則常指「在…方面的財富或資源」，強調在某個特定領域或形式上的富有。
- 前者多與抽象或可數的集合名詞連用（如資訊、經驗、選擇），後者則常接具體資源或領域（如礦產、知識、人才）。 EN: The library offers a wealth of information on ancient history. 翻譯: 這座圖書館提供了大量關於古代歷史的資料。
EN:The country's wealth in natural resources drives its economy.
翻譯:該國在自然資源方面的財富推動了其經濟發展。
總結建議
一般情況下，表示「大量、豐富」時使用 wealth of，而指「在某一特定方面的財富」時則使用 wealth in。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Wealth" and similar words?How to choose "Wealth" vs alternatives?
wealth vs riches
wealth 泛指各種形式的財富，包括金錢、資產、資源等；riches 通常指具體的金錢、珠寶等貴重財物，較為具體且常帶有華麗感。
wealth vs fortune
wealth 是財富的統稱；fortune 通常指一大筆錢或巨額財富，強調數額龐大。
wealth vs prosperity
wealth 多指個人或團體擁有的財富；prosperity 則指經濟繁榮、興旺的狀態，範圍更廣。
口語用法
How is "Wealth" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Wealth"?
引述
在對話中，人們有時會引述或提及他人對「wealth」的看法，而非直接陳述事實。 EN: He kept talking about "wealth" as if it was the only thing that mattered. 翻譯: 他不停談論「財富」，好像那是唯一重要的事。
EN:I remember my grandfather saying, "True wealth isn't measured in dollars."
翻譯:我記得祖父說過：「真正的財富不是用金錢衡量的。」
語氣強調
在口語中，會透過重音、停頓或重複來強調「wealth」這個概念，以表達強烈的感受或對比。 EN: That's not just money—that's serious wealth. 翻譯: 那不只是錢——那是真正的巨富。
EN:Wealth, real wealth, should give you freedom, not just more stuff.
翻譯:財富，真正的財富，應該給你自由，而不只是更多東西。
停頓填充
在即時對話中，說話者可能用「wealth」或相關短語作為思考時的填充詞，以連接想法或爭取時間。 EN: His goal is... you know, wealth, but also making a difference. 翻譯: 他的目標是…你知道的，財富，但同時也要有所作為。
EN:It's about achieving, um, financial wealth, and then maybe giving back.
翻譯:這是關於達成，嗯，財務上的富有，然後或許再回饋社會。
正式寫作注意：以上口語用法（如引述、強調語氣、停頓填充）通常帶有非正式或個人化的色彩，在學術論文、商業報告或正式文書中應避免使用，應改用更精確、客觀的陳述方式。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Wealth"?What fixed phrases with "Wealth" should I remember?
accumulate wealth
verb + wealth
積累財富
distribution of wealth
noun + of + wealth
財富分配
wealth creation
wealth + noun
財富創造
wealth inequality
wealth + noun
財富不平等
manage one's wealth
verb + one's + wealth
管理個人財富
the wealth of the nation
the + wealth + of + noun
國家財富
generate wealth
verb + wealth
創造財富
concentrated wealth
adjective + wealth
集中的財富
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Wealth"?Which "Wealth" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He has many wealths.
✓He has great wealth.
"Wealth" is an uncountable noun. Do not add "-s" or use "many" with it. Use adjectives like "great," "immense," or "considerable" to describe a large amount.
×He is a wealth of knowledge.
✓He is a wealth of knowledge.
The phrase "a wealth of" is a correct and common idiom meaning "a large amount of." Do not omit the article "a" before "wealth" in this specific phrase.
×He is searching for the hidden wealth.
✓He is searching for hidden riches / hidden treasure.
"Wealth" is a more abstract, general concept. For concrete, physical treasures (like gold, jewels), "riches" or "treasure" is more natural. "Wealth" can refer to the state of being rich in general.
×He comes from a wealth family.
✓He comes from a wealthy family.
"Wealth" is a noun. The adjective form is "wealthy." Use "wealthy" to describe a person, family, or country that possesses wealth.
×There is a wealth in opportunities here.
✓There is a wealth of opportunities here.
In the idiom "a wealth of," the correct preposition linking "wealth" to the thing that is abundant is "of," not "in."
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Wealth"?What are tense/participle forms of "Wealth"?