Whole Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

whole

adjective

快速理解

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

「whole」主要形容完整無缺的整體,強調未分割或未受損的狀態。

  1. 1

    完整的;全部的

    EN: The whole class passed the exam.

    翻譯: 全班都通過了考試。

  2. 2

    未分割的;整個的

    EN: She ate the whole apple.

    翻譯: 她把整個蘋果都吃了。

  3. 3

    未受損的;完好的

    EN: The vase remained whole after the earthquake.

    翻譯: 地震後,花瓶完好無損。

  4. 4

    強調程度或範圍

    EN: That's a whole different story.

    翻譯: 那完全是另一回事。

小提醒:注意「whole」和「all」的用法差異。「whole」通常置於冠詞(the/a/an)或所有格(my/your等)之後,修飾單數可數名詞,如「the whole day」;而「all」則置於這些詞之前,如「all the day」(但通常說「all day」)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Whole" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Whole" from YouTube Videos

UK tells Israel not to retaliate as France set to recognise Palestinian state | BBC News

BBC News

That is doing what extremists on all sides want, which is abandoning any prospect of a two-state solution, that it is incumbent on us now to revive the whole vision, the purpose of a two-state solution.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. complete; not divided or broken

完整的;整個的

She ate the whole apple.

她把整個蘋果都吃了。

It took me a whole day to finish the project.

我花了整整一天才完成這個專案。

2. used to emphasize the large amount or extent of something

(用於強調)全部的;整個的

The whole class was waiting for the teacher.

全班同學都在等老師。

I spent my whole salary on the new computer.

我把全部的薪水都花在新電腦上了。

3. in one piece; not injured or damaged

完好無損的;健全的

Amazingly, the vase fell but remained whole.

令人驚訝的是,花瓶掉下來卻完好無損。

After the accident, he was lucky to be whole and unharmed.

事故之後,他很幸運地毫髮無傷。

4. a thing that is complete in itself

整體;全部

The two parts combine to form a whole.

這兩個部分結合起來形成一個整體。

We need to consider the problem as a whole.

我們需要從整體上來考慮這個問題。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Whole"?How to make natural sentences with "Whole"?
PatternMeaningExample
whole + noun完整的、整個的The whole story is fascinating. (整個故事引人入勝。)
the whole of + noun...的全部He spent the whole of his savings. (他花光了他全部的積蓄。)
as a whole作為一個整體We must consider the project as a whole. (我們必須將這個專案視為一個整體來考慮。)
on the whole總的來說、大體上On the whole, the event was a success. (總的來說,這次活動是成功的。)
whole + number整數Please round the figure to the nearest whole number. (請將數字四捨五入到最接近的整數。)

用法說明

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

whole 與 all 修飾名詞的區別

  • whole 通常用於修飾單數可數名詞,且常與冠詞(the, a, my, this 等)連用,置於冠詞之後,表示「整個的、完整的」。
  • all 則用於修飾複數可數名詞或不可數名詞,且置於冠詞、所有格或指示詞之前,表示「全部的、所有的」。
  • 當修飾不可數名詞時,通常使用 all (of) thethe whole of 的結構,而非單獨的 "whole"。
  • 在時間名詞(如 morning, day, week)前,兩者常可互換,但結構不同。

對比例句: EN: I read the whole book yesterday. 翻譯: 我昨天把整本書都讀完了。

EN:I read all the books on the list.

翻譯:我把清單上所有的書都讀完了。

EN:She spent the whole day studying.

翻譯:她花了整整一天的時間讀書。

EN:She spent all day studying.

翻譯:她花了整整一天的時間讀書。

總結建議

一般來說,修飾單數可數名詞用 whole,修飾複數名詞或不可數名詞用 all,並注意它們與冠詞的相對位置。

易混淆對比

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

whole vs entire

「whole」和「entire」常可互換,但「whole」更強調完整性、未受損或未分割的狀態;「entire」則更正式,強調從頭到尾、毫無遺漏的整體性。

whole vs complete

「whole」側重於「整體、未分割」的物理或概念完整性;「complete」則強調「齊全、完備、已完工」的狀態,常指達到標準或包含所有必要部分。

whole vs total

「whole」通常作為形容詞或名詞,描述一個不可分割的整體;「total」則主要強調數量的總和或累計結果,常用於數字或統計。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,"whole" 常用來引述或總結一個情況,帶有「整個」、「整件事」的意味。 EN: The whole thing was just a big misunderstanding. 翻譯: 整件事根本就是個大誤會。

EN:I can't believe the whole plan fell apart at the last minute.

翻譯:我不敢相信整個計畫在最後一刻全垮了。

語氣強調

與 "entire" 相比,"whole" 在口語中更常用來加強語氣,強調範圍的完整或程度的徹底。 EN: I spent the whole weekend cleaning the house. 翻譯: 我花了整個週末打掃房子。

EN:You ate the whole pizza by yourself?

翻譯:你一個人把整張披薩都吃光了?

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,"the whole..." 或 "my whole point is..." 有時會作為短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: So, the whole... you know, the idea is to start small. 翻譯: 所以,整個…你知道的,這個想法是要從小處開始。

EN:My whole point is, we need to communicate better.

翻譯:我的重點是,我們需要更好地溝通。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "whole" 用作停頓填充詞。為求精確,可考慮使用 "entire"、"complete" 或重組句子結構,以保持文章的嚴謹與流暢。

常見短語

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

the whole thing

the whole + [singular noun]

整個事物;全部

whole life

whole + [time period / abstract noun]

一生;整個人生

the whole world

the whole + [collective noun]

全世界;所有人

a whole new

a whole new + [singular noun]

一個全新的

a whole lot

a whole lot (of)

非常多

the whole time

the whole + [time period]

自始至終;整個期間

a whole other

a whole other + [singular noun]

完全不同的另一個

on the whole

on the whole

總的來說;大體上

常見錯誤

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

×I read whole book yesterday.

I read the whole book yesterday.

當 "whole" 修飾單數可數名詞時,前面通常需要冠詞(the、a、my 等)。"whole" 通常放在冠詞之後。

×Whole my family went on the trip.

My whole family went on the trip.

當使用所有格(my、your、his 等)時,"whole" 應放在所有格之後、名詞之前。"all" 的順序才是 "all + 所有格 + 名詞"(如 all my family)。

×I waited for whole three hours.

I waited for three whole hours.

當 "whole" 修飾帶有數量的複數名詞片語(如 three hours)時,通常放在數量詞之後。這強調時間的長度或數量之完整。

×The whole country was affected by the policy. (When meaning 'complete' or 'total' in formal writing)

The entire country was affected by the policy.

在非常正式或書面語中,"entire" 有時比 "whole" 更常用來強調「完全、全部」的概念,且語氣更強。雖然兩者常可互換,但 "entire" 更側重「作為一個整體,毫無遺漏」。在非正式口語中,用 "whole" 即可。

×He drank the whole water in the bottle.

He drank all the water in the bottle.

"Whole" 通常不用於不可數名詞(如 water、information、furniture)。在這種情況下,應使用 "all (of) the" 或 "the entire amount of" 來表達「全部」的概念。

×On the whole, the plan is good, but it has some risks.

On the whole, the plan is good, but it has some risks. (This is actually correct. The common mistake is using it to mean 'as a whole' or 'in general' incorrectly.)

"On the whole" 是一個固定片語,意思是「總的來說、大體上」,用於表達綜合考慮後的整體看法。學習者有時會誤用它來指物理上的整體(應用 "as a whole"),或誤以為它等於 "wholly"(完全地)。

詞形變化

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