Will Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

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快速理解

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

「will」主要用作情態動詞,表達未來意願、決心或可能性。

  1. 1

    未來意圖或預測

    EN: I will call you tomorrow.

    翻譯: 我明天會打電話給你。

  2. 2

    意願或決心

    EN: She will not give up.

    翻譯: 她不會放棄。

  3. 3

    請求或提議

    EN: Will you help me with this?

    翻譯: 你能幫我處理這個嗎?

  4. 4

    習慣或傾向

    EN: He will often work late.

    翻譯: 他常常工作到很晚。

小提醒:注意「will」在條件句中的使用,例如「If it rains, I will stay home.」中,主句用「will」表示未來結果,但條件從句(if 子句)通常用現在式表示未來條件。

發音(How to Pronounce "Will" in English

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

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Real-life Examples of "Will" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. used to talk about the future

用於談論未來

I will call you tomorrow.

我明天會打電話給你。

It will rain later.

待會兒會下雨。

2. used to express willingness or intention

用於表達意願或打算

I will help you with your homework.

我會幫你做功課。

He said he will come to the party.

他說他會來參加派對。

3. used to make a polite request or offer

用於提出禮貌的請求或提議

Will you pass the salt, please?

請你把鹽遞過來好嗎?

Will you have some tea?

你要喝點茶嗎?

4. used to talk about something that is likely or expected

用於談論可能或預期會發生的事

That will be the postman.

那應該是郵差。

You will have heard the news by now.

你現在應該已經聽到消息了。

5. to want or desire something to happen

希望或渴望某事發生

What God wills, will happen.

神的旨意必將實現。

She willed herself to stay calm.

她強迫自己保持冷靜。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Will"?How to make natural sentences with "Will"?
PatternMeaningExample
will + V (base form)表示未來將會發生的動作或狀態I will call you tomorrow. (我明天會打電話給你。)
will not / won't + V (base form)表示未來不會發生的動作或狀態She will not (won't) agree to that. (她不會同意那件事的。)
will + be + V-ing表示在未來某個特定時間點正在進行的動作This time next week, I will be flying to Tokyo. (下週的這個時候,我將會在飛往東京的途中。)
will have + V (past participle)表示到未來某個時間點為止將會完成的動作By 2025, he will have graduated. (到2025年,他就已經畢業了。)
will have been + V-ing表示到未來某個時間點為止,某動作已經持續了多久In July, I will have been working here for five years. (到七月的時候,我在這裡工作就滿五年了。)
will + V (base form)表示意願或決定(當下決定)It's hot in here. I will open the window. (這裡好熱。我來把窗戶打開。)
will + V (base form)表示承諾或保證I will always love you. (我會永遠愛你。)
will + V (base form)表示預測或推測(基於說話者的看法)I think it will rain later. (我覺得待會兒會下雨。)
Will + S + V...?用於詢問關於未來的資訊或提出請求Will you be at the party tonight? (你今晚會參加派對嗎?)
Will you (please) + V...?用於提出禮貌的請求Will you please pass the salt? (請你把鹽遞給我好嗎?)

用法說明

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

will vs. be going to

  • will 通常用於說話當下立即做出的決定、承諾或自發性提議。
  • be going to 則用於事先已計劃好、或有明顯跡象顯示即將發生的事情。
  • 在正式書寫或預測未來事件時,兩者常可互換,但語感上 will 可能更正式或客觀。
  • 在條件句(If...)中,談論未來結果時主要用 will,而不用 be going to

對比範例: EN: I think it will rain tomorrow. 翻譯: 我想明天會下雨。(基於一般預測,較客觀)

EN:Look at those dark clouds. It's going to rain.

翻譯:看那些烏雲,快要下雨了。(有當前跡象為依據)

EN:The phone is ringing. I'll get it.

翻譯:電話在響,我來接。(當下的自發反應)

EN:I'm going to visit my grandparents this weekend.

翻譯:我這個週末打算去探望祖父母。(事先的計劃)

總結建議

表達即時決定或承諾用 will,表達已有計劃或明顯跡象則用 be going to

易混淆對比

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

will vs would

「will」表示未來或確定意圖,「would」則多用於假設、禮貌請求或過去習慣。

will vs be going to

「will」強調說話當下的決定或預測,「be going to」則強調已有計劃或基於現狀的推斷。

will vs shall

現代英語中,「will」普遍用於所有人稱表示未來;「shall」則較正式,多用於法律文件或第一人稱的提議。

口語用法

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

引述

在轉述他人說過的話或想法時,口語中常用 will 來表示未來意圖或預測,語氣比直接引述更自然。 EN: He said he'll call us when he lands. 翻譯: 他說他降落後會打給我們。

EN:I think she'll probably be late again.

翻譯:我覺得她很可能又會遲到。

語氣強調

在口語中,重讀 will 可用來表達強烈的決心、承諾,或對未來的肯定推測。 EN: I will finish this project on time, no matter what. 翻譯: 我一定會準時完成這個專案,不管怎樣。

EN:Trust me, it will rain this afternoon.

翻譯:相信我,今天下午肯定會下雨。

停頓填充

在即時對話中思考下一句時,will 有時會與 I think, probably 等詞連用,作為一種緩衝或填充,使語氣不那麼絕對。 EN: Um, I think I'll just have a coffee, thanks. 翻譯: 嗯,我想我喝杯咖啡就好,謝謝。

EN:That... will probably be enough for now.

翻譯:那個... 目前應該夠了。

正式書寫注意:在學術論文、正式報告或法律文書中,應避免使用 'll 縮寫形式以及上述口語中的停頓填充用法。建議使用完整的 will 並確保句子結構完整、語氣客觀。

常見短語

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

will do

will do

表示同意、接受或確認會做某事;常用於口語回應

will be able to

will be able to + VERB

表示未來有能力或機會做某事

will have to

will have to + VERB

表示未來有必要或必須做某事

will not / won't

will not / won't + VERB

表示未來拒絕做某事或某事不會發生

will probably

will probably + VERB

表示某事未來很可能發生

will soon

will soon + VERB

表示某事在不久的將來就會發生

will never

will never + VERB

表示某事在未來絕不會發生

will certainly / definitely

will certainly / definitely + VERB

強調某事在未來肯定會發生

常見錯誤

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

×If it will rain tomorrow, I will stay home.

If it rains tomorrow, I will stay home.

在真實條件句(第一類條件句)中,'if' 引導的條件子句通常使用現在式來表示未來,而不是 'will'。'Will' 只用於主要子句表示結果。

×The train will leave at 8 PM tonight.

The train leaves at 8 PM tonight.

對於按照固定時間表發生的事件(如交通工具時刻表、節目時間表),應使用現在簡單式表示未來,而非 'will'。'Will' 用於表達說話當下的決定、預測或承諾。

×I will meet my friend for lunch tomorrow at 1 PM.

I am meeting my friend for lunch tomorrow at 1 PM. / I am going to meet my friend for lunch tomorrow at 1 PM.

對於已經安排好的未來計畫或確定會發生的事情,應使用現在進行式或 'be going to',而不是 'will'。'Will' 通常用於說話當下才做的決定或對未來的預測。

×I will call you when I will arrive.

I will call you when I arrive.

在時間子句(由 when, as soon as, before, after 等引導)中,要用現在式代替未來式。主要子句用 'will' 表示未來動作,但時間子句本身用現在式。

×I am going to have a coffee. (在咖啡店當下決定)

I will have a coffee.

表達說話當下瞬間做出的決定、提議或承諾時,應使用 'will',而不是 'be going to'。'Be going to' 用於事先已有計畫或已有跡象顯示將發生的事。

詞形變化

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