Write Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

write

verb

快速理解

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

「write」指用文字、符號或代碼在紙張或數位媒介上記錄或創作內容。

  1. 1

    書寫文字

    EN: to form letters, words, or symbols on a surface with a pen, pencil, or keyboard

    翻譯: 用筆、鉛筆或鍵盤在表面上寫出字母、單字或符號。

  2. 2

    創作文本

    EN: to compose and set down text, such as a book, article, or letter

    翻譯: 撰寫並記錄文本,例如書籍、文章或信件。

  3. 3

    填寫文件

    EN: to fill in or complete a document, form, or check

    翻譯: 填寫或完成文件、表格或支票。

  4. 4

    編寫程式

    EN: to create computer code or software

    翻譯: 編寫電腦程式碼或軟體。

小提醒:注意「write」的過去式是「wrote」,過去分詞是「written」,不要與發音相似的「right」(正確的)混淆。

發音(How to Pronounce "Write" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Write" from YouTube Videos

Tyler DeWitt: Hey science teachers -- make it fun

TED

Pick up a camera, start to write a blog, whatever, but leave out the seriousness, leave out the jargon, Make me laugh, Make me care.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to form letters, words, or symbols on a surface with a pen, pencil, etc.

用筆、鉛筆等在表面上書寫字母、文字或符號

Children learn to write their names in kindergarten.

孩子們在幼稚園學習寫自己的名字。

Please write your address clearly on the form.

請在表格上清楚地寫下你的地址。

He wrote a beautiful poem in his notebook.

他在筆記本裡寫了一首優美的詩。

2. to compose and set down text, such as a book, letter, or article.

撰寫文本,例如書、信件或文章

She writes a weekly column for the local newspaper.

她為當地報紙撰寫每週專欄。

He is writing a novel about his travels.

他正在撰寫一本關於他旅行的小說。

I need to write an email to my boss.

我需要寫一封電子郵件給我的老闆。

3. to communicate with someone by sending a letter or message.

透過寄送信件或訊息與某人溝通

Write to me when you arrive safely.

你安全抵達後寫信給我。

She writes to her grandparents every month.

她每個月都寫信給她的祖父母。

He promised to write as soon as he got settled.

他答應一安頓下來就寫信。

4. to fill in or complete a form, check, or other official document.

填寫或完成表格、支票或其他正式文件

Please write your signature on the dotted line.

請在虛線上簽名。

He wrote a check for the donation.

他開了一張捐款的支票。

You need to write your date of birth in the box.

你需要在方框中填寫你的出生日期。

5. to create or record data in a computer file or on a storage device.

在電腦檔案或儲存裝置中建立或記錄資料

The program writes the results to a log file.

這個程式將結果寫入日誌檔案。

Make sure the data is correctly written to the disk.

確保資料正確寫入磁碟。

The sensor writes a new value every second.

感測器每秒寫入一個新數值。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Write"?How to make natural sentences with "Write"?
PatternMeaningExample
write + noun寫(某物)She will write a letter. (她會寫一封信。)
write + about + noun寫關於(某事/某人)He likes to write about his travels. (他喜歡寫關於他旅行的故事。)
write + to + person寫信給(某人)I need to write to my grandmother. (我需要寫信給我的祖母。)
write + that + clause寫道…(引述內容)The reporter wrote that the event was a success. (記者寫道,這場活動很成功。)
write + down + noun把…寫下來Please write down your phone number. (請把你的電話號碼寫下來。)
be written + by + person由(某人)撰寫This book was written by a famous author. (這本書是由一位著名作家撰寫的。)
write + in/with + language/tool用(語言/工具)書寫Can you write in Chinese? (你能用中文書寫嗎?)

用法說明

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

write doing vs write to do

  • write doing 通常用於描述「寫作」這個活動本身,或寫作時伴隨的動作/狀態。
  • write to do 則強調寫作的「目的」或「意圖」,表示為了達成某件事而寫。
  • 在描述習慣或一般事實時,兩者有時可互換,但語意重點不同。
  • 在特定動詞後(如 need, want, would like),通常固定使用 write to do 的形式。 EN: She sat at her desk, writing and thinking about her next novel. 翻譯: 她坐在書桌前,寫作並思考著她的下一部小說。

EN:She wrote to apply for the journalism internship.

翻譯:她寫信是為了申請那個新聞實習機會。

EN:I often write while listening to music.

翻譯:我經常邊聽音樂邊寫作。

EN:I need to write to confirm my attendance.

翻譯:我需要寫信去確認我的出席。

總結建議

表達伴隨狀態或活動本身用 write doing,明確表示寫作目的時則用 write to do

易混淆對比

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

write vs write down

「write」泛指書寫行為,而「write down」強調將資訊記錄在紙上或電子設備中,通常用於記下重要資訊、筆記或清單。

write vs type

「write」通常指用手執筆書寫,而「type」專指用鍵盤打字。在現代用法中,「write」有時也可泛指包含打字的寫作行為。

write vs compose

「write」是通用的寫作動詞,而「compose」強調有組織、有結構地創作較正式或藝術性的文本,如音樂、詩歌、正式信件或文章。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,'write' 常用來引述或轉述他人的文字內容,例如訊息或信件。 EN: She wrote, "I'll be there by five." 翻譯: 她寫道:「我五點前會到。」

EN:In his email, he wrote that the meeting was cancelled.

翻譯:在他的電子郵件裡,他寫到會議取消了。

語氣強調

與 'write down' 或 'put in writing' 連用,強調將口頭協議或想法正式記錄下來的動作。 EN: Let me write that down so I don't forget. 翻譯: 讓我把那寫下來,這樣才不會忘記。

EN:We need to get this agreement in writing.

翻譯:我們需要把這份協議白紙黑字寫下來。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,'write' 有時會以 'you write', 'as they write' 等形式出現,作為短暫的停頓或引導。 EN: It's a classic case, as they write in the report, of miscommunication. 翻譯: 這是一個典型的,就像報告裡寫的,溝通不良的案例。

EN:The feeling is... how would you write it... bittersweet.

翻譯:那種感覺是…該怎麼形容呢…苦樂參半。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免使用上述口語中引述或停頓填充的鬆散結構,並優先選擇更精確、正式的動詞(如 'state', 'note', 'record', 'document')來替代口語化的 'write down' 強調用法。

常見短語

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

write down

write down [something]

寫下、記錄

write up

write up [something]

詳細寫成報告、整理成文

write off

write off [something/someone]

註銷(債務、資產);認定…為失敗

write back

write back (to someone)

回信

write in

write in [a name]

(選票上)填入非候選人名稱

write out

write out [something]

完整寫出、謄寫

write about

write about [topic]

撰寫關於…的內容

write for

write for [publication/audience]

為(某刊物或讀者)撰稿

常見錯誤

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

×I write a letter yesterday.

I wrote a letter yesterday.

使用 'write' 時,需注意時態。'write' 是現在式或原形動詞,描述過去動作應使用過去式 'wrote'。

×Please write down it.

Please write it down.

動詞片語 'write down' 若受詞為代名詞(如 it, them),代名詞必須放在 'write' 和 'down' 中間。

×I will write you when I arrive.

I will write to you when I arrive.

表示『寫信給某人』時,動詞 'write' 通常需搭配介系詞 'to'(write to someone)。在非正式美式英語中,有時會省略 'to',但對學習者而言,使用 'write to' 是較安全且通用的用法。

×I am writing a test tomorrow.

I am taking / sitting a test tomorrow.

中文常說『寫考試』,但英文中 'write' 主要用於創作文字內容(如文章、書)。參加考試的正確動詞是 'take'(美式)或 'sit'(英式)。

×I write with pencil.

I write with a pencil. / I write in pencil.

表示使用某種工具書寫時,若工具為可數名詞(如 pen, pencil),需加上冠詞 'a' 或用介系詞 'in' 搭配不可數形式(in pencil, in ink)。

×She writes good.

She writes well.

修飾動詞 'write'(描述寫作的方式或能力)應使用副詞 'well',而非形容詞 'good'。'good' 用於修飾名詞。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Write"?What are tense/participle forms of "Write"?
writes(3rd_singular)writing(present_participle)wrote(past)written(past_participle)
write 在英語中是什麼意思?