1. to set a measuring device or value back to zero
將測量裝置或數值歸零
Please zero the scale before weighing the ingredients.
請在稱量食材前將磅秤歸零。
The technician zeroed the pressure gauge.
技術員將壓力錶歸零。
Zero Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
zero
verb
快速理解
What does "Zero" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Zero"?
「zero」作動詞時，主要指將數值或設定調整為零，或用於專注於特定目標。
- 1
歸零
EN: to set a measuring instrument or value back to zero
翻譯: 將測量儀器或數值重新設定為零。
- 2
瞄準目標
EN: to aim or focus something directly at a target
翻譯: 將某物直接對準或聚焦於目標。
- 3
集中火力
EN: to concentrate attention or resources on something
翻譯: 將注意力或資源集中於某事上。
小提醒：注意「zero in on」是常見的動詞片語，意思是「集中注意力於」或「瞄準」，不要誤解為單純的數字零。
發音（How to Pronounce "Zero" in English）
How to pronounce "Zero" in English?"Zero" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Zero" from YouTube Videos
Why Does Your Company Deserve More Money? by Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
“it's like, well, the record of the team is like zero wins, like you can't get another contract if you have no wins.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Zero"?How does "Zero" change by context?
2. to focus or direct attention on a specific target
將焦點或注意力對準特定目標
The sniper zeroed in on the target.
狙擊手將準星對準了目標。
The investigation is zeroing in on the main suspect.
調查正將焦點對準主要嫌疑人。
3. to eliminate or reduce something to nothing
消除或將某物減至零
The new policy aims to zero carbon emissions by 2050.
新政策旨在2050年前將碳排放減至零。
They managed to zero the budget deficit.
他們成功將預算赤字歸零。
4. to adjust the sights of a firearm so it hits the target accurately
調整槍械的瞄準器使其能準確擊中目標
He spent the morning zeroing his new rifle at the range.
他花了一早上在靶場校正他的新步槍。
You need to zero the scope for different distances.
你需要為不同距離校正瞄準鏡。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Zero"?How to make natural sentences with "Zero"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| zero in on + noun | 將注意力集中於…；瞄準… | The detective zeroed in on the key piece of evidence. (偵探將注意力集中在那個關鍵證據上。) |
| zero in on + wh-clause | 專注於（某個問題或細節） | The meeting zeroed in on how to improve efficiency. (會議專注於如何提高效率。) |
| be zeroed in on + noun | 被集中於…；被對準… | All our resources are zeroed in on the new product launch. (我們所有的資源都集中在新產品的發布上。) |
| zero out + noun | 將…歸零；取消；完全刪除 | The accountant zeroed out the old accounts. (會計師將舊帳目歸零了。) |
| zero + noun + to + noun | 將…調整或設定為零 | Please zero the scale to the container's weight. (請將秤歸零到容器的重量。) |
用法說明
How is "Zero" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Zero"?
zero in vs. zero out
- zero in 通常指「將注意力、目標或設備對準某物」，強調聚焦或瞄準的過程。
- zero out 則指「將數值歸零、清除或完全消除某物」，強調將數量減少到零的結果。
- 兩者都是動詞片語，但後接的介系詞不同，決定了意義的差異。 EN: The sniper will zero in on the target before taking the shot. 翻譯: 狙擊手在開槍前會先瞄準目標。
EN:Please zero out the old data in the spreadsheet before entering new figures.
翻譯:在輸入新數據前，請先將試算表中的舊數據歸零。
EN:The detective tried to zero in on the key piece of evidence.
翻譯:偵探試圖集中找出關鍵證據。
EN:The accountant needs to zero out the account at the end of the fiscal year.
翻譯:會計師需要在財政年度結束時將該帳戶結清歸零。
總結建議
在表示「聚焦、瞄準」時使用 zero in on，在表示「歸零、清除」時則使用 zero out。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Zero" and similar words?How to choose "Zero" vs alternatives?
zero vs eliminate
「zero」強調將數值或程度歸零，常指設定或調整至零點；「eliminate」則指完全移除或消滅某物。
zero vs nullify
「zero」側重將數值歸零或調整基準點；「nullify」則指使某事物在法律上或效果上無效。
zero vs reset
「zero」特指將數值設為零；「reset」則指重設至初始狀態，不一定歸零。
口語用法
How is "Zero" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Zero"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或重複他人剛說過的話，表示確認或強調。 EN: So you're saying you want to zero out the entire budget? 翻譯: 所以你是說你想把整個預算歸零？
EN:Wait, you want to zero the counter now?
翻譯:等等，你想現在把計數器歸零？
語氣強調
用於加強語氣，表示「完全消除」或「徹底清除」的動作感。 EN: I'm going to zero that debt by the end of the month. 翻譯: 我月底前要把那筆債務清零。
EN:Just zero all those old files, we don't need them.
翻譯:直接把那些舊檔案全部歸零，我們不需要了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為短暫的停頓填充詞，類似「歸零...那個...」。 EN: We need to... zero... no, actually, let's just reduce it. 翻譯: 我們需要...歸零...不對，其實我們減少就好。
EN:The plan is to zero—well, not completely zero—but significantly lower the risk.
翻譯:計畫是要歸零—嗯，不是完全歸零—但大幅降低風險。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免將 "zero" 用作動詞的口語化用法，建議改用 "reset to zero"、"reduce to zero" 或 "eliminate" 等更精確、正式的表述。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Zero"?What fixed phrases with "Zero" should I remember?
zero in on
verb + in + on + object
集中注意力於；瞄準；聚焦於
zero out
verb + out + object
將數值歸零；完全消除；取消
zero in
verb + in
接近目標；集中焦點
be zeroed on
be + verb-ed + on + object
注意力集中於；專注於
zero down
verb + down
縮小範圍至；歸結於
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Zero"?Which "Zero" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×They decided to zero the budget.
✓They decided to zero out the budget.
作為動詞時，'zero' 通常需要搭配介系詞（如 'out', 'in on'）或受詞（如 'zero something'）使用，單獨使用 'zero' 作為及物動詞較不自然。'Zero out' 是常見片語，意指將數值歸零或完全刪除。
×The technician zeroed the instrument yesterday.
✓The technician zeroed the instrument yesterday. (Correct but less common) / The technician calibrated the instrument to zero yesterday.
'Zeroed' 作為動詞過去式在技術語境中正確，但日常口語中較不自然。學習者常過度使用，而更自然的說法是使用 'set to zero', 'calibrate to zero', 或 'reset'。
×The program allows you to zero.
✓The program allows you to zero the values.
動詞 'zero' 通常為及物動詞，需要受詞。錯誤句子中缺少了被歸零的對象（如 values, settings, budget）。
×We need to make it zero.
✓We need to reduce it to zero. / We need to bring it down to zero.
學習者常誤將名詞 'zero' 直接當動詞使用。正確用法應使用動詞片語（如 'reduce to zero', 'bring to zero'）來表達「降至零」的概念。
×The investigation zeroed the cause of the problem.
✓The investigation zeroed in on the cause of the problem.
表達「集中注意力於、瞄準」時，應使用片語動詞 'zero in on'。省略 'in on' 會改變意思且不正確。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Zero"?What are tense/participle forms of "Zero"?
zeroes(3rd_singular)zeroing(present_participle)zeroed(past)zeroed(past_participle)