arrive
/əˈraɪv/ (bre, ipa) · [ɚˈaɪv] /əˈraɪv/ (ame, ipa) · [ɚˈaɪv] /ə-ˈrīv/ (ame, mw)
arrive — verb
- arrivepresent simple I / you / we / they
- arriveshe / she / it
- arrivedpast simple
- arriving-ing form
1. to finish travelling and be at your intended destination
to finish travelling and be at your intended destination
Leo arrived at the train station just before his train left.
arrive + at + specific building
A letter from the tax office arrived in the mail this morning.
thing + arrive (be delivered)
The ambulance arrived at the accident scene in under ten minutes.
When Tanvi arrived at the party, all her friends were already dancing.
The pizza arrived hot and fresh at the front door.
文法句型
arrive + at + place (for buildings, events, specific locations)
arrive + in + place (for cities, countries, larger areas)
arrive + home (no preposition)
用法筆記
The preposition changes depending on the size of the place: 'at' for buildings, stations, events, and specific points ('arrive at school'), 'in' for cities, countries, and large areas ('arrive in Taipei'). With 'home' and 'here'/'there', no preposition is used: 'arrive home', 'arrive here'.
常見錯誤
2. used when a season, event, or moment starts to occur, particularly after people
used when a season, event, or moment starts to occur, particularly after people have looked forward to it
The rainy season arrived two weeks earlier than usual this year.
season + arrive
Alessia felt a wave of relief arrive as the exam finally ended.
The day of the wedding finally arrived after months of careful planning.
Mateo believes his best ideas arrive when he is out walking his dog.
With winter, colder weather arrived and heating bills went up.
文法句型
arrive (of a season, event, or time)
用法筆記
The subject is usually an abstract noun referring to a season, event, or point in time (summer, the moment, change). This sense cannot take a direct object. Not used for unexpected or sudden events — a surprise 'happens' or 'occurs' but does not 'arrive'.
常見錯誤
3. to be born — used when a baby comes out of its mother and begins its life
to be born — used when a baby comes out of its mother and begins its life
The couple's first child arrived in the middle of a snowy night in January.
child / baby + arrive
Sofia's baby arrived three weeks early, which surprised the whole family.
After twelve hours of labour, baby Rin arrived healthy and crying loudly.
Renata was cooking dinner when the hospital called to say her nephew had arrived.
- be born
more direct and neutral; the standard alternative
- come into the world
more poetic and less common in everyday speech
文法句型
baby + arrive
arrive (of a baby)
用法筆記
Only used for the birth of a human baby (or sometimes a baby animal). Not used for eggs, plants, or other living things. Sounds warmer and more personal than 'be born' — common in informal birth announcements and family conversations.
常見錯誤
4. to become successful, famous, or powerful enough that other people recognise you
to become successful, famous, or powerful enough that other people recognise your place or worth
Femi felt he had truly arrived when his paintings were shown at the national gallery.
have arrived (present perfect, feeling of success)
The young singer knew she had arrived when fans started to recognise her.
Naoko arrived as a serious novelist with the publication of her second book.
When William won his third gold medal, people said he had arrived.
- fail
the opposite of success in any field
文法句型
arrive (as + noun)
have arrived (present perfect)
用法筆記
Almost always used in the present perfect ('have/has arrived') or the simple past ('arrived as...'). The expression 'have arrived,' said alone without a complement, is a fixed phrase meaning 'I have now achieved success.' Often used in entertainment, sports, and business contexts.
常見錯誤
arrive — noun
1. a person who has recently become rich, successful, or famous, especially one who
a person who has recently become rich, successful, or famous, especially one who was not born into a wealthy or powerful family
The gallery opening was full of arrivés trying to impress the older collectors.
plural: arrivés
The old-money families refused to invite the newly rich arrivés to their clubs.
Soraya was dismissed as an arrivé by the established artists of the city.
Some critics view the painter's sudden fame as proof he is an arrivé.
- old-timer
someone who has been established for a long time
文法句型
an arrivé (countable)
often plural: the arrivés
用法筆記
Often has a slightly negative tone, suggesting that the person lacks the taste, manners, or background of those who were born into success. The French spelling 'arrivé' is sometimes used; 'arriviste' is a related but harsher term. Both are uncommon in everyday speech.