involvement

/ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈvälv-mənt -ˈvȯlv-/ (ame, mw)

involvement — noun

  • involvementsingular
  • involvementsplural

1. the condition of being part of an activity, event, or situation, or the act of j

1.名詞B1
釋義

the condition of being part of an activity, event, or situation, or the act of joining in with such activities

例句

Wei's involvement in the school play meant she spent every evening at rehearsal.

involvement in [activity] — noun + 'in' + activity

Parental involvement in a child's education clearly improves their learning.

collocation: parental involvement

同義詞
  • participation

    More neutral — simply taking part, without the emotional or practical commitment that 'involvement' often suggests

  • engagement

    Implies active attention and commitment; often used for work, learning, or social contexts

  • contribution

    Focuses on what someone gives or adds, rather than the state of being part of something

反義詞
  • exclusion

    The state of being kept out or not allowed to take part

文法句型

involvement in [activity/event]

involvement with [group/organisation]

[adjective] involvement in [activity]

用法筆記

Commonly takes 'in' before an activity ('involvement in politics') and 'with' before an organisation or group ('involvement with a charity'). Adjectives like 'active', 'deep', 'direct', and 'long' are frequently used to indicate how strongly someone is involved.

常見錯誤

❌His involvement of the community project was minimal.
✅His involvement in the community project was minimal.
💡Use 'in' (not 'of') to connect involvement to an activity.

2. a romantic or intimate connection with another person, often one that is informa

2.名詞B2
釋義

a romantic or intimate connection with another person, often one that is informal, temporary, or not widely known

例句

Trang ended her romantic involvement with Emre after he moved to another city.

romantic involvement with [person] — full pattern

The newspaper hinted at a secret involvement between the politician and his assistant.

同義詞
  • relationship

    More general and neutral; can describe any kind of connection, not just romantic ones

  • affair

    More specific — usually implies a secret romantic or sexual relationship, often outside an existing partnership

  • romance

    Focuses on the emotional or affectionate side rather than the physical or secretive aspect

文法句型

involvement with [person]

[adjective] involvement with [person]

past involvements (plural, referring to multiple relationships)

用法筆記

Frequently describes a romantic or sexual relationship that is informal, temporary, or not publicly acknowledged. Typically used in singular form unless referring to several past relationships — in which case the plural 'involvements' is common.

常見錯誤

❌They had an involvement for three years.
✅They were in a relationship for three years.
💡'Involvement' for romantic ties often sounds temporary or discreet; 'relationship' is more neutral for a long-term partnership.