navigating

IPA/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
KK[nˈævəɡˌetɪŋ]IPA/ˈnæv.ə.ɡeɪt/

navigating — verb

  • navigatingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • navigatings3rd person singular
  • navigatinging-ing form
  • navigatingedpast simple

1. To plan and control the path of a vehicle — a ship, aircraft, car, or even your

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

To plan and control the path of a vehicle — a ship, aircraft, car, or even your own body — as it moves from one place to another, often using maps, instruments, or natural signs like the stars.

例句

The fishing boat captain carefully navigated the vessel around the coral reef.

navigate + around + obstacle

Olu studied the stars to navigate the canoe across the open ocean at night.

navigate + by + natural method (stars)

同義詞
  • steer

    focuses on turning the wheel or controls; less about route-planning

  • pilot

    used for guiding a ship or aircraft; suggests expert skill

  • guide

    broader term; can be used for people or vehicles without instruments

反義詞
  • drift

    moving without direction or control

  • wander

    moving without a planned route

文法句型

navigate + noun phrase (a ship, a route, a river)

navigate + preposition + noun phrase

navigate + by + method (stars, map, GPS)

用法筆記

Frequently used with a preposition such as 'through', 'across', 'around', or 'by' (e.g. 'navigate by the stars', 'navigate through a storm'). The direct object is usually the route, area, or vehicle being steered.

常見錯誤

❌The pilot navigated the plane to landing.
✅The pilot navigated the plane toward the runway for landing.
💡'navigate' usually describes steering along a route, not the final arrival point.

2. To find and open different pages, menus, or sections within a website, app, or c

2.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

To find and open different pages, menus, or sections within a website, app, or computer system.

例句

The hospital website is easy to navigate, with clear menus for each department.

passive: 'easy to navigate' structure

Wei navigated through several help pages before finding the answer to his question.

navigate + through + pages

同義詞
  • browse

    more casual; suggests looking at content rather than finding a specific destination

  • explore

    suggests trying different sections without a clear goal

  • surf

    informal; mainly used for moving between websites, not apps or menus

文法句型

navigate + noun phrase (a website, a menu, a system)

navigate + through/around + noun phrase

navigate + to + location/page

用法筆記

In computing contexts, 'navigate' is often intransitive (e.g. 'navigate through the settings menu') or transitive with the website or system as direct object. The preposition 'to' introduces a destination page or section.