arrive
/əˈraɪv/ (bre, ipa) · [ɚˈaɪv] /əˈraɪv/ (ame, ipa) · [ɚˈaɪv] /ə-ˈrīv/ (ame, mw)
arrive — 動詞
- arrivepresent simple I / you / we / they
- arriveshe / she / it
- arrivedpast simple
- arriving-ing form
1. to finish travelling and be at your intended destination
抵達
到達目的地或指定地點
to finish travelling and be at your intended destination
Leo arrived at the train station just before his train left.
Leo 在火車出發前抵達了火車站。
arrive + at + specific building
A letter from the tax office arrived in the mail this morning.
國稅局的一封信今天早上寄到了。
thing + arrive (be delivered)
The ambulance arrived at the accident scene in under ten minutes.
救護車在十分鐘內趕到了事故現場。
When Tanvi arrived at the party, all her friends were already dancing.
當 Tanvi 抵達派對時，她的朋友們已經在跳舞了。
The pizza arrived hot and fresh at the front door.
披薩送到門口時還是熱騰騰、新鮮出爐的。
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
降臨；來臨
（期待的時候或事件）到來
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.
今年雨季比平常早了兩週來臨。
season + arrive
Alessia felt a wave of relief arrive as the exam finally ended.
Alessia 在考試終於結束時感受到一陣如釋重負的感覺襲來。
The day of the wedding finally arrived after months of careful planning.
經過幾個月的仔細籌劃，婚禮的那一天終於到來了。
Mateo believes his best ideas arrive when he is out walking his dog.
Mateo 認為他最好的點子都是在遛狗的時候冒出來的。
With winter, colder weather arrived and heating bills went up.
冬天來臨，天氣變冷，暖氣費用也跟著上漲了。
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
出生；誕生
嬰兒出生
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.
這對夫婦的第一個孩子在一月的一個雪夜出生了。
child / baby + arrive
Sofia's baby arrived three weeks early, which surprised the whole family.
Sofia 的寶寶提早三週出生，讓全家人都很驚訝。
After twelve hours of labour, baby Rin arrived healthy and crying loudly.
經過十二小時的生產，寶寶 Rin 健康地出生了，哭聲宏亮。
Renata was cooking dinner when the hospital called to say her nephew had arrived.
Renata 正在做晚餐時，醫院打電話來說她的姪子出生了。
- 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
成功；成名
達到成功或被認可的地位
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.
當 Femi 的作品在國家美術館展出時，他覺得自己真的成功了。
have arrived (present perfect, feeling of success)
The young singer knew she had arrived when fans started to recognise her.
這位年輕歌手在粉絲開始認出她時，就知道自己已經成名了。
Naoko arrived as a serious novelist with the publication of her second book.
Naoko 憑藉第二本小說的出版，確立了自己嚴肅小說家的地位。
When William won his third gold medal, people said he had arrived.
等到 William 贏得第三面金牌時，大家都說他成功了。
- 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 — 名詞
1. a person who has recently become rich, successful, or famous, especially one who
暴發戶；新貴
新近成功或發跡的人
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.
畫廊開幕當天擠滿了想要討好資深收藏家的暴發戶。
plural: arrivés
The old-money families refused to invite the newly rich arrivés to their clubs.
那些老錢家族拒絕邀請暴發戶新貴到他們的俱樂部。
Soraya was dismissed as an arrivé by the established artists of the city.
Soraya 被城裡的資深藝術家貶為暴發戶。
Some critics view the painter's sudden fame as proof he is an arrivé.
有些評論家認為這位畫家的突然走紅正好證明他只是一個暴發戶。
- 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.