charter
/ˈtʃɑːtə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtʃɑːrtər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈchär-tər/ (ame, mw) · /ˈtʃɑː.tər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtʃɑːr.t̬ɚ/ (ame, ipa)
charter — 名詞
- chartersingular
- chartersplural
1. a written document that formally states the basic rights, aims, or principles of
憲章；章程
記載權利、原則或目標的正式文件
a written document that formally states the basic rights, aims, or principles of a country, organization, or social group, typically issued by a ruler or governing body, or requested by the people.
The United Nations Charter was signed in 1945 by fifty countries.
聯合國憲章於1945年由五十個國家簽署。
collocation: UN Charter / founding document of an organisation
The mayor promised to create a new city charter that protects residents' rights.
市長承諾制定新的城市憲章，以保護居民的權利。
After long debates, the school's charter was updated to include a clear anti-discrimination policy.
經過長時間的討論，學校的章程進行了更新，納入了明確的反歧視政策。
Citizens demanded a charter of rights from the newly elected government.
公民向新當選的政府要求一份權利憲章。
- constitution
the supreme legal framework of a country or state — more foundational than a charter
- covenant
a formal, often religious, agreement — narrower and more solemn in tone
- bill of rights
specifically a list of fundamental rights, rather than an organisation's aims
- articles of incorporation
the legal document that creates a corporation — narrower than a general charter
用法筆記
Often capitalised when used as part of a specific document's title, such as the UN Charter or the Magna Carta. This sense is typically followed by 'of' (charter of rights, charter of the city).
常見錯誤
2. the act of renting a vehicle — such as a boat, bus, or plane — for a specific pu
包租
租用交通工具的行為
the act of renting a vehicle — such as a boat, bus, or plane — for a specific purpose rather than as part of a regular public service.
The travel agency arranged a charter for the group of fifty students visiting Japan.
旅行社為五十名前往日本的學生安排了包機。
A boat charter lets you explore coastal islands at your own pace.
包船讓你可以依照自己的步調探索沿海島嶼。
collocation: boat charter / yacht charter / bus charter
The company offers yacht charters for weddings and corporate events along the coast.
該公司提供遊艇包租服務，適合在海岸邊舉辦婚禮和企業活動。
The county sports association paid for a bus charter to take the volleyball team to the regional competition.
縣體育協會付費包了一輛巴士，載排球隊前往區域比賽。
用法筆記
Uncountable when referring to the concept or activity ('available for charter', 'by charter'), but countable when referring to a specific arrangement ('a yacht charter', 'bus charters').
常見錯誤
charter — 動詞
- charterpresent simple I / you / we / they
- charters3rd person singular
- chartering-ing form
- charteredpast simple
1. to pay for the use of a plane, boat, or bus for a specific trip or purpose, rath
包租
租用交通工具（尤指飛機）
to pay for the use of a plane, boat, or bus for a specific trip or purpose, rather than buying a ticket on a regular public service.
The university chartered a plane to fly the basketball team to the national tournament.
這所大學包了一架飛機，載籃球隊前往全國錦標賽。
collocation: charter a plane / charter a bus / charter a boat
Leila's club chartered a small boat for a weekend fishing trip on the lake.
Leila 的社團包了一艘小船，週末去湖上釣魚。
The hospital chartered a helicopter to transfer the patient to a specialist trauma centre.
醫院包了一架直升機，將病人轉送到專科創傷中心。
Yusuf chartered a minibus instead of taking the train, since it was cheaper for the group.
Yusuf 包了一輛小巴，取代搭火車，因為對整群人來說比較便宜。
文法句型
charter + noun phrase (vehicle type)
用法筆記
The object is almost always a type of vehicle (plane, helicopter, boat, bus, minibus). Unlike the general verb 'rent', charter specifically implies an arrangement for a particular trip or purpose made by a group or organisation.
常見錯誤
2. to officially establish a new organization, such as a university, bank, or local
特許設立
授予特許狀正式成立組織
to officially establish a new organization, such as a university, bank, or local branch, by granting it a formal written charter.
The government chartered a new university in the north to improve access to higher education.
政府在北部特許設立了一所新大學，以改善高等教育機會。
The bank was chartered in 1901 and has served the local community ever since.
這家銀行於1901年獲特許設立，從此一直服務當地社區。
passive: was chartered + time reference
The state chartered several new community colleges to meet the growing demand for skilled workers.
該州特許設立了幾所新的社區大學，以滿足對技術人才日益增長的需求。
Local leaders petitioned the governor to charter a public hospital in the rural county.
地方領袖向州長請願，希望在偏遠鄉村縣特許設立一家公立醫院。
- establish
more general — does not require a charter document
- found
emphasises the creation of an institution, not the legal granting of a charter
- incorporate
narrower — specifically refers to forming a legal corporation
- license
grants permission to operate, but does not create the institution itself
文法句型
charter + noun phrase (organization)
frequently passive: be chartered + by + authority
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice. The subject is typically a government, state, or recognised authority. The object is an institution — a university, college, bank, corporation, or hospital. This is a formal sense found mainly in official and historical contexts.
常見錯誤
charter — 形容詞
- charterpositive
- charterercomparative
- charterestsuperlative
1. describing a type of transport booking where a bus, plane, or boat is hired for
包租的
交通工具為特定團體包租使用
describing a type of transport booking where a bus, plane, or boat is hired for use by a specific group, rather than being available to the general public through a regular timetable.
The school hired a charter bus for a field trip to the science museum.
學校包了一輛巴士，前往科學博物館進行校外教學。
collocation: charter bus / charter flight / charter boat
Charter flights are often cheaper than regular airline tickets during the holiday season.
在假期期間，包機通常比一般航空公司的機票便宜。
We booked a charter boat to take us snorkelling around the coral reef.
我們預訂了一艘包船，前往珊瑚礁浮潛。
The tour company offers charter services for large corporate groups attending conferences abroad.
這家旅遊公司為參加國際會議的大型企業團體提供包車服務。
A charter plane arrived early in the morning to pick up the mountain rescue team.
一架包機清晨抵達，前來接載登山救援隊。
- scheduled
regular public transport that runs on a timetable, not hired for a specific group
文法句型
attributive use only — before a noun
用法筆記
Used only attributively — always before a noun (charter bus, charter flight, charter boat). Do not use predicatively ('The bus is charter' ✗). This adjective is derived from the verb sense of hiring a vehicle.