command
/kəˈmɑːnd/ (bre, ipa) · [kəmˈænd] /kəˈmænd/ (ame, ipa) · [kəmˈænd] /kə-ˈmand/ (ame, mw)
command — 名詞
- commandsingular
- commandsplural
1. a spoken or written instruction telling a person or animal what to do, especiall
命令
尤指軍事的正式口頭或書面指令
a spoken or written instruction telling a person or animal what to do, especially in a military or official setting
The captain gave a clear command for the troops to advance toward the bridge.
上尉下達了明確的命令，要求部隊向橋樑推進。
command + for + person + to-infinitive
Hana's dog obeyed her command to stay perfectly still for the photo.
Hana 的狗聽從她的命令，拍照時一動也不動地待著。
obey someone's command
The general issued a command that all non-essential personnel leave the building.
將軍發布命令，要求所有非必要人員撤離大樓。
Failure to follow a direct command during training can result in serious consequences.
訓練期間不遵守直接命令可能導致嚴重後果。
The drill sergeant shouted a command across the field, and the recruits ran faster.
訓練中士在操場上大聲下達命令，新兵們跑得更快了。
- order
less formal; used in everyday situations
- instruction
less authoritative; often about a procedure
- directive
more formal; used in official or corporate contexts
- request
a polite asking rather than an authoritative demand
用法筆記
Stronger and more formal than 'order'. 'Command' is often used in military, official, or hierarchical contexts. Common verbs paired with it: 'give', 'issue', 'obey', 'follow', 'carry out'.
常見錯誤
2. the power to direct a situation, team, or organization and make the key decision
指揮權；掌控
管控局勢或組織的權力
the power to direct a situation, team, or organization and make the key decisions about what will happen
After the earthquake, the mayor took command of all rescue operations in the city.
地震過後，市長接手指揮市內所有的救援行動。
take command of something
General Kofi was put in command of the entire peacekeeping mission in the region.
Kofi 將軍受命指揮該地區的整個維和任務。
in command of something
The new director has full command of the department and reports directly to the board.
新主管擁有部門的完整指揮權，並直接向董事會報告。
The colonel assumed command of the battalion during the most difficult phase of the campaign.
上校在戰役最艱難的階段接手了指揮該營的任務。
A captain must stay calm to keep command of the crew and the ship.
船長必須在壓力下保持冷靜，才能持續掌控船員與船隻。
- authority
broader legal or formal right to act
- control
more general; not limited to formal hierarchy
- leadership
focuses on guiding others rather than giving orders
- submission
state of being under someone else's control
用法筆記
Commonly used with prepositions 'of' or 'over'. Often appears in military, organizational, or emergency-response contexts. Contrast with noun sense 1: sense 1 is a specific instruction; sense 2 is ongoing authority.
3. an instruction that tells a computer, program, or device to perform a specific o
指令
讓電腦執行特定操作的指示
an instruction that tells a computer, program, or device to perform a specific operation
Ravi typed a simple command to delete all the temporary files from the server.
Ravi 輸入了一個簡單的指令，刪除伺服器上所有的暫存檔案。
type + command + to-infinitive
The program stopped working because Tomás entered an invalid command at the prompt.
Tomás 在提示字元輸入了無效的指令，導致程式當機。
enter + command
Each command in the deployment script must end with a semicolon to run properly.
部署腳本中的每個指令都必須以分號結尾才能正確執行。
The engineer used a single command to restart the entire database system across all servers.
工程師只用了一個指令就重新啟動了所有伺服器上的整個資料庫系統。
You can run a batch command that copies files from one folder to another automatically.
你可以執行一個批次指令，自動將檔案從一個資料夾複製到另一個資料夾。
- instruction
more general; can refer to any step in code
- directive
less common in computing; often used for configuration
- statement
a broader unit of code that may contain commands
用法筆記
Commonly used in terminal/command-line contexts. Verbs: 'type', 'enter', 'run', 'execute', 'issue'. A 'command' can also be a voice instruction to a virtual assistant.
常見錯誤
4. the ability to use a skill or subject with a high level of understanding and ski
精通；嫻熟
對某學科深入且熟練的掌握
the ability to use a skill or subject with a high level of understanding and skillfulness
Dr. Okafor has an impressive command of three different programming languages.
Okafor 博士精通三種不同的程式語言。
command of [language / subject]
Nadia's command of Japanese grammar impressed all of her university professors.
Nadia 對日語文法的精通讓她在大學的所有教授都印象深刻。
Playing this piano piece well requires a strong command of advanced finger techniques.
要完美彈奏這首鋼琴曲，必須嫻熟掌握高階的指法技巧。
Wen's command of economic theory made her the top candidate for the research position.
Wen 對經濟理論的深入掌握使她成為該研究職位的最佳人選。
A good translator must have a thorough command of both the source and target languages.
優秀的翻譯者必須深刻掌握原文和目標語言。
- mastery
implies total control and expert-level understanding
- proficiency
focuses on competence and skill level
- fluency
specifically about language ability; smoothness of use
- ignorance
complete lack of knowledge about a subject
用法筆記
Always followed by 'of' (command of a subject/language/skill). Often modified by adjectives like 'good', 'strong', 'excellent', 'thorough', 'perfect'.
常見錯誤
5. a wide view of an area that can be seen from a high or favourable position
視野；景觀
從高處看到的廣闊景色
a wide view of an area that can be seen from a high or favourable position
The hotel balcony gave a wonderful command of the entire valley and the river below.
旅館的陽台可以俯瞰整個山谷與下方的河流。
command of [area] — view sense
From the tower, the soldiers had a full command of the harbor entrance.
從塔上，士兵們能清楚掌握港口入口的全部動靜。
The hilltop restaurant offered a commanding view of the coastline stretching for miles.
山頂餐廳擁有綿延數英里的海岸線景觀。
The castle's position on the cliff gave it a fine command of the surrounding countryside.
城堡位於懸崖上，可以俯瞰四周的田野風光。
用法筆記
This sense is quite literary and less common in everyday speech. The related adjective 'commanding' (as in 'a commanding view') is more frequently used in modern English.
6. soldiers, military personnel, or territory placed under the responsibility of a
部隊；轄區
指揮官管轄的部隊或區域
soldiers, military personnel, or territory placed under the responsibility of a single commanding officer
The entire command was ordered to relocate to a base closer to the border.
整個指揮部接到命令，要遷移到離邊境更近的基地。
entire command — referring to the unit
Colonel Yusuf took charge of the southern command during the conflict.
Yusuf 上校在衝突期間接管了南部指揮部的管轄權。
southern / eastern / central command
Soldiers from the same command often train together before being sent overseas.
同一個指揮部的士兵在派駐海外前通常會一起訓練。
The Western Command covers more than two hundred square miles of desert terrain.
西部指揮部涵蓋了兩百多平方英里的沙漠地區。
Each command in the air force maintains its own fleet of aircraft and support staff.
空軍的每個指揮部都擁有自己的飛機和支援人員。
用法筆記
Typically goes with a geographic or functional label (e.g., 'Central Command', 'Training Command'). Capitalized when part of an official name.
command — 動詞
- commandpresent simple I / you / we / they
- commands3rd person singular
- commanding-ing form
- commandedpast simple
1. to tell someone with authority that they must do a particular thing
命令；指示
以權威告訴某人必須做某事
to tell someone with authority that they must do a particular thing
The officer commanded the soldiers to stand at attention as the general arrived.
軍官命令士兵在將軍抵達時立正站好。
command + object + to-infinitive
Priya commanded her assistant to prepare the quarterly report before Friday.
Priya 指示她的助理在星期五之前準備好季度報告。
The king commanded that all taxes be paid by the end of the month.
國王下令所有稅款必須在月底前繳清。
"I command you to stop what you are doing at once," the principal said firmly.
「我命令你們立刻停下手上的動作，」校長嚴厲地說。
The law commands that employers provide a safe working environment for all staff.
法律規定雇主必須為所有員工提供安全的工作環境。
文法句型
command + object + to-infinitive
command + that-clause
command + object
用法筆記
Stronger and more formal than 'tell' or 'order'. In modern everyday English, 'command' is less common than 'tell' — reserve it for situations where clear authority is being exercised. The that-clause pattern often uses the subjunctive (e.g., 'that he go', not 'that he goes').
常見錯誤
2. to be in charge of a group of people, especially in a military or organizational
指揮；統率
負責領導一群人並決定其行動
to be in charge of a group of people, especially in a military or organizational setting, and decide what they do
General Aiko commanded more than ten thousand troops during the peacekeeping operation.
Aiko 將軍在維和行動中指揮了超過一萬名部隊。
command + troops / soldiers / forces
The fleet was commanded by an experienced admiral who had served for over thirty years.
該艦隊由一位服務超過三十年的資深海軍上將指揮。
passive: be commanded by
Rohan commands a team of eight software engineers working on the new banking application.
Rohan 帶領一個由八位軟體工程師組成的團隊，負責開發新的銀行應用程式。
Leila commanded the rescue mission with calm authority during the most dangerous moments.
在最危險的時刻，Leila 以冷靜的權威指揮了整場救援任務。
Any captain commanding a ship must be ready for difficult decisions in bad weather.
任何指揮船艦的船長都必須準備好在惡劣天氣下做出困難的決定。
文法句型
command + noun phrase
用法筆記
Unlike verb sense 1 (which focuses on giving a specific order), this sense describes an ongoing role as leader. It is often used with military units, ships, or project teams. The passive form ('be commanded by') is very common in formal descriptions.
常見錯誤
3. to naturally attract or merit a beneficial response from others — for example, w
贏得；博得
因自身條件而獲得尊重、關注或高價
to naturally attract or merit a beneficial response from others — for example, winning their respect, attention, loyalty, or a premium payment
The young violinist commands a large and devoted audience wherever she performs.
這位年輕的小提琴家無論在哪裡演出，都能贏得大批忠實的聽眾。
command + audience / attention / following
Dr. Yara's groundbreaking research on climate change commands respect from scientists across the world.
Yara 博士在氣候變遷方面的開創性研究贏得了全球科學家的尊重。
command respect
The original painting commanded a record price of over three million dollars.
這幅原作在拍賣會上創下了超過三百萬美元的天價。
As a leader, she commands the loyalty of everyone who has ever worked for her.
身為領袖，她贏得了所有曾為她工作的人的忠誠。
The singer commands enormous attention on social media with every new post and announcement.
這位歌手每次發文或發布消息，都能在社群媒體上獲得巨大的關注。
- lose
to fail to keep respect, attention, or loyalty
文法句型
command + noun phrase (respect / attention / price / loyalty)
用法筆記
The subject is typically a person, work, product, or quality that inherently deserves the response. The object is an abstract noun like 'respect', 'attention', 'admiration', 'loyalty', 'a high price', or 'a large audience'. This sense cannot be used with concrete objects like 'money' directly — you 'command a high salary', not 'command money'.
常見錯誤
4. to be in a high position that looks over a wide area below
俯瞰；眺望
從高處俯視廣闊區域
to be in a high position that looks over a wide area below
The castle commands a beautiful view of the river valley and the hills beyond it.
這座城堡俯瞰著河谷和遠處山丘的美麗景色。
command + a view of something
The tower commands a panoramic view of the entire city center from its top floor.
這座塔從頂樓可以眺望整個市中心的全景。
From the dining room, the restaurant commands a spectacular view of the mountain range.
從餐廳的用餐區可以俯瞰山脈的壯麗景色。
The hilltop monument commands a fine view of the lake, drawing tourists from all over.
山頂的紀念碑俯瞰著湖景，吸引了四面八方的遊客。
- overlook
more common in everyday English
- look out over
less formal, conversational
文法句型
command + noun phrase (view / scene / landscape)
用法筆記
The subject is almost always a building, structure, hill, or location — not a person. This is a formal or literary use. In everyday speech, people are more likely to say 'has a view of' or 'overlooks'.
常見錯誤
command — 形容詞
- commandpositive
- more commandcomparative
- most commandsuperlative
1. done because an authority figure requests or orders it, rather than by choice
奉命；指定的
應上級要求或命令而做的
done because an authority figure requests or orders it, rather than by choice
The pianist flew to the capital to give a command performance for the visiting president.
鋼琴家飛到首都，為來訪的總統進行了一場指定演出。
command performance
The pilot made a command landing after the control tower reported an engine fire.
塔台通報引擎起火後，飛行員執行了奉命降落。
command landing
In a command economy, the government decides what goods are produced and at what price.
在計劃經濟中，政府決定生產什麼商品以及以什麼價格出售。
All senior officers attended a command briefing at dawn before the operation.
所有高級軍官都在黎明前參加了一場奉命簡報。
- mandatory
broader; applies to anything required, not just ordered from a high authority
- compulsory
emphasizes that there is no choice
- voluntary
done by choice, not because of an order
用法筆記
This adjective is very restricted in use — it only appears before specific nouns like 'performance', 'decision', 'economy', 'landing', or 'briefing'. It cannot be used freely like other adjectives (e.g., we do not say 'a command meeting').
常見錯誤
❌ 'The command decision was made by the board.' (Ambiguous — could be noun sense) — Use 'command decision' only when emphasizing that the decision was ordered from above.