crowd
/kraʊd/ (bre, ipa) · /kraʊd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkrau̇d/ (ame, mw)
crowd — 名詞
- crowdsingular
- crowdsplural
1. many people who are all in one place at the same time, for example in a street,
人群；群眾
聚集在同一處的大量人群
many people who are all in one place at the same time, for example in a street, at a market, or outside a building
A large crowd gathered outside the train station to welcome the Olympic team home.
一大群人聚集在火車站外，歡迎奧運代表隊回家。
collocation: large crowd / crowd gathers
The singer waved at the crowd before walking off the stage.
那位歌手在走下舞台前向群眾揮手。
Police asked the crowd to move back from the edge of the road.
警方要求人群從馬路邊緣往後退。
Sumin lost her friends in the crowd at the night market.
Sumin 在夜市的人群中跟朋友走散了。
Vinícius pushed through the crowd to reach the front of the stage.
Vinícius 擠過人群，走到舞台前方。
文法句型
a crowd of + noun
the crowd + singular/plural verb
常見錯誤
2. the people someone knows and spends time with, often because they share the same
圈子；同好
有共同興趣或背景的一群人
the people someone knows and spends time with, often because they share the same interests, activities, or background
Nikhil hangs out with a different crowd now that he joined the chess club.
Nikhil 加入西洋棋社之後，就混在另一個圈子裡了。
collocation: hang out with a crowd
Sivan's crowd of friends all love hiking and camping on weekends.
Sivan 的那群朋友都喜歡在週末去健行和露營。
collocation: crowd of friends
Lan found her crowd when she started volunteering at the animal shelter.
Lan 在動物收容所當志工時，找到了屬於自己的圈子。
The art crowd meets every Friday at the gallery downtown.
藝術圈的人每週五在市中心畫廊聚會。
文法句型
someone's crowd
the + noun + crowd
用法筆記
This sense is informal and usually refers to a group the speaker is part of or familiar with. It is often modified by a noun describing the shared interest: 'the theatre crowd,' 'the surfing crowd.'
3. many internet users who are asked to help do something, provide money for a proj
網路大眾
透過網路參與任務或提供意見的群眾
many internet users who are asked to help do something, provide money for a project, or give their opinion on a topic
The company asked the online crowd to help design its new logo through a contest.
這家公司透過競賽請網路大眾幫忙設計新標誌。
pattern: ask the online crowd to do something
A crowd of volunteers helped translate the website into more than thirty languages.
一群線上志工協助把這個網站翻譯成三十多種語言。
The film project was funded by a crowd of small donors from around the world.
這部電影計畫是由世界各地的小額捐款者集資完成的。
Researchers turned to an online crowd for help classifying thousands of photos of stars.
研究人員求助於網路大眾，幫忙分類數千張星體照片。
文法句型
the + noun + crowd
a crowd of + noun
用法筆記
Frequently appears in compounds such as 'crowdfunding' and 'crowdsourcing,' or in the set phrase 'the wisdom of the crowd.' The focus is on collective participation via digital platforms.
4. all the ordinary people in a society, seen as a single undifferentiated group th
大眾；老百姓
一般民眾，相對於菁英或少數特權階級
all the ordinary people in a society, seen as a single undifferentiated group that is not especially rich, educated, or powerful
Anong believes that fashion is set by designers, not by the crowd.
Anong 認為時尚是由設計師決定的，而不是由大眾決定的。
The band refused to write songs that just please the crowd.
這個樂團拒絕寫只為了討好大眾的歌。
Great art often shocks the crowd before it is understood and accepted.
偉大的藝術往往在被人們理解和接受之前，先嚇到大眾。
Instead of following the crowd, Jisoo chose a career that made her happy.
Jisoo 沒有隨波逐流，而是選擇了一份讓她快樂的職業。
- the masses
more formal; often used in political or sociological contexts
- the public
neutral; refers to all people in general, not specifically contrasted with elites
- the elite
the small, powerful, or wealthy group contrasted with ordinary people
文法句型
the crowd
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively with the definite article ('the crowd'). Often appears in fixed expressions like 'follow the crowd' (do what everyone else does) or 'stand out from the crowd' (be noticeably different).
常見錯誤
crowd — 動詞
- crowdpresent simple I / you / we / they
- crowds3rd person singular
- crowding-ing form
- crowdedpast simple
1. to get too close to someone or pay too much attention to them, so that they feel
貼近；打擾
靠太近或一直盯著，使對方不自在
to get too close to someone or pay too much attention to them, so that they feel uncomfortable or pressured
The reporter crowded the actress with questions as she left the building.
那名記者逼近女演員，一直追問問題。
pattern: crowd someone with something
Liam felt crowded when his little brother followed him around all afternoon.
Liam 覺得弟弟整個下午都跟在他身邊，讓他很不自在。
passive: feel crowded
Please do not crowd me — I need some space to think clearly.
請不要靠我那麼近——我需要一點空間好好思考。
Nkechi crowded the kitten by reaching out to pet it too quickly, scaring it away.
Nkechi 靠小貓太近又伸手太快，把貓嚇跑了。
文法句型
crowd + noun (person)
crowd + noun + with + noun
用法筆記
The subject is usually a person or a small group. Common in imperatives ('Don't crowd me!'). The object is always a person or living creature that experiences discomfort from the closeness.
常見錯誤
2. to come together in a large group, filling a particular area or moving toward so
聚集；湧入
大量人群集合到某處或朝某方向移動
to come together in a large group, filling a particular area or moving toward something
Fans crowded around the restaurant entrance hoping to see the famous chef.
粉絲聚集在餐廳門口，希望能見到那位名廚。
pattern: crowd around [place/thing]
Tariro watched the tourists crowd onto the bus for the city tour.
Tariro 看著觀光客湧上城市觀光巴士。
Children crowded around the ice cream truck as soon as it arrived.
冰淇淋車一到，孩子們就圍了上去。
Reporters crowded into the room when the winner came out to speak.
得獎者出來發言時，記者們全都湧進了房間。
文法句型
crowd + around/into/onto
用法筆記
Almost always followed by a prepositional phrase beginning with 'around,' 'into,' or 'onto' that indicates the target or destination. Never takes a direct object.
3. to fill a space completely by putting too many things or people into it, leaving
擠滿；塞滿
把太多的人或物品塞進一個空間，不留空隙
to fill a space completely by putting too many things or people into it, leaving little or no room between them
Kevin crowded all his camping gear into one backpack for the hike.
Kevin 把所有露營裝備都塞進一個背包裡。
pattern: crowd [things] into [container]
The small museum was crowded with paintings and pottery from India.
這間小博物館裡擺滿了來自印度的畫作和陶器。
passive: be crowded with [things]
Yuna crowded her schedule with exams, rehearsals, and part-time work.
Yuna 的行事曆排滿了考試、排練和兼職工作。
Twenty passengers crowded into the tiny elevator, though it was meant for six.
二十名乘客擠進了那部小電梯，雖然它只能搭六個人。
文法句型
crowd + noun (things) + into + noun
be crowded with + noun
crowd + into + noun
用法筆記
When transitive, the object is the container or space being filled. In the passive, 'with' introduces the things or people filling it ('crowded with tourists'). The intransitive use ('people crowded into the hall') describes the movement of the crowd filling the space.
常見錯誤
4. to make a group of people or animals move into a small or enclosed area, often b
驅趕集中
把人或動物驅趕到一個小空間裡
to make a group of people or animals move into a small or enclosed area, often by pushing or guiding them
The farmer crowded the sheep into the pen before the storm arrived.
農夫在暴風雨來臨前把羊群趕進圍欄裡。
pattern: crowd [animals] into [enclosure]
Security guards crowded the protesters into a small area behind the building.
保全人員把抗議者集中到大樓後面的一個小區域。
The teacher crowded the children onto the bus for the field trip.
老師把孩子們都催上校外教學的巴士。
Park rangers crowded the wild horses into a fenced area for the winter.
護林員在冬天來臨前把野馬趕進圍起來的區域。
文法句型
crowd + noun + preposition (into/onto)
用法筆記
Always takes a direct object (the people or animals being moved) and a prepositional phrase indicating the destination. The agent is typically a person in a position of authority. This sense is less common in everyday speech than the 'pack tightly' sense.
5. to be close to reaching a particular age, amount, or limit, especially one that
逼近；將近
快要達到某個特定的年齡或數額
to be close to reaching a particular age, amount, or limit, especially one that is notable or expected
My grandfather is crowding ninety and still tends his garden every morning.
我的祖父快九十歲了，仍然每天打理他的花園。
pattern: crowd [age] — nearing a specific age
The runner's speed was crowding the world record during the final lap.
那位跑者在最後一圈的速度逼近了世界紀錄。
Sahil's savings are crowding the amount he needs for a down payment on a house.
Sahil 的積蓄快要達到買房頭期款所需的金額了。
The project budget is crowding the maximum amount the client agreed to pay.
這個專案預算快要達到客戶同意支付的最高金額了。
文法句型
crowd + noun (age/amount)
用法筆記
Used informally, mostly in spoken English. The most common use is with ages ('crowding 40,' 'crowding 80'). Can also apply to speeds, prices, or other numerical milestones. Rare in formal writing.