except
/ɪkˈsept/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈsept/ (ame, ipa) · /ik-ˈsept/ (ame, mw)
except — 介系詞
1. used to show that someone or something is not part of a larger group or set that
除了
不包含在內；排除在外
used to show that someone or something is not part of a larger group or set that the rest of a statement applies to.
Everyone at the office went to the party except Yumi, who was sick with a bad cold.
辦公室裡每個人都去了派對，除了 Yumi，她因為重感冒沒去。
except + noun after 'everyone' for exclusion
The museum is open every day except Monday, when it is closed for cleaning.
博物館除了星期一休館清潔以外，每天都開放。
All the books on the shelf except the one by Vivek belong to the school library.
書架上除了 Vivek 那本以外，所有的書都屬於學校圖書館。
The children ate everything on their plates except the broccoli, which nobody touched.
孩子們把盤子裡的東西都吃光了，除了花椰菜，誰也沒碰。
I finished all my homework except for the last math problem, which looks very hard.
我完成了所有的功課，除了最後一道數學題，那道題看起來很難。
- apart from
very similar meaning, slightly less formal
- excluding
more direct and transactional, often used in lists or prices
- but
used in set phrases like 'all but one'; more formal and restrictive
- including
opposite meaning; adds the item rather than removing it
文法句型
except + noun/pronoun
except for + noun phrase
except + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
In everyday speech, 'except' normally follows the group it excludes. The phrase 'except for' can appear at the start of a sentence ('Except for the rain, the trip was perfect.') or be used before noun phrases.
常見錯誤
except — 動詞
- exceptpresent simple I / you / we / they
- excepts3rd person singular
- excepting-ing form
- exceptedpast simple
1. to deliberately leave someone or something out of a group, rule, or activity, us
排除
故意不把…列入考量或包含
to deliberately leave someone or something out of a group, rule, or activity, usually by making an explicit statement that they are not included.
The professor excepted Tendai from the final exam because she had a medical emergency.
教授將 Tendai 排除在期末考之外，因為她有緊急醫療狀況。
except + person + from + obligation
The manager excepted the new interns from the bonus because they had only started the previous month.
經理將新進實習生排除在獎金之外，因為他們上個月才剛開始上班。
The scholarship rules except students who have already earned a degree from another university.
獎學金規定排除那些已經在其他大學取得學位的學生。
No one was excepted from the safety training, not even the senior managers.
沒有人被免除安全訓練，連資深經理也不例外。
The insurance contract excepts any damage caused by war or natural disasters.
這份保險合約排除戰爭或天然災害所造成的任何損害。
文法句型
except + noun + from + noun
be excepted from + noun
用法筆記
This verb is most common in formal writing, official rules, and contracts. The passive structure 'be excepted from' is especially frequent ('Children under five are excepted from the fee.').
常見錯誤
2. to express disagreement or disapproval about something that has been said or don
反對
對某事物表示不贊同或不滿
to express disagreement or disapproval about something that has been said or done; to object to a particular point or action.
Several parents excepted to the school's decision to remove music classes from the weekly timetable.
好幾位家長反對學校將音樂課從每週課表中移除的決定。
except to + noun phrase (formal objection)
The defence lawyer excepted to the judge's ruling and immediately asked for an appeal.
辯護律師反對法官的裁決，並立即要求上訴。
Heloísa excepted to the way her supervisor spoke to her during the team meeting.
Heloísa 反對主管在團隊會議中對她說話的方式。
No one excepted to the proposal to shorten the work week by one hour each Friday.
沒有人反對將每週工時縮短一小時的提案。
The senator excepted to the new law, arguing that it would unfairly raise taxes for small businesses.
該參議員反對這項新法，認為它會不公平地提高小型企業的稅負。
- object to
more common in everyday speech; 'except to' is formal and rarer
- take exception to
same meaning and register; slightly more emphatic
- protest
stronger and more active, often implies public opposition
- agree with
opposite meaning; to share the same opinion
- accept
to receive something without objection
文法句型
except to + noun/gerund
except to + what/how clause
用法筆記
Almost always followed by 'to'. This is a formal or literary usage; in everyday conversation, 'object to' is far more common. The phrase 'take exception to' has the same meaning and is somewhat more frequent.
常見錯誤
except — 連接詞
1. used to introduce a condition that would change or prevent what was just stated;
除非
在…條件不成立時才會發生
used to introduce a condition that would change or prevent what was just stated; if it were not for the fact that something else happens.
The doctor said the patient would recover fully except there were unexpected complications during surgery.
醫生說病人會完全康復，除非手術中出現意想不到的併發症。
except + clause meaning 'unless' (formal)
Mira will not sign the contract except her lawyer reviews all the fine print first.
除非律師先審閱過所有細則，否則 Mira 不會簽署合約。
except + clause meaning 'unless' with present conditional
The recipe produces a perfect sponge cake except you use salted butter instead of unsalted.
這個食譜可以做出完美的海綿蛋糕，除非你用了有鹽奶油代替無鹽奶油。
The family would adopt the puppy except the landlord refuses to allow any pets in the building.
這家人本來會收養那隻小狗，除非房東拒絕讓寵物進住。
Visitors cannot enter the laboratory except a staff member escorts them from the main lobby.
訪客不得進入實驗室，除非有工作人員從主要大廳陪同進入。
文法句型
except + clause (meaning 'unless')
except + clause with alternative condition
用法筆記
This conjunction sense is found mainly in formal or literary English. In everyday speech, 'unless' or 'except that' are far more common substitutes. The clause following 'except' states the condition that blocks the main action.
常見錯誤
2. used to introduce the only thing, person, or detail that a previous statement do
只不過
唯獨有一點例外；只是
used to introduce the only thing, person, or detail that a previous statement does not apply to, or that modifies the truth of what was said.
The flat looks perfect except that the kitchen is too small to fit a dining table.
這間公寓看起來很完美，只不過廚房小到放不下餐桌。
except that + clause introducing a single drawback
The twins look exactly alike except that one has a small scar above her left eyebrow.
這對雙胞胎長得一模一樣，只不過其中一個左眉上方有一道小疤痕。
The film received excellent reviews except that a few critics found the final scene confusing.
這部電影獲得了極好的評價，只不過少數影評人覺得最後一幕令人困惑。
The hotel was wonderful except for the noisy construction work that started at six every morning.
這間飯店很棒，只不過每天早上六點就開始的吵雜施工很惱人。
The job offer was generous except that it required a two-year commitment, which Putri could not make.
這份工作機會很優渥，只不過要求兩年任期承諾，Putri 無法接受。
- other than
similar meaning but less precise about introducing a single exception
- save
formal/literary; 'all save the last'
文法句型
except that + clause
except for + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense usually appears in one of two patterns: 'except that + clause' where the clause names the sole exception to the main statement, or 'except for + noun phrase' where the noun names the exceptional item.
常見錯誤
3. used to introduce a reason why something that was expected or desired did not ha
只是；但
用來提出一個相反的理由或轉折
used to introduce a reason why something that was expected or desired did not happen; only; but.
Bilal would have joined us for dinner except he had to finish an urgent report for his boss.
Bilal 本來會跟我們一起吃晚餐，只是他必須為老闆完成一份緊急報告。
except + clause giving a counter-reason
I would lend you the money except I just paid my rent and my account is nearly empty.
我本來會把錢借給你，只是我剛付了房租，戶頭裡幾乎沒錢了。
Cyrus would have gone to the concert except his car would not start that morning.
Cyrus 本來會去聽音樂會，只是他的車那天早上發不動。
Anna would have accepted the job in Tokyo except her elderly mother needs daily care at home.
Anna 本來會接受在東京的那份工作，只是她年邁的母親每天需要在家照護。
We would have bought that house except the roof needed major repairs that cost too much.
我們本來會買下那棟房子，只是屋頂需要大翻修，費用高得負擔不起。
文法句型
except + clause (meaning 'but' or 'only')
用法筆記
Used in informal speech and writing to explain why something could not happen. The main clause nearly always contains 'would have' or 'could have' followed by a past participle, and the 'except' clause gives the blocking reason.