experience

/ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈspɪriəns/ (ame, ipa) · /ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)s/ (ame, mw) · /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/ (ame, ipa)

experience — 名詞

  • experiencesingular
  • experiencesplural

1. the practical skill or understanding you build up through repeatedly doing a job

1.名詞A2
釋義

經驗

從參與中獲得的知識或技能

the practical skill or understanding you build up through repeatedly doing a job, taking part in an activity, or working in a field, as opposed to what you learn from books or classes.

例句

Hao gained valuable experience working as a junior chef in a busy kitchen.

Hao 在一間繁忙的廚房擔任初級廚師，累積了寶貴的經驗。

collocation: gain experience + working as + [job]

The job advertisement asks for at least three years of teaching experience.

這則徵才廣告要求至少三年教學經驗。

collocation: [number] years of [job] experience

同義詞
  • practice

    focuses on repeated action rather than accumulated knowledge

  • know-how

    informal, emphasises practical skill in a specific area

  • expertise

    higher level of skill, implies deep specialised knowledge

反義詞
  • inexperience

    lack of practice or knowledge in a particular area

文法句型

experience + in/of + doing something

experience + as + noun phrase

用法筆記

Uncountable in this sense — do not say 'an experience' when referring to skill or knowledge. 'An experience' refers to a single event (see sense 3).

常見錯誤

❌I have many experiences in marketing.
✅I have a lot of experience in marketing.
💡When meaning skill/knowledge, 'experience' is uncountable.
❌She has five years experiences.
✅She has five years of experience.
💡No plural -s when referring to accumulated knowledge.

2. the total set of events and situations you have lived through in your life or ca

2.名詞B1
釋義

經歷

人生中發生並影響想法行為的事

the total set of events and situations you have lived through in your life or career, which shape your worldview and affect how you react to different circumstances.

例句

From his own experience, Stefan knew that changing jobs can be very stressful.

Stefan 從自己的經歷知道，換工作可能壓力很大。

phrase: from [possessive] own experience

Rachel's experience as a nurse taught her to stay calm in emergencies.

Rachel 擔任護士的經歷讓她學會在緊急情況下保持冷靜。

同義詞
  • background

    more formal, often used in CVs or professional contexts

  • history

    can imply a record of events over a longer period

文法句型

experience + of + noun phrase

past experiences

from + possessive + experience

用法筆記

Often used with possessives ('my experience', 'her experience') or 'from experience' to show that a person's life events are the source of a belief or opinion.

常見錯誤

❌According to my experience, hard work pays.
✅From my experience, hard work pays off.
💡'According to' is used with sources of information, not personal experience.
❌I want to share you my experience.
✅I want to share my experience with you.
💡'Share' needs 'with' before the person.

3. a single event, situation, or activity that you personally live through, leaving

3.名詞B1
釋義

感受；遭遇

影響個人感受的事件或活動

a single event, situation, or activity that you personally live through, leaving an emotional or mental impression on you.

例句

Visiting the Great Wall was an unforgettable experience for the whole class.

參觀長城對全班同學來說是一次難忘的體驗。

pattern: an + adjective + experience

Lucía had a frightening experience when her bike chain snapped on the mountain road.

Lucía 的腳踏車鍊條在山路上斷掉，經歷了一次驚嚇。

同義詞
  • event

    more neutral, lacks the emotional or personal dimension

  • incident

    often suggests something negative or noteworthy

  • encounter

    emphasises meeting or coming across something unexpectedly

文法句型

an + adjective + experience

experience + of + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Countable in this sense — you can talk about 'two experiences' when referring to separate events. Distinguish from sense 1, where 'experience' is uncountable and means skill, not a specific event.

常見錯誤

❌I had a very good experience in my last job.' (ambiguous — means skill or event?)
✅I gained good experience in my last job.' for skill, OR 'I had a good experience in my last job.' for one positive event.
❌We experienced an amazing experience.
✅We had an amazing experience.
💡Avoid using 'experience' as both verb and noun in the same sentence.

4. the way a particular activity, service, or event feels to the person taking part

4.名詞B2
釋義

體驗

使用服務或參與活動的整體感受

the way a particular activity, service, or event feels to the person taking part in it, including all the sensory, emotional, and practical aspects.

例句

The airline improved the customer experience by offering free Wi-Fi on all flights.

這家航空公司提供航班免費 Wi-Fi，提升了顧客體驗。

collocation: customer experience

Naoko enjoyed the museum experience because the exhibits were hands-on and interactive.

Naoko 很享受這間博物館的參觀體驗，因為展品兼具互動性。

同義詞
  • impression

    focuses on the immediate feeling rather than the whole process

  • feel

    informal, more subjective and sensory

  • encounter

    more formal, often used in service-industry writing

文法句型

the + noun + experience

customer/dining/user + experience

用法筆記

Commonly used in business contexts with a preceding noun ('customer experience', 'user experience', 'guest experience'). The definite article 'the' often precedes this compound noun phrase.

常見錯誤

❌The experience of user is important.
✅The user experience is important.
💡Use the compound noun form without 'of'.
❌We need to improve experience.
✅We need to improve the customer experience.
💡Usually needs a determiner or modifier.

5. a pre-arranged leisure activity that is sold commercially, often as a present —

5.名詞B2
釋義

體驗活動

可購買作為禮物的有趣活動

a pre-arranged leisure activity that is sold commercially, often as a present — examples include a cookery workshop, a hot-air balloon trip, or a spa session.

例句

For his birthday, Rachel gave Sahil a hot-air balloon experience over the countryside.

Rachel 送給 Sahil 一份熱氣球鄉間體驗活動作為生日禮物。

pattern: give + someone + [type] + experience

The company sells gift experiences such as chocolate-making workshops and spa days.

這家公司販售體驗型禮物，例如巧克力製作工作坊和 Spa 日。

collocation: gift experience

同義詞
  • activity

    broader, not specifically commercial or gift-related

  • treat

    more general, can refer to any enjoyable thing given to someone

文法句型

buy/give + someone + an experience

experience + voucher/gift

用法筆記

Primarily British English in this commercial sense. In American English, 'experience gift' or 'activity gift' is more common. The activity is typically pre-paid and booked for a specific date.

experience — 動詞