far
far — 形容詞
- farpositive
- farthercomparative
- farthestsuperlative
1. located a long way from a person or place; also describes the side or section of
遠的；遠端的
距離遙遠的；離中心最遠的
located a long way from a person or place; also describes the side or section of an object that is furthest away from its middle or its front edge
A small boat appeared on the far side of the river.
一艘小船出現在河的遠岸。
attributive: the far side / end / corner
Takeshi walked to the far end of the platform to find an empty carriage.
Takeshi 走到月台的遠端去找空的車廂。
Niran pointed to a house on the far corner of the street.
Niran 指著街道遠端角落的一棟房子。
The lost cat was hiding behind a shed at the far corner of the garden.
那隻走失的貓躲在花園遠端角落的棚子後面。
文法句型
the far side / end / corner
far + noun (the far north)
用法筆記
Frequently used before nouns in fixed expressions like 'the far side', 'the far end', 'the far corner'. In predicative position (after 'be'), 'far away' or 'distant' is preferred: 'the station is far away' not ✗ 'the station is far'.
常見錯誤
2. used for political parties or people who hold strongly extreme beliefs, commonly
極端的
政治立場極端的
used for political parties or people who hold strongly extreme beliefs, commonly appearing before 'right' or 'left' in compound terms such as far-right or far-left
Hassan's uncle left his party to join a far-right political group.
Hassan 的叔叔離開了他原本的政黨，加入一個極右派的政治團體。
compound: far-right / far-left + political noun
Political analysts worry that far-left ideas are gaining ground among young voters.
政治分析師擔心極左派的思想正在年輕選民之間獲得支持。
Élise wrote an article about the rise of extremist far-right parties in Europe.
Élise 寫了一篇關於歐洲極右派政黨崛起的文章。
Tanvi was worried when her uncle started sharing far-left articles online.
Tanvi 擔心她的叔叔開始在網路上分享極左派的文章。
文法句型
far-right / far-left
far + political noun
用法筆記
Always used before 'right' or 'left' as a modifier (far-right, far-left). It is not used alone to mean 'extreme'.
常見錯誤
far — 縮寫
1. an abbreviation for Federal Air Regulation — one of the official rules made by t
聯邦航空法規
美國 FAA 制定的航空管理規則
an abbreviation for Federal Air Regulation — one of the official rules made by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that control how aircraft are flown, maintained, and operated
Before his flight to Chicago, Captain Esteban checked the FARs to confirm the aircraft was in compliance.
在飛往芝加哥之前，Esteban 機長查閱了相關的 FAR，確認飛機符合規定。
abbreviation FAR used as countable plural noun
The mechanic, Amihan, consulted the latest FAR on engine inspection intervals before signing the repair log.
維修技師 Amihan 查閱了有關引擎檢查間隔的最新 FAR 後，在維修記錄簿上簽名。
Tariq studied for his FAA written test by memorising the most commonly cited FARs.
Tariq 為了準備 FAA 筆試，背誦了最常被引用的 FAR。
The airline's legal team warned that ignoring a single FAR could lead to heavy fines.
該航空公司的法務團隊警告，忽視任何一項 FAR 都可能導致高額罰款。
- regulation
a general term; FAR is the specific abbreviation for US aviation regulations
- rule
broader in meaning; FAR refers specifically to FAA-issued aviation rules
用法筆記
Commonly used in the plural form (FARs) when referring to the collection of regulations as a whole. Often preceded by 'the' when referencing a specific rule: 'the FAR on pilot duty time.'
常見錯誤
far — 副詞
1. pointing to a large gap between two points, whether you measure that gap in metr
遠
指空間或時間上的長距離
pointing to a large gap between two points, whether you measure that gap in metres or in years; it is common in 'how far' questions that ask about the size of that gap
How far is the nearest hospital from the community centre?
從社區中心到最近的醫院有多遠？
how far [distance question]
The children ran as far as the old oak tree before stopping to rest.
孩子們跑到那棵老橡樹那裡才停下來休息。
as far as [physical limit]
We did not walk far because the rain became too heavy to continue.
我們沒有走多遠，因為雨下得太大了，沒辦法繼續走。
The nearest shop is not far from Eli's house — only a five-minute walk.
最近的商店離 Eli 的家不遠，走路只要五分鐘。
How far did the hiking group get before they turned back?
那支健行隊伍走多遠之後才折返？
- a long way
less formal, used in British English more than American
- a great distance
more formal, less common in everyday speech
- near
opposite meaning — a short distance away
文法句型
how far
as far as [place]
far from [place]
用法筆記
Commonly appears in questions ("How far…?") or with the structure "as far as + [noun phrase]" to mark a physical boundary or limit. Also used in negatives ("not far") to mean a short distance.
常見錯誤
2. used to limit a statement to what you personally know or believe, especially whe
據我所知
表示根據當前認知所做的推測
used to limit a statement to what you personally know or believe, especially when you are not completely certain that you have all the facts
As far as Rin knows, the meeting is still scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
據 Rin 所知，會議仍然安排在星期四下午。
as far as + [person] + know
No one has complained about the new parking rules, as far as Walid is aware.
據 Walid 所知，沒有人抱怨新的停車規定。
As far as Haruto could tell, the engine sounded normal after the repair.
據 Haruto 判斷，引擎修理後聽起來很正常。
As far as Padma remembers, the library closes at nine on weekdays.
據 Padma 記得，圖書館平日九點關門。
There were no injuries, as far as the hospital staff have told us.
據醫院人員告訴我們，沒有人受傷。
As far as I know, the meeting has been moved to next Tuesday.
就我所知，會議已改到下星期二了。
- to the best of my knowledge
more formal, often used in writing
- from what I can gather
less certain; you are piecing together information
文法句型
as far as + subject + know/remember/tell + clause
用法筆記
Only used in the fixed phrase "as far as + [subject] + [verb of knowing/perceiving]" (know, can tell, can remember, is aware). Do not use with other verbs or without this structure.
常見錯誤
3. used to introduce your own point of view on a matter, making it clear that other
就我而言
表達個人觀點
used to introduce your own point of view on a matter, making it clear that others may see things differently
As far as Tanvi is concerned, the current plan works perfectly well.
就 Tanvi 而言，目前的計劃完全可行。
as far as + [person] + be concerned
As far as Christopher is concerned, that film was the best one this year.
就 Christopher 看來，那部電影是今年最好的一部。
As far as the residents are concerned, the park is a welcome addition.
就居民們而言，這個公園是很受歡迎的新設施。
As far as the coach is concerned, every player must attend practice.
就教練的看法，每個球員都必須參加練習。
As far as we are concerned, the decision has already been made.
就我們而言，這項決定已經做出了。
- in my opinion
more direct and personal; less distancing than 'as far as I'm concerned'
- from my perspective
slightly more formal; implies a considered viewpoint
文法句型
as far as + subject + be concerned + clause
用法筆記
Always appears in the fixed structure "as far as + [subject] + [be] + concerned". Unlike sense 2 (LIMITED KNOWLEDGE), this sense makes no claim about facts — it only signals that the statement is the speaker's personal view.
常見錯誤
4. used with a specific time or date to emphasize that something began or already e
早在
強調時間比預期更早
used with a specific time or date to emphasize that something began or already existed much earlier than one might expect, often expressing surprise
Records show that this market has been operating as far back as the 1680s.
紀錄顯示，這個市場早在 1680 年代就開始營運了。
as far back as [year]
As far back as 2010, scientists warned about the dangers of plastic waste in the ocean.
早在 2010 年，科學家就曾警告過塑膠廢棄物對海洋的危害。
The Watanabe family has owned this land as far back as anyone can remember.
Watanabe 家族早在所有人能記得的年代就擁有這片土地了。
As far back as the 1970s, doctors recognised the link between diet and heart disease.
早在 1970 年代，醫生就發現了飲食與心臟病之間的關聯。
This holiday tradition dates as far back as the early 1800s.
這個節日傳統可以追溯到 1800 年代初期。
- as early as
less dramatic; simply states the earliest point without surprise
- dating back to
used for describing origins; more formal
文法句型
as far back as + [time/date]
用法筆記
Always requires the full structure "as far back as + [specific time reference]". The time reference is usually a year, a decade, or a historical period — not a vague expression like "ages ago".
常見錯誤
5. far be it from me to do something — a polite phrase said before you criticise, q
豈敢；不便
委婉表示不願意批評或干涉
far be it from me to do something — a polite phrase said before you criticise, question, or interfere, making it clear you are reluctant to do so but will proceed anyway
Far be it from me to criticise the chef, but I think the soup needs more salt.
我豈敢批評主廚，不過我覺得湯可以再多加一點鹽。
far be it from me to + infinitive (polite criticism)
Far be it from me to question the manager's decision, but have we considered the budget?
我豈敢質疑經理的決定，但我們考慮過預算了嗎？
Far be it from Apinya to tell her parents how to run their family business.
Apinya 不便對父母經營家族生意的方式指手畫腳。
Far be it from me to disagree with Dr. Okafor, but I have read different studies on this treatment.
我豈敢不同意 Okafor 醫師的看法，但我讀過關於這種療法不同的研究。
Far be it from Yasmin to interrupt, but the children need to be picked up from school soon.
Yasmin 不便打斷，不過孩子們很快就需要去學校接了。
- I wouldn't dream of
less formal; expresses stronger unwillingness rather than polite reluctance
- I hesitate to
similar polite softening, but less dramatic and old-fashioned
文法句型
far be it from me to + infinitive
用法筆記
A fixed subjunctive expression with inverted word order ('be' before 'it'). Always followed by a 'to'-infinitive. The next clause often opens with 'but' and states the opinion the speaker actually wants to express. Common in formal British English; somewhat old-fashioned in American English.
常見錯誤
6. used before a noun phrase to say that something is definitely not that thing — i
絕非
強烈否定某個名詞類別
used before a noun phrase to say that something is definitely not that thing — it completely lacks the quality or character that the noun describes
The committee's decision was far from a solution to the ongoing parking dispute.
委員會的決定絕非解決停車爭議的方案。
far from + noun (a solution)
Mei is far from a beginner — she has been painting watercolours for over ten years.
Mei 根本不是初學者——她畫水彩畫已經超過十年了。
The result of the election was far from a surprise to most political observers in Taipei.
選舉結果對台北的多數政治觀察家來說絕非意外。
Wei's first performance was far from a disaster; in fact the audience clapped warmly.
Wei 的第一場表演根本不是災難；事實上觀眾熱烈地鼓掌。
Far from a guarantee of success, the contract only locked in the price for materials.
這份合約絕非成功的保證，它只是鎖定了材料的價格。
- not at all
more direct and straightforward; less dramatic than 'far from'
- by no means
slightly more formal, often used before nouns ('by no means a solution')
- exactly
confirms membership in a category rather than denying it
文法句型
far from + noun phrase
用法筆記
The noun after 'far from' names a category the subject clearly does not belong to. Word order is 'far from + [a/an + noun]'. This sense differs from sense 7 (FAR FROM), which uses an adjective or gerund and carries a stronger 'opposite' implication.
常見錯誤
7. used before an adjective or gerund to stress that the actual situation contrasts
遠非
強調與所述情況幾乎完全相反
used before an adjective or gerund to stress that the actual situation contrasts sharply with the expected quality — the reverse, not merely a weaker version
Chidi's explanation was far from clear, so I asked him to repeat it.
Chidi 的解釋遠非清楚，所以我請他再重說一次。
far from + adjective (clear) — almost the opposite
The meal was far from wonderful — the rice was cold and the sauce was too salty.
那頓餐點遠非美味——飯是冷的，醬汁也太鹹了。
For a beginner, Joon's first attempt was far from perfect, but he kept practising.
以初學者來說，Joon 的第一次嘗試遠非完美，但他每天都持續練習。
Despite his nerves, the speech was far from dull and kept everyone interested.
儘管他很緊張，那場演講遠非沉悶，讓所有人都聽得津津有味。
- anything but
stronger and more informal, same structure ('anything but clear')
- not at all
more neutral and widely used; 'far from' carries a stronger sense of being the opposite
- exactly
used before an adjective to confirm it ('exactly right') rather than deny it
文法句型
far from + adjective/gerund
用法筆記
Frequently used with adjectives that describe positive qualities (perfect, clear, easy, wonderful) to express that the opposite is true. Use a gerund (-ing form) when a verb follows, e.g. 'far from being over'. This sense differs from sense 6 (NOT AT ALL), which uses a noun phrase to deny membership in a category; sense 7 uses an adjective or gerund to assert something close to the opposite quality.
常見錯誤
8. used as a sentence-initial modifier or standalone reply to emphatically deny a s
差遠了
以短語或句首形式強烈否定某項說法
used as a sentence-initial modifier or standalone reply to emphatically deny a suggestion or assumption, usually introducing a contrasting true statement
"Are you disappointed with the result?" "Far from it — I am absolutely thrilled."
「你對這個結果不滿意嗎？」「差遠了——我簡直高興極了。」
fixed phrase 'far from it' as standalone reply
Does this mean the project is finished? Far from it — we still have months of work ahead.
這表示專案完成了嗎？當然不——我們還有好幾個月的工作要做。
Far from causing problems, the new software saved the team hours of work each week.
新軟體不但沒造成問題，反而每週為團隊省下了好幾個小時的工作時間。
Far from hurting sales, the price increase actually made the product seem more valuable.
漲價不但沒傷害銷售，反而讓產品看起來更有價值。
- by no means
more formal, used in writing ('By no means is it finished')
- not in the least
slightly more informal, emphasises complete absence
- certainly
used to affirm rather than deny ('It certainly is!')
文法句型
Far from it, [clause]
Far from + verb-ing, [clause]
用法筆記
This sense uses 'Far from it' as a standalone reply (often after a yes/no question or negative statement) or 'Far from + verb-ing' as a sentence-initial modifier. The true situation is explained in the following clause. Sense 5 (FAR BE IT FROM ME) expresses reluctance to act; sense 6 (NOT AT ALL) denies a noun category; sense 7 (FAR FROM) modifies an adjective — whereas this sense denies a whole proposition.
常見錯誤
9. over a very large area, reaching many different places at the same time
各處
遍及廣大區域，涵蓋許多地方
over a very large area, reaching many different places at the same time
The news of the festival spread far and wide throughout the region.
節慶的消息傳遍了整個地區，各處都知道了。
fixed phrase 'far and wide'
Sari travelled far and wide before finally settling in a small coastal town.
Sari 走遍各處，最後才在一個海邊小鎮定居下來。
People came from far and wide to hear the Nobel laureate speak at the university.
人們從各處趕來，聆聽那位諾貝爾獎得主在大學的演講。
The charity appeal was broadcast far and wide, reaching donors in over thirty countries.
這項慈善募捐的資訊傳遍各處，觸及三十多個國家的捐助者。
- everywhere
simpler and more direct, same meaning but less vivid
- all over
informal, interchangeable in most contexts ('all over the city')
文法句型
far and wide
用法筆記
Almost always occurs in the fixed expression 'far and wide' or 'from far and wide'. Common with verbs of movement (travel, spread, come) and communication (announce, broadcast, tell).
常見錯誤
10. used when someone takes an action or makes a statement that goes noticeably beyo
竟至於；竟然
願意採取極端或出乎意料的做法
used when someone takes an action or makes a statement that goes noticeably beyond what is usual or expected, especially with the verb 'go'
Joon went so far as to quit his job and move abroad to start a business.
Joon 竟至於辭掉工作、搬到國外去創業。
go so far as to + infinitive (quit)
Some critics went as far as calling the movie the best of the decade.
有些影評人竟把這部電影稱為十年來最佳作品。
I would not go so far as to say she lied, but she did not tell the full truth.
我不至於說她撒謊，但她確實沒有說出全部實情。
The lawyer went so far as to ask the judge to dismiss the case entirely.
那位律師竟至於請求法官完全駁回此案。
- take the extreme step of
more formal, used in written English ('took the extreme step of resigning')
- venture to
more tentative, suggests hesitation ('I would venture to say...')
文法句型
go so far as to + infinitive
go as far as to + infinitive
用法筆記
Always paired with the verb 'go' and followed by 'as far as to + infinitive' or 'so far as to + infinitive'. The negative form ('would not go so far as to...') is very common for setting a limit on what one is willing to say.
常見錯誤
11. up to this moment in time, from a past point until the present; often used with
迄今
從過去到現在這段時間
up to this moment in time, from a past point until the present; often used with the present perfect tense to describe what has or has not happened yet
So far, Eleni has finished three of the six chapters in the book.
迄今，Eleni 已經讀完了這本書六章中的三章。
so far + present perfect
Noa has not replied to my invitation so far — I hope she is coming.
Noa 迄今還沒有回覆我的邀請——我希望她會來。
The weather has been excellent so far, so the outdoor concert should go ahead.
迄今天氣一直很好，所以戶外音樂會應該可以如期舉行。
Arjun has applied to five universities so far and is waiting for their replies.
Arjun 迄今已申請了五所大學，正在等待回覆。
- from now on
refers to the future rather than the past up to now
文法句型
so far + present perfect / present tense
用法筆記
Typically used with the present perfect tense in English ('have/has + past participle'). The phrase usually appears at the start or end of the clause. It carries an implication that the situation may change in the future.
常見錯誤
12. said when things have been going well up to the present moment, though the task
尚稱順利
事情到目前為止進展良好（暗示尚未結束）
said when things have been going well up to the present moment, though the task or situation is not yet complete and may still change
"How is the kitchen renovation going?" "So far so good — the cabinets are installed."
「廚房裝修得如何了？」「尚稱順利——櫥櫃都裝好了。」
fixed phrase used as a reply
Vinícius has been training for weeks. So far so good, but the real test is next week.
Vinícius 已經訓練了好幾個星期。尚稱順利，但真正的考驗在下週。
The new medicine seems useful. So far so good, and the doctors feel hopeful.
這種新藥似乎有用。尚稱順利，醫生們也感到樂觀。
The new website launched last week. So far so good — no complaints from users.
新網站上週上線了。尚稱順利——沒有收到用戶投訴。
- all good so far
informal, slightly more casual
- going well
simpler and more direct, less idiomatic
文法句型
so far so good
用法筆記
This is a fixed idiomatic expression — the words cannot be reordered or modified. It is always used informally, often in spoken conversation or casual writing. The second half of the sentence often introduces a note of caution that the situation may change.
常見錯誤
13. used before a comparative adjective or adverb to say that something has much mor
非常
用在比較級前加強程度
used before a comparative adjective or adverb to say that something has much more of a quality than something else
The rooms at the Grand Hotel are far nicer than those at the budget inn.
Grand Hotel 的房間比那間平價旅館的房間好非常多。
far + comparative adjective (nicer)
Feng thinks this mountain route is far safer than the coastal road.
Feng 認為這條山路比沿海公路安全非常多。
The new treatment works far better than the old one for most patients.
對多數病人來說，新療法的效果比舊療法好非常多。
Élise speaks French far more fluently now than when she first moved to Lyon.
Élise 現在說法語比剛搬到里昂時流利非常多。
- much
less emphatic than 'far'; 'much better' is neutral, while 'far better' stresses the gap more strongly
- considerably
more formal; used in written or academic contexts
- slightly
opposite in degree — 'slightly better' means a small improvement, while 'far better' means a big one
文法句型
far + comparative adjective/adverb
用法筆記
Commonly used before comparative forms of adjectives such as 'better', 'worse', 'easier', 'more difficult', and adverbs such as 'more' and 'less'.
常見錯誤
14. used to say that the difference between two amounts, sizes, or degrees is surpri
大幅
強調數量或程度上的巨大差距
used to say that the difference between two amounts, sizes, or degrees is surprisingly or noticeably large
There are far too many cars on the roads during the morning rush hour.
早上尖峰時段路上的車子實在太多了。
far + too + many (excessive quantity)
Diya makes far less money in her part-time job than in her old career.
Diya 在兼職工作賺的錢比她以前的職業少非常多。
The university received far more applications this year than last year.
這所大學今年收到的申請比去年大幅增加。
Repairing the old house cost far more than the new owners had saved for it.
修繕那棟老屋的費用比新房主存的錢高出非常多。
- a lot
less formal; 'a lot more' is common in everyday speech but slightly weaker than 'far more'
- significantly
formal register; typical in academic or business writing
文法句型
far + too/more/less + noun/adjective
用法筆記
Often used before 'too' + adjective/adverb ('far too expensive') to show that something exceeds a reasonable limit. Also common before 'more' and 'less' with plural nouns.
15. used when you want to ask or talk about how true, correct, or possible a particu
程度
詢問或說明事物的真實性或可能性的程度
used when you want to ask or talk about how true, correct, or possible a particular idea or situation is
How far is it true that watching too much television harms children's development?
看太多電視對兒童發展有害這種說法，在多大程度上是正確的？
how far + true (asking about degree of truth)
How far do you think the government should go in regulating social media content?
你認為政府應該在多大程度上規範社群媒體的內容？
how far (asking about acceptable degree of action)
I will support your idea only as far as my time and energy allow.
只要我的時間和體力允許，我就會支持你的想法。
No one can tell how far the new rules will change the way banks operate.
沒有人能斷定新規定會改變銀行運作到什麼程度。
文法句型
how far
so far as
用法筆記
Common in questions beginning with 'how far' to ask about the degree or extent to which something is true or applicable. Unlike sense 2 (LIMITED KNOWLEDGE), which uses the fixed phrase 'as far as I know', this sense uses 'how far' in open questions about limits.
常見錯誤
16. used to ask or say how much progress someone has made toward completing or achie
進展
談論做事或達成目標的進行程度
used to ask or say how much progress someone has made toward completing or achieving something
How far have you got with the report that the manager asked for last week?
經理上週要你寫的那份報告，你寫到哪裡了？
how far + have got with (asking about progress on a task)
The team had not got far with the experiment before the funding ran out.
團隊的實驗還沒做出多少進展，資金就用完了。
Meera has gone far in her career since joining the design studio three years ago.
Meera 自三年前加入那間設計工作室以來，在職涯上大有進展。
Ziad had not got far into the novel because the tiny print hurt his eyes.
Ziad 那本小說沒看多少，因為字太小傷眼睛。
- how much
more general; 'how much progress' is more explicit but less idiomatic than 'how far'
文法句型
how far + have/has + subject + got/gone
go far
get far
用法筆記
Often paired with the verbs 'get' (in 'how far have you got') and 'go' (in 'go far' meaning 'achieve a lot'). The question form 'how far have you got with...' is very common in workplace and academic settings.