fun
fun — 形容詞
- funpositive
- funnercomparative
- funnestsuperlative
1. Something that is fun gives you pleasure or makes you happy, because it is light
有趣的
帶來快樂、輕鬆愉快的
Something that is fun gives you pleasure or makes you happy, because it is light-hearted, not serious, and easy to enjoy.
The children had a fun afternoon playing board games with their grandfather.
孩子們和爺爺一起玩桌遊，度過了一個有趣的下午。
fun + noun describing an activity
Aoi said the cooking class was more fun than she had expected.
Aoi 說烹飪課比她想像中更有趣。
Eitan's birthday party was full of fun activities like face-painting and dancing.
Eitan 的生日派對有許多有趣的活動，像是畫臉和跳舞。
Sometimes the most fun holidays are the ones where you just stay home and relax.
有時候最有趣的假期，就是單純待在家裡放鬆。
The museum had a fun interactive exhibit that let visitors design their own robots.
那間博物館有一個有趣的互動展覽，讓訪客可以自己設計機器人。
- enjoyable
slightly more formal; focuses on the positive experience itself
- amusing
emphasises making people laugh or smile
- entertaining
suggests holding one's attention through enjoyment
文法句型
fun + noun
be + fun
用法筆記
In informal speech, fun is often used as an adjective (a fun movie). In more formal writing, alternatives such as enjoyable or entertaining may be preferred.
常見錯誤
2. If you describe a person as fun, you mean that you enjoy spending time with them
好玩的
形容人相處起來愉快有趣
If you describe a person as fun, you mean that you enjoy spending time with them, usually because they are lively, cheerful, and not too serious.
Tuan is really fun to work with — he always makes the team laugh.
Tuan 這個人很好玩，跟他一起工作總能讓團隊笑聲不斷。
fun + to-infinitive describing a person
My aunt is the most fun person I know; she tells silly jokes all the time.
我阿姨是我認識的人當中最好玩的，她老愛講冷笑話。
Asher tried to act fun at the party, but his jokes did not land well.
Asher 在派對上想裝好玩，但笑話都沒人笑。
A fun tour guide can completely change how you feel about a new city.
一位好玩的導遊能徹底改變你對一座新城市的感受。
- lively
focuses on energy rather than the feeling of enjoyment
- entertaining
slightly more formal; can apply to both people and performances
文法句型
be + fun
fun + person
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively of a person's character or company, not of their appearance. 'He is fun' means you enjoy his company, not that he looks amusing.
常見錯誤
fun — 名詞
1. Fun is the happy, pleased feeling you get when you do something you enjoy, or th
樂趣
從活動中獲得的快樂感受
Fun is the happy, pleased feeling you get when you do something you enjoy, or the activities that give you that feeling.
The kids had so much fun at the water park that they did not want to leave.
孩子們在水上樂園玩得超開心，根本不想離開。
have fun — fixed expression for enjoyment
Imani gets a lot of fun out of gardening on weekends.
Imani 週末種花種草，從中獲得很多樂趣。
Part of the fun of travelling is trying local foods you have never eaten before.
旅行的樂趣之一，就是品嚐從未吃過的當地美食。
There is no fun in playing a game if you already know who will win.
玩遊戲時如果已經知道誰會贏，就一點樂趣都沒有了。
Mei and her friends had a lot of fun at the karaoke bar singing old pop songs.
Mei 和朋友們在卡拉 OK 唱老歌，玩得非常開心。
- enjoyment
more formal; focuses on the pleasant feeling itself
- pleasure
a broader term covering satisfaction, delight, and happiness
- amusement
suggests light-hearted entertainment that makes you smile
- entertainment
more about the activity/event than the feeling
文法句型
have fun
get fun out of
for fun
用法筆記
Fun as a noun is uncountable, so it is never used with 'a' (❌ a fun) and has no plural form. Use 'a lot of fun' or 'so much fun' instead.
常見錯誤
2. If you do something for fun, you do it to amuse yourself rather than for a serio
好玩；玩樂
純粹為開心而非為實用目的
If you do something for fun, you do it to amuse yourself rather than for a serious, practical, or professional reason.
Selim started learning Cantonese just for fun, not because he needed it for work.
Selim 學廣東話只是為了好玩，不是因為工作需要。
for fun — purpose phrase
We built the treehouse purely for fun — it is not meant to be used as a real room.
我們蓋那座樹屋純粹是好玩，不是真的要當房間用。
Megan writes short stories for fun but has never tried to publish them.
Megan 寫短篇小說只是為了好玩，從來沒想過要出版。
The race was just a bit of fun between friends, not a real competition.
那場賽跑只是朋友之間好玩而已，不是真正的比賽。
- recreation
more formal; refers to activities done to relax
- leisure
refers to free time rather than the purpose of an action
文法句型
for fun
just for fun
purely for fun
用法筆記
This sense is most common in the fixed phrases 'for fun' and 'a bit of fun'. Unlike noun sense 1, it emphasises the purpose rather than the feeling.
常見錯誤
3. If you make fun of someone or something, you say unkind or mocking things about
嘲弄；取笑
以不友善的方式開玩笑嘲笑
If you make fun of someone or something, you say unkind or mocking things about them in order to amuse others at that person's expense, often causing embarrassment or hurt.
It is cruel to make fun of someone for the way they speak or dress.
嘲笑別人的說話方式或穿著打扮是很殘忍的。
make fun of + person — core pattern
The other kids made fun of Nikhil's glasses until the teacher stopped them.
其他小孩一直嘲笑 Nikhil 的眼鏡，直到老師出面制止。
I felt hurt when my brother made fun of my new haircut in front of everyone.
哥哥當著大家的面嘲笑我的新髮型，讓我覺得很受傷。
The comedian's routine made fun of politicians from both parties.
那位喜劇演員的段子嘲弄了兩黨的政治人物。
文法句型
make fun of + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'make fun of'. The noun cannot be used freely outside this construction — you cannot say 'fun was directed at him.'
常見錯誤
4. Fun describes light-hearted joking and silly behaviour where nothing has a serio
玩鬧
不嚴肅、輕鬆嬉鬧的行為
Fun describes light-hearted joking and silly behaviour where nothing has a serious purpose and the goal is simply amusement.
There is always a lot of fun and laughter whenever the cousins visit.
每次表兄弟姐妹來訪，家裡總是充滿歡笑和玩鬧。
The meeting began with some fun — a quick trivia game to wake everyone up.
會議一開始先來點輕鬆的玩鬧——玩個快問快答讓大家醒醒腦。
some fun — light-hearted activity
Do not take his teasing too seriously; it is all just fun and nothing mean.
別把他的調侃太當一回事，那都只是在玩鬧，沒有惡意。
The office party was full of fun, silly games, and terrible karaoke.
公司的派對上充滿了玩鬧、搞笑的遊戲和唱得很糟的卡拉 OK。
- playfulness
more formal; describes the quality of being light-hearted
- mischief
suggests slightly naughty or cheeky behaviour
- joking
focuses on verbal humour rather than general behaviour
- seriousness
the quality of being earnest or solemn
文法句型
full of fun
all in fun
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with noun sense 1 but emphasises the playful, unserious nature of the activity rather than the feeling it produces. Often appears with 'and laughter' or 'and games'.
5. If you say or do something in fun, your purpose is to make people laugh, not to
開玩笑
雖可能傷人但意在幽默
If you say or do something in fun, your purpose is to make people laugh, not to cause harm — even if someone might feel upset or offended by it.
Gabriela called her brother a clumsy giant, but she said it only in fun.
Gabriela 叫她哥哥笨手笨腳的巨人，但那只是開玩笑而已。
in fun — signalling a joke despite the words
I know that comment sounded harsh, but I promise I meant it in fun.
我知道那句話聽起來很刺耳，但我保證我只是開玩笑的。
Even when spoken in fun, certain remarks can still cause real hurt.
即使是開玩笑的話，有些話還是會真正傷到人。
His teasing was meant in fun, but Élise still felt embarrassed about it.
他的調侃本來是開玩笑的，但 Élise 還是覺得很尷尬。
- in earnest
seriously, not as a joke
- with malice
with the intention to hurt
文法句型
in fun
said in fun
meant in fun
用法筆記
The phrase 'in fun' typically appears after verbs like 'say', 'do', or 'mean'. It is used to reassure someone that no harm was intended. Distinguish from noun sense 3 (mockery): 'in fun' is harmless joking, whereas 'make fun of' is unkind.
常見錯誤
fun — 動詞
- funpresent simple I / you / we / they
- funs3rd person singular
- funning-ing form
- funnedpast simple
1. To talk playfully or tease someone in a light-hearted way, usually among friends
說笑；打趣
輕鬆地開玩笑、鬥嘴
To talk playfully or tease someone in a light-hearted way, usually among friends.
The teammates were funning each other in the locker room before the big game.
隊友們在比賽前更衣室裡互相打趣。
funning each other — reciprocal use
Christopher funned with the cashier while waiting for his change.
Christopher 邊等找零邊和店員說笑。
The two old friends funned about their embarrassing high-school photos.
兩位老朋友拿高中時代的尷尬照片互相說笑。
Stop funning around and help your dad carry the groceries inside.
別再鬧了，去幫你爸爸把雜貨搬進屋裡。
Sven was funning his little sister about her favourite cartoon character.
Sven 拿妹妹最喜歡的卡通人物來逗她。
文法句型
fun + with + person
be funning around
用法筆記
This verb is very informal and fairly rare in modern English. It is most commonly used in the present participle form ('funning') or simple past ('funned'). Learners should recognise it when reading or listening, but for everyday speaking and writing, 'joke', 'tease', or 'banter' are far more common.