grant
/ɡrɑːnt/ (bre, ipa) · [ɡrˈænt] /ɡrænt/ (ame, ipa) · [ɡrˈænt] /ˈgrant/ (ame, mw)
grant — 名詞
- grantsingular
- grantsplural
1. money provided by a government or public body to an individual or group for a de
補助金
政府或機構為特定目的提供的款項
money provided by a government or public body to an individual or group for a defined purpose, such as research, education, or community development.
The university received a large government grant to study renewable energy sources.
那所大學收到一筆龐大的政府補助金，用於研究可再生能源。
grant + to-infinitive (purpose)
Mayumi applied for a research grant to fund her project on clean water.
Mayumi 申請了一筆研究補助金，用來資助她的淨水計畫。
apply for + grant + to-infinitive
Without the arts grant, the small theatre would have closed its doors.
如果沒有那筆藝術補助金，這家小劇院早就關門了。
The government announced new grants for businesses affected by the flood.
政府宣布為受水災影響的企業提供新的補助金。
Haruto used his student grant to pay for textbooks and living costs.
Haruto 用他的學生補助金來支付教科書和生活費。
- award
often for achievements or merit rather than financial need
- subsidy
usually ongoing financial support, not a one-time sum
- scholarship
specifically for education, based on merit or need
- loan
money that must be repaid with interest
文法句型
grant + to + infinitive (purpose)
grant + for + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used with verbs like receive, get, apply for, award, and announce. The purpose of the grant is introduced by to-infinitive or for + noun.
常見錯誤
2. Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885), originally named Hiram Ulysses Grant, an American
格蘭特
美國南北戰爭將領、第18任總統
Ulysses S. Grant (1822–1885), originally named Hiram Ulysses Grant, an American general who led the Union Army during the American Civil War and later served as the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877.
Ulysses S. Grant accepted the surrender of the Confederate Army in 1865.
Ulysses S. Grant 於 1865 年接受了南方邦聯軍隊的投降。
historical figure: American Civil War general
The face of Ulysses S. Grant appears on the US fifty-dollar bill.
Ulysses S. Grant 的頭像印在美國五十元紙鈔上。
A bronze statue of Ulysses S. Grant on horseback stands at the base of Capitol Hill in Washington.
一座 Ulysses S. Grant 騎馬的銅像矗立在華盛頓特區國會山腳下。
Historians credit Ulysses S. Grant with advancing civil rights through the Department of Justice during his presidency.
歷史學家認為 Ulysses S. Grant 在總統任內透過司法部推進了民權運動。
用法筆記
This is a biographical entry. Ulysses S. Grant is referred to as a historical figure, not a common noun.
grant — 動詞
- grantpresent simple I / you / we / they
- grantshe / she / it
- grantedpast simple
- granting-ing form
1. to officially provide something that someone has requested — for example, granti
授予；准許
正式給予或允許所請求的事物
to officially provide something that someone has requested — for example, granting a request, permission, a visa, or a legal right.
The manager granted Tomás's request for a week of unpaid leave.
經理批准了 Tomás 休一週無薪假的請求。
grant + someone's + request
Yumi's student visa application for Canada was granted within two weeks.
Yumi 前往加拿大的學生簽證申請在兩週內就獲准了。
passive: visa was granted
The court granted the family the right to visit the property each month.
法院授予這家人每月探望該房產一次的權利。
Charlotte's professor granted her permission to submit the essay two days late after she showed a doctor's note.
Charlotte 的教授在她出示醫生證明後，准許她延後兩天繳交報告。
The city council granted permission to build a new park on the empty lot.
市議會批准在空地興建一座新公園。
文法句型
grant + something
grant + someone + something
grant + something + to + someone
be granted + something
用法筆記
Often used in passive constructions (something is granted). Common objects: request, permission, visa, right, access, leave. The recipient can follow directly (grant him access) or be introduced by to (grant access to him).
常見錯誤
2. to accept the truth of a point, especially as a prelude to raising a contrasting
姑且承認
先承認某觀點正確，再提出異議
to accept the truth of a point, especially as a prelude to raising a contrasting argument — for example, granting that an opponent has a valid reason before explaining why you still disagree.
I grant that Wei's proposal costs half as much, but we must also check its reliability.
我承認 Wei 的方案成本只要一半，但我們也必須檢查其可靠性。
grant + that-clause + but [contrast]
Mira granted that the new hire had worked hard but still felt some concern.
Mira 承認那位新員工工作很努力，但仍有些顧慮。
grant + that-clause + but [contrast]
The judge granted that the evidence was weak, yet she also noted the witness's testimony was credible.
法官承認證據薄弱，但她同時也指出證人的證詞具有可信度。
We must grant that the situation has improved, even if only a little.
我們必須承認情況有所改善，即使只是好轉了一點點。
Ravindra granted that his teammate had a point but held his ground.
Ravindra 承認隊友說得有道理，但仍堅持自己的立場。
- admit
more general; can be about mistakes or faults
- concede
stronger sense of yielding after an argument
- acknowledge
neutral; can be about facts or contributions
文法句型
grant + that-clause
grant + someone + that-clause
用法筆記
Almost always introduces a contrast: the speaker concedes one point before raising a stronger counterargument. Common in formal writing, debates, and polite disagreement. The that-clause can sometimes be omitted in spoken English with 'Granted, ...'
常見錯誤
3. to accept a statement as correct without stopping to question or verify it — for
假定……為真
未經查證即假定為真
to accept a statement as correct without stopping to question or verify it — for example, granting that the shop will be open on a public holiday simply because it usually is.
Fatima simply granted the meeting was at two o'clock and never checked the email confirmation.
Fatima 理所當然地認為會議是下午兩點，根本沒去檢查郵件確認函。
grant + that-clause (assumption without checking)
Jabari had always granted his sister would take over the family store.
Jabari 一直認定他姊姊會接手經營家裡的商店。
Dewi granted the hotel would supply towels and left hers at home.
Dewi 認定旅館會提供毛巾，所以把自備的毛巾留在家裡了。
Astrid granted the train would arrive on time, but it was an hour late.
Astrid 認定火車會準時到站，結果卻誤點了一小時。
Many commuters grant that the subway will run on schedule until a signal failure causes delays.
許多通勤族想當然地認為地鐵會準時運行，直到號誌故障造成誤點才發現問題。
- assume
very common; neutral about whether the belief is justified
- presume
suggests a reasonable basis for the belief
- take for granted
implies the belief may be careless or unappreciative
文法句型
grant + that-clause
take + it + for granted + that-clause
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with verb sense 4 (take for granted), but is used with a that-clause to express an unquestioned belief about a specific situation. The phrase take it for granted (that...) is far more common in everyday English.
常見錯誤
4. to not show or feel that you value someone or something, because you are so used
視為理所當然
因習慣而忽略其價值或重要性
to not show or feel that you value someone or something, because you are so used to having them or it that you stop noticing how important they are — for example, taking a friend's kindness or clean drinking water for granted.
After a year abroad, Roya realized she had taken her parents for granted.
在國外住了一年後，Roya 才發現自己一直把父母的支持視為理所當然。
take + someone + for granted
Caleb took it for granted that his car would start every morning.
Caleb 理所當然地認為他的車每天早上都能發動。
take + it + for granted + that-clause
Many residents take clean tap water for granted until a shortage hits.
許多居民將乾淨的自來水視為理所當然，直到缺水才意識到它的可貴。
Ezra felt his boss took his hard work for granted and never said thanks.
Ezra 覺得主管把他努力工作視為理所當然，從來不說謝謝。
Most young people take their physical fitness for granted until a minor injury keeps them off the court.
大多數年輕人把體能狀況視為理所當然，直到一次小受傷讓他們無法上場打球。
- underestimate
to think something is less valuable than it really is
- overlook
to fail to notice or appreciate
- take lightly
informal; to treat something as unimportant
- appreciate
to recognize and be grateful for value
- value
to consider something important and worthwhile
文法句型
take + someone/something + for granted
take + it + for granted + that-clause
用法筆記
Only used in the construction take + object + for granted. The object can be a person, a thing, or a that-clause (with it as a placeholder). Common in past tense to express regret: 'I took her for granted.' Not used in other grammatical patterns of grant.