issues
issues — 動詞
- issuespresent simple I / you / we / they
- issueses3rd person singular
- issuesing-ing form
- issuesedpast simple
1. to officially produce a document, statement, or other official item and make it
發布；發給
官方發布或發放物品
to officially produce a document, statement, or other official item and make it available for people to use or know about.
The city council issued a warning about the flood risk in low-lying areas.
市政府針對低窪地區的洪水風險發布了警告。
issue + warning (official notice)
New safety guidelines were issued to all factory workers this morning.
新的安全指導方針今早發給了所有工廠員工。
passive: be issued to [recipient]
The embassy issued Anjali her student visa within three working days.
大使館在三個工作日內發給了 Anjali 她的學生簽證。
Kenji issued a formal apology for his comments during the televised debate.
Kenji 為他在電視辯論中的言論正式發布了道歉聲明。
Each new recruit was issued a uniform, a helmet, and a pair of boots.
每位新兵都領到了一套制服、一頂頭盔和一雙靴子。
- publish
more specific to printed or digital materials made available to the public
- distribute
focuses on the act of handing things out rather than producing them
- release
often used for making information or media available to the public
文法句型
issue + noun phrase (statement, warning, passport)
issue + noun phrase + to + noun phrase (recipient)
issue + indirect object + direct object (double-object)
用法筆記
Often passive. The agent (the person or body that issues) is usually an official organisation such as a government, company, or institution.
常見錯誤
2. to come out or flow out from a particular place or source — used about smoke, wa
流出；冒出
從某處流出或冒出
to come out or flow out from a particular place or source — used about smoke, water, sound, light, or smells.
Thick grey smoke issued from the chimney of the old factory.
濃濃的灰煙從舊工廠的煙囪冒出來。
issue from + place (formal)
A strange sweet smell issued from the wooden box on the shelf.
一股甜甜的怪味從架子上的木盒散發出來。
issue from a source (smell)
Warm air issued through the vents when Henrik turned on the heating.
Henrik 打開暖氣後，暖風從通風口吹出來。
A faint sound of music issued from behind the closed classroom door.
一陣微弱的音樂聲從關著門的教室裡傳出來。
- enter
to go into a place
文法句型
issue + from + noun phrase (place/source)
issue + forth (archaic/formal)
用法筆記
This sense is restricted to formal or literary writing. In everyday speech, speakers would say 'come out of' or 'flow out of' instead.
常見錯誤
issues — 名詞
- issuessingular
- issuesesplural
1. A topic or concern that people discuss, argue about, or try to solve — for examp
議題；問題
人們討論或試圖解決的課題
A topic or concern that people discuss, argue about, or try to solve — for example, a political issue, a health issue, or a family issue.
Theo raised the issue of climate change at the town meeting.
Theo 在鎮民會議上提出了氣候變遷的議題。
collocation: raise an issue (bring up a topic)
The company is working hard to address safety issues after the factory inspection.
工廠檢查後，公司正努力處理安全問題。
collocation: address an issue (try to solve a problem)
Healthcare remains a key issue for voters ahead of the national election.
醫療保健仍是全國大選前選民關心的關鍵議題。
Nia wrote a report on environmental issues affecting local rivers and forests.
Nia 寫了一份關於影響當地河川與森林的環境議題報告。
The professor asked the students to debate the issue of free public transport.
教授要求學生辯論免費大眾運輸的議題。
文法句型
issue + about/of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used with verbs like raise, address, discuss, or tackle. The preposition about introduces the specific content of the issue.
常見錯誤
2. Describes the most important point or question that is being discussed or argued
爭議所在
討論中最關鍵的點
Describes the most important point or question that is being discussed or argued about in a situation.
The salary was not what mattered; at issue was whether the job offered any chance of growth.
重要的不是薪資；爭議的關鍵在於這份工作是否有成長的機會。
fixed phrase: be at issue
Both sides agreed on most points, but the cost remained the matter at issue.
雙方在大多數問題上達成共識，但成本仍然是爭議所在。
What is at issue here is not the price but the quality of the materials.
這裡的關鍵不是價格，而是材料的品質。
At issue in the court case was whether the company had broken the law.
這起訴訟的爭議點在於公司是否違法。
- in question
slightly less formal, same fixed-phrase structure
- under debate
emphasises the arguing aspect
文法句型
be at issue — used after a linking verb
用法筆記
This is a fixed phrase — it cannot be broken up (e.g. 'the issue at' is not correct). It is more formal than 'what matters' or 'the real question'.
3. To treat something as a bigger problem than it really is, often by complaining o
小題大作
把小事看得過於嚴重
To treat something as a bigger problem than it really is, often by complaining or arguing about it unnecessarily.
Ravindra was ten minutes late, but his boss made an issue of it and scolded him.
Ravindra 只遲到十分鐘，但他的主管卻小題大作，當面斥責他。
make an issue of + it (referring to a minor thing)
Adaeze did not want to make an issue of the time and cause tension.
Adaeze 不想為了時間問題小題大作而造成緊張氣氛。
The waiter brought the wrong drink, but Talia saw no point in making an issue of it.
服務生送錯飲料，但 Talia 覺得沒必要小題大作。
Camila made an issue of the broken printer and demanded a new one right away.
Camila 對印表機故障這件事小題大作，要求立刻換一台新的。
- make a fuss about
more informal, stronger complaining tone
- blow out of proportion
idiomatic, emphasises exaggeration
文法句型
make an issue of + noun/gerund
用法筆記
This phrase has a negative tone — it implies the speaker thinks the reaction is too strong for the situation. It is common in spoken and informal written English.
常見錯誤
4. To express strong disagreement with someone's statement, idea, or action.
反對；異議
對某人的話或行為強烈不同意
To express strong disagreement with someone's statement, idea, or action.
Lucas took issue with the reporter's claim about local benefits.
Lucas 不認同那位記者關於地方利益的說法。
take issue with + claim/statement
Several scientists took issue with the study's methods and sample size.
幾位科學家對該研究的方法與樣本數提出異議。
Hui took issue with her colleague's suggestion that the project was a waste of money.
Hui 不認同同事認為該專案浪費錢的說法。
The union took issue with management over the new working hours.
工會對管理層提出的新工作時數表示反對。
- agree with
opposite meaning — expressing support rather than disagreement
文法句型
take issue with + noun/person/statement
用法筆記
More formal than 'disagree with'. Often used in academic writing, journalism, or formal debates. The disagreement is usually expressed openly rather than just felt.
常見錯誤
5. To feel negative about someone or something in a way that affects how you behave
有心結；反感
對某人或某事感到困擾或不認同
To feel negative about someone or something in a way that affects how you behave toward them — often about personal dislikes or emotional difficulties.
Anya has issues with public speaking and gets very nervous before presentations.
Anya 對公開演講有心結，上台前都非常緊張。
have issues with + gerund (doing something)
The new manager had issues with how the team handled customer complaints.
新任主管對於團隊處理客訴的方式有意見。
Brian has issues with loud noises, so he wears earplugs on the train.
Brian 對噪音很反感，所以搭火車時會戴耳塞。
Lakshmi had issues with the hotel room being too small for her family.
Lakshmi 對飯店房間太小有意見，覺得不適合他們一家人。
- have a problem with
more direct, similar level of formality
- have concerns about
more formal, less emotional
- be comfortable with
feeling no negative feelings about something
文法句型
have issues with + noun/person/gerund
用法筆記
This phrase is common in informal conversation and can sound vague. In formal writing, 'have concerns about' or 'have objections to' may be more appropriate. Can also refer to emotional or psychological struggles ('trust issues', 'anger issues').
常見錯誤
6. To experience ongoing problems, difficulties, or disagreements in a situation or
有問題；衝突
在情況或關係中遇到困難或分歧
To experience ongoing problems, difficulties, or disagreements in a situation or relationship.
Sirin and her roommate have issues over cleaning duties and noise after midnight.
Sirin 和她的室友在打掃責任和深夜噪音方面有衝突。
have issues + over + topic of disagreement
The software team has been having issues with the new server since last week.
軟體團隊從上週起就在新伺服器上一直有問題。
Pim and Mateo had some issues during the group project and needed to talk things through.
Pim 和 Mateo 在團體專案期間有一些衝突，需要好好談一談。
Sophia is having issues with her internet connection at home.
Sophia 家裡的網路連線有問題。
- have problems with
more direct, slightly less idiomatic
- struggle with
stronger, suggests an ongoing effort
- get along with
opposite — having no difficulties in a relationship
文法句型
have issues (with + noun/person)
用法筆記
Often left vague on purpose — the speaker acknowledges a problem without specifying the exact details. When followed by 'with', it introduces the person or thing causing the difficulty.
常見錯誤
7. one part of a regularly produced newspaper, magazine, or journal, identified by
期號
報紙或雜誌定期出版的一期
one part of a regularly produced newspaper, magazine, or journal, identified by its date or its position in the series
The latest [hl]issue[/hl] of Anong's favourite fashion magazine arrived this morning.
Anong最喜歡的時尚雜誌最新一期今天早上送到了。
issue + of + publication name
Selim bought a rare first [hl]issue[/hl] of a 1960s comic book at auction.
Selim在拍賣會上買了一本1960年代漫畫書的珍貴第一期。
Eitan subscribes to the journal and receives a new [hl]issue[/hl] every month.
Eitan訂閱了這本期刊，每個月都會收到新的一期。
The library keeps old [hl]issue[/hl]s of National Geographic going back to 1920.
圖書館收藏了1920年代至今的《國家地理》雜誌各期。
常見錯誤
8. a process by which a company sells new stock to investors or provides extra shar
股票發行
公司向投資人發行股票
a process by which a company sells new stock to investors or provides extra shares to its existing shareholders
The firm announced a new [hl]issue[/hl] of shares to fund its overseas expansion.
該公司宣布發行新股，以資助其海外擴張計畫。
issue of shares + to fund/invest
Zuri bought shares in last month's stock [hl]issue[/hl] after reading the company report.
Zuri閱讀公司報告後，認購了上個月股票發行中的股份。
The rights [hl]issue[/hl] let existing shareholders buy more stock at a discount price.
這次增資發行讓現有股東得以用折扣價格購買更多股票。
Investors liked the share [hl]issue[/hl] and bought all stock within a week.
投資人對這次股票發行反應熱烈，一週內就買光了所有股票。
- offering
broader term that may include bonds and other securities
- floatation
refers specifically to the first time a company offers shares to the public
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'of shares' or 'stock issue'. Common in financial news and company announcements.
9. an official process in which documents, permits, or other items are given out to
發放；發行
正式提供或分發物品
an official process in which documents, permits, or other items are given out to the people who need or request them
The government confirmed that the [hl]issue[/hl] of new passports will begin next month.
政府確認新護照的發放將於下個月開始。
issue of [official documents]
The bank handles the [hl]issue[/hl] of credit cards for all its customers.
該銀行負責為所有客戶辦理信用卡的發行業務。
The postal service announced the [hl]issue[/hl] of stamps featuring Taiwan's native birds.
郵局宣布發行一套以台灣原生鳥類為主題的新郵票。
Hoa went to the town hall to apply for the [hl]issue[/hl] of a fishing licence.
Hoa去鎮公所申請領取新的釣魚執照。
- distribution
focuses on the act of giving things out rather than the official authorisation
用法筆記
Subject is typically an authority or institution (government, bank, agency). Object is typically official documents, licences, permits, or stamps.
10. the way something ends or the answer that is reached after a discussion or proce
結果；結局
最終的結論或解決方案
the way something ends or the answer that is reached after a discussion or process
After months of negotiation, they brought the dispute to a successful [hl]issue[/hl].
經過數月的談判，他們成功解決了這場糾紛。
bring to a successful issue — formal fixed expression
The board voted three times, but the meeting reached no clear [hl]issue[/hl].
董事會投票了三次，但會議沒有達成任何明確的結論。
The committee hopes to bring the long debate to a final [hl]issue[/hl] by Friday.
委員會希望在星期五之前為這場漫長的辯論畫下句點。
The lawyers could not agree, so the matter came to no satisfactory [hl]issue[/hl].
律師們無法達成共識，因此這件事沒有得到令人滿意的結果。
- outcome
the standard modern word for a final result
- result
more general; can refer to any consequence, not necessarily final
- resolution
emphasises the solving of a problem or conflict
用法筆記
This sense is now rare in everyday English. It survives mainly in fixed formal phrases such as 'bring something to a successful issue' or 'reach an issue'. The more common word for this meaning today is 'outcome' or 'result'.