lend
lend — 動詞
- lendpresent simple I / you / we / they
- lendshe / she / it
- lentpast simple
- lending-ing form
1. To let another person use an item that is yours, on the understanding that they
借給
將物品暫時給他人使用
To let another person use an item that is yours, on the understanding that they will return it after a short period.
Jason lent Eshe his bicycle for the weekend trip to the beach.
Jason 把他的腳踏車借給 Eshe 去海灘過週末。
lend + person + thing
Could you lend me a pen? I forgot to bring mine to class.
可以借我一支筆嗎？我忘記帶筆來上課了。
request form: could you lend me...
The librarian said she cannot lend magazines to students overnight.
圖書館員說雜誌不能外借給學生帶回家過夜。
lend + thing + to + person (negative permission)
Sora asked the neighbour to lend him a ladder so he could clean the gutters.
Sora 請鄰居借給他一把梯子，好清理排水溝。
lend + him + thing + reason clause
My grandmother never lends her jewellery to anyone, not even her own children.
我祖母從來不把珠寶借給任何人，連自己的子女也不借。
- lend someone a hand
- lend out
- lend money
- lend support
- loan
More common in American English; can be used as a verb similarly to lend
- let someone use
Less formal; emphasises permission rather than temporary transfer
文法句型
lend + person + thing
lend + thing + to + person
用法筆記
Frequently used in the double-object construction: lend + person + thing (e.g. lend me a book). The opposite action is borrow: you borrow from someone who lends to you.
常見錯誤
2. When a bank supplies money to a borrower who must repay the sum received, usuall
貸款
銀行等機構提供資金並收取利息
When a bank supplies money to a borrower who must repay the sum received, usually while charging a fee known as interest for the service.
The bank agreed to lend the Watanabe family enough money to buy their first home.
銀行同意貸款給渡邊家，金額足以購買他們的第一間房子。
lend + family + money + purpose
Bilal is worried that the credit union will not lend him the funds he needs for his business.
Bilal 擔心信用合作社不願意貸款給他創業所需的資金。
Small banks often lend money to local farmers at lower interest rates than large institutions do.
小銀行貸款給當地農民的利率通常比大型金融機構低。
lend + money + to + borrower + rate detail
The government lent five million dollars to the railway company to repair damaged tracks.
政府貸款五百萬美元給該鐵路公司，用以修復受損的軌道。
passive-like: subject lends + amount + to + recipient
- lend money at interest
- lend funds
- lend at a rate
- lend responsibly
- advance
More formal; often used for money given before it is earned or due
- provide credit
Focuses on the arrangement rather than the transfer
文法句型
lend + money + to + person / organization
lend + person / organization + money
用法筆記
Subject is typically a financial institution (bank, credit union, government), though individuals can lend money informally to each other. The interest rate is the percentage the borrower pays extra.
常見錯誤
3. A thing or feature gives a particular character or impression to a person, place
增添
賦予某種特質或氛圍
A thing or feature gives a particular character or impression to a person, place, or situation, making that quality noticeably part of it.
The warm lighting in the café lends a cosy atmosphere to the whole room.
咖啡廳裡溫暖的燈光為整個房間增添了一種舒適的氣氛。
lend + quality + to + place (abstract quality)
Isabela's years of teaching experience lend credibility to her new book about education.
Isabela 多年的教學經驗為她關於教育的新書增添了可信度。
experience + lends + credibility + to + noun
The old stone walls lend a feeling of history to the newly renovated building.
古老的石牆為這棟新翻修的建築增添了一份歷史感。
Rodrigo's calm voice lent an air of authority to the emergency announcement.
Rodrigo 冷靜的聲音為緊急公告增添了一股威嚴的氣勢。
person's attribute lends + quality + to + situation
- lend credibility to
- lend weight to
- lend support to
- lend an air of
- lend a sense of
- remove
Take away a quality
- detract from
Reduce the positive quality of something
文法句型
lend + quality noun + to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Subject is usually an abstract thing (feature, quality, experience) rather than a person acting deliberately. Not used in imperative form. Frequently appears in formal or descriptive writing.
4. Used to say that something is naturally appropriate for a particular purpose, us
適用於
事物本身適合某種用途或處理方式
Used to say that something is naturally appropriate for a particular purpose, use, or way of being interpreted.
This novel lends itself well to being adapted into a film because of its strong plot.
這本小說因為情節緊湊，很適合改編成電影。
lend itself + to + being + past participle
The data gathered in the study does not lend itself to any simple interpretation.
這項研究收集到的數據無法用任何簡單的方式來解讀。
negative: does not lend itself to + noun
Liam's singing voice lends itself beautifully to jazz and blues music.
Liam 的歌聲非常適合演唱爵士樂和藍調音樂。
lend itself + adverb + to + noun
The large open kitchen lends itself to hosting dinner parties for many guests.
那間寬敞的開放式廚房很適合舉辦多人參加的晚宴。
- lend itself to analysis
- lend itself to interpretation
- lend itself well to
- lend itself naturally to
- be suited to
Similar meaning but does not require a reflexive pronoun
- be appropriate for
More general; focuses on correctness rather than natural fit
文法句型
lend itself + to + noun phrase
lend itself + to + being + past participle
用法筆記
Always requires 'itself' as the object and 'to' as the following preposition. The subject is an inanimate thing or abstract concept — not a person. 'Well' is a common adverb inserted before 'to'.
常見錯誤
lend itself to
phrasal verbTo be suitable for a particular use or purpose.
適合
This old barn lends itself to conversion into a studio.
The novel's plot lends itself to a film adaptation.
lend a hand
idiomTo help someone, especially with a practical task or physical work.
幫忙；助一臂之力
When Anong was moving her furniture into the new apartment, Ishaan offered to lend a hand.
The neighbours all lent a hand cleaning up the park after the storm passed through.
lend an ear
idiomTo listen to someone in a patient and sympathetic way, especially when they are upset.
傾聽；耐心聆聽
After Talia's difficult day at work, her roommate sat down and lent a sympathetic ear.
The school counsellor is always willing to lend an ear to students who feel anxious.
lend weight to
idiomTo make an opinion, argument, or statement seem more likely to be true or more convincing.
增加說服力；使更可信
The new scientific study lends weight to the theory that exercise improves memory.
Recent earthquake data lends weight to the warning that the region is at high risk.
lend your name to
idiomTo let it be known publicly that you support a particular cause, event, or organization, often allowing your name to be used for publicity.
掛名支持；公開聲援
The famous scientist lent her name to the climate change awareness campaign.
Several well-known actors lent their names to the charity fundraiser last year.
To provide assistance or support to someone.
伸出援手
Maya gave a helping hand to her elderly neighbor with groceries.
Can you lend a helping hand to finish this project on time?
To make something appear more believable or probable.
使…顯得更可信
The witness's story lent colour to the detective's theory.
Does the new evidence lend colour to the accusation?
To listen carefully and sympathetically to someone.
傾聽
Sara lent an ear to her friend's troubles after school.
Could you lend an ear to my presentation before the meeting?
To give someone assistance with a task or activity.
幫忙
Diego lent his sister a hand with moving the furniture.
Will you lend me a hand with these heavy boxes?
To publicly support or endorse a cause, event, or product.
公開支持
The famous singer lent her name to the charity concert.
Many scientists lent their names to the climate petition.
To make an idea or claim seem more valid or believable.
支持（觀點）
The new data lends support to the climate change theory.
Does the report lend credence to the rumors about the merger?