manner

/ˈmænə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmænər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈma-nər/ (ame, mw)

manner — 名詞

1. the particular way in which you do something or the way something happens or is

1.名詞B1
釋義

方式；方法

做某件事的方式或過程

the particular way in which you do something or the way something happens or is experienced

例句

Owen recounted his childhood adventures in a humorous manner that made everyone laugh.

Owen 以幽默的方式講述他童年時的冒險經歷，惹得大家哈哈大笑。

in a + adjective + manner pattern

Abigail cooked the meat in the same manner her grandmother had always done.

Abigail 用她祖母一直以來的方式烹調肉類。

同義詞
  • way

    more general and neutral; can be used in most contexts where 'manner' fits

  • method

    implies a deliberate, step-by-step system rather than just a general way

  • fashion

    slightly more formal; very similar to 'manner' in the 'in a...fashion' pattern

  • mode

    more technical or formal; often used in computing, science, or statistics

文法句型

in a + adjective + manner

in the manner that...

manner of + noun

用法筆記

This is the broadest and most common sense. It often appears in the pattern 'in a + adjective + manner' (e.g. 'in a timely manner'). Differentiate from 'method', which implies a deliberate, step-by-step procedure rather than just a general way.

常見錯誤

❌She explained it in a manner.
✅She explained it in a clear manner.
💡'Manner' in this sense almost always needs a modifier or description telling the reader what kind of way.
❌What is the best manner to cook rice?
✅What is the best way to cook rice?
💡Use 'way' or 'method' for asking about a procedure; 'manner' sounds unnatural in direct questions about technique.

2. a way of making something that copies the style of a particular artist, place, o

2.名詞B2
釋義

風格

特定人物或時期的表現風格

a way of making something that copies the style of a particular artist, place, or period

例句

The young painter worked in the manner of the great Renaissance masters.

這位年輕的畫家以文藝復興大師的風格創作。

in the manner of + artist/style

Gabriel built the garden shed in the manner of a traditional Japanese teahouse.

Gabriel 以傳統日本茶室的風格建造了花園小屋。

同義詞
  • style

    more general and widely used; 'manner' is more formal and specific to artistic imitation

  • fashion

    similar meaning but slightly old-fashioned in this use

  • mode

    formal; used especially in art history and music

文法句型

in the manner of + noun

after the manner of + noun

用法筆記

Always appears in the fixed pattern 'in the manner of + noun'. Common in discussions of art, architecture, music, cooking, and literature. Do not confuse with sense 1 (WAY OF DOING), where 'manner' describes how a task is done rather than whose style it imitates.

常見錯誤

❌He cooks Italian manner.
✅He cooks in the manner of an Italian chef.
💡The pattern requires 'in the manner of' before the noun.

3. the way someone behaves or presents themselves, especially in their interactions

3.名詞B1
釋義

態度；舉止

待人接物的行為方式

the way someone behaves or presents themselves, especially in their interactions with other people

例句

Yael spoke to the interviewer in a calm and confident manner.

Yael 以冷靜而自信的態度與面試官交談。

adjective + manner describing behaviour

Ritu has a warm manner that puts everyone around her at ease.

Ritu 態度親切，讓身邊的每個人都感到很自在。

同義詞
  • demeanour

    more formal; strongly focuses on outward appearance and bearing

  • conduct

    more formal and general; can refer to overall moral behaviour

  • bearing

    formal; describes posture and physical presence rather than interaction style

  • attitude

    focuses on mindset and opinion rather than outward behaviour

文法句型

possessive + manner

manner towards + noun

用法筆記

Describes someone's general way of behaving or their personal style of interacting with others. Unlike sense 1 (WAY OF DOING), this sense is about social conduct and interpersonal style, not about how a task is performed. Frequently paired with adjectives describing personal qualities (warm, calm, gentle, brusque, formal).

常見錯誤

❌His manner to speak is very direct.
✅His manner of speaking is very direct.
💡Use 'manner of + gerund' not 'manner to + infinitive'.

4. the socially correct and polite ways of behaving in public or when dealing with

4.名詞A2
釋義

禮貌；禮儀

社交場合中禮貌的行為方式

the socially correct and polite ways of behaving in public or when dealing with other people — always used in the plural form 'manners'

例句

Élise taught her children good table manners from a very young age.

Élise 從小教導孩子良好的餐桌禮儀。

table manners — eating etiquette

It is bad manners to talk with food still in your mouth.

嘴裡含著食物講話是不禮貌的行為。

it is + adjective + manners to + infinitive

同義詞
  • etiquette

    more formal; refers to a complete system of polite rules rather than a person's behaviour

  • politeness

    focuses on the quality of being polite rather than specific behaviours

  • courtesy

    formal; emphasises respectful and considerate treatment of others

反義詞
  • rudeness

    the quality of being impolite or disrespectful

文法句型

good manners

bad manners

table manners

it is good/bad manners to + infinitive

用法筆記

Nearly always used in the plural 'manners'. The singular 'a manner' never means polite behaviour. Common with the adjectives 'good', 'bad', 'excellent', 'terrible', 'impeccable'. Frequently appears in the fixed expression 'table manners' and the construction 'it is good/bad manners to + infinitive'.

常見錯誤

❌He has very good manner.
✅He has very good manners.
💡'Manners' is always plural for polite behaviour.
❌She has no manner.
✅She has no manners.' or 'She has bad manners.
💡Never use the singular for this sense.

5. a way of referring to a wide variety of types or kinds of something — used only

5.名詞B2
釋義

種類

多種多樣的人事物（用於固定片語）

a way of referring to a wide variety of types or kinds of something — used only in the fixed phrases 'all manner of' and 'what manner of'

例句

The weekend market sold all manner of goods, from fresh vegetables to antique furniture.

週末市集販售各種種類的商品，從新鮮蔬菜到古董傢俱都有。

all manner of + plural noun

Eri has tried all manner of diets, but none of them produced lasting results.

Eri 嘗試過各式各樣的飲食法，但沒有一種能持久見效。

同義詞
  • type

    the general word for category; usable in everyday questions

  • kind

    very similar to 'type'; the most natural choice in spoken English

  • sort

    informal; very common in British English for categories

文法句型

all manner of + plural noun

what manner of + noun

用法筆記

Confined to two fixed patterns. 'All manner of X' means 'many different types of X' (e.g. 'all manner of problems' = many different problems). 'What manner of X' appears in literary or formal rhetorical questions and means 'what kind of X'. This sense rarely appears outside these two constructions.

常見錯誤

❌The shop sells all manners of books.
✅The shop sells all manner of books.
💡'Manner' stays singular in this phrase, even though it refers to many types.
❌What manner of food you like?
✅What kind of food do you like?
💡'What manner of...' is only used in literary or formal rhetorical questions, not everyday asking.