message
/ˈmesɪdʒ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmesɪdʒ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈme-sij/ (ame, mw) · /ˈmes.ɪdʒ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmes.ɪdʒ/ (ame, ipa)
message — 名詞
- messagesingular
- messagesplural
1. a brief spoken or written communication that one person passes to another, typic
訊息；留言
以口頭、書面或電子方式傳遞的簡短資訊
a brief spoken or written communication that one person passes to another, typically because they are unable to talk face to face at that moment.
Hari left a message for Elena saying the meeting had been moved to Friday afternoon.
Hari 留了訊息給 Elena，說會議改到星期五下午。
leave a message for + person + that-clause
Shirin received a voice message from her sister, who was traveling in South Korea.
Shirin 收到姊姊從南韓旅行時傳來的語音訊息。
receive a message from + person/place
The receptionist took a message when Gabriel called, but forgot to pass it on.
櫃檯人員接到 Gabriel 的來電留言，但忘了轉達。
Pim sent a text message to his landlord to confirm the moving date.
Pim 傳了簡訊給房東，確認搬家日期。
- note
shorter and almost always written; less formal than 'message'
- communication
more formal and broader in scope, often used for official exchanges
- memo
a written message within an organization, more formal
文法句型
leave/ send/ get + a message
message + from/ to/ for
用法筆記
This is the broadest sense of 'message' and applies to any short communication — spoken, written, or electronic. In the phrase 'leave a message', it often refers to a recorded phone message or a note passed through a third person.
常見錯誤
2. a signal that travels through the nervous system, carrying information between t
神經訊號
神經系統在大腦與身體之間傳遞的訊號
a signal that travels through the nervous system, carrying information between the brain and other parts of the body.
The nerves in Ignacio's fingers sent a message when he touched the hot pan.
Ignacio 的手指碰到熱鍋時，神經發送了訊息。
nerves send a message to the brain
A message traveled along Ayana's nerve path when the doctor tapped her knee.
Ayana 的膝蓋被醫生敲打時，一個訊號沿著她的神經路徑傳遞。
message travels along a nerve path
A bicycle fall damaged Felipe's nerve cells, blocking messages from his brain to his legs.
Felipe 從腳踏車上摔下來，傷到神經細胞，阻斷了大腦傳到腿部的訊息。
After eating sugar, Tara's brain sends a chemical message to release insulin from the pancreas.
Tara 吃糖時，大腦會發送化學訊號到胰臟以分泌胰島素。
文法句型
send + a message + from/ to [body part]
用法筆記
This sense is primarily used in biology and medicine. The word is used with verbs like 'send', 'carry', 'travel', and 'block', usually in the singular with 'a' or in the plural.
常見錯誤
3. the central point or lesson that an author, speaker, film-maker, or artist hopes
核心思想
作品或演說想傳達的主要理念
the central point or lesson that an author, speaker, film-maker, or artist hopes to get across to people.
The message of the film was that family matters more than money or success.
這部電影傳達的訊息是：家庭比金錢或成功更重要。
the message of [work] + that-clause
Nkechi's speech carried a clear message about protecting the environment for future generations.
Nkechi 的演說傳達了明確的訊息，呼籲為後代保護環境。
carry a clear message about [topic]
Ezra read the report three times but could not find the message about job cuts.
Ezra 把那份公司報告讀了三遍，還是找不到關於裁員的訊息。
The artist's work sends a powerful message about the human cost of war.
這位藝術家的作品傳達出關於戰爭對人類造成的慘痛代價的強烈訊息。
文法句型
the message of [noun]
message + that-clause
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this meaning is abstract — the 'message' is not a specific piece of information but an overall lesson, argument, or moral. Common with 'of' (the message of the book) or a that-clause (its message is that...).
常見錯誤
4. the meaning that a person figures out from someone else's indirect hints or acti
領會（暗示）
從他人間接言行中理解到的含意
the meaning that a person figures out from someone else's indirect hints or actions, without those things being stated directly.
After Sophia yawned three times, Hao finally got the message and ended the conversation.
Sophia 打了三次哈欠後，Hao 終於領會到意思，結束了談話。
get the message + and + action taken
The landlord raised the rent, hoping the tenants would get the message and leave.
房東調漲房租，希望房客能明白他的用意然後搬走。
Elena did not get the message when her date kept checking the time during dinner.
約會對象在晚餐時一直看時間，但 Elena 沒有察覺到對方的暗示。
When the manager stopped inviting Amihan, she got the message and found a new job.
當主管不再邀請 Amihan 時，她明白對方的意思，找到了新工作。
- take the hint
more polite and slightly more formal; same meaning
文法句型
get the message
用法筆記
This sense is almost exclusively used in the fixed expression 'get the message'. The phrase means 'understand what someone is indirectly trying to tell you'. It does not have a direct object (you cannot 'get the message something'). The subject is usually a person who has been missing hints.
常見錯誤
5. a strong signal or idea that someone's actions or words deliberately communicate
傳達的信號
透過行動刻意傳達給他人的強烈信號或立場
a strong signal or idea that someone's actions or words deliberately communicate to other people, often with a social or political purpose.
By hiring people from different backgrounds, the company sent a message that it valued diversity.
這間公司雇用不同背景的人，傳達出他們重視多元的訊息。
send a message that + clause (deliberate signal)
Quinn chose to quit and sent a strong message to management about working conditions.
Quinn 選擇辭職，向管理層傳達了關於工作條件的強烈訊息。
send a strong message to [audience] about [issue]
The new law sent a clear message that crime would not be tolerated.
這項新法律傳達了明確的訊息：絕不縱容犯罪。
Selim knew that leaving early would send the wrong message to his new team.
Selim 知道提早離開會給新團隊傳達錯誤的訊息。
文法句型
send (out) a message
send a clear message
用法筆記
Common in the phrases 'send a message' and 'send a clear/strong message'. The 'message' here is not a literal piece of information — it is an impression or signal created by an action. Frequently used in political, social, or workplace contexts.
常見錯誤
message — 動詞
- messagepresent simple I / you / we / they
- messages3rd person singular
- messaging-ing form
- messagedpast simple
1. to communicate with someone by writing a brief electronic note on a phone or com
傳訊；發訊息
用手機或電腦傳送簡短訊息給他人
to communicate with someone by writing a brief electronic note on a phone or computer.
Eri messaged Marta on WhatsApp to ask about the homework assignment.
Eri 在 WhatsApp 上傳訊息給 Marta，問作業的事情。
message + [person] + on [platform]
Obi messaged his manager that he would be late due to the train delay.
Obi 傳訊息給主管說他因為火車誤點會遲到。
message + [person] + that-clause
Gita messaged Sivan a photo so they could meet at the concert entrance.
Gita 傳了一張照片給 Sivan，這樣他們可以在演唱會入口碰面。
Ziad said he would message later when he had more information about the flight.
Ziad 說他晚點有航班進一步資訊時會再傳訊息。
文法句型
message + someone
message + someone + on/ through/ via [platform]
message + that-clause
用法筆記
This verb is informal and primarily used for digital messaging (text, WhatsApp, Messenger, etc.). It can be used with or without a direct object: 'I messaged her' (transitive) or 'I'll message later' (intransitive). In formal writing, 'send a message to' or 'text' is often preferred.