method

method — 名詞

1. A planned set of steps that you follow to achieve a particular result, often one

1.名詞A2
釋義

方法；方式

達到某目的的特定做法或程序

A planned set of steps that you follow to achieve a particular result, often one that has been tried and tested.

例句

Sahil developed a new method for cleaning solar panels using only water and a soft brush.

Sahil 發明了一種只用清水和軟刷清理太陽能板的新方法。

method for + gerund

The Kim family uses an old method to preserve vegetables for the winter months.

Kim 家使用一種古老的方法來保存蔬菜，以便度過冬季。

method to + infinitive

同義詞
  • technique

    emphasises practical skill and hands-on application; often used for arts, sports, crafts

  • approach

    broader than method; includes attitude and overall strategy, not just steps

  • procedure

    more formal than method; suggests an official, fixed set of steps in a workplace or institution

  • system

    suggests a set of rules or principles that work together as a whole

反義詞
  • guesswork

    doing something without a plan or reliable steps

  • chaos

    complete lack of order or method

文法句型

method of + gerund

method for + gerund

method to + infinitive

method of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Countable in this sense — always use an article or quantifier ('a method', 'the method', 'several methods'). Common grammatical patterns: 'method of doing something', 'method for doing something', and 'method to do something' are all acceptable, though 'method of' and 'method for' are more frequent in formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌I need to find method to solve this problem.
✅I need to find a method to solve this problem.
💡In this sense, 'method' is countable and requires a determiner.
❌This is the method how to cook rice.
✅This is a method for cooking rice.
💡'method' should not be followed directly by 'how'; use 'method for + gerund' or 'method of + gerund' instead.

2. The quality of doing things in an organised, careful way, following a clear plan

2.名詞B2
釋義

條理；秩序

做事有條不紊的品質

The quality of doing things in an organised, careful way, following a clear plan rather than acting randomly.

例句

There is a clear method to how Manuela organises her team's weekly schedule.

Manuela 安排團隊每週行程的方式很有條理。

there is method to + wh-clause

Critics said there was little method in the government's approach to education reform.

批評者認為政府的教育改革方針缺乏章法。

little method in + noun phrase

同義詞
  • orderliness

    direct synonym, same register, emphasises neat arrangement

  • organisation

    broader term; can refer to the act of arranging or the resulting structure

  • system

    suggests an established structure or routine that creates order

反義詞

文法句型

there is method in/to + noun phrase

with method

without method

用法筆記

Uncountable in this sense — do not use 'a method' when referring to the quality of being organised. Frequently appears in the fixed expression 'there is method in/to something' (or the idiom 'there is method in somebody's madness').

常見錯誤

❌There is a method in his madness.
✅There is method in his madness.
💡In this idiom, 'method' is uncountable and is used without an article.
❌Her method surprised me.' (ambiguous — may be read as sense 1)
✅The method in her planning surprised me.
💡Adding 'in her planning' clarifies you mean the quality of organisation, not a specific technique.

3. A style of acting in which the performer draws on their own memories, emotions,

3.名詞C1
釋義

方法演技

演員完全融入角色的表演技巧

A style of acting in which the performer draws on their own memories, emotions, and experiences to feel and behave like the character they are playing, rather than simply performing lines and actions from the outside.

例句

Aoi spent three months in a forest preparing for her role, using the Method to become the character.

Aoi 為了準備角色，在森林裡住了三個月，運用方法演技來融入角色。

the Method (capitalised) as acting technique

Many famous actors, including Gabriel, trained in Method acting at the same drama school in New York.

許多知名演員，包括 Gabriel，都在紐約同一所戲劇學校受過方法演技訓練。

同義詞
  • the Stanislavski system

    the original acting system developed by Konstantin Stanislavski on which Method acting is based

  • the Method

    shorter form, capitalised, referring to the same specific acting approach

反義詞
  • classical acting

    an acting style that emphasises external technique, voice, and movement rather than emotional recall

文法句型

the Method

Method acting

Method actor

用法筆記

Often capitalised as 'the Method' when referring to the specific Stanislavski-based acting technique. Use 'a Method actor' (with capital M) for someone who practices this style. Not to be confused with general 'acting method' (any acting technique) — the capitalised form distinguishes the specific school.

常見錯誤

❌He used method acting to learn English faster.
✅He used a method to learn English faster.
💡'Method acting' is a specific acting technique, not a general learning strategy.
❌I studied method acting in my cooking class.
✅I studied the Method at a drama school.
💡'Method acting' is specific to theatre and film performance.