none
none — 代名詞
1. used to say that no person or thing from a particular group is being referred to
沒有；無一
表示群體中沒有任何一個
used to say that no person or thing from a particular group is being referred to or is available — for instance, asking twenty people a question and finding that every single one answers the same way
Quan searched through every drawer, but none contained his missing passport.
Quan 找遍了每個抽屜，但沒有一個抽屜裡有他遺失的護照。
none as subject with plural verb
Liang offered three explanations for the delay, but none of them satisfied the manager.
Liang 對延誤提出了三個解釋，但沒有一個能讓經理滿意。
none + of + [plural pronoun]
The committee interviewed twelve candidates, yet none had the language skills the job required.
委員會面試了十二位候選人，卻沒有一位具備這份工作所需的語言能力。
Noor asked her classmates for a pen, but none of them had one to lend.
Noor 問同學有沒有筆可以借她，但沒有人有多的一支。
None of the money raised at the charity auction actually reached the children's hospital.
慈善拍賣會募得的款項，沒有一分錢真正進了那家兒童醫院。
none + of + [uncountable noun] with singular verb
- none of
- none at all
- none whatsoever
- almost none
- none but
文法句型
none + of + [plural noun/pronoun]
none + [singular verb] (formal)
none + [plural verb] (informal)
用法筆記
In formal writing, none is often treated as singular (None is available). In everyday spoken English, a plural verb is very common and widely accepted (None are available). Both are correct.
常見錯誤
none the wiser
idiomstill not knowing about something after being given an explanation or information
仍然不明白；還是不懂
Vivek read the instruction manual twice, but was still none the wiser about how to assemble the shelf.
Élise explained the maths problem step by step, yet her younger brother remained none the wiser.
none too
idiomnot at all; used before adjectives and adverbs to indicate the opposite of what follows
一點也不；毫不
The hotel room was none too clean when the family arrived for their holiday.
Luca was none too happy when he discovered his bicycle had been stolen from the garage.
second to none
idiombetter than anything or anyone else; the very best
首屈一指的；無人能及的
Of all the players on the team, Amira's shooting ability is second to none.
The bakery on Elm Street makes cakes that are second to none in the whole city.
none other than
idiomused to emphasize that a person or thing is surprising, famous, or important
正是；就是
The mystery guest at the ceremony was none other than the President herself.
The painting that sold for a million dollars was none other than a long-lost Van Gogh.
to refuse to accept, allow, or take part in something
拒絕接受；不允許
Christopher's mother would have none of his excuses for skipping homework.
The teacher said she would have none of the students' cheating during the exam.
To completely refuse to accept or participate in something.
完全拒絕
Mia offered to help, but Tom was having none of it.
The manager wanted none of the risky plan and rejected it.
none but
idiomUsed to mean 'only' or 'no one except'.
只有
None but the bravest soldiers entered the dark forest.
None but Sara knew the secret password to the club.
none the less
idiomDespite what has just been said; nevertheless.
仍然
The weather was terrible, but none the less we went hiking.
He failed the test; none the less, he kept studying hard.
none — 形容詞
- nonepositive
- nonercomparative
- nonestsuperlative
1. an old-fashioned form of the word 'no', used directly before a noun to mean 'not
沒有的；無
古語用法，置於名詞前表示「沒有任何」
an old-fashioned form of the word 'no', used directly before a noun to mean 'not any' — now mostly found in older literature, religious texts, and fixed expressions
In the old tale, the poor farmer had none food to feed his hungry children.
在那個古老的故事裡，可憐的農夫沒有任何食物可以餵飽他飢餓的孩子們。
archaic register: none + [noun]
The decree stated the kingdom had none gold and none silver to pay the soldiers.
古老的敕令指出，王國既無黃金也無白銀可以支付士兵的薪餉。
The knight swore that he had none fear of the dragon's fiery breath.
那位騎士發誓說，他對巨龍噴出的烈焰毫無畏懼。
archaic: none + [noun]
The hermit owned none possessions except a single wooden bowl and a woollen blanket.
那位隱士除了一個木碗和一條毛毯之外，沒有任何財產。
- none other
- none but
- none other than
文法句型
none + [noun]
用法筆記
This adjective use of none is rarely heard in modern everyday English. The equivalent modern construction uses 'no' instead: 'no food', 'no gold'. The main place it survives is in fixed expressions like 'none other' and 'none but'.
常見錯誤
none — 副詞
1. used before an adjective or adverb to give the meaning 'not at all' or 'in no wa
毫不；絲毫不
用於形容詞或副詞前加強否定語氣
used before an adjective or adverb to give the meaning 'not at all' or 'in no way', mostly appearing in everyday fixed phrases like 'none too' and 'none the wiser'
The food at the restaurant was none too impressive, but the service was excellent.
那家餐廳的食物一點也不出色，不過服務倒是很好。
none too + [adjective]
After the lecture, most students were still none the wiser about filing their returns.
聽完那場演講後，大多數學生對於如何報稅仍然一頭霧水。
none the wiser — fixed phrase meaning 'still not understanding'
Of all the players on the team, Amira's shooting ability is second to none.
在球隊所有球員當中，Amira 的投籃能力是首屈一指的。
Marco was none too pleased when his flight was delayed for the third time.
Marco 的航班一週內第三次被延誤，他對此一點也不高興。
The furniture instructions were none too clear, so Elara called customer service.
家具附上的說明書一點也不清楚，所以 Elara 打電話去客服詢問。
- none too
- none the wiser
- second to none
- not at all
the full phrasal equivalent; more explicit and less idiomatic than none
- by no means
stronger and more formal than 'not at all'
- nowhere near
informal alternative, often used with an adjective: nowhere near ready
文法句型
none + too + [adjective/adverb]
none + the + [comparative adjective]
用法筆記
Unlike the pronoun sense, the adverb none does NOT take 'of' after it. It attaches directly to an adjective or adverb: none too fast, none the better. The phrase 'none the wiser' is the most common fixed expression in this category.
常見錯誤
none — 名詞
1. in the Christian monastic tradition, one of the set times for daily communal pra
申初經
基督教每日祈禱的第五時辰（下午三時）
in the Christian monastic tradition, one of the set times for daily communal prayer, observed at the ninth hour after sunrise, which corresponds to about three o'clock in the afternoon
The monks gathered in the chapel to chant the office of None at three o'clock.
修士們聚集在禮拜堂，在下午三點整誦唱申初經。
the office of None — fixed collocation
In medieval monasteries, None was recited after the midday meal before the evening work began.
在中世紀的歐洲修道院裡，申初經是在午餐之後、傍晚工作開始之前誦讀的。
The bell tower called the brothers to prayer for the hour of None each afternoon.
鐘樓響起鐘聲，召喚修士們前去參加每天下午的申初經祈禱。
The monastery's daily routine included the prayer service of None, observed in the mid-afternoon.
修道院的日常作息包括了申初經祈禱儀式，在午後進行。
context clue: 'prayer service of None'
- office of None
- hour of None
- chant None
- prayer of None
文法句型
the office of None
the hour of None
用法筆記
This noun sense is a specialized religious term. Most English speakers will never encounter it outside of historical novels, descriptions of monastic life, or discussions of Christian liturgy. It is unrelated in meaning to the common pronoun and adverb uses of none.
同根字
- nobody代名詞A2
- no one代名詞A2
- nothing代名詞A2
- nowhere副詞B1
- nonetheless副詞B2
- nonentity名詞C2
常見搭配
副詞搭配
- almost none
- nearly none
- virtually none
常用片語
- none at all
- none whatsoever
- none the wiser
- none too
- second to none