notice
/ˈnəʊtɪs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnəʊtɪs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnō-təs/ (ame, mw) · /ˈnəʊ.tɪs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnoʊ.t̬ɪs/ (ame, ipa)
notice — 動詞
- noticepresent simple I / you / we / they
- noticeshe / she / it
- noticedpast simple
- noticing-ing form
1. to use your senses to realize that a person or thing is present, often without s
注意到；察覺
透過感官察覺到某人或某事
to use your senses to realize that a person or thing is present, often without searching for it
Aylin noticed a strange smell coming from the kitchen.
Aylin 注意到廚房傳來一股怪味。
notice + noun phrase (concrete object)
Did you notice that Hyun had dyed his hair a bright shade of blue?
你有注意到 Hyun 把頭髮染成亮藍色了嗎？
notice + that-clause
I noticed how carefully Nala arranged the flowers in the vase.
我注意到 Nala 很仔細地把花插在花瓶裡。
Tamar noticed a sharp pain in her wrist after typing all day.
打了一整天的字後，Tamar 察覺到手腕一陣刺痛。
Kabir walked straight past without noticing the sign on the door.
Kabir 直接走過去，沒有注意到門上的指示牌。
文法句型
notice + noun/pronoun
notice + that-clause
notice + wh-clause (how/where/when/what)
notice + noun/pronoun + verb-ing
用法筆記
Commonly used in negative constructions (didn't notice, without noticing) to express a failure to perceive. The object can be a physical thing, a person, a change, a sound, or a physical feeling. Unlike 'watch' or 'observe', 'notice' does not imply deliberate or sustained attention — it suggests something comes into your awareness.
常見錯誤
2. to cause someone to receive public attention or be recognized for their talents
受關注；賞識
因才能而受到公眾注意
to cause someone to receive public attention or be recognized for their talents or achievements — typically used when a person with influence (a critic, manager, or media figure) discovers someone's ability
The young pianist was noticed by a famous music teacher after her school concert.
那位年輕鋼琴家在學校音樂會後受到一位知名音樂老師的賞識。
passive: be noticed by + agent
Antonia's colorful paintings were noticed by a gallery owner visiting the show.
Antonia 色彩繽紛的畫作在展覽中受到一位畫廊老闆的關注。
Indra hoped his short stories would get noticed by a publisher one day.
Indra 希望他的短篇小說有一天能得到出版社的賞識。
Matthew was noticed for his ability to solve problems quickly under pressure.
Matthew 因能在壓力下快速解決問題而受到關注。
A local chef got noticed after a food critic praised her special noodle dish.
一位當地廚師在美食評論家稱讚她的特製麵條料理後，開始受到關注。
- discover
suggests finding someone with talent before others do; used in talent contexts
- single out
implies selection from a group for special attention
- recognize
implies official or public acknowledgement of someone's worth
- overlook
fail to notice someone's talent or achievement
文法句型
be noticed + by + agent
get noticed + by + agent
be noticed + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Nearly always in the passive voice (be noticed or get noticed). The agent is typically a person or organisation with influence, such as a critic, talent scout, manager, or media outlet. Not used for everyday observation of objects — saying 'I noticed a good singer' does not carry this sense.
常見錯誤
notice — 名詞
- noticesingular
- noticesplural
1. a written sign, printed sheet, or screen display that provides information, inst
佈告；公告
張貼或展示的資訊或指示
a written sign, printed sheet, or screen display that provides information, instructions, or a warning to people who see it.
There was a notice on the wall telling everyone about the office move.
牆上有一張公告，告知大家辦公室要搬遷。
The teacher pinned a notice to the classroom door listing the exam dates.
老師在教室門上釘了一張通知，上面列出考試日期。
collocation: pin up / put up a notice
Minho read the notice outside the library and found out it was closed for repairs.
Minho 閱讀了圖書館門外的公告，才知道圖書館因維修關閉。
A large notice at the park entrance said dogs were not allowed in the playground.
公園入口處的大型告示牌寫著，禁止狗進入遊戲區。
Harper put up a notice on the community board to advertise her piano lessons.
Harper 在社區佈告欄上貼了一則通知，宣傳她的鋼琴課。
- announcement
more general — can be spoken or in any medium; 'notice' specifically implies something posted or displayed
- sign
often a physical board or panel; 'notice' can be a smaller paper or digital message
- bulletin
usually a short official news report; less common in everyday contexts
文法句型
notice + about/of + noun phrase
用法筆記
A notice can be a physical sign, a piece of paper on a wall, or an electronic message displayed in a public space. The verb that follows is often 'said', 'read', or 'announced'.
常見錯誤
2. a short article in a newspaper or magazine that gives an opinion on a recent pla
評論；劇評
報章雜誌對表演或書籍的評論
a short article in a newspaper or magazine that gives an opinion on a recent play, film, book, or concert — especially one written by a critic.
The play received good notices in all the major newspapers.
這齣戲在所有主要報紙上都獲得了好評。
collocation: receive good/bad notices
Anthony was thrilled when he read the notices praising his first novel.
Anthony 看到報上對他第一部小說的讚揚時非常興奮。
The film got terrible notices, so very few people went to see it.
那部電影的評價很差，所以去看的人很少。
Critics gave the concert excellent notices, calling it a night to remember.
樂評人對這場音樂會給予極高評價，稱之為一個難忘的夜晚。
文法句型
receive/get + (adjective) + notices
notices + of/about + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural ('notices') when referring to critical reviews. In this sense, 'notices' does NOT mean written announcements — it means published critical opinions.
常見錯誤
3. advance word given ahead of an upcoming event, allowing people time to get ready
事先通知
提前告知未來將發生的事
advance word given ahead of an upcoming event, allowing people time to get ready or respond.
The company gave its workers a month's notice before closing the factory.
公司在關閉工廠前一個月通知了員工。
collocation: notice before + event
You must give two weeks' notice to cancel your membership.
你必須提前兩週通知才能取消會籍。
grammar: (time period) + notice
The landlord gave us notice that the rent would go up in three months.
房東通知我們，三個月後房租將調漲。
Please give us advance notice of any changes to your travel plans.
行程如有任何變更，請提前告知我們。
Ziad left without notice, and nobody was ready for his departure.
Ziad 沒有事先通知就離開了，沒有人對他的離去有準備。
- warning
stronger — suggests danger or a negative event; 'notice' is more neutral
- notification
more formal, often written; 'notice' is common in everyday language
- forewarning
formal and less common; stronger sense of alert
- surprise
something unexpected that happens without advance notice
文法句型
notice + that-clause
notice + of + noun phrase
(amount) + notice
用法筆記
This sense is always uncountable; you cannot say 'a notice' to mean advance warning. Use 'some notice', 'enough notice', or a time phrase like 'two weeks' notice'. Frequently used with 'advance', 'written', 'reasonable', or 'prior'.
常見錯誤
4. the time between announcing your departure from a job and your final day, during
預告期
離職後仍須工作的期間
the time between announcing your departure from a job and your final day, during which you must keep working.
Her contract says she must work four weeks' notice after resigning.
她的合約規定辭職後必須再工作四週。
grammar: work + (time) + notice
Quan is still working out his notice period at the old company.
Quan 仍在舊公司度過他的預告期。
collocation: work out notice
Once you hand in your resignation, the notice period starts the next day.
一旦你提交辭呈，預告期就從隔天開始計算。
Liam decided to take some holiday during his notice period.
Liam 決定在預告期間休幾天假。
- notice period
the full formal term for this sense; 'notice' alone is shorter but means the same in context
文法句型
(amount of) + notice
work + (amount) + notice
用法筆記
Often used with a possessive determiner: 'my notice period', 'his notice', 'three months' notice'. The exact length of the notice period is usually stated in the employment contract.
常見錯誤
5. a formal statement from an employer telling a worker that their job will end, us
解僱通知
僱主告知員工將終止僱用關係
a formal statement from an employer telling a worker that their job will end, usually after a set period of time.
The manager gave Christopher three months' notice when the department closed.
部門關閉時，經理給了 Christopher 三個月的預告期。
grammar: give + someone + (time) + notice
Several workers were handed their notice after the company lost its biggest client.
公司在失去最大客戶後，向幾名員工發出了解僱通知。
passive: be handed (one's) notice
Felipe received his notice on Friday and was asked to leave within the month.
Felipe 在星期五收到了解僱通知，被要求一個月內離開。
The shop gave notice to ten employees when it cut back on its opening hours.
這家店在縮減營業時間後，向十名員工發出了解僱通知。
- pink slip
informal, US only; 'notice' is neutral and used in all varieties of English
- layoff notice
specific to when the reason is lack of work, not poor performance
文法句型
give + someone + notice
receive + (someone's) + notice
hand + someone + notice
用法筆記
This sense always describes the employer's decision to end the working relationship, not the employee's. The phrase 'be given notice' is a common passive construction meaning 'be told you will lose your job'.
常見錯誤
6. the formal communication you make to your boss or property owner when you plan t
離職通知
員工或房客主動告知將離職或搬離
the formal communication you make to your boss or property owner when you plan to give up a job or end a rental, typically following the terms of your contract.
Hari handed in his notice yesterday because he found a better job.
Hari 昨天遞交了辭呈，因為他找到了更好的工作。
collocation: hand in (one's) notice
Élise gave her landlord a month's notice that she would be moving out.
Élise 提前一個月通知房東她要搬走。
grammar: give + someone + notice + that-clause
If you want to leave your apartment, you must give thirty days' notice.
如果你想退租，必須提前三十天通知房東。
Christopher submitted his notice of resignation to the human resources department.
Christopher 向人力資源部門提交了辭職通知。
- resignation
more formal and only used for jobs; 'notice' works for both jobs and rental agreements
- termination notice
formal, used in legal contexts
文法句型
give + notice
hand in + notice
submit + notice + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
This covers both employment and rental situations. For jobs, common verbs are 'hand in', 'give', or 'submit'. For renting, 'give notice' is the standard phrase. Distinguish from sense 5: here the employee or tenant initiates the leaving, not the employer or landlord.
常見錯誤
7. A formal notification that you give your employer when you plan to resign from y
辭呈；辭職
向雇主表明離職意願的正式聲明
A formal notification that you give your employer when you plan to resign from your position, often followed by a required period of continued work at the company.
Andrés handed in his notice after the company refused his request for a raise.
Andrés 在公司拒絕他加薪的要求後，就遞交了辭呈。
collocation: hand in + notice
Trang agreed to give her employer a full month's notice as written in her contract.
Trang 同意按照合約規定，提供雇主一個月完整的離職預告期。
collocation: give + notice (time period)
Daichi was required to work his three-month notice period before joining the new firm.
Daichi 在加入新公司之前，必須完成三個月的離職預告期。
When the merger was announced, several managers handed in their notice the same day.
合併案宣布當天，好幾位高階主管在同一天遞出了辭呈。
- resignation
Refers to the formal letter or decision to leave; 'notice' focuses on the period and the act of informing the employer.
- termination notice
More formal and can refer to either the employee's or the employer's action; 'notice' usually implies the employee's decision.
文法句型
give + notice
hand in + notice
work + notice
用法筆記
Subject is typically an employee who intends to resign. Common fixed phrases include 'hand in your notice', 'give notice', and 'work your notice'. The length of the notice period is usually stated in the employment contract.
常見錯誤
8. An official communication that alerts someone to a potentially dangerous situati
警告；預警
關於危險或重要情況的官方通知
An official communication that alerts someone to a potentially dangerous situation or a legal obligation, often requiring a response or action.
Evelyn received an eviction notice from her landlord after falling behind on the rent.
Evelyn 因為房租遲繳，收到了房東發出的驅逐通知。
collocation: eviction notice
The council issued a public health notice warning residents about the contaminated water supply.
市政府發布了一項公共衛生警告，提醒居民注意受污染的自來水。
collocation: issue + notice
A notice was posted on the laboratory door informing staff of the dangerous chemical spill.
實驗室門口張貼了一則通知，告知工作人員有危險化學物質外洩。
Cyrus read the warning notice carefully before entering the construction site.
Cyrus 在進入建築工地之前，仔細閱讀了警告標示。
The shipping company sent a notice of delay to all customers whose orders were affected.
航運公司向所有受影響的顧客發送了延遲通知。
- warning
Broader and can be informal; 'notice' usually implies a written or official format.
- notification
Neutral tone; 'notice' often carries a stronger sense of urgency or legal weight.
- alert
Emphasises immediate danger; 'notice' can be about non-urgent administrative matters too.
文法句型
issue + notice
receive + notice
notice + of + noun
用法筆記
Common in legal, administrative, and safety contexts. Typical subjects include government agencies, landlords, and employers. Frequently appears in compound nouns such as 'eviction notice', 'warning notice', and 'death notice'.
常見錯誤
9. The state of being seen, heard, or otherwise recognised by other people; general
注意；關注
被看見或注意到的事實或狀態
The state of being seen, heard, or otherwise recognised by other people; general awareness that something or someone exists.
The new café in the neighbourhood quickly came to the notice of local food bloggers.
社區裡那家新咖啡館很快就引起了當地美食部落客的注意。
pattern: come to the notice of [group]
Arjun's performance in the competition brought him to the notice of several talent scouts.
Arjun 在比賽中的表現讓好幾位星探注意到了他。
pattern: bring [person] to the notice of [group]
The damaged fence escaped the landlord's notice until heavy rain caused a leak.
那道受損的圍籬一直沒有被房東發現，直到豪雨造成漏水。
The librarian took little notice of the teenagers whispering in the corner.
圖書館員沒有太在意角落裡竊竊私語的青少年。
- attention
Broad synonym; 'notice' often implies a specific instance of being observed.
- awareness
More passive and general; 'notice' suggests being singled out for observation.
- recognition
Emphasises being acknowledged for achievements; 'notice' can be neutral.
- obscurity
The state of being unknown or unnoticed.
文法句型
take + notice + of + noun
come to + notice
bring + to + notice
escape + notice
用法筆記
Uncountable noun used almost exclusively in fixed expressions like 'take notice (of)', 'come to notice', 'bring to notice', 'escape notice', and 'attract notice'. Cannot be used with 'a' or 'an'. Distinguish from sense 10, which describes the active act of paying attention rather than the state of being noticed.
常見錯誤
10. The act of directing your mind or eyes towards someone or something in order to
理會；留意
主動觀察或關注某人事物的行為
The act of directing your mind or eyes towards someone or something in order to observe or consider it carefully.
The safety officer took no notice of the workers' complaints about the faulty equipment.
安全主管對工人關於故障設備的投訴完全不予理會。
negative: take no notice of
Charlotte paid close notice to the flight attendant's safety demonstration before takeoff.
Charlotte 在起飛前仔細留意了空服員的安全示範。
collocation: pay close notice to
A strange smell in the kitchen escaped everyone's notice until someone found the gas leak.
廚房裡有股怪味一直沒人察覺，直到有人發現瓦斯外洩。
Adina did not take notice of the warning signs until the path became dangerously steep.
Adina 一直沒有留意那些警告標誌，等到發現時山路已經變得非常陡峭危險。
- disregard
The act of ignoring or paying no attention to something.
文法句型
take + no + notice + of
pay + notice + to
用法筆記
Often occurs in negative constructions ('take no notice of', 'pay little notice to') or with verbs like 'attract' and 'escape'. Distinguish from sense 9: sense 9 describes the state of being noticed by others, while sense 10 describes the active process of noticing something yourself.