notions

notions — 名詞

1. the personal ideas, impressions, or beliefs that someone holds about how somethi

1.名詞B2
釋義

想法；觀念

個人對某事的印象或信念

the personal ideas, impressions, or beliefs that someone holds about how something is or should be

例句

Christopher's romantic notions of farm life faded after one cold, muddy winter.

Christopher 對農場生活的浪漫想法，在一個又冷又泥濘的冬天後就消退了。

notions of + noun for personal ideas about something

Many old notions about how children learn have been replaced by newer research.

許多關於孩子如何學習的舊觀念，已被較新的研究取代。

notions about + topic

同義詞
  • beliefs

    stronger conviction than loose 'notions'

  • ideas

    more neutral and wider in scope

  • impressions

    vaguer, based on quick observation

文法句型

notions of + noun

notions about + noun

用法筆記

Almost always plural in this sense, and frequently paired with 'of' or 'about' to name the topic. Distinguish from sense 3 (a single passing whim) — here the ideas form a settled set of beliefs, not a sudden urge.

常見錯誤

❌I have no notion how it works.
✅I have no notions about how it works.
💡in this belief sense the plural with 'about' or 'of' is the natural form.

2. broad, abstract concepts that cover many cases at once, often discussed in acade

2.名詞C1
釋義

概念；觀念

涵蓋多種情況的抽象概念

broad, abstract concepts that cover many cases at once, often discussed in academic or philosophical writing

例句

The course explored such notions as justice, freedom, and equality among citizens.

這門課探討了正義、自由與公民平等之類的概念。

notions as + abstract nouns in academic writing

Camila's essay compared modern notions of beauty with those of past centuries.

Camila 的論文把現代的美感概念與過去幾個世紀的相比較。

notions of + abstract noun

同義詞
  • concepts

    more technical and precisely defined

  • ideas

    everyday word, less abstract

文法句型

notions of + abstract noun

用法筆記

Subjects are usually large abstract ideas (justice, beauty, time) rather than personal opinions. Distinguish from sense 1: these are shared, defined concepts in a field, not one person's beliefs.

3. sudden, fanciful urges or odd ideas that come and go without much thought behind

3.名詞C1
釋義

突發奇想

一時興起、來去無常的念頭

sudden, fanciful urges or odd ideas that come and go without much thought behind them

例句

Grandpa still gets strange notions, like painting the fence bright purple overnight.

爺爺還是會冒出奇怪的念頭，例如一夜之間把籬笆漆成亮紫色。

get notions for sudden fanciful urges

Pim had wild notions of sailing around the world before he turned thirty.

Pim 曾有過在三十歲前環遊世界航行的瘋狂念頭。

notions of + -ing for a passing whim

同義詞
  • whims

    closest match; sudden and changeable

  • fancies

    slightly more dreamy and pleasant

文法句型

get notions

have notions of + -ing

用法筆記

Often introduced by 'get' or 'full of', signalling that the ideas are impulsive and not serious. Distinguish from sense 1: a notion here is a passing fancy, not a held belief.

4. small useful items for sewing and dressmaking, such as buttons, pins, and thread

4.名詞C2
釋義

縫紉用品

鈕扣、針、線等小型縫紉雜貨

small useful items for sewing and dressmaking, such as buttons, pins, and thread, or the part of a shop that sells them

例句

Nellie bought thread, buttons, and other notions before starting her new dress.

Nellie 在開始做新洋裝前，買了線、鈕扣和其他縫紉用品。

notions for small sewing items

The notions counter at the back of the store sells needles, zippers, and ribbon.

店後方的縫紉用品櫃台販售針、拉鍊和緞帶。

notions counter / department in a shop

同義詞

用法筆記

Chiefly American and always plural in this sense, often seen on shop signs and labels. Unlike the other senses, this one refers to physical objects, not ideas.

常見錯誤

❌I need a notion for my dress.
✅I need some notions for my dress.
💡this sense names a group of small items and stays plural.