objects
objects — 名詞
- objectssingular
- objectsesplural
1. any physical item that is not alive and can be perceived through sight or touch
物體；物品
可看見或觸摸的非生物
any physical item that is not alive and can be perceived through sight or touch — for instance, a stone, a table, a key, or a toy.
Theo picked up a small metal object from the workshop floor and examined it closely.
Theo 從車間地板撿起一個小金屬物體，仔細檢查了一番。
countable noun with physical description
All sharp objects must be kept out of reach of young children.
所有尖銳物品都必須放在幼童接觸不到的地方。
plural form in safety context
The museum display contained objects from the Ming dynasty, including ceramic bowls and bronze mirrors.
博物館的陳列品包含了明朝的器物，包括陶瓷碗和青銅鏡。
The delivery driver left a large wooden crate on the front porch.
送貨司機在門廊上留下了一個大型木製物品。
- living thing
plants, animals, and people as opposed to objects
文法句型
a/an + object
object + of + noun
用法筆記
This is the most common sense of the noun. Use it for anything physical that is not a person, animal, or plant. For living things, use 'thing' or the specific name (person, dog, tree) instead.
常見錯誤
2. in grammar, a word or phrase — typically a noun or pronoun — that is on the rece
受詞；受格
文法中接受動詞或介詞作用的部分
in grammar, a word or phrase — typically a noun or pronoun — that is on the receiving end of what the verb describes, or that comes after a preposition. For instance, in "She wrote a letter," the word "letter" is the object, and in "Give it to her," the word "her" comes after the preposition "to."
In the sentence "Elena kicked the ball," the direct object is "the ball."
在「Elena 踢了球」這個句子中，直接受詞是「球」。
direct object identification
Transitive verbs must be followed by an object to make a complete sentence.
及物動詞後面必須接一個受詞，句子才算完整。
transitive verb + object pattern
The word "me" in the phrase "give it to me" is the object of the preposition "to."
在「give it to me」這個片語中，「me」是介系詞「to」的受詞。
Teachers often ask students to identify the object in each sentence they write.
老師常要求學生找出他們寫的每個句子中的受詞。
- direct object
the specific noun phrase that directly receives the verb's action
- complement
a broader term that includes objects and subject complements
- subject
the noun phrase that performs the action of the verb
文法句型
direct object of [verb]
indirect object of [verb]
object of a preposition
用法筆記
This is a technical grammar term. The three main types are: direct object (receives the action directly), indirect object (receives something indirectly, often the beneficiary), and object of a preposition (follows a preposition like 'to', 'for', 'with').
常見錯誤
3. the purpose or intended result that a person or group hopes to achieve through a
目的
行動背後的目的或期望達成的結果
the purpose or intended result that a person or group hopes to achieve through a particular action or effort.
The object of the negotiation was to reach a trade agreement before the end of the quarter.
這場談判的目的是在季度結束前達成貿易協議。
the object of [activity] + is to + verb
Kwame's main object in taking the night classes was to qualify for the promotion at the hospital.
Kwame 上夜間課程的主要目的，是為了取得醫院的晉升資格。
possessive + object + in + gerund
The object of the game is to collect the most tokens before the timer runs out.
這個遊戲的目的是在時間結束前收集最多代幣。
The object of the charity run was to raise money for the children's hospital.
這場慈善路跑的目的是為兒童醫院募款。
文法句型
the/one's object + is + to-infinitive
object + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is more formal than 'purpose' or 'goal'. It is common in academic, business, and legal English. In everyday conversation, speakers prefer 'point' or 'goal'.
4. a person or thing that causes a particular feeling, reaction, or action from oth
對象
引發特定情感或反應的人或事物
a person or thing that causes a particular feeling, reaction, or action from other people — for example, an object of desire, pity, or criticism.
The abandoned factory became an object of curiosity for local photographers.
那座廢棄工廠成了當地攝影師好奇的對象。
object of curiosity / interest / admiration
After the scandal, the minister was the object of harsh criticism in every newspaper.
醜聞發生後，那位部長成了各家報紙嚴厲批評的對象。
object of criticism / ridicule / scorn
The old lighthouse was an object of fascination for the children visiting the coastal town.
那座舊燈塔是探訪海邊小鎮的孩子們著迷的對象。
The stray dog quickly became an object of sympathy among the neighbours.
那隻流浪狗很快就成了鄰居們同情的對象。
文法句型
object + of + emotion noun
object + of + action noun
用法筆記
Common in the pattern '[object] + of + [emotion/action]'. The emotion or action noun frequently has an -ion, -ment, or -ation suffix: admiration, ridicule, fascination, persecution. This sense always requires a following 'of' phrase to specify the feeling.
常見錯誤
5. a person, idea, or thing that someone directs their thinking, study, or attentio
焦點
思考、研究或關注的核心
a person, idea, or thing that someone directs their thinking, study, or attention toward — the specific matter being considered or investigated.
The object of Dr. Okafor's research was the effect of urban noise on sleep quality.
Dr. Okafor 的研究焦點是城市噪音對睡眠品質的影響。
object of research / study / investigation
During the debate, the candidate became the object of repeated questions about tax policy.
辯論期間，那位候選人成了關於稅務政策反覆提問的焦點。
object of questions / inquiry / scrutiny
The object of the philosopher's argument was the nature of free will in modern society.
那位哲學家論證的焦點是現代社會中自由意志的本質。
The object of the committee's inquiry was the old railway bridge.
委員會調查的焦點是那座舊鐵路橋。
文法句型
the object + of + thought/study/research/attention
用法筆記
Distinguish from TARGET OF FEELING (sense 4): this sense is cognitive rather than emotional — it is about what someone thinks about, studies, or discusses, not about what stirs their feelings. For example, 'the object of the inquiry' (intellectual focus) vs 'the object of their anger' (emotional target).
objects — 動詞
- objectspresent simple I / you / we / they
- objectses3rd person singular
- objectsing-ing form
- objectsedpast simple
1. to say or show that you disagree with something, especially a plan, suggestion,
反對；異議
表達對某事的不同意
to say or show that you disagree with something, especially a plan, suggestion, or proposal, often by giving reasons why you think it is wrong or unfair.
Several residents objected to the plan to build a parking lot in the community park.
幾位居民反對在社區公園裡興建停車場的計劃。
object + to + noun phrase
Amir objected that the new policy would place an unfair burden on low-income families.
Amir 反對說，這項新政策會對低收入家庭造成不公平的負擔。
object + that-clause
No one objected when the librarian suggested extending the reading hours on weekends.
當圖書館員建議週末延長閱讀時間時，沒有人反對。
Maria's parents objected to her travelling alone across Southeast Asia.
Maria 的父母反對她獨自前往東南亞旅行。
- protest
stronger and more active; often involves public demonstration
- raise an objection
same meaning; slightly more formal
- disapprove
less direct; may be a silent feeling rather than a stated opposition
文法句型
object + to + noun/gerund
object + that-clause
用法筆記
This verb is intransitive — it never takes a direct object. Use 'object + to + something' or 'object + that + clause'. The noun form is 'objection' and the person who objects is an 'objector'. In legal contexts, lawyers say 'I object!' in court.