phased
phased — 形容詞
- phasedpositive
- phasedercomparative
- phasedestsuperlative
1. describing something that is carried out step by step across several planned sta
分階段的
按計劃分步驟進行的
describing something that is carried out step by step across several planned stages, instead of happening all at once.
The government's phased approach to tax reform gave businesses time to adjust.
政府分階段的稅改方案讓企業有時間適應。
phased approach to [something]
Yael's school introduced a phased return to full-time classes after the holidays.
Yael 的學校在假期後採取了分階段恢復全日制課程的安排。
The housing project will open in three phased sections over two years.
該住宅項目將分三個階段，在兩年內陸續完工。
A phased withdrawal of troops allowed the region to stabilize gradually.
分階段撤軍讓該地區得以逐步恢復穩定。
- gradual
broader; 'gradual' describes any slow change, while 'phased' emphasises planned stages
- staged
very similar; 'staged' is slightly less formal and often used for events
- step-by-step
more informal; often describes instructions or processes rather than policies
- immediate
happening all at once, without stages
- instantaneous
happening in a single moment, the opposite of a phased rollout
文法句型
phased + noun
用法筆記
Attributive only — this adjective is always placed before the noun it describes (e.g. a phased plan, phased changes).
phased — 名詞
1. one of the distinct steps that make up a longer process of change, growth, or ac
階段
發展或變化過程中的一步
one of the distinct steps that make up a longer process of change, growth, or activity.
The first phase of the bridge construction will be finished by spring.
這座橋樑建設的第一階段將在春季前完工。
first/next/final phase of [something]
Shirin's research project is still in the planning phase, with no data collected yet.
Shirin 的研究計畫仍處於規劃階段，尚未收集任何數據。
be in the [adjective] phase
The company is entering a new phase of growth after launching its online store.
該公司推出線上商店後，正進入新的成長階段。
Piotr's recovery from surgery moved into a difficult phase that required extra care.
Piotr 的手術恢復進入了需要特別照護的困難階段。
Each phase of the project lasted roughly three months before the team moved on.
專案的每個階段大約持續三個月，之後團隊便進入下一階段。
文法句型
phase of [something]
[adjective] phase
in/into a phase
用法筆記
Common with ordinal adjectives (first, second, final) and with 'of' to specify what is developing. When speaking about projects, 'stage' is often interchangeable.
常見錯誤
2. a limited period during which someone, especially a young person, behaves in an
過渡期
短暫的特殊行為時期
a limited period during which someone, especially a young person, behaves in an unusual or difficult way that is not typical of their usual personality.
Indra went through a phase of eating only blue foods at age four.
Indra 四歲時經歷了一個只吃藍色食物的階段。
go through a phase of [doing something]
Liang's parents were told not to worry — his shyness was just a phase.
Liang 的父母被告知不用擔心——他的害羞只是成長過程中的一個階段。
just a phase (temporary situation)
Most teenagers go through a phase of wanting to stay up very late.
大多數青少年都會經歷一個很想熬夜的階段。
The doctor said the sleeplessness was likely a passing phase that would not last.
醫生說失眠很可能只是短暫的過渡期，不會持續太久。
文法句型
a phase
go through a phase
just a phase
用法筆記
Almost always used in the structure 'go through a phase' or with the judgement 'just a phase'. This sense carries a tone of reassurance — the behaviour is expected to end.
常見錯誤
3. one of the regular, repeating visual forms or conditions that a celestial body o
月相；相位
循環變化中的外觀或狀態
one of the regular, repeating visual forms or conditions that a celestial body or a cyclical process passes through, such as the changing shape of the moon as seen from Earth.
Waxing crescent is one of the eight phases of the moon.
蛾眉月是月相的八種形態之一。
phases of the moon
Samir checked the moon phase chart before planning the night hike.
Samir 在計畫夜間徒步之前查看了月相圖。
The satellite orbits Earth in a regular phase that repeats every ninety minutes.
這顆衛星以固定的相位繞地球運行，每九十分鐘循環一次。
Each phase of the lunar cycle lasts about seven days before the next begins.
月球週期的每個階段大約持續七天，之後便進入下一個階段。
文法句型
phases of [something]
in phase
out of phase
用法筆記
Common in astronomy (moon phases) and physics (wave phase). The fixed expressions 'in phase' and 'out of phase' describe whether two cyclical processes are synchronised.
常見錯誤
phased — 動詞
- phasedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- phaseds3rd person singular
- phaseding-ing form
- phasededpast simple
1. to start using or carrying out something gradually, in a planned series of steps
逐步推行
分階段逐步實施
to start using or carrying out something gradually, in a planned series of steps, rather than all at once.
The city will phase in the new recycling program over six months.
該市將在六個月內逐步推行新的回收計畫。
phase in [something] (phrasal verb)
The old payment system was phased out when the digital platform launched.
舊的付款系統在數位平台上線後被逐步淘汰。
be phased out (passive form)
William recommended phasing in the curriculum changes slowly over three terms.
William 建議在三學期內逐步引入課程調整。
The school board voted to phase the new teaching method into all classrooms by 2027.
學校董事會投票決定在 2027 年前將新的教學方法逐步推廣到所有教室。
- introduce gradually
more formal and explicit; states the manner of introduction rather than using a single verb
- roll out
more informal; common in business and tech, can describe a faster introduction than 'phase in' suggests
- phase out
the direct opposite — to gradually stop using something
- implement immediately
to put into effect all at once, the opposite of phasing in
文法句型
phase + noun + in/out
be phased in/out
用法筆記
Almost always used with the particles 'in' (to introduce) or 'out' (to remove). The passive is very common, especially in formal and business writing: 'The old system was phased out.'