rich
/rɪtʃ/ (bre, ipa) · [rˈɪtʃ] /rɪtʃ/ (ame, ipa) · [rˈɪtʃ] /ˈrich/ (ame, mw) · /-rɪtʃ/ (bre, ipa) · [rˈɪtʃ] /-rɪtʃ/ (ame, ipa)
rich — 名詞
1. people who have a lot of money and valuable things, thought of as one group in s
富人
有錢人作為一個整體
people who have a lot of money and valuable things, thought of as one group in society
The rich in Naoko's neighbourhood have started a fund for the local library.
Naoko 家附近的富人共同出資成立了當地圖書館的基金。
the rich + plural verb (have started)
The rich ought to pay more tax to support public schools, a recent survey found.
根據最近的調查，富人應該繳更多稅來資助公立學校。
the rich + ought to [modal obligation]
The prime minister's new plan would require the rich to pay an additional five percent.
總理的新計劃將要求富人額外繳納百分之五的稅款。
In many countries, the rich enjoy better access to quality education and health care.
在許多國家，富人享有更好的教育與醫療資源。
The rich often face criticism when they spend money on private jets and large yachts.
富人花錢買私人飛機和大型遊艇時，常會招致批評。
- the wealthy
very similar in meaning; 'the wealthy' is slightly more formal and emphasises financial assets rather than disposable income
- the affluent
more formal register; often describes people with comfortable upper-middle-class lifestyles rather than extreme wealth
- the privileged
focuses on social advantages and opportunities rather than money alone; can imply unfairness
文法句型
the rich + plural verb
the + rich
用法筆記
Always requires the definite article 'the' and takes a plural verb. Cannot be used in the singular form — do not write 'a rich' to mean a rich person.
常見錯誤
rich — 形容詞
- richpositive
- richercomparative
- richestsuperlative
1. Someone who is rich owns a large amount of money, property, or other things of g
富有的
擁有大量金錢或財產的
Someone who is rich owns a large amount of money, property, or other things of great value.
Sora's family is not rich, but they save enough money for one holiday each year.
Sora 的家庭並不富有，但他們每年存夠錢度一次假。
not rich — common negative structure
The company made its directors rich by selling shares at a very high price.
這家公司以非常高的價格出售股票，讓董事們變得富有。
make + [someone] + rich
Amihan dreams of becoming rich so that she can help her parents buy a house.
Amihan 夢想變有錢，這樣她就能幫父母買房子。
Some of the richest people in the world started their businesses from home.
世界上最有錢的人當中，有些是從家裡創業起家的。
A rich person does not always live a happier life than someone with less money.
有錢人的日子不一定比錢少的人過得更快樂。
- poor
direct opposite; having very little money or property
文法句型
someone + be + rich
rich + noun
get + rich
用法筆記
When used before a noun (a rich country), it describes the general wealth of society, not necessarily every individual within it.
常見錯誤
2. When a place or area is rich in a natural resource, it contains very large amoun
蘊藏豐富
含有大量天然資源的
When a place or area is rich in a natural resource, it contains very large amounts of that resource inside it, such as oil beneath the ground or trees covering the land.
The region is rich in coal, and mining provides jobs for thousands of local workers.
這個地區蘊藏豐富的煤礦，採礦業為數千名當地勞工提供了就業機會。
rich in [natural resource]
Countries rich in oil often depend on its price to support their national income.
石油蘊藏豐富的國家，往往依賴石油價格來支撐國家收入。
The forests of the north are rich in valuable types of wood used for furniture.
北方的森林蘊藏豐富的珍貴木材，可用来製作傢俱。
Esme's country is rich in minerals, but the government has not yet opened any mines.
Esme 的國家礦產蘊藏豐富，但政府尚未開採任何礦場。
The richest fishing waters lie where cold and warm ocean currents meet.
世界上漁產最豐富的水域，位於冷暖洋流交會之處。
- abundant in
can describe both natural and non-natural resources
- resource-rich
a compound adjective; indicates general wealth of resources
- poor in
opposite pattern: poor in natural resources
文法句型
[place] + be + rich + in + [natural resource]
用法筆記
Frequently used with the preposition in to specify which resource. The subject is typically a country, region, or geological area.
常見錯誤
3. If something is rich in a good quality or useful feature, it contains plenty of
充沛的
含有大量有益物質或特性的
If something is rich in a good quality or useful feature, it contains plenty of that thing, such as vitamins in food or historical detail in a book.
Oranges are rich in vitamin C, which helps your body fight colds.
柳橙富含維生素 C，有助於身體對抗感冒。
rich in [nutrient]
The museum's library is rich in historical documents from the eighteenth century.
這間博物館的圖書館收藏了豐富的十八世紀歷史文件。
This part of the country is rich in wildlife, with many birds and deer.
這個地區野生動物資源豐富，棲息著許多鳥類和鹿。
Yi-ling's garden is rich in herbs like basil, mint, and rosemary.
Yi-ling 的花園裡種滿了香草，像是羅勒、薄荷和迷迭香。
A diet rich in vegetables and fruit can help keep your heart healthy.
富含蔬果的飲食有助於維持心臟健康。
- abundant
more formal; does not require a following preposition phrase
- packed with
informal; suggests a very high density of something
- full of
common and neutral in register
- low in
opposite pattern for nutrients and features: low in fat, low in detail
- deficient in
formal; suggests not enough of something needed
文法句型
[something] + be + rich + in + [good quality/feature]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2: sense 2 refers to valuable natural resources (coal, oil, minerals), while sense 3 covers any good or useful quality (nutrients, features, wildlife).
常見錯誤
4. Rich soil or land contains the minerals and nutrients that help plants grow well
肥沃的
土壤含豐富養分適合植物生長的
Rich soil or land contains the minerals and nutrients that help plants grow well and produce large harvests.
The rich soil in the valley helps farmers grow large harvests of rice every year.
山谷中的肥沃土壤幫助農民每年種出大量稻米。
rich soil / rich land
Maja's grandmother always said that rich earth is the secret to a beautiful garden.
Maja 的祖母總是說，肥沃的泥土是種出美麗花園的祕訣。
After the river flooded, it left behind rich mud that made the crops grow strong.
河水氾濫後，留下了一層肥沃的泥土，讓農作物長得很好。
Farmers look for rich land when they want to grow vegetables or fruit trees.
農民如果想種蔬菜或果樹，會尋找肥沃的土地。
This area has the richest farmland in the country, perfect for wheat and corn.
這個地區擁有全國最肥沃的農田，非常適合種植小麥和玉米。
- fertile
more common than rich for this sense; also used for creative minds
- productive
focuses on the output rather than the quality of the soil itself
文法句型
rich + [soil/land]
[soil/land] + be + rich
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used for soil, land, or agricultural areas. Do not use for bodies of water (use nutrient-rich or fertile instead for underwater environments).
常見錯誤
5. When added to a noun as a suffix in compound words, -rich shows that a person or
含…豐富
與名詞結合表示富含某物的
When added to a noun as a suffix in compound words, -rich shows that a person or thing contains a large amount of that particular substance or quality.
People who eat a protein-rich diet often feel full for longer after meals.
攝取高蛋白飲食的人，飯後飽足感往往維持較久。
compound: [noun]-rich
The oil-rich country earns most of its money from selling petroleum abroad.
這個石油豐富的國家大部分收入來自向國外銷售石油。
Cyrus follows a fibre-rich diet that includes beans, oats, and fresh vegetables.
Cyrus 採用高纖維飲食，食物包括豆類、燕麥和新鮮蔬菜。
Calcium-rich milk helps children build strong teeth and bones.
富含鈣質的牛奶有助於兒童建立強壯的牙齒和骨骼。
The iron-rich waters of the lake support a unique type of red algae.
富含鐵質的湖水孕育了一種獨特的紅藻。
- -poor
opposite suffix pattern: resource-poor, nutrient-poor
文法句型
[noun] + -rich
用法筆記
This is a productive suffix pattern in modern English. Common in science, nutrition, and business writing. The compound is usually written with a hyphen (protein-rich, oil-rich).
常見錯誤
6. A rich life, story, or experience includes many exciting, meaningful, or varied
豐富多彩
充滿精采經歷而有趣的
A rich life, story, or experience includes many exciting, meaningful, or varied events that make it very interesting and rewarding.
Lakshmi has lived a very rich life, travelling to over thirty countries for her work.
Lakshmi 的人生非常豐富多彩，她因工作去過超過三十個國家。
rich life / rich experience
The novel tells a rich story of friendship and adventure across three generations.
這部小說講述了一個橫跨三代人的友情與冒險的精彩故事。
At the party, Carlos told rich stories about his travels through Southeast Asia.
在派對上，Carlos 分享了他在東南亞旅行的精彩故事。
The city offers a rich cultural life, with concerts and museums open every month.
這座城市提供豐富多彩的文化生活，每個月都有音樂會和博物館展覽。
A short visit to the old market is a rich experience of colours and smells.
即使只是短暫走訪老市場，也是一場充滿色彩與氣味的豐富體驗。
文法句型
rich + [life/experience/story]
[something] + be + rich
用法筆記
Do not confuse with sense 3 (ABUNDANT IN). Sense 6 describes the quality of an experience or story being full of interesting variety, while sense 3 describes a measurable quantity of a good substance or feature.
常見錯誤
7. An interior or object with a rich look has a lot of fine decoration, costly mate
華麗的
裝飾豐富且精緻的
An interior or object with a rich look has a lot of fine decoration, costly materials, and elaborate details.
The restaurant had rich red curtains and gold-painted walls.
那家餐廳有華麗的紅色窗簾和鍍金的牆壁。
collocation: rich [colour] + [material] for interiors
Valentina bought a rich carpet with flowers woven into the pattern.
Valentina 買了一塊華麗的地毯，上面織有花朵圖案。
The old palace is famous for its rich ceiling covered in painted scenes.
這座古老宮殿以其佈滿彩繪場景的華麗天花板聞名。
Tariro chose a rich fabric with layers of silk for the wedding dress.
Tariro 為婚紗選擇了一塊層層絲綢的華麗布料。
用法筆記
Used to describe visual decoration and expensive-looking design; often collocates with 'fabric', 'carpet', 'curtains', and 'decoration'.
8. Used to describe a colour that is deep and bright, a sound that is full and warm
濃郁；深沉
顏色、聲音、氣味或味道濃厚且令人愉悅的
Used to describe a colour that is deep and bright, a sound that is full and warm, or a smell or flavour that is strong and pleasant.
Maya painted the kitchen walls a rich shade of yellow that felt warm.
Maya 把廚房的牆壁漆成了溫暖的濃郁黃色。
rich + colour word
A rich smell of fresh bread and coffee came from the bakery door.
一股新鮮麵包和咖啡的濃郁香氣從 bakery 門口飄出來。
rich + smell + source
The singer's voice had a rich, deep tone that filled the theatre.
那位歌手的嗓音帶有深沉濃厚的音色，整個劇院都聽得到。
The soup had a rich tomato flavour from the slow-cooked ingredients.
這碗湯因為長時間熬煮的食材而有濃郁的番茄風味。
Lakan prefers a rich red wine with a strong fruity taste.
Lakan 比較喜歡帶有強烈果味的濃郁紅酒。
用法筆記
Covers four sensory domains: colour (deep, vivid), sound (full, mellow), smell (strong, pleasant), and flavour (intense, satisfying). The exact opposite sense varies by domain: 'pale' for colour, 'thin' for sound, 'weak' for flavour.
9. A rich material such as silk, velvet, or gold thread is beautiful, of very high
高貴；華貴
質地高級且昂貴的（指布料、材質）
A rich material such as silk, velvet, or gold thread is beautiful, of very high quality, and costly.
The bride wore a dress made of rich white silk and lace.
新娘穿著由高貴的白色絲綢和蕾絲製成的禮服。
rich + material type
Élise bought cushions covered in a rich velvet fabric for the sofa.
Élise 買了一些覆蓋著高貴天鵝絨布料的靠墊放在沙發上。
The royal coat was made of rich gold cloth with jewels sewn on.
那件皇家外套是用高貴的金線布料製成，上面綴有珠寶。
Rich materials like cashmere and wool cost more than synthetic ones.
像喀什米爾羊毛和羊毛這類高級布料比合成布料貴得多。
用法筆記
Restricted to materials and fabrics; do not confuse with sense 7 (ornamented style). Rich materials have inherent quality and cost, while an ornamented room has decorative details added to it.
常見錯誤
10. People say food is rich when it has plenty of butter, cream, oil, or eggs, givin
油膩；濃郁
含大量油脂、奶油或蛋的（食物）
People say food is rich when it has plenty of butter, cream, oil, or eggs, giving it a strong taste that feels heavy.
The chocolate mousse was so rich that Yuna could only eat half.
這份巧克力慕斯太油膩了，Yuna 只能吃一半。
so + rich + that + result clause
Eli made a rich pasta sauce with cream and parmesan cheese.
Eli 用鮮奶油和帕瑪森起司做了一份濃郁的義大利麵醬。
Rich food is fine for celebrations but too heavy for everyday meals.
油膩的食物適合慶祝時吃，但平常吃太重了。
This butter cake is very rich, so I like it with a cup of tea.
這個奶油蛋糕非常油膩，所以我喜歡配一杯茶來吃。
用法筆記
Rich food is typically associated with desserts, creamy sauces, and fatty dishes. Do not use 'rich' for spicy/hot food (use 'spicy' instead) or sour food. Often followed by 'so…that' to describe the effect.
常見錯誤
11. Said about a criticism that is unfair or surprising because the person making th
真諷刺；敢說
批評者自己也有一樣缺點的諷刺用語
Said about a criticism that is unfair or surprising because the person making the criticism has the same fault they are pointing out in someone else.
"You spend too much money!" "Oh, that's rich coming from the person who buys new shoes every week!"
「你花太多錢了！」「喔，這話出自每個星期都買新鞋的人嘴裡，真諷刺！」
fixed phrase: That's rich coming from [someone]
My brother called me lazy — that's pretty rich, considering he never helps at home.
我哥哥說我很懶——這可真諷刺，他自己在家從來不幫忙。
Her brother called her messy, and Tara just said, "That's rich coming from you!"
她哥哥說她邋遢，Tara 只回了一句：「你真敢講！」
My uncle said I drive too fast — rich coming from a man with three tickets.
我叔叔說我開車太快——出自一個吃過三張罰單的人之口，真諷刺。
- ironic
broader; describes any situation where the opposite of what is expected happens
- hypocritical
stronger; claims the person is acting unfairly, not just that the remark is surprising
文法句型
That's rich (coming from/talking about + person)
That's rich, considering…
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed expression 'That's rich' or 'a bit rich'; always occurs after the verb 'be'. The critical part must have a named referent for the comparison — 'coming from him/her/you' or 'considering [fact]'.
常見錯誤
rich — 字尾
1. when you add this suffix to a noun with a hyphen, you make an adjective that mea
富含…的
接在名詞後，表示富含該物質
when you add this suffix to a noun with a hyphen, you make an adjective that means 'providing a lot of that valuable thing' — an oil-rich area provides a lot of oil, and a nutrient-rich meal contains plenty of nutrients.
The oil-rich region attracted many international companies looking for new resources.
這個富含石油的區域吸引了許多尋找新資源的國際公司。
hyphenated compound before a noun
Mira follows a nutrient-rich diet that includes lots of fresh vegetables and fish.
Mira 遵循富含營養素的飲食，包括大量新鮮蔬菜和魚類。
compound modifier before a noun
Farmers prefer mineral-rich soil because it helps crops grow without chemical fertilisers.
農夫偏好富含礦物質的土壤，因為它能在不使用化學肥料的情況下幫助作物生長。
The coastal waters near Valentina's village are iron-rich, giving the sand a reddish colour.
Valentina 村莊附近的海水富含鐵質，使得沙灘呈現紅褐色。
- abounding in
much more formal; used before a noun with 'in' (abounding in minerals)
- full of
less precise; does not imply high value of the substance
文法句型
[noun] + -rich
X-rich + [noun]
be + X-rich
用法筆記
Used as a suffix or combining form. Always hyphenated when appearing before a noun (an oil-rich region). May also follow a linking verb without hyphenation after the noun (the soil is iron rich), but the hyphenated form is recommended in both positions for clarity.