scheduled
scheduled — 形容詞
1. arranged to happen on a particular day or at a fixed time, especially as part of
預定的
按計劃在特定時間進行的
arranged to happen on a particular day or at a fixed time, especially as part of an official plan or programme.
Priya's job interview is scheduled for next Tuesday at ten in the morning.
Priya 的面試預定在下週二早上十點。
be scheduled + for + time/date
The school concert is scheduled to begin at seven o'clock.
學校音樂會預定在七點開始。
be scheduled + to-infinitive
Liam has a scheduled meeting with the bank manager every three months.
Liam 每三個月與銀行經理有一次預定的會議。
No scheduled events appear on the calendar for this Sunday afternoon.
這個星期日下午的行事曆上沒有任何預定活動。
- planned
more general; 'scheduled' adds the idea of a fixed time slot
- arranged
less precise about timing; simply means organised beforehand
- timetabled
especially British; strongly tied to a published schedule
- unscheduled
happening without prior arrangement
- unplanned
not decided or arranged beforehand
文法句型
be scheduled + to-infinitive
be scheduled + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice: something is scheduled for a time or is scheduled to happen. Compare with sense 2 below, which only appears before a noun describing transport.
常見錯誤
2. describes a flight, bus, train, or ferry that runs at fixed times every day or w
定期的
按固定時刻表運行的交通服務
describes a flight, bus, train, or ferry that runs at fixed times every day or week according to a published timetable, rather than on demand or as a charter.
A scheduled flight from Taipei to Tokyo departs every morning at eight.
從台北飛往東京的定期航班每天早上八點起飛。
scheduled + flight — the most common pairing
Vikram prefers a scheduled bus service because the times never change.
Vikram 偏好定期公車服務，因為發車時間從來不變。
The island is served by a scheduled ferry that runs four times a day.
該島嶼有定期渡輪服務，每天往返四次。
Our travel company does not offer charter flights, only scheduled airline routes.
我們旅行社不提供包機，只經營定期航線。
- regular
broader; can describe any service that happens at consistent intervals
- timetabled
British English; interchangeable with 'scheduled' for transport
文法句型
scheduled + flight/bus/train/service
用法筆記
Used only before a noun (attributive position). The opposite is 'charter' (for flights or boats) or 'on-demand' (for buses or trains). Do not use predicatively — ❌ 'This flight is scheduled' is ambiguous and more naturally read as sense 1.
常見錯誤
scheduled — 名詞
1. a written or printed plan that shows the order and times of planned events, task
時間表
列出事件或活動順序與時間的計畫
a written or printed plan that shows the order and times of planned events, tasks, or activities.
Mei-Lin checked the conference schedule to see when her talk would start.
Mei-Lin 查看研討會時間表，確認自己的演講幾點開始。
The construction project is running six months behind schedule because of bad weather.
由於天氣惡劣，該建築工程已落後進度六個月。
collocation: behind schedule / ahead of schedule / on schedule
Oliver keeps a busy schedule with classes, football practice, and a part-time job.
Oliver 的行程很滿，要上課、練足球，還有一份兼職工作。
Sophie printed a schedule of all the trains leaving the main station before noon.
Sophie 印了一份中午前從主要車站出發的所有火車時刻表。
Layla's flight arrived on schedule despite the heavy snowfall at the airport.
儘管機場降下大雪，Layla 的航班仍準時抵達。
文法句型
a schedule of + noun
on + possessive + schedule
ahead of/behind schedule
用法筆記
This is the core, everyday sense. Common prepositional phrases include 'on schedule' (at the planned time), 'ahead of schedule' (earlier than planned), and 'behind schedule' (later than planned). 'A schedule of' is used to introduce the list of items or events.
常見錯誤
2. a formal list or catalogue of items, such as prices, tasks, or pieces of equipme
清單；明細表
按順序列出的正式項目表
a formal list or catalogue of items, such as prices, tasks, or pieces of equipment, arranged in a particular order for reference.
The accountant prepared a schedule of all outstanding invoices for the board meeting.
會計師準備了一份所有未結清發票的明細表，供董事會議使用。
Kwame checked the price schedule before ordering new office furniture.
Kwame 在訂購新辦公家具前查閱了價格清單。
price schedule / fee schedule
A detailed schedule of equipment was attached to the rental agreement.
設備明細表已附在租賃合約之後。
Isabel asked for a schedule of the tasks each team member would complete.
Isabel 要求一份各團隊成員需完成任務的清單。
文法句型
a schedule of + noun
用法筆記
More formal than sense 1. Used in business, legal, and administrative contexts to refer to an itemised list. Often found as part of a document or contract rather than a standalone plan.
3. a supplementary document, list, or statement attached to a legal agreement, cont
附件；附表
附於法律合約的補充文件
a supplementary document, list, or statement attached to a legal agreement, contract, or piece of legislation, providing additional details.
The full terms of the payment plan are set out in Schedule A of the contract.
付款方案的完整條款載於合約的附件 A。
used with capital letter: Schedule + letter/number
Aisha reviewed Schedule 2 of the lease before signing the tenancy agreement.
Aisha 在簽署租約前審閱了附表 2 的內容。
Mr. Tanaka's lawyer asked him to read the schedules attached to the property deed.
田中先生的律師請他閱讀附在房契後面的各項附件。
Any changes to the building plans must be added as a new schedule to the original contract.
對建築圖紙的任何修改都必須以新附件的形式添加到原始合約中。
文法句型
schedule + number/letter
in/under schedule + identifier
用法筆記
Almost always capitalised (Schedule) when referring to a specific section of a document. This sense is primarily British and Commonwealth legal usage; in American legal English, 'exhibit' or 'attachment' is more common. Not interchangeable with sense 1 or sense 2.
常見錯誤
4. a category on an official government list that classifies controlled substances
管制藥品級別
法律對藥物依濫用風險的分級
a category on an official government list that classifies controlled substances according to their accepted medical use, safety, and potential for abuse.
Heroin is classified as a Schedule I drug under United States federal law, meaning it has no accepted medical use.
根據美國聯邦法律，海洛因被列為第一級管制藥品，表示其無公認醫療用途。
Schedule I / Schedule II / Schedule III — numbered categories
The hospital board reviewed which painkillers fell under Schedule II restrictions.
醫院董事會審查了哪些止痛藥屬於第二級管制藥品。
Doctors must follow strict rules when prescribing any Schedule III controlled substance.
醫師在開立第三級管制藥品時必須遵守嚴格的規定。
Dr. Patel explained that moving a drug to a lower schedule can make it easier for patients to access.
Patel 醫師解釋，將藥物轉到較低管制級別可讓患者更容易取得。
- classification
general term for grouping by category; less specific to drug law
- controlled substance category
more explanatory but not an exact synonym
文法句型
Schedule + number/roman numeral
用法筆記
Capitalised and followed by a Roman numeral (Schedule I, II, III, IV, V) in US law, or by a plain number in some other jurisdictions. The lower the number, the stricter the controls. Not to be confused with sense 3 (appended legal document).
常見錯誤
scheduled — 動詞
1. to plan or decide that an event, task, or meeting will happen at a particular da
安排；排定
為某事指定進行的時間
to plan or decide that an event, task, or meeting will happen at a particular date or time.
Isabel scheduled the team meeting for Thursday afternoon after the lunch break.
Isabel 把團隊會議安排在星期四下午午餐時間之後。
schedule + noun + for + time
Yuna's dentist appointment was scheduled three weeks ago, but she still forgot about it.
Yuna 的牙醫預約是三週前排定的，但她還是忘了。
passive: be scheduled + time phrase
The hospital scheduled the surgery for early Monday morning before other operations began.
醫院將手術安排在星期一清晨，排在所有其他手術之前。
Liam needs to schedule a check-up with his doctor before the end of this month.
Liam 需要在這個月底之前安排一次與醫生的健康檢查。
Priya scheduled a video call with her team in Tokyo to discuss the new project.
Priya 安排了一場與東京團隊的視訊會議來討論新專案。
文法句型
schedule + noun/gerund
schedule + noun + for + time
be scheduled + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Often passive when the organiser is less important than the event itself ('The exam was scheduled for May'). The active voice is common in workplace settings ('I'll schedule a follow-up'). Followed by 'for' + time, or by 'to' + infinitive in passive constructions.