senses
senses — 動詞
- sensespresent simple I / you / we / they
- senseses3rd person singular
- sensesing-ing form
- sensesedpast simple
1. to have a feeling that something is true or that a particular situation exists,
察覺；感到
憑直覺感受到但無明確證據
to have a feeling that something is true or that a particular situation exists, even though you do not have clear proof or a logical reason
Élise could sense that something was wrong when her father did not answer the phone.
Élise 察覺到有些不對勁，因為她的父親沒有接電話。
sense + that-clause for unproven feeling
As soon as Sora walked into the office, he sensed the tension between his two colleagues.
Sora 一走進辦公室，他就感覺到兩位同事之間的緊張氣氛。
sense + noun phrase for mood or atmosphere
Otis sensed a change in the atmosphere at work, but he could not explain what it was.
Otis 感覺到工作氣氛有了變化，但他無法說清楚是什麼。
The old dog seemed to sense its owner's sadness and stayed close all afternoon.
那隻老狗似乎感覺到主人心情不好，整個下午都待在身邊。
Adaeze sensed someone was watching her as she walked home through the empty street.
Adaeze 感覺有人在看她，於是她加快了腳步走過空蕩蕩的街道。
- miss
to fail to notice a feeling or atmosphere
文法句型
sense + that-clause
sense + noun phrase
用法筆記
Subject is often a person with no external evidence — this sense implies intuition, not physical observation. Distinguish from sense 2 (PHYSICAL PERCEPTION), which requires actual sensory input such as sight or touch.
常見錯誤
2. to notice something through one of the physical senses, especially touch, hearin
感知；感受到
經由五種感官實際感受到
to notice something through one of the physical senses, especially touch, hearing, or sight, by receiving real sensory information
Ramón sensed a cold draft coming from under the door as he sat by the window.
Ramón 坐在窗邊時，感覺到門下傳來一陣冷風。
sense + noun phrase for a physical stimulus
Felipe sensed the heat of the flames on his face before he even saw the fire.
Felipe 還沒看到火，就先感覺到火焰的熱度撲在臉上。
Yara could sense the soft fabric of the scarf against her skin on the cold morning.
在那個寒冷的早晨，Yara 可以感覺到圍巾柔軟的布料貼在皮膚上。
The hiker sensed the ground shaking beneath his feet and realized it was an earthquake.
那名登山客感覺到腳下的地面在震動，才發現是地震。
Lying in bed, Daichi sensed a faint smell of smoke drifting through the hallway.
Daichi 躺在床上，聞到走廊傳來淡淡的煙味。
- ignore
to deliberately not notice a physical stimulus
文法句型
sense + noun phrase (physical sensation)
用法筆記
Frequently used with physical objects or phenomena (draft, heat, touch, smell) as the direct object. The sensory stimulus must be genuinely present — unlike sense 1 (INSTINCTIVE FEELING), this sense reports actual sensory data.
常見錯誤
3. when a machine, device, or system automatically detects something such as light,
感應；偵測
機器或裝置自動偵測到信號
when a machine, device, or system automatically detects something such as light, movement, sound, or a chemical signal
The security camera senses any movement within ten metres and starts recording.
這台監視攝影機感應到方圓十公尺內有任何動靜就會開始錄影。
device + senses + physical stimulus (automatic)
Sora's phone senses when it is placed on a wireless charger and begins charging.
Sora 的手機感應到放在無線充電板上，便開始充電。
The smart light in the hallway senses a person approaching and turns itself on.
走廊的智慧感應燈感應到有人靠近，便自動亮起。
The smoke detector sensed high levels of smoke in the kitchen and triggered the alarm.
煙霧偵測器感應到廚房內煙霧濃度過高，便觸發了警報。
Eli's car senses when the road surface is wet and adjusts the speed automatically.
Eli 的車子感應到路面潮濕，便自動調整車速。
文法句型
device + senses + noun phrase (stimulus)
用法筆記
Subject is always a device, machine, or system — never a person. The detection is automatic and programmed, not conscious. Common in technology and engineering contexts.
常見錯誤
4. to understand or become aware of the meaning, importance, or nature of something
理解；領會
經過思考後明白事物的意義
to understand or become aware of the meaning, importance, or nature of something through careful thought or observation
Andrew sensed the deeper meaning of the poem only after reading it a second time.
Andrew 把詩讀了第二遍之後，才領會到其中更深層的含義。
sense + noun phrase for intellectual understanding
It did not take long for Sana to sense the real reason behind her friend's sudden silence.
Sana 很快就看出朋友突然沉默的真正原因。
The students sensed the main argument of the speech, even though some words were difficult.
學生們理解到這場演講的主要論點，儘管有些字詞很深奧。
Anong sensed the seriousness of the situation when the manager called an emergency meeting.
經理召開緊急會議時，Anong 便明白到事態的嚴重性。
Felipe sensed that the joke was at his expense, but he chose to laugh along anyway.
Felipe 意識到那個笑話是在嘲笑他，但他還是選擇跟著笑了。
- grasp
implies understanding something complex; slightly more formal
- comprehend
formal; refers to full intellectual understanding
- realize
focuses on the moment of becoming aware; more common in everyday speech
- misunderstand
to understand something incorrectly
- overlook
to fail to notice the meaning or importance
文法句型
sense + that-clause (understanding)
sense + noun phrase (abstract)
用法筆記
Object is usually an abstract concept (meaning, reason, argument, significance). Distinguish from sense 1 (INSTINCTIVE FEELING) — this sense involves mental effort and understanding, while sense 1 is about gut feeling without reasoning.
常見錯誤
senses — 名詞
- sensessingular
- sensesesplural
1. one of the natural channels — seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching —
感官；官能
五種身體知覺能力
one of the natural channels — seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching — through which people and animals experience the world around them
Dogs rely heavily on their sense of smell to find food and recognize people.
狗類非常依賴嗅覺來尋找食物和辨認人。
sense + of + noun: sense of smell / sight / hearing
After the accident, Aarav lost his sense of taste and could not enjoy any food.
Aarav 發生事故後失去了味覺，再也無法享受食物的美味。
Babies explore the world through their sense of touch by picking up objects.
嬰兒透過觸覺探索世界，把東西拿起來摸一摸。
Uncle Bilal's sense of hearing became much weaker after years of work in a noisy factory.
Bilal 叔叔在噪音很大的工廠工作多年後，聽覺變差了很多。
Lukas could tell a storm was coming because his sense of hearing picked up the faint rumble before anyone else.
Lukas 靠聽覺在別人還沒注意到之前就聽到遠方的低鳴，知道暴風雨要來了。
- sensation
focuses on the physical feeling rather than the ability itself
- perception
more formal; the process of becoming aware through the senses
文法句型
sense + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'of' + a specific ability noun: 'sense of smell', 'sense of hearing', 'sense of sight', 'sense of touch', 'sense of taste'. The article 'a' or 'the' usually comes before the phrase.
常見錯誤
2. an impression or feeling about a situation or person, often one that you notice
感覺；印象
對情況或人的模糊感受
an impression or feeling about a situation or person, often one that you notice without having clear proof
Walking into the empty house gave Linh a strange sense of loneliness.
走進那間空屋讓 Linh 產生了一種奇異的孤獨感。
sense + of + abstract noun: sense of loneliness/urgency/belonging
The teacher's loud voice created a sense of urgency in the classroom before the exam.
考試前，老師響亮的聲音讓教室裡充滿了緊迫感。
A good map gives you a better sense of direction in a new city.
一張好地圖可以讓你在陌生的城市裡更有方向感。
Yael had a strong sense that someone was watching her from the window.
Yael 強烈感覺到有人在窗戶外看著她。
After three months in the team, Maja finally felt a sense of belonging at work.
加入團隊三個月後，Maja 終於在工作中有了歸屬感。
- feeling
more general and less formal; can be physical or emotional
- impression
often based on first or limited contact
文法句型
sense + of + abstract noun
sense + that-clause
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' + an abstract noun (sense of pride, sense of achievement, sense of loss) or by a 'that-clause' describing the feeling.
常見錯誤
3. a cheerful attitude that allows someone to enjoy life, laugh at things, and not
玩心；樂趣
享受生活不嚴肅的態度
a cheerful attitude that allows someone to enjoy life, laugh at things, and not take everything too seriously
Grandpa never lost his sense of fun, even when he turned ninety years old.
爺爺即使到了九十歲也從未失去他的玩心。
fixed phrase: sense of fun
The tour guide's sense of fun made everyone forget the long bus ride.
導遊的玩心讓大家忘記了漫長的車程。
Adisa's sense of fun made every boring meeting a little more enjoyable for the team.
Adisa 的玩心讓每一次無聊的會議都變得稍微有趣一些。
A picnic in the rain needs a strong sense of fun to keep everyone smiling.
在雨中野餐需要有很強的玩心才能讓每個人保持笑容。
- playfulness
suggests a tendency to joke and have fun rather than a general life attitude
- lightheartedness
focuses on not being serious or worried
- seriousness
the opposite attitude of taking everything seriously
文法句型
sense + of + fun
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'sense of fun'. It describes a personality trait, not a temporary mood.
4. the ability to understand, enjoy, and make jokes or laugh at funny situations
幽默感
理解並欣賞笑話的能力
the ability to understand, enjoy, and make jokes or laugh at funny situations
Ezra has a dry sense of humour that not everyone understands at first.
Ezra 有一種冷幽默，不是每個人都能立刻理解。
modifiers: dry / wicked / good sense of humour
Jenna and her brother share the same sense of humour and laugh at silly jokes.
Jenna 和她的弟弟有相同的幽默感，會對同樣的傻笑話發笑。
Sophia's sense of humour helped her stay calm when her flight was delayed for five hours.
Sophia 的幽默感幫助她在航班延誤五小時的情況下保持冷靜。
Ravindra's sense of humour made him very popular among his classmates at the university.
Ravindra 的幽默感讓他在大學同學中非常受歡迎。
People with a wicked sense of humour often enjoy jokes that surprise others.
有著壞心眼幽默感的人往往喜歡讓別人意想不到的笑話。
- wit
the ability to say funny or clever things quickly, a narrower skill
文法句型
sense + of + humour
用法筆記
Very common in the fixed phrase 'sense of humour' (British spelling) or 'sense of humor' (American spelling). Can be modified by adjectives such as 'good', 'dry', 'wicked', 'dark', 'sharp'.
常見錯誤
5. the feeling of excitement and importance that comes with a special public event
隆重氣氛
特殊場合的莊重感
the feeling of excitement and importance that comes with a special public event or ceremony
The live music and candlelight gave the wedding a wonderful sense of occasion.
現場音樂和燭光為婚禮增添了絕佳的隆重氣氛。
fixed phrase: sense of occasion
Rodrigo wore his best suit to create a sense of occasion at the ceremony.
Rodrigo 穿上了他最講究的西裝來營造典禮的隆重感。
Without any decorations or music, the party lacked a proper sense of occasion.
沒有裝飾和音樂，這場派對缺乏應有的隆重氣氛。
The fireworks display created a strong sense of occasion for everyone watching from the park.
煙火表演為在公園觀看的所有人營造了強烈的隆重氣氛。
- informality
a relaxed, casual atmosphere without ceremony
文法句型
sense + of + occasion
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'sense of occasion'. Describes the collective mood at an event, not an individual's personal feeling.
6. the ability to make wise, practical decisions in everyday life by thinking caref
明智；常理
日常生活中的實用判斷力
the ability to make wise, practical decisions in everyday life by thinking carefully about what is most sensible
Rania had the good sense to take an umbrella when she saw the dark clouds.
看到烏雲後，Rania 很明智地帶了一把傘。
have the sense + to-infinitive: sensible decision
It made good sense for Maeve to book her flight early because the prices increased a week later.
Maeve 提早訂機票是非常明智的，因為一週後票價就漲了。
There was no sense in Zayd waiting any longer for his lost luggage, so he left the airport.
Zayd 繼續等遺失的行李也沒有意義，所以他離開了機場。
Dylan showed good sense by saving part of his salary every month for emergencies.
Dylan 每個月把部分薪水存起來以備急用，這顯示他很明智。
Buying cheap shoes that fall apart after a week makes no sense at all.
買一星期就壞掉的便宜鞋子完全沒有道理。
- common sense
practical judgment that most people share; a subset of 'good sense'
- wisdom
deeper understanding gained over time; more advanced than practical sense
- judgment
the ability to form opinions or decisions; often used for specific situations
- foolishness
lack of good sense or judgment
文法句型
have the (good) sense + to-infinitive
make sense
there is no sense in + -ing verb
用法筆記
Often occurs in the fixed expressions 'make sense', 'have the sense to do something', 'there is no sense in doing something'. Can be uncountable when referring to the quality itself or countable when referring to a particular wise action.
常見錯誤
7. the good judgment shown in choosing the right thing to do in one particular situ
決斷力
針對特定情況做對決定的能力
the good judgment shown in choosing the right thing to do in one particular situation — for instance, deciding to call a plumber instead of trying to fix a burst pipe yourself because you know it is beyond your skill.
Ada had the sense to call a taxi after drinking at the party.
Ada 在派對喝酒後，有判斷力地叫了一輛計程車回家。
have the sense + infinitive for wise action
When the storm warning came, Darius had the sense to move his car into the garage.
暴風警報一發布，Darius 有先見之明地把車子移進車庫裡。
have the sense + infinitive — one-time situational decision
The manager had the good sense not to mention the error before the client.
那位經理有判斷力，沒有在客戶面前提到那個錯誤。
Kevin had the sense to check the weather forecast before going hiking.
Kevin 有先見之明，在去健行前檢查了天氣預報。
No one had the sense to write down the address, so the driver got lost.
沒有人想到要記下地址，所以快遞司機迷路了。
- foolishness
the lack of good judgement or wisdom
文法句型
have the (good) sense to + infinitive
用法筆記
Commonly used in the negative ('didn't have the sense to…') to criticise someone for failing to take an obvious precaution.
常見錯誤
8. any of the distinct meanings that a word, expression, or statement can carry — f
意義；含義
詞語的多種含義之一
any of the distinct meanings that a word, expression, or statement can carry — for example, the word 'pupil' has one sense that refers to a student and another that refers to part of the eye.
The word 'pupil' means a student or part of the eye, depending on the sense.
「pupil」這個字可以指學生或眼睛的一部分，取決於它的意義。
depending on the sense — common collocation for disambiguation
In what sense are you using the word 'theory' in your essay?
你在文章中使用「theory」這個字時，是採用哪一種含義？
This dictionary lists twelve different senses of the noun 'light.'
這本字典列出了「light」這個名詞的十二種不同含義。
The noun 'force' has a different sense in physics than in everyday conversation.
名詞「force」在物理學中的含義，與日常對話中的含義不同。
Noa explained the legal sense of the term 'negligence' to the interns.
Noa 向實習生解釋了「negligence」一詞的法律含義。
- meaning
more general; 'sense' implies one of several distinct meanings within a range
- definition
more formal; refers specifically to a dictionary explanation
- interpretation
focuses on how the meaning is understood by a particular person
文法句型
in the [adjective] sense
sense of the word
常見錯誤
9. from all possible aspects or perspectives — for example, calling a holiday 'in e
各方面
從所有方面考量
from all possible aspects or perspectives — for example, calling a holiday 'in every sense' perfect means it was wonderful for relaxation, adventure, and cost.
Daichi's new apartment is in every sense better than his old one.
Daichi 的新公寓在各方面都比舊公寓好。
The project was in every sense a disaster: over budget, behind schedule, and poorly designed.
那個專案在各方面都是一場災難：超出預算、進度落後、設計又糟。
in every sense + noun phrase — emphatic statement
Isabela is in every sense a professional: punctual, prepared, and polite.
Isabela 在各方面都是專業人士：守時、有準備、又有禮貌。
The film is in every sense a masterpiece of modern cinema.
這部電影在各方面都是現代電影的傑作。
The garden is in every sense a family project, from planting to watering to harvesting.
這座花園在各方面都是一個家庭工程，從種植到澆水再到採收。
- in every way
more literal and less formal; does not carry the word-meaning connotation
- in all respects
more formal; used in academic or business writing
文法句型
in every sense (of the word/term)
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'in every sense (of the word/term).' Can be followed by a list or a single strong noun for emphasis.
常見錯誤
10. from one particular point of view, while recognising that other points of view a
某方面
從特定角度來看
from one particular point of view, while recognising that other points of view also exist — used to acknowledge partial truth about something without fully agreeing with it.
In a sense, losing that job was the best thing that happened to Andrei.
從某方面來說，失去那份工作是 Andrei 遇到過最好的事。
What Lara said is true in a sense, but it is not the whole story.
Lara 說的話在某方面是對的，但並非事情的全貌。
true in a sense, but… — contrasting partial truth with full picture
The experiment failed, but in a sense the team learned what not to repeat.
那個實驗失敗了，但從某方面來說團隊學到了下次不該做什麼。
In a sense, the cheaper model was better value because it lasted twice as long.
從某方面來說，便宜的那個型號反而更划算，因為它耐用了兩倍時間。
Obi felt that in one sense the city never left him, even years after moving.
Obi 覺得從某種意義上來說，即使搬家多年，那座城市從未真正離開過他。
- in some respects
more formal and precise
- to some extent
focuses on degree rather than viewpoint
- in no sense
the opposite — complete denial from every viewpoint
文法句型
in a sense, [clause]
in one sense … but in another sense …
用法筆記
Often paired with a contrasting statement ('but', 'however', 'yet') to acknowledge one viewpoint while pointing to others. Do not confuse with 'in no sense' (sense 11), which is a complete denial.
常見錯誤
11. used to emphasise that something is definitely not true from any possible perspe
絕非；決不
強調從任何角度看都不成立
used to emphasise that something is definitely not true from any possible perspective — for instance, saying someone is 'in no sense' a thief means they are not dishonest in any way.
Ignacio is in no sense responsible for the accident in the parking lot.
Ignacio 絕對不該為停車場的那場事故負責。
The new policy is in no sense a punishment; it simply helps employees.
這項新政策絕非懲罰；它只是為了幫助員工。
in no sense + noun — emphatic denial followed by clarification
Reema is in no sense an expert on Roman history, though she enjoys reading it.
Reema 絕非羅馬史專家，但她很喜歡閱讀相關書籍。
The company's difficulties are in no sense the fault of the factory workers.
公司的困境決不是工廠工人的錯。
This decision is in no sense final — the board reviews it next quarter.
這項決定絕非最終決定；董事會將在下季審議。
- by no means
equally formal; can be placed in different positions within the sentence
- not in the least
slightly more informal; common in spoken English
- in every sense
the opposite — emphasising that something is true from every possible viewpoint
文法句型
in no sense + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb