space
space — 動詞
1. to position objects, individuals, text, or activities with set amounts of room o
間隔；隔開
以固定距離或時間排列
to position objects, individuals, text, or activities with set amounts of room or time separating them — for instance, putting chairs at equal intervals in a hall or scheduling payments over several months.
Minh spaced the chairs two metres apart for the outdoor concert.
Minh 將戶外音樂會的椅子間隔兩公尺排放。
space + object + distance [+ apart]
Samir spaces the fitness classes at the community centre one hour apart.
Samir 將社區中心的健身課程間隔一小時開課。
Christopher spaced out his student loan payments over eighteen months.
Christopher 將學生貸款分十八個月償還。
Each seedling in the garden was spaced thirty centimetres from the next one.
花園裡的每株幼苗之間間隔三十公分。
Before printing the report, space the paragraphs evenly so each section is easy to read.
列印報告之前，將段落均勻間隔，讓每個部分都容易閱讀。
- distribute
more general — does not specifically imply even gaps between items
- spread out
less precise — suggests wider coverage rather than measured intervals
- arrange
broader — can mean any kind of organisation, not just spacing
- position
focuses on where each item goes, not the gap between them
文法句型
space + object + distance/time phrase
space out + object + over/for + time
用法筆記
This verb nearly always needs a distance or time phrase to sound natural — space the seedlings (alone) feels incomplete, while space the seedlings 30 cm apart is complete.
常見錯誤
space — 名詞
1. an empty spot or section that is free for someone to use, put things in, or do s
空間；空位
可使用的空區域或位置
an empty spot or section that is free for someone to use, put things in, or do something in
We need to clear a space on the kitchen counter for the new microwave.
我們需要在廚房檯面上清出一個空間來放新的微波爐。
collocation: clear a space for [something]
Sora found a parking space right outside the supermarket entrance.
Sora 在超市入口旁邊找到了一個停車位。
countable: a parking space
There is enough space in Lin's living room for a small wooden dining table.
Lin 的客廳裡有足夠的空間放一張小木餐桌。
Amani organised the cupboard space so the pots and pans fit on the lower shelf.
Amani 整理了櫥櫃空間，讓鍋子和平底鍋放在下層架子上。
Isabela saved space on her laptop by deleting old photos and videos.
Isabela 刪除了舊照片和影片，以節省筆電的空間。
文法句型
space + for + noun
space + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Countable when referring to a specific empty area (a parking space, a storage space); uncountable when referring to the general concept of available room (lack of space, floor space).
常見錯誤
2. an empty part of a page or a line where nothing is written or printed, used espe
空白；空格
書面或列印中字詞之間或行間的空白部分
an empty part of a page or a line where nothing is written or printed, used especially to separate letters, words, or sections of text
Diego left a space at the bottom of the page for the teacher's comments.
Diego 在頁面底部留了一塊空白，讓老師寫評語。
leave a space (manual gap)
In a formal letter, you should leave a space between each paragraph.
在正式信件中，段落之間應該空一行。
The student pressed the space bar to add a gap after each word.
那名學生按了空白鍵，在每個單字後面加上一個間隔。
Lan typed a single space between the first name and the family name.
Lan 在名字和姓氏之間只打了一個空格。
Fill in your answer in the blank space at the bottom of the form.
請在表格底部的空格中填上你的答案。
- gap
more general; can refer to any break or opening
- blank
often used for empty fields on a form ('fill in the blank')
- whitespace
more technical, used in design and computing
文法句型
leave a space
a space between
用法筆記
Common in typing and printing contexts. 'Space bar' is the long key at the bottom of a keyboard. In modern digital writing, 'whitespace' is sometimes used for the same idea, especially in design and programming.
常見錯誤
3. the area without limits that contains the whole universe, continuing in every di
宇宙
所有星球和事物所在的無限範圍
the area without limits that contains the whole universe, continuing in every direction, in which all objects and events exist
The first rocket to reach space marked a historic moment for all of humanity.
第一枚抵達太空的火箭，標誌了全人類的歷史性時刻。
uncountable: in space (not 'the space')
Rohan learned that space can bend near a massive object, such as the Sun.
Rohan 學到宇宙可能會在巨大天體附近彎曲，例如太陽。
The telescope sends back images of galaxies that are billions of light-years away in space.
那架望遠鏡傳回了太空中數十億光年外星系的影像。
Dr. Ayesha explained that space is still expanding, carrying galaxies farther apart.
Ayesha 博士解釋說宇宙仍在膨脹，使星系彼此之間的距離不斷增加。
Omar read a book explaining how space and time behave differently near a black hole.
Omar 讀了一本書，解釋時間和空間在黑洞附近的行為會如何改變。
- the universe
includes everything in space, including matter and energy
- the cosmos
more formal or poetic, often implies an orderly system
用法筆記
Uncountable and never takes the definite article when referring to the universe: 'in space', not 'in the space'. 'The space' is used only when modified (e.g., 'the space between galaxies').
常見錯誤
4. the open gap between a player and an opposing player during a game, which a skil
空檔
運動比賽中球員與對手之間的距離
the open gap between a player and an opposing player during a game, which a skilled player can use to receive a pass, take a shot, or make a play
The midfielder found space between the defenders and passed the ball forward quickly.
中場球員在防守球員之間找到了空檔，迅速將球往前傳。
collocation: find space between [players]
Coach Adisa told the forwards to spread out across the field and create more space.
Adisa 教練要前鋒們在球場上拉開陣形，製造更多空檔。
collocation: create space
Without enough space from the defenders, the striker could not turn and shoot at goal.
由於沒有足夠的空間甩開防守者，前鋒無法轉身射門。
Brazil used the full width of the pitch to open up space for their forwards.
巴西隊充分利用球場的寬度，為前鋒拉開進攻空間。
Élise watched the defender closely and moved sideways to create space for a cross.
Élise 緊盯著防守者，然後橫向移動製造傳中的空檔。
- room
informal alternative used in sports commentary
- open ground
more specific to field sports like rugby or football
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense. Typically used with verbs like 'create', 'find', 'make', 'open up', or 'close down' space. Common in football, rugby, basketball, and other field sports.
常見錯誤
5. a section of ground in a city or town where nothing has been built, often left e
空地
沒有建築物的土地（尤其在市區）
a section of ground in a city or town where nothing has been built, often left empty for future use
Rachid turned the vacant space by the railway tracks into a community garden.
Rachid 將鐵軌旁的一塊空地改造成了社區花園。
collocation: vacant space (vacant city land)
Developers bought the space between the two office buildings to construct a new hotel.
建商買下了兩棟辦公大樓之間的空地，打算蓋一間新旅館。
countable: the space between [buildings]
Children played football in the open space behind the old school every evening.
孩子們每天傍晚在舊校舍後面的空地上踢足球。
The city turned an unused space downtown into a park with benches and shade trees.
市政府將市中心一塊未使用的空地改建成公園，設有長椅和遮蔭樹。
Felix checked the city map for open spaces where his company could build apartments.
Felix 查看了城市地圖上的空地區域，看看他的公司能在哪裡蓋公寓。
- lot
American English, specifically a piece of land in a town
- plot
neutral, often used in real estate contexts
- waste ground
British English, implies neglected or unused land
用法筆記
Often modified by adjectives like 'open', 'empty', 'vacant', 'unused', or 'waste' (waste ground). 'Space' in this sense is countable when referring to a specific plot ('a space between the buildings'), but uncountable when referring to the general concept of vacant land ('plenty of open space').
6. an area on a playing field where no opposing player is positioned, allowing a te
球場空位
球場上對手不在的區域
an area on a playing field where no opposing player is positioned, allowing a team member to run into it with the ball or receive a pass
The winger ran into space on the left and received a pass from the goalkeeper.
邊鋒向左側的空位跑去，接住了守門員傳來的球。
collocation: run into space
When a basketball player sees space near the basket, they should drive toward it quickly.
當籃球球員看到籃框附近有空位時，應該迅速運球切入。
Quinn and his teammates kept moving across the pitch to create pockets of space.
Quinn 和隊友們持續在球場上跑動，為彼此製造空檔區域。
A skilled defender closes down space instead of chasing the ball all over the field.
出色的防守者懂得縮小對手的活動空間，而不是滿場追著球跑。
Ari dashed into the space left by defenders and called for the ball.
Ari 衝進防守者留下的空位，並向隊友要球。
- open ground
British English, especially in rugby and football
- open field
more literal, used in American football
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4 (IN SPORT). Sense 4 refers to the distance or gap between players; this sense refers to an actual physical area on the field with no opponents in it. You 'run into space' (sense 6) but 'create space between yourself and a defender' (sense 4).
常見錯誤
7. a brief period during which something happens or is completed, typically used to
短暫時間
很短的一段時間
a brief period during which something happens or is completed, typically used to emphasise how short that period is
The new bridge was built in the space of just six months.
那座新橋在短短六個月內就蓋好了。
pattern: in the space of + time period
Within the space of a week, Sivan had read three entire novels by the author.
Sivan 在一週內讀完了那位作者的三本小說。
Three car accidents happened on the same road in the space of two hours.
同一條路上在兩小時內接連發生了三次車禍。
In the short space before the meeting, Erik reviewed his notes and made coffee.
在會議前的短暫時間裡，Erik 複習了筆記並泡了咖啡。
The restaurant served over fifty customers in the space of a single lunch hour.
那家餐廳在短短一個午餐時段內就服務了超過五十名客人。
文法句型
in the space of + time period
within the space of + time period
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'in/within the space of [time period]' or 'in a short space of time'. Emphasises that the time was surprisingly short given what was accomplished.
常見錯誤
8. a specific length of time during which something happens or changes, often used
期間
某事發生或完成的特定時長
a specific length of time during which something happens or changes, often used to emphasise how quickly or completely it occurs
Rania finished the entire novel in the space of a single weekend.
Rania 在一個週末的時間內讀完整本小說。
in the space of + time period (duration)
In the space of two years, their small stall became a busy shop.
短短兩年內，這間麵包店就從一個攤位發展成了一間忙碌的店面。
Three different delivery trucks arrived at the door within the space of one morning.
三輛不同的貨運車在一個早上之內陸續抵達門口。
In the space of a few weeks, bare soil became rows of green sprouts.
短短幾週內，光禿禿的泥土變成了成排的綠色嫩芽。
Within the space of one phone call, Lukas found them a new apartment.
Lukas 打了一通電話就幫他們找到了一間新公寓。
文法句型
in/within the space of + time
用法筆記
This sense almost always appears in the fixed pattern 'in/within the space of [duration]' and is not used alone as a stand-alone countable noun (e.g. ❌ 'I need a space to finish this'). Distinguish from sense 7, which refers to a very short unspecified time ('a short space of time').
常見錯誤
9. the area far above the Earth where the sun, moon, stars, and other planets are v
太空
地球大氣層以外的宇宙區域
the area far above the Earth where the sun, moon, stars, and other planets are visible in the night sky, and where rockets and satellites travel
Élise looked at the night sky and wondered what life in space would be like.
Élise 看著夜空，好奇太空中的生活是什麼樣子。
in space (no article)
The telescope showed images of stars and planets far out in space.
望遠鏡顯示了遙遠太空中恆星和行星的影像。
Dr. Ramón's team is building a rocket to carry people deeper into space.
Ramón 博士的團隊正在研發一枚能載人深入太空的新火箭。
A small piece of space rock hit the station's window, but no one was hurt.
一小塊太空岩石擊中了太空站的窗戶，但沒有人受傷。
Dewi watched a show about a team of scientists working together on a space station.
Dewi 看了一個節目，內容是一組科學家在太空站上共同工作的故事。
- outer space
the full term, often interchangeable but slightly more formal
- the cosmos
more formal or poetic, refers to the universe as an ordered system
- the universe
broader — includes everything that exists, not just the void beyond Earth
文法句型
in space
into space
outer space
用法筆記
When referring to outer space generally, no article is used ('in space', 'into space'). The phrase 'outer space' is also common and stresses the region far from Earth. 'The space' would refer to a specific empty area, not the cosmos.
常見錯誤
10. the chance to be alone or to make your own decisions without other people interf
空間；自由
不受打擾或自主安排的空間與時間
the chance to be alone or to make your own decisions without other people interfering or putting pressure on you
Tunde told his roommate that he needed some space to focus on his studies.
Tunde 告訴室友他需要一些空間來專心唸書。
need some space (emotional/personal)
After arguing all morning, both sisters decided to give each other some space.
吵了一個早上之後，兩姊妹決定給彼此一些空間。
Min enjoys living alone because she needs plenty of space to think and create.
Min 喜歡獨居，因為她需要足夠的空間來思考和創作。
The manager gave the team space to try new ideas without constant supervision.
主管給了團隊空間，讓他們在不被緊迫盯人的情況下嘗試新點子。
Shanti said she needed space to make her own decisions about the future.
Shanti 說她需要空間來為自己的未來做決定。
- pressure
the feeling of being pushed or watched by others
- interference
being stopped or disrupted by other people's involvement
文法句型
need/give/have some space
用法筆記
Often used in personal relationships and workplace settings. 'Space' in this sense is uncountable — you need 'some space', not 'a space'. The phrase 'give someone space' means letting them act freely without control or interference.