transfer

/trænsˈfɜː(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /trænsˈfɜːr/ (ame, ipa) · /tran(t)s-ˈfər ˈtran(t)s-ˌfər/ (ame, mw) · /ˈtræns.fɜːr/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtræns.fɝː/ (ame, ipa)

transferpresent simple I / you / we / they
transfershe / she / it
transferredpast simple
transferring-ing form

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B1

釋義

轉移；搬運

把人或物從一處移到另一處

to take a person, object, or responsibility from one location, vehicle, situation, or group and put them in another

例句

The hospital decided to transfer Rafael to the children's ward for better care.

醫院決定把 Rafael 轉到兒童病房，讓他獲得更好的照顧。

transfer + person + to + place

Amihan transferred the leftover food from the big pot into smaller containers.

Amihan 把大鍋裡剩下的食物轉移到幾個小容器裡。

transfer + object + from + place + into + place

同義詞

move
more general and everyday; does not imply a formal or organizational process
relocate
more formal, often used for moving a business or its employees
shift
suggests a small or slight change of position rather than a complete move
convey
formal, often legal; emphasizes the act of carrying from one place to another

反義詞

keep
to maintain in the same place
retain
formal; to continue to hold or keep

文法句型

transfer + object + to + place/person/group

transfer + from + place + to + place

用法筆記

This is the broadest sense. When the object is a person, it often implies an official or organizational move. Frequently used in passive constructions (be transferred to).

常見錯誤

❌I transferred the file to my bag.

✅I moved the file to my bag.

💡'transfer' is used for official/organized relocation of people, responsibilities, or items between systems; for everyday physical movement of small objects, 'move' is more natural.

❌She transferred him the money.

✅She transferred the money to him.

💡When both objects appear, 'transfer' requires a 'to' preposition, not an indirect-object structure.

2.動詞及物B1

釋義

轉接

將來電轉到另一線或分機

to send an incoming phone call that was received on one line to a different telephone number or extension

例句

Salma asked the receptionist to transfer her call to the billing department.

Salma 請櫃檯人員把她的電話轉接到帳務部門。

transfer + a/the call + to [department]

Our office phone system automatically transfers calls to mobile phones after six rings.

我們公司的電話系統會在響六聲後自動將來電轉到手機上。

passive: calls are transferred to [destination]

同義詞

put through
phrasal verb, slightly informal; common in everyday office speech
redirect
more technical; often used for automated systems
forward
implies an automatic preset instruction rather than a live action

文法句型

transfer + a/the call + to + person/number

transfer + caller + to + person

用法筆記

The direct object is usually 'a/the call' or the caller ('you'). Cannot be used intransitively in this sense.

常見錯誤

❌Please transfer me to the manager.' (Often used but informal)

✅Please transfer my call to the manager.

💡The formal object is 'the call', not the person.

❌I transferred the phone.

✅I transferred the call.

💡The phone itself is not moved; it's the call that is redirected.

3.動詞及物 / 不及物B1

釋義

調動；轉隊

更換工作、學校或球隊

to take a new position in another company, department, school, or sports team, or to cause someone else to do this

例句

Saira decided to transfer to the London office after two years in Singapore.

Saira 在新加坡待了兩年後，決定調到倫敦辦公室。

intransitive: transfer to [location/office]

The football club transferred Hana to their youth academy for the next season.

這家足球俱樂部把 Hana 轉到他們的青年培訓隊去參加下一季的比賽。

transitive: club transfers player to [destination]

同義詞

move
less formal, more general; can apply to any change of position
relocate
focuses on changing geographical location rather than role
second
temporary transfer within an organization; more formal, British
switch
informal; often used for school or team changes

反義詞

stay
remain in the same position or place

文法句型

transfer + (intransitive) + to + new job/team

transfer + object + to + new position

用法筆記

When used about a person changing jobs voluntarily, it is intransitive (She transferred to another department). When an employer or team decides the change, it is transitive (The company transferred her).

常見錯誤

❌He transferred company.

✅He transferred to another company.

💡The preposition 'to' is required when specifying the destination.

❌I transferred my job.

✅I transferred to a new job.

💡The person transfers, not the job.

4.動詞及物B2

釋義

轉讓

將財產或權利合法轉給他人

to give the legal ownership, title, or control of property, money, or rights to another person or organization

例句

Grandfather transferred the farm to Élise and her brother after his retirement.

祖父退休後，把農場轉讓給了 Élise 和她的弟弟。

transfer + property + to + person

The company transferred all its assets to a new holding group last March.

今年三月，公司將所有資產轉讓給了一個新的控股集團。

transfer + assets + to + organization

同義詞

convey
formal legal term; focuses on the formal passing of title
hand over
less formal; can be physical or legal
assign
often used for rights, contracts, or intellectual property
cede
formal; implies giving up territory, rights, or power

反義詞

keep
retain possession or ownership
retain
formal; continue to hold

文法句型

transfer + property/rights + to + person/entity

用法筆記

Formal and legal register. The subject is typically the current owner, and the object is property, assets, rights, or shares. A written document is usually involved.

常見錯誤

❌I transferred my car to my son verbally.

✅I transferred ownership of my car to my son with a signed document.

💡Legal transfer of ownership usually requires paperwork.

❌She transferred the company.

✅She transferred ownership of the company.

💡The company itself isn't moved; the ownership rights are.

5.動詞不及物A2

釋義

轉乘；換車

旅途中更換交通工具或路線

to get off one bus, train, plane, or subway line and get onto another during a single journey

例句

Luca took the red line and transferred to the blue line at Central Station.

Luca 搭紅線，然後在中央車站轉乘藍線。

transfer from [line A] to [line B] at [station]

Passengers traveling to the airport must transfer from the express train to the shuttle bus.

前往機場的旅客必須從快車轉乘接駁巴士。

transfer from [vehicle A] to [vehicle B]

同義詞

change
equivalent meaning, more common in British English
switch
informal; often used in spoken instructions
get a connection
used for flight connections or multi-leg journeys

反義詞

stay on
remain on the same vehicle without changing

文法句型

transfer + from + vehicle/line + to + vehicle/line

用法筆記

Always intransitive in this sense — you transfer vehicles, routes, or lines, but do not 'transfer a train' transitively. Common in travel announcements and directions.

常見錯誤

❌I need to transfer the bus at the next stop.

✅I need to transfer to another bus at the next stop.' or 'I need to change buses at the next stop.

💡In British English, 'change' is more common; in American English, 'transfer' is standard, but always use 'to'.

❌Transfer train here.' (sign language)

✅Transfer here.' or 'Change trains here.

💡The vehicle type follows 'transfer' as a prepositional phrase, not as a direct object.

6.動詞及物B1

釋義

傳輸；複製

將資料或檔案移至另一裝置或格式

to copy or move digital information, files, photos, music, or other media from one device, system, or format onto another

例句

Esme transferred all her photos from the phone to her laptop using a cable.

Esme 用傳輸線把照片從手機傳到了筆記型電腦。

transfer + data + from [source] + to [destination]

The app automatically transfers your contacts when you set up a new device.

當你設定新裝置時，這個應用程式會自動傳輸你的聯絡人資料。

同義詞

copy
implies the original remains; 'transfer' may or may not keep the original
move
implies the original is removed; common in file-system contexts
sync
implies two-way transfer to keep versions matching; informal/technical
upload/download
specific to transferring to/from the internet or cloud

文法句型

transfer + data/files + to + device/format

transfer + from + device + to + device

用法筆記

In technology contexts, 'transfer' can mean either copying (the source file remains) or moving (the source file is deleted). The exact meaning depends on the software or device. In everyday use, it most often implies copying to another device.

常見錯誤

❌I transferred the file to you by email.

✅I sent the file to you by email.

💡Email uses 'send' or 'attach', not 'transfer'. 'Transfer' is for moving between devices or storage systems.

❌ 'Transfer the music to my phone.' (OK) but 'I transferred the song.' (vague) — Specify the destination; without it the sentence feels incomplete.

transfersingular
transfersplural

1.名詞B1

釋義

轉移；搬遷

人或物從一處移到另一處的過程

the action of taking someone or something from a starting location, role, or situation and placing them in a different one

例句

The transfer of medical records between hospitals must follow strict privacy rules.

醫院之間的病歷轉移必須遵守嚴格的隱私規定。

transfer of [documents] between [places]

Imani arranged the transfer of funds from her savings account to her checking account.

Imani 安排了資金移轉，從儲蓄帳戶轉到支票帳戶。

transfer of [funds/money] from [account A] to [account B]

同義詞

move
less formal; can apply to objects or people
relocation
formal; focuses on moving to a new place, especially for work
shift
implies a change in position, often small or gradual
handover
focuses on passing control or responsibility to someone else

反義詞

retention
the act of keeping something in place

文法句型

transfer + of + object/person + to + place

用法筆記

Can be countable (We made five transfers this month) or uncountable (The transfer of data took hours). Often followed by 'of' + the thing being moved.

常見錯誤

❌I made a transfer to him.

✅I made a transfer of money to him.' or 'I made a bank transfer to him.

💡Without context, 'transfer' alone is vague about what was transferred.

❌The transfer of employee to new office.

✅The transfer of the employee to the new office.

💡Both the object and destination typically need determiners.

2.名詞B1

釋義

轉會；轉隊

職業運動員更換所屬球隊

a sports player who joins a different team after leaving their current one, or the process involved in that change

例句

The club spent 10 million dollars on a new transfer from Brazil this summer.

今年夏天，球團花了一千萬美元引進一名來自巴西的新轉會球員。

new transfer from [country/team]

Saira was the most expensive transfer in the team's history when she joined.

Saira 加入時，創下了隊史上最昂貴的轉會紀錄。

同義詞

signing
focuses on the team's action of hiring the player rather than the player's move
recruit
used for any new team member, not just transfers between professional clubs

用法筆記

Common in team sports (football/soccer, basketball, baseball). The noun can mean either the player who has moved (The club signed a new transfer) or the transaction itself (The transfer fell through).

常見錯誤

❌He is a transfer player.

✅He is a transfer.

💡In sports contexts, 'transfer' alone serves as a noun for the player.

❌The transfer of the player happened quickly.' (grammatically fine but wordy)

✅The transfer happened quickly.

💡Context makes it clear the player is involved.

3.名詞B1

釋義

接駁服務

兩地點之間的接駁交通服務

a journey service, such as a taxi, bus, or shuttle, that carries travelers between two specific locations like an airport and a nearby hotel

例句

The hotel provides a free airport transfer for all guests arriving after 8 p.m.

這家飯店為晚上八點後抵達的所有房客提供免費機場接駁。

collocation: airport transfer

Minho booked a private transfer from the train station to the ski resort.

Minho 預訂了一趟從火車站到滑雪渡假村的私人接駁車。

private transfer from [place A] to [place B]

同義詞

shuttle
emphasizes a regular back-and-forth service; can be public
ride
informal; less specific about being pre-arranged
connection
used for flights or trains that connect; more about timing than the vehicle

用法筆記

Specific to pre-arranged transport between fixed locations, typically in tourism contexts. Not used for regular public buses or taxis you flag down on the street.

常見錯誤

❌I took a transfer to the airport.' (vague)

✅I took the hotel transfer to the airport.

💡Specify which transfer service you used.

❌ 'The transfer bus was late.' (OK) but 'The transfer was a bus.' (unnatural) — 'Transfer' is the service, not the vehicle itself. Say 'The transfer service uses small buses.'

4.名詞B1

釋義

轉乘券

可在路線間免費轉乘的車票

a ticket you can use when switching between different bus or metro lines during a single journey

例句

The bus driver gave Salma a transfer to continue her trip on the next route.

公車司機給了 Salma 一張轉乘券，讓她可以繼續搭下一班車。

give someone a transfer

Passengers must keep their transfer to show when boarding the second train.

乘客必須保留轉乘券，以便在搭第二班車時出示查驗。

keep a transfer [for inspection]

同義詞

connection ticket
less common; emphasizes the connection between routes
through ticket
a single ticket covering the entire multi-vehicle journey

用法筆記

Most common in American English. In British English, 'a connecting ticket' or 'through ticket' is more usual. The transfer is typically valid for a limited time.

常見錯誤

❌I need a transfer ticket.' (redundant)

✅I need a transfer.

💡The word 'transfer' already refers to the ticket/documents.

❌Transfer is for one hour.' (grammatically correct but unclear)

✅The transfer is valid for one hour.

💡Add 'valid' for clarity.

5.名詞B2

釋義

轉印貼紙

按壓或加熱即可附著在表面的圖案

a printed image or decorative design that you put onto walls, clothing, or other objects by pressing or heating it briefly

例句

The children decorated their notebooks with colorful animal transfers from the craft store.

孩子們用美術用品店買來的彩色動物轉印貼紙裝飾筆記本。

decorate with [type of] transfers

Brandon applied the transfer to his guitar by rubbing it firmly with a pencil.

Brandon 用鉛筆用力摩擦，將轉印貼紙貼到了他的吉他上。

apply a transfer to [surface] by rubbing

同義詞

decal
similar but usually refers to designs on a clear or colored backing; often used for vehicles or windows
iron-on
specifically a transfer applied with heat (iron)
rub-on
specifically a transfer applied by rubbing with a tool

用法筆記

Also called a 'rub-on transfer' or 'iron-on transfer'. Not to be confused with a sticker — transfers do not have adhesive; they use pressure or heat to bond with the surface.

常見錯誤

❌I stuck the transfer on the wall.' (if it's a pressure/rub-on type)

✅I applied the transfer to the wall.

💡Transfers are applied, not stuck, as they don't have a sticker backing.

❌ 'Transfer paper' vs 'transfer' — 'Transfer paper' is the special sheet the design is printed on; 'transfer' is the design itself after application.

transfer

transfer — 動詞

1. to take a person, object, or responsibility from one location, vehicle, situatio

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤

2. to send an incoming phone call that was received on one line to a different tele

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤

3. to take a new position in another company, department, school, or sports team, o

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤

4. to give the legal ownership, title, or control of property, money, or rights to

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤

5. to get off one bus, train, plane, or subway line and get onto another during a s

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤

6. to copy or move digital information, files, photos, music, or other media from o

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤

transfer — 名詞

1. the action of taking someone or something from a starting location, role, or sit

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤

2. a sports player who joins a different team after leaving their current one, or t

用法筆記

常見錯誤

3. a journey service, such as a taxi, bus, or shuttle, that carries travelers betwe

用法筆記

常見錯誤

4. a ticket you can use when switching between different bus or metro lines during

用法筆記

常見錯誤

5. a printed image or decorative design that you put onto walls, clothing, or other

用法筆記

常見錯誤