transition
/trænˈzɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /trænˈzɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /tran(t)-ˈsi-shən tran-ˈzi- chiefly British tran(t)-ˈsi-zhən/ (ame, mw) · /trænˈzɪʃ.ən/ (bre, ipa) · /trænˈzɪʃ.ən/ (ame, ipa)
transition — 名詞
- transitionsingular
- transitionsplural
1. The period or set of steps during which a situation, system, or way of organisin
轉變；過渡
從一個階段到另一個階段的過程或時期
The period or set of steps during which a situation, system, or way of organising things moves from one stage or arrangement into another.
The country faces a difficult transition from military rule to a democratically elected government.
這個國家正經歷從軍事統治過渡到民選政府的艱難時期。
transition from X to Y — structure showing before and after states
Christopher's company hired a consultant to help manage the transition to new software.
Christopher 的公司聘請了一位顧問，協助管理轉換到新軟體的過程。
Heloísa learned about puberty as a natural transition during her middle-school health class.
Heloísa 在國中的健康教育課上學到，青春期是一種自然的轉變。
Sivan felt nervous during the transition from high school to university.
Sivan 對於從高中升上大學的這段轉換期感到緊張。
The team is in transition, with several senior members retiring this year.
這個團隊正處於過渡期，今年有幾位資深成員即將退休。
- change
broader term; transition emphasises a gradual or structured process, not just any alteration
- shift
can be more abrupt; transition usually implies a longer process
- conversion
suggests a more complete transformation into something different
- stability
a state where no change is happening
文法句型
transition + from + to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often uncountable when describing the process generally ("during transition"), but countable when referring to a specific instance ("a smooth transition"). Frequently paired with prepositions 'from' and 'to' to mark the starting and ending states.
常見錯誤
2. The process, which can include social, legal, and medical steps, by which a pers
性別轉換
依照性別認同生活的過程
The process, which can include social, legal, and medical steps, by which a person starts to live according to their gender identity, which may be different from the gender they were assigned at birth.
Rania began her transition by asking friends and family to use her chosen name.
Rania 從請親友使用她選擇的名字和代名詞開始，展開了她的性別轉換。
social transition — changing name, pronouns, and presentation
Soraya's employer introduced a policy that provides paid leave during an employee's gender transition.
Soraya 的雇主推出了一項政策，為員工在性別轉換期間提供帶薪休假。
The documentary follows three people at different stages of their medical transition.
這部紀錄片記錄了三位處於不同醫療轉換階段的人。
Selim chose social transition first and later decided to explore medical options.
Selim 先選擇進行社會轉換，之後才決定探討醫療選項。
Linh's family attended a support group to learn how to be helpful during her transition.
Linh 的家人參加了一個支持團體，學習如何在她的轉換過程中提供幫助。
- gender affirmation
a broader term that also covers steps taken before, during, and after transition, with emphasis on affirming one's identity
文法句型
transition + to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Transition can be purely social (name, clothing, pronouns) or include medical elements (hormone therapy, surgeries). The term emphasises that this is a personal process with no single required path. Not everyone who transitions identifies as transgender; some identify as nonbinary, gender-fluid, or use other labels.
常見錯誤
3. In team sports such as basketball or soccer, the switch from attacking play to d
攻守轉換
籃球等運動中進攻與防守之間的轉換
In team sports such as basketball or soccer, the switch from attacking play to defending, or from defending to attacking, which happens when one team gains or loses possession of the ball.
The Lakers scored twelve points on fast-break transition plays in the second quarter.
湖人隊在第二節靠快攻轉換戰術得了十二分。
transition play — offensive move right after gaining possession
Coach Kofi warned his players that a turnover can start a quick opposing transition.
Kofi 教練警告球員，一次失誤就可能引發對方快速的攻守轉換。
After losing the ball in the third quarter, the Warriors sprinted back on defence.
在第三節失去球權後，勇士隊全員立刻衝回後場防守。
Amira's soccer team practises three-on-two drills to improve their attacking transition.
Amira 的足球隊練習三人對兩人的攻防轉換訓練，以提升進攻轉換能力。
文法句型
on the transition
transition game
用法筆記
Most common in basketball commentary and coaching, but also used in soccer, ice hockey, rugby, and handball. The phrase 'transition game' refers to a team's overall ability to switch between offence and defence quickly.
4. In music, writing, film, or speech, a brief segment that links two different sec
過渡段落
連結音樂、文章或影片前後部分的橋段
In music, writing, film, or speech, a brief segment that links two different sections, subjects, or moods without confusing the audience.
The pianist played a gentle transition between the slow movement and the lively finale.
鋼琴家在緩慢的樂章和活潑的終曲之間彈奏了一段柔和過渡。
transition between X and Y — connecting two sections
Élise added a short transition paragraph to link the climate chapter with the policy chapter.
Élise 加了一小段過渡文字，把氣候章節與政策章節銜接起來。
The editor used a fade-to-black transition between the two scenes.
剪接師在兩個場景之間使用了淡出至黑畫面的轉場效果。
Zayd's TED talk used a transition from dry data to a patient's moving story.
Zayd 的 TED 演講用了一個過渡，從枯燥的數據轉到病人的感人故事。
文法句型
transition + between + noun phrase
transition + from + noun + to + noun
用法筆記
In music, this sense overlaps with the term 'bridge' but is broader — a transition may be as short as a single chord or as long as a full passage. In writing, transition words (also called 'signposts') such as 'however', 'meanwhile', and 'in addition' serve this connecting function at the sentence level.
transition — 動詞
- transitionpresent simple I / you / we / they
- transitions3rd person singular
- transitioning-ing form
- transitionedpast simple
1. To move, or to help something move, from one stage, condition, or way of operati
轉換；過渡
從一種狀態或系統轉到另一種
To move, or to help something move, from one stage, condition, or way of operating to a different one, often following a planned process.
The company plans to transition from paper records to a digital filing system by March.
該公司計劃在三月前從紙本記錄轉換到全數位檔案系統。
transition from X to Y — intransitive, organisation as subject
Ishaan helped transition the small business onto a cloud-based accounting platform.
Ishaan 協助這家小公司轉移到雲端會計平台。
transition + object + onto/to — transitive, helping someone move to a new system
Schools across the district are transitioning to a new curriculum next semester.
全區的學校將在下學期過渡到新的課程綱要。
Beatriz transitioned from working as a nurse to teaching at the medical college.
Beatriz 從護理工作轉換到醫學院的教職。
The city council is transitioning 200 library staff into digital roles in its modernisation plan.
市議會正將 200 名圖書館職員轉換到數位服務職位，作為其現代化計畫的一部分。
文法句型
transition + from + noun + to + noun
transition + someone/something + from + noun + to + noun
用法筆記
Intransitive use ("the company transitioned to digital") is more common. The transitive use ("they transitioned the team to new software") is more formal and typical in business or organisational contexts. When a person moves to a new role, 'transition into' is preferred over 'transition to'.
常見錯誤
2. To start living as the gender one truly identifies with, through steps that may
轉換性別
依照性別認同開始生活
To start living as the gender one truly identifies with, through steps that may include changing one's name, clothing, legal documents, or seeking medical care.
Owen transitioned during his second year of university and found a supportive community there.
Owen 在大學二年級時進行了性別轉換，並在那裡找到了一個支持他的社群。
Putri called the clinic and asked to speak with a counselor about transitioning.
Putri 打電話到診所，說想跟諮商師談談進行性別轉換的事。
Camila decided to transition socially at work before pursuing any medical steps.
Camila 決定先在職場進行社會轉換，再考慮醫療步驟。
Antonia began her transition at seventeen, after coming out to her parents during winter break.
Antonia 在十七歲時開始進行性別轉換，在那之前的寒假她先向父母出櫃。
- come out as transgender
coming out is about revealing one's identity to others; transitioning is the active process of living in accordance with that identity
文法句型
transition
用法筆記
Almost always intransitive. Used respectfully with the person's chosen name and pronouns in any discussion. Not all people who transition use the label 'transgender' — some identify as nonbinary, genderqueer, or simply as themselves. Avoid phrases like 'fully transitioned', which imply a single end point.
常見錯誤
3. In team sports like basketball, to switch quickly between attacking and defendin
切換攻守
球類運動中進攻與防守角色的快速切換
In team sports like basketball, to switch quickly between attacking and defending roles when possession of the ball changes hands.
The guard stole the ball and immediately transitioned to offence, driving toward the basket.
那名後衛抄截後立刻轉換成進攻模式，帶球直衝籃下。
transition to offence — switch from defence to attack after gaining possession
The team struggled to transition back on defence after missing a shot.
該球隊投籃不進後難以迅速轉換回防守陣型。
transition back on defence — hurrying to defend after losing possession
Xiu reads the play well and transitions before the opponents set up their defence.
Xiu 很會閱讀比賽，總是在對手布好防守之前就完成切換攻守。
Soraya lost the ball and sprinted back to transition to defence before the team scored.
Soraya 失去球後迅速跑回後場轉換為防守，阻止了對方得分。
- fast break
a specific type of transition offence where a team moves the ball quickly down the court before the defence sets up
文法句型
transition + from + noun + to + noun
用法筆記
Primarily a basketball term, though increasingly used in soccer and hockey analysis. The noun form is far more common than the verb in sports contexts. Coaches often use 'get back' or 'push the ball' instead of 'transition' when speaking to players directly.