unlike
unlike — 形容詞
- unlikepositive
- more unlikecomparative
- most unlikesuperlative
1. Different in appearance, quality, or nature when compared with another person or
不同的
在特質或外表上不一樣
Different in appearance, quality, or nature when compared with another person or thing — for example, two paintings that share no style or colour, or two siblings with opposite personalities.
The twins are so unlike that strangers never guess they are sisters.
這對雙胞胎長得那麼不像，陌生人從不認為她們是姊妹。
be + unlike + so / very / quite
Chidi's cooking style is completely unlike his mother's traditional methods.
Chidi 的烹飪風格跟他母親的傳統做法完全不同。
completely unlike + noun
Caleb's business plan was very unlike Vivek's, focusing on local shops rather than online sales.
Caleb 的商業計劃跟 Vivek 的很不一樣，著重在地店鋪而非線上銷售。
These two fabrics feel quite unlike each other when you touch them.
用手摸的時候，這兩塊布料感覺完全不同。
The two towers look totally unlike — one old brick, the other glass and steel — yet both charge similar rents.
這兩棟大樓看起來完全不同——一棟舊磚造，另一棟玻璃鋼骨——但租金差不多。
- dissimilar
more formal; preferred in academic or technical writing
- different
more general and far more common; unlike emphasises contrast more strongly
- distinct
focuses on separateness and clear difference rather than lack of resemblance
文法句型
unlike + noun (comparing two things)
be + unlike
very / quite / completely / totally + unlike
用法筆記
Often used with intensifying adverbs such as very, quite, completely, and totally. Common in both attributive (an unlike pair) and predicative positions (the two are unlike).
常見錯誤
2. Describing opposite ends or charges that differ in nature and attract each other
異極的
磁鐵或電荷中極性相反的
Describing opposite ends or charges that differ in nature and attract each other, especially in the context of magnets or electricity — for instance, the two opposite tips of a bar magnet.
In the school lab, Cyrus held two bar magnets close, and their unlike ends snapped together with a sharp click.
在學校實驗室裡，Cyrus 把兩根條形磁鐵靠近，它們的異極端啪的一聲吸在一起。
unlike + magnetic poles (technical domain)
In physics class, Jiwoo learned that unlike poles pull toward one another.
在物理課上，Jiwoo 學到異極會彼此吸引。
When Ari rubbed the balloon on her jumper, the unlike charges made the balloon stick firmly to the ceiling.
Ari 用氣球摩擦毛衣後，異性電荷讓氣球牢牢黏在天花板上。
Imran watched two magnets' unlike ends inch together across the table before meeting with a light tap.
Imran 看著兩塊磁鐵的異極端在桌面上一點一點靠近，最後輕聲碰在一起。
- like
in magnetism: like poles repel, unlike poles attract
文法句型
unlike + noun (technical: poles, charges)
用法筆記
Primarily a technical term in physics. The opposite concept is like (like poles repel). This sense appears almost always in attributive position before a noun like poles, ends, or charges.
unlike — 連接詞
1. Introducing a full clause to indicate that the way something happens or the resu
並非如同
引導完整子句對比動作或結果有別於所述情況
Introducing a full clause to indicate that the way something happens or the result turns out is different from what the clause describes — for example, events unfolding differently than someone predicted, or a process working in a different way than before.
The exam results came out unlike the tutors had predicted, with most students scoring higher than expected.
考試結果跟家教老師預測的不同，多數學生的成績都比預期高。
unlike + clause (conjunction use)
The hybrid car runs unlike the petrol model did, starting silently and producing only a low hum.
油電車的運轉方式跟燃油車不同，發動時完全無聲，只發出細微的低鳴。
The football team played unlike they usually do in away matches, showing energy and strong organisation from the first minute.
這支足球隊在客場比賽中的表現跟平時不同，從第一分鐘就展現活力和嚴謹組織。
The river flowed unlike it had in previous summers, slow and sluggish after months of drought.
這條河的流動不像往年夏天那樣，經過數月乾旱後變得又緩又滯。
- not as
more common in everyday speech; less formal
- contrary to how
more explicit and formal
- as
opposite in the sense of 'in the same manner as'
文法句型
unlike + clause
用法筆記
This conjunction use of unlike is considered formal or literary. In everyday speech, speakers typically use a different construction ('not as' or 'in a way that is different from how'). Avoid using it in casual writing unless aiming for a rhetorical effect.
常見錯誤
unlike — 介系詞
1. Used to say that one person, thing, or situation is not the same as another in a
不同於
表示人事物之間有明顯差異
Used to say that one person, thing, or situation is not the same as another in a noticeable way — for example, saying that one city is unlike another because of its culture or climate.
Unlike his brother, Walid prefers reading to playing team sports.
不同於他的哥哥，Walid 比較喜歡閱讀而不愛打團體運動。
unlike + noun phrase, contrasting two people
This phone model is quite unlike the previous version in its design.
這款手機在設計上跟之前的版本很不一樣。
Renata's teaching style is unlike anything her students have ever seen.
Renata 的教學風格跟學生們見過的任何方法都不一樣。
Unlike most birds, penguins cannot fly through the air at all.
跟大多數鳥類不同，企鵝完全無法在空中飛翔。
Unlike the other candidates, she focused on education policy during the debate.
跟其他候選人不同，她在辯論中聚焦於教育政策。
- different from
can be used in the same positions but is slightly less concise
- in contrast to
more formal; often introduces a longer comparison
- like
direct opposite; similar to
- similar to
formal alternative to 'like'
文法句型
unlike + noun / pronoun / noun phrase
常見錯誤
2. Not matching the usual behaviour, character, or qualities of a particular person
不像
不符合某人一貫的作風或特質
Not matching the usual behaviour, character, or qualities of a particular person — used when someone acts in a way that surprises you because it does not fit what you know about them.
It is so unlike Mayumi to arrive late without sending a message.
Mayumi 會遲到又沒傳訊息通報，實在太不像她了。
it is unlike + person + to-infinitive
Tomás's sudden angry outburst was unlike the calm person we knew.
Tomás 突然發怒，跟我們認識的那個冷靜的人完全不一樣。
The messy handwriting was unlike the neat notes Olivia usually produces.
潦草的字跡不像 Olivia 平常寫的那樣工整。
That rude comment seems unlike someone who is normally so polite.
那麼粗魯的評論，不像是一向很有禮貌的人會說的話。
- uncharacteristic of
more formal; used in writing
- atypical of
formal; used in analysis or evaluation
- characteristic of
direct opposite; typical of
- typical of
common opposite in everyday speech
文法句型
unlike + person / pronoun
it is unlike + person + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Commonly used in the pattern 'it is unlike [someone] to [do something],' which expresses surprise at behaviour that contradicts what you expect. The subject is usually a personal pronoun or a person's name.
常見錯誤
3. Focusing on the particular method, style, or approach someone uses when doing so
有別於
以不同於他人的方式做事
Focusing on the particular method, style, or approach someone uses when doing something, showing that it differs from the way another person or thing acts — used to compare how actions are performed or processes unfold, rather than to state that two things are simply different in nature.
Élise played the sonata unlike every other pianist in the competition.
Élise 演奏這首奏鳴曲的方式，有別於比賽中的其他鋼琴家。
unlike + noun phrase (comparing manner)
The new pastry chef prepared the croissants unlike her predecessor, using a slow overnight fermentation method.
新的甜點主廚做法式可頌的方式有別於她的前任，採用費時的隔夜發酵法。
Padma approached the problem unlike her colleagues, using a creative method.
Padma 處理問題的方式有別於同事們，用了創新的方法。
The team trained for the match unlike any previous season, prioritising stamina over speed.
這支球隊的訓練方式有別於以往任何賽季，優先注重耐力而非速度。
- differently from
more common in everyday speech; unlike is more concise
- in a different way from
more explicit and less formal
- like
in the same manner as
- similarly to
in a comparable way
文法句型
unlike + noun phrase (manner comparison)
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with the conjunction use but takes a noun phrase rather than a full clause. It emphasises the manner or method of an action, distinguishing it from preposition sense 1 (which simply states that two things are different).
unlike — 動詞
- unlikepresent simple I / you / we / they
- unlikes3rd person singular
- unliking-ing form
- unlikedpast simple
1. To undo your positive reaction to a post, photo, or comment on a social-networki
取消讚
在社群媒體取消按讚
To undo your positive reaction to a post, photo, or comment on a social-networking platform, typically by pressing a button or icon a second time.
Asher accidentally unliked his friend's post while scrolling through photos.
Asher 在滑照片時不小心取消了對朋友貼文的讚。
unlike + noun phrase (social media object)
Maeve decided to unlike the comment after reading it more carefully.
Maeve 仔細讀過那則留言後，決定取消按讚。
Fans quickly unliked the announcement when the singer's controversy broke out.
那位歌手的爭議爆發後，粉絲紛紛取消對公告的按讚。
Reema unliked the photo because she had tapped the heart button by mistake.
Reema 取消了那張照片的讚，因為她是不小心按到愛心按鈕的。
- remove like from
more explicit; less concise than the single word unlike
- like
the original action of indicating approval on social media
文法句型
unlike + noun (a post, comment, photo)
用法筆記
This verb is specific to social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. It was formed by adding the prefix un- to the verb like. The action is usually reversible — you can like the same post again.