taken
taken — verb
1. the form of the verb 'take' that is used together with 'have' or 'had' to talk a
the form of the verb 'take' that is used together with 'have' or 'had' to talk about actions completed in the past, or together with 'be' to describe an action done to someone or something rather than by them.
Sora has taken his younger brother to the library twice this week.
present perfect: have/has + taken
The photograph of the old market was taken on a rainy afternoon in Kyoto.
passive: be + taken
Christopher had taken all the necessary documents before he left for the airport.
The injured bird was taken to a wildlife rescue centre by a kind neighbour.
文法句型
have/has/had + taken
be + taken (passive)
用法筆記
This sense is a grammatical form only. For meanings and usage of the base verb, see the entry for TAKE. 'Taken' serves as the past participle in all verb senses of 'take', without exception.
常見錯誤
taken — adjective
1. feeling that someone or something is impressive, admirable, or interesting, ofte
feeling that someone or something is impressive, admirable, or interesting, often because of their qualities, skills, or character.
Diego was quite taken with the traditional tea ceremony at his host family's home.
be taken with [something]: feeling impressed by something
The senior managers were taken by Saira's confident presentation during the job interview.
be taken by [someone]: attracted to someone's qualities
Nora felt genuinely taken with the warmth and generosity of the island community.
Hamza was not particularly taken with the new restaurant, despite the online reviews.
- impressed
more general; can be used with or without a specific reason, while 'taken' often implies an emotional or aesthetic reaction
- charmed
stronger focus on delight or pleasure; 'taken' is more about genuine admiration
- captivated
stronger; suggests one's full attention is held, whereas 'taken' can be milder
- unimpressed
direct opposite; feeling no admiration or interest
- indifferent
not caring either way, while 'taken' implies a positive emotional response
文法句型
be taken with/by [noun phrase]
用法筆記
Used only predicatively — that is, after a linking verb such as 'be', 'feel', or 'seem'. Never placed directly before a noun (❌ 'a taken person'). 'Taken with' often refers to being charmed or delighted by something or someone; 'taken by' can carry a slightly stronger sense of being captured or captivated.