articulate
articulate — 形容詞
1. describes someone who can put their thoughts and feelings into words in a way th
表達清晰的
能把想法說得讓人聽懂的
describes someone who can put their thoughts and feelings into words in a way that is easy for other people to follow.
Hadiya is the most articulate student in our debate club, and judges often praise her arguments.
Hadiya 是我們辯論社裡表達最清晰的學生，評審常常稱讚她的論點。
predicative use: be articulate
We need an articulate spokesperson who can answer hard questions from reporters.
我們需要一位表達清晰的發言人，能回答記者的尖銳問題。
attributive: articulate + person noun
Even at six years old, little Eitan was unusually articulate about his feelings.
小 Eitan 才六歲，講起自己的感受卻意外地清楚有條理。
The teacher praised Mira for her clear, articulate answer to a difficult question.
老師稱讚 Mira 對於那道難題的回答條理分明、清晰易懂。
Many shy children grow into articulate adults once they gain confidence.
許多害羞的孩子在建立自信後，長大會變成口齒清晰的大人。
- eloquent
stronger; suggests moving, persuasive speech rather than just clarity
- well-spoken
more about polish and accent than the depth of ideas expressed
- fluent
more about smoothness of speech, often in a foreign language
- inarticulate
unable to find the right words
- tongue-tied
informal; struck silent in the moment
用法筆記
Often used as a compliment about a person's communication skills, especially in formal or professional settings. Frequently followed by 'about' + topic when describing what someone can explain well.
常見錯誤
articulate — 動詞
1. to find the right words for something you think or feel and say or write it so o
清楚表達
把心裡的想法用語言清楚說出
to find the right words for something you think or feel and say or write it so other people can understand it.
Wren struggled to articulate why he wanted to leave such a well-paid job.
Wren 很難清楚表達自己為什麼要辭掉這份高薪工作。
articulate + wh-clause (why/what/how)
The mayor articulated a clear vision for the city's next ten years.
市長清楚說明了這座城市未來十年的願景。
articulate + vision/plan/idea
Many parents find it hard to articulate their fears about raising teenagers.
許多家長很難說清楚自己對養育青少年的擔憂。
In her essay, Mira articulated the worries of a whole generation.
Mira 在她的文章裡清楚說出了整個世代的憂慮。
The team leader articulated the new goals to every staff member personally.
團隊主管親自向每一位員工清楚說明了新的目標。
- suppress
to keep feelings or thoughts hidden
文法句型
articulate something
articulate something to somebody
用法筆記
More formal than 'say' or 'explain'. Object is usually an abstract noun like 'vision', 'concerns', 'feelings', 'reasons', or a wh-clause. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is about choosing the right words for an idea, not about pronouncing sounds clearly.
常見錯誤
2. to shape sounds, words, or musical notes carefully with the mouth or instrument
清晰發音
把每個音節都唸得清楚分明
to shape sounds, words, or musical notes carefully with the mouth or instrument so each one can be heard separately.
Dr. Dilnoza asked the patient to articulate each vowel slowly after the stroke.
Dilnoza 醫師請病人在中風後慢慢把每個母音唸清楚。
articulate + vowels/syllables (speech therapy)
Good news readers articulate every syllable so listeners at home catch each word.
好的新聞主播會把每個音節都唸清楚，讓家裡的觀眾聽得懂每個字。
articulate + every syllable / each word
The young pianist articulated the fast passage with surprising precision.
那位年輕鋼琴家把那段快速樂句的每個音都彈得乾淨分明。
Try to articulate more clearly when you leave a voicemail for elderly relatives.
幫長輩留語音留言時，記得把字唸得更清楚一點。
Stage actors are trained to articulate so the audience in the back row hears them.
舞台演員受過訓練，能把台詞唸清楚到讓最後一排觀眾都聽得見。
文法句型
articulate something
用法筆記
Focuses on the physical act of producing clear sounds, not on choosing words. Common in speech therapy, drama coaching, and music. Can be intransitive ('articulate clearly') or transitive ('articulate the consonants').
常見錯誤
3. in anatomy or engineering, to link two parts (especially bones) with a joint tha
以關節相連
兩塊骨頭或零件以可活動的關節接合
in anatomy or engineering, to link two parts (especially bones) with a joint that allows them to move against each other, or to be linked in this way.
The thigh bone articulates with the hip at a strong ball-and-socket joint.
大腿骨在一個堅固的球窩關節處與髖部相連。
intransitive: X articulates with Y (anatomy)
The museum's staff carefully articulated the dinosaur's tail bones for the new display.
博物館的工作人員仔細地把恐龍的尾椎一節一節接成關節，準備新展覽。
transitive: articulate + bones
In the human jaw, the lower bone articulates with the skull just in front of each ear.
在人類的下顎，下顎骨在每隻耳朵前方一點的位置與頭骨相接。
Engineers articulated the long trailer in two sections so it could turn sharp corners.
工程師把這台長拖車設計成兩段式的活動接合，讓它能轉很急的彎。
Crab legs articulate at several points, which is why they bend so easily.
螃蟹的腳有好幾個關節，所以才能彎得這麼靈活。
文法句型
articulate with something
articulate something
用法筆記
Specialist term used mainly in anatomy, zoology, and mechanical engineering. Subject is usually a body part, bone, or mechanical part. The intransitive form normally takes 'with' to name the other part.