conscious
conscious — 形容詞
1. knowing that something — a person, an object, or an event — is present or taking
察覺；意識到
知道某事存在或發生
knowing that something — a person, an object, or an event — is present or taking place near you
Linh was conscious of the tension in the room as soon as she walked in.
Linh 一走進房間就察覺到氣氛有點緊繃。
conscious of [something]
Jabari suddenly became conscious of the fact that everyone was staring at him.
Jabari 突然意識到每個人都在盯著他看。
become conscious of the fact that…
The driver was not conscious of the warning signs on the narrow mountain road.
那名司機沒有注意到狹窄山路上的警告標誌。
Are you conscious of any changes in your son's behaviour since he changed schools?
你注意到兒子換了學校之後，行為有任何改變嗎？
用法筆記
Frequently used in the pattern 'conscious of + noun/gerund' or 'conscious that + clause'. Less common in affirmative simple-present than in negative or question forms.
常見錯誤
2. in a condition in which you are not asleep, your mind is working, and you can se
清醒的
神智清醒，能感知周遭
in a condition in which you are not asleep, your mind is working, and you can sense the things near you
Yuki remained conscious throughout the entire medical examination.
Yuki 在整場醫學檢查過程中都保持清醒。
remain conscious
The patient was barely conscious when the ambulance arrived at the hospital.
救護車抵達醫院時，患者幾乎失去意識。
barely conscious
Hamza was fully conscious but too weak to open his eyes after the accident.
Hamza 事故後雖然神智清醒，但虛弱得睜不開眼睛。
The paramedic checked whether the injured cyclist was still conscious.
救護人員檢查受傷的自行車騎士是否還有意識。
After the surgery, Saira slowly became conscious and asked for a glass of water.
手術後，Saira 慢慢醒了過來，要了一杯水喝。
- unconscious
the standard medical opposite
- sedated
medically induced loss of full awareness
用法筆記
Common in medical contexts. Frequently paired with adverbs of degree: 'fully', 'barely', 'partially', 'semi-'. The opposite is 'unconscious', not 'asleep'.
常見錯誤
3. done on purpose because you have thought about it and made a clear decision, not
刻意；蓄意
經過思考後故意做的
done on purpose because you have thought about it and made a clear decision, not by accident
Constanza made a conscious effort to arrive early for every team meeting.
Constanza 刻意提早出席每一次團隊會議。
make a conscious effort to [do]
Lucas's decision to leave his job was a conscious choice after months of careful thought.
Lucas 的辭職是經過數月深思後做出的有意識選擇。
a conscious choice
The chef made a conscious decision to use only local ingredients in her dishes.
那位主廚刻意決定只使用本地食材來烹調菜餚。
Sivan's conscious act of kindness toward her colleague was not an automatic reaction.
Sivan 對同事的善意舉動是刻意的，而非反射性的反應。
- deliberate
closest synonym; can also describe negative actions, which 'conscious' typically avoids
- intentional
very similar; often used in legal or moral contexts
- purposeful
suggests determination and a clear goal
- voluntary
focuses on the freedom of choice rather than the thought process
- unintentional
the direct opposite
- accidental
emphasises lack of planning or intent
- subconscious
done without active awareness or deliberate thought
用法筆記
The noun phrase patterns 'a conscious effort / choice / decision / attempt' are very common. The pattern implies the action required thought and was not habitual or instinctive.
常見錯誤
4. giving a lot of attention to a particular issue because you care about it or bel
關注；重視
對某議題特別在意
giving a lot of attention to a particular issue because you care about it or believe it matters a great deal
The company is becoming more environmentally conscious about its packaging materials.
那家公司越來越注重環保，開始調整包裝材質。
environmentally conscious
Maja is very health-conscious and checks the sugar content of everything she eats.
Maja 非常注重健康，吃任何東西前都會檢查含糖量。
health-conscious
Younger travelers are increasingly budget-conscious when planning their holidays abroad.
年輕的旅客規劃海外假期時愈來愈注重預算。
The school launched a campaign to make students more safety-conscious in the science lab.
學校發起了一項宣導活動，希望提升學生在實驗室裡的安全意識。
Fashion-conscious shoppers lined up outside the new store before it even opened.
注重時尚的顧客在商店還沒開門前就大排長龍。
- indifferent
not caring about an issue at all
- unconcerned
not worried or interested
用法筆記
This sense is most often used as the second part of a compound adjective: 'health-conscious', 'environmentally conscious', 'safety-conscious', 'budget-conscious', 'fashion-conscious'. The first element names the issue someone cares about.
常見錯誤
conscious — 名詞
1. the part of the mind that is aware of thoughts, feelings, and surroundings — use
意識
哲學用語，指心靈的感知層面
the part of the mind that is aware of thoughts, feelings, and surroundings — used mainly in philosophy or formal writing as a synonym for 'consciousness'
The meditation teacher spoke about expanding one's conscious beyond everyday thoughts and worries.
冥想老師談到如何將意識擴展到日常思緒與煩惱之外。
In some philosophical traditions, the conscious is seen as separate from the physical body.
在某些哲學傳統中，意識被視為獨立於肉體的存在。
the conscious (noun usage)
Some psychologists argue that the conscious handles only a small part of our daily decisions.
有些心理學家主張，意識只處理我們日常決定中的一小部分。
Professor Anthony asked whether animals have a conscious in the same way humans do.
Anthony 教授問，動物是否擁有和人類一樣的意識。
- consciousness
the standard noun form; 'conscious' as a noun is very rare in everyday English
- awareness
everyday alternative that avoids the rare noun usage
conscious — 字尾
1. used after a noun or adverb to form an adjective meaning that someone cares deep
注重…
接在名詞後形成形容詞
used after a noun or adverb to form an adjective meaning that someone cares deeply about that thing or believes it is important
The new brand targets eco-conscious consumers who avoid single-use plastic packaging.
這個新品牌鎖定注重環保的消費者，他們不買一次性塑膠包裝的產品。
eco-conscious
As a cost-conscious manager, Élise negotiated better prices with all her suppliers.
身為一位注重成本的經理，Élise 與所有供應商協商了更優惠的價格。
cost-conscious
The hotel chain is trying to attract image-conscious business travellers.
那家連鎖飯店正試圖吸引注重形象的商務旅客。
Design-conscious homeowners look for furniture that is both stylish and practical.
注重設計的屋主會尋找既時尚又實用的家具。
用法筆記
This suffix attaches freely to nouns and some adverbs (e.g. 'environmentally'). The resulting compound can be written with or without a hyphen depending on the dictionary, though the hyphenated form is most common in British English.