consciously

consciously — 副詞

1. while paying attention to a fact, feeling, or situation, especially one that you

1.副詞B2
釋義

意識地

有意識地注意到某事物

while paying attention to a fact, feeling, or situation, especially one that you might otherwise ignore or miss.

例句

Theo was consciously aware of the faint smell of smoke in the hallway.

Theo 意識到走廊裡有一股淡淡的煙味。

be + consciously aware of [sth]

As she spoke, Priya consciously noticed the tension in her listener's shoulders.

Priya 在說話時，意識到聽眾的肩膀顯得很緊繃。

consciously noticed [sth] — verb of perception

同義詞
  • knowingly

    implies the person is aware of facts or consequences; 'knowingly' often carries a negative tone (knowingly breaking a rule), while 'consciously' is more neutral.

  • mindfully

    suggests focused, present-moment awareness, often in a wellness context; 'mindfully' is narrower and more informal.

  • attentively

    emphasises careful observation rather than inner awareness; 'attentively' describes how someone looks or listens.

  • alertly

    suggests quick, watchful awareness of danger or change; 'alertly' is more about readiness than simple noticing.

反義詞
  • unconsciously

    the direct opposite — doing something without being aware of it.

  • automatically

    describes actions done by habit or instinct, without deliberate awareness.

文法句型

consciously + verb of perception

be + consciously + adjective

用法筆記

Frequently pairs with verbs of perception or awareness such as notice, feel, register, sense, or be aware. The subject is usually a person who is deliberately turning their attention toward something.

常見錯誤

❌She consciously looked at the painting.
✅She looked at the painting with great attention.
💡'consciously' adds little when the action already requires full attention; use it only when the point is that someone is aware of something they might easily miss.

2. as a result of a clear personal decision or plan, not by accident or without thi

2.副詞B2
釋義

刻意地

出於明確決定地、非無意地

as a result of a clear personal decision or plan, not by accident or without thinking.

例句

Beatriz consciously chose to study engineering even though most of her friends chose art.

Beatriz 刻意選擇念工程系，儘管她大多數朋友都選了藝術。

consciously chose to + infinitive

Tomás consciously decided to walk to work every day instead of driving.

Tomás 刻意決定每天走路去上班，不開車。

consciously decided to + infinitive

同義詞
  • deliberately

    the closest synonym; 'deliberately' may suggest a slower, more careful decision, while 'consciously' can also describe habitual intentional behaviour.

  • intentionally

    very similar, but 'intentionally' focuses on the purpose or goal, while 'consciously' emphasises that the action was not automatic.

  • purposefully

    suggests a clear aim or direction; 'purposefully' has a more energetic or determined tone.

  • willfully

    often carries a negative connotation (defiantly doing something wrong); 'consciously' is neutral.

反義詞
  • unintentionally

    the direct opposite — doing something without meaning to.

  • accidentally

    describes events that happen by chance rather than by decision.

  • automatically

    describes actions done out of habit or reflex, without a mental decision.

文法句型

consciously + verb of decision/action

consciously + chose/decided/avoided + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Commonly used with verbs of choice or behaviour: choose, decide, avoid, make an effort, select, pick. Unlike sense 1, this sense does not typically pair with perception verbs — the focus is on the decision to act, not on noticing something.

常見錯誤

❌I consciously opened the door.
✅I deliberately opened the door.
💡Opening a door is a routine action that does not normally require a conscious decision; 'consciously' is best reserved for actions that are unusual or effortful, not everyday motions.