division
division — 名詞
1. the process of taking a whole thing, a group, or an amount and breaking it into
分開；分配
將整體分成若干部分或分配給多人的過程
the process of taking a whole thing, a group, or an amount and breaking it into smaller parts, or the way in which those parts are then shared or arranged
The division of the estate among the four children took months to finalize.
那筆遺產在四個子女之間的分配花了幾個月才定案。
division of [noun] among [plural noun] — sharing pattern
Mira oversaw the division of the warehouse into separate storage zones.
Mira 負責將倉庫劃分成多個獨立的儲存區。
A clear division of responsibilities helped the team work more smoothly.
清楚劃分職責範圍有助團隊更順利地合作。
After the division of the kingdom, the two regions developed very different cultures.
王國分裂之後，兩個地區逐漸發展出截然不同的文化。
The division of labour on the farm meant everyone knew their own job.
農場上的分工制度讓每個人都清楚自己的工作。
- splitting
less formal, focuses on the physical act of breaking apart
- separation
emphasises putting distance between parts rather than organising them
- partition
formal, often used for dividing land, rooms, or data
文法句型
division + of + noun + into + plural noun
用法筆記
Uncountable when it refers to the act or process as a general idea (e.g. 'the division of labour'). Countable when it refers to a specific instance or result (e.g. 'a division of the land into three plots').
常見錯誤
2. a separate department or section within a large company, government, or military
部門；師
公司、政府或軍隊中獨立運作的單位
a separate department or section within a large company, government, or military force that has its own area of work and its own managers or leaders
Saira works in the research division of a pharmaceutical company in Taipei.
Saira 在臺北一家製藥公司的研發部門工作。
The company's software division grew faster than any other part of the business.
該公司的軟體部門成長速度比業務其他任何部分都快。
software / marketing / finance division — typical noun + division pattern
The general commanded an entire infantry division during the campaign.
將軍在戰役中指揮了整整一個步兵師。
The bank created a new division to handle international customer complaints.
這家銀行新設了一個部門來處理國際客戶的投訴。
The marketing division submitted its budget proposal on Friday.
行銷部門在星期五提交了預算案。
- department
smaller in scale; less autonomous than a division
- section
used for smaller units within a department
- branch
often a geographic office rather than a functional unit
文法句型
[adjective] division
division of [company name]
用法筆記
In business contexts, 'division' is larger and more autonomous than a 'department'. In military contexts, an army division typically contains 10,000–15,000 soldiers. Distinguish from sense 8 (ADMINISTRATIVE AREA), which refers to a geographical region rather than an organisational unit.
3. a set of sports teams or individual competitors that are grouped together in a l
級別；組別
體育比賽中按實力、年齡或體重劃分的組別
a set of sports teams or individual competitors that are grouped together in a league based on factors such as skill level, age, or body weight
Their basketball team got promoted to the top division after winning every game.
他們的籃球隊連贏所有比賽後升上了頂級聯賽。
promoted to / relegated from a division — common sports grammar
Vinícius competes in the under‑18 division of the national swimming championships.
Vinícius 參加的是全國游泳錦標賽的十八歲以下組別。
Teams in lower divisions often struggle to attract large audiences to their matches.
低級別聯賽的球隊往往很難吸引大批觀眾來看比賽。
The heavyweight division includes fighters who weigh more than ninety kilograms.
重量級組別包括體重超過九十公斤的拳手。
文法句型
[league/competition] + division
用法筆記
Sports divisions are typically arranged hierarchically. Teams may be 'promoted' to a higher division or 'relegated' to a lower one based on their performance. In combat sports, the term refers to weight classes such as the 'welterweight division'.
4. the arithmetic process of determining what number results when you separate one
除法
計算一個數包含另一個數幾次的數學運算
the arithmetic process of determining what number results when you separate one quantity into a particular number of equal parts
In maths class today the children practised division with numbers up to one hundred.
今天數學課上，孩子們練習了數字在一百以內的除法。
Division is the opposite of multiplication — if four times three is twelve, then twelve divided by four is three.
除法是乘法的相反運算——如果四乘以三等於十二，那麼十二除以四就等於三。
division as the inverse of multiplication
The teacher showed the class how to check a division problem by multiplying the answer back.
老師向全班示範如何用乘法驗算除法題目。
Yuki struggled with long division until she started using a number line at home.
Yuki 在使用數字線輔助學習之前，一直覺得長除法很難。
- multiplication
the inverse operation of division
文法句型
division of [number] by [number]
用法筆記
Uncountable when referring to the general concept or school subject. For a single calculation, speakers typically say 'a division problem' or 'a division sum' rather than using 'division' countably. The symbol ÷ is read as 'divided by'.
常見錯誤
5. a situation in which members of a group hold sharply different opinions or feeli
分歧；分裂
群體內部因意見不同而產生的不和或對立
a situation in which members of a group hold sharply different opinions or feelings, creating tension or conflict that pulls them apart
Deep divisions within the party led to the resignation of two cabinet members.
黨內的嚴重分歧導致兩名內閣成員辭職。
deep divisions within [group] — intensifier + preposition pattern
There is a growing division between older and younger voters on the issue of housing.
在房屋議題上，年輕選民與年長選民之間的分歧日益擴大。
The division among board members over the budget caused several delays.
董事會成員在預算問題上的分歧導致了幾次延誤。
The project failed because of a division of opinions between the two lead designers.
該專案因兩位首席設計師意見分歧而失敗。
Nia tried to reduce the division in the team by organising a face‑to‑face discussion.
Nia 嘗試透過安排面對面討論來減少團隊內部的分裂。
文法句型
division + among/between + plural noun
用法筆記
Countable when referring to a specific instance or type of disagreement ('a division', 'several divisions'). Uncountable when referring to disagreement as a general state ('division among members'). Often paired with the adjectives 'deep', 'sharp', or 'growing'.
常見錯誤
6. one of the pieces or shares that something has been split into
部分
整體被劃分後所得的其中一份
one of the pieces or shares that something has been split into
Each division of the inheritance was placed into a separate bank account.
遺產的每一部分都被存入不同的銀行帳戶。
The book is organised into three main divisions, each covering a different century.
這本書分為三個主要部分，每個部分涵蓋一個不同的世紀。
main divisions of a book — typical for texts/works
The first division of the report deals with the company's financial history.
報告的第一部分講述了該公司的財務歷史。
Paul kept the largest division of the land for growing vegetables and fruit trees.
Paul 保留了最大的一塊土地用來種植蔬菜和果樹。
文法句型
division + of + noun
用法筆記
Overlaps somewhat with sense 1 (SEPARATION). Sense 1 focuses on the act or process of separating; sense 6 focuses on the resulting piece or section itself. Use 'division' for formal, structured splits (chapters of a book, sections of a report, parts of an inheritance). For everyday portions, 'part' or 'section' is more natural.
7. a physical line, barrier, or feature that marks where one area or thing ends and
分界線；界線
標示兩個區域或事物之間分隔的線或屏障
a physical line, barrier, or feature that marks where one area or thing ends and another begins
The mountain range forms a natural division between the two countries.
這條山脈構成了兩國之間的自然分界線。
natural division between [area] and [area]
A wide river served as the division between the farming region and the forest.
一條寬闊的河流是農業區和森林之間的分界線。
The wooden fence was the only division between the neighbours' gardens.
那道木製圍籬是鄰居花園之間唯一的界線。
Historians still argue about where the division between the medieval and modern periods should be drawn.
歷史學家至今仍在爭論中古時期與現代之間的分界線應該劃在哪裡。
- boundary
more formal; the official line between two areas
- border
used for political boundaries between countries or states
- dividing line
more explicit; can be physical or abstract
文法句型
division + between + noun + and + noun
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 8 (ADMINISTRATIVE AREA). Sense 7 refers to the boundary itself — a line, wall, river, or mountain — whereas sense 8 refers to the territory on either side of the boundary. This sense can also be used figuratively for conceptual boundaries (e.g. between historical periods).
8. a named area within a country, state, or city that is treated as a separate unit
行政區
為政府管理或選舉目的而劃分的地理區域
a named area within a country, state, or city that is treated as a separate unit for government, elections, or official record-keeping
The city is split into five administrative divisions, each with its own mayor's office.
該市分為五個行政區，每個區都有自己的區長辦公室。
administrative division — standard term
Hannah's village belongs to the northern division of the county.
Hannah 住的村莊屬於該郡的北部行政區。
Election results are reported separately for each electoral division of the district.
選舉結果會依該選區內的每個選舉分區分別報告。
The administrative division known as "New Territories" covers a large part of Hong Kong.
這個名為「新界」的行政區涵蓋了香港的大片區域。
文法句型
[proper noun] + division
用法筆記
Different countries use different terms for their administrative divisions: 'state', 'province', 'prefecture', 'department', 'region'. 'Division' is the generic term applicable across systems, and is also the official term in some countries (e.g. India's administrative divisions). Distinguish from sense 2 (ORGANIZATION UNIT), which refers to a unit within a company or army rather than a geographical territory.