dream
dream — 名詞
1. a series of pictures, happenings, or sensations created by the sleeping brain.
夢；夢境
睡覺時腦中出現的影像或事件
a series of pictures, happenings, or sensations created by the sleeping brain.
Niran had a strange dream last night about flying over a city.
Niran 昨晚做了一個奇怪的夢，夢見自己在城市上空飛翔。
Ezra woke up and could still remember every detail of his dream.
Ezra 醒來後還能記得他夢見的每一個細節。
Scientists are still studying what happens inside the brain during a dream.
科學家仍在研究人在做夢時大腦內發生的變化。
That dream felt so real that Tariq checked his phone after waking up.
那個夢感覺太真實了，Tariq 醒來後還檢查了手機。
A nightmare is a type of dream that causes a strong feeling of fear.
噩夢是一種讓人感到極度恐懼的夢境。
文法句型
dream + about/of
have + a + dream
常見錯誤
2. something you hope very much to achieve or become, even if it seems difficult or
夢想；理想
希望達成但不易實現的目標
something you hope very much to achieve or become, even if it seems difficult or unlikely to happen.
Lan's dream is to open a small café by the beach in Thailand.
Lan 的夢想是在泰國海邊開一間小咖啡館。
pattern: dream is to + infinitive
For many young athletes, competing in the Olympics is a lifelong dream.
對許多年輕運動員來說，參加奧運會是畢生的夢想。
collocation: lifelong dream
Asher gave up his dream of becoming a musician to work in a bank.
Asher 放棄了成為音樂家的夢想，改去銀行工作。
Saving enough money to buy a house seemed like an impossible dream.
存夠錢買一棟房子似乎是個遙不可及的夢想。
The scholarship made Élise's dream of studying abroad finally possible.
這份獎學金讓 Élise 出國讀書的夢想終於有了實現的可能。
- ambition
more determined and effort-focused; a dream can be passive, ambition implies action
- goal
more concrete and measurable; a dream may be more general or vague
- aspiration
more formal; often used for noble or long-term aims
- nightmare
a frightening or undesirable situation, opposite of a desired dream
文法句型
dream of + noun/gerund
have a dream to + infinitive
用法筆記
Often used with possessive adjectives: 'her dream', 'his lifelong dream'. Also common in the pattern 'dream of + gerund'.
常見錯誤
3. something very good that you wanted to happen for a long time and that actually
夢想成真
渴望已久且最後實現的好事
something very good that you wanted to happen for a long time and that actually takes place.
Getting the research position in Paris was a dream come true for Jabari.
對 Jabari 來說，獲得巴黎的研究職位就是美夢成真。
phrase: a dream come true
For a book lover, a week at the old library is a dream come true.
對愛書人而言，在古老圖書館待一星期就像是夢想成真。
Winning first prize at the science fair was a dream come true for the students.
在科展中獲得第一名對這些學生來說是夢想成真。
Joaquín said that marrying his best friend was a dream come true.
Joaquín 說能與最好的朋友結婚是夢想成真。
- fulfillment
more formal; focuses on the completion of a wish
- nightmare
a real-life bad situation, opposite of a wished-for event
文法句型
a dream come true
用法筆記
Always used as a fixed phrase: 'a dream come true'. The verb 'come' is in base form regardless of tense.
常見錯誤
4. something or someone that is excellent, beautiful, or very enjoyable, often used
美妙的人事物
形容極好、極美的事物或經歷
something or someone that is excellent, beautiful, or very enjoyable, often used to describe an experience or object that gives great pleasure.
The little cottage by the lake was an absolute dream during our holiday.
湖邊的小屋在我們度假時簡直是完美的享受。
usage: 'a dream' = wonderful thing or experience
Stephanie said her new bicycle was a dream to ride around the old town.
Stephanie 說她的新腳踏車騎起來非常順暢，令人滿意。
That chocolate cake was a dream — rich, soft, and beautifully decorated.
那個巧克力蛋糕太棒了——濃郁、柔軟、裝飾精美。
Ritu's wedding dress was a dream, made of white silk and delicate lace.
Ritu 的婚紗非常漂亮，由白色絲綢和精緻蕾絲製成。
- nightmare
informal too; a very unpleasant experience or thing
文法句型
a + dream
absolute dream
用法筆記
Informal. Commonly used in spoken English and personal writing. Often modified by 'absolute': 'an absolute dream'.
5. the most desirable or perfect version of something that a person can imagine, of
理想；典範
所能想像到的最佳版本
the most desirable or perfect version of something that a person can imagine, often used in the fixed phrases 'of your dreams' and 'beyond your dreams'.
Allison finally found the house of her dreams near the coast.
Allison 終於在海邊找到了她夢中的房子。
idiom: 'of your dreams' = ideal version
The vacation was beyond anything the family had ever dreamed of.
這次假期遠遠超過了這家人過去的想像。
For a history lover, working in that museum is the dream of a lifetime.
對歷史愛好者而言，在那間博物館工作是千載難逢的理想。
Anthony's new job paid more than he had ever dreamed possible.
Anthony 的新工作給的薪水比他以前想像的還高。
The trip to Japan was beyond our wildest dreams in every way.
日本之旅在各個方面都遠遠超乎我們最瘋狂的想像。
- ideal
focuses on perfection; 'dream' adds emotional desire
- perfect example
more analytical; 'dream' is more personal and emotional
文法句型
dream of + noun
beyond + possessive + wildest dreams
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (DREAM GOAL): sense 2 is about a goal you work toward; sense 5 is about an abstract ideal that may already exist ('the house of my dreams' is the ideal house, not necessarily one you are working to buy).
dream — 形容詞
1. used before a noun to describe the most wanted or ideal example of something, su
夢想的
用作定語，形容最想要的
used before a noun to describe the most wanted or ideal example of something, such as a house, job, or holiday.
Christoper's dream job involves travelling to different countries every month.
Christoper 的理想工作是每個月到不同國家出差。
adjective use: dream job / dream house / dream holiday
The Sumin family finally moved into their dream home last spring.
Sumin 一家終於在去年春天搬進了夢想的家園。
For a keen surfer, the coast of Portugal is a dream destination.
對熱愛衝浪的人來說，葡萄牙海岸是夢想中的目的地。
Winning the lottery and buying a dream car was all he talked about.
中樂透買一輛夢想中的汽車——這是他一直掛在嘴邊的話。
A dream vacation for Daniel would be exploring the temples of Kyoto.
對 Daniel 來說，理想的假期是探索京都的寺廟。
文法句型
dream + noun
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive position). Cannot be used after a linking verb: you cannot say 'This house is dream.' Instead use 'This house is a dream' (noun sense 4) or 'This is our dream house' (adjective).
常見錯誤
dream — 動詞
1. to have pictures and situations come into your head during the time you are slee
做夢
睡覺時腦中浮現影像
to have pictures and situations come into your head during the time you are sleeping.
Last night Lisa dreamed that she was flying over the mountains.
昨晚 Lisa 夢見自己在山脈上空飛翔。
dream + that-clause for sleep content
Diya often dreams about her grandmother's old house by the sea.
Diya 常常夢見她祖母在海邊的老房子。
Do you usually remember what you dreamed about the night before?
你通常會記得前一晚夢見了什麼嗎？
Niran dreamed that a white cat was sitting on his desk at work.
Niran 夢見有一隻白貓坐在他辦公室的桌子上。
Some people say they never dream at night, but everyone dreams during sleep.
有些人說他們晚上從不做夢，但其實每個人睡覺時都會做夢。
- have a vision
more spiritual or religious; not used for normal sleep dreams
文法句型
dream + about + noun/gerund
dream + that-clause
用法筆記
Both 'dream about' and 'dream of' are used for sleep-dreams. 'Dream of' is slightly more formal and literary; 'dream about' is more common in everyday speech. Both 'dreamed' and 'dreamt' are acceptable past forms, though 'dreamed' is more common in American English and 'dreamt' in British English.
常見錯誤
2. to be wrong about something you thought you saw, heard, or did, because your min
幻想；錯覺
以為發生過但實際沒有
to be wrong about something you thought you saw, heard, or did, because your mind created a false memory instead of reality.
Ezra was sure he had locked the front door, but he must have dreamed it.
Ezra 很確定自己有鎖前門，但看來是他幻想出來的。
past speculation: must have dreamed it
Yael thought she saw a bear in the garden but must have dreamed it.
Yael 以為她在花園裡看到一隻熊，但一定是她的錯覺。
If you think I agreed to lend you that much money, you are dreaming.
如果你以為我同意借你那麼多錢，那你是在做夢。
The exam questions were all easy — or did I dream that?
考試題目都很簡單——還是我在做夢？
Lan thought she heard someone call her name but decided she had dreamed it.
Lan 以為她聽到有人叫她的名字，但後來覺得那只是幻覺。
文法句型
must have dreamed it
did I dream that?
you're dreaming
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the pattern 'must have dreamed it' when a person is confused about whether something was real. Also used in the fixed phrase 'you're dreaming' to tell someone firmly that their belief is false.
常見錯誤
❌ 'I must have dreamt it' is correct, but learners sometimes write 'I must have been dreaming it' — the simple perfect 'have dreamed' is the standard form for this sense.
3. to hope for or imagine something you would very much like to happen in the futur
夢想；嚮往
希望將來發生的事
to hope for or imagine something you would very much like to happen in the future.
Tariq dreams of becoming a famous novelist after he finishes university.
Tariq 夢想大學畢業後成為一位知名小說家。
pattern: dream of + gerund for aspirations
Many young dancers dream about performing on a stage in New York.
許多年輕舞者夢想能在紐約的舞臺上演出。
Jabari never dreamed that his small business would grow so quickly.
Jabari 從未想過他的小生意會成長得這麼快。
What do you dream about when you imagine your life ten years from now?
想像十年後的生活時，你夢想的未來是什麼樣子？
The Okonkwo family dreams of visiting their relatives in Nigeria next year.
Okonkwo 一家夢想明年能回奈及利亞探望親戚。
- dread
to fear something that might happen; the opposite of hoping for it
文法句型
dream of + noun/gerund
dream about + noun/gerund
never dreamed + that-clause
用法筆記
Both 'dream of' and 'dream about' are common for this sense, with 'dream of' being more frequent. The negative past 'never dreamed (that)' is a common pattern expressing surprise that something desired actually came true or happened.
常見錯誤
4. a fixed expression telling a person that the thing they expect or hope for has n
妄想；想得美
告訴對方希望不切實際
a fixed expression telling a person that the thing they expect or hope for has no realistic chance of happening.
You think you can finish this huge report in one day? You are dreaming!
你覺得一天就能寫完這份超長的報告？你在做夢吧！
phrase: you're dreaming = unrealistic hope
Asher wants a pay rise after just one month in the job — he is dreaming.
Asher 才到職一個月就想加薪——他在妄想。
Mayumi thinks she can become a singer without any training; she is dreaming.
Mayumi 以為不經訓練就能當歌手——她想得太美了。
A luxury cruise on an assistant's salary? You are dreaming, my friend.
靠助理的薪水想去坐豪華遊輪？朋友，你想得美。
- be kidding yourself
similar meaning; implies self-deception
文法句型
you're dreaming
用法筆記
Fixed phrase 'you're dreaming' / 'he's dreaming' / 'she's dreaming'. Always expressed in the present continuous. Never used in past tense. Always informal and often blunt or humorous.