experience
experience — 名詞
1. the practical skill or understanding you build up through repeatedly doing a job
經驗
從參與中獲得的知識或技能
the practical skill or understanding you build up through repeatedly doing a job, taking part in an activity, or working in a field, as opposed to what you learn from books or classes.
Hao gained valuable experience working as a junior chef in a busy kitchen.
Hao 在一間繁忙的廚房擔任初級廚師，累積了寶貴的經驗。
collocation: gain experience + working as + [job]
The job advertisement asks for at least three years of teaching experience.
這則徵才廣告要求至少三年教學經驗。
collocation: [number] years of [job] experience
Zayd learned from experience that checking the oil saves money on car repairs.
Zayd 從經驗中學到，檢查機油可以省下汽車維修的錢。
Valentina has years of experience in caring for elderly patients at the hospital.
Valentina 在醫院照顧年長病人方面已有多年經驗。
Do you have any previous experience working with children in a classroom setting?
你之前有沒有在教室環境中與兒童一起工作的經驗？
- inexperience
lack of practice or knowledge in a particular area
文法句型
experience + in/of + doing something
experience + as + noun phrase
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — do not say 'an experience' when referring to skill or knowledge. 'An experience' refers to a single event (see sense 3).
常見錯誤
2. the total set of events and situations you have lived through in your life or ca
經歷
人生中發生並影響想法行為的事
the total set of events and situations you have lived through in your life or career, which shape your worldview and affect how you react to different circumstances.
From his own experience, Stefan knew that changing jobs can be very stressful.
Stefan 從自己的經歷知道，換工作可能壓力很大。
phrase: from [possessive] own experience
Rachel's experience as a nurse taught her to stay calm in emergencies.
Rachel 擔任護士的經歷讓她學會在緊急情況下保持冷靜。
From my grandmother's experience, the best tomatoes come from plants watered every morning.
從我祖母的經驗來看，最好的番茄來自每天早上澆水的植株。
The old carpenter shared his experience of building houses by hand in the 1970s.
那位老木匠分享了他在 1970 年代用手工蓋房子的經歷。
- background
more formal, often used in CVs or professional contexts
- history
can imply a record of events over a longer period
文法句型
experience + of + noun phrase
past experiences
from + possessive + experience
用法筆記
Often used with possessives ('my experience', 'her experience') or 'from experience' to show that a person's life events are the source of a belief or opinion.
常見錯誤
3. a single event, situation, or activity that you personally live through, leaving
感受；遭遇
影響個人感受的事件或活動
a single event, situation, or activity that you personally live through, leaving an emotional or mental impression on you.
Visiting the Great Wall was an unforgettable experience for the whole class.
參觀長城對全班同學來說是一次難忘的體驗。
pattern: an + adjective + experience
Lucía had a frightening experience when her bike chain snapped on the mountain road.
Lucía 的腳踏車鍊條在山路上斷掉，經歷了一次驚嚇。
The earthquake was a traumatic experience that stayed with Hao for years.
那場地震是一段創傷經歷，在 Hao 心中揮之不去。
Tamar described her experience of climbing Mount Fuji at sunrise to her friends.
Tamar 向朋友描述她在日出時攀登富士山的經歷。
Caleb told us about his strange experience at the old hotel near the harbour.
Caleb 跟我們說了他在那間老舊港口旅館的離奇遭遇。
文法句型
an + adjective + experience
experience + of + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Countable in this sense — you can talk about 'two experiences' when referring to separate events. Distinguish from sense 1, where 'experience' is uncountable and means skill, not a specific event.
常見錯誤
4. the way a particular activity, service, or event feels to the person taking part
體驗
使用服務或參與活動的整體感受
the way a particular activity, service, or event feels to the person taking part in it, including all the sensory, emotional, and practical aspects.
The airline improved the customer experience by offering free Wi-Fi on all flights.
這家航空公司提供航班免費 Wi-Fi，提升了顧客體驗。
collocation: customer experience
Naoko enjoyed the museum experience because the exhibits were hands-on and interactive.
Naoko 很享受這間博物館的參觀體驗，因為展品兼具互動性。
The app was redesigned to create a smoother and faster user experience.
這款應用程式經過重新設計，以提供更流暢、更快速的使用者體驗。
Yasmin said the dining experience at the rooftop restaurant was worth every penny.
Yasmin 說那間屋頂餐廳的用餐體驗非常值得。
Hotel guests rated their overall experience based on cleanliness, service, and location.
飯店房客根據清潔度、服務和地點來評價整體住宿體驗。
- impression
focuses on the immediate feeling rather than the whole process
- feel
informal, more subjective and sensory
- encounter
more formal, often used in service-industry writing
文法句型
the + noun + experience
customer/dining/user + experience
用法筆記
Commonly used in business contexts with a preceding noun ('customer experience', 'user experience', 'guest experience'). The definite article 'the' often precedes this compound noun phrase.
常見錯誤
5. a pre-arranged leisure activity that is sold commercially, often as a present —
體驗活動
可購買作為禮物的有趣活動
a pre-arranged leisure activity that is sold commercially, often as a present — examples include a cookery workshop, a hot-air balloon trip, or a spa session.
For his birthday, Rachel gave Sahil a hot-air balloon experience over the countryside.
Rachel 送給 Sahil 一份熱氣球鄉間體驗活動作為生日禮物。
pattern: give + someone + [type] + experience
The company sells gift experiences such as chocolate-making workshops and spa days.
這家公司販售體驗型禮物，例如巧克力製作工作坊和 Spa 日。
collocation: gift experience
Quan booked a scuba diving experience as a surprise for his wife's birthday.
Quan 預訂了水肺潛水體驗活動，作為送給太太的生日驚喜。
Instead of giving toys, many parents now buy experience vouchers for their children.
現在許多家長不再買玩具，而是為孩子購買體驗券。
文法句型
buy/give + someone + an experience
experience + voucher/gift
用法筆記
Primarily British English in this commercial sense. In American English, 'experience gift' or 'activity gift' is more common. The activity is typically pre-paid and booked for a specific date.
experience — 動詞
1. to have a particular situation, feeling, or event happen to you or affect you di
經歷；感受
直接經歷某事或感受到某種情緒
to have a particular situation, feeling, or event happen to you or affect you directly — for example, experiencing pain after an injury, joy at a wedding, or a change in your life.
Stefan experienced a sharp pain in his knee after running ten kilometres.
Stefan 跑了十公里後，膝蓋感到一陣劇痛。
experience + physical sensation
Many students experience anxiety before a big exam.
許多學生在大考前會感到焦慮。
experience + emotion
The city experienced a sudden drop in temperature during the night.
這個城市在夜間經歷了氣溫驟降。
Eli had never experienced real hunger until he volunteered at the food bank.
Eli 在食物銀行擔任志工之前，從未經歷過真正的飢餓。
The Watanabe family experienced great joy when their son returned home safely.
渡邊一家人在兒子平安返家時，感受到極大的喜悅。
- go through
slightly more informal, emphasises a difficult or challenging situation
- undergo
more formal, often for medical procedures or significant changes
- feel
limited to emotions and physical sensations, not situations or events
- encounter
suggests meeting something for the first time, often unexpectedly
文法句型
experience + noun phrase
experience + feeling/state/situation
用法筆記
Often used for physical sensations, emotions, and changes in conditions. The subject can be a person or an organisation/city. The object is typically not a concrete physical object — you experience feelings, events, or conditions, not a book or a chair.