go

go — 動詞

1. to move from where you are to a particular destination, especially a place that

1.動詞不及物A1
釋義

前往

從一處移動到另一處

to move from where you are to a particular destination, especially a place that is not on the same spot

例句

Every morning, Quinn goes to school by bicycle.

每天早上，Quinn 騎腳踏車前往學校。

go + to [place]

The bullet train goes from Taipei to Kaohsiung in about ninety minutes.

高鐵從台北到高雄大約需要九十分鐘。

go + from [place] to [place]

同義詞
  • travel

    more general; go usually implies a specific known destination

  • head

    informal, emphasises direction rather than the full journey

  • proceed

    formal, often used in instructions or official contexts

反義詞
  • stay

    remain in the same place instead of moving

  • come

    movement toward the speaker, whereas go is away from the speaker

文法句型

go + adverb/preposition phrase (to/into/out of/up/down)

用法筆記

Often takes a preposition phrase that names the direction or destination: go to school, go into town, go up the hill.

常見錯誤

❌I want go to Taipei.
✅I want to go to Taipei.
💡after want, the verb go needs to before it.

2. used with an adverb or distance phrase to say how fast, how far, or in what mann

2.動詞不及物A1
釋義

行進

以某種速度或方式移動

used with an adverb or distance phrase to say how fast, how far, or in what manner someone or something moves

例句

The red car was going very fast down the highway.

那輛紅色汽車在高速公路上行進得很快。

go + fast/slow

We had gone only two miles when the engine began to make a strange noise.

我們才走了兩英里，引擎就開始發出奇怪的聲響。

go + distance (only two miles)

同義詞
  • move

    more general; go implies a direction or manner of progress

  • travel

    formal; go is the everyday word for describing how fast something is moving

反義詞
  • stop

    cease moving; go implies continuation

文法句型

go + adverb (fast/slow/carefully)

go + distance phrase

用法筆記

Frequently used with adverbs of speed (fast, slowly, quickly) or distance phrases (for miles, as far as).

3. to head somewhere because you have a specific goal, such as doing a sport, atten

3.動詞不及物A1
釋義

去從事

為了某活動而去某處

to head somewhere because you have a specific goal, such as doing a sport, attending an event, or running an errand

例句

On Sunday mornings, Yasmin's family goes swimming at the local pool.

Yasmin 一家人每週日去從事游泳活動。

go + -ing for sports and leisure activities

Bilal went to see a doctor about the pain in his shoulder.

Bilal 因為肩膀痛去看醫生。

go + to-infinitive

同義詞
  • attend

    formal; go is the everyday word for being present at an event

  • visit

    suggests going to see a person or place, often with social intention

文法句型

go + -ing (go swimming/go shopping)

go + to-infinitive (go to see/go to buy)

用法筆記

Very common with -ing forms for leisure activities (go swimming, go fishing, go hiking). With to-infinitive, the purpose is explicit (go to buy, go to meet).

常見錯誤

❌I go to shopping.
✅I go shopping.
💡after go, the -ing form is used directly, not 'to shopping'.

4. to travel to a place and spend some time there, with the intention of returning

4.動詞不及物
釋義

往訪

前往並停留一段時間

to travel to a place and spend some time there, with the intention of returning afterwards

例句

Quinn went to Japan for a month to study Japanese at a language school.

Quinn 往訪日本一個月，在語言學校學日文。

go + to [place] + for [time]

Sahil went to his grandmother's farm for the whole summer holiday.

Sahil 去外婆的農場待了整個暑假。

同義詞
  • visit

    implies staying with people or seeing a place; go is more general

文法句型

go + to [place] + for [time/period]

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: here the emphasis is on staying at the destination for a period and then coming back, not just on reaching the place.

5. used especially in questions and negative statements to say that something canno

5.動詞不及物
釋義

不見

東西不見或被拿走

used especially in questions and negative statements to say that something cannot be found anymore, has been lost, or no longer exists

例句

Where has my favourite blue sweater gone? I have looked everywhere for it.

我最喜歡的藍色毛衣去哪裡了？我到處都找不到。

where has [sth] gone?

When I looked for my keys on the table, they were gone.

我往桌上看鑰匙的時候，鑰匙已經不見了。

be gone (missing)

同義詞
  • disappear

    more formal; go is the everyday word for things that cannot be found

  • vanish

    dramatic, suggests sudden disappearance

反義詞
  • appear

    come into sight; go means to be no longer visible or present

文法句型

go (to indicate something is missing or has disappeared)

用法筆記

Typically in present perfect (has/have gone) or as the adjective gone. Cannot be used in progressive form for this meaning.

常見錯誤

❌My pen is going.
✅My pen has gone.' or 'My pen is gone.
💡this meaning uses the past participle, not the -ing form.

6. to depart from your current location, usually because you have another destinati

6.動詞不及物B1
釋義

離開

離開某處

to depart from your current location, usually because you have another destination to reach or a new undertaking to begin

例句

The train goes at seven, so please arrive at the station before six thirty.

火車七點開車，請在六點半以前到車站。

go = depart (trains/buses)

It is getting late, so I think it is time for us to go.

天色已經晚了，我想我們該走了。

time to go

同義詞
  • leave

    more formal and can take a direct object (leave the office); go is intransitive

  • depart

    formal, used for planes, trains, and official schedules

  • head off

    informal phrasal verb

反義詞
  • arrive

    reach a destination; go focuses on the departure

  • stay

    remain in the current place

文法句型

go (to depart)

go + adverb of time

用法筆記

Frequently used with a time phrase (go at six, go now). Also common in the imperative: Go! or Let's go!

常見錯誤

❌I go from the party at ten.
✅I leave the party at ten.' or 'I go home at ten.
💡go by itself usually needs a destination (go home) or context to mean leave; for leaving a specific place, leave is clearer.

7. When customers ask for a food or drink item to go, the staff wrap or box it so t

7.動詞A2
釋義

外帶

在餐廳點餐後帶走食用

When customers ask for a food or drink item to go, the staff wrap or box it so the customer can carry it out and eat it somewhere other than the store.

例句

Hao ordered two portions of noodles to go and ate them on the bench outside.

Hao 點了兩份外帶的麵，坐在外面的長椅上吃。

fixed phrase: 'to go' after food noun

Do you want your coffee to go, or will you drink it here in the café?

你的咖啡要外帶，還是要在店裡喝？

同義詞
  • take away

    British English equivalent; same meaning but used in UK and Australia

  • to take out

    Used in some US regions as a near-synonym, though 'to go' is more common for drinks

反義詞
  • for here

    The opposite choice — eating in the restaurant

  • dine in

    Formal opposite; eating at the restaurant instead of taking food away

文法句型

go — fixed as 'to go' after food/drink noun phrase

用法筆記

The phrase 'to go' always comes directly after the noun for the food or drink item. This sense is most common in American English; British English typically uses 'to take away' instead. The question 'For here or to go?' is a standard formula at fast-food counters.

常見錯誤

❌I bought the pizza to going.
✅I bought the pizza to go.
💡'to go' is a fixed phrase, not an infinitive verb. Never conjugate it.
❌I ordered go pizza.
✅I ordered pizza to go.
💡'to go' must follow the food noun, not come before it.

8. to die — a gentle word used to avoid saying 'die' directly, especially when talk

8.動詞不及物B2
釋義

過世

死亡的委婉說法

to die — a gentle word used to avoid saying 'die' directly, especially when talking about someone you know or care about.

例句

Layla's grandmother went peacefully in her sleep at the age of 92.

Layla 的祖母在睡夢中安詳地走了，享年 92 歲。

euphemistic register: used to avoid saying 'die'

Christopher said his uncle had gone the previous winter after a long illness.

Christopher 說他叔叔在去年冬天久病之後走了。

同義詞
  • pass away

    A fuller, slightly more formal euphemism; 'go' is shorter and more direct but still gentle

  • die

    The direct word; 'go' is used specifically to avoid this

  • pass on

    Another euphemism with a spiritual connotation, common in religious contexts

反義詞
  • be born

    The opposite end of life

  • live

    The state opposite to dying

文法句型

go — always intransitive; no object

用法筆記

This is a euphemism — it replaces a harsh word with a softer one. Always used about people (or sometimes beloved pets), never about objects or abstract things. Most common in past tense ('went') or perfect ('has gone', 'had gone'). Frequently paired with adverbs like 'peacefully' or prepositional phrases like 'in her sleep' that soften the event further.

常見錯誤

❌My phone went yesterday.' (for 'stopped working').
✅My phone broke yesterday.
💡'go' as a euphemism for 'die' only applies to living things, not objects.
❌The meeting went at 3 PM.
✅The meeting ended at 3 PM.
💡'go' meaning 'die' is never used for events or processes.

9. A road, track, cable, or similar object that leads or extends to a particular lo

9.動詞不及物B1
釋義

通往

道路或路線延伸到某處

A road, track, cable, or similar object that leads or extends to a particular location reaches in that direction, often linking two points.

例句

A narrow path goes through the woods and ends at a small lake.

一條小徑穿過樹林，通往一個小湖。

pattern: go + preposition phrase ('through')

The main road goes past the school and down to the harbour.

大路經過學校，往下通往港口。

同義詞
  • lead

    More formal; 'lead' focuses on the endpoint while 'go' focuses on the route

  • extend

    More formal; emphasises the physical length rather than direction

  • stretch

    Often used for large distances or open areas like fields or beaches

文法句型

go + adverb/preposition phrase (to, through, along, past, under)

用法筆記

This sense is always followed by a direction word or phrase — 'to', 'through', 'past', 'along', 'under', 'down', 'up'. It never stands alone (*'The road goes') without a direction. Subject is typically a physical route or linear object: road, path, trail, track, pipe, cable, wire, line, tunnel, corridor, river.

常見錯誤

❌This road goes.' (without a direction).
✅This road goes to the next town.
💡'go' in this sense always needs a direction phrase.
❌The path goes from here to there from the station.
✅The path goes from the station to the park.
💡use one 'from...to...' structure, not two stacked directions.

10. used of things that can be measured across space or time, such as a property rea

10.動詞不及物B2
釋義

延伸

持續特定距離或時間

used of things that can be measured across space or time, such as a property reaching down to a river, or a relationship lasting for many years.

例句

The garden goes all the way down to the river at the bottom of the hill.

花園一路延伸到山腳下的河邊。

pattern: go + distance phrase ('all the way down to')

Beatrix's career in publishing went back more than thirty years.

Beatrix 在出版業的職涯長達三十多年。

同義詞
  • extend

    More formal; 'go' is the everyday word for the same idea

  • stretch

    Emphasises physical distance; common for landscapes like fields, beaches, forests

  • span

    Formal; often used for time periods or bridge structures

文法句型

go + adverb/preposition phrase (from...to, back, down to)

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 9: sense 9 describes direction or destination ('the road goes to the station'), while sense 10 describes extent or span ('the beach goes for miles'). Sense 10 typically uses 'from...to...', 'for [distance]', 'back [time]', or 'all the way'. Subject can be anything that can be measured across space or time: a property, a period, a relationship, a view, a border.

11. used with a following verb to express a decision about a later action that a per

11.動詞A2
釋義

打算

計畫在未來做某事

used with a following verb to express a decision about a later action that a person has already made — for instance, announcing a plan to start a course of study after finishing school.

例句

Yael is going to start her new job at the hospital next Monday.

Yael 下星期一要在醫院開始新工作了。

'be going to + infinitive' for planned future action

We are going to visit Auntie Rosa in Tokyo during the summer break.

我們暑假打算去東京探望 Rosa 阿姨。

同義詞
  • plan to

    Similar intention but more formal; 'plan to' suggests more detailed preparation

  • intend to

    More formal than 'be going to'; used in writing and formal speech

反義詞

文法句型

be going to + infinitive — for planned future actions

用法筆記

This sense only works in the 'be going to' construction — never 'go to' alone. Use it when the speaker has a specific plan or intention, not a vague possibility. For spontaneous decisions made at the moment of speaking, use 'will' instead ('The phone is ringing — I will answer it'), not 'be going to'. Common with time phrases like 'next...', 'this...', 'tomorrow', or no time phrase when the plan is clear from context.

12. used with a following verb to indicate that an event is strongly expected based

12.動詞A2
釋義

將會

預測必定或很可能發生

used with a following verb to indicate that an event is strongly expected based on current conditions — for instance, predicting a shower when the sky turns dark overhead.

例句

Look at those dark clouds — it is going to rain very soon.

看那些烏雲——快要下雨了。

'be going to' for prediction based on visible evidence

Careful with that glass or it is going to fall off the table.

那杯子小心拿，它快要從桌上掉下去了。

同義詞
  • will

    Also used for predictions, but 'will' is more general/neutral; 'going to' emphasises the present evidence

  • be about to

    More immediate; suggests the event will happen within seconds or minutes

文法句型

be going to + infinitive — for predictions based on present evidence

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 11: sense 11 expresses a person's intention or plan ('I am going to study'), while sense 12 expresses a prediction based on evidence ('It is going to rain'). For sense 12, the subject is often an event, weather phenomenon, or situation rather than a person with a plan. When used with a person as subject, sense 12 implies inevitability rather than intention ('She is going to be sorry' means I predict she will be sorry, not that she plans to be sorry).

13. to change to a new state or condition, often one that is worse or very different

13.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

變成

轉變為某種新狀態

to change to a new state or condition, often one that is worse or very different from before.

例句

The milk went sour after being left out of the fridge all day.

那瓶牛奶放在冰箱外一整天之後就變酸了。

go + adj describing spoilage/decay

Marta's grandfather's hair went grey when he was only forty.

Marta 的祖父才四十歲時頭髮就變白了。

同義詞
  • become

    neutral, works with all adjectives; go is slightly more informal

  • turn

    suggests a more visible or dramatic colour/quality change (turn red, turn cold)

  • grow

    implies a gradual change (grow old, grow tired)

反義詞
  • stay

    implies no change, remaining in the same state

文法句型

go + adjective

用法筆記

Always takes an adjective complement — unlike most other senses of go. The change described is often negative (go bad, go mad, go blind), but not always (go grey with age).

常見錯誤

❌The milk went away after a week.
✅The milk went bad after a week.
💡'go away' means to leave; to describe a change in state, use 'go + adjective.'

14. if a part of your body goes in a particular direction or way, it moves there, of

14.動詞不及物C2
釋義

擺動

身體部位以特定方式移動

if a part of your body goes in a particular direction or way, it moves there, often while you are doing something else or showing someone something.

例句

When the music started, Sirin's hands went up above her head.

音樂響起時，Sirin 的雙手舉到了頭頂上方。

body part + go + direction adverb

Yuna went like this with her shoulders to show how she dances.

Yuna 這樣聳了聳肩，示範她跳舞時的動作。

同義詞
  • move

    neutral and broadly used; go is more natural in demonstrations

  • gesture

    specifically implies communication through movement

文法句型

body part + go + adverb/preposition

用法筆記

The subject is always a body part (hand, finger, eyes, etc.), never the person. Typically followed by an adverb or preposition showing the direction, or by 'like this/that' when demonstrating a movement.

常見錯誤

❌Lara went to the cupboard.
✅Lara's hand went to the cupboard.
💡The body-movement sense requires a body part as the subject, not a person.

15. if a machine or device goes, it works correctly — or if it will not go, it is br

15.動詞不及物C2
釋義

運作；運轉

機器正常運行

if a machine or device goes, it works correctly — or if it will not go, it is broken or unable to function.

例句

The old clock on the wall still goes, though its face is cracked.

牆上那座老鐘雖然鏡面有裂痕，卻仍然在走。

machine + go: functions correctly

Adina tried to start the lawnmower, but it would not go at all.

Adina 試著發動割草機，但它根本動不了。

won't go / would not go: fails to function

同義詞
  • work

    more common in everyday speech; go is slightly informal

  • run

    implies continuous operation (the engine runs)

  • function

    more formal, often used in technical contexts

反義詞
  • break

    implies the machine has stopped working due to damage

用法筆記

Most common in negative constructions with 'won't/wouldn't go' or with modals. The continuous form ('is going') is possible but less frequent than simple present or past.

常見錯誤

❌The computer is going normally today.
✅The computer won't go at all today.
💡This sense is most natural in negative or modal constructions; avoid it in basic affirmative declaratives.

16. used to describe the way that time moves forward — for instance, moving slowly,

16.動詞不及物B2
釋義

流逝；過去

時間經過

used to describe the way that time moves forward — for instance, moving slowly, quickly, or in a particular manner.

例句

The morning went very slowly while the children waited for news.

孩子們等待消息的那個上午過得非常慢。

time + go + adverb (slowly/quickly)

As the years went by, the two cousins slowly lost touch with each other.

隨著歲月流逝，這兩位表親漸漸失去了聯繫。

phrasal: go by = elapse

同義詞
  • pass

    neutral and used with all time periods (the days passed)

  • elapse

    formal, suggests a measured or precise amount of time (an hour elapsed)

用法筆記

Often paired with 'by' (go by = elapse) or with adverbs like quickly/slowly. Rarely used in the continuous form (*time is going sounds unnatural here).

常見錯誤

❌The days are going quickly this summer.
✅The days go quickly when you are on holiday.
💡Avoid continuous (progressive) forms with this sense; simple tenses are standard.

17. used to say that someone or something stays in a difficult or unpleasant situati

17.動詞及物 / 不及物
釋義

處於

處於某種（常為不佳的）狀態

used to say that someone or something stays in a difficult or unpleasant situation, without the situation changing.

例句

In many countries, people still go hungry even though there is enough food.

許多國家的人仍然在挨餓，儘管糧食其實充足。

go hungry — classic example of this sense

The thief went unpunished because the police could not find evidence.

那個小偷沒有受到懲罰，因為警方找不到證據。

go + un- adjective (unpunished, unnoticed)

同義詞
  • remain

    more formal and neutral; go is more specific to lack/deprivation contexts

  • stay

    implies staying by choice; go suggests circumstances force the condition

文法句型

go + adjective (describing unpleasant condition)

用法筆記

Only used in linking-verb structures. The adjective almost always describes an unpleasant or deficient condition. Distinguish from sense 13 (BECOME), which describes a change into a state — this sense describes a continued state without change.

常見錯誤

❌The children go happy at the park.
✅The children went hungry during the famine.
💡This sense pairs with negative or difficult conditions, not positive ones.

18. used when comparing a person or thing to the average of its type, often to say t

18.動詞不及物
釋義

相比

就某類型事物而言

used when comparing a person or thing to the average of its type, often to say that it is not especially good but acceptable within that group.

例句

As Chinese restaurants in this area go, this one is not bad for the price.

就這一帶的中餐館來說，這家店的價格還算可以。

as [noun phrase] go: comparing within a category

For a six-year-old, Lara is quite tall, as young children go these days.

以現今的小孩來說，六歲的 Lara 算是很高的。

同義詞
  • comparatively

    adverb that works in similar comparison contexts (comparatively cheap)

  • relatively

    emphasises the relativity of the judgment (relatively good for its type)

文法句型

as + noun + go

用法筆記

Always appears in the pattern 'as [noun phrase] go/ɡoes' — it never stands alone. The noun phrase defines the category for comparison. The speaker typically implies the category is not highly regarded.

常見錯誤

❌As this watch goes, it is quite good.
✅As cheap watches go, this one is quite good.
💡The comparison must be against a category (a type of thing), not an individual item.

19. to serve as proof or evidence that a statement or claim is correct, shown throug

19.動詞B2
釋義

證實

證明某事為真或正確

to serve as proof or evidence that a statement or claim is correct, shown through a particular fact or event

例句

The experiment results go to show that plants grow faster under red light.

實驗結果證實，植物在紅光下生長得更快。

go to show + that-clause for proving

Niran's fast recovery goes to prove that the new treatment actually works.

Niran 迅速康復證明了新療法確實有效。

同義詞
  • prove

    more direct and conclusive than 'go to prove'

  • demonstrate

    more formal; implies showing by evidence or reasoning

  • confirm

    focuses on verifying something already suspected

文法句型

go + to-infinitive (to show/prove/confirm)

用法筆記

Nearly always appears in the pattern 'go + to-infinitive' (show, prove, confirm, indicate) followed by a that-clause or a question word clause.

20. to begin an activity or process, or to start using something

20.動詞不及物A2
釋義

開始

開始做某事或使用某物

to begin an activity or process, or to start using something

例句

The children went to work on their science project right after lunch.

孩子們吃完午餐後就立刻開始做他們的科學專題。

go to work = start working

If everyone is ready, I suggest we go ahead with the first experiment.

如果大家都準備好了，我建議我們開始進行第一個實驗。

go ahead with + plan = proceed to start

同義詞
  • start

    more general and direct than 'go'

  • begin

    slightly more formal than 'start'

  • commence

    formal; used in official or ceremonial contexts

反義詞
  • stop

    to cease an activity

  • quit

    to give up or abandon an activity

文法句型

go + to-infinitive

go + V-ing

go ahead with + noun

常見錯誤

❌I went to start my homework after dinner.
✅I started my homework after dinner.
💡When the meaning is simply 'begin', use 'start' or 'begin', not 'go'.

21. to take a turn or participate in a game, competition, or other turn-based activi

21.動詞不及物A2
釋義

上場；輪到

輪到自己參與遊戲或比賽

to take a turn or participate in a game, competition, or other turn-based activity

例句

It is your turn to go — roll the dice and move your piece forward.

輪到你了——擲骰子，然後移動你的棋子。

turn to go = take your turn in a game

In official chess tournaments, the player with the white pieces always goes first.

在正式的西洋棋比賽中，持白棋的選手總是先走。

同義詞
  • play

    broader; refers to the whole game, not just a turn

  • take a turn

    explicitly describes the action of playing one turn

文法句型

it is [someone's] turn to go

[player] goes first/next

用法筆記

Often used in the fixed phrases 'go first', 'go next', and 'it is [someone's] turn to go'. For team sports, 'go into' describes a player entering the game.

22. when a smaller number goes into a larger number, the larger can be evenly divide

22.動詞不及物B1
釋義

整除

一個數可被另一數整除

when a smaller number goes into a larger number, the larger can be evenly divided by the smaller with no remainder left

例句

Twelve divided by four is three because four goes into twelve exactly three times.

十二除以四等於三，因為四可以被十二整除剛好三次。

goes into = divides evenly into

The teacher asked if seven can go into thirty-two without leaving a remainder.

老師問七是否能整除三十二而沒有餘數。

同義詞

文法句型

[number] goes into [number] [number of times]

用法筆記

Never used in continuous form ('is going into'). The smaller number is the subject, and 'into' connects it to the larger number — e.g. 'Three goes into twelve.'

常見錯誤

❌Three goes four times into twelve.
✅Three goes into twelve four times.
💡The number of times goes at the end of the sentence, not after the verb.

23. to utter words, especially when telling a story or joke, or used to report what

23.動詞B1
釋義

說道

用於故事中表示說話

to utter words, especially when telling a story or joke, or used to report what someone said in a colourful way

例句

Then the old fisherman goes, 'That was the biggest catch of my entire life.'

然後老漁夫說道：『那是我這輩子釣到最大的一條魚。』

goes = says (informal narrative)

So the taxi driver goes to me, 'I have never seen traffic this bad before.'

於是計程車司機對我說：『我從來沒見過交通這麼糟。』

同義詞
  • say

    neutral register; the standard word for reporting speech

  • state

    more formal; used for declarations

  • declare

    formal and emphatic

文法句型

[person] goes, '[speech]'

the story goes that + clause

用法筆記

Informal register. When used to report speech in storytelling, the exact quoted words follow without 'that'. The phrase 'the story goes' or 'as the story goes' is used in both informal and neutral narrative contexts.

常見錯誤

❌She goes that she was late for the meeting.
✅She goes, 'I was late for the meeting.
💡When 'go' means 'say', the spoken words must be in direct quotation, not introduced by 'that'.

24. to become damaged, weaker, or stop working properly, especially through continuo

24.動詞不及物B1
釋義

衰弱；故障

因使用或老化而變弱或停止運作

to become damaged, weaker, or stop working properly, especially through continuous use or age

例句

After five years of heavy daily use, the battery in my phone finally went.

經過五年每天頻繁使用，我手機的電池終於壞了。

go = stop functioning (of a device or part)

William's voice went completely after he shouted at the football match for three hours.

William 在足球賽中喊了三個小時後，聲音完全沙啞了。

同義詞
  • fail

    more formal; often used for mechanical or bodily functions

  • break down

    specifically for machines and vehicles

  • deteriorate

    more formal; describes a gradual worsening

  • give out

    informal; for energy, strength, or patience

反義詞
  • last

    to remain in good condition over time

  • hold up

    informal; to remain strong or functional

文法句型

[thing] goes (suddenly/gradually)

用法筆記

Commonly describes body parts losing function (eyesight, hearing, voice), machines breaking down, or food going bad. Often uses 'has gone' for completed deterioration or 'is going' for gradual decline.

常見錯誤

❌My phone's battery has been gone for a while.
✅My phone's battery went a while ago.
💡'Go' in this sense is intransitive and doesn't take a past participle form like 'gone' as an adjective.

25. to make a sound of a certain kind — used especially when talking about the noise

25.動詞及物 / 不及物C2
釋義

發出（聲音）

發出特定聲響

to make a sound of a certain kind — used especially when talking about the noise a machine, device, animal, or object produces.

例句

The old grandfather clock went 'tick tock' all through the night.

老祖父時鐘整夜發出「滴答滴答」的聲響。

go + onomatopoeic word for machine sounds

Eri's phone went 'ding' when the new message arrived.

Eri 的手機在收到新訊息時發出「叮」的一聲。

同義詞
  • make (a sound)

    less idiomatic but more formal

  • ring

    only for bells or telephones; narrower scope

  • sound

    more technical; used for alarms and signals

文法句型

go + onomatopoeic word

go + sound description

用法筆記

Frequently followed by an onomatopoeic word that represents the sound being described. Both transitive (to utter a specific sound) and intransitive (to make any sound) uses are possible.

常見錯誤

❌The bell said ding dong.
✅The bell went ding dong.
💡'go' is used for machine and object sounds; 'say' is for human speech.

26. to have particular words or a particular tune — used when describing the content

26.動詞不及物B2
釋義

傳述

以特定方式被說出或演奏

to have particular words or a particular tune — used when describing the content of a song, poem, story, or well-known saying.

例句

As the old saying goes, you should not judge a book by its cover.

俗話說得好，不要以貌取人。

as the saying goes — fixed expression

The story goes that the castle was built by a giant in one night.

傳說那座城堡是一個巨人在一夜之間建成的。

the story goes that… — narrative pattern

同義詞
  • run

    used for written text; more formal and less common

  • read

    only for written content; different syntax ('the poem reads')

文法句型

as the saying/song/story goes

the story goes that…

the tune/words go…

用法筆記

This sense never appears in continuous form (not 'is going'). Often introduces quoted material using a that-clause or a colon. The subject is the content itself (song, story, saying), not the person performing it.

常見錯誤

❌The singer goes the words beautifully.
✅The song goes beautifully.
💡This sense is about the content itself, not how someone performs it.

27. to appear together or belong together in a natural way — for example, two colors

27.動詞不及物
釋義

搭配；相配

經常一起出現或搭配得宜

to appear together or belong together in a natural way — for example, two colors that look good side by side, or a food that is often paired with another.

例句

Red wine and sharp cheese usually go well together at parties.

紅酒和濃郁的乳酪在派對上通常很搭配。

go well together — collocation for natural pairing

These two colors do not go together at all.

這兩種顏色一點也不搭。

同義詞
  • match

    more common and neutral; can be used transitively ('match the shoes')

  • complement

    more formal; implies each item improves the other

  • harmonize

    formal; mainly used for colors, sounds, or design elements

反義詞
  • clash

    implies a strong visual or stylistic conflict

文法句型

go + adverb + together

go with + noun

用法筆記

Subject is typically two or more items being considered together. Frequently used with adverbs like 'well', 'perfectly', 'naturally', or the phrase 'together'. Negation requires auxiliary 'do/does not' before 'go together'.

常見錯誤

❌The salt and pepper go together not.
✅The salt and pepper do not go together.
💡Negation requires 'do/does not' before 'go.'
❌This wine goes to cheese.
✅This wine goes with cheese.
💡Use 'with' not 'to' to indicate what is paired.

28. to have a specific place where something normally belongs or is stored.

28.動詞不及物
釋義

放置

放置在通常的位置

to have a specific place where something normally belongs or is stored.

例句

The clean towels go in the bathroom cupboard.

乾淨的毛巾放在浴室的櫃子裡。

go in [location] — stating usual position

Noor asked her mother where the spare keys go.

Noor 問她母親備用鑰匙放在哪裡。

同義詞
  • belong

    more common and neutral; implies ownership as well as placement

  • fit

    focuses on size or shape compatibility rather than designated position

  • be stored

    more formal; implies long-term keeping

文法句型

go in [location]

go on [surface/shelf]

go [preposition phrase]

用法筆記

Subject is usually an object that has a designated storage, display, or placement spot. Always followed by a prepositional phrase indicating location. Does not appear in continuous form.

常見錯誤

❌I go the book on the table.
✅The book goes on the table.
💡This sense describes where something belongs, not an action you perform.
❌Where does this go to?
✅Where does this go?
💡A simple prepositional phrase ('in the drawer', 'on the shelf') is sufficient; no 'to' needed.

29. to be bought by someone, or to be obtainable for a certain amount of money.

29.動詞不及物
釋義

售出

以某價格出售

to be bought by someone, or to be obtainable for a certain amount of money.

例句

The painting went for over ten thousand dollars at auction.

那幅畫在拍賣會上以超過一萬美元的價格售出。

go for [price] — sold at a specific price

Tickets for the concert are going fast, so buy yours now.

演唱會門票賣得很快，趕快買吧。

going fast — describing rapid sales

同義詞
  • sell (for)

    more direct and common; used for both the seller's action and the price

  • fetch

    more formal; implies a notable price ('fetch a high price')

文法句型

go for [price]

go at [price]

用法筆記

Commonly used with 'for' to introduce the price. Can also be used with adjectives of speed ('go fast', 'go quickly') to describe how rapidly items sell. The subject is the item being sold, not the seller.

常見錯誤

❌The house went to $500,000.
✅The house went for $500,000.
💡Use 'for' not 'to' when stating the price at which something sells.

30. to fit well with something in terms of appearance, style, or general acceptabili

30.動詞不及物B1
釋義

合適；可接受

看起來合適或可接受

to fit well with something in terms of appearance, style, or general acceptability — for example, a piece of clothing that matches another, or a behaviour that is allowed in a particular situation.

例句

Does this blue tie go with my grey suit?

這條藍色領帶跟我的灰色西裝搭嗎？

go with [clothing] — matching in style

That bright shirt does not go with those formal trousers.

那件亮色襯衫不適合搭那件正式長褲。

同義詞
  • match

    more direct; can be used transitively ('match your shoes')

  • suit

    implies the combination is flattering or appropriate

  • be allowed

    closer in meaning when referring to acceptability of behaviour

反義詞
  • clash

    strong visual or stylistic conflict

  • be forbidden

    when talking about rules or acceptability

文法句型

go with [item]

anything goes

go [adverb] with

用法筆記

Subject is typically an item of clothing, accessory, colour, or decorative element. Takes 'with' to introduce the thing it matches. The fixed expression 'anything goes' uses this sense to mean that all behaviour is tolerated.

常見錯誤

❌This skirt goes to this jacket.
✅This skirt goes with this jacket.
💡Use 'with' not 'to' when talking about matching items.

31. To be called or referred to using a certain name, especially one that differs fr

31.動詞不及物B2
釋義

被稱為

以特定名稱爲人所知

To be called or referred to using a certain name, especially one that differs from an official or full name.

例句

In the village, the old woman went by the name 'Auntie Mei' to everyone.

村子裡，大家都叫那位老婦人「梅姨」。

go by + name for being known as

The new software update goes under the code name 'Project Horizon.'

這個新的軟體更新代號為「地平線計畫」。

go under + code name

同義詞

文法句型

go + by/under + name

用法筆記

Frequently followed by 'by' or 'under' to introduce the name or title. This sense does not appear in the passive form.

常見錯誤

❌He passes by the name of Doc.
✅He goes by the name of Doc.
💡'pass by' means to move past something; 'go by' means to be called.

32. To progress, develop, or unfold in some manner, especially when describing the o

32.動詞不及物B1
釋義

進行

以某種方式發展進展

To progress, develop, or unfold in some manner, especially when describing the outcome or quality of an event, situation, or activity.

例句

The job interview went better than Christopher had expected.

工作面試進行得比 Christopher 預期的還要順利。

go + adverb (better/worse/well/badly)

Kenji was nervous about how the meeting would go with the new investors.

Kenji 很緊張，不知道跟新投資人的會議會進行得如何。

how + go for asking about progress

同義詞
  • proceed

    more formal; suggests an orderly or planned sequence

  • progress

    emphasises forward movement toward a goal

  • turn out

    focuses on the final result rather than the process

  • fare

    formal or literary; often used in questions about how someone copes

文法句型

go + adverb (well/badly/smoothly)

how + go

go + according to + noun

用法筆記

Commonly followed by adverbs of quality (well, badly, smoothly) or set phrases like 'according to plan'. Frequently appears in direct and indirect questions about outcomes or progress.

常見錯誤

❌The interview went good.
✅The interview went well.
💡'go' describing progress needs an adverb, not an adjective.

go — 名詞