guide
guide — 名詞
1. A printed or digital collection of essential facts about a specific topic — for
指南；手冊
提供特定主題資訊的參考書籍或資源
A printed or digital collection of essential facts about a specific topic — for example, gardening, cooking, or exam preparation.
Amani bought a gardening guide before planting her first vegetables.
Amani 買了一本園藝指南，才開始種她的第一批蔬菜。
collocation: buying a guide
This study guide covers all the topics that will appear on the exam.
這本學習指南涵蓋了考試會出現的所有主題。
study guide + for + purpose
The university published a new guide for students with disabilities.
那間大學出版了一本新的身心障礙學生指南。
Tuan found a handy guide to fixing bicycle brakes online.
Tuan 在網路上找到一本很實用的腳踏車修理指南。
A good cooking guide explains why ingredients work well together.
一本好的烹飪指南不只說明做法，還會解釋食材為什麼搭配在一起。
- handbook
more practical; focuses on instructions rather than general facts
- manual
focuses on how to operate or repair something
- reference book
broader term for any consulted source of facts
常見錯誤
2. A volume intended for people visiting cities or foreign destinations, with detai
旅遊指南
提供旅遊地點資訊的書籍
A volume intended for people visiting cities or foreign destinations, with details on sights, accommodation, transport, and practical tips.
Sana bought a travel guide to help plan her trip to Japan.
Sana 買了一本旅遊指南來規劃她的日本行程。
collocation: travel guide
The guide recommended a small family-run restaurant near the river in Kyoto.
指南推薦了京都河邊一家家庭經營的小餐廳。
Christopher used a hiking guide to find trails in the Swiss Alps.
Christopher 用一本健行指南來找瑞士阿爾卑斯山的步道。
This guide has a detailed map of all the subway stations in the city.
這本指南附有該市所有地鐵站的詳細地圖。
The travel guide warned tourists about pickpockets in crowded areas.
這本旅遊指南警告遊客在人多的地方要小心扒手。
- guidebook
identical meaning; slightly more specific to printed books
- travel book
broader; can include personal travel memoirs
用法筆記
Often shortened to just 'guide' when the context is clear, as in 'Have you bought a guide for Rome?'
常見錯誤
3. Any piece of information used as a reference point when you need to judge someth
參考依據
幫助判斷或決定的參考標準
Any piece of information used as a reference point when you need to judge something or reach a conclusion.
The weather forecast served as a guide for whether to hold the party outside.
天氣預報成了判斷派對是否該在戶外舉行的參考依據。
serve as a guide for + decision
Past exam papers offer a useful guide to the kind of questions you will face.
過去的考題是了解題型方向的有用參考。
Isabela used the price of similar houses as a guide when selling her apartment.
Isabela 在賣公寓時，以附近類似房子的價格作為參考。
Your instincts can be a helpful guide when you face a difficult personal choice.
面臨困難的個人抉擇時，你的直覺可以是一個有用的參考。
用法筆記
Often appears in the pattern 'as a guide to/for [something]'. The implication is that the guide is approximate, not exact.
4. Someone employed or volunteering to escort visitors through a site, explaining i
導遊；嚮導
帶領遊客參觀並解說的人
Someone employed or volunteering to escort visitors through a site, explaining its background and notable features.
The guide showed our group through the old temple and explained its history.
導遊帶我們走過那座古老的寺廟，並解說它的歷史。
guide shows [group] through [place]
Eve worked as a guide at the national museum during the summer holidays.
Eve 在暑假期間擔任國家博物館的導遊。
work as a guide
Our guide pointed out a rare bird that nests only on this island.
我們的導遊指出了一種只在這座島上築巢的稀有鳥類。
A local guide led the hikers up the narrow mountain trail before dawn.
一位當地嚮導在天亮前帶領健行者走上那條狹窄的山徑。
The museum guide answered every question the children asked about the dinosaur fossils.
博物館導遊回答了孩子們關於恐龍化石的每一個問題。
- tour guide
the most common full form; specifically for tourism contexts
- escort
more formal; can suggest accompanying rather than explaining
- docente
formal term for a guide in a museum or gallery; less common
用法筆記
Can also refer to someone who leads groups through wilderness areas (a wilderness guide) or on specialised tours (a wine tour guide).
5. Someone whose values, advice, or example shapes another person's conduct or beli
指引者；典範
對行為或信念有重大影響的人或事物
Someone whose values, advice, or example shapes another person's conduct or beliefs over time.
The head teacher was a moral guide for both students and younger staff.
那位校長是學生和年輕教職員的道德指引者。
moral guide
For many young athletes, their coach becomes the most important guide in their lives.
對許多年輕運動員來說，教練是他們人生中最重要的指引。
Ziad considered his grandmother his guide when it came to making honest choices.
Ziad 認為祖母是他在做出誠實選擇時的指引。
Ancient philosophers saw reason as the only reliable guide to living well.
古代哲學家認為理性是過好生活的唯一可靠指引。
- mentor
more active relationship involving teaching and advice
- role model
someone you look up to and try to imitate
- inspiration
emphasises motivation rather than direction
用法筆記
Unlike sense 4 (PERSON), this sense is not a job title. It focuses on moral, intellectual, or emotional influence rather than physical escorting.
6. An on-screen listing that displays available television programmes, films, or st
節目表
電視或串流平台顯示節目清單的畫面
An on-screen listing that displays available television programmes, films, or streaming content along with their broadcast times and channel numbers.
Eliska checked the guide to see what time the documentary started.
Eliska 查看了節目表，看看紀錄片什麼時候開始。
check the guide
The TV guide lists more than two hundred channels on the cable system.
電視節目表列出了有線系統上超過兩百個頻道。
Nikhil scrolled through the guide but nothing interesting was on that evening.
Nikhil 滑過節目表，但那天晚上沒有什麼有趣的節目。
The guide on the streaming app shows which films are available in your region.
串流應用程式上的節目指南會顯示你所在地區可以看的電影。
- programme guide
more formal; common in British English
- channel guide
focuses on channel-based browsing
用法筆記
Often called 'the guide' or 'TV guide'. On digital platforms, it may be referred to as 'the programme guide' or 'the channel guide'.
7. a girl aged ten to fourteen who belongs to the Guides, an organisation for young
女童軍
十至十四歲的女童軍成員
a girl aged ten to fourteen who belongs to the Guides, an organisation for young women that teaches practical skills and organises group activities such as camping
Alessia joined the Guides when she was eleven and loved the camping trips.
Alessia 十一歲時加入女童軍，她很喜歡露營活動。
join the Guides
The Guides meet every Tuesday afternoon at the community centre near the park.
女童軍每週二下午在公園附近的社區中心聚會。
A group of Guides helped clean up the beach as part of a community project.
一群女童軍參加社區服務，幫忙清理沙灘。
Amani earned a badge in first aid when she was a Guide last summer.
Amani 去年當女童軍時拿到了急救徽章。
- Girl Scout
American equivalent term
- Brownie
refers to younger members, typically aged seven to ten, in the same organisation
用法筆記
British term; in the United States, the equivalent organisation is called the Girl Scouts and members are called Girl Scouts. This sense refers to a member of the organisation, not the organisation itself.
8. an international organisation for girls and young women that aims to build confi
女童軍組織
培養女孩生活技能與自信的國際組織
an international organisation for girls and young women that aims to build confidence, teach life skills, and encourage community service through group activities, outdoor adventures, and badge programmes
The Guides has over ten million members in more than a hundred countries.
女童軍組織在全球超過一百個國家擁有一千萬名以上的成員。
the Guides organisation
Tamar's mother was a leader in the Guides for more than twenty years.
Tamar 的母親在女童軍組織擔任了二十多年的領導人。
The Guides teaches girls practical skills like cooking, map reading, and first aid.
女童軍組織教導女孩烹飪、地圖判讀和急救等實用技能。
Donations helped the Guides start a new programme for girls in rural villages.
捐款協助女童軍組織在農村地區啟動了一項新的女孩計畫。
- Girl Scouts
American equivalent organisation
- Girl Guides
full official name in many Commonwealth countries
用法筆記
Always capitalised as 'the Guides' when referring to the organisation. In American English the equivalent is 'the Girl Scouts'. Use the singular verb form ('the Guides has') in British English.
guide — 動詞
1. to show someone the correct way to do something that is new or difficult, by giv
指導；引導
逐步教導某人如何做某事
to show someone the correct way to do something that is new or difficult, by giving them instructions, advice, or support step by step
A senior engineer guided the new workers through the safety procedures.
一位資深工程師逐步指導新進員工熟悉安全程序。
guide + through + process
The swimming instructor guided Tuan step by step as he learned to float.
游泳教練一步步引導 Tuan 學習漂浮。
This book guides readers in writing their first business plan from scratch.
這本書引導讀者從零開始撰寫第一份商業計畫書。
A good mentor can guide you toward better career decisions over time.
好的導師可以隨著時間引導你做出更明智的職涯決定。
The teacher guided the students through each step of the science experiment.
老師引導學生一步步完成科學實驗的每個步驟。
文法句型
guide someone through something
guide someone in doing something
用法筆記
Common patterns: 'guide someone through something' (a process or procedure) and 'guide someone in doing something'. More patient and step-by-step than 'teach'.
常見錯誤
2. to walk with visitors through a place such as a museum, city, or building, point
帶領參觀
帶人四處參觀並解說
to walk with visitors through a place such as a museum, city, or building, pointing out interesting things and explaining what they are looking at
A volunteer guided the visitors around the old castle and its gardens.
一位志工帶領訪客參觀那座古老城堡和它的花園。
guide someone around [place]
Sora guided his classmates through the science exhibition at the university.
Sora 帶著同學參觀大學裡的科學展覽。
Christopher guided the tourists through the narrow streets of the old town.
Christopher 帶領觀光客走過舊城區狹窄的街道。
Eve guided her family around the art gallery during their visit to Taipei.
Eve 在訪問台北期間帶著家人參觀了美術館。
- show around
more informal; no implication of professional role
- take on a tour of
more formal; suggests a planned route
文法句型
guide someone around [place]
guide someone through [place]
用法筆記
The focus is on showing and explaining, not just leading. Often used with 'around', 'through', or 'round' (British) to indicate the route.
3. to take someone to a particular place or show them the route so that they can ge
帶路；引導
帶領某人前往某個地方
to take someone to a particular place or show them the route so that they can get there, especially when they do not know the way
A park ranger guided the lost hikers back to the main trail before dark.
一名公園管理員在天黑前將迷路的健行者帶回主要步道。
guide + back to [destination]
The signs guided us safely out of the large underground parking garage.
標誌引導我們安全地開出大型地下停車場。
The receptionist guided Sana to the doctor's office on the third floor.
櫃檯人員引導 Sana 到三樓的診療室。
A friendly local guided the travellers to the bus station in the rain.
一位友善的當地人在雨中帶領旅客前往巴士站。
The lighthouse guides ships safely into the harbour during storms.
燈塔在暴風雨中引導船隻安全駛入港口。
文法句型
guide someone to [place]
guide someone back to [place]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (SHOW AROUND): this sense focuses on reaching a destination rather than sightseeing. The subject can be a person, a sign, a map, or a light.
4. to support someone by gently grasping a limb and walking with them to a place, u
攙扶
扶著某人身體部位協助移動
to support someone by gently grasping a limb and walking with them to a place, usually because they need physical assistance.
Nikhil gently guided his grandmother by the elbow through the crowded market.
Nikhil 輕輕挽著祖母的手肘，帶她穿過擁擠的市場。
guide + by + body part
The nurse guided the patient by the arm into the small examination room.
護士扶著病人的手臂，帶他走進小檢查室。
A young woman guided the elderly man across the busy street safely.
一位年輕女子扶著老先生安全地過馬路。
The dance instructor guided Alessia by the hand through the first steps of the waltz.
舞蹈老師牽著 Alessia 的手，引導她跳華爾滋的前幾個舞步。
文法句型
guide someone by the [body part]
用法筆記
The preposition 'by' always comes before the body part, never before the person: 'guide someone by the arm', not 'guide by the arm someone'. The body part is always preceded by 'the', not a possessive.
常見錯誤
5. to control the direction in which a vehicle, tool, or object moves, especially w
操控方向
控制交通工具或物體的行進方向
to control the direction in which a vehicle, tool, or object moves, especially when doing so requires skill or care
Ziad guided the fishing boat carefully between the sharp rocks near the shore.
Ziad 小心地操控漁船，在岸邊尖銳的岩石間穿梭。
guide + vehicle + between/through/into
The pilot guided the plane onto the runway despite the strong wind.
儘管風很大，機長仍將飛機平穩地降落在跑道上。
Sora guided the drone over the hills to take photographs of the landscape.
Sora 操控無人機飛越丘陵，拍攝風景照片。
Tuan guided the canoe down the river, avoiding fallen trees in the water.
Tuan 操控獨木舟順流而下，避開水中的倒樹。
The driver guided the large truck through the narrow city streets.
司機操控大卡車穿過狹窄的市區街道。
文法句型
guide + vehicle/object + preposition
用法筆記
Typically used with vehicles (boat, plane, car, drone) or objects that need careful handling. The focus is on precision and skill in movement.
6. to influence the way someone behaves, thinks, or makes choices, usually in a pos
指引方向
影響他人的行為、思想或決定
to influence the way someone behaves, thinks, or makes choices, usually in a positive or constructive direction
A good teacher guides students by helping them discover their own strengths.
好的老師幫助學生發現自己的優勢，在成長的路上指引方向。
guide + by + gerund phrase
Personal values should guide the choices you make in your career.
個人價值觀影響著你的職涯選擇方向。
The company's environmental policy guides every decision about materials and energy use.
公司的環保政策為材料和能源方面的每一項決策指引方向。
Isabela let her instincts guide her when she chose which university to attend.
Isabela 讓直覺左右她選擇大學的方向。
The principles of fairness and honesty guide the way this court makes its rulings.
公平與誠實的原則指引著法院的裁決方向。
- mislead
guide in the wrong direction
文法句型
guide someone
guide something
用法筆記
The subject is often an abstract noun (values, principles, instincts, policy) rather than a person. The pattern 'let [something] guide [someone]' is common in advice contexts.