hence
hence — 副詞
1. for this reason; as a direct logical result of something just stated — this word
因此；所以
表示前述理由導致的結果
for this reason; as a direct logical result of something just stated — this word signals that a conclusion or explanation follows.
Pim missed three weeks of classes due to an illness; hence, the final exam was very difficult for him.
Pim 因為生病缺課三週；因此，期末考對他來說非常困難。
hence + clause showing result
The factory switched to solar power last year. Hence the huge drop in its monthly electricity bills.
工廠去年改用太陽能發電，因此電費大幅下降。
hence + noun phrase (elliptical style)
Nikhil's experiment produced results that contradicted the original theory; hence, he decided to repeat the study with a larger sample.
Nikhil 的實驗結果與原本的理論相矛盾，因此他決定用更大的樣本重複這項研究。
The hillside resort is steps from the beach. Hence, Eleni never has empty rooms in July.
這家山坡度假村離海灘只有幾步之遙。因此，Eleni 在七月從未有空房。
Wei had never touched a guitar before joining the band. Hence, his first few rehearsals were full of mistakes.
Wei 在加入樂團前從未碰過吉他，因此他的前幾次排練充滿了錯誤。
- therefore
more common in everyday speech; 'hence' is more formal
- thus
similar formality; 'thus' is slightly more literary
- consequently
emphasises the cause-effect relationship more explicitly
文法句型
hence + clause
hence + noun phrase
用法筆記
In formal writing, 'hence' is often used to begin a sentence that states a logical conclusion from the previous sentence. 'Hence' can be followed by a full clause or directly by a noun phrase (without a verb).
常見錯誤
2. a specified period measured forward from the present moment into the future.
此後
從現在算起的某段時間後
a specified period measured forward from the present moment into the future.
The couple booked a wedding venue for a date exactly two years hence, wanting plenty of time to plan.
這對情侶預訂了整整兩年後的婚禮場地，希望有充足的時間來籌劃。
two years hence = two years from now
Nala signed a lease that would not begin until six months hence, after her current rental ended.
Nala 簽了一份六個月後才生效的租約，等目前的租約到期再搬。
The government report predicts that the full impact of the new policy will be visible a decade hence.
政府報告預測，這項新政策的全面影響要到十年後才會顯現出來。
The architect told the city council that the bridge would be completed three years hence, barring any delays.
建築師告訴市議會，如果沒有延誤，這座橋將在三年後完工。
- from now
everyday equivalent; less formal
- in the future
broader meaning, not tied to a specific time period
文法句型
[number] + [time unit] + hence
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used with a specific number or quantifier before a time word (e.g., 'a week hence,' 'five years hence'). It is characteristic of formal, legal, and academic writing; in everyday English, people prefer 'from now' (e.g., 'two years from now').
常見錯誤
3. away from this location — now found almost exclusively in historical, literary,
離開；由此去
從此地離開，文學或古語用法
away from this location — now found almost exclusively in historical, literary, or highly formal language.
The messenger departed hence at midnight, carrying urgent news for the king.
信使在午夜離開此地，帶著緊急消息趕往國王那裡。
archaic/literary use: depart + hence
'Get thee hence,' the old story reads, 'and never set foot in this village again.'
「你離開這裡吧，」古老的傳說中寫道，「永遠不要再踏進這個村子。」
biblical/literary formula: get thee hence
The exiled poet wrote of being driven hence from his homeland, never to return.
這位被流放的詩人寫道，他被驅離家園，再也無法返回。
The old inscription on the gate read: 'Stranger, pause before passing hence into the valley beyond.'
大門上的古老銘文寫著：「過客啊，在進入前方的山谷之前，請在此稍作停留。」
文法句型
verb + hence
用法筆記
This sense is now archaic in everyday English. It survives in fixed literary expressions ('get thee hence,' 'go hence'), historical fiction, and translations of classical or biblical texts. Modern readers will encounter it far more often in reading than in speech or writing.
常見錯誤
❌ 'I am moving hence tomorrow.' (in a casual conversation) — This sounds unnatural in modern English. Use 'away from here' or 'from here' instead.