ion
ion — 名詞
1. a microscopic unit consisting of one atom or several atoms bound together, which
離子
帶正電或負電的原子或分子團
a microscopic unit consisting of one atom or several atoms bound together, which becomes electrically charged whenever it gains extra electrons or loses some of its own
In class, Walid drew a diagram showing how a sodium atom becomes a positive ion.
在課堂上，Walid 畫了一張圖，說明鈉原子如何變成帶正電的離子。
countable noun with 'a'
Lithium ions in a battery move from the negative toward the positive electrode during use.
鋰離子在電池中從負極移動到正極。
noun + 'ions' as subject in technical context
When table salt dissolves in water, it breaks apart into positive and negative ions.
食鹽溶於水時，會分解成正離子和負離子。
Ryo labeled the positive sodium and negative chloride ions on his lab worksheet.
Ryo 在實驗室的工作表上標出帶正電的鈉離子和帶負電的氯離子。
The body uses charged ions to send signals through nerve cells and control muscle movement.
身體利用帶電的離子透過神經細胞傳遞訊號，並控制肌肉運動。
用法筆記
In scientific writing, the specific charge is often stated: a positive ion (cation) loses electrons, while a negative ion (anion) gains electrons. The noun is also used in compound terms such as lithium-ion battery or ion channel.
常見錯誤
ion — 縮寫
1. a short written form of the word Ionic, used to refer to a classical style of Gr
愛奧尼亞柱式
希臘建築愛奧尼亞柱式的縮寫
a short written form of the word Ionic, used to refer to a classical style of Greek architecture with columns that have scroll-shaped decoration at the top
The museum's entrance featured six tall columns in the Ion. style, with elegant scroll-shaped capitals.
博物館入口處有六根 Ion. 風格的高大柱子，柱頂有優雅的渦卷裝飾。
Ion. as abbreviation in architectural description
The textbook described the three main orders of Greek architecture as Dor., Ion., and Cor.
教科書列出了希臘建築的三種主要柱式：Dor.、Ion. 和 Cor.。
In the textbook, a caption read 'Temple of Athena, Ion. order, 5th century BCE.'
教科書中有一張照片說明寫著「雅典娜神殿，Ion. 柱式，西元前五世紀」。
The guide said the Ion. style began in Ionia, on the coast of modern-day Turkey.
導遊說 Ion. 柱式起源於伊奧尼亞，位於現今土耳其的海岸一帶。
用法筆記
This abbreviation appears mainly in architectural textbooks, reference works, and captions. In general writing, the full word Ionic is preferred. The abbreviation is often written with a period (Ion.) in formal publications.
ion — 字尾
1. used after a verb to create a noun that names the action or the process of doing
行為；過程
加在動詞後構成表動作或過程的名詞
used after a verb to create a noun that names the action or the process of doing what the verb describes
The construction of the new school took nearly eighteen months to finish.
新學校的建造工程花了將近十八個月的時間才完工。
construct → construction (action)
Nadia's translation of the Japanese poem captured its original rhythm and feeling.
Nadia 翻譯的那首日文詩保留了原詩的節奏和情感。
translate → translation (process)
The exploration of the cave system required ropes, helmets, and strong lights.
探索這個洞穴系統需要繩索、頭盔和強力照明設備。
The examination of the ancient documents took the research team more than a year.
研究團隊檢查這些古老文件花了一年多的時間。
Careful preparation before the exam can help reduce stress and improve results.
考試前的充分準備有助於減輕壓力並提高成績。
文法句型
verb + -ion/-tion/-sion/-ation → noun
用法筆記
The suffix takes several spelling forms depending on the ending of the verb: -tion (after most verbs ending in -t: act → action), -sion (after verbs ending in -d or -s: decide → decision), -ation (after verbs ending in -e or -ize: explore → exploration), and -ition (with some verbs: add → addition). These are not predictable by rule, so learners should check each word in a dictionary.
常見錯誤
2. used after a verb to create a noun that refers to the thing that is produced or
結果
加在動詞後構成表行為結果的名詞
used after a verb to create a noun that refers to the thing that is produced or achieved by an action or process
Jin's invention was a simple tool that helps farmers water their crops using sunlight.
Jin 的發明是一種簡單的工具，可以幫助農民利用陽光灌溉作物。
invent → invention (thing produced)
The illustration in the biology textbook showed the different parts of a flower.
生物教科書中的插圖展示了花朵的各個部位。
illustrate → illustration (produced image)
Cole collected so many stamps that his collection filled three large albums.
Cole 收集了那麼多郵票，他的收藏品塞滿了三大本集郵冊。
The artist's latest creation was a sculpture made entirely of recycled plastic bottles.
這位藝術家的最新作品是一件完全由回收寶特瓶製成的雕塑。
文法句型
verb + -ion/-tion/-sion → noun (result)
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with sense 1 (ACTION OR PROCESS). The difference is focus: sense 1 emphasizes the activity itself (The construction took a year), while this sense emphasizes the finished product (The construction is a tall building). Many -ion nouns can carry both meanings depending on context.
3. used after a verb to create a noun that describes a state, quality, or condition
狀態
加在動詞後構成表情境或狀態的名詞
used after a verb to create a noun that describes a state, quality, or condition resulting from an action or feeling
Élise felt a deep sense of satisfaction after finishing her first marathon race.
Élise 在完成她的第一次全程馬拉松後，感受到深深的滿足感。
satisfy → satisfaction (inner state)
The confusion in the classroom grew as the teacher's instructions became more complicated.
隨著老師的指示變得越來越複雜，教室裡的困惑也越來越多。
confuse → confusion (mental state)
Diya's connection to her hometown remained strong even after ten years away.
即使離開十年，Diya 與家鄉的聯繫依然緊密。
The isolation of the mountain village made daily life difficult during the winter months.
這座山村的隔絕狀態使得冬季生活變得十分困難。
Sofia felt the tension in the exam hall rise as the final minutes ticked away.
Sofia 感覺到考場的緊張氣氛隨著最後幾分鐘的流逝而逐漸升高。
文法句型
verb + -ion → noun (state/condition)
用法筆記
Many -ion nouns expressing state or condition overlap with -ment and -ness nouns (e.g., satisfaction, enjoyment, happiness). The -ion form is generally preferred in more formal or academic writing, while -ness often sounds more natural in everyday conversation.