issue
issue — 動詞
1. to make an official document, ticket, passport, or public statement available fo
核發；發布
正式製作並發放文件、證件或公告
to make an official document, ticket, passport, or public statement available for people to receive or use.
The government will issue new passports to all citizens who apply before December.
政府將核發新護照給所有在十二月前申請的公民。
issue + [document] + to + [recipient]
Minho's company issues tickets for buses and trains throughout the country.
Minho 的公司發行全國各地巴士和火車的車票。
issue + [ticket] + for + [service]
Last week the principal issued a formal apology to the students' families.
上週校長向學生家屬發布了正式道歉。
Noor's visa was issued by the embassy just three days before her flight.
Noor 的簽證是在她起飛前三天由大使館核發的。
- publish
more specific to printed or digital content such as books, articles, and reports
- release
more general in tone; can apply to products, music, films, as well as documents
- distribute
focuses on the act of giving out or spreading, with less emphasis on official production
文法句型
issue + [document/permit/statement] + to + [recipient]
be issued + by + [authority]
用法筆記
Frequently used in official or administrative contexts. The direct object is typically a document, permit, ticket, passport, or formal statement. Often followed by 'to' to indicate the recipient, or used in the passive voice ('be issued by').
常見錯誤
issue — 名詞
1. a question, topic, or situation that people discuss publicly, especially when it
議題
人們討論的重要主題或問題
a question, topic, or situation that people discuss publicly, especially when it involves different opinions and affects many people
The issue of rising housing costs has become a major concern for young families.
房價不斷上漲的議題已成為年輕家庭的一大焦點。
issue + of + noun phrase
At the meeting, residents raised several issues about the new school building.
會議上，居民針對新學校的建築提出了好幾個議題。
collocation: raise an issue
Climate change remains a deeply controversial issue across the political spectrum.
氣候變遷在整個政治光譜上仍是爭議極大的議題。
Tara wrote a newspaper article that explored the issue of food waste in local supermarkets.
Tara 寫了一篇報紙文章，探討當地超市的食物浪費議題。
Yuki told me the committee discussed the budget issue for over two hours.
Yuki 告訴我，委員會討論預算議題討論了兩個多小時。
文法句型
issue + of + noun/gerund
issue + about + noun
用法筆記
Countable noun. Often used with the preposition 'of' to specify what topic is being referred to (e.g., 'the issue of climate change'). Subject is typically a societal or practical matter rather than a personal feeling.
常見錯誤
2. the exact question or specific point that two sides disagree about and that need
爭論點
需要裁決的關鍵分歧點
the exact question or specific point that two sides disagree about and that needs a decision, especially in a legal or formal discussion
The point at issue is whether the company broke its contract with the workers.
爭論的關鍵點在於公司是否違反了與員工的合約。
fixed phrase: the point at issue
After hours of debate, the issue came down to a single question of safety standards.
經過數小時的辯論後，問題歸結到一個關於安全標準的簡單問題。
Both lawyers agreed that the real issue was the meaning of the original agreement.
兩位律師都同意，真正的爭論點是原始協議的含義。
The judge said the issue before the court was whether the new law could be applied retroactively.
法官表示，本案的爭論點在於新法是否能追溯適用。
- point of contention
more formal; specifically the thing being argued over
- subject of debate
emphasises that people are actively arguing
- question
a simpler, less formal alternative
文法句型
the point at issue
the issue at hand
the real issue
用法筆記
This sense is typically singular and formal. The fixed phrase 'the point at issue' refers to the specific matter being argued. Distinguish from sense 1 (TOPIC) — sense 2 focuses on the exact point of dispute that requires resolution, whereas sense 1 covers any subject under general discussion.
常見錯誤
3. something unimportant that someone treats as a big problem or serious matter, of
小題大作
把小事當成大事來吵
something unimportant that someone treats as a big problem or serious matter, often causing unnecessary argument or worry
João made an issue of the table being two centimetres away from the wall.
João 就因為桌子離牆壁差了兩公分而小題大作。
phrase: make an issue of something
Asher told his sister not to make an issue out of who got the bigger slice of cake.
Asher 告訴妹妹，不要為了誰拿到比較大塊的蛋糕而小題大作。
phrase: make an issue out of something
Her boss kept making an issue of small typing errors that nobody else noticed.
她的主管老是把別人沒注意到的細微打字錯誤拿來小題大作。
Lien sighed and said, "Please do not make an issue of every tiny mistake I make."
Lien 嘆了口氣說：「拜託你不要對我犯的每個小錯都小題大作。」
- make a fuss (over)
more general; can be about positive or negative things
- overreact (to)
focuses on the emotional reaction rather than the argument
文法句型
make an issue of + noun/gerund
make an issue out of + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in the fixed phrases 'make an issue of something' or 'make an issue out of something.' The object is typically a minor detail or a trivial action. Distinguish from sense 4 (CONFLICT) — sense 3 is about exaggerating the importance of something, not about having a disagreement itself.
常見錯誤
4. a strong disagreement or angry feeling between two people or groups, often cause
爭執
與某人之間的強烈不合
a strong disagreement or angry feeling between two people or groups, often caused by a difference of opinion or a personal problem
Emre has had an issue with his neighbour ever since the fence was built.
Emre 自從籬笆蓋好之後就一直跟鄰居有爭執。
phrase: have an issue with someone
The two managers have an issue that none of the staff dares to mention at meetings.
兩位經理之間有爭執，公司裡沒有人敢在會議上提起。
Noa told me she had a serious issue with one of the members of her study group.
Noa 告訴我，她和她讀書小組的其中一個組員有嚴重的爭執。
Olivia and Christopher had an issue last year, but they eventually made up.
Olivia 和 Christopher 去年有過爭執，但後來和好了。
- problem (with)
less specific; can refer to any difficulty, not just interpersonal
- quarrel
implies an active verbal argument
- dispute
more formal; often used for business or legal conflicts
文法句型
have an issue with + person
用法筆記
Used in the phrase 'have an issue with [someone].' The disagreement is usually personal and may be ongoing rather than a single argument. Distinguish from sense 5 (OBJECTION) — sense 4 involves conflict with a person, while sense 5 is about disliking or objecting to a thing or situation.
常見錯誤
5. a feeling of personal dislike, disapproval, or unease toward a particular thing,
反感
對某事或某種行為的不滿
a feeling of personal dislike, disapproval, or unease toward a particular thing, situation, or type of behaviour that stops you from accepting it or feeling comfortable with it
Zuri has an issue with people who talk loudly on the phone in public places.
Zuri 對在公共場所大聲講電話的人很反感。
phrase: have an issue with [behaviour]
Some voters have an issue with the new policy because it raises taxes for small businesses.
部分選民對新政策很反感，因為它提高了小型企業的稅收。
Élise said she had no issue with working late, as long as she was told in advance.
Élise 說她對加班沒有反感，只要提前通知她就好了。
The teacher had an issue with students using their phones during class.
那位老師對學生上課用手機很反感。
- objection (to)
more formal; implies a stronger moral or practical opposition
- problem (with)
more general; can also refer to practical difficulties
- reservation (about)
implies doubt or uncertainty rather than full disapproval
文法句型
have an issue with + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Used in the phrase 'have an issue with [something].' The object is a thing, situation, or type of behaviour rather than a person. The negative form 'have no issue with' is very common and means 'have no objection to.' Distinguish from sense 4 (CONFLICT) — sense 5 is about personal disapproval of a thing, not a disagreement with a person.
常見錯誤
6. a difficulty, problem, or source of worry that someone faces when dealing with a
問題
遇到的困難或麻煩
a difficulty, problem, or source of worry that someone faces when dealing with a situation, a piece of equipment, or another person
Christopher has been having issues with his internet connection all week.
Christopher 的網路連線整個星期都有問題。
phrase: have issues with [equipment]
The new software caused several technical issues that took days to fix.
這套新軟體造成了好幾個技術問題，花了好幾天才解決。
Many passengers experienced flight delays due to safety issues with the aircraft.
許多乘客因為飛機的安全問題而經歷航班延誤。
Erik told his landlord about the damp issues in the apartment bathroom.
Erik 告訴房東，公寓浴室裡有潮溼的問題。
- problem
the most direct and common synonym; slightly more direct in tone
- difficulty
can suggest something that is hard to deal with rather than broken
- complication
implies something that makes a situation more complex
- solution
the answer or fix to an issue
文法句型
have issues with + noun/gerund
have + noun + issues
用法筆記
Often used in the plural ('issues') to refer to ongoing or multiple problems. The phrase 'have issues with' can refer to practical problems (sense 6) rather than personal objections (sense 5). Distinguish from sense 1 (TOPIC) — sense 6 refers to a concrete difficulty, while sense 1 refers to a subject of discussion.
常見錯誤
7. a particular edition of a magazine, newspaper, or other regularly published work
期號
雜誌或報紙的某一期
a particular edition of a magazine, newspaper, or other regularly published work, identified by its date or number in the series.
The spring issue of the gardening magazine featured an article on growing roses.
那期春季號園藝雜誌刊登了一篇關於種植玫瑰的文章。
the [season] issue of [magazine]
Have you seen the latest issue of The Economist, Yan?
Yan，你看到最新一期的《經濟學人》了嗎？
the latest issue of [publication]
The librarian asked Nora to return the missing issue of the academic journal.
圖書館員請 Nora 歸還那期遺失的學術期刊。
Ayesha bought a rare first issue of that comic book at an online auction.
Ayesha 在線上拍賣買到那本漫畫書的珍貴創刊號。
The issue dated June 2023 included photographs taken at the royal wedding.
2023年6月號刊登了王室婚禮的照片。
文法句型
the [season/month] issue of [magazine/newspaper]
the latest issue of [publication]
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'the' and a time word: 'the January issue', 'the winter issue', 'the latest issue'. For verb uses of 'issue' meaning 'to publish', see issue (verb), sense 1.
常見錯誤
8. a set of shares, bonds, or other financial products that a company or government
股票發行
公司或政府一次發行的股票或債券
a set of shares, bonds, or other financial products that a company or government offers for sale to the public on one occasion.
The company announced a new issue of shares to raise money for new factories.
該公司宣布新股發行，以籌措資金興建新廠。
issue of shares: selling new stock to investors
Investors rushed to buy the latest bond issue, which offered a high rate of interest.
投資人爭相搶購最新一期的債券發行，因其提供高利率。
bond issue: selling government or corporate bonds
Renata's bank managed the stock issue for a small technology company.
Renata 的銀行替一家小型科技公司承辦股票發行。
The government's bond issue raised over five billion dollars for road projects.
政府的公債發行為道路建設籌得超過五十億美元。
The company's rights issue gave shareholders the chance to buy extra shares at a discount.
該公司的增資發行讓股東有機會以折扣價購買額外股份。
文法句型
an issue of [shares/bonds]
a [bond/share/stock] issue
用法筆記
Common in financial news and official documents. Subject is usually a company or government. The most frequent patterns are 'an issue of shares' and 'a bond issue'. For the act of making something available in general (not just finance), see sense 9.
常見錯誤
9. the official process of making something available to the public, such as publis
發布；發放
正式提供或分發文件、物資
the official process of making something available to the public, such as publishing a document, distributing supplies, or giving out official items.
The issue of new passports was delayed because of a computer problem at the office.
新護照的發放因辦公室電腦問題而延遲。
the issue of [official items]
The government announced the issue of emergency supplies to families affected by the flood.
政府宣布向受水災影響的家庭發放緊急物資。
the issue of [supplies] to [recipients]
The issue of the official report is planned for next Monday morning.
官方報告預定於下週一上午發布。
Bilal helped with the issue of new identification cards to all staff members.
Bilal 協助發放新的識別證給全體員工。
The issue of parking permits begins tomorrow at the town hall office.
停車許可證的發放於明天在市政廳開始。
- distribution
emphasises the act of giving items out to many people
- publication
specifically about making information available in printed or digital form
- release
more general; can apply to products, reports, or news
文法句型
the issue of [something]
the issue of [items] to [recipients]
用法筆記
Often uncountable and preceded by 'the'. The most common pattern is 'the issue of [something]'. This sense is about the action itself, not the copies produced — for the copies themselves, see sense 7 (PUBLICATION) for magazines or sense 8 (FINANCIAL OFFER) for shares.
常見錯誤
10. a person's children or the generations that follow them in the family line, used
後代；子嗣
子女或直系子孫（法律用語）
a person's children or the generations that follow them in the family line, used especially in legal and formal contexts to refer to all direct descendants.
The elderly duke died without issue, so his estate passed to a distant cousin.
年邁的公爵去世時無子嗣，莊園因此傳給遠房表親。
die without issue: die with no children
The will said the land would belong to his issue for the next five generations.
遺囑規定這片土地將屬於其後代，延續五代。
According to the family records, she had issue from two different marriages.
根據家族記錄，她兩段婚姻都有生育子女。
In legal documents, the word issue refers to all direct descendants, not only children.
在法律文件中，issue 一詞指的是所有直系後代，不限於子女。
- descendants
broader; can include all future generations, not just immediate children
- offspring
formal but less legal; can also refer to animals
- progeny
very formal; rare in modern English
文法句型
without issue
die without issue
leave no issue
have issue
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — never 'an issue' or 'issues' when referring to descendants. Almost always appears in fixed legal phrases: 'die without issue', 'leave no issue', 'have issue'. This is an archaic/formal use; in everyday English, use 'children', 'descendants', or 'offspring' instead.