join

join — 動詞

1. to put two or more objects together and fix them in position so they become one

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

連接；接合

將兩個物體固定在一起

to put two or more objects together and fix them in position so they become one connected piece

例句

Liang joined the two pieces of wood with strong glue and left them to dry.

Liang 用強力膠將兩塊木頭接合在一起，然後靜置晾乾。

join + noun + with + noun (tool/instrument)

The plumber joined the copper pipes using a special fitting.

水電工用一個特殊的接頭將銅管連接起來。

passive use: joined + using + [method]

同義詞
  • connect

    more general; implies linking without necessarily physical fastening

  • attach

    emphasises fixing one thing onto another, often with a fastener

  • fasten

    highlights closing or securing something so it does not come apart

反義詞
  • separate

    to pull or keep apart things that were joined

  • detach

    to remove something from what it was fixed to

文法句型

join + noun + to/with + noun

用法筆記

Often used with a preposition like 'to' or 'with' to show what two things are being attached.

常見錯誤

❌Please join the rope with the hook together.
✅Please join the rope to the hook.
💡'together' is redundant when the meaning already includes attachment.

2. to reach the same location and connect — used when talking about roads, rivers,

2.動詞不及物B1
釋義

交匯；會合

道路、河流等在某一點匯合

to reach the same location and connect — used when talking about roads, rivers, paths, or other routes

例句

The two hiking trails join near the waterfall in the forest.

兩條登山步道在森林裡的瀑布附近交會。

intransitive: two things + join + location

A small footpath joins the main road just past the old church.

一條小徑在老教堂旁邊匯入主要道路。

同義詞
  • meet

    more common in everyday speech for roads and rivers; less formal

  • converge

    more formal; suggests lines or paths coming from different directions to one point

反義詞
  • diverge

    to split or go in different directions from a common point

  • separate

    to move apart after being together

文法句型

noun + join + noun (road/path/river patterns)

用法筆記

Subject is always a route or line (road, river, path, pipe, cable). This sense rarely takes a human subject.

常見錯誤

❌This road joins with that road together.
✅This road joins that road.
💡'together' is not needed, and 'with' is optional when using two named roads.

3. to spend time with other people doing something or going somewhere together

3.動詞及物 / 不及物A2
釋義

參與；一起做

和他人一起從事活動或去某處

to spend time with other people doing something or going somewhere together

例句

Would you like to join us for dinner at the Thai restaurant tonight?

你今晚想和我們一起去泰國餐廳吃晚餐嗎？

join + person + for + activity

Vinícius joined a weekend photography class to improve his camera skills.

Vinícius 報名了一個週末攝影課程來提升他的拍照技巧。

同義詞
反義詞
  • avoid

    to stay away from an activity or person

  • skip

    to not take part in something, often deliberately

文法句型

join + noun (person/activity)

join + in + noun

join + for + noun

用法筆記

Use 'join in' (intransitive) when no direct object follows: 'We started dancing, and soon everyone joined in.'

常見錯誤

❌I joined to the party.
✅I joined the party.
💡'join' is transitive here; no preposition is needed before the event.
❌I joined with them for lunch.
✅I joined them for lunch.
💡'with' is unnecessary before the person.

4. to officially become part of a club, team, company, or other organisation

4.動詞及物 / 不及物A2
釋義

加入；入會

成為某組織、社團的成員

to officially become part of a club, team, company, or other organisation

例句

Christopher joined the school basketball team at the start of the term.

Christopher 在學期初加入了學校的籃球隊。

join + [team/organisation]

Rohan decided to join the local library so he could borrow books for free.

Rohan 決定加入當地的圖書館，這樣就可以免費借書。

同義詞
  • become a member of

    more formal and explicit about membership

  • sign up for

    focuses on the enrolment process rather than the state of being a member

  • enrol in

    used especially for courses or educational programmes

反義詞
  • leave

    to stop being a member of a group

  • resign from

    to formally end membership, especially in a professional context

  • quit

    informal; to stop being a member

文法句型

join + noun (organisation/club/team)

常見錯誤

❌I joined in the chess club.
✅I joined the chess club.
💡'join in' means participate (sense 3); for membership, use 'join' without 'in'.

5. to be counted among a very large set of people sharing the same experience or si

5.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

成為⋯之一

成為眾多人中的一個

to be counted among a very large set of people sharing the same experience or situation

例句

Thousands of runners join the London marathon every spring.

每年春天有數千名跑者參加倫敦馬拉松。

join + [large-scale event]

Luca joined the millions of people who watched the concert live online.

Luca 和數百萬人一樣，在網路上觀看了那場現場演唱會。

join + the millions / thousands of

同義詞

文法句型

join + noun (large group / rank / crowd)

用法筆記

Common with expressions like 'join the millions of', 'join the ranks of', or 'join the crowd of'. Subject is a person becoming part of an undifferentiated large group.

常見錯誤

❌She joined to the long queue for tickets.
✅She joined the long queue for tickets.
💡'join' is transitive here; no 'to' is needed.

6. if separate groups, organisations, or things join, they combine to form a single

6.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

結合；聯合

不同的團體或事物合而為一

if separate groups, organisations, or things join, they combine to form a single new unit or work together closely

例句

The two small banks joined to create one larger financial group.

兩家小銀行合併成一個更大的金融集團。

intransitive: two [things] + join + to + verb

The choir joined with the orchestra for the final piece of the evening.

合唱團與管弦樂團在晚會的最後一首曲子中聯合演出。

join + with + [group]

同義詞
  • merge

    more formal and specific to companies or organisations combining

  • unite

    stronger emotional or political tone; suggests solidarity

  • combine

    neutral; can apply to resources, efforts, or organisations

  • ally

    implies a strategic partnership without full combination

反義詞
  • split

    to divide into separate parts

  • break up

    informal; to end a group or relationship

文法句型

join + with + noun

join + noun + to + noun

用法筆記

Frequently used with 'forces' (join forces = work together toward a common goal) and 'together' (join together). In business contexts, 'merge' is often preferred.

常見錯誤

❌The companies joined together each other.
✅The companies joined together.
💡'together' already implies mutuality; 'each other' is redundant.

join — 名詞