like
like — 動詞
1. to think that someone or something is nice, fun, or good in some way
喜歡；喜愛
覺得某人或某事很好、有趣或令人愉快
to think that someone or something is nice, fun, or good in some way
Yasmin likes chocolate, especially dark chocolate with roasted almonds.
Yasmin 喜歡巧克力，尤其是加了烤杏仁的黑巧克力。
like + noun for objects of enjoyment
The children really like swimming at the public pool on hot days.
孩子們很喜歡在天氣炎熱的時候去公共游泳池游泳。
like + verb-ing for general enjoyment
Vikram likes to read science books before he goes to sleep each night.
Vikram 喜歡在睡覺前看一些科學書籍。
Iker does not like cold weather, so he always wears a warm coat in winter.
Iker 不喜歡寒冷的天氣，所以冬天他總是穿著一件暖和的外套。
Adina said she liked the Taiwanese film very much and wants to see it again.
Adina 說她很喜歡這部新的台灣電影，還想再看一次。
- enjoy
stronger and more active than 'like'; suggests getting pleasure from the experience itself
- love
much stronger; expresses deep affection or enthusiasm
- be fond of
slightly more formal and often used for people or animals rather than activities
- be into
informal; suggests a strong, active interest in a particular topic or hobby
文法句型
like + noun/pronoun
like + verb-ing
like + to-infinitive
don't/doesn't like + noun/verb-ing/to-infinitive
用法筆記
Unlike stronger verbs such as 'love' or 'enjoy,' 'like' can express a mild to moderate level of approval. The -ing form often suggests general enjoyment ('I like swimming'), while the to-infinitive can refer to a specific choice or habit ('I like to swim before breakfast'). In standard English, both are correct for most situations.
常見錯誤
2. to press a small button on a social media website to tell the person who posted
按讚
在社群網站上點讚表示喜歡
to press a small button on a social media website to tell the person who posted it that you enjoy a photo, a comment, or a shared message
Omar liked every photo that Lien posted from her trip to the mountain.
Omar 把 Lien 從登山之旅發布的每一張照片都按了讚。
like + noun (photo) on social media
More than two thousand people have liked the video since it was shared this morning.
自從今天早上影片被分享以來，已經有兩千多人按了讚。
passive: be liked by [many people]
If you like this page, you will see our new posts in your news feed.
如果你對這個粉絲專頁按讚，就能在動態消息中看到我們的新貼文。
Élise liked the charity's post and then shared it with her classmates.
Élise 對慈善機構的貼文按了讚，然後分享給她的同學們。
文法句型
like + noun/pronoun (post, photo, video, comment)
用法筆記
The object is usually a social media post, photo, video, comment, or page. Different platforms use different icons for this action — Facebook and Instagram use a thumbs-up or heart symbol, but the verb 'like' is common across platforms.
3. a polite way to tell someone what you want to have or to do, using the verb 'wou
想要
禮貌表達想要的東西或想做的事
a polite way to tell someone what you want to have or to do, using the verb 'would' before 'like'
I would like a cup of tea with milk and sugar, please.
我想要一杯加牛奶和糖的茶，麻煩了。
would like + noun for polite requests
Christopher said he would like to book a table for two people at eight o'clock.
Christopher 說他想預訂晚上八點、兩個人的桌位。
would like + to-infinitive
Yumi asked her guests if they would like some more rice with the curry.
Yumi 問她的客人是否還想再要一些咖哩配米飯。
We would like to thank everyone who helped us organise the school event.
我們想要感謝每一位協助我們舉辦學校活動的人。
文法句型
would like + noun
would like + to-infinitive
question: would + subject + like + noun/to-infinitive
用法筆記
Always paired with 'would' ('I'd like…') to express a polite request. The contracted form 'I'd like' is very common in spoken English. Using 'like' alone ('I like a coffee') does NOT express a polite request — it means enjoyment (sense 1). Never use the -ing form after 'would like'.
常見錯誤
4. a polite way to ask someone to do something for you, using the verb 'would' befo
請；希望
禮貌請求他人做某事
a polite way to ask someone to do something for you, using the verb 'would' before 'like' and mentioning the person you are asking
I would like you to help me wash the dishes after dinner tonight.
我想要請你今晚幫我洗碗，好嗎？
would like + object + to-infinitive
The manager would like all staff to arrive on time for the team meeting.
經理希望所有員工都能準時參加團隊會議。
Would you like me to open the window before the lecture starts?
你希望我在講座開始前把窗戶打開嗎？
Beatrix would like her students to finish the homework by Friday morning.
Beatrix 希望她的學生在週五早上之前完成作業。
文法句型
would like + object + to-infinitive
question: would + subject + like + object + to-infinitive
用法筆記
The structure 'would like + object + to-infinitive' asks someone to do something (sense 4), while 'would like + noun/to-infinitive' asks for something for yourself (sense 3). For example, 'I'd like you to go' (sense 4) vs. 'I'd like to go' (sense 3). Also used in offers: 'Would you like me to…?' is a polite way of offering help.
常見錯誤
like — 名詞
1. someone or something that shares important qualities with a person or thing alre
同類；相似者
與前述人物相似的人或事物
someone or something that shares important qualities with a person or thing already mentioned; usually appears in the fixed expression 'the like(s) of'
Liang's homemade noodles are so good; I have never tasted the like of them.
Liang 做的家常麵條太好吃了，我從未吃過像這樣的美味。
fixed phrase: the like of + pronoun
The old library had a calm feel that you rarely find the like of today.
那間老圖書館有寧靜的氛圍，你在新建築中很難找到類似的。
Sahil is a musician whose like we rarely see in our town.
Sahil 是我們鎮上罕見的那種音樂家。
A storm of this severity — we have not seen the like in decades.
這種威力的暴風雨，我們幾十年來沒見過類似的。
- counterpart
focuses on matching role or position, more formal
- equal
emphasizes same quality or level, often in ability
- sort
more general category, less idiomatic
文法句型
the like(s) of + noun/pronoun
用法筆記
Appears mainly in the fixed expressions 'the like(s) of', 'the like', or 'whose like'. Can refer to people, objects, or abstract ideas.
常見錯誤
2. used after a list of examples to show that other things of the same general type
等等；之類
列舉項目後表示同類事物
used after a list of examples to show that other things of the same general type are also included; similar in meaning to 'and so on' or 'etc.'
The lunch menu offers soups, salads, sandwiches, and the like.
午餐菜單提供湯品、沙拉、三明治等。
and the like — listing similar items
On weekends, Élise enjoys hiking, biking, camping, and the like with her friends.
Élise 週末喜歡和朋友一起登山、騎腳踏車、露營等活動。
and the like — listing similar activities
The stationery shop sells paper, pens, notebooks, and the like for students.
這間文具店出售給學生用的紙張、筆、筆記本等用品。
Older teenagers often spend money on clothes, music, and the like.
年紀較大的青少年常把錢花在衣服、音樂等方面。
文法句型
[item1], [item2], and the like
用法筆記
Always appears as the fixed phrase 'and the like' at the end of a list. The items listed must be from the same general category. Compare with 'and so forth' — same function, slightly more formal.
3. the things that a person enjoys or prefers; used especially when talking about s
喜好；偏好
個人喜歡的事物
the things that a person enjoys or prefers; used especially when talking about someone's tastes or what they choose to do in their free time
The dating app asks new users to list their likes and dislikes.
這個交友應用程式要求新用戶列出自己的喜好與不喜歡的事物。
likes and dislikes — common paired expression
Ezra's personal likes include jazz music and restoring old motorcycles.
Ezra 的個人喜好包括爵士樂和修復老舊機車。
personal likes — adjective + plural noun
The teacher encourages children to explore their own likes in art class.
老師鼓勵孩子們在美術課上探索自己的喜好。
When choosing a birthday gift, Allison considers her friend's likes carefully.
挑選生日禮物時，Allison 會仔細考慮朋友的喜好。
Bao's likes and dislikes have shifted a lot since she moved to the city.
Bao 搬到城市後，喜歡和不喜歡的事物有了很大改變。
- preferences
more formal, broader in meaning
- tastes
focuses on aesthetic or cultural choices
- dislikes
things one does not enjoy
文法句型
likes and dislikes
possessive + likes
用法筆記
Almost always used in plural form 'likes', frequently paired with 'dislikes' in the fixed expression 'likes and dislikes'. The singular form 'like' is not used for this meaning.
常見錯誤
4. used to say that something is too expensive, too exclusive, or otherwise unsuita
不適合
表示不適合某類人
used to say that something is too expensive, too exclusive, or otherwise unsuitable for a particular kind of person, often suggesting a difference in social status
That expensive French restaurant is not for the likes of ordinary students.
那間昂貴的法式餐廳不適合我們這種普通學生。
not for the likes of — dismissive expression of suitability
Bao felt that the private golf club was not for the likes of him.
Bao 覺得那間私人高爾夫俱樂部不適合他這種人。
The designer shop on Main Street is too pricey for the likes of me.
主街那間設計師精品店對我這種人來說太貴了。
Eshe's grandfather said such modern music was not for the likes of him.
Eshe 的外公說這種現代音樂不適合他這種人。
- beneath
suggests something is below someone's dignity rather than above their reach
- suitable for
appropriate or fitting for someone
文法句型
not for the likes of + noun/pronoun
用法筆記
Frequently used in informal speech to express that something is above one's social or economic level. The speaker typically puts themselves or their group as the 'likes of' subject. Often carries a tone of self-deprecation or mild resentment.
5. an action on social media where you press a button to tell someone you enjoyed t
讚
社群網站上的按讚動作
an action on social media where you press a button to tell someone you enjoyed their post or comment; often represented by a thumbs-up icon
Rodrigo's photo of the sunset from the beach received over two hundred likes.
Rodrigo 在海邊拍的夕陽照片收到了兩百多個讚。
receive + number + likes
Lauren clicked the like button on her friend's post about the trip.
Lauren 在朋友關於那趟旅行的貼文上按了讚。
The singer's new music video got a million likes in just one day.
那位歌手的新音樂錄影帶在一天內就獲得一百萬個讚。
William rarely gives a like to anything he sees on social media.
William 很少在社群媒體上給看到的東西按讚。
Mert's funny comment earned more likes than the original post.
Mert 搞笑的留言得到的讚比原始貼文還多。
文法句型
get/receive/earn + number + likes
click the like button
用法筆記
Countable noun — you can have hundreds or thousands of likes. The related verb sense is 'to like' (click the like button). Widely used across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) though the actual symbol may vary.
常見錯誤
like — 形容詞
1. sharing most features or qualities with another person or thing, without being i
相似的
在特質或外觀上相近的
sharing most features or qualities with another person or thing, without being identical.
Naoko and her cousin have like tastes in music, both loving jazz and bossa nova.
Naoko 和她的表妹在音樂品味上非常相似，兩人都喜歡爵士樂和巴薩諾瓦。
attributive: like + noun (tastes)
The community garden brings together people of like mind who care about local food.
社區菜園聚集了一群志同道合、關心在地食物的人。
fixed phrase: of like mind
The artist hung three paintings of like size along the gallery wall.
那位藝術家把三幅尺寸相近的畫作掛在藝廊牆上。
Bilal found two chairs of like design at the antique shop near his flat.
Bilal 在公寓附近的古董店裡找到了兩張設計相似的椅子。
Doctors, nurses, therapists, and the like all work together in the rehabilitation centre.
醫生、護理師、治療師等各類專業人員都在這間復健中心裡一起工作。
- similar
the standard modern word; can be used both attributively and predicatively
- analogous
more formal; compares systems, structures, or processes
- comparable
suggests that two things can be evaluated side by side for similarities
文法句型
like + noun (attributive)
of like + noun
and the like (fixed phrase)
用法筆記
Unlike the preposition 'like', the adjective is rarely used predicatively in modern English. It occurs most naturally in attributive position before a noun or in fixed phrases such as 'of like mind' and 'and the like'.
常見錯誤
2. sharing the same opinions, interests, or goals as another person or group.
志趣相投
擁有相同觀點或興趣的
sharing the same opinions, interests, or goals as another person or group.
Élise enjoys spending weekends with like-minded friends who share her love of hiking.
Élise 喜歡和跟她一樣熱愛健行的朋友一起度過週末。
attributive: like-minded + plural noun (friends)
The coding club brings together like-minded students who want to build mobile apps.
程式設計社團把一群想開發手機應用程式的志同道合學生聚集在一起。
Sirin found like-minded travellers on the tour bus to the ancient ruins.
Sirin 在開往古蹟遺址的旅遊巴士上遇到了志趣相投的旅伴。
Lucía joined a writing group to find like-minded creatives who enjoy poetry.
Lucía 加入了一個寫作社團，想找同樣喜愛詩歌的創作者。
- compatible
emphasises the ability to work or live together harmoniously
- congenial
suggests that the shared interests make interaction pleasant
- kindred
literary; implies a deep, almost instinctive connection
- incompatible
implies that the differences cause conflict or difficulty
- dissimilar
a neutral opposite, without the negative connotation
文法句型
like-minded + plural noun (people)
用法筆記
Almost always appears before a plural noun referring to people (friends, colleagues, students, travellers). The compound form 'like-minded' is far more common in modern English than the two-word form 'like minded'.
常見錯誤
3. having the same type of electrical or magnetic charge, so that two such objects
同極的
電荷或磁極相同的
having the same type of electrical or magnetic charge, so that two such objects push each other away.
Like poles of two magnets always push each other away in a physics experiment.
在物理實驗中，兩個磁鐵的同極總是互相排斥。
technical: like poles / like charges
The science teacher showed how like charges make the plastic strips fly apart.
自然老師示範了相同的電荷如何讓塑膠片飛散開來。
In the battery experiment, the two like terminals repelled each other strongly.
在電池實驗中，兩個相同的端子強烈地互相排斥。
Nikhil learned that like magnetic poles never meet when you push two magnets together.
Nikhil 學到，當你把兩塊磁鐵推在一起時，同極永遠不會接觸。
文法句型
like + noun (poles, charges)
用法筆記
Restricted to scientific contexts discussing electromagnetism. 'Like' here contrasts with 'unlike' (as in 'unlike poles attract'). The noun that follows is almost always plural.
4. probable or expected to happen, based on the available information — now used al
可能的
很有可能發生的
probable or expected to happen, based on the available information — now used almost exclusively in set phrases.
As like as not, the morning train will be delayed by fog in the valley.
早班火車很可能會因為山谷中的濃霧而誤點。
fixed phrase: as like as not
Like enough, the little bakery sells out of bread by ten o'clock each morning.
那間小麵包店很可能每天早上十點之前就把麵包賣光了。
fixed phrase: like enough
Andrei thought it was like enough the village would flood after the rain.
Andrei 認為下過雨後，村子很有可能會淹水。
As like as not, the ferry will cancel its trip when the wind picks up.
渡輪很可能會在風勢增強時取消航程。
- unlikely
the direct modern opposite
文法句型
as like as not (fixed phrase)
like enough (fixed phrase)
用法筆記
This sense is archaic or dialectal in most varieties of English. In modern writing, use 'likely' instead. The phrases 'as like as not' and 'like enough' survive as set expressions, primarily in British English.
常見錯誤
like — 形容詞構詞成分
1. used after a noun to form an adjective describing a person whose manner or behav
…作風的
附加在名詞後，表「有⋯特質」
used after a noun to form an adjective describing a person whose manner or behaviour is typical of a particular group, or a place that has the comforting qualities associated with something.
During the board meeting, Marta presented her plan in a businesslike manner.
在董事會上，Marta 以公事公辦的態度提出了她的計劃。
compound adjective: businesslike + manner (professional, efficient behaviour)
The cottage has a homelike warmth that makes guests feel they are visiting family.
這間小屋有家一般的溫暖，讓客人覺得自己像在拜訪家人。
Adisa showed sportsmanlike conduct by shaking hands with every player after the match.
Adisa 展現了運動家風範，賽後和每一位球員握手。
Young Jude thanked the host with such polite, ladylike manners that everyone smiled.
小 Jude 用彬彬有禮的淑女風範向主人道謝，讓大家都笑了。
Aoi wrote a workmanlike report that covered every detail without wasting a single word.
Aoi 寫了一份扎實的報告，涵蓋所有細節，沒有浪費一個字。
- -ish
a suffix with a similar function, but often carries negative connotations (childish vs childlike; womanish vs womanlike)
- -ly
forms adjectives from nouns (friendly, manly) but is less freely available for new coinages
- -esque
more formal and artistic; suggests a stylistic resemblance rather than manner or behaviour
文法句型
[noun]-like
用法筆記
This combining form is highly productive and can be used with most nouns, though it is most common with nouns naming roles and professions (business, sportsman, lady, workman). Unlike the preposition 'like', which takes a complement (like a child), this element attaches directly to the noun as a closed or hyphenated compound.
常見錯誤
like — 副詞
1. In informal spoken English, this word is used to introduce the thoughts, feeling
轉述語氣
用於描述過去當下的感受或話語
In informal spoken English, this word is used to introduce the thoughts, feelings, or words a person had during a past event, before you actually say what those were.
When Antonia found out she passed the test, she was like, "Yes!"
Antonia 發現考試通過時，她大聲說：「耶！」
be + like + direct speech for reporting a reaction
Emre was like, I have no idea what the teacher just said.
Emre 的反應是，他完全聽不懂老師剛才說的話。
Obi was like, "This is the best pizza I have ever eaten!"
Obi 說：「這是我吃過最好吃的披薩！」
When the power went out, Talia was like, "What do we do now?"
停電的時候，Talia 說：「那我們現在怎麼辦？」
Hoa was like, I can't believe we have to wait another hour.
Hoa 的反應是，不敢相信還要再等一個小時。
文法句型
be + like + quoted speech / reported thought
用法筆記
Only appropriate in informal, spoken contexts. The words after 'like' can be exact quotes or a paraphrase of what you thought or felt. Do not use this sense in formal writing or academic essays.
常見錯誤
2. In casual speech, this word is used as a filler while you pause to think of what
口語填充
在口語中作為停頓或強調形容詞
In casual speech, this word is used as a filler while you pause to think of what to say next, or it is placed before an adjective or description to make the statement sound stronger.
The soup was, like, way too salty to finish.
那碗湯嘛，真的太鹹了喝不完。
like as a filler before an extreme adjective
Christopher was, like, the only person who knew the answer.
Christopher 差不多是唯一知道答案的人。
like + noun phrase for approximation
The dress is, like, super cute but way too expensive.
那件洋裝，嗯，超級可愛但是太貴了。
Yasmin was, like, totally shocked when she heard the news.
Yasmin 聽到消息時簡直完全嚇傻了。
The hotel was, like, so far from the beach that we took taxis everywhere.
那間飯店離沙灘實在太遠，我們到哪裡都搭計程車。
文法句型
like + adjective or adjective phrase
like + noun phrase for approximation
用法筆記
Common in casual conversation, especially among younger English speakers. Using 'like' as a filler more than once or twice per sentence can make the speaker sound uncertain. Avoid this use entirely in formal or written English.
常見錯誤
like — 助動詞
1. used before the main verb to say that something very nearly happened but did not
差點
表示幾乎發生某事
used before the main verb to say that something very nearly happened but did not actually happen
Christopher like to have tripped over the cables when the lights went out.
Christopher 差點被電線絆倒，那時燈全熄了。
like + to have + past participle expressing 'nearly happened'
Nadia like to have screamed when a bat flew into her bedroom at midnight.
Nadia 差點叫出聲來，因為一隻蝙蝠半夜飛進她的臥室。
Anjali's grandfather like to have dropped the antique vase when the cat startled him.
Anjali 的祖父差點把古董花瓶摔了，因為貓咪嚇了他一跳。
The children like to have fallen into the pond while chasing a runaway ball.
孩子們為了追一顆滾遠的球，差點掉進池塘裡。
Tariq like to have spilled hot soup on his new shirt at the dinner table.
Tariq 晚餐時差點把熱湯灑在他的新襯衫上。
文法句型
like + to have + past participle
用法筆記
Chiefly dialectal and informal. Expresses that an action very nearly happened but did not. Usually followed by 'to have' plus a past participle. In standard English, 'nearly' or 'almost' is used instead.
常見錯誤
like — 連接詞
1. used like 'as if' or 'as though' before a clause that compares what you see, hea
好像
描述感官給人的感覺或印象
used like 'as if' or 'as though' before a clause that compares what you see, hear, or feel to an imagined scene or situation — often suggests something appears to be happening but may not be certain
It looks like Rania has already finished packing her suitcase for the trip.
看起來 Rania 好像已經把旅行的行李都打包好了。
looks like + clause for describing appearance
The stew smells like Kabir added too much chilli powder this time.
這鍋燉菜聞起來好像 Kabir 這次加了太多辣椒粉。
When Ignacio heard the news, it felt like someone had just handed him a prize.
Ignacio 聽到這個消息時，感覺就像有人剛送了他一份大獎。
Wren sounded on the phone like she had been running through the rain.
Wren 在電話裡聽起來好像她剛才一直在雨中奔跑。
It seems like the restaurant is closed for the holidays this week.
好像這家餐廳這週假日休息不營業。
文法句型
like + clause describing sensory impression
用法筆記
Common with sensory verbs such as look, sound, feel, smell, and seem.
常見錯誤
2. used to compare two actions or situations by saying they happen in a similar man
如同
比較相似的行為或情況
used to compare two actions or situations by saying they happen in a similar manner
Nia plays the piano just like her grandmother did at the same age.
Nia 彈鋼琴的樣子，就如同她祖母當年彈得一樣好。
play (instrument) just like + clause comparing skill
The new accounting software works like the old system did but much faster.
這套新的會計軟體運作方式如同舊系統，但速度快得多。
You cannot treat a close friend like you treat a stranger and keep their trust.
你不能像對待陌生人那樣對待好朋友，還指望對方信任你。
In this coastal town, life continues like it has for many generations.
在這個海邊小鎮，生活如同過去許多代一樣延續著。
Xiu handled the upset customer like the training video showed her to.
Xiu 就像訓練影片教她的那樣，處理了那位不開心的顧客。
文法句型
like + clause comparing similarity
用法筆記
Often used with 'just' for emphasis: 'just like' strengthens the comparison.
常見錯誤
3. used to introduce the specific method, instruction, or pattern that someone foll
照著
表示依照特定方式或方法去做
used to introduce the specific method, instruction, or pattern that someone follows
Arrange the chairs like Ari showed us during the morning practice session.
照著 Ari 早上練習時示範的那樣排好椅子。
imperative: arrange like + clause for demonstrating method
Lan decorated her small apartment like the magazine pictures recommended.
Lan 按照雜誌推薦的樣子佈置了她的小公寓。
Michael trained the junior team like his own coach had trained him years ago.
Michael 訓練年輕球隊的方式，就跟多年前他教練訓練他一樣。
Astrid cut the fabric like the sewing pattern instructed her to do.
Astrid 照著縫紉圖樣上的指示裁剪布料。
The robot assembled the parts like the engineer programmed it to do.
機器人按照工程師設定的程式組裝零件。
- the way
interchangeable in most contexts; slightly more informal
- according to
more formal; used with rules or written instructions
文法句型
like + clause describing method or instruction
用法筆記
Frequently appears in instructions and commands where the speaker is showing someone how to do something.
常見錯誤
4. used in informal speech to introduce examples within a full clause, especially w
例如
在非正式語句中舉例說明
used in informal speech to introduce examples within a full clause, especially when listing two or more specific items that belong to a broader category
Root vegetables like carrots and potatoes grow well in cool climates.
根莖類蔬菜例如胡蘿蔔和馬鈴薯，在涼爽的氣候中生長得很好。
like + noun phrase for giving examples
Like mangoes and berries, fresh fruit is a healthy choice for dessert.
像是芒果和莓果，新鮮水果是飯後健康的甜點選擇。
fronted: 'Like [examples], [subject] [predicate]'
Team sports keep children active, like basketball and football.
團隊運動讓孩子保持活躍，例如籃球和足球。
Early-morning practice suits musicians like Layla and Kabir best.
清晨練習最適合像 Layla 和 Kabir 這樣的音樂家。
Natural disasters like earthquakes and floods can destroy entire communities.
自然災害例如地震和水災可以摧毀整個社區。
- such as
more formal; standard in academic and business writing
- for instance
used at the beginning of a sentence rather than embedded
文法句型
like + noun phrase giving examples within a clause
用法筆記
Considered informal; in formal writing 'such as' is preferred over 'like' for introducing examples.
常見錯誤
like — 介系詞
1. used to say that one person or thing shares qualities, features, or appearance w
像；如同
表示與某人或某物相似
used to say that one person or thing shares qualities, features, or appearance with another person or thing
Sahil looks just like his father when he smiles.
Sahil 笑起來跟他爸爸一模一樣。
like + noun phrase for personal comparison
This fabric feels like silk but costs much less.
這種布料摸起來像絲綢，但價格便宜很多。
feel like + noun for texture comparison
A city like Taipei has many night markets and busy streets.
像 Taipei 這樣的大城市有很多夜市和繁忙的街道。
Lara sings like a professional even though she is only twelve.
Lara 雖然只有十二歲，但唱歌就像專業歌手一樣。
The cake tastes like the one my grandmother used to bake.
這塊蛋糕吃起來像我奶奶以前烤的那種。
- similar to
more formal than 'like'; works in academic or professional writing
- resembling
used mainly for physical appearance; more formal and less common in everyday speech
- akin to
formal; describes a close connection or similarity in nature rather than appearance
- unlike
direct opposite; used to highlight differences
- different from
more common in everyday speech than 'unlike'
文法句型
like + noun/noun phrase for comparison
用法筆記
Commonly used after sensory verbs such as look, sound, feel, taste, and smell to make direct comparisons between two things.
常見錯誤
2. used with a sensory verb and a following clause to express what you infer or con
看來；似乎
根據跡象推測某事
used with a sensory verb and a following clause to express what you infer or conclude from something you see, hear, or notice — the clause tells what the evidence points to
It sounds like Baraka is catching a cold from his voice.
聽 Baraka 的聲音，他好像感冒了。
sound like + clause indicating probability
The sky looks like it might rain this afternoon.
天空看起來下午可能會下雨。
From the cheering, it felt like the team had already won.
從歡呼聲聽起來，感覺球隊已經贏了。
Hugo's cough sounds like he needs to see a doctor soon.
Hugo 的咳嗽聲聽起來他需要趕快去看醫生。
The deal feels like it could fall apart at any moment.
這筆交易感覺隨時可能會破局。
文法句型
seem/look/sound + like + clause
用法筆記
Typically follows sensory verbs (look, sound, feel, seem) and takes a full clause. The subject is often the dummy 'it' or a concrete noun (sky, voice, noise).
常見錯誤
3. used to show that a particular action or quality matches what is expected of a c
符合特點
表示某行為符合某人特質
used to show that a particular action or quality matches what is expected of a certain person or thing
It is just like Quan to arrive early and help set up the chairs.
提早到達並幫忙擺椅子，這正是 Quan 的作風。
it is just like + person + to-infinitive
It is not like Layla to forget someone's birthday.
Layla 不太可能會忘記別人的生日。
This cold, rainy weather is just like spring in this part of the island.
這種又冷又下雨的天氣正是這個島嶼春天的樣子。
That sort of patience is so like her grandfather.
那種耐心跟他祖父一模一樣。
Getting lost on a walk is very like Esteban when he tries a new route.
散步時迷路，這很像是 Esteban 嘗試新路線會發生的事。
- typical of
more formal and explicit; works in any register
- characteristic of
formal; often used in writing about personalities or group traits
- unlike
used to say something is not typical of someone: 'It is unlike him to be late.'
文法句型
it is (just) like + person + to-infinitive
it is not like + person + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Very common in the fixed expressions 'it is (just) like [someone] to [do something]' and 'it is not like [someone] to [do something]'. Without these patterns, 'of' may replace 'like' in formal writing (e.g. 'typical of').
常見錯誤
4. used before a noun or noun phrase that gives an example of the type of thing you
像是
用名詞短語舉例說明
used before a noun or noun phrase that gives an example of the type of thing you are talking about
Hugo enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and swimming.
Hugo 喜歡像健行、騎自行車和游泳這類的戶外活動。
like + noun phrase examples after a category noun
Many fruits like oranges and apples are rich in vitamins.
許多水果，像是柳橙和蘋果，都富含維生素。
They visited several European cities like Paris and Berlin.
他們去了幾個歐洲城市，像是巴黎和柏林。
Noor prefers team sports like basketball and volleyball over individual ones.
Noor 比較喜歡團隊運動，像是籃球和排球。
Some animals like bears and hedgehogs sleep through the whole winter.
有些動物，像是熊和刺蝟，會睡過整個冬天。
- such as
more formal; preferred in academic and professional writing
- for example
conjunction, not a preposition; introduces a full example sentence rather than a noun phrase
文法句型
[category noun] + like + [example noun phrase(s)]
用法筆記
In formal or academic writing, 'such as' or 'for example' is often preferred. 'Like' is more common in everyday speech and informal writing when giving examples.
常見錯誤
like — 字尾
1. used at the end of a noun to make an adjective that compares a thing's physical
像…般；似…
加在名詞後構成形容詞，表示像⋯一樣
used at the end of a noun to make an adjective that compares a thing's physical appearance, sound, or texture to that noun — for example, describing a voice as 'bell-like' (clear and ringing), or fabric as 'velvet-like' (soft and smooth). Unlike the adjective combining form '-like', which describes behaviour or character (businesslike), this suffix focuses on sensory resemblance.
Her singing had a bell-like quality that filled the whole hall.
她的歌聲有一種像鈴鐺般的清澈音質，響徹整個大廳。
suffix attached to noun (bell-like)
The new sofa has a soft, velvet-like surface that feels very smooth.
那張新沙發有柔軟如天鵝絨的表面，摸起來非常光滑。
The Watanabe garden is park-like, with large trees and winding paths.
渡邊家的花園像公園一樣，有大樹和蜿蜒的小徑。
His childlike sense of wonder made every trip to the museum exciting.
他那如孩童般的好奇心讓每次去博物館都充滿了樂趣。
Tariq painted a lifelike portrait of Mayor Tanaka using only charcoal.
Tariq 只用木炭就畫出了一幅栩栩如生的田中市長肖像。
- -ish
often adds a rougher or more approximate quality (girlish versus girllike); -ish can also carry a negative tone.
- -ly
forms adjectives from nouns with a similar function (friendly, manly), but -ly has different historical origins and is less freely productive.
- -esque
suggests an artistic or stylised resemblance (picturesque, Kafkaesque); more formal and less common than -like.
文法句型
[noun] + -like
用法筆記
When the base noun is a short, common word (child, life), the suffix is usually written without a hyphen. With longer or less common nouns (velvet, park), a hyphen is more typical.