sense
sense — 動詞
1. to become aware of the presence or truth of something through a quiet inner feel
感覺到；察覺
直覺感受到某事
to become aware of the presence or truth of something through a quiet inner feeling, without relying on clear evidence or direct information — for example, sensing that a friend is upset even though they are smiling
Tamar sensed her roommate was worried about the exam because she kept pacing.
Tamar 感覺到她的室友很擔心考試，因為她一直走來走去。
sense + that-clause for intuitive awareness
The guard sensed trouble when he saw a group of people running toward the gate.
保全人員看到一群人朝大門奔跑時，就察覺到有麻煩。
sense + noun phrase for detecting a problem
Could you sense how uncomfortable the new student felt during the first lesson?
你能感受到那位新同學在第一堂課時有多不自在嗎？
Walking into the dark kitchen, Anjali sensed that someone had moved her keys.
走進昏暗的廚房時，Anjali 感覺到有人動過她的鑰匙。
It was easy to sense the disappointment in the room after the result was announced.
結果公布後，房間裡的失望情緒很容易感受到。
- feel
broader term covering both physical and intuitive awareness; more common and direct
- perceive
more formal; can involve the physical senses or the mind
- detect
suggests noticing something that is not obvious; common in technical or investigative contexts
- intuit
closest in meaning but far less common; used mainly in formal or psychological writing
文法句型
sense + that-clause
sense + wh-clause
sense + noun phrase
常見錯誤
sense — 名詞
1. a natural physical channel — seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or touching — t
感官
人體五種知覺能力
a natural physical channel — seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or touching — through which the body receives information from the outside world.
Dogs have a much more powerful sense of smell than humans do.
狗的嗅覺比人類敏銳很多。
sense of [smell/hearing/sight/taste/touch]
When Linh tasted the soup, her sense of taste told her it needed more salt.
Linh 嚐了一口湯，她的味覺告訴她需要再加點鹽。
The sense of touch helps babies learn about the world around them.
觸覺能幫助嬰兒認識周遭的世界。
Nellie relies on her sense of hearing to enjoy music and conversations.
Nellie 靠她的聽覺來享受音樂和對話。
Samir's grandfather noticed his sense of hearing was getting weaker, so the family bought him a hearing aid.
Samir 的爺爺發現自己的聽力越來越差，於是家人幫他買了助聽器。
- faculty
more formal; used especially in psychology or philosophy
- perception
focuses on the process of receiving information through the senses
文法句型
sense of [sight/hearing/smell/taste/touch]
the five senses
用法筆記
Often introduced as 'the five senses' in educational settings. Each individual sense is referred to as 'sense of [sight/hearing/smell/taste/touch]'.
常見錯誤
2. an emotional or intuitive impression that arises without being based on clear fa
感覺；感受
基於情緒的直覺感受
an emotional or intuitive impression that arises without being based on clear facts or reasoning.
Sofia felt a strong sense of pride when she crossed the finish line.
Sofia 衝過終點線時，感到一股強烈的自豪感。
sense of [pride/urgency/belonging/purpose]
Walking into the old library gave Hari a strange sense of having been there before.
走進那間舊圖書館時，Hari 有一種奇怪的似曾相識的感覺。
The team worked with a real sense of purpose after the coach's speech.
教練說完話後，整個團隊帶著強烈的使命感投入工作。
After the earthquake, the whole community shared a deep sense of loss.
地震過後，整個社區都籠罩在深沉的失落感中。
There was a growing sense of excitement in the hall before the concert began.
音樂會開始前，會場裡的興奮氣氛越來越強烈。
- feeling
more general and less intense; 'a feeling of happiness' sounds milder than 'a sense of happiness'
- impression
focuses on a first or surface-level reaction rather than a deeper feeling
- awareness
emphasizes knowing something exists rather than emotion
文法句型
sense of [abstract noun]
用法筆記
Subject is often an event or situation that creates an emotional response in a person or group. Commonly followed by an abstract noun: sense of pride, sense of urgency, sense of belonging, sense of loss.
常見錯誤
3. a quality of being able to have fun and stay playful, rather than taking everyth
生活情趣
享受生活、不嚴肅的能力
a quality of being able to have fun and stay playful, rather than taking everything too seriously.
Owen has a great sense of fun and makes everyone laugh at parties.
Owen 很懂得玩樂，在聚會上總能把大家逗笑。
sense of [fun/adventure/play]
Defne's sense of adventure led her to hike through the mountains of Patagonia last summer.
Defne 的冒險精神讓她在去年夏天去了巴塔哥尼亞的山區健行。
sense of adventure + destination/travel
Jiwoo's sense of play makes her a favourite teacher among the young students.
Jiwoo 的玩心讓她成為幼稚園學生最喜歡的老師。
Cyrus lost his sense of fun after years of working in a very strict office.
Cyrus 在極度嚴格的辦公室工作了多年之後，失去了生活樂趣。
- playfulness
a more direct word for the quality of being light-hearted
- light-heartedness
focuses on the absence of seriousness rather than active enjoyment
- seriousness
the opposite attitude of approaching everything with gravity
文法句型
sense of [fun/adventure/play]
用法筆記
Typically paired with 'fun', 'adventure', or 'play'. Not used for understanding jokes — see sense 4 (HUMOR) for that.
4. the ability to understand, enjoy, or create things that are funny.
幽默感
理解或製造笑話的能力
the ability to understand, enjoy, or create things that are funny.
Sivan has such a dry sense of humor that you have to listen carefully.
Sivan 的幽默感很冷，你得仔細聽才能聽懂。
adjective + sense of humor: dry/wicked/dark/good
When Élise failed her driving test, she used her sense of humor to cheer herself up.
Élise 駕照考試沒通過時，她用幽默感讓自己開心起來。
sense of humor + coping with disappointment
Bilal told a joke, but not everyone in the room shared his sense of humor.
Bilal 講了個笑話，但並不是在場所有人都能領略他的幽默。
Saira's sense of humor is one of my favourite things about her.
Saira 的幽默感是我最喜歡她的一點。
Adaeze's wicked sense of humour always keeps her friends entertained.
Adaeze 那種帶點壞的幽默感總是讓朋友們樂不可支。
文法句型
sense of humor
用法筆記
Often modified by adjectives like 'dry', 'wicked', 'dark', 'good', or 'sharp'. British English spells it 'humour'; American English uses 'humor'. This sense is distinct from sense 3 (ENJOYMENT), which covers fun and playfulness rather than comedy.
常見錯誤
5. a special feeling of importance and excitement that people experience during a s
隆重感
重大場合的特殊氣氛
a special feeling of importance and excitement that people experience during a significant event or celebration.
The wedding ceremony had a real sense of occasion, with everyone dressed formally.
那場婚禮很隆重，每個人都盛裝出席。
fixed expression: a sense of occasion
Fireworks at midnight gave the New Year's party a true sense of occasion.
午夜的煙火讓跨年派對充滿了真正的節慶氣氛。
The mayor's visit brought a strong sense of occasion to the small town.
市長來訪為這個小鎮帶來了濃厚的隆重感。
A simple dinner can have a sense of occasion when the table is set nicely.
一頓簡單的晚餐，只要餐桌佈置得宜，也能有種儀式感。
- casualness
the lack of ceremony or special feeling
文法句型
a sense of occasion
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed expression 'a sense of occasion'. Describes the atmosphere or perceived importance of an event. Cannot be used with other nouns like 'fun' or 'humor'.
常見錯誤
6. the ability to make sensible decisions in everyday life based on practical under
常識；明智
日常生活的實用判斷力
the ability to make sensible decisions in everyday life based on practical understanding rather than on special knowledge or training.
Ife had the good sense to call a doctor when the rash got worse.
Ife 很明智，看到皮疹惡化就趕快去看了醫生。
have the (good) sense to [verb]
Putri told her younger brother that looking both ways before crossing was just common sense.
Putri 告訴弟弟，過馬路前左右看一看只是基本常識。
common sense + road safety instruction
Paul showed a lot of sense by saving part of his salary every month.
Paul 每個月都把一部分薪水存起來，顯示他很有判斷力。
Rodrigo realized there was no sense in arguing with his boss about the holiday schedule.
Rodrigo 明白，跟老闆爭論休假排程是沒有意義的。
Lotte had enough sense not to walk home alone through the park at night.
Lotte 還不至於笨到在夜間獨自穿過公園回家。
- common sense
the most frequent form; specifically everyday practical wisdom
- wisdom
broader and deeper; includes knowledge gained over a long time, not just everyday practicality
- judgment
focuses on decision-making in specific situations rather than general practical ability
- foolishness
lack of good sense or judgment
- stupidity
a stronger term for lack of basic understanding
文法句型
common sense
have the (good) sense to [verb]
there's no sense in [verb]-ing
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the uncountable phrase 'common sense'. Also used in 'have the sense to [do something]' (practical wisdom to take a sensible action) and 'there's no sense in [doing something]' (it is not a good idea). Distinguished from noun sense 7 (good judgment in decision-making) by its focus on everyday practical wisdom rather than measured evaluation of options.
常見錯誤
7. the ability to make good, practical decisions in a particular situation — for ex
理智；明智
在具體情境中的判斷力
the ability to make good, practical decisions in a particular situation — for example, choosing a safer option over a risky one, or knowing when it is wise to stay quiet instead of speaking.
Henrik had the good sense to call a doctor when his mother felt dizzy.
Henrik 很有理智，在母親感到頭暈時立刻叫了醫生。
have the good sense to do something
Dahlia saw no sense in debating politics with her uncle, who never changed his opinion.
Dahlia 覺得跟從不改變意見的叔叔辯論政治沒有意義。
see no sense in + gerund
After losing all his savings, Ramón finally came to his senses and stopped gambling.
Ramón 輸光所有積蓄後終於清醒過來，不再賭博了。
Anyone with any sense would have worn boots in this muddy weather.
任何有常識的人，在這種泥濘天氣都會穿靴子出來。
Tuan did not have the sense to bring an umbrella, so he got soaked in the rain.
Tuan 沒想到要帶雨傘，結果全身被雨淋濕了。
- folly
formal; describes an action that shows a complete lack of good judgment
文法句型
have the sense to do something
there is no sense in doing something
come to your senses
用法筆記
Often appears in fixed expressions such as 'have the sense to,' 'there is no sense in,' and 'come to your senses.' The object of 'sense in' is a gerund (doing something).
常見錯誤
8. one of the meanings that a word, phrase, or expression can have depending on the
意義；含義
詞語在上下文中的意思
one of the meanings that a word, phrase, or expression can have depending on the context in which it is used — for example, the word 'right' has a different sense in 'turn right' than in 'human rights.'
The word 'bank' has several senses, including a financial institution and the side of a river.
「bank」這個詞有好幾個含義，包括金融機構和河岸。
Yara could not figure out which sense of 'run' the poet intended in the line.
Yara 搞不清楚詩裡那句「run」用的是哪個意思。
which sense of [word]
This dictionary lists twelve different senses for the verb 'make.'
這本字典列出動詞「make」的十二種不同義項。
Christopher explained the difference between the literal and figurative sense of the phrase.
Christopher 解釋了這個片語的字面義和比喻義之間的差別。
- meaning
more general and common than sense; 'meaning' covers both literal and intended interpretation, while 'sense' often implies one possible reading among several
- interpretation
focuses on how someone understands a word or phrase, placing more emphasis on the reader's viewpoint
文法句型
sense of [word/phrase]
用法筆記
This sense is most common in discussions of language, dictionaries, and interpretation. It is often followed by 'of' + the word or phrase whose meaning is being described.
常見錯誤
9. used to say that something is true or applies in every possible aspect, interpre
各方面
在所有的方面或解讀下都成立
used to say that something is true or applies in every possible aspect, interpretation, or way of looking at it.
The project failed in every sense — it cost too much, took too long, and pleased nobody.
這個計畫在各方面都失敗了——花費太高、耗時太久、而且沒人滿意。
in every sense
Adisa is a true leader in every sense of the word.
Adisa 是名副其實的領袖。
in every sense of the word
Jiwoo's performance was unforgettable in every sense, from the music to the stage design.
Jiwoo 的表演從音樂到舞台設計，在各方面都令人難忘。
The new park is a community asset in every sense — it is safe, beautiful, and free for everyone.
這座新公園在各方面都是社區的資產——安全、美觀、而且免費開放。
- completely
adverb that focuses on totality of coverage rather than the multiple-aspect nuance of 'in every sense'
- in all respects
more formal, used in written or official language to indicate full validity across criteria
- in no sense
the negative counterpart, meaning 'not at all in any way'
文法句型
in every sense (of the word)
用法筆記
Always occurs in the fixed phrase 'in every sense,' often followed by 'of the word' for emphasis. This is a set expression — the phrase cannot be reordered to 'in every of the senses.'
常見錯誤
10. used to say that there is some truth in a statement when you think about it from
在某種意義上
從某個角度來看算是如此
used to say that there is some truth in a statement when you think about it from a particular point of view, although it is not completely or exactly true.
In a sense, losing that first job was the best thing that ever happened to Mateo.
從某種意義上來說，失去第一份工作是 Mateo 遇過最好的事。
in a sense
What the teacher said is correct, in a sense, but it overlooks some important details.
老師說的話在某種意義上是對的，但它忽略了一些重要的細節。
In a sense, the old house had a personality of its own after standing for a hundred years.
在某種意義上，那棟百年老屋有自己的個性。
The young artist felt that, in a sense, every painting she made was a kind of self-portrait.
那位年輕藝術家覺得，在某種意義上，她畫的每一幅畫都是一種自畫像。
- in a way
less formal and more common in everyday conversation, carries the same qualifying nuance
- to some extent
more neutral and analytical, used to indicate partial agreement without the subjective framing of 'in a sense'
- in every sense
the opposite, claiming full rather than partial truth across all aspects
文法句型
in a sense
用法筆記
Always used in the fixed phrase 'in a sense,' which typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause. It signals that the speaker is qualifying their statement — acknowledging it is true only from one angle. Distinguished from sense 9 ('in every sense') by its partial, qualified nature.
常見錯誤
11. used to emphasize that something is definitely not true, not reasonable, or does
絕非
強調某事絕對不成立
used to emphasize that something is definitely not true, not reasonable, or does not apply in any way whatsoever.
In no sense was the accident Henrik's fault — the other driver ran a red light.
那場車禍絕非 Henrik 的錯——是對方闖紅燈。
in no sense
The committee's decision was, in no sense, a final answer to the housing problem.
委員會的決定絕非住宅問題的最終答案。
The tour guide claimed that the hotel was, in no sense, responsible for the lost luggage.
導遊聲稱飯店對行李遺失絕不負任何責任。
Padma argued that the price was in no sense reasonable for a room without windows.
Padma 認為，一間沒有窗戶的房間要價那樣絕不合理。
- by no means
similar in meaning and formality, also triggers inversion; interchangeable in most contexts
- not at all
less formal; a simpler way to express the same idea without the fixed-phrase structure
- in every sense
the positive counterpart, meaning 'in every possible way'
文法句型
in no sense
用法筆記
Always appears in the fixed phrase 'in no sense,' which triggers subject-auxiliary inversion when it opens the sentence ('in no sense was...'). This is a formal expression, more common in writing than in everyday speech. Distinguished from sense 9 (in every sense) by its negative force and from sense 10 (in a sense) by its absolute denial rather than partial qualification.