opened
opened — 動詞
1. for a meeting, discussion, or period of activity to start, or for someone to cau
開始
會議、活動等開始進行
for a meeting, discussion, or period of activity to start, or for someone to cause it to start
The sales conference opens with a keynote speech by the CEO.
銷售會議以執行長的專題演講開場。
open with + noun phrase for starting an event
The new semester opened on Monday with a welcome ceremony for students.
新學期在週一以迎新典禮揭開序幕。
The judge opened the trial by asking the jury to stand and take an oath.
法官以要求陪審團起立宣誓來開庭。
The theater production opens on Friday night and runs through early May.
這部舞台劇將於週五晚上首演，持續演出到五月初。
文法句型
open + with + noun phrase
open + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'with' to describe how an event begins: The concert opened with a violin solo.
常見錯誤
2. to appear on stage before the main performer or headliner in a concert or show,
開場
在表演中作為開場嘉賓先行演出
to appear on stage before the main performer or headliner in a concert or show, as the first act
A local band called The Comets opened for the famous singer at the stadium.
一個名為 The Comets 的在地樂團在體育場為那位知名歌手暖場。
open for + headliner/performer
Yael opened for the headliner during the European tour last summer.
Yael 在去年的歐洲巡迴演唱會中為壓軸歌手開場。
The comedian opened the festival with a short stand-up set on the main stage.
那位喜劇演員在主舞台以一段簡短的脫口秀為音樂節開場。
Hari opened the charity concert by playing two acoustic songs for the crowd.
Hari 以兩首木吉他歌曲為慈善演唱會開場。
- support
British English; 'to support a band' means to open for them
- headline
to be the main performer that others open for
文法句型
open for + noun phrase (performer)
用法筆記
This sense is specific to entertainment: musicians, comedians, and performers. No passive construction is common.
3. to move a door, window, lid, or other object so that it no longer blocks an entr
打開
移動門窗、蓋子等使其不再封閉
to move a door, window, lid, or other object so that it no longer blocks an entrance, passage, or container
Christopher opened the window because the room was too hot and stuffy.
Christopher 打開了窗戶，因為房間裡又熱又悶。
open + door/window/lid — physical object
Camila opened her eyes slowly when the morning sun came through the curtains.
Camila 慢慢睜開眼睛，早晨的陽光從窗簾縫中透了進來。
The firefighter opened the locked gate with a heavy metal cutter.
消防隊員用一把重型金屬剪打開了上鎖的大門。
Hana opened the umbrella as soon as she stepped outside and felt the rain.
Hana 一踏出門外感覺到雨滴，就撐開了雨傘。
The children opened the curtains to watch the snow falling on the street.
孩子們拉開窗簾，看著雪花飄落在街道上。
文法句型
open + noun phrase (object)
用法筆記
Frequently used with body parts (eyes, mouth, hands) as well as physical objects like doors, windows, containers, and books.
常見錯誤
4. to cut, tear, or lift the covering of something such as a parcel, envelope, or b
拆開
撕開或切開包裝以取出內容物
to cut, tear, or lift the covering of something such as a parcel, envelope, or box so that you can see or reach what is inside
Obi opened the package carefully with a pair of kitchen scissors.
Obi 用一把廚房剪刀小心翼翼地拆開了包裹。
open + package/parcel/box — revealing contents
Élise opened the envelope and pulled out a handwritten letter from her aunt.
Élise 拆開信封，抽出一封阿姨手寫的信。
Mert opened the box of chocolates and offered one to each guest at the party.
Mert 打開巧克力盒，在派對上請每位客人拿一顆。
Reema opened the can of beans using the kitchen tool her father had bought.
Reema 用爸爸買的開罐器打開了那罐豆子。
文法句型
open + noun phrase (container or parcel)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3: sense 3 is about moving a door or lid that is already attached; sense 4 is about removing or breaking a seal, wrapper, or lid to get to contents.
常見錯誤
5. for a shop, restaurant, bank, or other business to be available and ready for cu
營業
商店、銀行等在特定時間開始營業
for a shop, restaurant, bank, or other business to be available and ready for customers to enter at a particular time of day
The bakery opens at seven in the morning so people can buy bread before work.
這家麵包店早上七點開門，這樣人們上班前就可以買到新鮮的麵包。
open + at + time (daily schedule)
Tuan waited outside the bookstore until it opened at half past nine.
Tuan 在書店外面等到九點半開門。
The museum opens every day except Monday during the cold winter months.
這間博物館在寒冷的冬季月份除了週一之外每天都開放。
The pharmacy opens on Sundays from ten o'clock until four in the afternoon.
這家藥局週日上午十點開門，營業到下午四點。
- close
to stop being available for customers at the end of the day
文法句型
open + at/on (time)
用法筆記
Only businesses and services can be subjects. The subject is the establishment, not a person. For person-as-subject (the owner opening the shop), see sense 7.
常見錯誤
6. for a person of authority, such as a mayor or director, to perform a formal cere
為…揭幕
由重要人士正式宣布啟用或開幕
for a person of authority, such as a mayor or director, to perform a formal ceremony that declares a building, event, or facility ready to be used
The mayor opened the new public library with a short speech in the main hall.
市長在大廳發表簡短演說，為新的公共圖書館揭幕。
authority figure + open + building — formal ceremony
The governor opened the art exhibition by cutting a red ribbon at the entrance.
州長在入口處剪綵，為藝術展覽正式揭幕。
Ambassador Yael opened the trade conference with a welcome address to delegates.
Yael 大使以歡迎詞為貿易會議揭開序幕。
The school principal opened the new sports field during the annual sports day event.
校長在年度運動會當天為新的運動場舉行啟用儀式。
- inaugurate
more formal; often used for major public buildings or political terms
- close
to formally end operations; 'close down' for permanent closure
文法句型
open + noun phrase (building or event)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice: 'The new airport was officially opened last week.' Subject must be a person in authority.
常見錯誤
7. to create or establish something new that people can use, such as a business, a
開設；開創
創立新的事物供人使用
to create or establish something new that people can use, such as a business, a service, a bank account, or an opportunity
Sari opened a savings account at the bank near her office last week.
Sari 上週在她辦公室附近的銀行開了一個儲蓄帳戶。
open + bank account — common collocation
The company opened a new branch in the city center to reach more customers.
該公司在市中心開了一間新分行，以服務更多顧客。
open + branch/office/restaurant — establishing a business location
The scholarship program opens new opportunities for students from poor families.
這項獎學金計畫為來自貧困家庭的學生開創了新的機會。
Eve and her partner opened a small restaurant on Harbor Street in June.
Eve 和她的合夥人在六月於 Harbor 街開了一家小餐館。
文法句型
open + noun phrase (account, branch, opportunity)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 5: sense 5 is about daily business hours (the shop opens at 9). This sense is about creating or starting something new (open a shop = start a new business).
常見錯誤
8. to give a command that makes a computer file, document, or program ready to be v
開啟
在電腦上打開檔案或程式
to give a command that makes a computer file, document, or program ready to be viewed, read, or used on screen
Mert opened the spreadsheet by double-clicking the icon on his desktop.
Mert 在桌面上點兩下圖示，打開了那份試算表。
open + file by double-clicking — common computing action
Hana opened a new browser tab and typed her search into the address bar.
Hana 開啟了一個新的瀏覽器分頁，在網址列中輸入搜尋關鍵字。
open + tab/window — browser interface vocabulary
The teacher asked the students to open the document and read the second page.
老師請學生打開檔案，閱讀第二頁的內容。
Eve opened the photo in the editing software to adjust the brightness and color.
Eve 在修圖軟體中打開那張照片，調整亮度和色彩。
- close
to exit a file, document, program, or tab
文法句型
open + noun phrase (file, document, program, tab)
用法筆記
The opposite is 'close' (to exit a file or program). In informal speech, people also say 'pull up' (open a document quickly) or 'launch' (open a program).