own
own — 動詞
- ownpresent simple I / you / we / they
- owns3rd person singular
- owning-ing form
- ownedpast simple
1. If you own something, it belongs to you by law. This means you bought it, inheri
擁有
依法持有或享有某物
If you own something, it belongs to you by law. This means you bought it, inherited it, or were given it, and you can keep it, sell it, or give it away.
Shirin owns a small café near the station where she serves homemade cakes.
Shirin 在車站附近擁有一間小咖啡館，店裡供應她自製的蛋糕。
own + concrete noun (business/property)
Theo does not own a car — he rides a bicycle to work every morning.
Theo 沒有車——他每天早上騎腳踏車上班。
Nkechi and her husband own their apartment, so they do not pay rent each month.
Nkechi 和先生擁有自己的公寓，所以他們每個月不用付房租。
Who owns this red notebook that I found on the library table?
我在圖書館桌上找到的這本紅色筆記本是誰的？
After fifteen years of saving, the Watanabe family finally owned their own house.
存了十五年之後，渡邊家終於有了自己的房子。
文法句型
own + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used to talk about valuable items such as houses, cars, land, or businesses. To ask about the owner of something, use 'Who owns…?' or 'Whose … is this?'.
常見錯誤
2. To say that something is true, especially when you have been unwilling to say so
承認
坦承原本不願說出的事
To say that something is true, especially when you have been unwilling to say so before. Often used with 'up to' when admitting a mistake or something wrong that you did.
Justin finally owned that he had broken the printer by using the wrong paper.
Justin 最後承認他用錯紙把印表機弄壞了。
own + that-clause for admitting
Nobody in the team wanted to own up to making the error in the budget report.
團隊裡沒有人願意承認預算報告的那個錯誤是自己造成的。
own up to + gerund
It took Mei-Lin three days to own that she had lost the hotel room key card.
Mei-Lin 花了三天才承認她把飯店的房卡弄丟了。
The project leader owned that the new system was much harder to use than expected.
專案負責人坦承，這個新系統比預期的難用許多。
- admit
more common and neutral; can be used in any register
- confess
suggests a more serious or moral wrong, and often relates to crimes or secrets
- acknowledge
more formal; often used about facts or truths that are unwelcome
- deny
to say that something is not true
文法句型
own + that-clause
own up to + noun/gerund
用法筆記
When used alone (without 'up to'), this sense is followed by a that-clause. The phrasal verb 'own up to' is more common in everyday speech and can be used without a that-clause: 'She owned up to her mistake.'
3. To defeat an opponent so completely in a game, contest, or argument that they ha
完勝；碾壓
在比賽或辯論中徹底勝出
To defeat an opponent so completely in a game, contest, or argument that they have no chance of winning; also used to say that someone performed extremely well, far better than anyone else.
Ramón owned the chess tournament, winning every single match without any real difficulty.
Ramón 在西洋棋比賽中徹底壓倒對手，每一局都贏得毫不費力。
own + competition — informal dominance
The visiting team owned the first half of the game, scoring three goals before the break.
客隊在上半場完全壓制對手，中場前就進了三分。
Amihan owned the debate with well-researched facts that left her opponents silent.
Amihan 在辯論中以紮實的研究資料佔了上風，對手無話可說。
Nikos totally owned that video-game match — nobody even came close to his score.
Nikos 在那場電玩比賽中大殺四方——根本沒有人能接近他的分數。
文法句型
own + opponent/match/competition
用法筆記
This is an informal meaning, common in spoken English, sports commentary, and online gaming. It is not appropriate for formal writing. A more neutral synonym is 'dominate'.
4. To accept that something is your duty to handle or your fault, and to deal with
承擔
接受責任或過失並積極處理
To accept that something is your duty to handle or your fault, and to deal with it actively instead of ignoring it or blaming other people.
The team leader owned the project's failure and promised to improve planning for next time.
團隊領導者承擔了專案失敗的責任，並承諾下次會改善規劃流程。
own + failure/mistake — accepting blame
Mira taught her children to own their mistakes instead of pointing fingers at each other.
Mira 教導她的孩子要勇於承擔錯誤，而不是互相指責。
After the data leak, the company owned its responsibility and offered free credit protection for customers.
資料外洩後，該公司承擔了責任，並為顧客提供免費的信用保護服務。
Chidi owned his mistake in the meeting and worked late to fix the budget error.
Chidi 在會議中坦承了自己的錯誤，並加班修正預算問題。
- take responsibility for
more formal; can describe a neutral or positive duty, not only mistakes
- accept responsibility for
similar to 'take responsibility'; slightly more formal
- shoulder
metaphorical; suggests carrying a burden
文法句型
own + noun phrase (mistake/decision/actions)
用法筆記
This sense is increasingly common in workplace and personal-development contexts. The object is typically something negative or difficult — a mistake, a problem, a failure. Unlike 'take responsibility for', 'own' implies a more personal and active acceptance, not just a formal or legal duty.
own — 形容詞
- ownpositive
- ownercomparative
- ownestsuperlative
1. placed after a possessive word like my or her directly before a noun to stress t
自有的
用在所有格後強調擁有關係
placed after a possessive word like my or her directly before a noun to stress that the thing belongs to the subject alone and is not shared, borrowed, or provided by someone else — for instance, 'I brought my own lunch' means I did not take the office food.
Kofi keeps his own tools in a locked chest at the back of the workshop.
Kofi 把自己的工具鎖在工作坊後頭的箱子裡。
possessive + own + noun
Before the camping trip, Noa rolled up her own sleeping bag and packed it away.
露營出發前，Noa 把自己的睡袋捲好收了起來。
Each student at the school has their own desk and a small shelf for books.
學校裡每個學生都有自己的書桌和一個小書架。
Vikram brought his own water bottle to the gym every single morning.
Vikram 每天早上都帶自己的水壺去健身房。
The bakery's own bread is baked fresh each morning with organic flour.
這家麵包店自己的麵包每天早上用有機麵粉新鮮出爐。
- personal
emphasises that something is for or about one person rather than a group; less focused on exclusive possession
- individual
highlights that each person has a separate one; used in contexts like 'individual lockers' or 'individual portions'
- shared
used by two or more people rather than one person alone
文法句型
possessive determiner + own + noun
用法筆記
This sense must always follow a possessive determiner (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) or a possessive noun (e.g., the company's own, the team's own). It cannot stand alone before a noun — always use the pattern: possessive + own + noun. Example: ✓ my own room — ✗ own room.
常見錯誤
own — 形容詞 / 代名詞
1. used after a possessive word such as my or his, either before a noun or standing
自己的
強調物品歸屬某人
used after a possessive word such as my or his, either before a noun or standing alone as a pronoun replacing a previously named noun, to stress that a thing belongs to the person rather than to another person or the speaker — for example, in 'Hao borrowed my phone because his own had run out of battery', the words 'his own' replace 'his phone' and emphasise it was his that died, not mine.
Amihan keeps her own keys in a small red bag next to the door.
Amihan 把自己的鑰匙放在門邊的一個小紅包裡。
possessive her + own + noun (keys)
Each child in the class has their own desk with a name sticker on it.
班上每個小孩都有自己的桌子，上面貼著名條。
Hao borrowed my phone because his own had run out of battery.
Hao 借了我的手機，因為他自己的沒電了。
The hotel has its own swimming pool behind the main building.
那間旅館在主樓後面有自己的游泳池。
Salma wanted a room of her own where she could read quietly.
Salma 想要一間屬於自己的房間，可以安靜看書。
文法句型
possessive word + own + noun
possessive word + own (as pronoun replacing noun)
用法筆記
Always used after a possessive word (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) or a noun with 's. Can replace a noun already mentioned: 'I brought my own.'
常見錯誤
2. Made, built, or created by the person themselves, showing that no outside help w
自製的
親自完成而非假手他人
Made, built, or created by the person themselves, showing that no outside help was involved in the work.
Mira baked the bread using her own recipe from her grandmother.
Mira 用自己從外婆那裡學來的自製食譜烤了這個麵包。
possessive her + own + recipe (product of creation)
The artist painted every picture with his own hands and favourite brushes.
那位畫家用自己的雙手和最愛的畫筆畫了每一幅畫。
Joshua grows his own tomatoes in the garden behind the garage.
Joshua 在車庫後面的菜園裡自己種番茄。
Dewi wrote the story in her own words without any editing help.
Dewi 用自己的話寫了這個故事，沒有請人幫忙修改。
The team built their own boat from wood and recycled materials.
那個團隊用木頭和回收材料自製了一艘船。
文法句型
possessive word + own + noun of creation or action
用法筆記
This sense typically pairs with nouns for things you make, create, or grow: recipe, painting, words, food, garden, business. The subject and the doer are always the same person.
常見錯誤
3. Used in the expression 'come into your own' to describe the moment when your tru
展現實力
終於有機會展現才能
Used in the expression 'come into your own' to describe the moment when your true skills or positive qualities finally become clear and valued by others.
After years as an assistant, Arjun came into his own when he became manager.
當了多年的助理之後，Arjun 終於在當上經理時展現了自己的實力。
fixed phrase: come into one's own
The old bakery came into its own when the festival brought crowds to the town.
那間老舊的麵包店在小鎮舉辦慶典、人潮湧入時，才真正發揮了作用。
Constanza was quiet at school, but on the stage she came into her own.
Constanza 在學校很安靜，但一站上舞台便展現出她的才華。
This software comes into its own when you organise thousands of old photos.
這套軟體在你整理數千張舊照片時，才會真正展現它的價值。
Hugo came into his own as a chef after winning the cooking competition.
Hugo 在贏得烹飪比賽後，終於展現出他作為主廚的實力。
- struggle
opposite of performing well and showing ability
文法句型
come into possessive + own
用法筆記
This sense is always part of the fixed phrase 'come into one's own'. The subject can be a person or a thing. The phrase implies a change: before this moment, the person or thing was not fully appreciated.
常見錯誤
4. Used in the English saying 'the devil looks after his own', which expresses the
惡人好運
壞人似乎總是好運，形容惡人走運
Used in the English saying 'the devil looks after his own', which expresses the idea that dishonest or cruel individuals appear to escape trouble and succeed unfairly, as if a devil were protecting them.
The cheater never got caught — I guess the devil looks after his own.
那個作弊者始終沒被逮到——我想真是惡魔照顧自己人。
fixed saying: the devil looks after his own
Esteban lied to everyone but got promoted, as if the devil looks after his own.
Esteban 騙了所有人卻還是升了職，好像壞人總是有好運。
The landlord raised the rent again without fixing anything — the devil looks after his own, I suppose.
房東什麼都沒修理就又漲房租了——壞人大概總是有好運吧。
The corrupt boss retired rich, and everyone whispered the devil looks after his own.
那位貪官退休時很有錢，大家都私下說惡魔會照顧自己人。
文法句型
the devil looks after his own
用法筆記
This meaning only appears in the fixed English proverb 'the devil looks after his own' or in references to it. Not used productively in other sentence patterns. Considered informal and slightly old-fashioned.
常見錯誤
5. Used in the expression 'get your own back' to mean doing something unpleasant to
報復
因對方先前的傷害而回擊
Used in the expression 'get your own back' to mean doing something unpleasant to someone as a response because they did something unpleasant to you first.
Bao laughed at my hat, so I got my own back by hiding his scarf.
Bao 嘲笑我的舊帽子，所以我藏了他的圍巾來報復。
fixed phrase: get one's own back
The tennis player got her own back by winning the very next match.
那位網球選手在下一場比賽中獲勝，報了一箭之仇。
Tamás got his own back on the bully by reporting him to the principal.
Tamás 向校長報告了霸凌者的事情，以此報復對方。
Femi got his own back on his sister by eating her share of the cake.
Femi 吃掉妹妹那份蛋糕來報復她。
When Jiro's classmates hid his lunch, he got his own back by hiding their football.
Jiro 的同學把他的午餐藏起來，他就把同學的足球藏起來報復。
- get back at
more common in American English; slightly less informal
- get even with
similar meaning, used in both British and American English
- take revenge on
more formal; not part of a fixed phrase with 'own'
文法句型
get possessive + own back on someone
用法筆記
Primarily British English. The American equivalent is 'get back at someone' or 'get even'. The phrase is always 'get + possessive + own back'; the possessive must agree with the subject.
常見錯誤
6. Used in the expression 'be your own person' to describe someone who forms their
有主見
不受他人影響、堅持己見
Used in the expression 'be your own person' to describe someone who forms their own ideas and makes life choices without letting others decide for them.
Nia has always been her own woman, choosing her career against family advice.
Nia 一直是個很有主見的女性，不顧家人反對選擇了自己的事業。
fixed phrase: be one's own woman/man/person
Dylan wants to be his own boss instead of working for a big company.
Dylan 想要自己當老闆，而不是在大公司工作。
Beatrix learned to be her own person and stopped copying what friends did.
Beatrix 學會了當一個有主見的人，不再模仿朋友的作法。
Gabriela is very much her own person — she does not care what others think.
Gabriela 非常有主見——她不在乎別人怎麼想。
The teenager wanted to be his own man, so he moved out at eighteen.
那個青少年十八歲就搬出去，想要自己當家作主。
- independent
more general; 'own' in this sense is a fixed phrase but independent works across many contexts
- self-reliant
focuses on practical ability to manage without help, while 'own person' focuses on thinking for yourself
- autonomous
more formal; describes freedom to self-govern
- dependent
opposite of being one's own person; relying on others for decisions
- influenced
the opposite state — letting others shape your choices
文法句型
be possessive + own + man / woman / person
用法筆記
Variations include 'be your own man' (for male subjects), 'be your own woman' (for female subjects), and 'be your own person' (gender-neutral). 'Be your own boss' is a related but distinct expression about job independence.
常見錯誤
7. to successfully manage a difficult or competitive situation without being defeat
堅守；挺住
面對攻擊或競爭時不被擊敗
to successfully manage a difficult or competitive situation without being defeated or losing your position or confidence.
Asher was the youngest lawyer there, but he held his own during the discussion.
Asher 是會議中最年輕的律師，但在討論過程中他依然堅守立場。
fixed phrase: hold one's own
Evelyn held her own against much more experienced runners and finished fifth in the race.
Evelyn 面對經驗豐富的跑者依然不落下風，最後在比賽中獲得第五名。
hold one's own against [opponent]
Ishaan can hold his own in debates, though he is still new to the topic.
Ishaan 雖然才剛接觸政治話題，但他在討論中依然能夠堅持己見。
The small bookstore held its own against the big online sellers by offering friendly service.
那間小書店靠著親切的服務，在大型網路書店的競爭中依然挺住。
Apinya is only twelve but she holds her own when playing chess against adults.
Apinya 雖然只有十二歲，但和大人下西洋棋時一點也不居下風。
- hold one's ground
more literal — keeping your physical or argumentative position rather than overall confidence
- stand firm
focuses on refusing to change your opinion or position under pressure
- give in
opposite action — stopping resistance and accepting defeat
文法句型
hold + possessive + own + (against / in / during)
用法筆記
Always used with a possessive determiner (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) matching the subject. The phrase cannot omit the determiner.
常見錯誤
8. as a result of a person's own abilities, skills, or hard work, rather than throu
靠實力
憑藉個人能力而非關係
as a result of a person's own abilities, skills, or hard work, rather than through their relationships with influential people.
Felix got the job on his own merit, not through his uncle at the company.
Felix 是靠自己的實力得到這份工作的，而不是因為他叔叔在那家公司上班。
phrase: on one's own merit
Adisa was accepted into the music school on his own merit after months of practice.
Adisa 經過幾個月的練習，憑實力考進了音樂學校。
Valentina became the team leader on her own merit through hard work and dedication.
Valentina 憑著努力和奉獻精神，靠自己的實力成為了團隊組長。
Artists receive the award on their own merit, not because of their connections.
這個獎項是頒給憑實力獲獎的藝術家，與他們的身世背景或人脈無關。
Wei earned a promotion on his own merit after building the new sales system from scratch.
Wei 從零開始建立新的銷售系統後，完全憑實力獲得了升遷。
- independently
broader — can describe financial or operational freedom, not just judging quality
- by one's own efforts
more general — focuses on the work put in rather than the exclusion of outside help
- through connections
achieving something because of who you know, not what you can do
文法句型
on + possessive + own merit
用法筆記
Often used to contrast personal achievement with unfair advantages such as family connections, wealth, or favouritism.
9. to talk a great deal, especially about yourself, and to enjoy hearing yourself s
愛說話；話多
喜歡一直講不停而不讓別人開口
to talk a great deal, especially about yourself, and to enjoy hearing yourself speak so much that you do not notice or care whether others want to speak.
The workshop leader loved the sound of his own voice and talked for forty minutes.
那位工作坊主講人非常愛說話，一連講了四十分鐘都沒有停過。
idiom: love the sound of one's own voice
Dahlia's roommate loves the sound of his own voice and rarely lets others finish.
Dahlia 的新室友很愛說話，幾乎不讓別人把一句話講完。
Elena's grandfather loves the sound of his own voice; once he starts, nobody can speak.
Elena 的祖父話很多，他一開始講故事，其他人就插不上嘴了。
The politician loves the sound of his own voice and talks twice as long as others.
那位政治人物很愛發表高論，每次演講都比預定時間多出一倍。
Abigail's uncle loved the sound of his own voice and never listened to anyone.
Abigail 笑著說她舅舅太愛說話了，根本沒耐心聽別人講。
- talkative
neutral — simply describes someone who talks a lot, without the critical tone
- long-winded
focuses on the length of speech rather than the speaker's self-absorption
- quiet
describes someone who does not talk much
- a good listener
describes someone who pays attention when others speak
文法句型
love the sound of + possessive + own voice
用法筆記
Informal and critical. Used to describe someone who dominates conversations without noticing that others have lost interest or want to contribute.
10. on your own means without any other person around — being in a place or a situat
獨力；獨自
單獨一人，沒有其他人陪伴
on your own means without any other person around — being in a place or a situation where you have no company, such as eating a meal at a table for one or sitting alone in a waiting room.
Jisoo lives on her own in a small flat near the university campus.
Jisoo 獨自住在大學附近的一間小公寓裡。
phrase: on one's own (alone — no company)
The elderly woman sat on the park bench on her own, watching the children play.
那位老太太獨自坐在公園長椅上，看著孩子們玩耍。
After dinner, Tendai went for a long walk on his own to clear his mind.
晚餐後，Tendai 獨自去散了很長的步，讓自己頭腦清醒一下。
Luisa ate dinner on her own at a small table by the kitchen window.
Luisa 獨自在廚房窗邊的小桌子上吃了晚餐。
Children under eight should not be left on their own near a swimming pool.
八歲以下的兒童不應單獨留在游泳池附近。
- alone
directly equivalent, not a fixed phrase
- by yourself
more informal version of the same meaning
- solo
used for travel or performance contexts
- together
with other people, not by yourself
- in company
formal — when other people are present
文法句型
on + possessive + own
用法筆記
This sense focuses on physical solitude — being without other people. Do not confuse with sense 11, which uses the same phrase 'on one's own' to mean 'without assistance' (e.g., 'he built it on his own'). Here, the key question is about company; in sense 11, the key question is about help.
常見錯誤
11. on your own means using only your own effort, skill, or resources and not receiv
靠自己；獨立
不靠別人協助，自行完成
on your own means using only your own effort, skill, or resources and not receiving any assistance from other people — for instance, a child tying shoelaces for the first time, or someone assembling furniture without the manual.
Adisa built the bookshelf on his own, without asking anyone for help.
Adisa 自己一個人組裝了書架，沒有請任何人幫忙。
phrase: on one's own (without help — self-sufficient action)
Marta learned to play the guitar on her own by watching online videos.
Marta 看網路影片自學吉他，沒有人教她。
learned on her own — unaided skill acquisition
The little girl wants to tie her shoes on her own.
那個小女孩想要自己繫鞋帶。
Nikhil cooked dinner on his own for the first time and it turned out great.
Nikhil 第一次靠自己煮晚餐，結果很好吃。
Theo solved the maths puzzle on his own, without looking at the answer key.
Theo 自己解出了數學謎題，沒有看答案。
- independently
broader — includes not just lack of help but also freedom from control
- unaided
formal — emphasises the complete absence of assistance
- single-handedly
dramatic tone — often used for impressive achievements done alone
文法句型
on + possessive + own
用法筆記
This sense focuses on acting without assistance — the key question is whether help was needed, not whether the person was alone. Do not confuse with sense 10, which uses the same phrase 'on one's own' to mean 'without company' (e.g., 'she ate on her own' refers to eating alone, not whether she cooked it herself).
own — 限定詞
1. a determiner following a possessive word to single out which specific instance o
指定所屬
區分歸屬對象而非所有關係
a determiner following a possessive word to single out which specific instance of a noun belongs to a specific person or group, rather than simply stating ownership — for example, 'each family has its own parking space' identifies the exact space assigned to each family, answering 'which one?' not just 'whose?'.
Amelia keeps her own set of tools in the garage for small repairs.
Amelia 把屬於她自己的一套工具放在車庫裡，用來做小型維修。
possessive adjective (her) + own + noun (set)
Each family in the building has its own parking space marked with a number.
大樓裡的每個家庭都有自己的停車位，上面標有號碼。
its own + noun for things belonging to a group
Hao built his own bookshelf after watching a few online videos.
Hao 看了幾個線上影片後，親手打造了自己的書架。
The restaurant grows its own vegetables in a garden behind the kitchen.
這家餐廳在廚房後面的菜園裡自己種蔬菜。
Paloma brought her own water bottle to avoid buying one at the park.
Paloma 自備水壺去公園，省得再買一瓶。
文法句型
possessive adjective + own + noun
用法筆記
Always placed after a possessive adjective (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) or a possessive noun with 's. 'Own' cannot follow 'the' or 'a' — 'the own car' is incorrect.
常見錯誤
2. used in the pattern 'a [noun] of your own' to mean a thing that belongs to you a
專屬的
不與他人共享，完全屬於某人
used in the pattern 'a [noun] of your own' to mean a thing that belongs to you and is not shared, borrowed, or provided by someone else — for example, a teenager wanting a room of her own so she does not have to share with siblings.
Salma wanted a room of her own where she could read without interruptions.
Salma 想要一間屬於自己的房間，可以在那裡安靜看書不受打擾。
pattern: a + noun + of + possessive + own
After years of borrowing tools, Keiko finally bought a drill of her own.
Keiko 借別人的工具用了好幾年，終於買了一支屬於自己的電鑽。
The teenager dreamt of having a car of his own instead of using his mother's.
那個青少年夢想擁有一輛屬於自己的車，而不是開媽媽的車。
Every child needs a space of their own to play and store toys.
每個孩子都需要一個屬於自己的空間來玩耍和收納玩具。
Miguel started a small business of his own after leaving the factory job.
Miguel 離開工廠的工作後，創立了一家屬於自己的小公司。
- shared
used by more than one person — 'a shared kitchen' vs 'a kitchen of my own'
文法句型
a / an + noun + of + possessive adjective + own
用法筆記
This pattern uses an indefinite article (a/an) + noun + of + possessive + own. It is different from the direct 'possessive + own + noun' pattern (sense 1). The phrase emphasises that the item is exclusively yours, not shared or borrowed.
常見錯誤
3. used after a possessive word in the pattern 'my very own' to add emotional empha
專屬心愛的
帶有情感強調的專屬感
used after a possessive word in the pattern 'my very own' to add emotional emphasis, often expressing pride, affection, or a sense of special personal attachment — for example, a child showing off her very own puppy or a gardener proud of his very first tomato plant.
At the age of seven, Lin got her very own bicycle for her birthday.
Lin 七歲生日那天收到了屬於她自己的腳踏車。
pattern: possessive + very + own + noun (emotional emphasis)
The toddler pointed at the little chair and said, 'My very own seat!'
那個學步的小孩指著小椅子說：「這是我專屬的位子！」
After years of renting, the Park family finally bought their very own house.
Park 家租房子租了好多年，終於買到了完全屬於他們自己的房子。
Marta keeps a small notebook that is her very own, filled with private drawings.
Marta 收藏了一本完全屬於她自己的小筆記本，裡面畫滿了私密的塗鴉。
The chef planted his very own herb garden behind the restaurant kitchen.
那位主廚在餐廳廚房後面親手栽種了專屬於他自己的香草園。
文法句型
possessive adjective + very + own + noun
用法筆記
The word 'very' before 'own' adds an emotional, often affectionate tone — it is more emphatic than 'own' alone. Common in storytelling, children's language, and contexts involving pride or special personal significance.
常見錯誤
4. used in the phrase 'in your own time' to mean at a speed that feels comfortable
按自己步調
以自己選擇的速度進行
used in the phrase 'in your own time' to mean at a speed that feels comfortable to you, without being rushed by others — for example, taking a test with no time limit, or learning a language lesson by lesson at your preferred pace.
The yoga teacher told the class to move into each pose in their own time.
瑜伽老師告訴全班學員按照自己的節奏慢慢進入每個姿勢。
in their own time — without rushing
Soraya prefers to read the instructions in her own time before starting the game.
Soraya 習慣在開始玩遊戲之前，先按照自己的步調閱讀說明。
Students may complete the online course in their own time over several weeks.
學生可以花幾個星期的時間，按照自己的進度完成線上課程。
There is no hurry — please finish the form in your own time.
不用趕——請按照你自己的節奏填寫表格。
- at your own pace
more widely understood in American English, means the same thing
- without rushing
describes the feeling rather than being a fixed phrase
- under pressure
having to work fast — 'he finished the exam under pressure'
- against the clock
having a strict time limit
文法句型
in + possessive adjective + own + time
用法筆記
British usage. In American English, 'in your own time' more commonly means 'outside of work hours' (sense 5). For the 'at your own pace' meaning, American speakers often say 'at your own pace' rather than 'in your own time'.
5. used in the expression 'in your own time' to refer to hours spent outside paid w
業餘時間
非工作時段，個人休息時間
used in the expression 'in your own time' to refer to hours spent outside paid work, a concept employers use to separate work duties from personal life — for example, a nurse studying for a qualification on weekends, or an office worker replying to personal emails after the shift ends.
Nurses at the hospital often study for exams in their own time after shifts end.
醫院的護理師經常在下班後利用自己的時間準備考試。
study in one's own time — professional development outside work hours
The manager asked staff to complete the safety training in their own time.
經理要求員工利用自己的時間完成安全訓練。
Shanti volunteers at the animal shelter in her own time on Saturday mornings.
Shanti 每週六上午利用自己的休息時間到動物收容所當志工。
Using the office printer for personal documents should only be done in your own time.
用辦公室的印表機列印私人文件，只能在非工作時間進行。
- outside working hours
more formal and explicit — 'training completed outside working hours'
- on your own time
the American English equivalent of this sense
- during work hours
within paid working time
- on company time
during the time you are paid to work
文法句型
in + possessive adjective + own + time
用法筆記
British English primarily. Distinguish from sense 4 by context: if the focus is on speed, it is sense 4; if the focus is on the work-versus-personal-time boundary, it is this sense. American English typically uses 'on your own time' for this meaning.
own — 代名詞
1. a word placed after 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', or 'their' to mean
自己所屬
代替前述名詞，表示屬於某人
a word placed after 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', or 'their' to mean the thing or things belonging to that person or group, without saying the noun again
Yasmin's car is in the shop, so she drove Linh's while her own was being fixed.
Yasmin 的車在修理廠，所以她開 Linh 的車，等自己的修好。
her own — replaces a previously named noun (car)
Bao left his charger at the office, so Constanza let him use her own for the night.
Bao 把充電器忘在辦公室，所以 Constanza 讓他在晚上借用她的。
her own — stands in for the noun (charger) mentioned earlier
The office desk has basic stationery, but Hamza brings his own from home.
辦公桌上有基本文具，但 Hamza 從家裡帶自己的來用。
Ritu and Talia used the hostel towels because they forgot to pack their own.
Ritu 和 Talia 用了青年旅館的毛巾，因為她們忘記帶自己的。
Matthew's apartment is rented, but his own is being renovated in the countryside.
Matthew 的公寓是租的，但他自己的房子正在鄉下翻修。
文法句型
my / your / his / her / its / our / their + own
用法筆記
This pronoun sense always needs a possessive determiner (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) directly before it — you cannot say 'I have own' or 'She brought own'. The noun that 'own' replaces must have been mentioned in the same sentence or conversation so the meaning is clear.