part
part — 動詞
1. to move two things, or two sides of one thing, away from each other so a gap ope
分開；撥開
把兩側拉開或自然向兩邊分開
to move two things, or two sides of one thing, away from each other so a gap opens between them; or for two such things to move apart on their own.
Marcus parted the heavy curtains and looked out at the snowy street.
Marcus 拉開厚重的窗簾，望向外面下著雪的街道。
transitive: part + physical object
The crowd quickly parted to let the ambulance through to the school gate.
人群迅速分開，讓救護車通過抵達校門口。
intransitive: subject moves apart on its own
Her lips parted slightly when she saw the surprise birthday cake.
她看到那塊驚喜生日蛋糕時，雙唇微微張開。
Sarah used both hands to part the long grass and find her lost ring.
Sarah 用雙手撥開長長的草，找她遺失的戒指。
The clouds finally parted and warm sunlight reached the wet garden.
雲層終於散開，溫暖的陽光照進濕漉漉的花園。
文法句型
part + object (e.g. lips, curtains)
[crowd / curtain] + part
用法筆記
Subject is usually a thing that has two sides or many people in a row (lips, curtains, hair, a crowd, the clouds). Distinguish from sense 3, where the subject is people leaving each other.
常見錯誤
2. to make a straight line down your hair with a comb so that the two sides fall in
分線；分邊
用梳子把頭髮分出一條線
to make a straight line down your hair with a comb so that the two sides fall in different directions, usually down the middle of the head or to one side.
Lina parted her hair down the middle and tied it into two neat braids.
Lina 把頭髮從中間分線，綁成兩條整齊的辮子。
collocation: part + hair + down the middle
My grandfather always parted his hair on the left, just like in his wedding photo.
我祖父總是把頭髮往左分，就像他婚禮照片裡那樣。
collocation: part + hair + on the [side]
Daniel parted his hair carefully in the dressing-room mirror before stepping onto the stage.
Daniel 在化妝間的鏡子前仔細地把頭髮分好線，才走上舞台。
Mei parted her son's wet hair with a comb and dried it gently.
Mei 用梳子把兒子濕濕的頭髮分線，並輕輕擦乾。
文法句型
part + one's hair (+ in the middle / on the side)
用法筆記
Object is almost always 'hair' (your own or another person's). The location of the line is shown by 'down the middle', 'on the left', 'on the right', or 'on the side'.
常見錯誤
3. when two people part, each one walks away from the other and they no longer trav
離別；分手
兩人道別後各走各的路
when two people part, each one walks away from the other and they no longer travel, live, or work together, usually because a friendship, marriage, or working relationship has come to a close.
After fifteen years of marriage, Carlos and Maya parted on friendly terms.
結婚十五年後，Carlos 和 Maya 和平地分手了。
collocation: part on [friendly / good] terms
The two business partners parted last spring after a long argument over money.
那兩位事業夥伴去年春天為了錢吵了很久之後分道揚鑣。
[two people] + part
Aiko and her best friend parted at the airport gate, knowing they might not meet for years.
Aiko 和最好的朋友在機場登機口道別，知道兩人可能多年都見不到面。
Dr. Tanaka parted from the research team in 2019 to start her own clinic.
Dr. Tanaka 在 2019 年離開研究團隊，自己開了一間診所。
The old friends parted at the train station with a quiet promise to write often.
這對老朋友在火車站離別，靜靜地約好要常通信。
- separate
common neutral choice for couples ending a relationship
- split up
informal; mainly for romantic couples or close friends
- say goodbye
neutral and short-term; doesn't always mean ending a relationship
文法句型
[two people] + part
part + from + somebody
用法筆記
Formal or literary. In everyday speech most learners would say 'split up', 'say goodbye', or 'go their separate ways'. Distinguish from sense 1: here the subject is people, not curtains, lips, or a crowd.
常見錯誤
part — 名詞
1. an amount of something that is less than the whole — for example, a chapter is p
部分
整體中不到全部的份量
an amount of something that is less than the whole — for example, a chapter is part of a book, or a slice is part of a cake.
Maya spent part of her holiday reading novels by the pool.
Maya 把假期的一部分用來在泳池邊讀小說。
part of + noun phrase
The hardest part of the exam was the listening section about train timetables.
考試最難的部分是關於火車時刻表的聽力題。
the [adjective] part of [noun]
Marcus only ate part of his sandwich before running back to class.
Marcus 只吃了一部分的三明治，就跑回教室了。
A large part of the lecture was about climate change in coastal cities.
這場演講有很大一部分在談沿海城市的氣候變遷。
Sofia spent the best part of an hour searching for her car keys under the sofa.
Sofia 花了將近一個小時，在沙發底下找她的車鑰匙。
文法句型
part of + noun
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense and almost always followed by 'of' + a noun phrase. Distinguish from sense 2, which is countable and refers to a separate, distinct piece.
常見錯誤
2. one of the distinct pieces, areas, or sections that together make up a larger th
部位；區塊
可指出或命名的獨立區塊
one of the distinct pieces, areas, or sections that together make up a larger thing — for example, a wing of a building, a tile in a mosaic, or an arm or leg of the body.
The kitchen is the warmest part of Grandma's old wooden house.
廚房是奶奶那棟老木造房子裡最溫暖的地方。
the [adjective] part of [noun]
Marcus broke a small part of the model plane while cleaning his desk.
Marcus 在整理書桌時，把模型飛機的一個小部位弄壞了。
a [adjective] part of
The neck and shoulders are the parts that hurt most after a long flight.
長途飛行之後，最痠痛的部位通常是脖子和肩膀。
Lina marked the funny parts of the book with little yellow stickers.
Lina 在書裡好笑的段落上貼了小小的黃色貼紙。
Every part of the old church — the floor, the pews, and the high stained-glass windows — needed cleaning before Easter.
復活節前，這座老教堂的每個部分——地板、長椅和高處的彩繪玻璃窗——都需要清理。
- whole
the full thing, all parts together
文法句型
a part of [something]
the [adjective] part
用法筆記
Countable, unlike sense 1. Often takes 'a/the/every/all' before it and refers to a piece you can point to or name (a room, a section, a body area).
常見錯誤
3. a region or area within a larger place such as a country, city, or continent, of
地區；一帶
某個地方裡邊界不明確的區域
a region or area within a larger place such as a country, city, or continent, often without exact borders.
It rains almost every afternoon in the western part of Taiwan during the summer.
夏天時，台灣西部地區幾乎每天下午都會下雨。
pattern: the [direction] part of [place]
Carlos grew up in a quiet part of Buenos Aires.
Carlos 在 Buenos Aires 一個安靜的地區長大。
collocation: a quiet / busy / poor part of [city]
Wild horses still roam in some parts of Mongolia.
在 Mongolia 的某些地區，野馬至今仍在草原上奔馳。
Lina asked her new classmate what part of Vietnam her family had moved from.
Lina 問新同學，她的家人是從越南哪一帶搬來的。
Around the night market, this part of Tainan gets very crowded after eight o'clock on Saturdays.
在夜市附近，台南這一帶每到星期六晚上八點過後就變得非常擁擠。
文法句型
[determiner] part of + [place]
in [adjective] parts of
用法筆記
Almost always followed by 'of + [place name or noun]'. Borders are vague — 'the northern part of France' is fuzzier than 'northern France'. Distinguish from sense 2 (any separate piece): this sense applies only to geographical areas.
常見錯誤
4. in the fixed phrase 'take part (in)', meaning to join an activity together with
參與
（take part in）加入某活動
in the fixed phrase 'take part (in)', meaning to join an activity together with other people, such as a game, a meeting, or a protest.
Over 200 students took part in the science fair last weekend.
上週末有超過兩百名學生參加了科學展。
pattern: take part in + [event]
Marcus refused to take part in the office prank.
Marcus 拒絕參與辦公室裡的惡作劇。
collocation: refuse to take part in
Anyone over sixteen can take part in the city's annual singing contest at the cultural centre.
凡是十六歲以上的人，都可以在文化中心參加市府每年舉辦的歌唱比賽。
The villagers took part in cleaning the river after the flood.
洪水過後，村民們一起參與清理河道的工作。
Lina was too shy to take part in the class discussion.
Lina 太害羞了，不敢參與課堂上的討論。
- participate
more formal; common in writing and notices
- join in
more casual; often used without an object
- get involved
stresses commitment; can imply deeper engagement
文法句型
take part in + [activity]
take part in + V-ing
用法筆記
Almost always appears as 'take part in + [activity]'. The phrase is uncountable — never 'take a part in' for this meaning (that would shift to sense 6, an acting role). Distinguish from sense 9 (someone's share or duty): sense 4 is the act of joining in; sense 9 is the share you contributed.
常見錯誤
5. one numbered episode of a TV or radio series, or one section of a long book that
集；篇章
影集或書籍中編號的單一段落
one numbered episode of a TV or radio series, or one section of a long book that comes out by itself rather than with the rest.
Part 3 of the documentary airs next Sunday on Channel 5.
紀錄片第三集下週日晚上在第五頻道播出。
pattern: Part + ordinal number
Maya finished part one of the novel before falling asleep.
Maya 在睡著前讀完了小說的第一篇章。
collocation: part one / two / three
The radio drama was broadcast in six parts over three weeks.
這齣廣播劇分成六集，於三週內播完。
Carlos missed the second part of the cooking show last night.
Carlos 昨晚錯過了那檔烹飪節目的第二集。
The final part of the trilogy explains how the war ended.
三部曲的最後一集解釋了戰爭如何結束。
- episode
specifically a single TV or radio installment; 'part' can also mean a book section
- installment
more formal; common for serialized stories in print
- chapter
for books only, not for broadcasts
文法句型
part + ordinal number (Part 2)
part + of + [series/book]
用法筆記
Often capitalized when used as a title label, e.g. 'Part 3'. Distinguish from sense 2 (a physical piece): this sense always refers to a numbered installment of a story or broadcast.
常見錯誤
6. the character an actor takes on for a film, stage play, or dance show, together
角色
演員在戲劇或電影中扮演的人物
the character an actor takes on for a film, stage play, or dance show, together with the lines and movements they must perform.
Lina won the part of Juliet in the school play.
Lina 在學校話劇裡爭取到 Juliet 這個角色。
collocation: win / get the part of [character]
Marcus had to learn his part in only three days.
Marcus 必須在三天內把他的角色台詞背熟。
collocation: learn one's part
The director offered her a small part in his next film.
導演讓她在他的下一部電影裡飾演一個小角色。
Playing the part of a cruel king made Tomas uncomfortable on the first night of rehearsal.
扮演殘忍國王這個角色，讓 Tomas 在第一晚的排練上覺得不太自在。
Elena forgot her part during the second act and froze on stage.
Elena 在第二幕中忘了自己的台詞，僵在舞台上。
文法句型
play the part of [character]
get / land / win + a part
用法筆記
Frequently combines with verbs like 'play', 'learn', 'forget', 'win', 'get', 'land', 'offer'. Distinguish from sense 4 (taking part in an activity): this sense names the acting role itself, not the act of joining in.
常見錯誤
7. one of the manufactured pieces — like a screw, gear, or panel — that fit togethe
零件
機器或設備的組成元件
one of the manufactured pieces — like a screw, gear, or panel — that fit together to make a machine, vehicle, or device work.
The mechanic ordered a new part for Marcus's old motorbike.
技師為 Marcus 的舊摩托車訂了一個新零件。
a part for [machine]
Some parts of the washing machine are easy to replace at home.
洗衣機的有些零件在家就能輕鬆換掉。
parts of [machine]
The factory in Osaka makes small metal parts for car engines.
大阪那間工廠生產汽車引擎用的小型金屬零件。
Lina kept all the spare parts from the broken clock in a glass jar.
Lina 把壞掉時鐘的所有備用零件，全都收在一個玻璃罐裡。
The shop had no replacement part for such an old camera.
店裡找不到適合這麼舊的相機的替換零件。
文法句型
spare/replacement part
part for [machine]
用法筆記
Refers specifically to manufactured components rather than natural sections. Strong collocates: 'spare', 'replacement', 'engine', 'machine'. Distinguish from sense 2, which covers any kind of section, including natural or abstract ones.
常見錯誤
8. one of several equal units used to describe a ratio when mixing things, so that
份；比例單位
用來描述混合比例的等量單位
one of several equal units used to describe a ratio when mixing things, so that you can compare how much of each goes in.
Mix two parts flour with one part sugar before adding the eggs.
把兩份麵粉和一份糖混合好，再加入雞蛋。
pattern: [number] parts X to [number] parts Y
The cleaner is three parts water and one part vinegar.
這款清潔劑由三份水和一份醋調成。
collocation: ratio recipe phrasing
Mia's cocktail uses equal parts gin, lemon juice, and honey.
Mia 的調酒用等量的琴酒、檸檬汁和蜂蜜。
For the bedroom wall, Sarah mixed the paint in a ratio of four parts white to one part blue.
為了臥室那面牆，Sarah 把油漆以四份白色配一份藍色的比例調出來。
文法句型
[number] parts + [substance]
[number] parts X to [number] parts Y
用法筆記
Almost always plural after a number, and used to express ratios (especially in recipes, chemistry, and dilution instructions). Distinguish from sense 2: here the parts are by definition equal in size.
常見錯誤
9. the share of effort, blame, or influence that belongs to one person or group in
本分；責任
個人在事情中該做或該負的部分
the share of effort, blame, or influence that belongs to one person or group in why something happened — for example, the help a teacher gave a student, or the role smoking plays in heart disease.
Lina admitted her part in spreading the rumour about her classmate.
Lina 承認自己在散播同學謠言這件事上的責任。
your/her/his + part in + noun phrase
Clean water plays a huge part in keeping the children of remote Nepali villages free of disease.
乾淨的水在讓 Nepal 偏遠村落的孩子免於疾病上扮演了很重要的角色。
play a (big/huge/key) part in + -ing
Everyone on Mr. Chen's research team must do their part to submit the climate report by Friday.
Mr. Chen 研究團隊裡的每個人都必須盡好自己的本分，才能在星期五前交出氣候報告。
The mayor refused to accept any part of the blame for the flooded streets.
市長拒絕為街道淹水承擔任何一點責任。
After months of overwork, David's doctor said stress was playing a big part in his chest pains.
在連續幾個月超時工作後，David 的醫生說壓力在他的胸痛裡扮演了很大的角色。
- role
very close in meaning, often interchangeable; 'role' sounds slightly more formal
- share
highlights the portion you owe or did, especially of work or blame
- contribution
stresses what you positively added; rarely used for blame
文法句型
play a part in + noun/-ing
do your part
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4 ('take part in'): sense 4 is countable and means joining an activity, while sense 9 is uncountable and points to your share of work, blame, or causal influence. Common frames are 'play a part in', 'do your part', and 'your part in something'.
常見錯誤
10. the line of music written for one singer or one instrument when several perform
聲部；分譜
合奏或合唱中某一聲音或樂器的旋律線
the line of music written for one singer or one instrument when several perform together, such as the soprano line in a choir or the violin line in a quartet.
In Dvořák's quartet, the cello part is much harder than the rest of the score.
在 Dvořák 的四重奏裡，大提琴的聲部比樂譜其他部分都難得多。
collocation: cello / piano / soprano part
Sarah sings the soprano part in the church choir on Sundays.
Sarah 每個星期天在教堂合唱團裡唱女高音聲部。
pattern: sing the [voice] part
Our drummer learned his part by listening, not by reading the music.
我們的鼓手是用聽的學會自己的分譜，不是看譜。
The composer wrote a beautiful flute part for the slow movement.
作曲家為慢板樂章寫了一段優美的長笛聲部。
文法句型
[instrument/voice] + part
play / sing + [possessive] part
用法筆記
Usually preceded by the name of the voice or instrument (the violin part, the alto part). Distinguish from sense 6 (an actor's role): this sense is about music written for one performer in a group.
常見錯誤
11. the thin line of bare scalp you can see when hair is combed away from it on each
髮線；分線
頭髮往兩側梳開後露出的那條頭皮線
the thin line of bare scalp you can see when hair is combed away from it on each side, usually down the centre or to one side of the head.
Marcus combed a sharp part down the centre of his hair before the wedding.
婚禮前，Marcus 在頭髮正中央梳出一條俐落的分線。
comb a + adjective + part
Grandma wore her part on the left for over fifty years.
奶奶把髮線分在左邊，已經分了五十多年。
wear a part on the left/right/side
After the swim, Daniel's part was crooked and his hair stuck up.
游完泳後，Daniel 的髮線歪掉了，頭髮也翹了起來。
The barber asked Tomas which side he wanted his part on.
理髮師問 Tomas 想把髮線分在哪一邊。
文法句型
a + adjective + part
wear a part on + side
用法筆記
Mainly American English; British speakers usually say 'parting' for the same line on the head. Often described by location ('a part on the left', 'a centre part') rather than by size.
常見錯誤
12. in the fixed phrase 'in part', signalling that something is true or caused only
部分；部分上
（in part）只有部分，不是全部
in the fixed phrase 'in part', signalling that something is true or caused only to some degree, with other factors involved — weaker than 'in large part' (sense 14) and unrelated to 'for the most part' (sense 13).
The accident was, in part, caused by the heavy fog over the bridge.
這場意外有一部分是因為橋上濃霧造成的。
fixed phrase: in part
Lina's success is in part due to her grandmother's support.
Lina 的成功有一部分要歸功於她奶奶的支持。
in part due to
The report blames the delay in part on broken equipment at the factory.
報告把延誤的部分原因歸咎於工廠裡壞掉的設備。
Sofia's decision to move to Hsinchu was based, in part, on the lower cost of housing.
Sofia 決定搬到新竹，部分原因是當地房價較低。
文法句型
in part
用法筆記
Almost always appears as the fixed phrase 'in part', often paired with 'due to', 'because of', or 'caused by'. Common in writing and formal speech rather than casual conversation.
常見錯誤
13. in the phrase 'for the most part', used to say that a statement is true about th
大致上；多半
多數情況下成立，但有少數例外
in the phrase 'for the most part', used to say that a statement is true about the majority of cases or situations, even if there are some exceptions.
The students at this school are, for the most part, polite and curious.
這所學校的學生大致上都很有禮貌，也充滿好奇心。
comma-bracketed: for the most part
Sarah's recipes are for the most part easy enough for beginners to follow.
Sarah 的食譜多半都簡單到連新手都能跟著做。
For the most part, the commuter trains in Taipei run on time between six in the morning and midnight.
大致上來說，台北的通勤電車在早上六點到午夜之間都很準時。
The reviews of the new café have been positive, for the most part.
新咖啡店的評價，大致上都很正面。
- mostly
more informal; everyday equivalent
- generally
neutral register; speaks about typical cases
- on the whole
similar formal phrase, often interchangeable
文法句型
for the most part
用法筆記
Signals a generalisation that admits exceptions. Distinguish from sense 14: 'in large part' weighs causes, while 'for the most part' weighs how often or how widely something is true.
常見錯誤
14. in the phrase 'in large part', meaning to a degree that is significant enough to
在很大程度上
佔主要原因或比重
in the phrase 'in large part', meaning to a degree that is significant enough to matter or be the main reason for something.
The team's win was in large part the result of Carlos's last-minute goal.
球隊獲勝在很大程度上要歸功於 Carlos 最後一刻的進球。
in large part the result of
Tokyo's recovery was in large part driven by the new train network.
東京的復甦在很大程度上是靠新的鐵路網推動的。
in large part driven by
The success of Aiko's debut novel is in large part because of its honest, simple style.
Aiko 第一本小說會成功，很大一部分是因為它誠實又樸素的風格。
Mei's popularity at school is in large part down to her quick sense of humour.
Mei 在學校受歡迎，很大一部分是因為她敏捷的幽默感。
- slightly
only to a small extent
- marginally
barely, by a tiny amount
文法句型
in large part
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 12: 'in part' (just one factor among several) vs 'in large part' (the main or biggest factor). Both are formal phrases.
常見錯誤
part — 形容詞
1. describing something that exists or is true to a limited extent rather than full
部分的；半
只佔一部分而非全部的
describing something that exists or is true to a limited extent rather than fully — for example, a person who is only half of one nationality, or someone who owns a share of a business but not the whole of it.
Maya is part Korean and part Brazilian, and she speaks both languages at home.
Maya 有一半韓國血統、一半巴西血統，在家裡兩種語言都說。
part + nationality, used twice for mixed background
Marcus is a part owner of the small bakery on Oak Street.
Marcus 是橡樹街那家小麵包店的部分股東。
part + role noun (part owner)
The dealer accepted Marcus's old car as part payment for the new truck.
車商接受 Marcus 的舊車當作買新卡車的部分款項。
Lina took her old bike as part exchange when she bought the new mountain bike.
Lina 買新越野車的時候，把她的舊腳踏車折抵為部分價款。
文法句型
part + noun (attributive only)
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive) — never after a linking verb. Distinguish from the adverb 'part' (as in 'part Italian, part Greek' meaning 'partly'); the adjective sits directly in front of the noun it modifies.
常見錯誤
part — 副詞
1. modifying a following adjective or noun to mean 'partly the one and partly the o
半；部分
一部分是這個，一部分是那個
modifying a following adjective or noun to mean 'partly the one and partly the other', usually in the doubled frame 'part X, part Y' that names two contrasting elements blended together — unlike adjective 'part' (which sits before a single noun like 'part owner') or noun 'in part' (sense 12, which acts on a whole clause).
The creature in the legend is part lion, part eagle, with golden wings on its back.
傳說中那隻生物半獅半鷹，背上長著一對金色的翅膀。
pattern: part X, part Y for two contrasting elements
Marcus is part Japanese and part Brazilian, and he speaks both languages at home.
Marcus 有一半日本血統、一半巴西血統，他在家裡兩種語言都說。
describing mixed heritage
Sofia's new job is part teaching, part research at a small college in Oregon.
Sofia 的新工作一半是教書、一半是研究，地點在 Oregon 一所小型大學。
Grandma's old recipe book is part cookbook, part diary of her childhood in Tainan.
奶奶那本舊食譜，一半像食譜、一半像她在台南童年的日記。
Sunday lunch at the farm was part picnic, part family meeting around the long table.
農場的週日午餐一半像野餐、一半像家庭會議，大家圍著長桌坐在一起。
文法句型
part + adjective/noun, part + adjective/noun
用法筆記
Almost always sits directly before an adjective or noun, and most often appears in the doubled frame 'part X, part Y'. Distinguish from the adjective sense ('a part payment') and the noun-derived adverbial 'in part'.