scheme

scheme — 名詞

1. a set of actions and methods that someone thinks up in secret, aimed at getting

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釋義

騙局；詭計

為謀取利益而設計的秘密、不誠實的計畫

a set of actions and methods that someone thinks up in secret, aimed at getting money, power, or some other benefit through lies, tricks, or by breaking rules. A typical example would be an investment scheme that promises very high returns but is designed only to collect people's money and give nothing back.

例句

Hyun lost all his savings after putting money into a get-rich-quick scheme that turned out to be a complete fraud.

Hyun 把積蓄投入一個標榜能快速致富的騙局，結果發現那完全是一場詐騙。

collocation: get-rich-quick scheme

The owner of the company was arrested for running an elaborate scheme to avoid paying taxes.

那家公司的負責人因策劃複雜的逃稅詭計而被捕。

scheme + to-infinitive for dishonest purpose

同義詞
  • plot

    A plot is a secret plan made by a group of people, usually to do something harmful or illegal, and often involves a specific target such as a person or institution. A scheme can be run by one person and focuses more on personal gain.

  • conspiracy

    A conspiracy always involves multiple people secretly planning an illegal or harmful act, often against a government or authority. Stronger and more serious than scheme.

  • scam

    A scam is a dishonest plan specifically designed to cheat people out of money, usually through a fake business deal. More informal and narrower than scheme.

文法句型

scheme + to-infinitive

用法筆記

This sense carries a strong negative meaning. Almost always describes something dishonest or illegal, especially in reports about financial fraud. Frequently used in news headlines.

常見錯誤

❌He has a scheme for saving money by buying cheap food.
✅He has a plan for saving money by buying cheap food.
💡If the plan is honest and sensible, use 'plan' instead of 'scheme', which sounds suspicious.

2. a structured set of rules and procedures set up by a government department, a co

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釋義

制度；方案

由政府或機構建立的正式計畫

a structured set of rules and procedures set up by a government department, a company, or another large organization to provide a service or to deal with a particular need. For instance, a national pension scheme that ensures retired people receive regular payments from the state.

例句

The government launched a health insurance scheme that covers all medical costs for children under twelve.

政府推出了一項醫療保險制度，十二歲以下兒童的醫療費用全額給付。

collocation: health insurance scheme

Felix joined his employer's pension scheme so that he would have a steady income after retiring.

Felix 加入了老闆提供的退休金制度，這樣退休後就能有穩定的收入。

collocation: pension scheme

同義詞
  • program

    Program is the preferred term in American English for official plans and is more general. A scheme often feels more specifically structured, while a program can be a broad set of activities.

  • system

    System is broader than scheme — it refers to any set of connected things that work together, not necessarily one that was formally designed as a plan.

  • plan

    Plan is the most general word. A scheme is a more formal or organized kind of plan, often with written rules.

用法筆記

Commonly neutral or positive in tone. Very frequent in British English for government programs; American English often prefers 'program' or 'system' in such contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The company has a new incentive scheme, but it is probably a trick to cut wages.
✅The company has a new incentive scheme that rewards top performers.
💡When 'scheme' refers to an official system, do not add a dishonest meaning unless there is clear evidence of fraud.

scheme — 動詞