structure
structure — 名詞
1. the way separate pieces are linked together to create a single organised unit th
結構；組織
事物各部分的安排方式
the way separate pieces are linked together to create a single organised unit that works as a whole.
Saira drew a diagram showing the management structure of the company.
Saira 畫了一張圖來說明公司的管理架構。
collocation: management structure / company structure
The structure of a language includes its grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
語言的結構包括文法、詞彙和發音。
collocation: structure of [something]
Minho studied the structure of DNA in his biology class this semester.
Minho 這學期在生物課上學習了 DNA 的結構。
A clear essay structure helps the reader follow the writer's argument.
清楚的文章結構能幫助讀者理解作者的論點。
The social structure of the community shifted when the new road reached the city.
這條新道路連接城市後，社區的社會結構跟著改變了。
- organization
focuses more on the process of arranging than on the resulting pattern
- framework
emphasises the basic supporting system, often used for plans or systems
- composition
more formal, emphasises what something is made of and how elements combine
常見錯誤
2. a large thing that people have constructed by joining materials, such as a house
建築物
由多個部分構築而成的大型物體
a large thing that people have constructed by joining materials, such as a house, a tower, or a bridge.
The old stone structure near the river was built over two hundred years ago.
河邊那座老舊的石造建築是兩百多年前建造的。
collocation: stone / wooden / concrete structure
Gabriela visited several historic structures during her trip to Rome.
Gabriela 在羅馬旅行時參觀了好幾座歷史建築。
collocation: historic / modern / temporary structure
The wooden structure of the barn survived the storm with only minor damage.
穀倉的木造結構在暴風雨中只受到輕微損壞。
Tall glass structures now line both sides of the main street downtown.
市中心主要道路兩旁現在都是高聳的玻璃帷幕建築。
The city has approved plans for a new parking structure near the train station.
市政府已批准在火車站附近興建一座新的停車場建築。
- building
the everyday word; 'structure' is slightly more formal
- construction
emphasises the process or type of building, often used in technical or engineering contexts
- edifice
very formal, usually for large, impressive buildings
用法筆記
"Structure" for a building is slightly more formal than "building" and can also refer to things like bridges, towers, or stadiums.
常見錯誤
3. a shaped part inside a living creature that performs a specific role, such as th
器官；組織
身體中具有特定功能的部位
a shaped part inside a living creature that performs a specific role, such as the heart, the lungs, or the bones.
The structure of the human eye lets us focus on objects both near and far.
人類眼睛的構造讓我們能夠看清遠近的物體。
collocation: structure of the eye / heart / brain
Nia's research paper examined the cellular structure of healthy skin tissue.
Nia 的研究論文探討了健康皮膚組織的細胞結構。
collocation: cellular / bone / tissue structure
Reuben learned about the structure of the heart in his anatomy class.
Reuben 在解剖課上學到了心臟的構造。
Damage to the structure of the lungs can make it difficult to breathe properly.
肺部的構造受損會導致呼吸困難。
The MRI scan showed an unusual structure in the patient's right kidney.
核磁共振掃描顯示病人右腎有一個異常的結構。
用法筆記
When used in biology or medicine, "structure" usually combines with 'of' and a body part name (e.g., "structure of the brain") or with an adjective describing location (e.g., "cellular structure").
4. a state in which something is well organized and arranged according to a clear p
條理；規劃
良好的組織狀態或建構過程
a state in which something is well organized and arranged according to a clear plan; the act of organizing or building something in a planned way.
The new manager brought more structure to how the team handles customer complaints.
新主管為團隊處理客戶投訴的方式帶來了更多條理。
collocation: bring / give / add structure to [something]
Yael felt that her daily routine lacked structure, so she created a schedule.
Yael 覺得自己的日常生活缺乏條理，於是制定了時間表。
collocation: lack structure / need structure
The charity needs better financial structure to manage its growing donations.
這家慈善機構需要更好的財務規劃來管理日益增加的捐款。
Children often do better at school when their home life provides structure and routine.
家庭生活有條理和規律時，孩子在學校的表現通常會更好。
The structure of the project took longer than expected because of conflicting goals.
由於目標互相衝突，這個專案的規劃花的時間比預期更久。
- order
simpler word; focuses on things being in the right place or happening correctly
- organization
very close in meaning but emphasises the process of arranging rather than the resulting state
- system
focuses on a set of rules or methods working together
- chaos
complete lack of structure or order
用法筆記
This sense is uncountable in its abstract meaning (e.g., "the team needs more structure") and is often used with verbs like "bring," "give," "provide," "lack," or "need."
structure — 動詞
1. to plan or arrange the different parts of something so that they work together i
規劃；安排
有計劃地安排事物的各部分
to plan or arrange the different parts of something so that they work together in an organized way.
The teacher structured the course so that each lesson builds on the last one.
老師把課程規劃成每一課都建立在前一課的基礎上。
structure + noun phrase (course / essay / meeting / novel)
Indra structured her presentation around three main arguments.
Indra 以三個主要論點為核心來規劃她的簡報。
structure + around [theme / topic]
Nikos structured his novel in short chapters, each from a different character's point of view.
Nikos 把他的小說安排成短篇章節，每一章從不同角色的視角出發。
We need to structure the meeting so that everyone has time to speak.
我們需要安排好會議流程，讓每個人都有時間發言。
Evelyn carefully structured the training programme for new employees.
Evelyn 仔細規劃了新進員工的培訓課程。
- disorganize
to make something less structured or orderly
文法句型
structure + noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly used with adverbs like "carefully," "logically," or "clearly" to describe how the organization is done. Often followed by 'around' (to indicate the central theme) or 'so that' (to state the purpose).