wrong
wrong — 動詞
1. to cause harm or injury to someone by acting unjustly toward them, or by failing
虧待；冤枉
用不公平或傷人的方式對待他人
to cause harm or injury to someone by acting unjustly toward them, or by failing to give them what they deserve
Theo felt his boss had wronged him by promoting someone with less experience.
Theo 覺得老闆虧待了他，把升遷機會給了資歷較淺的人。
wronged by [someone] — passive pattern
Nia wronged her friend by sharing a secret that was not meant for others.
Nia 辜負了朋友，把不該讓別人知道的秘密說了出來。
wrong + noun phrase (direct object)
Daichi was wronged by the landlord, who raised the rent without warning.
Daichi 被房東冤枉了，房東在沒有通知的情況下調漲租金。
Jabari wronged his brother by taking the credit for their joint project.
Jabari 搶了功勞，虧待了一起合作專案的兄弟。
- treat fairly
to act with justice toward someone
- honour
to keep one's promises or treat someone with deserved respect
文法句型
wrong + noun phrase (the person or group harmed)
用法筆記
Transitive verb — always takes a person or group as its object. Frequently used in the passive voice (be wronged by). More common in formal or literary English than in everyday conversation.
常見錯誤
wrong — 名詞
1. the quality or category of actions, ideas, or behaviour that goes against what m
不義
違反道德標準的觀念或行為
the quality or category of actions, ideas, or behaviour that goes against what most people in a society believe is good, honest, or fair.
Young children need to be taught the difference between right and wrong at home.
幼兒需要在家裡學習分辨是非對錯。
right and wrong — the fixed noun pair
Hana believes that every society must agree on basic ideas of right and wrong.
Hana 認為每個社會都必須對基本的是非觀念達成共識。
Ravindra felt that a wrong done to the poorest people should bother everyone.
Ravindra 認為，對最貧困的人所做的不義之事，應該讓每個人感到不安。
The judge said the case was about right and wrong, not about money.
法官說這個案子關乎是非對錯，而不是金錢。
- evil
stronger and more serious than 'wrong'; implies deliberate malice
- immorality
more formal and abstract; 'wrong' is the everyday term
- wrongdoing
refers to specific acts rather than the abstract quality
文法句型
right and wrong
tell/know right from wrong
sense of right and wrong
用法筆記
As an uncountable noun, 'wrong' is almost always used alongside 'right' in fixed phrases such as 'right and wrong', 'know right from wrong', or 'a sense of right and wrong'. It rarely appears alone without 'right' as an uncountable noun unless a qualifier ('moral wrong') or a preposition ('wrong done to') is added.
常見錯誤
2. an action that treats someone in a way that is not just, causes them harm, or fa
冤屈
不公平且侵害權益的行為
an action that treats someone in a way that is not just, causes them harm, or fails to respect their legal rights.
Diego suffered a great wrong when the company fired him without any warning.
Diego 在公司未經任何預警就將他解僱時，受到了極大的冤屈。
suffer a wrong — verb collocation
The newspaper wrote about the wrongs committed against factory workers during the strike.
該報紙報導了罷工期間工人所遭受的不公待遇。
wrongs committed against [victim] — plural + passive particple
Gabriela went to court to seek justice for the wrong done to her family.
Gabriela 為了家人所受的冤屈而上法庭尋求正義。
Anjali tried to right the wrong by returning the wallet she had found.
Anjali 試圖歸還她撿到的錢包來彌補這個過錯。
文法句型
do + someone + a wrong
wrong + against + [person/group]
wrong + done to + [person/group]
suffer + a wrong
用法筆記
As a countable noun, 'wrong' refers to a specific unjust event rather than the abstract concept of wrongdoing. It frequently appears with verbs like 'suffer', 'commit', 'do', and 'right' (to fix). The preposition 'against' introduces the victim ('wrongs against humanity'). This sense is more formal and literary than everyday speech.
常見錯誤
wrong — 形容詞
1. used to describe a fact, answer, or piece of information that is not accurate or
錯誤的
與事實不符的
used to describe a fact, answer, or piece of information that is not accurate or true.
The answer Ignacio gave on the maths test was wrong, so the teacher marked it with a red X.
Ignacio 在數學考試中給的答案是錯的，所以老師用紅筆打了一個叉。
wrong as predicate after 'be' for a fact
Bilal copied the address into his notebook, but the street name was wrong.
Bilal 把地址抄在筆記本上，但街名是錯的。
Jiwoo checked her phone and realised she had the wrong date for the meeting.
Jiwoo 看了一下手機，才發現她把會議日期記錯了。
The map showed the wrong direction, so the hikers ended up at the lake instead of the mountain.
地圖指錯了方向，結果健行的人最後走到了湖邊，而不是山上。
Jude gave the wrong phone number, and the courier could not reach him.
Jude 給了錯誤的電話號碼，快遞員聯絡不到他。
- incorrect
more formal than 'wrong'; often used in academic or technical contexts
- inaccurate
focuses on lack of precision rather than outright error
文法句型
be wrong
the wrong + noun
用法筆記
Frequently occurs in the fixed expression 'the wrong [noun]' to indicate that a particular item or detail is not the correct one for the purpose.
常見錯誤
2. having a belief, opinion, or idea about someone or something that does not match
弄錯的
判斷或說法不正確的
having a belief, opinion, or idea about someone or something that does not match the facts.
Iris was sure she had locked the front door, but her mother proved she was wrong.
Iris 很確定自己鎖了門，但她媽媽證明她錯了。
Ishaan thought the film started at eight, but he was wrong — it was seven thirty.
Ishaan 以為電影八點開始，但他弄錯了——其實是七點半。
pattern: be wrong + about a stated fact
Ayana told us she was wrong about the bus schedule and apologised for the delay.
Ayana 告訴我們她把公車時刻表弄錯了，並為延誤道歉。
Eitan was convinced it would rain all day, but the sunny afternoon proved him wrong.
Eitan 堅信整天都會下雨，但晴朗的下午證明他錯了。
- mistaken
slightly more formal; emphasises that the error belongs to the person's reasoning
- off the mark
informal; suggests the guess or estimate was not accurate
- right
the common opposite for everyday judgments and opinions
文法句型
be wrong about + noun/pronoun
be wrong in + -ing form
用法筆記
Often takes the preposition 'about' to specify the topic of the mistaken belief. The pattern 'be wrong in thinking that…' is also common in more formal English.
常見錯誤
3. used when a person's actions or achievements demonstrate that a negative opinion
證實錯誤
以行動證明他人判斷有誤
used when a person's actions or achievements demonstrate that a negative opinion or expectation someone had about them was not accurate.
Everyone said Nila would fail the driving test, but she proved them wrong by passing on her first try.
每個人都說 Nila 考不過駕照，但她第一次就通過了，證明大家都錯了。
collocation: 'prove someone wrong' with demonstrative action
The critics called the book boring, yet its huge sales showed them to be wrong.
書評家說這本書很無聊，但它的暢銷成績顯示他們的判斷是錯的。
After months of training, Ignacio finished the race in first place and proved his doubters wrong.
經過幾個月的訓練，Ignacio 以第一名跑完全程，讓那些懷疑他的人跌破眼鏡。
The new chef expected customers to leave bad reviews, but the full restaurant showed him to be wrong.
新主廚原本預期客人會給負評，但餐廳座無虛席的場面證明他的預測是錯的。
- incorrect in one's estimate
formal; rarely used in everyday speech
文法句型
prove + object + wrong
show + object + to be wrong
用法筆記
This sense appears almost exclusively in the complement slot after verbs like 'prove', 'show', or 'demonstrate'. It is not used alone as a simple predicate (do not say 'he is wrong' to mean this sense).
常見錯誤
4. refers to a thing or action that does not fit a given situation, intended use, o
不對的
不適當或不應如此的
refers to a thing or action that does not fit a given situation, intended use, or expected state.
Christopher put on a suit for the beach party, but it was the wrong choice of clothing.
Christopher 穿著西裝去海灘派對，但那樣的穿著選擇並不適合。
collocation: 'the wrong choice' for an unsuitable selection
The oven temperature was wrong, so the cake did not rise properly.
烤箱的溫度不對，所以蛋糕沒有順利膨起來。
Something was wrong with the printer, and the documents came out with blank pages.
印表機有問題，印出來的文件都是空白的。
Tyler picked the wrong key to unlock the door and had to try the other one.
Tyler 拿錯了門的鑰匙，只好再試另一把。
- unsuitable
more formal; directly means not fitting for the purpose
- inappropriate
often carries a social judgment similar to sense 5; use with care
- suitable
the direct opposite — fitting for the purpose or situation
- appropriate
correct or right for the particular occasion
文法句型
the wrong + noun for + noun phrase
something is wrong with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Use 'the wrong [noun]' to say a particular item is unsuitable for its intended use. Use 'something is wrong with [noun]' to indicate a fault or problem — this is a very common spoken pattern.
常見錯誤
5. describes behaviour or speech that goes against the accepted standards of polite
不恰當的
社交場合不被接受的
describes behaviour or speech that goes against the accepted standards of politeness or propriety in a particular social situation.
Apinya felt it was wrong to talk loudly on the phone during the funeral service.
Apinya 覺得在喪禮上大聲講電話很不恰當。
pattern: 'it is wrong to + infinitive' for social judgment
In some cultures, it is considered wrong to wear shoes inside someone's home.
在某些文化中，穿鞋子進別人家被認為是不恰當的。
The teacher told the students it was wrong to laugh at someone else's mistake.
老師告訴學生，嘲笑別人的錯誤是不對的。
At the formal dinner, Jiwoo felt it was wrong to start eating before the host.
在正式晚宴上，Jiwoo 覺得在主人家開始用餐前就先吃是不恰當的。
- acceptable
allowed or approved by social standards
- appropriate
suitable for the particular social setting
文法句型
it is wrong to + infinitive
feel it is wrong to + infinitive
用法筆記
Distinguish from the b2 batch sense 'morally unacceptable' (about ethics and conscience). This sense is about social convention and politeness — what is considered rude or improper in a given setting, not about universal right and wrong.
常見錯誤
6. used in questions or statements to ask about or describe a problem, difficulty,
怎麼了
詢問困擾或問題原因
used in questions or statements to ask about or describe a problem, difficulty, or cause of unhappiness that someone has.
Sahil noticed that Élise had been quiet all evening and asked her what was wrong.
Sahil 注意到 Élise 整晚都很安靜，於是問她怎麼了。
pattern: 'ask someone what is wrong' for expressing concern
The dog kept whining by the door, and Ingrid knew something was wrong.
那隻狗一直對著門口哀叫，Ingrid 知道一定出了什麼事。
Eleni looked at her daughter's unhappy face and could tell something was wrong.
Eleni 看著女兒不開心的臉，就知道有事不對勁。
Ava knew something was wrong when she saw her brother's worried face at the door.
Ava 看到哥哥憂心忡忡地站在門口，就知道出了什麼事。
- the matter
used interchangeably in 'What's the matter?' — equally common for expressing concern
- amiss
formal; 'something is amiss' is less common in everyday conversation
文法句型
what is wrong?
something is wrong
what is wrong with + noun phrase
ask + noun + what is wrong
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used with the verbs 'be', 'seem', or 'look'. The question phrase 'What's wrong?' is a fixed expression used to show concern, not to request factual information. The pattern 'something is wrong with [person/thing]' can also indicate a problem.
常見錯誤
7. describes an object positioned with its front side where the back normally sits
反向的
前後或正反位置相反的
describes an object positioned with its front side where the back normally sits — for instance, a shirt worn with the tag in front
Christopher wore his sweater the wrong way around and only noticed at dinner.
Christopher 把毛衣穿反了，直到吃晚飯才發現。
collocation: the wrong way around
The photo was printed the wrong way around, so everyone in the picture looks reversed.
那張照片印反了，所以照片裡每個人看起來都左右互調。
Linh hung the calendar the wrong way around, and Noa laughed when she saw it.
Linh 把月曆掛反了，Noa 笑著指出來。
The jacket label was sewn the wrong way around, so the brand name faces inward.
那件夾克的標籤縫反了，所以品牌名稱朝內。
- correct side
the proper orientation
- right way around
the expected orientation of an object
文法句型
noun + the wrong way around
the wrong way around/round
用法筆記
In American English, 'the wrong way around' is more common than 'the wrong way round'. This sense is almost always used after the noun it modifies, not before it.
8. going against what most people in a community or society consider to be morally
不道德的
違反社會道德標準的
going against what most people in a community or society consider to be morally acceptable — for example, cheating, lying to harm someone, or stealing
Hui believes it is wrong to lie to customers just to make a sale.
Hui 認為為了成交而對顧客說謊是不對的。
pattern: it + be + wrong + to-infinitive
The newspaper reported several wrong practices at the food factory that shocked local residents.
那家報紙報導了該食品工廠多項不當做法，令當地居民震驚不已。
Beatriz told her little brother that taking money from their mother's purse was wrong.
Beatriz 告訴弟弟，從媽媽錢包裡拿錢是不對的。
The principal told the students that bullying a classmate is wrong in any situation.
校長告訴學生，在任何情況下霸凌同學都是不對的。
文法句型
it + be + wrong + to-infinitive
wrong + noun
be + wrong + of + person + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 5 (NOT SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE) in the first adjective batch: sense 5 refers to behaviour that breaks social rules or etiquette (e.g. wearing casual clothes to a wedding), while this sense refers to behaviour that breaks ethical or moral standards (e.g. stealing, lying).
常見錯誤
9. describes a machine, piece of equipment, or system that is not operating normall
故障的
機器或系統運作不正常的
describes a machine, piece of equipment, or system that is not operating normally
The coffee machine went wrong again, so Imran bought drinks from the cafe downstairs.
咖啡機又壞了，所以 Imran 到樓下的咖啡店買飲料。
collocation: go wrong (of a machine)
Something is wrong with the oven — the food comes out raw on one side.
烤箱有問題——食物拿出來時有一邊還是生的。
pattern: something is wrong with [noun]
Something is wrong with Nila's laptop — half the keys do not respond.
Nila 的筆電有問題——半數按鍵都沒有反應。
The vending machine on the second floor went wrong and swallowed Felix's coins.
二樓的販賣機壞了，把 Felix 的硬幣吞了進去。
- broken
more common and general; implies the machine cannot be used at all
- faulty
more formal; suggests a manufacturing defect or design flaw
- malfunctioning
more formal; often used in technical or official contexts
文法句型
something + be + wrong
something + go + wrong
there + be + something + wrong + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (NOT CORRECT) and sense 6 (SOMETHING WRONG) from the first batch, this sense applies specifically to machines and systems. The natural way to express this is 'go wrong' (for a single event) or 'something is wrong with [machine]' (for a state). This sense does NOT take a that-clause.
常見錯誤
wrong — 副詞
1. used after an action verb to say that a result contains errors or is not as it o
錯誤地
以不正確的方式做
used after an action verb to say that a result contains errors or is not as it ought to be — for example, spelling a word wrong or reading a sign wrong.
Yasmin spelled my surname wrong on the wedding invitation.
Yasmin 在婚禮邀請函上把我的姓氏拼錯了。
verb + wrong — spelling wrong
The delivery driver read the street name wrong and left the package next door.
送貨司機看錯了街道名稱，把包裹留在了隔壁。
verb + wrong — reading wrong
Owen added the numbers wrong, so the total was about two thousand dollars less.
Owen 把數字加錯了，所以總額少了大約兩千美元。
Linh copied the phone number wrong and could not reach the clinic.
Linh 抄錯了電話號碼，結果聯絡不上那家診所。
- incorrectly
more formal; used in written or careful speech
- inaccurately
suggests a lack of precision rather than a full error
文法句型
verb + wrong
用法筆記
Follows the verb directly — do not place an adverb like 'very' or 'quite' between the verb and 'wrong'.
常見錯誤
2. making an error in how you answer a question or understand what someone says or
答錯；誤解
回答或理解上有錯誤
making an error in how you answer a question or understand what someone says or means — typically used with 'get' or 'have'.
I got the final question wrong because I misread the date in the passage.
我答錯了最後一題，因為我看錯了文章裡的日期。
get + object + wrong — answering
Tara thought the meeting was on Tuesday, but she had the day wrong.
Tara 以為會議在星期二，但她把日期搞錯了。
You have understood me wrong — I never said the project was cancelled.
你誤解了我的意思——我從沒說過這個專案被取消了。
The students got the history question wrong because the textbook had a misprint.
學生們把那道歷史題答錯了，因為課本上有一處印刷錯誤。
- misunderstand
emphasises the comprehension error; more formal
- mistake
used as a verb; 'I mistook her meaning'
文法句型
get + noun phrase + wrong
have + noun phrase + wrong
用法筆記
Commonly occurs in the fixed expression 'get something wrong' to mean 'misunderstand'. Compare with sense 4, which is a more general statement of error.
常見錯誤
3. used to describe a plan, event, or situation that does not develop as expected a
出岔子
情況不如預期而變糟
used to describe a plan, event, or situation that does not develop as expected and instead becomes unpleasant or unsuccessful.
Everything went wrong on our wedding day — it rained and the band did not show up.
婚禮當天什麼都出了岔子——下起大雨，樂團也沒來。
go wrong — situation fails
The business deal went wrong when the main investor pulled out at the last minute.
那筆生意在最後關頭出了問題，因為主要投資者臨時退出。
Their camping trip went wrong after a wildfire forced them to leave the forest early.
他們的露營之旅出了狀況，一場野火迫使他們提早離開森林。
The interview went wrong when Valentina realised she was in the wrong building.
面試出了差錯，因為 Valentina 發現自己走錯了大樓。
文法句型
go + wrong
用法筆記
Only used for events, situations, or plans — not for people. To say a person has problems, use 'things go wrong for someone'.
4. performing an action or producing a result that is not correct because of an err
弄錯
因失誤而產生錯誤結果
performing an action or producing a result that is not correct because of an error in judgment, calculation, or method.
Trang tried to assemble the bookshelf herself, but she did every step wrong.
Trang 試著自己組裝書架，但每一步都做錯了。
do + object + wrong — general error
If you enter the password wrong three times, the system will lock you out.
如果你連續三次輸入錯誤的密碼，系統會把你鎖在外面。
The chef followed the recipe wrong and the sauce turned out much too salty.
廚師照食譜做錯了步驟，結果醬汁變得超級鹹。
Talia set the alarm clock wrong and woke up two hours late for her exam.
Talia 把鬧鐘調錯了，考試那天晚了兩個小時才醒來。
文法句型
get + noun phrase + wrong
用法筆記
More general than sense 2 — it does not specifically imply misunderstanding; it covers any kind of action error. Frequently used with 'get', 'do', and 'follow'.
5. used to describe a machine or device that stops working properly or develops a f
故障
機器停止正常運作
used to describe a machine or device that stops working properly or develops a fault.
The washing machine went wrong again, so Dahlia had to call a repair man.
洗衣機又出問題了，Dahlia 只好打電話叫維修師傅來。
go wrong — mechanical fault
If your laptop goes wrong while still under warranty, the shop will fix it for free.
如果筆記型電腦在保固期內故障，店家會免費幫你修理。
The lift went wrong this morning and got stuck between the second and third floors.
今天早上電梯故障了，卡在二樓和三樓之間動不了。
The printer went wrong halfway through the job and jammed every sheet of paper.
印表機在印到一半時出了問題，每一張紙都卡住了。
- break down
more common for cars and large machines
- malfunction
formal or technical
文法句型
go + wrong
用法筆記
Only used for machines, devices, or mechanical systems. Do not use for software glitches — use 'crash' or 'freeze' instead.