基礎英語常見的錯誤 下面的英語字句，在基礎英語裡最為常用，可也是最常用錯的字句，而且因為錯誤不在於拼寫，軟件查不出來，所以即便英語為母語者也常搞錯。 1. We’re 和 were 錯：Were going to try one more time. 對：We’re going to try one more time. 註：“We’re” 是 “We are” 的縮寫。“Were” 是 “are” 的過去時動詞。 2. Ware 和 wear 對：You wear your clothes, but you sell your wares. 對：I always wear green on Saint Patrick’s Day. 對：The wear and tear of daily struggles can be seen on John’s face. 對：The saleslady from Xerox is here to peddle her wares. 對：You can buy dinner plates from houseware stores. 註：“Ware” 是商品或器皿。 3. Loose 和 lose 錯：I always loose at the casino. 對：I always lose when I bet against the house. 對：Your clothes are too loose. You should get a smaller size. 4. It's 和 its 對：It’s such a joy to visit Toronto. We always enjoy its cultural diversity. 錯：The car is overheating and its making that funny noise again. 對：The car is overheating and it's making that funny noise again. 註：“It’s”是 “it is” 的縮寫。 5. They're 和 their 和 there 錯：The managers are in they're weekly planning meeting. 對：The managers are in their weekly planning meeting. 錯：Workers must check there cell phones at the door, and their not happy about it. 對：Workers must check their cell phones at the door, and they're not happy about it. 6. i.e. 和 e.g. 錯：You can use any word processor (i.e. Microsoft Word). 對：You can use any word processor (e.g. Microsoft Word). 註：i.e. 是 "that is"; e.g. 是 "for example." 7. Affect 和 effect 錯：The power outage shouldn't effect any users during work hours. 對：The power outage shouldn't affect any users during work hours. 對：The power outage shouldn't have any effect on users. 對：We will effect several changes during the next phase. 8. Impact and affect 錯：The outage shouldn't impact any users during work hours. 對：The outage shouldn't affect any users during work hours. 對：The outage should have no impact on users during work hours. 註：Impact 不是動詞，可以考慮用 affect 來代替: 9. “You’re” 和 “your” 錯：Remember to service you're car on a regular basis. 對：Remember to service your car on a regular basis. 錯：Your right about the changes. 對：You're right about the changes. 10. Different than 和 different from 錯：This setup is different than the one at the main office. 對：This setup is different from the one at the main office. 對：This setup is better than the one at the main office. 11. Lay 和 lie 錯：I got dizzy and had to lay down. 對：I got dizzy and had to lie down. 對：Just lay those books over there. 12. Mary, marry 和 merry 對：I found my Mr. Right. We are going to get married. 對：Merry Christmas! 對：Let’s eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die. 註：”Marry”, “結婚”“嫁”“娶”，是動詞。 “Merry”, “快樂”，是形容詞，”Mary” 是名詞，是女人的名字。 13. All ready 和 already 對：Are we all ready yet? 對：Are we there already? 14. Except 和 accept 對：Everyone except John is married. John is the lone bachelor. 對：We must accept Mark’s proposal. We have no other choice. 15. Adapt 和 adept 和 adopt 對：We must adapt （適應）ourselves to the new environment. 對：John is adept（擅長） at swimming. 對：We must learn the customs of our new adopted country（移居國）. 對：He has adopted （接受，兼采）the ways of the Americans. 對：They are going to adopt （領養）a baby from China. 16. Bare 和 bear 對：In China many babies go bare-bottoms. They do not wear any pants. 對：I can’t bear the thought of you leaving me. 17. Anyone 和 any one 對：Did anyone see where the robber went? 對：Please give any one of the DVDs you have in stock. 18. Among 和 between 對：Becoming fluent in English seems to be among the many challenges faced by immigrants. 對：I often travel between Florida and New York. 註：“Among” 適用於三者或以上之間。”Between”只適用於兩者之間。 19. Borrow 和 lend 這兩個字有一樣的中譯：“借”，但在英語有大大的不同。 對：I borrowed a book from my teacher. 對：I will lend him a can opener. 對：I am going to lend my car to my brother. 20. Then 和 than 錯：The accounting department had more problems then we did. 對：The accounting department had more problems than we did. 註：當一個句子以 If 開頭時,你並不需要接着來一個 then. Then 完全是多餘的: 錯：If you can't get the computer to start, then you'll need to call Ted. 對：If you can't get the computer to start, you'll need to call Ted. 21. Could of, would of 和 could have, would have 錯：I could of installed that application by mistake. 對：I could have installed that application by mistake. 錯：I would of sent you a meeting notice, but you were out of town. 對：I would have sent you a meeting notice, but you were out of town. 22. Whether 和 weather 對：Americans will weather （安然度過）the financial storm and be once again a proud people. 對：The city of Calgary has very unpredictable weather（氣候）. 對：Whether（能否） America will again be prosperous, only time will tell. 23. Wonder 和 wander 對：This boy cannot sit still. He is constantly wandering about the room. 對：Mary always wonders whether John has any romantic interests in her. 您對這些文章可能也有興趣： 常用成語中英對照兼造句 精選口語英譯和造句 此文資料部分來自網絡 | 
