message
/ˈmɛsədʒ/KK
mɛ·sədʒ
變化形
messages
1.
訊息；留言
透過手機、網路、電話、書信或他人轉達給某人的資訊或話語。
用法：可數名詞。若泛指多則訊息，通常用複數；「傳訊息給某人」常說 send someone a message 或 send a message to someone。
My teacher left a message saying that tomorrow's class will start later.
老師留了訊息，說明天的課會晚一點開始。
Please send me a message when you arrive at the MRT station.
你到捷運站時，請傳訊息給我。
2.
主旨；寓意；要傳達的觀念
演講、廣告、影片、故事或行動想讓人理解並記住的核心觀念。
用法：常搭配介系詞 in 或 of，例如 the message in the film、the message of the campaign。
The message is that small daily choices can make less waste.
這個訊息是：每天做一些小選擇，就能製造更少的垃圾。
Although the film was funny, its message about family was serious.
雖然這部電影很好笑，但它傳達的家庭觀念很嚴肅。
3.
暗示；警告
藉由行動、決定或情況間接傳達的態度、立場或警告。
用法：send a message 可指「傳達明確態度或警告」，不一定真的有文字訊息。
Following safety rules sends the message that safety matters.
遵守安全規則傳達出重視安全的訊息。
The school sent a clear message that being mean to other students was not OK.
學校清楚表示，對其他學生不好是不可以的。
常見錯誤
Please message to me when you get home.
Please message me when you get home.／Please send me a message when you get home.
He gave me a message that he will be late.
He left me a message saying that he would be late.
I received many message from my classmates.
I received many messages from my classmates.
The teacher's message is very meaningful meaning.
The teacher's message is very meaningful.／The teacher's message has an important meaning.
相關字詞
學習提示
・message 最常指可傳送或留下的「訊息」；談電影、故事或廣告時，則常指「主旨」或「寓意」。
・「收到訊息」可說 get a message；手機或通訊軟體上的新訊息也常說 get a message。
・message 也可作動詞，表示「傳訊息給」；例如 I messaged my sister after school。