The Open Dictionary

count

noun

UK/kaʊnt/
US/kaʊnt/

Definitions of count noun

number(數字)

  1. C2Countable(可數名詞)

    the act of counting, or the total number of things counted

    計算；總計

    • After a quick count, I realized I had planted 25 different types of ferns.

      快速計算後，我發現我種了25種不同的蕨類植物。

    • The current employee count is approximately 31,500.

      目前的員工總數約為31,500人。

    • According to the latest count, we have 450 members.

      根據最新的統計，我們有450名成員。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)

    the act of counting the votes in an election, or the event when this happens

    （選舉）計票；選票數

    • Initial counts indicate Mr. Adams is in the lead.

      初步計票顯示亞當斯先生處於領先地位。

    • The candidate’s spouse and election representatives are also allowed to be present during the count.

      候選人的配偶和選舉代表也可以出席計票過程。

    • He lost by a 3% margin of votes and has contested the count in court.

      他以3%的票數差距落敗，並對計票結果提起訴訟。

  3. Countable(可數名詞)

    a scientifically measured amount of something

    （科學）計數；測量值

    • a high count of pollen

      花粉的高計數

    • a low count of blood cells/sperm

      血液細胞/精子的低計數

    • The lab performed a cell count.

      實驗室進行了細胞計數

rank(等級)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    a European man of the same social rank as an English earl

    （歐洲貴族稱號）伯爵

crime(罪行)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)law(法律)specialized(專業)

    a particular crime that a person is accused of

    （法律）指控的罪名

    • The prisoner was convicted on two counts of murder.

      該囚犯因兩項謀殺罪名被定罪。

    • He was indicted on six counts in total.

      他一共被指控了六項罪名。

opinion(意見)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    an opinion in a discussion or argument

    觀點；主張

    • I’m afraid I disagree with you on all/several counts.

      恐怕我在所有/幾個方面都不同意你的觀點。

    • I believe your count is correct on this point.

      我相信你在這點上的看法是正確的。

Phrases of count noun

  • lose count

    To be unable to remember the number of times something has occurred.

    不記得數目；記不清次數

    • I've lost count of how many times she's been late this month.

    我已經記不清她這個月遲到多少次了。

  • keep count

    To maintain a record of the quantity or frequency of something.

    記數

    • At the concert, I tried to keep count of how many songs I heard.

    在音樂會上，我試著記下我聽了多少首歌。

  • on the count of three, four, five, etc.

    Used to indicate the moment when an action or event will begin or occur simultaneously, after counting to a specified number.

    數到三（四，五等）的时候

    • On the count of three, I expect everyone to stand up.

    數到三時，我希望每個人都站起來。

verb

UK/kaʊnt/
US/kaʊnt/

Definitions of count verb

number(數字)

  1. B1Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to say numbers one after the other in order, or to calculate the number of people or things in a group

    （按順序）數；計算；計數

    • Let’s count out loud from one to ten.

      讓我們大聲從一數到十。

    • The teacher counted the students as they boarded the bus.

      老師在學生上公車時數了人數。

    • Count your money carefully to be sure it is all there.

      仔細數一下你的錢，以確保都在那裡。

value(價值)

  1. B2Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to have value or importance

    有價值；重要；要緊

    • I have always believed that happiness counts more than money.

      我一直認為幸福比金錢更重要。

    • My opinion doesn't count for anything around here.

      我的意見在這裡沒有任何價值。

    • Every person’s effort counts in this team.

      在這個團隊中，每個人的努力都很重要。

consider(考慮)

  1. C2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to consider or be considered as

    認為；視為

    • I count myself fortunate to have had such a good education.

      我認為自己很幸運能接受如此良好的教育。

    • I've had three jobs in the last five years, but one of them was unpaid, so it doesn't count.

      在過去五年裡，我做過三份工作，但其中一份是無薪的，所以不算在內。

    • I have always counted Sophia among my closest friends.

      我一直把蘇菲亞視為我最親密的朋友之一。

Phrases of count verb

  • count heads

    to determine the number of individuals present in a specific location or group

    計算在場人數

    • Before the meeting starts, the manager will usually count heads to ensure all relevant personnel are present.

    會議開始前，經理通常會清點人數以確保所有相關人員都在場。

Idioms

  • count the cost

    to begin to realize the negative consequences or impact of a previous action or decision.

    吃苦頭

    • He didn't save for retirement and is now starting to count the cost of that decision.

    他沒有為退休儲蓄，現在開始意識到這個決定帶來的負面影響。

  • count your blessings

    To be grateful for the positive aspects of one's life, often as a way to avoid becoming excessively unhappy about negative situations.

    感恩所擁有的美好事物，知足常樂

    • When you feel down, try to count your blessings; you'll find things aren't so bad.

    當你感到沮喪時，試著數算你的祝福；你會發現事情並沒有那麼糟。

  • Don't count your chickens before they're hatched

    This idiom is used to caution against relying on a favorable outcome before it has actually occurred.

    不要過早樂觀，免得樂極生悲。

    • They started celebrating before the contract was signed, which is like counting your chickens before they're hatched.

    他們在合約簽署之前就開始慶祝，這就像在雞蛋孵化之前就數小雞。

  • don't count your chickens before they're hatched

    This idiom is used to caution against being overly optimistic or making plans based on uncertain future events. It advises against counting on success before it is assured.

    不要過早樂觀

    • They haven't signed the contract yet, so don't count your chickens before they're hatched.

    他們還沒簽合約，所以別高興得太早。

  • could count something on (the fingers of) one hand

    Describes something that occurs very infrequently or exists in very small numbers; so few that it could almost be counted on one hand.

    屈指可數

    • I could count the number of times I've traveled abroad in my life on the fingers of one hand.

    我這輩子出國的次數，用一隻手的手指就能數完。

  • be out for the count

    To be in a state of deep sleep or unconsciousness, especially sleeping very soundly.

    沉睡

    • By the end of the match, the boxer was out for the count.

    比賽結束時，拳擊手已經昏迷不醒。

Phrasal Verbs of count

  • count on something

    to anticipate an event and make arrangements based on its occurrence

    期待；依賴；預料

    • I am counting on reaching an agreement at this meeting, so I have made all the necessary arrangements.

    我期待在這次會議上達成協議，所以我已經做好了所有必要的安排。

  • count something out

    to enumerate coins or notes individually as you place them down

    逐一點算

    • She counted out the bills on the table to ensure the amount was correct.

    她將鈔票逐一點算在桌上以確保金額正確。

  • count towards something

    to contribute to the completion or achievement of something

    被視為…的一部分

    • In this course, the credits from the internship can count towards the degree.

    在這門課程中，實習的學分可以計入學位。

  • count against someone/something

    to have a negative impact on someone or something, increasing the chances of failure

    對某人或某事不利；對其有負面影響

    • Arriving late for the interview will count against you.

    面試遲到會對你不利。

  • count someone in

    to ensure someone is included in a particular activity or plan

    將某人包括進去；把…計入

    • We're planning to go to the movies; do you want to join us? I'll count you in.

    我們計劃去看電影；你想加入我們嗎？我會把你算進去。

  • count on someone

    to trust that you can rely on someone with confidence

    信賴…；仰賴…

    • In tough times, I know I can count on my friends.

    在艱難時期，我知道我可以信賴我的朋友。

  • count someone out

    to exclude someone from participation in an activity or arrangement

    不算入；排除在外

    • Despite her injuries, the coach doesn't want to count her out of the team.

    儘管她受傷了，教練還是不想將她排除在隊伍之外。