✔ 最佳答案
Study 同 learn 作為動詞時,的確很相似,有時候兩字可以通用,如 BBC 《Learning English》這個例子:
I am studying English. = I am learning English.
不過,兩者也有很多不同之處:
(1) 查 Merrian-Webster 字典, study 的意思是:
to read in detail especially with the intention of learning
而 learn 的意思則是:
to gain knowledge or understanding of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience
各自的詮譯都有引用對方,顯示兩者關係真的很密切。
不過,分別也就在這兩句中。
第一,你可以看到 study 是為了達到 learning 的目的而仔細閱讀,
因此,你可以讀了很多,但卻沒有學到任何東西,如:
I studied algebra all day yesterday but didn't learn anything.
第二, learn 除了可以透過 study ,也可以透過 instruction 或 experience 來獲取知識。
所以,一些透過專人教授或個人經驗獲得的知識,都是用 learn 這字,尤其是個人技能,如:
I learned swimming from my father.
I am learning how to drive.
就是因為這兩點,我們可以說:
You can study without learning and you can learn without studying.
(2) Learn 可以解作「獲知」, study 則不能,如:
I was shocked when I learned that he is dead.
(3) Learn 可以解作「吸取教訓」或「認識到」, study 則不能,如:
You should learn from your mistakes.
I learned not to argue with him.
(4) Learn 可以解作「記住」, study 則不能,如:
I don't know how actors manage to learn all those lines.