引言
在英语学习中，join 和 take part in 都可以表示“参加”的意思，但它们的使用场景和语法结构存在明显差异。 混淆二者可能导致表达不地道甚至语法错误。本专题将通过对比、例句和常见误区，帮助你精准掌握这两个表达。
一、“Join” 的用法
核心含义： 加入某个组织、团体、队伍，或成为其中一员。
- 后接人：表示和某人一起做某事（join sb. in doing sth.）
- 后接组织/团体：如 club, team, party, army 等
- 不能直接接活动（如 meeting, game, discussion）——这是常见错误！
✅ I joined the chess club last year.
✅ She joined us for dinner.
✅ They invited him to join the company.
✅ She joined us for dinner.
✅ They invited him to join the company.
❌ He joined the meeting. （错误！应使用 take part in）
✅ He took part in the meeting.
✅ He took part in the meeting.
二、“Take Part In” 的用法
核心含义： 参与某项活动、事件或过程，强调“参与行为”本身。
- 后接具体的活动、事件、比赛、讨论等
- 不能用于加入组织或成为成员
- 常用于正式或书面语境
✅ Over 200 students took part in the science fair.
✅ Did you take part in the charity run?
✅ Everyone is encouraged to take part in the discussion.
✅ Did you take part in the charity run?
✅ Everyone is encouraged to take part in the discussion.
❌ She took part in the football team. （错误！应使用 join）
✅ She joined the football team.
✅ She joined the football team.
三、对比总结
| 表达 | 适用对象 | 示例 |
|---|---|---|
join |
组织、团体、人 | join a club, join the army, join us |
take part in |
活动、事件、比赛 | take part in a debate, take part in the Olympics |
四、小测验（自测）
请选择正确的表达填空：
- She wants to ______ the volunteer group. → join
- He didn’t ______ the school trip because he was sick. → take part in
- Would you like to ______ our game of basketball? → join（注意：这里 join us in the game 也可，但直接说 join the game 较少见；更自然的说法是 “join us”）