repetition 与 repeat 的区别

在英语学习中,repetitionrepeat 经常被混淆。虽然它们都与“重复”有关,但词性和用法截然不同。本文将从多个角度详细解析两者的区别,帮助你更准确地使用它们。

1. 词性不同

Repeat 是一个动词(也可作名词,但较少见),表示“重复做某事”或“复述”。

Repetition 是一个名词,指“重复的行为”或“重复的内容”。

2. 基本含义与用法

Repeat (v.):强调动作本身,即“再次做/说”。

• Please repeat the sentence after me.
• She had to repeat the exam because she failed.

Repetition (n.):强调重复这一现象或结果,常用于描述语言、练习、设计等中的重复元素。

• The repetition of key phrases helps memorization.
• Too much repetition in music can be boring.

3. 对比表格

项目 repeat repetition
词性 动词(主要) 名词
强调点 动作(去做重复) 状态或结果(重复本身)
常见搭配 repeat a word, repeat a grade, repeat yourself avoid repetition, endless repetition, practice through repetition
例句 He repeated his question twice. The repetition of the chorus made the song catchy.

4. 常见误区

❌ 错误:I need more repeat to remember it.
✅ 正确:I need more repetition to remember it.

因为“需要更多重复”指的是“重复的次数或过程”,是名词概念,所以必须用 repetition

5. 小测试(JavaScript 交互)

请选择正确的单词填空:

“Language learning benefits from constant ______.”