Aware vs. Conscious: 英语单词辨析

“Aware” 和 “conscious” 两个词都表示“意识到的”,但它们之间存在细微的差别。 “Aware” 通常指对周围环境、情况或事实有所察觉,而 “conscious” 则更侧重于对自身思想、感觉和行动的觉知。 简单来说,“aware” 指的是对外部世界的意识,“conscious” 则指的是对自身内部世界的意识。

让我们来看一些例句:

  • Aware:

    • English: I was aware of a strange noise outside.

    • Chinese: 我意识到外面有奇怪的声音。(Wǒ yìshí dào wàimiàn yǒu qíguài de shēngyīn.)

    • English: She wasn't aware of the danger.

    • Chinese: 她没有意识到危险。(Tā méiyǒu yìshí dào wéixiǎn.)

    • English: He became aware that he was making a mistake.

    • Chinese: 他意识到自己犯了一个错误。(Tā yìshí dào zìjǐ fàn le yīgè cuòwù.)

  • Conscious:

    • English: I'm conscious of my own shortcomings.

    • Chinese: 我意识到自己的不足。(Wǒ yìshí dào zìjǐ de bùzú.)

    • English: She was conscious of being watched.

    • Chinese: 她意识到有人在看着她。(Tā yìshí dào yǒurén zài kànzhe tā.)

    • English: He was conscious but unable to speak.

    • Chinese: 他有意识,但是说不出话。(Tā yǒu yìshí, dànshì shuō bù chū huà.)

注意,在一些情况下,“conscious” 可以指“清醒的”,例如最后一个例句。而“aware” 通常不会这样用。 另外,“conscious” 也常用于表达某种有意的行为,例如“conscious effort”(有意识的努力)。

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