基本含义
attend 表示“出席、参加”,强调的是“到场”这一行为,不一定参与其中。
take part in 表示“参与、参加”,强调的是积极地加入并参与活动过程。
用法对比
- attend:通常用于会议、课程、婚礼、讲座等正式或半正式场合。
例句:She attended the conference but didn’t speak.(她出席了会议但没有发言。) - take part in:多用于需要互动、合作或主动参与的活动,如比赛、讨论、运动等。
例句:He took part in the school debate competition.(他参加了学校的辩论赛。)
关键区别总结
attend= 出席(可能只是旁观)take part in= 参与(有实际行动)- 不能互换:你可以说 “attend a concert”(听音乐会),但不能说 “take part in a concert”(除非你是表演者)。
常见错误示例
❌ I took part in the lecture.
✅ I attended the lecture.
❌ She attended the football match as a player.
✅ She took part in the football match as a player.