arrow

IPA/ˈærəʊ/
KK[ˈæro]IPA/ˈærəʊ/

arrow — noun

  • arrowsingular
  • arrowsplural

1. a straight, thin weapon that has a pointed head on the front and fins on the bac

1.名詞A2
釋義

a straight, thin weapon that has a pointed head on the front and fins on the back, launched when an archer pulls the bowstring and lets go, used for hunting, archery competitions, and warfare.

例句

The hunter pulled back the bowstring and released the arrow toward the deer.

collocation: release an arrow / shoot an arrow

A wooden arrow with blue feathers stuck out of the target at the archery range.

collocation: arrow + target / archery range

同義詞
  • bolt

    a short, thick arrow shot from a crossbow, heavier than a regular arrow

  • dart

    a small, light projectile thrown by hand rather than shot from a bow

  • projectile

    a broad term covering anything thrown or fired through the air, including bullets and rocks

用法筆記

Often used in the fixed phrase 'bow and arrow' to describe archery equipment as a set. The plural form 'arrows' is common when referring to ammunition carried by an archer or soldier.

常見錯誤

❌She shot a bow at the target.' (when referring to the projectile)
✅She shot an arrow at the target.
💡'bow' is the weapon that launches the arrow, not the projectile itself.

2. a graphic mark formed by a line ending in a V-shaped point, used on signs, maps,

2.名詞A2
釋義

a graphic mark formed by a line ending in a V-shaped point, used on signs, maps, and screens to indicate direction or position.

例句

Follow the red arrow on the wall to find the emergency exit.

imperative: follow the arrow

On the map, a large arrow shows the quickest route to the train station.

同義詞
  • pointer

    a more general term for anything that indicates direction, including a cursor on a screen or a hand on a dial

  • marker

    a sign or symbol used to show a position or path, broader than an arrow shape

  • indicator

    a device or symbol that gives information, often found on dashboards or control panels

用法筆記

Common in instructional contexts such as manuals, road signs, and software interfaces. The arrow symbol is often combined with a noun describing its location ('arrow on the screen', 'arrow on the sign').