blowing
blowing — verb
- blowingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- blowings3rd person singular
- blowinging-ing form
- blowingedpast simple
1. When moving air or wind blows, it travels from one place to another. The force o
When moving air or wind blows, it travels from one place to another. The force of moving air can push objects as it passes by them.
A cold wind blew across the beach, lifting grains of sand into the air.
blow + adverb/preposition — wind moving in a direction
The autumn wind blew dry leaves into small piles along the garden wall.
blow + object + adverb — wind pushing objects
Salma's umbrella blew inside out when the sudden storm hit the park.
Folake opened the kitchen window so fresh air could blow through the room.
A strong gust blew Noor's homework off the table and into the yard.
- calm
to become still — when the wind stops moving
文法句型
blow (intransitive — the wind / wind blows)
blow + object + adverb/preposition
blow + adverb/preposition (for direction)
用法筆記
The subject is usually 'wind', 'breeze', 'gust', 'storm', or a similar weather word in intransitive uses. In transitive uses, the object is the thing moved by the air flow.
常見錯誤
2. To force air from your mouth through a musical instrument so that it produces a
To force air from your mouth through a musical instrument so that it produces a sound, or to create a sound in this way.
The trumpet player blew a loud note to signal the start of the parade.
blow + [musical note] — producing a sound on a brass instrument
Eli learned to blow a simple tune on the harmonica during music class.
Noor blew gently into the wooden flute, producing a soft, clear sound.
Owen stood at the front of the stage and blew into the silver clarinet.
文法句型
blow + [musical instrument]
blow + [note/tune]
blow into + [instrument]
用法筆記
The object can be the instrument itself ('blow a trumpet') or the sound produced ('blow a note'). 'Blow into' is used when the instrument name follows a preposition.
3. To use the air in your lungs to push air out through your nose, removing liquid
To use the air in your lungs to push air out through your nose, removing liquid or mucus to keep the nasal passages clear.
Anong blew her nose loudly after walking home in the cold winter rain.
blow one's nose — clearing mucus by forcing air out
The doctor handed Camille a tissue and asked her to blow her nose gently.
Heloísa blew her nose three times during the long bus ride through the mountains.
The little boy tried to blow his nose but made a funny sound by mistake.
文法句型
blow + one's + nose
用法筆記
The object must always include a possessive determiner ('my', 'your', 'his', 'her') before 'nose'. 'Blow the nose' without a possessive is incorrect.
常見錯誤
4. To touch your hand with your lips and then blow toward another person, to show f
To touch your hand with your lips and then blow toward another person, to show friendly or loving feelings from a distance.
The little girl blew a kiss to her mother before climbing onto the school bus.
blow + a kiss + to + someone — sending a gesture of affection
From the stage, Owen blew kisses to the cheering crowd below the lights.
Nala blew a kiss across the table and her grandmother smiled with joy.
Gita blew a kiss toward the camera before the show began.
文法句型
blow + someone + a kiss
blow + a kiss + to + someone
用法筆記
Commonly used with the double-object pattern ('blow someone a kiss') or with 'to/toward' ('blow a kiss to someone'). The gesture is playful or affectionate, not romantic by default.
5. To shape very hot, soft glass into a useful or decorative object by forcing air
To shape very hot, soft glass into a useful or decorative object by forcing air through a tube into the glass.
Min watched a glassmaker blow a beautiful vase from a ball of molten glass.
blow + [glass object] — shaping by forcing air into hot glass
The skilled artisan blew delicate ornaments in her small workshop near Kyoto.
At the factory, workers blow bottles from heated glass using long metal pipes.
Students in the glassblowing class learned to blow cups and small bowls.
文法句型
blow + [glass object]
blow + [object] from + [material]
用法筆記
Almost always used transitively with the object being the glass item produced. The material ('glass', 'molten glass') typically follows 'from'.
6. To damage or destroy something using an explosion, bomb, or as a result of a mec
To damage or destroy something using an explosion, bomb, or as a result of a mechanical or electrical failure.
A power surge during the storm blew the main transformer behind the hospital.
blow + [electrical component] — damage from power surge
The ancient water heater blew a valve, flooding half of the basement floor.
The old car engine blew a gasket after hours of driving in desert heat.
When the compressor motor blew a bearing, the entire cooling system shut down.
- repair
to fix something that has been damaged or broken
文法句型
blow + object + up
blow up + object
blow + [engine/fuse/gasket] — damage by mechanical failure
用法筆記
With 'up', the meaning is deliberate destruction by explosives. Without 'up' and with a mechanical object (engine, gasket, fuse), the meaning is accidental damage from excess pressure or heat. Distinguish from sibling sense 9 (intentional explosion to destroy) — this sense includes accidental failures.
常見錯誤
7. When an electrical fuse blows, or when a device blows a fuse, a thin wire inside
When an electrical fuse blows, or when a device blows a fuse, a thin wire inside the device melts because too much electricity passes through it, cutting off the power.
When Zuri plugged in the heater, the fuse blew and all the lights went out.
intransitive: fuse + blow
The old toaster in Arjun's kitchen blew a fuse every time he pressed the lever.
transitive: blow a fuse
A power surge during the storm caused the main fuse box to blow.
If you plug too many devices into one socket, you might blow a fuse.
文法句型
blow + a + fuse (transitive)
fuse + blow (intransitive)
用法筆記
In this sense, the subject can be either the fuse itself (intransitive: 'the fuse blew') or the device/person causing the overload (transitive: 'I blew a fuse').
常見錯誤
8. When a tyre suddenly bursts while the vehicle is in use, the air trapped inside
When a tyre suddenly bursts while the vehicle is in use, the air trapped inside escapes at once, leaving the wheel flat.
A tyre blew on the highway at speed, but Caleb managed to pull over safely.
intransitive: tyre + blew
The delivery truck's rear tyre blew just as it entered the narrow street.
Dewi heard a loud pop and immediately knew that a tyre had blown.
Driving on old, worn tyres increases the risk that one will suddenly blow.
文法句型
tyre + blow
用法筆記
Only used for tyres and similar inflatable containers. Commonly used in the simple past ('blew') or perfect tenses ('has blown').
常見錯誤
9. to use explosive force to violently break something apart, sending pieces outwar
to use explosive force to violently break something apart, sending pieces outward in different directions.
The mining crew used dynamite to blow a tunnel through the solid rock face.
transitive: blow + [object] — intentional explosive use
Demolition experts blew the old stadium down in less than fifteen seconds.
blow + [structure] + down — controlled demolition
Army engineers blew the damaged bridge apart to prevent the enemy from crossing.
The construction company blew a path through the mountain for the new highway.
- build
constructing rather than destroying
文法句型
blow + object + into/off/apart
用法筆記
Often used with a preposition phrase describing what happens to the object ('into pieces', 'off the roof', 'apart'). Not used for gradual destruction.
常見錯誤
10. to quickly use up a big sum of cash on non-essential items, often depleting all
to quickly use up a big sum of cash on non-essential items, often depleting all available funds.
Nikos blew his entire month's salary on a new gaming computer and accessories.
blow + amount + on + something
After winning the lottery, Esteban blew most of the money within two years.
Sade blew over three thousand dollars on concert tickets and meals during the trip.
Asher tends to blow his bonus on gadgets that gather dust on a shelf.
- squander
more formal; implies waste of an opportunity or resource
- splash out
British informal; suggests treating oneself rather than being careless
文法句型
blow + amount/object + on + something
用法筆記
Always informal. The focus is on the large quantity of money and the lack of careful planning, not on what the money is spent on.
常見錯誤
blowing — noun
- blowingsingular
- blowingsplural
1. a forceful strike that lands on a person's body, delivered with the fist, a hand
a forceful strike that lands on a person's body, delivered with the fist, a hand, or an object such as a stick or bat
The boxer took a heavy blow to the jaw and fell to the floor.
collocation: take a blow — receive a hit
Adina managed to block the blow with her forearm.
collocation: block a blow — defend against a hit
A single blow from the hammer shattered the old stone wall.
Trang struck the metal bar three times, and each blow sent sparks flying.
It took only one well-aimed blow to knock the door off its hinges.
用法筆記
Commonly paired with verbs of receiving (take, receive, suffer) and verbs of delivering (deal, strike, land).
常見錯誤
2. a sudden event that causes harm, disappointment, or difficulty, especially when
a sudden event that causes harm, disappointment, or difficulty, especially when you did not expect it
Losing her job was a terrible blow for Sofia and her family.
pattern: a blow + for + [person/group]
The news of the factory closing came as a blow to the whole town.
pattern: come as a blow — suddenly cause disappointment
A sudden rise in prices dealt a serious blow to small businesses.
The team's defeat was a crushing blow to their hopes of winning the championship.
For the farmers, another year of drought was a bitter blow.
- setback
focuses on progress being stopped or slowed; less emotional than 'blow'
- shock
emphasises surprise and emotional impact
- disappointment
focuses on the emotional reaction rather than the event itself
- boost
something that helps or improves a situation
文法句型
blow + to + noun
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'to' (a blow to the economy) or 'for' (a blow for local residents). Often used with adjectives like serious, crushing, bitter, devastating.
常見錯誤
3. an action in which air is pushed out through the mouth or nose, or the natural m
an action in which air is pushed out through the mouth or nose, or the natural movement of air caused by the wind
Nadia gave the candle a quick blow and the room went dark.
pattern: give + [something] + a blow
A strong blow from the ocean swept the papers off the picnic table.
Hana wiped the dust off the camera lens with a gentle blow of her breath.
With one final blow, the child blew out all the candles on the birthday cake.
The window rattled each time a fresh blow of wind hit the house.
用法筆記
Often used with 'give' (give something a blow) or with 'of' to specify the source (a blow of wind, a blow of breath). Countable but usually singular.
4. a short walk taken outdoors for fresh air, exercise, or to clear the mind
a short walk taken outdoors for fresh air, exercise, or to clear the mind
After working indoors all morning, Yan went for a blow along the river.
pattern: go for a blow
The doctor told Ada to take a daily blow in the park for fresh air.
Even a short blow on the quiet beach felt like an adventure.
Piotr took the dog for a blow before the rain started.
On sunny weekends, the family enjoys a blow through the woods behind their house.
- stroll
a slow, relaxed walk, not necessarily for fresh air
- walk
more general; any journey on foot
- breath of fresh air
the experience of fresh air rather than the walk itself
用法筆記
Chiefly British and somewhat old-fashioned. Usually appears in the phrases 'go for a blow' or 'have a blow'.
5. an informal term for cannabis, especially when prepared for smoking
an informal term for cannabis, especially when prepared for smoking
The police found a small amount of blow inside the glove compartment.
slang use in legal/law enforcement context
Some of the older musicians in the band used to smoke blow after their shows.
Walid warned his younger brother to stay away from people who sell blow.
The documentary showed how easily teenagers in that neighbourhood could buy blow.
Jack had never tried blow and told his friends he was not interested.
用法筆記
Strongly informal slang. Avoid in serious or formal writing, where 'cannabis' or 'marijuana' is preferred.
6. an informal term for the illegal powdered drug cocaine
an informal term for the illegal powdered drug cocaine
Felipe had never seen blow until he attended that party in the city.
The movie shows how the main character became addicted to blow after losing his job.
collocation: addicted to blow
Customs officers at the airport found a package of blow hidden in a suitcase.
Sana read a news article about the rise in blow seizures at the border.
The charity runs programs to help young people who have a habit of using blow.
用法筆記
Strongly informal slang. Often used in crime, music, and nightlife contexts. 'Cocaine' is the appropriate term in neutral or formal registers.