boots

boots — noun

1. a type of strong shoe that covers the whole foot and reaches up to the ankle or

1.名詞A1
釋義

a type of strong shoe that covers the whole foot and reaches up to the ankle or higher, often worn in cold, wet, or outdoor conditions

例句

Wei pulled on his waterproof boots before stepping out into the heavy rain.

collocation: waterproof boots / pull on boots

The hiker's leather boots kept her feet warm and dry during the long mountain trek.

同義詞
  • wellingtons

    specifically rubber boots for wet weather, more common in British English

  • ankle boots

    shorter boots that reach only to the ankle, a subcategory

常見錯誤

❌I put on my boots and went to the formal dinner.
✅I put on my shoes and went to the formal dinner.
💡Boots are generally for outdoor, work, or sport use, not for formal occasions.

2. a type of shoe with studs or cleats on the bottom, worn for playing sports such

2.名詞A2
釋義

a type of shoe with studs or cleats on the bottom, worn for playing sports such as football, rugby, or baseball

例句

Jorge cleaned the mud off his football boots after the Saturday match.

collocation: football boots

Nora's rugby boots had metal studs that gave her a good grip on the wet grass.

同義詞
  • cleats

    the American English term for studded sports shoes

  • studs

    British informal term for football boots, also refers to the protrusions on the sole

用法筆記

In American English these are called 'cleats' rather than 'boots' for most field sports.

3. a storage area at the back of a car, used for carrying luggage, shopping, or oth

3.名詞B1
釋義

a storage area at the back of a car, used for carrying luggage, shopping, or other items

例句

Theo put the suitcases in the boot of the taxi before getting in.

collocation: in the boot of [a/the] car

Aisha opened the car boot and pulled out the picnic basket and blanket.

同義詞
  • trunk

    the American English term for the same compartment

用法筆記

British English only; the American equivalent is 'trunk'.

常見錯誤

❌I put my groceries in the boot of my car.' (used in US context)
✅I put my groceries in the trunk of my car.
💡American English uses 'trunk'; 'boot' sounds British to American readers.

4. the act of being forced to leave a job, usually because of poor performance or m

4.名詞B2
釋義

the act of being forced to leave a job, usually because of poor performance or misconduct

例句

After the accounting error was discovered, the manager was given the boot.

fixed phrase: to give someone the boot

Kenji knew he would get the boot if he arrived late for work one more time.

同義詞
  • the sack

    more common British informal term for being fired

  • the axe

    also informal, often implies a sudden or harsh dismissal

用法筆記

Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'to give someone the boot' or 'to get the boot'. Not used independently as a countable noun in this sense.

5. a forceful strike made with the foot against a person or object

5.名詞B1
釋義

a forceful strike made with the foot against a person or object

例句

Mei-Lin gave the stubborn door a hard boot and it finally swung open.

collocation: give [something] a boot

The horse delivered a sharp boot that caught the fence post and splintered it.

同義詞
  • kick

    the standard term for a strike with the foot, more common in all registers

用法筆記

This sense is quite informal and less common than 'kick'. Often used in the phrase 'give [something] a boot'.

6. a metal device locked onto the wheel of an illegally parked car to prevent it fr

6.名詞B2
釋義

a metal device locked onto the wheel of an illegally parked car to prevent it from being driven away, removed only after a fine is paid

例句

Olu came back to his car and found a boot on the front wheel because the meter had expired.

collocation: put a boot on [a wheel]

The parking enforcement officer placed a boot on the van that had been blocking the fire hydrant.

同義詞
  • wheel clamp

    the British English term for the same device

  • Denver boot

    a brand name that has become a generic term in the US

用法筆記

This sense is more common in American English; the equivalent British term is 'wheel clamp' or 'clamp'.

boots — verb