collides

IPA/kəˈlaɪd/
KK[kəlˈaɪdz]IPA/kəˈlaɪd/

collides — verb

  • collidespresent simple I / you / we / they
  • collideses3rd person singular
  • collidesing-ing form
  • collidesedpast simple

1. When two moving objects hit each other with force, especially vehicles, people m

1.動詞不及物B1
釋義

When two moving objects hit each other with force, especially vehicles, people moving fast, or parts of a machine.

例句

The bus collided with a delivery truck at the junction this morning.

collide with + object: standard pattern for physical impact

Two cyclists collided on the narrow path and both ended up in a ditch.

同義詞
  • crash into

    stronger and implies damage or a loud noise; more common in news reports about vehicles

  • hit

    more general and less formal; can describe any degree of contact, not just violent

  • smash into

    implies breaking and destruction with great force

反義詞
  • miss

    when two objects move past each other without touching

  • avoid

    when one object successfully stays away from another

文法句型

collide with [something/someone]

two things collide

用法筆記

Frequently used with the preposition 'with' to specify the second object. The subject can be one or both of the colliding things: 'The car collided with a van' or 'The car and the van collided.'

常見錯誤

❌The car collided the wall.
✅The car collided with the wall.
💡'collide' is intransitive and always needs 'with' before the second object.
❌She collided him.
✅She collided with him.
💡'collide' cannot take a direct object; use 'with' to introduce the second person.

2. When opinions, interests, plans, or personalities are so different that they can

2.動詞不及物B2
釋義

When opinions, interests, plans, or personalities are so different that they cannot exist together or agree.

例句

The mayor's view on the new tax law collides with the council's position.

abstract use: view collides with position

Ziad's plan to travel collided with his final exam schedule.

同義詞
  • clash

    stronger and more emotional; suitable for people in active disagreement

  • conflict

    more formal; common in academic or professional writing about ideas

  • contradict

    specifically about statements or evidence that cannot both be true

反義詞
  • agree

    when opinions or plans fit well together

  • match

    when two things are compatible or suit each other

文法句型

[abstract noun] collides with [abstract noun]

two things collide

用法筆記

Subject is usually an abstract noun (opinions, interests, schedules, goals) rather than a person. For people in active disagreement, 'clash' or 'disagree' are more natural choices.

常見錯誤

❌My opinion collides yours.
✅My opinion collides with yours.
💡even in the abstract sense, 'collide' requires 'with' before the second item.
❌The two brothers collided about the will.
✅The two brothers clashed about the will.
💡use 'clash' for people arguing; 'collide' sounds unnatural with people as the main subject.