rim
/rɪm/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈrim/ (ame, mw)
rim — noun
- rimsingular
- rimsplural
1. the raised or curved line where the top or outer surface of an object meets its
the raised or curved line where the top or outer surface of an object meets its side, especially on a round object such as a cup, bowl, glass, or plate
The hot tea left a brown stain along the rim of Mei-Lin's favourite mug.
collocation: rim of + container
Priya wiped the condensation off the rim of her water glass before taking a sip.
collocation: rim of a glass
The canyon walls rose sharply from the rim, dropping hundreds of metres into the valley below.
Rohan noticed a small crack on the rim of the bathroom sink.
Grandma's fancy plates have a thin gold line painted around their rims.
- bottom
the lowest part or surface of an object, opposite of the top rim
用法筆記
Often used with 'of' to specify the object: 'the rim of [something]'. Also common as a compound modifier before another noun, e.g. 'rim crack', 'rim edge'.
常見錯誤
2. the metal or hard plastic circular frame at the centre of a tyre, which attaches
the metal or hard plastic circular frame at the centre of a tyre, which attaches the tyre to the vehicle and is held in place by the wheel's spokes or solid centre
The delivery driver replaced a bent rim on his truck after hitting a deep pothole.
collocation: bent rim
Anika polished the chrome rims of her bicycle until they shone in the late afternoon sun.
collocation: chrome rims
That sports car model comes with lightweight alloy rims as part of the premium package.
A loose rim can cause the tyre to lose air pressure slowly over several days of driving.
The mechanic suggested upgrading to steel rims for better durability on rough mountain roads.
用法筆記
In everyday speech, 'wheel' sometimes substitutes for 'rim' (e.g. 'I need new wheels'), but in technical or repair contexts, 'rim' refers specifically to the outer ring, not the complete wheel assembly with tyre.
常見錯誤
rim — verb
- rimpresent simple I / you / we / they
- rims3rd person singular
- rimming-ing form
- rimmedpast simple
1. to go along or around the edge of something, forming a border or frame that mark
to go along or around the edge of something, forming a border or frame that marks the boundary — for example, trees rimming a lake, or a glass rimmed with salt
Tall pine trees rim the entire lake, creating a natural wall of green that blocks the wind.
subject: natural features rimming a landscape
The bartender rimmed the cocktail glass with salt before pouring in the lime juice and tequila.
passive: be rimmed with + substance
Deep red curtains rimmed the stage, giving the old theatre a warm and dramatic feel.
Yuki's eyes were rimmed with tiredness after two days of travelling with a bad cold.
Snow-capped mountains rim the northern edge of the valley all through the winter months.
文法句型
rim + object
be rimmed with + substance
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive form 'be rimmed with [something]' to describe what forms the border. The subject is typically a large area (lake, valley, stage) and the object is what creates the edge (trees, curtains, mountains).
常見錯誤
2. (in basketball) to roll or spin around the metal ring that holds the net, withou
(in basketball) to roll or spin around the metal ring that holds the net, without dropping through it cleanly — used when a shot hits the edge and circles before falling in or bouncing out
The basketball rimmed the hoop twice before finally dropping through the net for two points.
basketball: rim + hoop as direct object
Diego watched his three-point shot rim around the basket and spin out, missing by less than a centimetre.
The crowd gasped as the ball rimmed along the edge of the hoop and dropped in just before the buzzer.
With two seconds left on the clock, Elena's free throw rimmed the circle and bounced harmlessly away.
文法句型
rim + the hoop/rim/basket
rim + preposition phrase
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in basketball commentary or description. The subject is always a ball, and the object or preposition complement refers to the metal hoop. Intransitive use follows patterns like 'rim around/along [the hoop/basket]'.