shouts

IPA/ʃaʊt/
KK[ʃˈaʊts]IPA/ʃaʊt/

shouts — verb

  • shoutspresent simple I / you / we / they
  • shoutses3rd person singular
  • shoutsing-ing form
  • shoutsedpast simple

1. to produce words with your voice at a very high volume, so that people far away

1.動詞及物 / 不及物A2
釋義

to produce words with your voice at a very high volume, so that people far away or in a noisy place can understand what you say

例句

Owen shouted across the field to tell his friends it was time for dinner.

shout across + location phrase

Mira tried to shout over the train noise, but Mateo could not hear her.

shout over + noise/distraction

同義詞
  • yell

    more common in American English; similar meaning but often suggests a sharper, less controlled sound.

  • call

    shout in order to get someone's attention or pass information; less intense volume.

  • bellow

    shout very loudly with a deep, powerful voice; less common than shout.

反義詞
  • whisper

    speak very quietly without using the vocal cords.

  • murmur

    speak in a low, soft voice that is hard to hear.

文法句型

shout + preposition + noun phrase

shout + that-clause

shout + noun phrase

用法筆記

Commonly used with prepositions like 'across', 'over', 'from', and 'to' to indicate direction or obstacle. The object can be the words spoken or a that-clause.

常見錯誤

❌She shouted to him, but he could not hear because of the music.' (correct as is; but note 'shout at' = anger, 'shout to' = over distance).
✅She shouted to her friend across the street.
💡'shout to' is for distance, 'shout at' is for anger.

2. to raise your voice to an extreme level as a way of letting out a powerful emoti

2.動詞及物 / 不及物A2
釋義

to raise your voice to an extreme level as a way of letting out a powerful emotion, whether you feel furious, frightened, thrilled, or overjoyed

例句

Takeshi shouted with joy when his team scored the winning goal at the last second.

shout with + emotion (joy/anger/fear)

Brooke shouted angrily at the driver who nearly hit her bicycle on the narrow road.

shout + adverb + at + person

同義詞
  • scream

    a much higher-pitched, more intense sound, often from fear or pain.

  • yell

    very similar to 'shout' but slightly more informal and common in American English.

  • roar

    a very loud, deep shout, often from anger or excitement; also used for animals.

反義詞
  • whisper

    speak very quietly.

  • mutter

    speak in a low voice, often showing dissatisfaction without being heard clearly.

文法句型

shout + preposition + noun phrase (at/to)

shout + noun phrase

shout + with + emotion noun

用法筆記

Frequently used with 'at' followed by a person (showing anger directed at them). 'Shout with' or 'shout in' describes the emotion itself. This sense differs from sense 1, which focuses on volume for communication rather than emotional release.

常見錯誤

❌I shouted to my sister for breaking my phone.' (implies calling over a distance, not anger).
✅I shouted at my sister for breaking my phone.
💡'shout at' expresses anger; 'shout to' means calling across a space.

3. to call out loudly in order to make someone notice you or to ask for assistance

3.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

to call out loudly in order to make someone notice you or to ask for assistance

例句

Sirin shouted for help when the elevator stopped between floors and would not open.

shout for + (help/assistance)

Owen shouted his brother's name across the crowded train station to get his attention.

shout + noun phrase (name) for attention

同義詞
  • call out

    phrasal verb meaning to shout to attract attention; slightly less intense.

  • cry out

    often implies urgency or distress.

  • summon

    formal; to call someone to come.

文法句型

shout + for + noun phrase

shout + to + someone

shout + noun phrase (someone's name)

用法筆記

The object of this sense is usually someone's name, a call for help, or a message meant to alert. Unlike sense 1, the focus is not on the volume itself but on the purpose of getting someone's notice.

常見錯誤

❌He shouted his friend when he saw him.' (missing preposition).
✅He shouted to his friend when he saw him.
💡'shout to someone' is the correct pattern for getting attention.

4. in a pub or bar, to pay for a round of alcoholic drinks for the people you are w

4.動詞不及物B2
釋義

in a pub or bar, to pay for a round of alcoholic drinks for the people you are with as part of a social arrangement where each person takes a turn

例句

Matthew's shout was next, so he ordered a round of beer for the whole table.

possessive + shout (someone's turn to buy a round)

Inês shouted everyone a drink to celebrate her promotion at work.

shout + someone + a drink (buy a round)

同義詞
  • treat

    more general; to pay for something for someone else as a gift.

  • stand

    informal British; 'stand someone a drink' means the same as 'shout someone a drink'.

文法句型

it + be + possessive + shout

shout + someone + noun phrase (drink)

用法筆記

Almost exclusively British informal usage. 'It's my shout' means 'I am paying for the next round.' 'Shout someone a drink' means 'buy someone a drink.' This sense is unrelated to raising your voice.

常見錯誤

❌I shouted my colleague at the bar.' (sounds like you yelled at them angrily).
✅I shouted my colleague a drink at the bar.
💡the drink object is needed to signal the informal British meaning.

shouts — noun