shuttle
/ˈʃʌtl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈʃʌtl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈshə-tᵊl/ (ame, mw) · /ˈʃʌt.əl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈʃʌt̬.əl/ (ame, ipa)
shuttle — noun
- shuttlesingular
- shuttlesplural
1. a bus, train, aircraft, or spacecraft that travels back and forth on a fixed rou
a bus, train, aircraft, or spacecraft that travels back and forth on a fixed route between two places, especially one that runs on a regular schedule
The hotel runs a free shuttle bus from the airport for its guests.
compound: shuttle bus
Walid took the airport shuttle to reach the terminal before his flight.
A shuttle service connects the two university campuses every twenty minutes.
The space shuttle carried six astronauts to the International Space Station last year.
Inês missed the last shuttle to the hotel and took a taxi instead.
- shuttle bus
a specific type of shuttle limited to road vehicles on a short route
- shuttle service
focuses on the scheduled transport system rather than the vehicle itself
文法句型
shuttle + noun (as modifier)
the + shuttle + between + place + and + place
用法筆記
Shuttle can describe buses, trains, aircraft, or spacecraft. Common compounds include 'shuttle bus', 'shuttle service', 'shuttle train', and 'space shuttle'. A shuttle is defined by its regular two-point route, not by the type of vehicle.
常見錯誤
2. in weaving, a long, narrow tool shaped like a small boat that holds the crosswis
in weaving, a long, narrow tool shaped like a small boat that holds the crosswise thread and passes it back and forth between the lengthwise threads on a loom
In traditional weaving, the shuttle passes the thread from one side to the other.
Kemi watched the shuttle glide through the threads as her grandmother worked at the loom.
weaving context: loom / warp / weft
The wooden shuttle needs to be smooth so the thread does not snag on it.
Modern looms use a metal shuttle that moves much faster than the old wooden ones.
用法筆記
This is a technical term used mainly in weaving and textile contexts. The shuttle carries the weft (crosswise) thread between the warp (lengthwise) threads. It is unrelated to the transportation sense.
3. in badminton, the small feathered projectile with a rounded cork base that playe
in badminton, the small feathered projectile with a rounded cork base that players strike over the net with their rackets
The shuttle flew over the net, and Wei lunged forward to hit it back.
A good badminton shuttle has sixteen feathers arranged in a precise pattern.
badminton-specific use: feather construction
Adina bought a new pack of shuttles before the tournament started.
When the shuttle landed just inside the line, the crowd cheered loudly.
- shuttlecock
the full formal name, more common in written rules and official contexts
- birdie
informal American term, rarely used in formal badminton
用法筆記
In badminton, the object is formally called a 'shuttlecock,' but players often shorten it to 'shuttle' in casual conversation. High-quality shuttles use real feathers, while practice shuttles use nylon or plastic.
常見錯誤
shuttle — verb
- shuttlepresent simple I / you / we / they
- shuttles3rd person singular
- shuttling-ing form
- shuttledpast simple
1. to carry people, goods, or yourself on a regular schedule along a fixed route co
to carry people, goods, or yourself on a regular schedule along a fixed route connecting two locations
James shuttles between his office in Taipei and the factory in Kaohsiung every week.
shuttle between [place] and [place]
The minibus shuttles tourists from the cruise ship to the historic city centre.
transitive: shuttle [people] from [A] to [B]
Niran shuttles his children to school and football practice on weekdays.
During the conference, volunteers shuttled guests between the hotels and the venue.
The company shuttles workers from the parking lot to the factory gate throughout the day.
文法句型
shuttle between + place + and + place
shuttle + object + from + place + to + place
shuttle + object + between + plural noun
用法筆記
This verb works both transitively (taking people or goods as the object) and intransitively (describing one's own travel). The pattern 'shuttle between X and Y' is the most common for intransitive use. When transitive, the structure 'shuttle someone from X to Y' is typical.