street
/striːt/ (bre, ipa) · /striːt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstrēt/ (ame, mw)
street — noun
- streetsingular
- streetsplural
1. a road inside a town or city, lined with buildings such as homes, stores, or off
a road inside a town or city, lined with buildings such as homes, stores, or offices on either side
Asher walked down the street to buy bread at the corner shop.
collocation: down the street
The children played on the street in front of Jiwoo's house.
collocation: on the street
A busy street runs through the centre of our town.
Sade looked both ways before crossing the street.
There are two coffee shops on the same street near Tyler's office.
用法筆記
In US English, 'in the street' often means on the road surface (where vehicles drive), while 'on the street' refers to the general location including pavements and buildings.
常見錯誤
2. used when large numbers of people go out into public roads to show strong opposi
used when large numbers of people go out into public roads to show strong opposition to something, often in a forceful or angry way
Thousands of protesters took to the streets after the new law was passed.
idiom: take to the streets
Angry crowds filled the streets near the government building.
collocation: fill the streets
The opposition leader urged supporters to take to the streets in peaceful protest.
Students in Seoul took to the streets to demand fairer education policies.
- demonstrate
more formal; covers peaceful and organised protest
- march
walking in an organised group as a form of protest
文法句型
take to the streets
用法筆記
Nearly always used in the plural 'the streets' as part of the fixed expression 'take to the streets'. The singular 'street' is not used in this sense.
常見錯誤
street — adjective
- streetpositive
- streetercomparative
- streetestsuperlative
1. located beside a road, opening onto a road, or providing directions for finding
located beside a road, opening onto a road, or providing directions for finding streets
Use the street entrance — the back door is locked after six.
collocation: street entrance
Vinícius checked the street map on his phone before leaving.
collocation: street map
The street lights turned on as the sun went down.
Nellie pushed open the heavy street door and stepped outside.
2. done as a public show or heard on a road in a town, usually for people who are p
done as a public show or heard on a road in a town, usually for people who are passing by
The city hired street performers to entertain people in the main square.
collocation: street performers
Dario's band started as a street music act before getting a record deal.
collocation: street music
Street theatre draws big crowds during the summer festival.
A street magician amazed the crowd with card tricks near the market.
3. describing people who live or work outdoors in urban areas, or the culture and w
describing people who live or work outdoors in urban areas, or the culture and way of life connected to that environment
The programme helps street children find shelter and education.
collocation: street children
Karim wrote a book about street culture in large cities.
collocation: street culture
Many street artists sell their paintings on weekend afternoons.
Street food stalls line the sidewalks every evening.
用法筆記
Some uses of this sense can carry negative connotations (e.g. 'street people' implying homelessness) or positive ones (e.g. 'street food', 'street art'). Context determines the tone.
4. describing clothes or shoes that are suitable for everyday use outside the home,
describing clothes or shoes that are suitable for everyday use outside the home, rather than for formal occasions, sport, or indoor use
Soraya changed into street clothes after the dance rehearsal.
collocation: street clothes
The dress code said no sportswear — only street shoes were allowed.
collocation: street shoes
Ordinary street wear is fine for the party, so no need to dress up.
After the swim meet, the team put on street clothes and went for pizza.
用法筆記
Often used to contrast with specialised clothing: ballet dancers change into 'street clothes' after class; athletes take off their 'street shoes' before entering the gym.