strut

/strʌt/ (bre, ipa) · [strˈʌt] /strʌt/ (ame, ipa) · [strˈʌt] /ˈstrət How to pronounce strut (audio)/ (ame, mw)

strutpresent simple I / you / we / they
strutshe / she / it
struttedpast simple
strutting-ing form

1.動詞不及物B2

釋義

to move with stiff, confident steps in a way that tries to impress other people and make you seem important.

例句

Aaron strutted across the school yard after scoring the winning goal.

strut across + [place] after a success

After the new promotion, Padma strutted into the office without greeting anyone.

strut into + [place] to show status

同義詞

swagger
even more openly arrogant and often rougher in tone than strut
parade
focuses more on showing yourself or something off in public
stride
can be confident without the same showy or self-important feeling

反義詞

shuffle
suggests dragging the feet instead of walking with proud energy
slouch
shows a loose, low posture rather than a chest-out walk

文法句型

strut + across/into/down/past + [place/person]

用法筆記

Usually used when the walk looks showy or slightly annoying, not simply confident. It often appears with a direction word such as across, into, down, or past.

常見錯誤

❌She strutted her new dress through the hall.

✅She strutted through the hall in her new dress.

💡this sense is intransitive, so the person walks proudly; the dress is not the direct object.

❌He strutted quickly into class.

✅He strutted into class.

💡strut already suggests a noticeable style of walking, so adding 'quickly' is usually unnecessary.

strutsingular
strutsplural

1.名詞B2

釋義

a hard bar, often made of wood or metal, that is fixed inside a structure or machine to keep its parts steady and stop them bending inward.

例句

A metal strut held the greenhouse roof in place during the storm.

metal strut supporting part of a structure

The mechanic replaced a cracked strut under the front wheel of the car.

strut under + vehicle part

同義詞

brace
a broader term for anything that gives support; a strut is one specific kind of brace
support
general word for something that holds weight or keeps a part steady
bar
describes shape only, without the engineering idea of taking pressure

文法句型

[material] + strut

strut under/between/behind + [part]

用法筆記

This sense is mainly used for a part that gives support inside a vehicle, building, tent, or similar frame. It refers to the bar itself, not the whole structure it helps to hold up.

常見錯誤

❌The wall needed a strut on the outside paint.

✅The wall needed a strut behind the frame.

💡a strut is a supporting bar inside or against a structure, not a surface layer.

❌The mechanic changed the strut of the tyre.

✅The mechanic changed the strut near the wheel.

💡the strut supports the wheel area, but it is not the tyre itself.

2.名詞C1

釋義

a style of walking or carrying yourself that looks proudly showy and slightly too sure of itself.

例句

Rachid walked into the party with a strut that annoyed everyone.

with a strut — noun phrase for a proud walk

After winning the dance battle, Élise left the stage with a playful strut.

同義詞

swagger
close in meaning but often sounds rougher and more aggressive
parade
suggests showing yourself off in a more public or deliberate way
swank
informal and focused on stylish display rather than the walk itself

反義詞

shuffle
an unconfident, dragging style of walking
stoop
shows low posture rather than a proud bearing

文法句型

with a strut

walk + with a strut

用法筆記

This noun usually suggests that the person seems too pleased with themselves. It is stronger and more critical than simply saying someone has a confident walk.

常見錯誤

❌She crossed the room with a stride that annoyed everyone.

✅She crossed the room with a strut that annoyed everyone.

💡stride focuses on long steps, while strut adds a show-off attitude.

❌He has a strut because his legs are long.

✅He has a long stride because his legs are long.

💡this noun is about attitude, not physical step length.

strut

strut — verb

1. to move with stiff, confident steps in a way that tries to impress other people

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常見錯誤

strut — noun

1. a hard bar, often made of wood or metal, that is fixed inside a structure or mac

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常見錯誤

2. a style of walking or carrying yourself that looks proudly showy and slightly to

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