angle

angle — 名詞

1. the shape that two lines make where they meet, such as the corner of a triangle,

1.名詞B1
釋義

角；角度

兩條線交會處所形成的形狀，以度數計量

the shape that two lines make where they meet, such as the corner of a triangle, normally given as a number of degrees from 0 to 360.

例句

Mr. Lin asked the children to measure each angle inside the triangle.

林老師請小朋友量出三角形裡每一個角的角度。

common collocation: measure an angle

The roof joins the wall at an angle of ninety degrees.

屋頂與牆壁以九十度的角度相接。

pattern: at an angle of [number] degrees

同義詞
  • corner

    everyday word for the same shape, but used for objects rather than abstract geometry

文法句型

angle of [number] degrees

at an angle of

用法筆記

Often paired with measurement verbs (measure, calculate, mark) and with 'between' to name the two lines or surfaces involved.

常見錯誤

❌The angle is 90 grades.
✅The angle is 90 degrees.
💡angles in English are measured in degrees, not 'grades'.

2. a direction that tilts to one side instead of standing straight up or lying perf

2.名詞B2
釋義

斜角；傾斜

向一邊傾斜、不垂直也不水平的方向

a direction that tilts to one side instead of standing straight up or lying perfectly flat.

例句

The painting hung at an odd angle until Yuki straightened it.

那幅畫掛得歪歪的，直到Yuki把它擺正。

fixed phrase: at an [adjective] angle

Heavy rain fell at a steep angle across the school playground.

大雨以陡斜的角度灑落在學校操場上。

同義詞
  • slope

    more often used for landscape or surfaces

  • tilt

    stresses a small movement away from upright

文法句型

at an angle

at an angle to [something]

用法筆記

Almost always appears in the phrase 'at an angle' (often modified by slight, sharp, steep, odd). Distinguish from sense 1: here we describe the direction of a single object, not the shape between two lines.

常見錯誤

❌The ladder was in an angle.
✅The ladder was at an angle.
💡use 'at', not 'in', with this sloping sense.

3. the part where two straight sides of a solid object meet, for example on the edg

3.名詞B2
釋義

邊角；轉角

建築物或家具兩個側邊相交的位置

the part where two straight sides of a solid object meet, for example on the edge of a desk or the outside of a wall.

例句

Hugo bumped his knee on the angle of the kitchen table.

Hugo的膝蓋撞到廚房餐桌的邊角。

the angle of [object]

Aunt Rosa wiped dust from the sharp angle of the bookshelf near the door.

Rosa阿姨擦掉門邊那個書櫃尖銳邊角上的灰塵。

同義詞
  • corner

    the more common everyday choice; 'angle' is more formal here

  • edge

    refers to a line, not the meeting point

文法句型

the angle of [object]

用法筆記

More physical and concrete than sense 1. 'Corner' is the everyday word; 'angle' here sounds slightly more formal or descriptive, common in writing about architecture or design.

4. the spot or direction that a person, camera, or light is pointing at something f

4.名詞B2
釋義

視角

觀看或拍攝某物時所站的位置或方向

the spot or direction that a person, camera, or light is pointing at something from.

例句

From this angle, the mountain looks much taller than it really is.

從這個角度看，那座山顯得比實際還要高。

fixed phrase: from [this/that/a different] angle

The photographer crouched low to shoot the bride from a flattering angle.

攝影師蹲低身子，用一個漂亮的角度拍攝新娘。

同義詞
  • viewpoint

    can be physical or mental; this sense is mostly physical

  • perspective

    more often used for the mental sense; sometimes overlaps

文法句型

from [a/this/that] angle

from the angle of

用法筆記

Strongly associated with photography, film, and visual description. The default preposition is 'from'. Distinguish from sense 5: this sense is about physical viewing position; sense 5 is about mental viewpoint.

常見錯誤

❌See it in this angle.
✅See it from this angle.
💡use 'from', not 'in', for physical viewpoint.

5. a particular aspect or focus you pick when thinking, writing, or reporting on a

5.名詞C1
釋義

切入點；觀點

看待問題或報導時所選取的切入方向

a particular aspect or focus you pick when thinking, writing, or reporting on a topic.

例句

Reporter Anna Pham wanted a fresh angle on the local election story.

記者Anna Pham想替地方選舉新聞找一個新鮮的切入點。

angle on [topic]

Try looking at the math problem from a different angle and see what changes.

試著從不同的角度思考這道數學題，看看會有什麼變化。

from a different angle

同義詞
  • approach

    broader; covers method as well as viewpoint

  • perspective

    more about overall outlook; 'angle' suggests a sharper, narrower focus

  • slant

    often hints at bias; 'angle' can be neutral

文法句型

angle on [topic]

look at [something] from a different angle

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 4: this sense is about mental approach, not physical position. Often used in journalism, business, and problem-solving contexts to mean a chosen focus or strategy.

常見錯誤

❌I have a new angle for this problem.
✅I have a new angle on this problem.
💡the sense-5 preposition is 'on', not 'for'.

angle — 動詞