bent
/bent/ (bre, ipa) · [bˈɛnt] /bent/ (ame, ipa) · [bˈɛnt] /ˈbent/ (ame, mw)
bent — 動詞
- bentpresent simple I / you / we / they
- bents3rd person singular
- benting-ing form
- bentedpast simple
1. the irregular past-tense and past-participle form of 'bend', used when something
bend過去
bend的過去式及過去分詞
the irregular past-tense and past-participle form of 'bend', used when something was curved, when a person leaned, or when a rule was stretched.
Dahlia bent the wire into a small ring for the keychain.
Dahlia 把鐵絲彎成一個小圈，掛在鑰匙圈上。
simple past: bent + object
When the bus stopped suddenly, Selim bent forward and grabbed the rail.
公車突然停下時，Selim 彎下身並抓住了扶手。
bent + adverb for body movement
The little tree bent in the wind but did not break.
那棵小樹在風中彎了下去，但沒有折斷。
To fit the frame in the car, Mayumi bent the cardboard corner.
為了把相框放進車裡，Mayumi 把紙板角彎了一下。
Christopher bent the classroom rules by using a phone during the test.
Christopher 在考試時用手機，算是把班規彎了一下。
文法句型
bent + object
bent + adverb
had + bent + object
用法筆記
Bend is irregular: bend -> bent -> bent. Use 'bent' for completed past actions and after have, has, or had in perfect tenses.
常見錯誤
bent — 形容詞
- bentpositive
- bentercomparative
- bentestsuperlative
1. forced into a curve, angle, or stooping shape so that it no longer stays straigh
彎曲的
變得不直或不平
forced into a curve, angle, or stooping shape so that it no longer stays straight, level, or upright.
The bicycle wheel looked bent after Eric hit the curb.
Eric 撞上路緣後，那個腳踏車輪看起來彎了。
collocation: bent wheel
Constanza replaced the bent spoon before serving the soup.
Constanza 在上湯前把那支彎掉的湯匙換掉了。
bent + everyday object
One bent nail was sticking out of the old fence.
有一根彎掉的釘子從舊柵欄裡凸了出來。
After the fall, the bent glasses would not sit straight.
摔過之後，那副彎掉的眼鏡再也戴不正了。
文法句型
bent + noun
be/look bent
用法筆記
Often used for metal, wood, plastic, or body parts after pressure, age, or injury has changed their shape.
常見錯誤
2. corrupt and willing to misuse power or take dishonest payments, especially in an
貪腐的
尤指掌權者不誠實
corrupt and willing to misuse power or take dishonest payments, especially in an official job.
Residents knew the bent official was taking money from local builders.
居民都知道那名貪腐官員在收當地建商的錢。
British informal: bent official
The paper accused a bent judge of helping the gang avoid prison.
那家報紙指控那位貪腐法官幫助幫派躲過牢獄之災。
bent + authority noun
Nobody trusted the bent inspector after the missing evidence was found.
失蹤的證物被找到後，沒有人再相信那名貪腐巡官。
In the drama, a bent mayor sold city land to old friends.
在那部戲裡，一位貪腐市長把市有土地賣給老朋友。
文法句型
bent + official noun
用法筆記
Mainly British and informal. It most often describes police, politicians, judges, or other people trusted with authority.
常見錯誤
3. used as a strong insulting label aimed at gay men and, more broadly, other gay p
同性戀侮稱
對同性戀者的冒犯稱呼
used as a strong insulting label aimed at gay men and, more broadly, other gay people.
The film includes the word "bent", which many viewers find offensive.
那部片裡用了「bent」這個字，很多觀眾都覺得很冒犯。
meta-linguistic use: discussing the slur itself
An editor removed "bent" from the article because it was insulting.
編輯把「bent」從文章裡刪掉，因為那個字帶有侮辱性。
quote form when referring to the slur
Older police reports sometimes used "bent" in ways that are now condemned.
較早的警方報告有時會用「bent」這個字，如今這種用法已受到譴責。
The teacher explained that "bent" is a slur and should not be used.
老師解釋說，「bent」是侮辱性稱呼，不應該使用。
文法句型
use the word bent
call someone bent
用法筆記
Now most often mentioned only when discussing offensive language itself. Do not use it as a neutral description of anyone.
4. so fixed on an aim that you keep trying to do it, often for a harmful or stubbor
執意的
一心要做某事，多帶負面意味
so fixed on an aim that you keep trying to do it, often for a harmful or stubborn reason.
Tendai seemed bent on proving everyone wrong after the first defeat.
第一次敗北後，Tendai 似乎執意要向大家證明他們都錯了。
bent on + -ing form
The company is bent on cutting costs, even if service suffers.
那家公司執意要削減成本，就算服務品質受影響也一樣。
bent on + noun phrase goal
Sivan was bent on revenge after the lies ruined everything.
那些謊言毀了一切之後，Sivan 一心想著報復。
The boys were bent on climbing the wall despite repeated warnings.
那些男孩執意要爬上那道牆，儘管已經被警告很多次。
- determined
more neutral and can describe positive goals as well
- set on
close in meaning and also often followed by a goal
文法句型
be bent on + noun
be bent on + -ing
用法筆記
Almost always followed by 'on' plus a noun or an -ing form. It often suggests stubbornness or a goal that may cause harm.
常見錯誤
bent — 名詞
1. an inborn ability that makes someone especially good at a kind of work, study, o
天分
天生較擅長某事
an inborn ability that makes someone especially good at a kind of work, study, or creative activity.
Jisoo has a bent for languages and picks up accents quickly.
Jisoo 很有語言天分，很快就能抓到口音。
a bent for + noun
Even as a child, Gita showed a bent for fixing broken radios.
Gita 小時候就展現出修理壞掉收音機的天分。
a bent for + -ing
Élise's bent for design helped the small shop look elegant.
Élise 在設計方面的天分，讓那間小店看起來很有質感。
Teachers noticed Jin's musical bent long before the orchestra auditions.
老師們早在管弦樂團甄選前，就注意到 Jin 的音樂天分。
- inability
lack of the skill or natural capacity
文法句型
a bent for + noun
a bent for + -ing
用法筆記
Most often appears in patterns like 'a bent for music' or 'a bent for solving puzzles'. It suggests natural ability, not just temporary interest.
常見錯誤
2. a leaning toward a certain opinion, style, or way of reacting.
傾向
偏向某種想法或作風
a leaning toward a certain opinion, style, or way of reacting.
A manager with a bent toward caution checks every number twice.
有謹慎傾向的經理，會把每個數字都再檢查一遍。
bent toward + noun
The magazine has a political bent that favors local control.
那本雜誌帶有偏向地方自主的政治傾向。
political bent
Christopher's essays carry a comic bent, even in sad scenes.
Christopher 的文章即使寫悲傷場面，也帶著一點喜劇傾向。
The report shows a clear bent against raising taxes this year.
這份報告明顯帶有反對今年加稅的傾向。
- inclination
slightly more formal and often about personal preference
- bias
stronger and often suggests unfairness
- neutrality
lack of a clear leaning or bias
文法句型
a bent toward + noun
a bent against + -ing
a political/comic bent
用法筆記
Often used with 'toward', 'for', or 'against' to show the direction of a person's bias or a text's point of view.