bite
bite — 動詞
- bitepresent simple I / you / we / they
- biteshe / she / it
- bitpast simple
- bittenpast participle
- biting-ing form
1. to press your teeth into food, an object, or a person's body, often to cut a pie
咬
用牙齒咬住或咬下東西
to press your teeth into food, an object, or a person's body, often to cut a piece off, hold it firmly, or hurt them.
Zara bit into the warm apple and felt the juice run down her chin.
Zara 咬了一口溫熱的蘋果，果汁順著下巴流了下來。
bite into + food noun
The neighbour's dog bit Tomás on the leg while he was jogging in the park.
Tomás 在公園慢跑時，被鄰居的狗咬到腿。
bite + person + on + body part
Be careful with the corn on the cob, or you might bite your tongue.
吃玉米時要小心，不然可能會咬到自己的舌頭。
bite + body part (accidental)
Xander bit off a small piece of chocolate and passed the rest to her brother.
Xander 咬下一小塊巧克力，把剩下的遞給弟弟。
bite off + a piece of + noun
The toddler bit down hard on the wooden spoon during the dental check.
牙科檢查時，那個小孩用力咬住木製湯匙。
bite down on + object
- bite into an apple
- bite your nails
- bite your lip
- bite off a piece
文法句型
bite + noun
bite into + noun
bite (off) a piece of + noun
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person or animal with teeth or jaws; the object is often food or a body part. Distinguish from sense 3 (snake/insect) where there are no real teeth involved.
常見錯誤
2. of a fish — to take the food attached to a fishing line into its mouth, so that
上鉤；咬餌
魚吞下釣線上的餌
of a fish — to take the food attached to a fishing line into its mouth, so that the angler can catch it.
The trout weren't biting that morning, so Grandpa packed up his rods early.
那天早上鱒魚都不上鉤，所以爺爺很早就收竿了。
intransitive: subject = fish, no object
Olu waited two hours by the lake before a single carp finally bit.
Olu 在湖邊等了兩個小時，才終於有一條鯉魚上鉤。
single fish + bit (past simple)
If the salmon are not biting, try moving to the deeper water near the rocks.
如果鮭魚都不咬餌，可以試著移到岩石旁的較深水域。
negative form + plural fish
Lior used live worms as bait and the perch started to bite within minutes.
Lior 用活蟲當餌，不到幾分鐘鱸魚就開始咬餌了。
bait + bite collocation
- the fish are biting
- trout were biting
- not biting today
- nibble
to take small tastes of bait without being fully hooked
- take the bait
fixed phrase, same idea
文法句型
the fish + bite (no object)
用法筆記
Used only intransitively. The subject is always a fish or fish species; no human or other animal can be the subject in this sense.
常見錯誤
3. of a small creature such as a mosquito, ant, or snake — to make a small painful
叮；咬傷
蚊蟲或蛇在皮膚刺出小傷口
of a small creature such as a mosquito, ant, or snake — to make a small painful hole in someone's skin, sometimes leaving poison behind.
Lior was bitten by mosquitoes all over her arms during the camping trip.
Lior 露營時手臂被蚊子叮得到處都是。
passive: be bitten by + insect
A small green snake bit the farmer's ankle as he walked through the long grass.
農夫穿過長草時，一條小綠蛇咬了他的腳踝。
active: snake + bite + body part
Red ants bite hard if you stand on their nest by accident.
如果你不小心踩到紅螞蟻的窩，牠們會狠狠地咬人。
intransitive: ants bite (general)
Dr. Vesna warned the children that some spiders in the garden bite.
Dr. Vesna 警告孩子們，花園裡有些蜘蛛會咬人。
general truth, present tense
- bitten by a mosquito
- snake bit
- ant bites
- get bitten
文法句型
bite + person
be bitten by + creature
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the passive (be bitten by). Subject is a small animal that pierces the skin rather than chews; for animals with full jaws like dogs, use sense 1.
常見錯誤
4. of a policy, tax, or difficult situation — to start to cause real harm or hardsh
造成衝擊
政策或困境開始讓人明顯受害
of a policy, tax, or difficult situation — to start to cause real harm or hardship that people clearly feel.
Higher fuel prices are starting to bite for families on low incomes.
燃料價格上漲開始對低收入家庭造成衝擊。
start to bite + for + group affected
The new import tax really began to bite when small shops closed across the town.
新的進口稅真正開始發威，鎮上小店一家家關門。
begin to bite + concrete result
The summer drought is biting hard at farms in the southern valleys.
夏季乾旱正在重創南部山谷的農場。
bite hard at + place
Sanctions on Russian oil exports are expected to bite when factory workers in Moscow lose overtime pay.
對俄羅斯石油出口的制裁預計會發威，讓莫斯科工廠工人失去加班費。
expected to bite + concrete affected group
- start to bite
- really bite
- sanctions bite
- hurt
more general; 'bite' suggests slow, gradual pressure
- take effect
neutral; 'bite' carries a clearly negative tone
- ease
to become less severe
文法句型
something + bite (no object)
begin/start to bite
用法筆記
Subject is usually an abstract force like a tax, sanction, recession, or weather event — not a person. Often paired with 'start to', 'begin to', or 'really'.
常見錯誤
5. to show that you are interested in a deal, suggestion, or trick, usually by agre
上鉤；答應
對提議或誘餌表現出興趣
to show that you are interested in a deal, suggestion, or trick, usually by agreeing to talk further or accepting it.
We dropped the price by ten percent, but no buyers were biting.
我們把價格降了一成，但還是沒有買家上鉤。
no one biting + sales context
Tomás offered Zara a free trial, hoping she would bite.
Tomás 提供 Zara 免費試用，希望她會接受。
hope + someone + bite (informal)
The recruiter sent three messages before the candidate finally bit.
招募人員寄了三封訊息，那位求職者才終於回應接受。
finally bit + after attempts
I dangled the idea of a weekend trip, and my parents bit straight away.
我提了一下週末出遊的想法，爸媽馬上就同意了。
metaphorical bait + bite
- nobody is biting
- finally bite
- bite at an offer
- refuse
to clearly say no to an offer
文法句型
someone + bite (no object)
bite at + offer
用法筆記
Informal, often in business or sales contexts. Echoes sense 2 (fish biting bait) — the offer is the bait and the person is the fish. Distinguish from sense 1: nothing is actually bitten with teeth here.
常見錯誤
bite back
phrasal verbTo stop yourself from saying something or showing a feeling.
忍住不說
She bit back a sarcastic reply and stayed quiet.
He bit back his anger and smiled politely.
bite into
phrasal verbTo cut into something with your teeth, or to reduce something gradually.
咬；侵蝕
The apple was so crisp that it was easy to bite into.
Rising costs are biting into our profits this quarter.
To become very interested or excited about something.
被…迷住
After his trip to Japan, Tom was bitten by the sushi bug.
Mia got bitten by the photography bug and bought a new camera.
bite the bullet
idiomTo force yourself to do something difficult or unpleasant that you have been avoiding.
硬著頭皮面對
Sara bit the bullet and finally went to the dentist.
We had to bite the bullet and sell our old car.
bite the dust
idiomTo fail, be defeated, or stop existing.
失敗；垮掉
Many small shops bite the dust during the recession.
Our team bit the dust in the first round of the tournament.
To harm or be ungrateful to someone who has helped you.
恩將仇報
He bit the hand that fed him by quitting without notice.
Criticizing your boss is like biting the hand that feeds you.
To speak to someone very angrily, often for no good reason.
厲聲斥責
When I asked a simple question, she bit my head off.
Don't snap his head off; he was just trying to help.
bite your lip
idiomTo stop yourself from showing emotion or saying something.
忍住不說話
Lisa bit her lip to keep from laughing during the meeting.
He bit his lip and remained silent despite the insult.
To try to do something that is too difficult or too much for you.
不自量力
By taking five classes, I bit off more than I could chew.
Don't bite off more than you can chew; start with one project.
bite your tongue
idiomTo stop yourself from saying something that might cause trouble.
忍住不說
I bit my tongue when my friend made a rude comment.
She wanted to argue but bit her tongue instead.
An alcoholic drink taken to cure a hangover from drinking too much the night before.
解宿醉的酒
He ordered a Bloody Mary as a hair of the dog.
After the party, she had a beer for the hair of the dog.
After a bad experience, you become cautious about similar situations.
一朝被蛇咬，十年怕草繩
Once bitten, twice shy; she never invested in risky stocks again.
After being cheated, he is once bitten, twice shy about online deals.
bite — 名詞
- bitesingular
- bitesplural
1. the action of pressing your teeth into something, especially food, in order to t
一口；咬一口
用牙齒咬下食物的動作
the action of pressing your teeth into something, especially food, in order to take a piece into your mouth.
Xander took one bite of the cake and decided it was too sweet.
Xander 咬了一口蛋糕，覺得太甜了。
take + a + bite of + food
Olu offered me a bite of his sandwich while we waited for the bus.
等公車的時候，Olu 給了我一口他的三明治。
a bite of + food noun
With one quick bite, the puppy finished the whole biscuit.
小狗一口就把整塊餅乾吃光了。
with + one + bite (manner)
The chef showed the children how to take small bites and chew slowly.
主廚教孩子們每次咬小口、慢慢咀嚼。
take + small bites (instructional)
- take a bite
- one bite
- a bite of pizza
- small bites
文法句型
a bite of + noun
take a bite (of + noun)
用法筆記
Countable. Most common pattern is 'take a bite (of)'. Distinguish from sense 4 ('a small meal'), where 'a bite' refers to the food itself, not the action.
常見錯誤
2. a red, sore, or painful mark on the skin where a person, animal, or insect has u
咬傷；叮咬
牙齒或蟲螫造成的皮膚傷口
a red, sore, or painful mark on the skin where a person, animal, or insect has used their teeth, fangs, or stinger.
Lior scratched the mosquito bites on her ankles all through the meeting.
Lior 整場會議都在抓腳踝上的蚊子叮咬處。
mosquito bites (compound noun)
The dog bite on his hand needed five stitches at the hospital.
他手上的狗咬傷在醫院縫了五針。
dog bite + need + stitches
Snake bites can be very dangerous if you do not get help quickly.
如果不趕快就醫，蛇咬傷可能非常危險。
snake bites + general truth
Dr. Vesna cleaned the small bite on the boy's leg with warm water.
Dr. Vesna 用溫水清理那男孩腿上的小咬傷。
the bite + on + body part
- mosquito bite
- snake bite
- dog bite
- insect bites
- bite mark
文法句型
a + bite
[creature] + bite (compound: snake bite, mosquito bite)
用法筆記
Often forms compound nouns naming the creature: 'mosquito bite', 'snake bite', 'dog bite', 'flea bite'. The location is usually marked with 'on + body part'.
常見錯誤
3. an event during fishing in which a fish takes the bait on the hook, giving the a
魚咬鉤
釣魚時魚吞餌的瞬間
an event during fishing in which a fish takes the bait on the hook, giving the angler a chance to catch it.
Grandpa got his first bite of the day just before lunch.
爺爺在午餐前不久終於迎來那天第一次咬鉤。
get + a bite (fishing event)
After three quiet hours, Olu felt a strong bite on his line.
安靜了三個小時後，Olu 感覺到釣線上有一個強烈的咬鉤動作。
feel + a bite + on + line
The boat crew cheered loudly when they had a bite from a big tuna.
船員在一條大鮪魚咬鉤時大聲歡呼。
have + a bite from + fish
Lior stayed quiet on the riverbank, hoping for a bite before sunset.
Lior 在河岸邊靜靜等候，希望日落前能有一條魚咬鉤。
hope for + a bite
- get a bite
- feel a bite
- a strong bite
文法句型
get + a bite
have + a bite
用法筆記
Used in the singular with 'a' or 'the'. Almost always in fishing or angling contexts; not used about other animals taking food.
常見錯誤
4. a small or quick amount of food, eaten between main meals or when there is littl
簡餐；點心
簡單快速吃的少量食物
a small or quick amount of food, eaten between main meals or when there is little time.
Let's grab a bite at the café before the film starts.
電影開始前，我們去咖啡店簡單吃一點吧。
grab + a bite (informal)
Xander only had time for a quick bite between her two morning classes.
上午兩堂課之間，Xander 只來得及匆匆吃個簡餐。
a quick bite + between + events
We stopped at a roadside stall for a bite to eat on the way home.
我們回家途中在路邊攤停下來吃點東西。
a bite to eat (set phrase)
Tomás invited his colleagues out for a bite after the long meeting.
漫長的會議結束後，Tomás 邀同事們出去隨便吃點東西。
out for + a bite
- grab a bite
- a bite to eat
- a quick bite
- feast
a very large meal, the opposite of a small bite
文法句型
a bite to eat
grab a bite
have a bite
用法筆記
Informal. The most common patterns are 'grab/have a bite' and 'a bite to eat'. The food itself, not the act of biting (sense 1), is the meaning here.
常見錯誤
5. a sharp, hot, or strong flavour in food or drink that you can clearly feel on yo
嗆辣味
食物或飲料明顯刺激的味道
a sharp, hot, or strong flavour in food or drink that you can clearly feel on your tongue.
The chef added fresh ginger to give the soup a bit more bite.
主廚加了新鮮薑，讓湯多了點嗆辣的味道。
give + something + bite (taste)
This blue cheese has real bite — try a small piece first.
這款藍紋乾酪味道很重，先試一小塊看看。
have + bite (uncountable)
Zara's grandmother makes a curry with plenty of bite from green chillies.
Zara 的奶奶煮的咖哩，靠青辣椒帶來十足的嗆辣。
with bite + from + source
The mustard sauce on the steak had real bite that Tomás loved.
牛排上的芥末醬有著 Tomás 喜愛的真正嗆辣味。
have + real bite (uncountable)
- have bite
- give it some bite
- real bite
- blandness
a lack of strong taste
文法句型
have + bite
a bit of bite
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — no plural and no 'a'. The cause of the sharpness (chilli, ginger, mustard, strong cheese) is often added with 'from'.
常見錯誤
6. a sharp, strong quality in writing, speech, music, or rules that makes them feel
震撼力；力道
言論或規定具有強烈衝擊感
a sharp, strong quality in writing, speech, music, or rules that makes them feel powerful and have a clear effect on people.
The new rules on plastic waste finally have some bite.
新的塑膠廢棄物規定終於有了實際的力道。
have + bite (rules with effect)
The mayor's opening speech lacked the bite the audience had expected before the election.
選舉前，市長的開場致詞缺少觀眾原本期待的那股震撼力。
lack + bite (insufficient force)
The young guitarist's playing had real bite, sharp and full of energy.
那位年輕吉他手的演奏很有力道，銳利又充滿能量。
have + real bite (music)
The editor told Tomás his article needed more bite and a stronger ending.
編輯告訴 Tomás，他的文章需要更有力道，結尾也要更強。
need + more bite (writing)
- have bite
- real bite
- lack bite
- more bite
- weakness
lack of strong impact
文法句型
have + bite
lack + bite
用法筆記
Uncountable and figurative. Subject is usually a piece of work, performance, or policy — not a physical object. Often paired with 'have', 'lack', or 'need more'.
常見錯誤
bite back
phrasal verbto answer in an angry or sharp way after being attacked, criticised, or treated badly.
反唇相譏；強硬回擊
When the reporter pressed him, the mayor bit back with a sharp reply about fairness.
Xander usually stays calm, but this time she bit back at her noisy neighbour.
bite into
phrasal verbto use up or reduce a noticeable part of someone's money, time, or comfort.
侵蝕；佔去（時間或金錢）
Higher rents are starting to bite into the family's monthly savings.
The long commute really bites into Tomás's evening study time.
bite the bullet
idiomto force yourself to do something difficult or painful that you have been avoiding, because you finally have no other choice.
咬緊牙關面對；硬著頭皮去做
Tomás finally bit the bullet and told his boss he was leaving the company.
After months of pain, Zara bit the bullet and booked the dental surgery.
bite the dust
idiomto fail completely, stop working, or die — used in an informal, often slightly humorous way.
失敗；垮掉；報銷
Another small bookstore on Main Street has bitten the dust this year.
Xander's old laptop finally bit the dust during the long video call.
to try to do too much work or take on something too difficult, so that you cannot finish it well.
貪多嚼不爛；不自量力
Olu took on three projects at once and quickly realised he had bitten off more than he could chew.
Don't bite off more than you can chew — finish the kitchen before starting the bathroom.
bite your tongue
idiomto stop yourself from saying something rude or angry, even though you really want to.
忍住不說話；話到嘴邊忍下
Zara bit her tongue when her uncle started talking about politics at dinner.
Sometimes a good manager has to bite their tongue and let the team make small mistakes.
to harm or be rude to the person or group who gives you support, money, or care.
恩將仇報；忘恩負義
Criticising the charity that paid for his studies was clearly biting the hand that fed him.
Don't bite the hand that feeds you — your aunt has helped you for years.
after one bad experience, a person becomes very careful so that the same thing does not happen again.
一朝被蛇咬，十年怕草繩
Lior lost money on her first online order, and now, once bitten, twice shy, she always reads the reviews.
Once bitten, twice shy — Olu refuses to lend his tools to anyone these days.