board
board — 動詞
1. to go onto a plane, train, ship, or similar vehicle, or to let passengers go ont
登上
搭上交通工具或讓乘客上去
to go onto a plane, train, ship, or similar vehicle, or to let passengers go onto it.
After the final call, Priya boarded the plane with two small bags.
最後登機廣播後，Priya 登上了飛機，手上拿著兩個小袋子。
board + plane
At dawn, ferry workers boarded tourists from the wet wooden dock.
天剛亮時，渡輪工作人員讓遊客從濕木碼頭登船。
transitive: board + passengers
The last passengers boarded the train just before the doors closed.
最後幾名乘客就在車門關上前登上了火車。
A nurse boarded the rescue helicopter carrying ice packs and water.
一名護士登上救援直升機，帶著冰敷袋和水。
文法句型
board + plane/train/ship
board + passengers
board + vehicle
用法筆記
In everyday English, the object can be the vehicle or the people getting on it. On signs and travel announcements, 'board' is often more formal than 'get on'.
常見錯誤
2. to live in someone's home and pay for both your bed and your meals there.
寄宿
付費在別人家包食宿
to live in someone's home and pay for both your bed and your meals there.
During college, Yusuf boarded with a retired couple near the library.
讀大學時，Yusuf 寄宿在圖書館附近一對退休夫妻家。
board with + family/person
For three months, Greta boarded at Mrs. Wu's house by the river.
那三個月裡，Greta 寄宿在河邊的吳太太家。
board at + house
The young actor boarded with the Park family while he looked for work.
那位年輕演員找工作時，寄宿在 Park 家。
In the village, two nurses boarded at the same farmhouse all winter.
在那個村子裡，兩名護士整個冬天都寄宿在同一間農舍。
文法句型
board with + family/person
board at + house
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'with' plus the host family or 'at' plus the house. Distinguish from sense 3, which is specifically about living at school.
常見錯誤
3. to stay in school housing and have your meals there through the term.
住校
學期中在學校住宿用餐
to stay in school housing and have your meals there through the term.
From age eleven, Noa boarded at a girls' school outside Dublin.
從十一歲起，Noa 就在都柏林外的一所女校住校。
board at + school
During the winter term, Ravi boarded and saw his parents on Sundays.
冬季學期期間，Ravi 住校，只在星期天見到父母。
Older students may board in the old brick house near the gym.
年紀較大的學生可以住在體育館旁那棟老磚屋裡。
At fourteen, Hana started boarding because the farm was too far away.
十四歲那年，Hana 因為農場離太遠而開始住校。
- live in
broader and can describe any place where someone lives on site
- reside
formal and not specific to school life
- stay on campus
close in meaning, but more common for universities than schools
- commute
to travel in from home each day instead of living there
文法句型
board at + school
start boarding
students board
用法筆記
Used mainly for boarding schools. The subject is the student, and the school is often named with 'at' or understood from the context.
常見錯誤
4. to leave a dog, cat, or other pet with a place or person that will care for it f
寄養
把寵物暫時送去照顧
to leave a dog, cat, or other pet with a place or person that will care for it for a short time.
Before the holiday, Theo boarded his dog at a small animal hotel.
放假前，Theo 把他的狗寄養在一間小型寵物旅館。
board + pet + at + place
The clinic can board rabbits when families travel during summer.
家人夏天外出時，那家診所可以寄養兔子。
board + animal
On Friday evening, the Lees boarded their cat near the airport.
星期五晚上，Lees 一家把他們的貓寄養在機場附近。
A neighbor boarded Mei's parrot while she recovered in the hospital.
Mei 在醫院休養時，一位鄰居代為寄養了她的鸚鵡。
- leave
more general and does not show that paid care is arranged
- kennel
used mainly for dogs and usually names a kennel as the place
- place in care
formal phrase for arranging temporary care
- pick up
to collect the animal after the stay
- bring home
to take the pet back to its usual home
文法句型
board + dog/cat/pet
board + pet + at + place
用法筆記
The pet is the direct object. This sense is common in pet-care contexts such as kennels, clinics, and animal hotels.
常見錯誤
5. to move across snow while standing on a long board with both feet fixed to it.
滑單板
踩著雪板在雪地滑行
to move across snow while standing on a long board with both feet fixed to it.
By noon, Kofi was boarding down the easy slope without falling.
到中午時，Kofi 已經能在簡單坡道上滑單板而不跌倒。
board down + slope
After fresh snow fell, two cousins boarded behind the ski school.
新雪剛下後，兩個表親就在滑雪學校後方玩單板。
On the video wall, a local champion boarded through deep snow.
影像牆上，一位本地冠軍正穿過深雪滑單板。
When the lift opened, even beginners could board on the practice hill.
纜車一開放後，連初學者都能在練習坡上滑單板。
文法句型
board down + slope
board through + snow
board on + practice hill
用法筆記
Most often used in sport contexts for snowboarding. Distinguish from sense 1, where someone gets onto a vehicle instead of travelling on a board.
常見錯誤
6. in the sport of ice hockey, to slam an opponent into the side boards with illega
撞板犯規
冰球中把對手撞向圍板
in the sport of ice hockey, to slam an opponent into the side boards with illegal force.
Omar boarded a player near the glass and drew a penalty.
Omar 在玻璃邊把一名球員撞向圍板，因此被判撞板犯規。
board + player
Late in the game, a defender boarded Theo's brother from behind.
比賽後段，一名後衛從後方把 Theo 的哥哥撞向圍板。
board + player + from behind
Fans booed when the captain boarded the rookie beside the bench.
隊長在板凳區旁把那名新秀撞向圍板時，球迷噓聲四起。
In overtime, Yuri nearly boarded an opponent chasing the loose puck.
延長賽時，Yuri 差點把追逐鬆球的對手撞向圍板。
- check into the boards
longer descriptive phrase for the same hockey action
- slam
broader and not limited to hockey
- hit
general word that does not itself imply the boards
文法句型
board + player
board + player + from behind
board + opponent + near the glass
用法筆記
A hockey term. The object is the player who is hit, and the action usually sends that player hard into the boards or glass.
常見錯誤
board — 名詞
1. a long flat strip of wood or another stiff material that people cut, join, or na
木板
做地板、牆面或架子的扁平硬板材
a long flat strip of wood or another stiff material that people cut, join, or nail into place.
Priya sanded the rough board before painting the window frame.
Priya 先把粗糙的木板磨平，才去刷窗框的漆。
sand a board
Two workers carried a long board across the wet garden path.
兩名工人把一塊長木板抬過潮濕的花園小路。
carry a board
A cracked board came loose under Ravi's foot on the deck.
Ravi 踩到露臺上一塊裂開的木板時，它鬆了開來。
The carpenter cut each board to fit the kitchen shelves.
木匠把每塊木板裁到剛好能放進廚房層架。
文法句型
cut / sand / carry a board
board for floors / shelves / walls
用法筆記
Often used for a single piece in building or repair work. Distinguish from sense 2, where the board is a marked surface for a game.
2. a flat surface with lines, squares, or another pattern for playing a game on.
棋盤
用來下棋或玩桌遊的板面
a flat surface with lines, squares, or another pattern for playing a game on.
Bao set the board on the table before opening the chess box.
Bao 先把棋盤放到桌上，才打開西洋棋盒。
set the board on the table
Our cat knocked the board over during a family game night.
我們家的貓在家庭遊戲之夜把棋盤撞翻了。
knock the board over
Elena moved her piece across the board and smiled at Yusuf.
Elena 把她的棋子移過棋盤，並朝 Yusuf 微笑。
The children folded the board and put it back in the box.
孩子們把棋盤折起來，放回盒子裡。
- game board
a clear, general phrase for this object
- chessboard
only for chess, not for every board game
- playing surface
broader and can also describe sports areas
文法句型
set / fold / knock over the board
move a piece across the board
用法筆記
Used for the playing surface itself, not for the whole game. Distinguish from sense 1 when the object is simply a piece of material without a game pattern.
3. the large black or white surface in a classroom where people write with chalk or
黑板；白板
教室前方可寫字的大板面
the large black or white surface in a classroom where people write with chalk or markers.
Ms. Chen wrote today's homework on the board before lunch.
陳老師在午餐前把今天的作業寫在黑板上。
write on the board
Aiko cleaned the board while the next class waited outside.
Aiko 在下一班學生於門外等候時擦乾淨白板。
clean the board
The math answer stayed on the board all afternoon.
那道數學答案整個下午都還留在黑板上。
Please look at the board during the science lesson.
上自然課時，請看著黑板。
- blackboard
the older dark classroom board, usually written on with chalk
- whiteboard
the modern white classroom board, usually written on with markers
- chalkboard
specifically a board used with chalk
文法句型
write on the board
look at the board
用法筆記
Common as a short form for both 'blackboard' and 'whiteboard'. Distinguish from sense 8, which is for posted notices rather than writing during a lesson.
常見錯誤
4. the small group that directs an organization and decides its most important acti
董事會
負責管理組織的決策群體
the small group that directs an organization and decides its most important actions.
The board approved the new hospital budget after a long meeting.
董事會在長時間會議後批准了新醫院的預算。
collocation: board approved
Two board members resigned when the charity hid its spending from donors.
慈善機構向捐款人隱瞞支出後，兩名董事會成員辭職了。
pattern: board members
At noon, the board was still debating whether to close the factory.
到中午時，董事會仍在辯論是否要關閉那間工廠。
Our school board meets every month in the town library.
我們的學區董事會每個月都在鎮立圖書館開會。
The board were divided over the sale, so the vote was delayed.
董事會成員對這筆出售案意見分歧，所以投票延後了。
- committee
broader; many committees advise but do not control an organization
- directors
focuses on the individual members, especially in a company
- governing body
more formal and often used for public institutions
文法句型
the board + singular verb
board members
school board
用法筆記
Usually singular when naming the governing group, but 'board members' names the people individually. In British English, a plural verb is possible when attention is on the members rather than the group.
常見錯誤
5. inside or travelling on a ship, train, or plane.
在交通工具上
在船、火車或飛機上
inside or travelling on a ship, train, or plane.
Please remain on board until the ferry reaches the island dock.
渡輪到達島上碼頭前，請留在交通工具上。
fixed phrase: remain on board
Three doctors were on board when the small plane landed safely.
那架小飛機安全降落時，機上有三位醫師。
We ate lunch on board during the long train ride north.
長途火車往北行駛時，我們在車上吃了午餐。
There were 180 passengers on board at the time of the storm.
暴風雨發生時，交通工具上共有 180 名乘客。
- aboard
single-word equivalent, especially in travel announcements
- on the train
works for a specific vehicle, not as a general travel expression
文法句型
on board
remain on board
passengers on board
用法筆記
Normally used in the phrase 'on board' after a form of 'be', 'remain', or 'stay'. Distinguish from sense 6: sense 5 is about physical location on transport, not membership in a team.
常見錯誤
6. included in a team or group that has been brought together for a job.
納入團隊
成為某團隊或專案的一員
included in a team or group that has been brought together for a job.
The hospital brought a translator on board for the refugee clinic.
那家醫院為了難民門診，找來一位口譯員納入團隊。
pattern: bring someone on board
We need another designer on board before the app launch.
在 app 上線前，我們還需要再找一位設計師加入團隊。
By April, the campaign had three student volunteers on board.
到了四月，那場競選活動已把三位學生志工納入團隊。
The museum kept a local historian on board for the summer show.
那間博物館為了夏季展覽，讓一位地方史學家留在團隊中。
- left out
describes not being included in the group
文法句型
bring someone on board
get someone on board
have someone on board
用法筆記
Often follows verbs such as 'bring', 'get', 'have', or 'keep' when a person is added to a project. Distinguish from sense 7: here someone becomes a member of the team, not simply a supporter of the idea.
常見錯誤
7. ready to support a plan or idea and take part in it.
同意參與
支持某計畫並願意投入
ready to support a plan or idea and take part in it.
Are the investors on board with the new factory plan?
投資人是否同意參與這項新工廠計畫？
pattern: be on board with + plan
After one meeting, even Yusuf was on board with the plan.
開完一次會後，就連 Yusuf 也同意參與這個計畫了。
The village was on board with closing the road for repairs.
那個村子同意參與封路維修的安排。
Not everyone came on board with the recycling project at first.
一開始，並不是每個人都同意參與這個回收計畫。
- supportive
describes a positive attitude, but not always active involvement
- in agreement
focuses on sharing the same view
- committed
stronger; suggests firm long-term involvement
- opposed
actively against the plan or idea
- unconvinced
not yet persuaded to support it
文法句型
be on board with + plan
come on board
get everyone on board
用法筆記
Often appears as 'be on board with' or 'come on board with' an idea, change, or project. Distinguish from sense 6: this sense is about support and willingness, not formal membership.
常見錯誤
8. in British English, a board where notices, messages, or public information are p
布告欄
張貼通知或公告的板面
in British English, a board where notices, messages, or public information are put up.
A new job ad went up on the board by the library door.
圖書館門邊的布告欄新貼出了一則工作廣告。
put / go up on the board
Students checked the board for exam rooms after breakfast.
學生們早餐後查看布告欄，找考場位置。
check the board for [information]
Farouk pinned the lost-dog photo to the board in the cafe.
Farouk 把那張尋狗照片釘到咖啡館的布告欄上。
The board outside city hall listed tomorrow's street closures.
市政廳外的布告欄列出了明天封閉的路段。
- noticeboard
the full British English form
- bulletin board
the more usual American English term
- message board
can also refer to an online discussion site, so it is broader
文法句型
put something on the board
check the board for notices
用法筆記
British English often shortens 'noticeboard' to 'board'. In North American English, people more often say 'bulletin board' or use the full word.
常見錯誤
9. the meals a hotel, school, or host family gives you during your stay, often as p
膳食
住宿期間供應的餐食
the meals a hotel, school, or host family gives you during your stay, often as part of the price.
The mountain hotel offers full board during the winter ski season.
那間山區旅館在冬季滑雪季提供全套膳食。
collocation: full board
Priya paid extra for board at the farm guesthouse.
Priya 在那間農莊民宿多付了錢加購膳食。
pattern: pay extra for board
Board is included when students stay at St. Agnes Hall.
學生住在 St. Agnes Hall 時，膳食已包含在內。
The language camp charges less if you choose half board.
如果你選含兩餐，語言營的收費會比較低。
The school raises fees when board is added to the term bill.
學校一旦把膳食加進學期帳單，費用就會提高。
文法句型
full board
half board
room and board
board included
用法筆記
Usually uncountable and most common in hotel or school phrases such as 'full board', 'half board', and 'room and board'. It names the meal part of a stay, not the bedroom itself.
常見錯誤
10. a formal test set by a professional organization, especially in the US, to check
資格考
美國部分專業機構辦的正式考試
a formal test set by a professional organization, especially in the US, to check whether someone is ready to work in that field.
After medical school, Omar spent six months preparing for his boards.
醫學院畢業後，Omar 花了六個月準備他的資格考。
common plural use: the boards
The hospital paid for Nadia's board review course before the exam.
那家醫院在考試前替 Nadia 支付了資格考複習課程的費用。
collocation: board review course
Rohan cannot practice alone until he passes the boards.
Rohan 通過資格考前，還不能單獨執業。
In the US, many doctors take their boards after hospital training.
在美國，許多醫師在醫院訓練後會去考資格考。
- licensing exam
explains the function clearly, but is less idiomatic than 'boards'
- certification exam
general term for a test that proves professional ability
- qualifying exam
broader; can also refer to university exams
文法句型
take the boards
pass the boards
board review course
用法筆記
Common in American English and often said as 'the boards' when people mean the exam series for a profession.
常見錯誤
11. a flexible platform beside a swimming pool that a diver jumps from.
跳板
游泳池邊供人跳水的板子
a flexible platform beside a swimming pool that a diver jumps from.
Noa bounced twice on the board before jumping into the pool.
Noa 在跳板上彈了兩下，才跳進泳池。
on the board before diving
The lifeguard closed the high board during the storm.
暴風雨期間，救生員關閉了高跳板。
high board
Samir slipped at the end of the board but caught the rail.
Samir 在跳板末端滑了一下，但抓住了扶手。
Children lined up beside the board for the diving lesson.
孩子們在跳板旁排隊，準備上跳水課。
- springboard
the usual word when you want to stress the board's bounce
- diving platform
broader and can include a firm platform without spring
文法句型
jump from the board
high / low board
用法筆記
Usually understood from pool or diving context. Common compounds include 'high board' and 'springboard'.
12. the part of a theatre where actors stand and perform for the audience.
舞台
劇院裡演員表演的地方
the part of a theatre where actors stand and perform for the audience.
At sixteen, Leila first stepped onto the boards in a village theatre.
Leila 十六歲時，第一次踏上村裡劇院的舞台。
fixed phrase: the boards = theatre stage
After the curtain rose, Theo crossed the boards and bowed to the crowd.
布幕升起後，Theo 橫越舞台，向觀眾鞠躬。
For years, Priya dreamed of returning to the boards after raising children.
多年來，Priya 一直夢想在養大孩子後重回舞台。
The old comic spent forty winters on the boards before retiring.
那位老喜劇演員在舞台上度過四十個冬天後退休了。
文法句型
on the boards
step onto the boards
用法筆記
Usually found in theatre writing, often in the plural phrase 'the boards'.
13. the low wall around an ice hockey rink that keeps the puck and players inside th
冰場圍板
冰球場四周的低矮圍牆
the low wall around an ice hockey rink that keeps the puck and players inside the playing area.
The puck hit the board and flew back toward the goalie.
球餅撞上冰場圍板後，又彈回守門員那邊。
hit the board
An angry check sent Omar hard into the board.
一次帶著怒氣的衝撞把 Omar 狠狠推向冰場圍板。
send someone into the board
Fans near the board jumped when the players crashed beside them.
靠近冰場圍板的球迷看到球員撞過來時都跳了起來。
The referee warned both teams after a hard crash into the boards.
一次狠狠把人撞向圍板的衝撞後，裁判警告了兩隊。
- rink wall
a clear descriptive phrase rather than a fixed sports term
文法句型
hit the board
go into the boards
用法筆記
Ice hockey writers and commentators often use the plural form 'the boards', especially in phrases like 'into the boards' or 'along the boards'.