bodies
bodies — 動詞
- bodiespresent simple I / you / we / they
- bodieses3rd person singular
- bodiesing-ing form
- bodiesedpast simple
1. to make an abstract idea, feeling, or quality seem real and visible by giving it
體現
賦予抽象事物具體形式
to make an abstract idea, feeling, or quality seem real and visible by giving it a clear form or expression
The new community centre bodies forth the neighbourhood's hope for a brighter future.
新的社區中心體現了這個社區對更美好未來的希望。
body + forth + abstract noun (hope)
In her novel, Amani bodies the quiet strength of women rebuilding their town after the earthquake.
在她的小說中，Amani 體現了地震後重建家園的女性那份沉穩的力量。
body + abstract noun (strength)
The mural on the school wall bodies the pride the community feels for its diverse roots.
學校牆上的壁畫體現了社區為其多元根源感到的驕傲。
Mayumi's paintings body the sadness and joy she felt while growing up in a fishing village.
Mayumi 的畫作將她在漁村長大過程中所經歷的悲傷與喜悅具體呈現出來。
Each ceremony bodies the deep respect the villagers hold for the forest that surrounds them.
每場儀式都體現了村民們對環繞他們的森林懷有的深深敬意。
- embody
more common in everyday and formal contexts; body is far less frequent
- personify
suggests a human figure or character representing the quality
- manifest
more technical; can mean make visible without the idea of giving shape
- incarnate
literary and religious in tone; stronger sense of taking on physical form
文法句型
body + abstract noun (object)
body + forth + abstract noun
用法筆記
Often used with the adverb 'forth' to form the phrasal pattern 'body forth', which is more common in modern English than the standalone verb. Subject is usually a creative work, institution, or symbolic object; object is an abstract quality (hope, pride, strength, identity).
常見錯誤
bodies — 名詞
- bodiessingular
- bodiesesplural
1. the complete physical form of any living creature, human or otherwise, comprisin
身體
人或動物的整體結構
the complete physical form of any living creature, human or otherwise, comprising every part from head to limbs and internal organs, viewed as a single organism.
Vikram stretched his body after sitting at the desk for six hours.
Vikram 在書桌前坐了六個小時後，伸展了一下身體。
collocation: stretch one's body
Yuki's doctor told her that regular exercise keeps the body healthy and strong.
Yuki 的醫生告訴她，規律運動能讓身體保持健康和強壯。
body as a general concept (no article)
A dolphin's body is built for fast swimming through ocean water.
海豚的身體天生適合在海洋中快速游泳。
Heat escapes from the human body through the skin when a person sweats.
人體透過皮膚出汗來散熱。
The nurse helped the elderly patient move his body into a more comfortable position.
護士幫那位年長病人把身體挪到更舒服的位置。
用法筆記
Frequently used with possessive adjectives (my body, her body) or in the generic phrase 'the human body'. The plural 'bodies' refers to the physical forms of multiple people or animals.
常見錯誤
2. the human or animal torso — the central section of a living being that remains w
軀幹
不含頭部與四肢的主體
the human or animal torso — the central section of a living being that remains when the head and limbs are taken away.
Tariq wore a padded vest that protected his body from the chest down to his waist.
Tariq 穿了一件加墊背心，保護從胸口到腰部的身體部位。
body = trunk (contrasted with limbs)
The snake wrapped its long body around the branch while its head searched for prey.
蛇把長長的身體纏繞在樹枝上，同時頭部搜尋獵物。
animal's central body section
David felt a sharp pain in his upper body after lifting the heavy sofa alone.
David 獨自搬起沉重沙發後，感到上半身一陣劇痛。
The surgeon made a small cut on the lower body of the patient near the hip bone.
外科醫生在病人靠近髖骨的下半身切了一個小口。
用法筆記
Often used in the phrases 'upper body' (chest, shoulders, back) and 'lower body' (hips, waist, legs). This sense is distinct from sense 1 because it excludes the head and limbs.
3. the dead physical remains of a person or animal.
屍體
已死亡的人或動物之軀
the dead physical remains of a person or animal.
The police found a body floating in the river near the old bridge.
警方在老橋附近的河裡發現一具屍體。
Esme identified her uncle's body at the hospital after the accident.
Esme 在意外發生後到醫院認領了叔叔的遺體。
verb + body: identify a body
The hikers came across the body of a deer that had fallen off the cliff.
登山客們發現了一具摔落懸崖的鹿的屍體。
Divers searched the wreckage for bodies but found no survivors from the ship.
潛水員在殘骸中搜尋遺體，但船難中並無生還者。
用法筆記
Used for both humans and animals. In news reports, 'the body' often refers to a recently deceased person whose identity may not yet be known. More neutral than 'corpse'.
常見錯誤
4. the outer casing of a motor vehicle or aircraft, typically made from painted met
車身
車輛或飛機的金屬外殼
the outer casing of a motor vehicle or aircraft, typically made from painted metal panels that enclose the mechanical parts and passengers.
The crash damaged the body of the car so badly that it could not be repaired.
撞擊把車身毀壞得太嚴重，無法修復。
collocation: damaged body of a car
Bao took his truck to a workshop where workers fixed dents in the metal body.
Bao 把卡車開到修理廠，請工人修補金屬車身上的凹痕。
The aircraft's body is made from lightweight aluminium to save fuel during flights.
這架飛機的機身由輕質鋁合金製成，以節省燃油。
Luca chose a red body for his new motorbike because it stood out on the road.
Luca 為他的新摩托車選了紅色車身，因為在路上很顯眼。
用法筆記
In automotive contexts, 'body' refers specifically to the external panels and frame. Does not include the engine, wheels, or interior parts. The verb 'rebody' means to replace a vehicle's body.
5. a team of individuals organized to achieve a common objective, such as a committ
機構
為特定目的組成的組織
a team of individuals organized to achieve a common objective, such as a committee, association, or official institution
The governing body of the university meets every month to discuss policy changes.
大專院校的管理機構每月開會討論政策變更。
governing body — group in charge of an institution
Brandon was elected to the student body as a representative for the engineering department.
Brandon 當選學生會的工程學院代表。
student body — all students at a school
An independent body was set up to investigate complaints about the healthcare system.
成立了一個獨立機構來調查有關醫療體系的投訴。
The United Nations is an international body that promotes peace and security worldwide.
聯合國是一個促進全球和平與安全的國際機構。
Local governing bodies must follow national laws when making decisions about housing.
地方管理機構在制定住房政策時必須遵守國家法律。
- organization
broader term; not necessarily an official or governing group
- committee
a specific type of body formed for a particular purpose
- council
a body elected or appointed to make decisions
- association
a group formed around a shared interest rather than authority
文法句型
body + of + plural_noun
the governing body
the student body
用法筆記
Frequently paired with adjectives that describe the group's authority or scope: governing body, elected body, independent body, regulatory body.
常見錯誤
6. a large collection or quantity of something, especially information, knowledge,
大量
大量的事物（資訊、證據等）
a large collection or quantity of something, especially information, knowledge, evidence, or creative work
The defence lawyer presented a large body of evidence that proved her client was innocent.
辯護律師提出了大量證據，證明她的當事人是無辜的。
body of evidence — collection of facts supporting a case
Elena built up an impressive body of work over her twenty-year career as a photographer.
Elena 在二十年攝影生涯中累積了大量傑出的作品。
body of work — all the work produced by someone
Scientists share a growing body of knowledge about the effects of climate change.
全球科學家共同分享有關氣候變遷影響的日益豐富的知識體系。
A substantial body of research shows the benefits of regular exercise for older adults.
大量研究顯示，規律運動對年長者健康有益。
Adaeze read a vast body of literature on public health before writing her paper.
Adaeze 在撰寫論文前閱讀了大量公共衛生方面的文獻。
- collection
more general term for gathered items
- mass
suggests a large, undifferentiated amount
- quantity
neutral measure of amount, less formal
- corpus
specifically used for written or academic works
- handful
a very small amount
文法句型
body of + uncountable_noun
body of + plural_noun
用法筆記
Subject or object of the sentence is typically information-related: evidence, research, knowledge, literature, work. The collocation 'body of evidence' is especially common in legal and academic contexts.
常見錯誤
7. a sizeable stretch of water found in nature, for example a lake, sea, or ocean
水域
地球表面的大片水域，如湖泊或海洋
a sizeable stretch of water found in nature, for example a lake, sea, or ocean
Lake Victoria is the largest body of water in Africa by total surface area.
維多利亞湖是非洲面積最大的水域。
body of water — large area of water
The Caspian Sea is a saltwater body of water, not a true ocean-linked sea.
裏海是一個鹹水水域，並非真正的海洋性海域。
Minh spent the summer studying freshwater bodies of water in the lakes of northern Minnesota.
Minh 整個夏天都在研究明尼蘇達州北部的淡水湖泊水域。
A large body of water like the Pacific affects the climate of nearby coastal regions.
像太平洋這樣的大片水域會影響周邊沿海地區的氣候。
The national park contains several protected bodies of water where fishing is not allowed.
該國家公園內有幾個禁止釣魚的受保護水域。
文法句型
body of water
用法筆記
Almost always used in the specific phrase 'body of water'. 'Body' alone does not mean water — the phrase is a fixed collocation. Common in geography, environmental science, and travel writing.
常見錯誤
8. the central section of a written work, containing the primary content between th
正文
書面作品的主要內容部分
the central section of a written work, containing the primary content between the opening and closing sections
The introduction is ten pages, but the body of the report is over a hundred.
報告的引言只有十頁，但報告正文超過一百頁。
Yael skimmed through the body of the article to find the key arguments and data.
Yael 瀏覽了文章的正文，找出主要的論點和佐證數據。
body of the article — main content section
The body of the essay should contain at least three paragraphs supporting your main argument.
論文的正文應包含至少三個支持主要論點的段落。
Footnotes in the body of the text explain unfamiliar terms and historical references.
正文中的註腳解釋了不熟悉的術語和歷史參考資料。
Before writing the conclusion, Iris revised the body of her thesis with recent data.
Iris 在寫結論之前修改了論文的正文，加入了最新的數據。
- appendix
supplementary material at the end
- introduction
opening section before the main text
文法句型
the body of the + document_type
用法筆記
Contrasted with specific sections: 'the body of the letter' excludes the salutation and signature; 'the body of the article' excludes the headline and byline. Common in academic writing instruction and publishing.
常見錯誤
9. a human being considered as a person, used especially in informal or local conte
某人
英式口語：一個人
a human being considered as a person, used especially in informal or local contexts.
Heather is a friendly body who always says hello to everyone in the village.
Heather 是個友善的人，在村子裡總是跟每個人打招呼。
informal British: a friendly body
The old lady was a quiet body who kept to herself and read books all day.
那位老太太是個安靜的人，總是獨處、整天看書。
a quiet body = a quiet person
There was not a single body on the street when the snowstorm hit the town.
暴風雪襲擊小鎮時，街上連一個人也沒有。
Mei described the old man at the bus stop as a kind body who helps strangers with their luggage.
Mei 說公車站那位老先生是個好心人，總是幫陌生人提行李。
- person
standard neutral term, no regional restriction
- individual
more formal or legal register
用法筆記
This sense is mostly regional (British English, especially older or rural usage). Far less common than 'person' or 'someone'. Often found in fixed expressions such as 'every body' (everyone) or 'a body' (a person).
常見錯誤
❌ 'There were ten bodies at the party.' (when you mean ten people) — this sounds like corpses. Use 'ten people' instead.
10. a close-fitting piece of clothing worn by women or girls that covers the upper b
緊身上衣
女用貼身上衣
a close-fitting piece of clothing worn by women or girls that covers the upper body from the shoulders to the waist, often fastening between the legs.
Sofia wore a black velvet body with a long skirt to the winter party.
Sofia 在冬季派對上穿了黑色天鵝絨緊身上衣搭配長裙。
body = bodice / bodysuit
The dancer's sequined body sparkled under the bright stage lights during the show.
舞者綴滿亮片的緊身上衣在明亮的舞台燈光下閃閃發光。
Yuki bought a cotton body from the market because it was comfortable under her shirt.
Yuki 在市集買了一件棉質緊身上衣，穿在襯衫裡面很舒服。
The fashion shop sells matching bodies and leggings for women who do yoga.
這家時裝店販售搭配瑜珈褲的成套緊身上衣和緊身褲。
用法筆記
In this sense, 'body' is short for 'bodysuit' or 'bodice'. Frequently used in fashion retail contexts. The plural 'bodies' is common because shops sell many of them.
11. used to describe a group of people acting together at the same time in an offici
全體一致
眾人集體以正式方式行動
used to describe a group of people acting together at the same time in an official and united way
The entire staff resigned in a body to protest the sudden change in working conditions.
全體員工集體辭職，抗議工作條件的突然改變。
in a body — all together as one group
The committee rose in a body and walked out of the room without a word.
委員會全體起立，一言不發地走出會議室。
All 120 delegates voted in a body to approve the new constitution for the organization.
120 位代表全體投票通過了組織的新章程。
The shareholders arrived in a body at the meeting to voice concerns about the company.
股東們集體出席年會，表達對公司前景的憂慮。
- together
simpler and less formal
- as one
similar emphasis on unity but slightly less formal
- unanimously
focuses on agreement in decision, not simultaneous action
- individually
each person acting separately rather than as a group
文法句型
in a body — used as an adverbial phrase
用法筆記
Always appears in the fixed phrase 'in a body'. The subject must be a plural noun referring to a group, and the verb describes a collective action taken unanimously.
常見錯誤
12. the central area of a major building, especially a church or hall, not counting
主體
大型建築物的主要部分
the central area of a major building, especially a church or hall, not counting side extensions or towers
The cathedral's body was built in the 13th century, but the bell tower came later.
這座大教堂的主體建於十三世紀，鐘樓是後來增建的。
Fire damaged the body of the concert hall, but the lobby and offices were untouched.
大火燒毀了音樂廳的主體，但大廳和辦公室未受波及。
The body of the building holds the main exhibition space; the wings have smaller galleries.
建築物的主體是主要展覽空間，兩翼則設有較小的展廳。
Arjun admired the beautiful stained-glass windows that lined the body of the old church.
Arjun 欣賞著老教堂主體兩側美麗的彩繪玻璃窗。
The earthquake caused serious cracks in the body of the museum, forcing it to close.
地震導致博物館主體出現嚴重裂縫，被迫關閉。
- nave
specifically the body of a church
- main hall
the primary interior space
- central section
descriptive, less technical
文法句型
the body of the + building_type
用法筆記
In architecture, 'body' contrasts with architectural elements attached to the main structure: wings, transepts, towers, apses, and annexes. The term 'nave' specifically refers to the body of a church where the congregation sits.
常見錯誤
13. a discrete physical entity, especially in scientific or technical use — such as
物體
獨立的物質或物體
a discrete physical entity, especially in scientific or technical use — such as a planet (celestial body), a rock formation (geological body), or a splinter inside the skin (foreign body)
Astronomers at the Tokyo observatory spotted a new celestial body near Mars.
東京天文臺的天文學家在火星附近發現了一個新的天體。
collocation: celestial body
The doctor removed a foreign body from Noa's ear using special forceps.
醫生用特殊鉗子從 Noa 的耳朵裡取出了一個異物。
collocation: foreign body
A large body of sedimentary rock sits beneath the village.
村莊下方有一大塊沉積岩體。
Folake studied how different bodies of matter expand when heated.
Folake 研究了不同物質體在受熱時如何膨脹。
用法筆記
Frequently paired with an adjective or a prepositional phrase (foreign body, celestial body, body of rock/water) to specify what kind of mass is meant.
常見錯誤
14. the quality of being thick, full, and rich in texture, flavour, or consistency —
厚實度
質地、味道或濃稠感
the quality of being thick, full, and rich in texture, flavour, or consistency — for example, the thickness of hair, the richness of wine, or the smooth heaviness of a cream or sauce.
This conditioner gives thin hair more body and makes it look fuller.
這款潤髮乳能讓細軟髮增加厚實感，看起來更豐盈。
gives [hair] body
Stefan prefers red wines with a rich, full body and deep fruit flavours.
Stefan 偏好酒體飽滿、果香濃郁的紅酒。
collocation: full body (wine)
The lotion has a creamy body that spreads easily over the skin.
這款乳液質地濃郁，容易在皮膚上推開。
Constanza chose a shampoo that adds body without making her hair stiff.
Constanza 選了一款能增加頭髮豐厚度又不會讓頭髮變硬的洗髮精。
- thinness
the opposite quality: lacking body, as in thin hair or a watery sauce
用法筆記
Common with products for hair (shampoo, conditioner), descriptions of wine or food, and the consistency of creams, sauces, or liquids. Often modified by adjectives such as full, rich, creamy, light, or thick.
常見錯誤
15. the hollow chamber inside a stringed instrument — such as a violin, guitar, or c
共鳴箱
樂器中共鳴發聲的腔體
the hollow chamber inside a stringed instrument — such as a violin, guitar, or cello — that vibrates to amplify the sound the strings produce.
The violin maker applied a thin coat of varnish to the body of the violin.
製琴師在小提琴的共鳴箱上塗了一層薄薄的清漆。
body of a [string instrument]
An acoustic guitar sounds louder than an electric one because its body is hollow.
木吉他因為有中空的共鳴箱，所以聲音比電吉他大。
Yumi tapped the body of her cello gently to check if the wood had cracked.
Yumi 輕輕敲了敲大提琴的共鳴箱，檢查木材是否有裂痕。
The body of a ukulele is small, which gives it a bright and cheerful tone.
烏克麗麗的共鳴箱很小，因此聲音清脆明亮。
- sound box
a more technical term for the resonating chamber of a string instrument
- resonating chamber
broader term; can refer to the hollow space in any instrument, including wind instruments
用法筆記
The shape and material of the body greatly affect the instrument's tone; most acoustic string instruments have a wooden body, while electric guitars often have a solid body.