bombs
bombs — 名詞
- bombssingular
- bombsesplural
1. a container filled with material that can explode, designed to cause damage, inj
炸彈
可爆炸的殺傷性武器
a container filled with material that can explode, designed to cause damage, injury, or death when set off — for example, a pipe bomb left in a public place or a bomb dropped from a military aircraft.
The police team found a bomb hidden inside a backpack near the station and cleared the area.
警方在火車站附近的背包裡發現了一枚炸彈，隨即封鎖了現場。
collocation: find a bomb
During the war, enemy planes dropped bombs on several factories in the city.
戰爭期間，敵軍飛機在市區的多家工廠投下了炸彈。
collocation: drop bombs
Vivek heard a loud noise and then saw smoke from where the bomb had gone off.
Vivek 聽到一聲巨響，然後看到炸彈爆炸的地方升起濃煙。
The bomb squad arrived and safely removed the device before anyone got hurt.
拆彈小組抵達現場，在無人受傷前安全移除了那個裝置。
- explosive
broader term covering any substance that can explode, not just a device
- device
more neutral and euphemistic; often used in news reports ('the device failed to go off')
- improvised explosive device (IED)
specifically a home-made bomb; formal and military
用法筆記
The plural form 'bombs' refers to more than one explosive device; the singular 'bomb' is far more common in everyday speech. Common collocations include 'plant a bomb', 'set off a bomb', and 'bomb attack'.
常見錯誤
2. nuclear weapons considered as a group, especially atom bombs or hydrogen bombs t
核武器
原子彈等核子武器
nuclear weapons considered as a group, especially atom bombs or hydrogen bombs that countries possess as part of their military power.
Several countries have agreed to reduce the number of nuclear bombs in their arsenals.
幾個國家已經同意減少其核彈頭儲備數量。
collocation: nuclear bombs
The treaty aims to stop the spread of atomic bombs to nations without them.
該條約旨在阻止原子彈擴散到尚未擁有核武的國家。
collocation: atomic bombs
Chidi read a book about the history of the bomb and how it changed politics forever.
Chidi 讀了一本關於原子彈歷史以及它如何永遠改變政治的書。
Many people fear that more countries will try to build the bomb in the coming years.
許多人擔心未來會有更多國家試圖發展核武器。
- nuclear weapons
more formal and precise; the standard term in policy discussions
- the bomb
a fixed expression referring to nuclear weapons as a category
- atomic weapons
slightly dated but still common; emphasizes the fission mechanism
文法句型
the bomb
the [country]'s bomb program
用法筆記
When referring to nuclear weapons as a general concept, native speakers often use the fixed expression 'the bomb' (singular, definite article), as in 'countries that have the bomb'. The plural 'bombs' is used when counting individual nuclear devices.
常見錯誤
3. a complete and noticeable failure — for example, a theatre show that the audienc
慘敗
徹底失敗的事物
a complete and noticeable failure — for example, a theatre show that the audience hates, or a business plan that loses all the money invested in it.
The new restaurant was a bomb; it closed after three months because nobody came.
那家新餐廳徹底失敗，開張僅三個月就倒閉了，因為根本沒人上門。
pattern: be a bomb (BrE informal, = fail completely)
Her first comedy show in London went a bomb, and she had to refund all the tickets.
她在倫敦的第一場喜劇秀慘不忍睹，最後只好退還所有票錢。
pattern: go a bomb (BrE informal, = flop)
That film was an absolute bomb at the box office, earning almost nothing against its budget.
那部電影的票房慘敗，相較於龐大預算，幾乎沒賺到什麼錢。
His new business idea turned out to be a complete bomb, losing every dollar he had saved.
他的新生意點子徹底失敗，把他積蓄的每一分錢都賠光了。
文法句型
be a bomb
go (like) a bomb
用法筆記
This sense is primarily British informal. In American English, the opposite meaning exists ('the movie was the bomb' = it was excellent), which can cause confusion. Context is essential to tell the two apart. The American 'the bomb' meaning 'excellent' is slang.
常見錯誤
4. a very large amount of money, used to say that something is extremely expensive.
鉅款
非常昂貴的費用
a very large amount of money, used to say that something is extremely expensive.
Renovating the old house cost a bomb, but the family loved the result.
翻修那棟老房子花了一大筆錢，不過家人對結果很滿意。
fixed phrase: cost a bomb
Yumi paid a bomb for those concert tickets, but she said the show was worth it.
Yumi 花了很多錢買那些演唱會的票，但她說這場演出值回票價。
fixed phrase: pay a bomb
The rent in central Tokyo costs an absolute bomb, so Anong moved further from the station.
東京市中心的租金貴得驚人，所以 Anong 搬到了離車站更遠的地方。
A new kitchen like that would cost a bomb, so they decided to wait another year.
像那樣的新廚房得花一大筆錢，所以他們決定再等一年。
- fortune
the closest synonym; 'cost a fortune' is the American equivalent
- arm and a leg
American idiom; 'cost an arm and a leg'
- small fortune
slightly less extreme than 'bomb'
文法句型
cost a bomb
pay a bomb (for something)
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrases 'cost a bomb' or 'pay a bomb'. The word 'bomb' here does NOT refer to an actual explosive. Common in British English; American English prefers 'cost a fortune' or 'cost an arm and a leg'.
常見錯誤
5. in rugby, a type of kick that sends the ball very high into the air so that play
高踢球
橄欖球的高空踢球
in rugby, a type of kick that sends the ball very high into the air so that players can chase it and try to catch it.
The fly-half sent up a bomb, and two players jumped to catch it as it came down.
傳球後衛踢出一記高空球，兩名球員跳起來爭搶落下的球。
collocation: send up a bomb
Vinícius kicked a perfect bomb that gave his team time to run forward and recover the ball.
Vinícius 踢出一記完美的空中球，讓隊友有時間向前跑並重新控球。
The full-back caught the bomb cleanly and began a counter-attack up the field.
全衛穩穩接住了那記高空球，隨即發起反攻。
Coach Lee told the players to use more bombs to put pressure on the opposing team.
Lee 教練告訴球員們多踢高空球來壓制對手。
- high kick
the descriptive term; less colourful but clearer to non-rugby fans
- up-and-under
alternative name for the same kick in rugby
用法筆記
This term is specific to rugby union and rugby league. The bomb is a tactical kick, not a scoring move — the goal is to regain possession after the ball comes down.
6. a hit in baseball that sends the ball beyond the outfield fence and scores a poi
全壘打
棒球中的全壘打
a hit in baseball that sends the ball beyond the outfield fence and scores a point — especially one struck with great force so that it travels a long distance.
With two runners on base, Megan hit a bomb over the centre-field wall and won the game.
壘上有兩名跑者時，Megan 擊出一記越過中外野牆的全壘打，贏得了比賽。
collocation: hit a bomb
The crowd cheered when the rookie smashed a bomb into the upper deck of the stadium.
當那位新人把球轟上球場上層看台時，全場觀眾熱烈歡呼。
synonym: smash a bomb
Anthony has hit three bombs in the last five games, leading the league in home runs.
Anthony 在過去五場比賽中擊出了三支全壘打，位居聯盟全壘打榜首位。
The batter crushed a bomb to left field, sending the fans into a frenzy.
打擊手把球轟向左外野，讓球迷們陷入瘋狂。
文法句型
hit a bomb
用法筆記
In baseball slang, 'bomb' is a vivid synonym for 'home run', especially one hit with power. The standard baseball term is 'home run' or 'homer'; 'bomb' is more informal and dramatic.
7. a pass in American football that travels a great distance downfield, usually thr
長傳球
美式足球的超長前傳
a pass in American football that travels a great distance downfield, usually thrown high so a receiver can run underneath it and catch it.
With ten seconds left, the quarterback threw a bomb that the receiver caught at the five-yard line.
比賽剩下十秒時，四分衛擲出一記長傳，外接手在五碼線處接住了球。
collocation: throw a bomb
Adina launched a perfect bomb down the sideline, and the crowd rose to their feet.
Adina 沿邊線送出一次完美的長傳，全場觀眾都站了起來。
synonym: launch a bomb
The coach told the quarterback to try a bomb on the next play, hoping for a quick score.
教練告訴四分衛在下一檔進攻嘗試長傳，希望能快速達陣得分。
Fans held their breath as the deep bomb sailed through the air toward the end zone.
球迷們屏住呼吸，看著那記深遠長傳在空中飛向達陣區。
文法句型
throw a bomb
launch a bomb
用法筆記
In American football commentary, 'bomb' specifically means a long pass thrown far downfield. It does NOT refer to a running play or a short pass. Also called a 'deep bomb' or 'Hail Mary' when thrown desperately at the end of a game.
bombs — 動詞
- bombspresent simple I / you / we / they
- bombses3rd person singular
- bombsing-ing form
- bombsedpast simple
1. to attack a place by dropping bombs on it from an aircraft or firing missiles at
轟炸
以炸彈攻擊某地
to attack a place by dropping bombs on it from an aircraft or firing missiles at it — for example, when a country's air force bombs a military base or a bridge during a conflict.
The air force bombed the enemy supply routes all night to cut off their resources.
空軍整夜轟炸敵軍的補給路線，以切斷他們的物資供應。
transitive: bomb + target
The old port was heavily bombed during the war, and few buildings are still standing.
這座老港口在戰爭期間遭受猛烈轟炸，至今只有少數建築物仍屹立不倒。
passive: [place] was bombed
Léa watched a film about how the city was bombed in 1944 and rebuilt afterwards.
Léa 看了一部關於這座城市如何在 1944 年被轟炸然後重建的電影。
Satellite images showed that the enemy airbase had been bombed three times that week.
衛星影像顯示，敵方空軍基地在那週內已被轟炸了三次。
文法句型
bomb + target (city, building, area)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice ('the city was bombed'). The active voice ('they bombed the bridge') is also common in military reporting. This sense is the core meaning of the verb 'bomb' and is found in all varieties of English.
常見錯誤
2. to destroy a building, vehicle, or other structure by placing an explosive devic
炸毀
放置炸彈摧毀建築物
to destroy a building, vehicle, or other structure by placing an explosive device inside it and detonating it.
The gang tried to bomb the rival club's warehouse using explosives in a delivery truck.
那個幫派試圖利用藏在送貨卡車裡的爆炸物，炸掉對手俱樂部的倉庫。
transitive: bomb + building
Security officers stopped the group before they could bomb the government office.
安全人員在那群人炸毀政府辦公大樓之前阻止了他們。
The old bridge was bombed during the fighting, cutting off the only road to the town.
那座老橋在戰鬥中被炸毀，切斷了通往小鎮的唯一道路。
Vivek saw a report about a courthouse that criminals had bombed last winter.
Vivek 看到一則報導，提到去年冬天有犯罪分子炸毀了一座法院。
文法句型
bomb + building/structure
用法筆記
This sense differs from sense 1 in that the destruction comes from a bomb placed inside or near the target, rather than from bombs dropped from the air. Often appears in crime reporting and terrorism contexts.
3. to travel at very high speed in a vehicle, often with a sense of daring or excit
疾駛
高速行駛車輛
to travel at very high speed in a vehicle, often with a sense of daring or excitement — for example, bombing down a quiet country road in a sports car.
Iris was bombing along the motorway at high speed when the police spotted her.
Iris 在高速公路上以極高的時速狂飆，被警察發現了。
pattern: bomb along + road
A group of motorcyclists came bombing through the village, waking everyone up.
一群摩托車呼嘯而過村莊，把所有人都吵醒了。
pattern: bomb through + place
Esme bombed down the hill on her bicycle, laughing as the wind blew through her hair.
Esme 騎著自行車衝下山坡，風吹過她的頭髮，她開心地大笑。
A red sports car bombed past the school just as the children were crossing the road.
就在孩子們過馬路時，一輛紅色跑車呼嘯著掠過學校門口。
文法句型
bomb along/down/through [road/street]
bomb + direction phrase
用法筆記
This sense is intransitive and always takes a directional phrase (down, along, through, past). It is informal and primarily British. In American English, 'bomb' in this sense is much rarer; a common equivalent is 'barrel down' or 'tear down'.
常見錯誤
4. to fail badly or perform very poorly — for example, a student who bombs an impor
考砸；失敗
表現極差或不及格
to fail badly or perform very poorly — for example, a student who bombs an important exam, or a comedian who bombs on stage because the audience does not laugh.
Chidi studied all week but still bombed the physics test because it was much harder than expected.
Chidi 整個星期都在讀書，但物理考試還是考砸了，因為試題比預期的難很多。
transitive: bomb + test/exam
The stand-up comedian bombed during the first show and changed his material for the second one.
那位脫口秀演員在第一場演出中表現很差，於是為第二場更換了內容。
intransitive: [performer] bombs
Megan bombed her driving test the first time but passed easily on the second try.
Megan 第一次駕照考試沒通過，但第二次輕鬆考過了。
The actor bombed in his first Broadway role and did not get another chance for years.
那位演員在百老匯的第一個角色慘遭失敗，之後多年都沒再獲得機會。
文法句型
bomb (a test/exam)
bomb (a performance)
[someone] bombs
用法筆記
Primarily American English. In British English, 'flop' or 'fail' is more common. When used transitively, the direct object is usually a test, exam, or interview. When used intransitively, the subject is typically a performer or performance.