buddies

IPA/ˈbʌd.i/
KK[bˈʌdiz]IPA/ˈbʌd.i/

buddies — 名詞

  • buddiessingular
  • buddiesesplural

1. people you know well and enjoy spending time with; close friends, often from chi

1.名詞A2
釋義

朋友；好友

彼此熟悉且喜歡相處的人

people you know well and enjoy spending time with; close friends, often from childhood, school, or shared interests.

例句

Asher and his buddies from university still meet for dinner every month.

Asher 和大學時期的好友每個月仍然會聚餐。

be buddies with [someone]; possessive + buddies

Lara has been buddies with Salma since they were five years old.

Lara 和 Salma 從五歲起就是好朋友了。

常見搭配
  • buddies from school
  • childhood buddies
  • old buddies
  • drinking buddies
  • buddies with
同義詞
  • friends

    more general; buddies implies a slightly closer, more informal bond

  • pals

    very informal, common in British English

  • mates

    common in British and Australian English; same level of informality

反義詞

文法句型

buddies + with + [someone]

be buddies

用法筆記

The singular form is buddy (countable). Buddies is the regular plural. Common in informal conversation.

常見錯誤

My buddy and me went fishing.
My buddy and I went fishing.
'Buddy' is a noun; use the correct subject pronoun.
He is my buddy since kindergarten.
He has been my buddy since kindergarten.
Use the present perfect for a relationship that started in the past and continues.

2. people who are paired with someone facing an illness, addiction, or difficult si

2.名詞B1
釋義

支持夥伴

為病患或遇困難者提供支持的人

people who are paired with someone facing an illness, addiction, or difficult situation to offer emotional support, encouragement, and practical help.

例句

The hospital assigns each new cancer patient a buddy who has already been through treatment.

醫院為每位新確診的癌症患者安排一位已經歷過治療的陪伴者。

assigns each patient a buddy

Brandon volunteers as a reading buddy for children who struggle with literacy.

Brandon 在當地圖書館當義工，擔任閱讀陪伴者，幫助有閱讀困難的孩子。

reading buddy: buddy + for + purpose

常見搭配
  • hospital buddy
  • recovery buddy
  • reading buddy
  • study buddy
  • buddy system
  • buddy programme
同義詞
  • mentor

    implies more guidance and teaching; less about emotional support

  • sponsor

    specifically for addiction recovery programs like AA

  • support worker

    a professional role, not a peer

文法句型

buddies + for + [purpose]

buddies + programme/system

用法筆記

Often used in compounds such as 'hospital buddy', 'recovery buddy', 'reading buddy'. The focus is on structured support rather than casual friendship.

3. people who regularly do a particular activity together, motivating and encouragi

3.名詞B1
釋義

夥伴；搭檔

一起進行活動並互相鼓勵的同伴

people who regularly do a particular activity together, motivating and encouraging each other to stay committed.

例句

Luca and Lien are gym buddies who go to the fitness centre every morning.

Luca 和 Lien 是健身夥伴，每天早上一起去健身房。

gym buddies: [activity] + buddies

A group of study buddies meets at the library every Sunday to prepare for exams.

一群讀書夥伴每週日都會在公共圖書館碰面，一起準備考試。

常見搭配
  • workout buddies
  • study buddies
  • gym buddies
  • running buddies
  • travel buddies
  • hiking buddies
同義詞
  • partners

    more formal, often used in professional contexts

  • teammates

    specifically for team sports or group projects

文法句型

buddies + for + [activity]

workout/study/travel buddies

用法筆記

Very productive in compounds: workout buddies, running buddies, study buddies, hiking buddies, travel buddies. The compound names the shared activity.

4. a way of speaking directly to a man, used in a friendly tone but more often to e

4.名詞B1
釋義

老兄；哥們

對男性的口語稱呼，友好或生氣時使用

a way of speaking directly to a man, used in a friendly tone but more often to express annoyance, impatience, or disagreement.

例句

Hey buddy, you dropped your wallet on the sidewalk just now.

喂，老兄，你的錢包剛剛掉在人行道上了。

spoken register: hey + buddy

Listen, buddy, I was here first, so please wait your turn like everyone else.

聽著，老兄，我先來的，麻煩你像其他人一樣排隊。

常見搭配
  • hey buddy
  • listen buddy
  • look buddy
  • thanks buddy
同義詞
  • pal

    similar usage but less confrontational

  • mate

    common in British and Australian English

  • dude

    American English, less aggressive

文法句型

[sentence], buddy

用法筆記

Unlike senses 1–3, this is not a descriptive noun — it is a form of direct address. It can feel rude or aggressive depending on the tone of voice. Only used with men; the equivalent for a woman would be 'lady' or 'ma'am'.

常見錯誤

❌ Using 'buddy' to address a woman — it sounds odd and may cause offence.

❌ Using it in formal writing or polite professional settings — too informal and potentially rude.

5. a warm, gentle way for an adult to address a young boy, showing friendliness and

5.名詞B1
釋義

小朋友

成人對小男孩的友善稱呼

a warm, gentle way for an adult to address a young boy, showing friendliness and kindness.

例句

"Don't worry, buddy," said the firefighter as he carried the boy from the burning house.

消防隊員把男孩從燃燒的房子裡抱出來，對他說：「別擔心，小朋友。」

spoken register: warm address from adult to child

The swimming coach knelt beside the child and said, "Come on, buddy, you can do this."

游泳教練蹲在孩子身旁說：「加油，小朋友，你做得到的。」

常見搭配
  • come on buddy
  • it's okay buddy
  • hey buddy
  • good job buddy
同義詞
  • little man

    also affectionate but slightly more old-fashioned

  • champ

    encouraging, often used after an achievement

  • kiddo

    friendly but less warm than 'buddy'

文法句型

[sentence], buddy

用法筆記

This sense is affectionate and reassuring, the opposite of sense 4. It can be used by parents, teachers, relatives, or any caring adult. Not used for girls — 'sweetie' or 'honey' are more common alternatives.

常見錯誤

❌ Using this to address a teenage boy — it may sound patronising. Reserve for younger children (roughly under 12).

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • childhood buddies
  • old buddies
  • school buddies

常用片語

  • be buddies
  • become buddies
  • stay buddies

介系詞搭配

  • buddies with