club
club — 動詞
- clubpresent simple I / you / we / they
- clubs3rd person singular
- clubbing-ing form
- clubbedpast simple
1. to spend an evening at a single nightclub or dance venue, dancing and socialisin
去夜店
去夜總會跳舞玩樂
to spend an evening at a single nightclub or dance venue, dancing and socialising with friends
Amihan and her friends go clubbing every Friday night at a new venue.
Amihan 和她的朋友每週五晚上都會去不同的夜店跳舞。
structure: go clubbing [frequency] at [place]
We were clubbing until three in the morning and missed the last train home.
我們在夜店玩到凌晨三點，錯過了最後一班回家的火車。
continuous form: be clubbing until [time]
James prefers clubbing to sitting in a quiet bar because he loves dancing.
James 比起坐在安靜的酒吧，更喜歡去夜店，因為他熱愛跳舞。
The students went clubbing every weekend at a cheap nightspot near the university.
那些學生每週末都在大學附近一家便宜的夜店跳舞。
Iris had never been clubbing before her cousin took her to a salsa club downtown.
Iris 以前從沒去過夜店，直到表姊帶她去了一家市區的拉丁舞夜店。
文法句型
be clubbing
go clubbing
club + adverb (e.g. every weekend, all night)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the continuous form ('be clubbing' or 'go clubbing'). The simple past is less common. This sense rarely appears in formal writing. Distinguished from sense 2 (GO CLUBBING) by focusing on a single venue rather than moving between several clubs.
常見錯誤
2. to go out to a series of nightclubs in a single evening as a social routine, foc
跑夜店
到多家夜店尋樂社交
to go out to a series of nightclubs in a single evening as a social routine, focusing on experiencing the nightlife scene rather than spending the whole night at one venue
Roya suggested they go clubbing at a few different places to celebrate her promotion.
Roya 建議他們去幾家不同的夜店慶祝她的升遷。
go clubbing at [multiple venues]
The tourists spent the whole night clubbing at beachside bars along the coast.
觀光客整晚在海灘酒吧式的夜店玩樂。
Astrid loved going clubbing on weekends but always regretted it on Monday morning.
Astrid 很喜歡在週末跑夜店，但週一早上總是後悔。
After the concert, the band members went clubbing at a famous downtown venue.
演唱會結束後，樂團成員去市區一家知名夜店續攤。
Constanza went clubbing nearly every night during her summer holiday in Ibiza.
Constanza 在伊比薩暑假時幾乎每晚都去跑夜店。
- party
broader — any social celebration, not club-specific
- hit the clubs
more informal, slang — suggests going to multiple venues
- go out
much more general — could mean any evening entertainment
文法句型
go clubbing in [area]
go clubbing at [place]
go clubbing + time expression
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (DANCE): sense 2 emphasises the practice of visiting multiple clubs or experiencing the club scene as a lifestyle, whereas sense 1 is about dancing at one venue. The collocation 'go clubbing' is the most natural form for both senses.
常見錯誤
3. to strike someone or something violently and repeatedly, using a thick heavy sti
棒打
用棍棒用力擊打
to strike someone or something violently and repeatedly, using a thick heavy stick or any blunt weapon such as a metal pipe
The thief tried to club the security guard with a metal pipe, but missed.
小偷試圖用金屬管棒打警衛，但沒打中。
club + object + with + instrument (blunt object)
During the riot, several protesters were clubbed by police officers using long wooden batons.
暴動期間，多名抗議者遭到警方用長木棍棒打。
passive: be clubbed by [someone] using [instrument]
The fisherman clubbed the large salmon on the head to kill it quickly.
漁夫用棍棒重擊大鮭魚的頭部，讓牠迅速死亡。
Bao's attacker clubbed him from behind, leaving a deep bruise on his shoulder.
Bao 的攻擊者從背後棒打他，在他肩膀上留下深色瘀傷。
A museum display showed ancient warriors clubbing their enemies with stone weapons.
博物館的展品顯示古代戰士用石製武器棒打敵人。
文法句型
club + object
club + object + with + instrument
be clubbed + adverb (e.g. to death)
用法筆記
This sense is less common in everyday conversation than words like 'hit' or 'beat'. It often appears in news reports about violent incidents or in historical descriptions of combat.
常見錯誤
club — 名詞
- clubsingular
- clubsplural
1. an organization whose members share a particular interest or activity and meet o
社團
有共同興趣的人定期聚會的組織
an organization whose members share a particular interest or activity and meet on a regular basis
Zayd joined the school photography club to improve his picture-taking skills.
Zayd 加入了學校攝影社，想提升自己的拍照技巧。
club + activity name for shared interest
Anong's gardening club meets every Saturday morning at the community centre.
Anong 的園藝社每週六早上在社區中心聚會。
The book club read six novels together last year and discussed each one.
讀書會去年一起讀了六本小說，並討論了每一本。
The children's art club displayed their paintings at the local library.
兒童美術社在當地圖書館展出了他們的畫作。
The chess club welcomed new members of all ages and skill levels.
西洋棋社歡迎所有年齡和程度的新成員加入。
- society
often used for academic or cultural groups rather than sports or hobby groups
- association
more formal than club; often refers to professional or trade groups
- organisation
broader term; can refer to any structured group, not necessarily recreational
用法筆記
Countable noun used with singular or plural verb (e.g. 'the club meets' or 'the club meet'). When the focus is on the members acting individually, a plural verb is common in British English.
常見錯誤
2. the building or set of rooms where the members of a club gather for meetings, me
俱樂部會所
社團聚會的建築物
the building or set of rooms where the members of a club gather for meetings, meals, or social events
Gabriel walked into the club and headed straight for the library on the second floor.
Gabriel 走進俱樂部，直接前往二樓的圖書館。
The club has a large dining hall where members hold their weekly dinners.
俱樂部有一個大型宴會廳，會員每週在那裡舉辦晚餐聚會。
club = building with facilities
Léa booked the club's meeting room for her team's afternoon presentation.
Léa 預訂了俱樂部的會議室，準備用來舉辦團隊下午的簡報。
After the match, the players relaxed in the club with drinks and snacks.
比賽結束後，球員們在俱樂部裡喝飲料、吃點心休息。
- clubhouse
more specific term for the building where a club meets; often used for sports clubs
- club rooms
emphasises the rented or dedicated rooms rather than the whole building
用法筆記
In this sense, 'club' refers to the physical space (building or rooms), not the organization itself. Compare with sense 1, which refers to the group as an institution. Context usually makes the distinction clear — if members go to a place, it is the building; if they sign up or pay fees, it is the organization.
3. a private organization for people who share a common background, profession, or
會員俱樂部
以背景或職業篩選會員的私人組織
a private organization for people who share a common background, profession, or education, offering a place to socialize, eat, and sometimes stay overnight
Amani has been a member of the city's arts club for over twenty years.
Amani 加入市立藝術俱樂部已經超過二十年了。
The golf club requires new members to be recommended by two existing members.
高爾夫俱樂部要求新會員需由兩位現有會員推薦。
members' club with entry requirements
Ritu's father often stays overnight at the university club when he visits the city.
Ritu 的父親到城市出差時，常常留宿在大學俱樂部。
The business club hosted a dinner for young professionals last Friday.
商業俱樂部上週五為年輕專業人士舉辦了一場晚宴。
The press club welcomes journalists from all countries to its events.
記者俱樂部歡迎各國記者參加其活動。
- country club
a type of members' club set in a rural or suburban area with sports and leisure facilities
- society
can also refer to an exclusive group, but rarely has its own building and accommodation
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: sense 3 emphasises the exclusive nature of membership (by invitation, background, or profession) and often includes residential or dining facilities. Sense 1 is broader — any hobby or interest group. Common names include 'country club', 'golf club', 'university club', and 'press club'.
4. a professional or semi-professional team that takes part in a particular sport
球隊
職業或業餘運動隊伍
a professional or semi-professional team that takes part in a particular sport
Daichi signed a contract with a Spanish football club in the summer of 2023.
Daichi 在 2023 年夏天與一支西班牙足球隊簽約。
club = professional sports team
Joaquín's favourite basketball club won the national championship this year.
Joaquín 最喜歡的籃球隊今年贏得了全國冠軍。
The club's manager decided to sell two of its best players this season.
球隊經理決定在本賽季出售兩名最佳球員。
Eve's football club plays its home matches in a stadium built for sixty thousand fans.
Eve 支持的足球隊在主場比賽時，使用的是一座可容納六萬名觀眾的體育場。
The swimming club trained five days a week during the summer break.
游泳隊在暑假期間每週訓練五天。
用法筆記
In this sense 'club' refers to the entire sports organisation — players, coaches, managers, and owners — not just the team on the field. Compare with sense 1: a sports club can also be a social group (tennis club in the neighbourhood), but sense 4 specifically refers to the team that competes.
5. a venue that stays open until the early morning, where people go to dance, drink
夜店
晚上跳舞聽音樂的場所
a venue that stays open until the early morning, where people go to dance, drink, and listen to recorded or live music
Heather went to a club in the city centre to celebrate her birthday.
Heather 去市中心的一家夜店慶祝她的生日。
The club on Elm Street plays electronic music on Friday nights.
Elm 街上的那家夜店每逢週五晚上都會播放電子音樂。
club = nightclub with music
Nora waited outside the club for twenty minutes before the guard let her in.
Nora 在夜店外面等了二十分鐘，保全才讓她進去。
Many clubs in this area do not let anyone under twenty-one enter.
這個地區的許多夜店不讓未滿二十一歲的人入場。
The new club has three different dance floors and a rooftop bar.
這家新開的夜店有三個不同的舞池和一個屋頂酒吧。
- nightclub
the full form; slightly more formal than 'club'
- discotheque
dated term; rarely used in modern English
- dance club
emphasises the dancing aspect over drinking or music
用法筆記
Commonly called 'nightclub' in formal or written English. In casual conversation, 'club' usually means a nightclub unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. Typical collocations include 'go clubbing' (verb phrase) and 'clubber' (person who regularly goes to nightclubs).
6. a slender stick with a shaped end, used in the sport of golf to strike the ball
球桿
高爾夫運動用的擊球工具
a slender stick with a shaped end, used in the sport of golf to strike the ball
Justin bought a new set of golf clubs for his father's sixtieth birthday.
Justin 買了一組新高爾夫球桿，送給父親作為六十歲生日禮物。
set of golf clubs as equipment
The golfer cleaned each club carefully after finishing eighteen holes on the course.
這位高爾夫球手打完十八洞後，仔細地把每一支球桿都擦乾淨。
She chose a wide-headed club to hit the ball out of the sand trap.
她選了一支桿頭寬的球桿，想把球從沙坑裡打出來。
The golf clubs are stored in a long bag that players carry on their shoulder.
高爾夫球桿放在一個長袋子裡，球員們把袋子背在肩上。
Professional golfers usually carry fourteen clubs in their bag during a tournament.
職業高爾夫球手在比賽期間通常會帶十四支球桿。
- golf club
the full two-word form; 'club' alone is also common among golfers
用法筆記
Different types of golf clubs have specific names (driver, iron, putter, wedge) based on their shape and purpose. 'Club' is the general term for any of these. Countable — 'a club', 'two clubs'.
常見錯誤
7. a short, thick stick that is thicker at one end, designed or used for hitting pe
棍棒
用作武器的粗短棍子
a short, thick stick that is thicker at one end, designed or used for hitting people or animals
The guard carried a wooden club as protection during his night shift.
警衛帶著一根木棍，做為夜間值班時的防身武器。
collocation: wooden club
Archaeologists found an ancient club with carved markings near the river.
考古學家在河邊找到一支刻有花紋的古代棍棒。
Mei kept a wooden club under her bed for self-defence after the burglaries in her neighbourhood.
Mei 在床底下放了一根木棍，用來在社區發生竊案時防身。
The museum displayed a medieval club used by foot soldiers in battle.
博物館展示了一把中世紀步兵在戰鬥中使用過的棍棒。
用法筆記
Usually distinguished from a bat or a stick by being deliberately shaped or chosen for striking. Frequently found in historical or archaeological descriptions.
常見錯誤
8. among the four categories of cards in a standard deck, the one identified by a b
梅花
撲克牌四種花色之一
among the four categories of cards in a standard deck, the one identified by a black symbol shaped like three leaves with a shared stem
In the card game, clubs are the third suit in rank after spades.
在撲克牌遊戲中，梅花是排在黑桃之後的第三種花色。
card-game ranking pattern
Dewi drew the ace of clubs and felt confident about her hand.
Dewi 抽到一張梅花 A，對自己的手牌很有信心。
collocation: the ace/queen/two of clubs
Élise sorted the deck by suit, placing all the clubs in one pile.
Élise 依照花色整理整副牌，把所有梅花放在一疊。
In this card game, clubs are the second-highest suit, just below spades.
在這個牌局中，梅花是僅次於黑桃的第二高花色。
用法筆記
The word clubs is plural when referring to the suit as a category (e.g., 'Clubs are red in some decks'). Individual cards use the singular or the 'of-clubs' pattern.
9. an individual playing card that carries the black three-leaf symbol identifying
梅花牌
屬於梅花花色的撲克牌
an individual playing card that carries the black three-leaf symbol identifying it as belonging to the clubs category
Jude played a club from his hand, taking the lead in the trick.
Jude 從手牌中打出一張梅花，在這圈牌中取得領先。
typical card-game expression: play a club
Jisoo held three clubs and needed one more for a flush.
Jisoo 手上有三張梅花，只差一張就能湊成同花。
The five of clubs was the winning card in the final round.
最後一輪中，梅花五是決定勝負的那張牌。
Lucía dropped a club under the table during the game.
Lucía 在遊戲過程中不小心把一張梅花掉到桌子底下。
- club card
a clearer way to refer to an individual card when avoiding ambiguity
用法筆記
Use this sense when referring to a specific card rather than the suit as a whole. Compare with sense 8: 'Clubs are my favourite suit' (sense 8) versus 'I need one more club' (sense 9).