coach
/kəʊtʃ/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈotʃ] /kəʊtʃ/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈotʃ] /ˈkōch/ (ame, mw) · [kˈotʃ] /koʊtʃ/ (ame, ipa)
coach — 名詞
- coachsingular
- coachesplural
1. a person who works with individual learners or small classes to help them develo
教練；家教
教授運動或學科的老師
a person who works with individual learners or small classes to help them develop skills in a sport, a school subject, or a performing art through personal lessons and guidance
Aiko hired a voice coach to help her prepare for the choir audition.
Aiko 聘請了一位聲樂教練，為合唱團的試音做準備。
noun + to-infinitive: hired a coach to help
The swim coach taught Priya how to breathe correctly during each stroke.
游泳教練教 Priya 如何正確地在划水時換氣。
Before the final match, the basketball coach went over the key plays with the team.
決賽前，籃球教練跟隊員們仔細講解了關鍵戰術。
Leila's maths coach helped her understand algebra by using real-life examples.
Leila 的數學家教用生活中的例子幫她理解代數。
- trainer
focuses more on physical fitness and exercise than skill development
- instructor
more formal; used for driving, swimming, or academic courses
- tutor
specifically for private academic lessons, not sports
用法筆記
This sense can refer to both sports training and academic tutoring. For sports-team management, see sense 2 (SPORTS COACH).
常見錯誤
2. a person who works with a sports team to train the players, choose the best line
球隊教練
訓練並管理運動隊伍的人
a person who works with a sports team to train the players, choose the best lineup, and plan match strategies
The football coach decided to change the team's formation at half-time.
足球教練決定在中場休息時改變球隊的陣型。
After three losses in a row, the club fired their head coach.
連續輸了三場比賽之後，球團開除了他們的总教練。
collocation: head coach / assistant coach
Coach Watanabe told the players to arrive twenty minutes early for practice.
Watanabe 教練要求球員們提早二十分鐘到場練習。
Rohan's dream is to become a professional tennis coach one day.
Rohan 的夢想是有一天成為職業網球教練。
用法筆記
When used before a name, this sense acts as a title: Coach Watanabe, Coach Garcia. No article is needed.
常見錯誤
3. a large vehicle with padded seats that takes people on lengthy road trips, usual
長途巴士
載客長途旅行的舒適巴士
a large vehicle with padded seats that takes people on lengthy road trips, usually costing less than a train or plane ticket
The tour group travelled from London to Edinburgh by coach.
這個旅行團從倫敦搭長途巴士到愛丁堡。
preposition: by coach
A coach picked up the students from the school gate at six in the morning.
一輛長途巴士早上六點在校門口接走了學生。
The coach driver stopped at a service station so everyone could buy snacks.
巴士司機在休息站停車，讓大家買點零食。
The wedding party booked a private coach to take the guests to the venue.
婚禮一行人包了一輛私人巴士，把賓客送到會場。
用法筆記
Common in British English. In American English, bus or long-distance bus is more typical. Also called a motor coach in formal contexts.
常見錯誤
4. a traditional four-wheeled carriage drawn by horses, still seen today at formal
馬車
由馬拉動的大型四輪車廂
a traditional four-wheeled carriage drawn by horses, still seen today at formal ceremonies or in historical exhibitions
The bride and groom arrived at the church in a white horse-drawn coach.
新娘和新郎乘坐一輛白色馬車抵達教堂。
collocation: horse-drawn coach
Tourists in Vienna can ride through the city in an old-fashioned coach pulled by horses.
在維也納，遊客可以搭乘由馬拉的古典馬車遊覽市區。
The museum displayed a golden royal coach that had been used in the Queen's coronation.
博物館展示了一輛金色的皇家馬車，曾在女王加冕典禮中使用。
During the parade, a black coach carrying the mayor rolled slowly through the town square.
遊行中，一輛載著市長的黑色馬車緩緩駛過市鎮廣場。
- carriage
a more general term for any horse-drawn passenger vehicle
- stagecoach
a specific type used historically for long-distance travel with regular stops
5. one of the separate sections of a train where passengers sit, each connected to
火車車廂
火車上載運乘客的獨立車廂
one of the separate sections of a train where passengers sit, each connected to the next by doors
The train had eight coaches, but only three were for first-class passengers.
這班火車有八節車廂，但只有三節是頭等車廂。
Amara found a seat in the quiet coach near the front of the train.
Amara 在火車前段的安靜車廂找到了一個座位。
collocation: quiet coach / dining coach
Each coach on the high-speed train had a luggage rack above the seats.
高鐵的每一節車廂座椅上方都有行李架。
The buffet coach serves hot drinks and sandwiches throughout the journey.
餐車車廂在整趟旅程中供應熱飲和三明治。
用法筆記
Standard term in British English. In American English, car or railroad car is more common. Do not confuse with engine, which pulls the coaches.
6. the cheapest class of seating on an aeroplane or train, with basic services and
經濟艙
飛機或火車最便宜的座位等級
the cheapest class of seating on an aeroplane or train, with basic services and less space than first class
We flew coach to Tokyo so we could save money on the trip.
我們搭經濟艙飛到東京，這樣可以省旅費。
verb + coach: fly coach
Coach seats on this airline are comfortable and have decent leg room.
這家航空公司的經濟艙座位很舒適，腿部空間也還不錯。
Bao always books a coach-class ticket when he travels alone for work.
Bao 獨自出差時總是訂經濟艙的機票。
The upgrade from coach to business class cost an extra two hundred dollars.
從經濟艙升等商務艙要多花兩百美元。
- economy class
the more formal term; 'coach' is more informal in this sense
- standard class
used on trains to mean the same as 'coach'
- first class
the most expensive seating class with premium services
- business class
a mid-level class with better seats and service than coach
用法筆記
In this sense coach is an uncountable noun: We flew coach (no article). Can also appear as coach class. In American English, economy class is the more common term.
coach — 動詞
- coachpresent simple I / you / we / they
- coaches3rd person singular
- coaching-ing form
- coachedpast simple
1. to teach and guide an individual or several learners in a sport, an academic sub
指導；訓練
教導個人或小組運動或學科
to teach and guide an individual or several learners in a sport, an academic subject, or a performing art through lessons and regular practice
Kofi coaches the local children's swimming team every Saturday morning.
Kofi 每週六早上指導當地的兒童游泳隊。
transitive: coach + [team/individual]
The university hired a retired tennis player to coach their top students.
那所大學聘請了一位退休網球選手來指導頂尖學生。
Yara's father coached her in maths every evening before the final exam.
Yara 的父親在大考前夕每晚幫她複習數學。
Ines has been coaching young singers at the music school for five years.
Ines 在音樂學校指導年輕歌手已經五年了。
Diego coaches part-time at a local gym to earn extra money.
Diego 在當地的健身房兼職指導學員，藉此賺點外快。
文法句型
coach + object
coach + object + in + skill
coach + object + for + event
用法筆記
Can be used with or without an object. When used intransitively, the context usually makes the type of coaching clear (e.g., 'She coaches at the community centre').
常見錯誤
2. to train and manage a sports team, including planning strategies and deciding wh
執教
訓練並管理一支運動隊伍
to train and manage a sports team, including planning strategies and deciding which players will play in each game
Hana has coached the university volleyball team for six seasons.
Hana 已經執教大學排球隊六個賽季了。
The manager decided to coach the junior team himself this year.
總經理決定今年親自執教青年隊。
pattern: coach + [team name/type]
Tomás hopes to coach a professional basketball team in the future.
Tomás 希望有朝一日能執教一支職業籃球隊。
The club is looking for someone to coach their under-eighteen squad.
球團正在找人執教他們的十八歲以下青年隊。
文法句型
coach + [sports team]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (INDIVIDUAL TRAINING): this sense focuses on managing a team's strategy and lineup, while sense 1 focuses on developing an individual's skills. The object of this sense is always a team or group.
3. to prepare someone for a specific situation by telling them exactly what to say
提示；教導
事先教某人該如何應對特定場合
to prepare someone for a specific situation by telling them exactly what to say and helping them practise saying it, so they feel confident and ready
The lawyer coached the witness on how to answer questions in court.
律師指導證人如何在法庭上回答問題。
pattern: coach + person + on + how to
Before the press conference, the manager coached Leila on what to say to reporters.
記者會前，總經理教 Leila 該怎麼對記者說。
The teacher coached the students through their speeches one by one.
老師一個一個地指導學生練習他們的演講稿。
Nadia's aunt coached her for the job interview over the weekend.
Nadia 的姑姑在週末幫她練習面試。
文法句型
coach + person + on + topic
coach + person + through + process
用法筆記
This sense sometimes has a slightly negative connotation when the coaching involves telling someone what to say to deceive others. The neutral meaning is simply helping someone prepare.