cup
/kʌp/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈʌp] /kʌp/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈʌp] /ˈkəp/ (ame, mw)
cup — 動詞
- cuppresent simple I / you / we / they
- cups3rd person singular
- cupping-ing form
- cuppedpast simple
1. To bend your hands or fingers into a rounded shape, usually so that you can hold
捧起；托住
將手彎成杯狀以托住或保護某物
To bend your hands or fingers into a rounded shape, usually so that you can hold something small or protect it, or to rest a part of your body (such as your chin or face) in your curved palm.
Shanti cupped her hands around the tiny bird to keep it warm.
Shanti 將雙手捧在小鳥周圍，為牠保暖。
cup + hands + around + object — holding to protect
With a worried look, Otis cupped his chin in his hand while thinking about the problem.
Otis 一臉憂慮地托著下巴思考問題。
cup + body part + in + hand
Felipe carefully cupped the injured bird in both hands and carried it inside.
Felipe 小心地用雙手捧起受傷的鳥，帶進屋裡。
Kneeling by the riverbank, Hiro cupped his hands to take a drink of the fresh water.
Hiro 跪在河邊，捧起雙手喝了口清涼的河水。
Liang cupped his hands around the match to shield it from the strong wind.
Liang 用手圍住火柴，擋住強風。
- hold
More general; 'cup' specifically implies curved, protective hands
- cradle
More delicate and careful; 'cradle' suggests gentle support, while 'cup' emphasises the curved shape of the hands
- scoop
More specific to collecting liquid or loose material; 'cup' focuses on the hand position rather than the collecting action
文法句型
cup + body part (hands, chin) + in/around + noun
cup + noun + in + possessive + hands
cup + hands + around + noun
用法筆記
The object of this verb is often a body part (hands, chin, face) or a small, delicate object. When referring to protecting a flame, 'shield' or 'protect' often appears after 'to' to show the purpose.
常見錯誤
cup — 名詞
- cupsingular
- cupsplural
1. A vessel with an open top and a handle on the side, used for drinking liquids li
杯子；一杯
盛裝飲料的小型容器
A vessel with an open top and a handle on the side, used for drinking liquids like tea, coffee, or water. It may also refer to the amount of liquid held inside it.
Amira poured herself a cup of hot tea and sat down by the window.
Amira 給自己倒了一杯熱茶，然後在窗邊坐下。
cup of [drink] for contents
The waiter brought two cups of black coffee to the table.
服務生送了兩杯黑咖啡到桌上。
Romi washed the coffee cups and put them back on the shelf.
Romi 把咖啡杯洗好，放回架上。
Ilan carefully placed the porcelain cup on the saucer.
Ilan 小心翼翼地把陶瓷杯放在托盤上。
Each child had a small plastic cup filled with apple juice.
每個孩子都有一個裝滿蘋果汁的小塑膠杯。
常見錯誤
2. A standard cooking measurement for dry or liquid ingredients. One cup is about 2
量杯；一杯
烹飪用容量單位
A standard cooking measurement for dry or liquid ingredients. One cup is about 237 millilitres, which equals eight fluid ounces. The word can also mean the container used to hold this amount.
The recipe calls for two cups of flour and one cup of sugar.
食譜需要兩杯麵粉和一杯糖。
cooking collocation: cups of flour / sugar
Mateo measured out a cup of rice before putting it in the pot.
Mateo 量了一杯米，然後放進鍋裡。
Add half a cup of milk and stir the mixture slowly.
加入半杯牛奶，慢慢攪拌混合物。
You will need three cups of water for every cup of pasta.
每一杯義大利麵需要三杯水。
Inês checked the measuring cup to confirm she had enough oil.
Inês 檢查了量杯，確認油量足夠。
用法筆記
This measurement is standard in the US but rarely used in the UK, where recipes usually give weights in grams or volumes in millilitres.
3. Any item or piece with a hollow rounded form resembling a drinking cup — for exa
杯狀物
形狀像杯子的物體
Any item or piece with a hollow rounded form resembling a drinking cup — for example, a holder for an egg, a rubber disc that sticks to walls, or the base of a flower.
The acorn sits in a small cup-shaped base called the cupule.
橡實長在一個稱為殼斗的杯狀小基部上。
Saira placed the egg in a ceramic egg cup at breakfast.
Saira 早餐時把蛋放在陶瓷蛋杯上。
The suction cup would not stick to the rough wall.
吸盤無法附著在粗糙的牆壁上。
Botanists call the cup-like part of the flower the calyx.
植物學家把花朵的杯狀部分稱為花萼。
4. A decorative metal vessel, often made from silver or gold, handed to the person
獎盃
頒給體育競賽優勝者的獎盃
A decorative metal vessel, often made from silver or gold, handed to the person or team that wins a contest, especially in sporting events. The term can also describe the contest itself.
The team captain lifted the silver cup above his head as the crowd cheered.
隊長將銀色獎盃高舉過頭，全場歡呼。
win/lift a cup — sports prize
Emily's school won the regional cup for the best swimming team.
Emily 的學校贏得了區域盃賽，成為最佳游泳隊伍。
The World Cup is awarded every four years to the winning soccer nation.
世界盃每四年頒發一次給獲勝的足球國家。
Zayd polished the gold cup until it shone brightly for the ceremony.
Zayd 把金獎盃擦得閃閃發亮，準備頒獎典禮。
A small engraved cup sat on the shelf as a reminder of his victory.
一個刻有文字的小獎盃放在架上，紀念他當年的勝利。
用法筆記
When referring to the competition (e.g. 'the World Cup'), the word is usually capitalised. The trophy sense always suggests a formal competition, not an informal game.
常見錯誤
5. A small flexible container, usually made of silicone, that a woman places inside
月經杯
置入體內收集經血的矽膠容器
A small flexible container, usually made of silicone, that a woman places inside her body during her period to collect blood. It can be washed and reused, and is an alternative to sanitary pads or tampons.
Minh switched from tampons to a menstrual cup because it created less waste.
Minh 從使用衛生棉條改用月經杯，因為垃圾較少。
A menstrual cup can stay in place for twelve hours before it needs emptying.
月經杯可留在體內十二小時再取出清空。
worn for up to 12 hours — reusable alternative
Hiro's sister found the menstrual cup more comfortable than she had expected.
Hiro 的妹妹發現月經杯比她預期的更舒適。
Many stores now carry several brands of menstrual cups alongside pads and tampons.
許多商店現在都有販售多種品牌的月經杯，與衛生棉和衛生棉條並列。
用法筆記
This is a relatively recent product name and is considered neutral in register — neither especially formal nor informal. The term 'menstrual cup' is always written as two words.
6. Each fabric section that forms the front part of a bra, designed to hold or cove
罩杯
胸罩中支撐胸部的弧形部分
Each fabric section that forms the front part of a bra, designed to hold or cover a breast. Letters such as A, B, C, and D indicate the size of these sections.
A customer bought a bra with lace on the cups and a comfortable back strap.
一位顧客買了一件罩杯上有蕾絲、背帶舒適的胸罩。
The cups of this sports bra are designed to give extra support during exercise.
這款運動胸罩的罩杯專為運動時提供額外支撐而設計。
cup size / sports bra support
Mark checked the cup size before trying on the swimsuit top.
Mark 在試穿泳衣上衣前先確認了罩杯尺寸。
Paul prefers bras without underwires in the cups for everyday wear.
Paul 喜歡日常穿著的無鋼圈罩杯胸罩。
用法筆記
When discussing bra sizes, 'cup' is used with a letter (A cup, B cup, etc.). The plural form 'cups' is more common when referring to the physical parts of a bra.
7. a hard plastic covering that male athletes wear over their groin area during con
護擋
男性運動員穿戴的護具
a hard plastic covering that male athletes wear over their groin area during contact sports such as cricket, hockey, or boxing, to protect that part of the body from injury.
Ezra put on his protective cup before the cricket match started.
Ezra 在板球比賽開始前戴上了他的護擋。
The hockey coach told every player to wear a cup during practice.
曲棍球教練要求所有球員在練習時都要穿戴護擋。
collocation: wear a cup
Faisal bought a new sports cup with thicker padding for the season.
Faisal 為新賽季買了一個加厚襯墊的運動護擋。
The referee checked that every rugby player was wearing a cup before the match began.
裁判在比賽開始前確認每位橄欖球員都穿戴了護擋。
- jockstrap
refers to the supportive undergarment, not the hard protective cup itself; a cup is often worn inside a jockstrap
- athletic supporter
formal term for a jockstrap; more general than 'cup'
用法筆記
Often simply called a 'cup' in sports contexts. The full term 'protective cup' or 'sports cup' helps avoid confusion with other meanings.
常見錯誤
8. a cold drink made by mixing wine or another alcoholic drink with fruit juice, so
調和酒
將酒與果汁等調配的冰涼飲料
a cold drink made by mixing wine or another alcoholic drink with fruit juice, soda, or similar ingredients, commonly poured from a large container at social gatherings.
Lucía prepared a fruit cup with white wine and sliced oranges for the barbecue.
Lucía 為燒烤聚會調製了一杯加了白酒和柳橙片的水果調酒。
collocation: fruit cup
Christopher filled a large glass pitcher with cold cup and added fresh mint leaves.
Christopher 在大玻璃壺中裝滿了冰涼的調和酒，並加入幾片新鮮薄荷葉。
At the wedding reception, the hosts served a sparkling cup made from rosé wine.
在婚宴上，主人端出了一款用玫瑰紅酒調製的氣泡調和酒。
Sade poured a tall glass of chilled cup and added a slice of lemon.
Sade 倒了一杯冰涼的調和酒，並加了一片檸檬。
- punch
similar mixed drink but usually served from a bowl rather than a pitcher; punch can be non-alcoholic
用法筆記
This meaning is most common in British English, especially for drinks like Pimm's Cup. Unlike 'punch,' a cup is typically served from a pitcher rather than a large punch bowl.
9. a short medical term — CUP — for an advanced cancer diagnosis: malignant cells h
不明原發癌
癌症原發部位不明的縮寫
a short medical term — CUP — for an advanced cancer diagnosis: malignant cells have spread to different parts of the body, yet doctors cannot determine the original tumour site.
Dr. Okafor wrote 'CUP' in the medical notes after reviewing the scan results.
Okafor 醫生在查看掃描結果後，於病歷中寫下了「CUP」。
CUP written as uppercase abbreviation in medical records
The oncology team explained that a CUP diagnosis means the cancer's origin remains unknown.
腫瘤科團隊解釋說，CUP 診斷意味著癌細胞的原始位置仍然未知。
Jason read the CUP diagnosis in his uncle's file and asked for more details.
Jason 在他叔叔的檔案中看到 CUP 診斷，便詢問更多細節。
The hospital's tumour board discussed two new CUP cases during the weekly meeting.
醫院的腫瘤委員會在每週會議中討論了兩例新的 CUP 病案。
用法筆記
Always written in capital letters as an abbreviation. Used only in medical contexts. The full form 'carcinoma of uncertain primary origin' is typically explained to patients, while doctors may use the abbreviation in notes.
10. the circular hole cut into a golf green, often lined with a metal container, tha
球洞
高爾夫果嶺上的洞口
the circular hole cut into a golf green, often lined with a metal container, that players try to hit the ball into in order to finish playing that section of the course.
Jiwoo's golf ball stopped just inches from the cup on the 18th green.
Jiwoo 的高爾夫球在第十八洞果嶺上距離球洞只有幾英寸的地方停了下來。
Walid carefully removed the flag before lifting his ball from the cup.
Walid 小心地拔起旗桿，然後從球洞中取出他的球。
collocation: remove the flag from the cup
The cup on the final green was positioned dangerously close to the sand bunker.
最後一洞果嶺上的球洞被設置在離沙坑非常近的位置。
Élise lined up her putt and watched the ball roll steadily toward the cup.
Élise 瞄準了她的推桿路線，看著球穩定地朝球洞滾去。
- hole
more general term; 'hole' can refer to the entire section of the course, while 'cup' specifically means the target hole on the green
用法筆記
In golf, 'cup' specifically means the hole on the putting green, not the entire section of the course (which is also called a 'hole'). The metal liner inside is sometimes called a 'cup' as well.