dangle
/ˈdæŋɡl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdæŋɡl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdaŋ-gəl/ (ame, mw)
dangle — 動詞
- danglepresent simple I / you / we / they
- dangleshe / she / it
- dangledpast simple
- dangling-ing form
1. when the lower end of something is not supported and swings from side to side in
懸掛；吊著
物體一端固定、另一端自由垂下
when the lower end of something is not supported and swings from side to side in the air; or to put something in that position
A set of keys dangled from a hook by the front door.
一串鑰匙懸掛在前門旁的掛鉤上。
intransitive: dangle from [sth]
Theo dangled his legs over the edge of the old wooden bridge.
Theo 把雙腿懸在舊木橋的邊緣晃動。
A single light bulb dangled from a long cord in the middle of the room.
一顆燈泡從房間中央的長電線上垂下來。
Chen dangled the toy mouse above the cat's head to make it jump.
Chen 把玩具老鼠在貓咪的頭上方晃動，讓牠跳起來。
The fishing line dangled in the water as the boat drifted slowly.
釣線垂在水中，船隻緩緩漂流。
- support
to hold something from below so it does not hang
文法句型
dangle from [sth]
dangle [sth] + adverb/preposition
dangle + adverb/preposition
用法筆記
Frequently used with a preposition or adverb showing position (dangle from / over / into / above). The subject can be the thing that hangs (intransitive) or the person holding it (transitive).
常見錯誤
2. to try to get someone to do something by offering them something attractive, oft
引誘；利誘
以好處引誘他人
to try to get someone to do something by offering them something attractive, often without being certain they will actually receive what is offered
The company dangled a promotion in front of Jin to get him to work longer hours.
公司以升職引誘 Jin 延長工作時間。
dangle [sth] in front of [sb]
Developers dangled the promise of new jobs to win support for the project.
開發商以提供新工作機會為誘餌，爭取民眾支持該建案。
Elena was tempted by the bonus they dangled before her, but she still turned them down.
Elena 被他們懸在面前的獎金所誘惑，但她仍然拒絕了。
The university dangled a scholarship in front of top students from around the world.
該大學以獎學金吸引世界各地的頂尖學生。
- deter
to discourage someone from doing something
文法句型
dangle [sth] before/in front of [sb]
用法筆記
The object being offered is usually something desirable (a reward, a chance, a promise). The person being persuaded is introduced by 'before' or 'in front of'. Common in business and recruitment contexts.
常見錯誤
3. in the sport of ice hockey, a player moves the puck with fast and deceptive turn
假動作過人
冰球中以假動作晃過對手
in the sport of ice hockey, a player moves the puck with fast and deceptive turns to get around a defender
The forward dangled past the defender and scored the winning goal.
前鋒以假動作晃過後衛，射入致勝球。
dangle past [opponent] — ice hockey usage
Santiago tried to dangle around the goalie but lost control of the puck.
Santiago 試圖假動作繞過守門員，但失去對球的控制。
The rookie dangled through three players before passing to a teammate.
這位新秀連續晃過三名球員後，將球傳給隊友。
文法句型
dangle + adverb/preposition (past, around)
用法筆記
Technical hockey slang. The player who 'dangles' keeps the puck on their stick while making sharp, unexpected turns. Not used outside ice hockey contexts.
4. making a person wait for a decision or important information, often by making un
懸著；拖延
故意不給答覆使人懸心
making a person wait for a decision or important information, often by making unclear promises or not giving a direct reply
The committee dangled the applicants along for months without any decision.
委員會把申請人懸了好幾個月，始終不給決定。
phrasal use: dangle along
Ravi felt his boss was dangling him with vague talk about a possible raise.
Ravi 覺得老闆用模糊的加薪說詞吊著他。
Instead of a clear answer, the manager just dangled the opportunity in front of Ananya.
經理不給明確答覆，只是把機會懸在 Ananya 面前。
Stop dangling me and tell me whether I got the job or not.
別再吊著我了，告訴我到底有沒有得到那份工作。
- string along
more common; very similar meaning of keeping someone hopeful with false promises
- hold up
focuses on delaying a decision, without the element of false hope
- tell outright
to give a direct and honest answer
文法句型
dangle [sb] along
dangle [sth] before [sb]
用法筆記
Often used with the particle 'along' (dangle along). The person who is kept waiting is the direct object. This sense is close to 'string along' and appears mainly in informal contexts about jobs, relationships, or decisions.
常見錯誤
dangle — 名詞
1. the condition of hanging loosely without firm support, so that the lower part ca
懸垂
物體垂掛晃動的狀態
the condition of hanging loosely without firm support, so that the lower part can move freely
The loose thread hung with a gentle dangle from the hem of her coat.
那條鬆脫的線頭從她大衣下擺輕輕垂掛著。
uncountable noun: with a dangle
Amara watched the slight dangle of her earrings as she shook her head.
Amara 搖頭時看著耳環輕輕晃動。
The cat was fascinated by the gentle dangle of the wind chime in the breeze.
貓咪被風鈴在微風中輕輕垂掛的模樣吸引住了。
- suspension
more formal; scientific or technical
- droop
suggests a downward bend without swinging
用法筆記
Uncountable. Usually appears in descriptions of how something hangs or moves. More common in literary or descriptive writing than in everyday speech.
2. an object that hangs freely from a point of attachment, especially a decorative
垂飾
垂掛在物品上的裝飾物
an object that hangs freely from a point of attachment, especially a decorative piece such as jewellery
The dancers wore colourful dangles that swung from their ears.
舞者們戴著色彩繽紛的垂飾耳環。
countable: ear dangles
A small silver dangle hung from the rear-view mirror of the old car.
那輛舊車的後視鏡上掛著一個小小的銀色垂飾。
The charm bracelet had several metal dangles that clinked as Grace walked.
Grace 走路時，那條吊飾手鍊上的幾個金屬垂飾叮噹作響。
用法筆記
Countable. Most often used to describe earrings with a hanging part, or small ornaments that hang from something. In fashion contexts, 'dangle earrings' is a common compound.