die
die — 名詞
- diesingular
- diesplural
1. a specially shaped piece of hard metal that is used to press, cut, or stamp patt
模具
金屬成形用的壓印工具
a specially shaped piece of hard metal that is used to press, cut, or stamp patterns onto softer materials such as metal sheets or plastic.
The factory uses a steel die to stamp the company logo onto car doors.
這家工廠用鋼製模具將公司標誌壓印在車門上。
collocation: steel die
Lotte watched the machine press the die against the heated plastic sheet.
Lotte 看著機臺將模具壓向加熱過的塑膠板。
collocation: press the die against
Elena replaced the worn die so the parts would keep their exact shape.
Elena 更換了磨損的模具，確保零件能維持精確的形狀。
Each coin is struck by a die that imprints the design on both sides.
每枚硬幣都由模具衝壓而成，兩面都印有圖案。
- steel die
- press the die
- replace the die
- cutting die
- stamping die
文法句型
a die
the die
dies (plural)
用法筆記
The plural form 'dies' is used for this sense, while 'dice' is the plural for the game-piece sense.
常見錯誤
2. a cube with spots on each of its six faces, tossed by players to determine moves
骰子
遊戲用的六面小方塊
a cube with spots on each of its six faces, tossed by players to determine moves or scores in games.
Imran rolled the die and moved his game piece forward five spaces.
Imran 擲了骰子，把自己的棋子向前移動了五格。
collocation: roll the die
Christopher shook the two dice in his hand and threw them onto the board.
Christopher 將兩顆骰子握在手裡搖了搖，然後丟到棋盤上。
Most games include a single die, though using two speeds up play.
大多數桌遊都附一顆骰子，不過用兩顆可以加快遊戲速度。
grammar: 'die' singular, 'dice' plural
In many board games, players take turns rolling a die to see who goes first.
在許多桌遊中，玩家輪流擲骰子來決定誰先開始。
- roll the die
- throw the die
- a pair of dice
- six-sided die
- dice
often used as the singular in modern, especially British, English
文法句型
roll a die
throw a die
a pair of dice
singular: die / plural: dice
用法筆記
The traditional singular is 'die' and plural is 'dice', though in modern informal English 'dice' is often used for both singular and plural.
常見錯誤
die — 動詞
- diepresent simple I / you / we / they
- dieshe / she / it
- diedpast simple
- dying-ing form
1. to cease living; to no longer remain alive, whether the end arrives quickly or f
死亡；去世
生命停止
to cease living; to no longer remain alive, whether the end arrives quickly or follows a long period.
The old dog died quietly in his sleep at the age of fourteen.
那隻老狗在十四歲那年安靜地在睡夢中離開了。
die + adverb of manner: died quietly
Many soldiers died during the long war far from their homes.
許多士兵在漫長的戰爭中喪生，遠離家鄉。
Rin's grandfather died last winter after a short illness.
Rin 的祖父去年冬天短暫生病後便過世了。
No one knows exactly when or where the famous poet died.
沒有人確切知道那位著名詩人在何時何地去世。
A tree that has died can still provide shelter for birds and insects.
一棵枯死的樹，仍然可以為鳥類和昆蟲提供棲身之所。
inanimate subject: a tree died
- die of cancer
- die from injuries
- die peacefully
- die suddenly
- die young
- live
to remain alive
文法句型
die + (of/from something)
die + for someone
用法筆記
This is the core sense of 'die'. For the cause of death, use 'die of' (disease, old age) or 'die from' (injuries, overdose). 'Die for' means to sacrifice one's life for a person or cause.
常見錯誤
2. to die in a specific manner or because of a particular circumstance, with the wa
死於
因某原因或方式死亡
to die in a specific manner or because of a particular circumstance, with the way or reason for the death stated immediately after the verb.
Sade died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
Sade 在家人的陪伴下安詳地在家中離世。
die + manner adverb: peacefully
Andrew died in a car accident on the highway last Tuesday night.
Andrew 上星期二晚上在高速公路上的一場車禍中喪生。
die + circumstance: in a car accident
The famous painter died young, leaving behind only a dozen finished works.
那位著名畫家英年早逝，只留下了十幾件已完成的作品。
die + adjective complement: died young
Christopher died of a rare disease that doctors could not identify in time.
Christopher 死於一種罕見疾病，醫生來不及確診。
die + of + cause: died of a rare disease
- die young
- die peacefully
- die suddenly
- die of cancer
- die from injuries
- die in an accident
文法句型
die + adverb (young/suddenly/rich)
die + of/from/through
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense verb/1 (STOP LIVING): this sense always includes a manner adverb, cause phrase, or adjective complement that describes how or why the death happened.
常見錯誤
3. to gradually disappear, fade away, or cease to exist — used of traditions, sound
消失；滅絕
逐漸不復存在
to gradually disappear, fade away, or cease to exist — used of traditions, sounds, feelings, species, ideas, or other non-living things.
The tradition of handwritten letters is dying in the age of email.
在電子郵件時代，手寫信的傳統正在逐漸消失。
subject: tradition — abstract noun
That old folk song will never die — families still sing it at gatherings.
那首老民歌永遠不會消失——家家戶戶聚會時仍在傳唱。
When the last speaker passed away, the ancient language died with her.
當最後一位使用者去世時，那種古老的語言也隨之消亡了。
The sound of their voices slowly died as they walked further into the forest.
他們的聲音隨著走進森林深處而漸漸消失。
die of sound: became quieter until silent
Hope never truly dies, even in the most difficult of times.
即使在最艱難的時候，希望也從不會真正消失。
- die away
- language dies
- tradition dies
- sound dies
- hope dies
文法句型
die + (away/out)
die + (of its own accord)
用法筆記
The subject is always a non-living thing: a tradition, language, sound, feeling, species, or idea. For living things, use verb/1 (STOP LIVING) instead.
常見錯誤
4. when a device, motor, or power source dies, it stops running — typically because
沒電；故障
機器因電力耗盡而停止
when a device, motor, or power source dies, it stops running — typically because the stored energy is gone or an internal part has broken.
Defne's phone died halfway through the call, so she had to find a charger.
Defne 的電話講到一半就沒電了，她只好找充電器。
subject: electronic device — phone died
The car engine died at the traffic lights and would not start again.
汽車引擎在紅綠燈前熄火了，怎麼也發不動。
My laptop battery dies after only three hours of use now.
我的手提電腦電池現在只能用三個小時就沒電了。
The old refrigerator finally died after twenty years of faithful service.
那臺舊冰箱在忠實服務了二十年之後終於壞了。
inanimate subject with time span
- battery dies
- engine dies
- phone dies
- die on someone
- car dies
文法句型
die + on someone (informal)
die + (out/completely)
用法筆記
Common with 'die on [someone]' to indicate the inconvenience the failure causes. Example: 'The wifi died on me in the middle of the meeting.'
常見錯誤
5. to want something so extremely badly that you feel you cannot wait any longer —
渴望
極度想要某物或做某事
to want something so extremely badly that you feel you cannot wait any longer — used in everyday, informal situations.
After walking all morning, the hikers were dying for a cold drink.
走了一整個早上，那些登山客渴得巴不得來杯冷飲。
be dying for + noun: dying for a cold drink
Maeve was dying to meet her favourite author at the book signing event.
Maeve 非常渴望能在簽書會上見到她最喜歡的作家。
be dying to + infinitive: dying to meet
I am dying for a cup of coffee — I have not had one all day.
我好想喝杯咖啡——我一整天都沒喝到。
Adina was dying to know what was inside the beautifully wrapped gift.
Adina 非常想知道那個包裝精美的禮物裡面是什麼。
- dying for a drink
- dying to know
- dying for a coffee
- dying to see
- dying to try
- dread
to fear or feel anxious about something
文法句型
be dying for + noun
be dying to + infinitive
用法筆記
Almost always used in the continuous form (be + dying). Not used in simple past: 'I died for a drink' does not carry this meaning. In formal writing, use 'long for' or 'desperately want' instead.
常見錯誤
6. to be so strongly affected by an emotion — such as laughter, embarrassment, sham
受不了
被情緒壓倒
to be so strongly affected by an emotion — such as laughter, embarrassment, shame, or excitement — that you feel overwhelmed by it.
Lakan was dying of laughter at Imran's silly joke during class.
Lakan 被 Imran 在課堂上講的蠢笑話笑得受不了。
be dying of + emotion: dying of laughter
When Elena tripped on stage, she was dying of embarrassment.
Elena 在舞臺上絆倒時，她尷尬得恨不得找個地洞鑽進去。
The children were dying with excitement on the morning of the school trip.
出發去校外教學的那天早上，孩子們興奮得不得了。
be dying with + emotion: dying with excitement
I almost died of shame when I called my teacher 'Mom' in front of everyone.
當著大家的面叫老師「媽」的時候，我簡直羞死了。
- dying of laughter
- dying of embarrassment
- dying of shame
- dying with excitement
- almost died of
- be overwhelmed
more formal; covers all emotions without the urgency
- be beside oneself
stronger; suggests losing control due to emotion
文法句型
be dying of/with + emotion (laughter, embarrassment, shame)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense verb/5 (WANT DESPERATELY): here the focus is on being overpowered by a feeling rather than wanting something. 'Dying of laughter' is very common in informal English.
常見錯誤
7. to come to an end without achieving what was hoped for — used of plans, projects
失敗；告吹
計畫或夢想未能成功
to come to an end without achieving what was hoped for — used of plans, projects, dreams, or efforts that are completely unsuccessful.
The project died after the main investor decided to pull out.
主要投資者決定撤資後，那個計畫就告吹了。
subject: project — an effort or plan
Marta's dream of becoming a professional singer died when she lost her voice.
Marta 成為職業歌手的夢想在她失聲後就破滅了。
The peace talks died because neither side was willing to compromise.
和平談判破裂了，因為雙方都不願讓步。
The new restaurant died within six months of opening its doors.
那家新餐廳開業不到六個月就倒閉了。
die of a business: failed
- dream dies
- plan dies
- project dies
- talks die
- business dies
文法句型
die + (a death as a plan/project/idea)
用法筆記
This sense is close to verb/3 (STOP EXISTING) but specifically conveys failure — the plan or effort was meant to succeed but did not. Use 'fail' for a more neutral tone.
常見錯誤
die down
phrasal verbto become gradually less strong, loud, noticeable, or active — used for wind, noise, excitement, controversy, or pain.
逐漸減弱；平息
We waited until the storm died down before leaving the shelter.
The argument died down after both sides agreed to take a break.
die out
phrasal verbto become less and less common and eventually cease to exist altogether — used for species, customs, languages, or traditions.
滅絕；消失殆盡
Many local dialects have died out as younger generations speak the national language.
The species of turtle is dying out because its natural habitat is disappearing.
die off
phrasal verbto die one after another until there are few or none left — used for a group of living things (plants, animals, or people).
相繼死亡；陸續死去
The older trees in the forest are dying off one by one due to the disease.
After the water source dried up, the fish in the lake began to die off.
die away
phrasal verbTo become gradually weaker and finally stop.
逐漸消失
The sound of the music died away as the band left the stage.
Her anger died away after she heard his explanation.
die back
phrasal verbOf a plant, to die down to the ground but remain alive in the roots.
枯萎
In winter, the rose bushes die back but grow again in spring.
The perennial plant died back after the first frost.
old habits die hard
idiomused to say that it is very difficult to stop doing something that you have been doing for a long time, especially a bad habit.
老習慣很難改掉；積習難改
Defne still checks her work email every hour on holiday — old habits die hard.
I know I should stop biting my nails, but old habits die hard.
never say die
idioman expression of encouragement, meaning 'do not give up hope' or 'keep trying, no matter how difficult the situation.'
永不放棄；別灰心
The team was losing by four goals, but the coach told them never say die.
Lina's attitude has always been: never say die, keep fighting until the end.
to die for
idiomextremely good, attractive, or desirable — used informally to praise something strongly.
好到極點；令人嚮往不已
The chocolate cake at that little French café is absolutely to die for.
Élise said the views from the mountain top were to die for.
do or die
idiomused to describe a situation in which you must make a very great effort to succeed because failure is not an option.
不成功便成仁；背水一戰
It was a do-or-die moment for the basketball player as he took the final shot.
The company is in a do-or-die situation — either we find new customers or we close.
used by children or in informal situations to emphasize that you are telling the absolute truth.
我發誓（所言屬實）
I did not take your notebook, cross my heart and hope to die.
Carlos promised he would keep the secret, cross his heart.
used to say that a large number of people or animals die, fall ill, or leave a place in a very short period of time.
大量死亡或病倒（如蒼蠅般倒下）
During the flu season, students were dropping like flies and the school was half empty.
In the heatwave, runners were falling like flies before the finish line.
To want something or to do something very much.
極度渴望
Mia was dying for a cup of coffee after the long meeting.
Are you dying to see the new movie this weekend?
die a/the death
idiomTo fail completely.
徹底失敗
The new restaurant died a death after only three months.
His plan to start a business died the death when funding fell through.
die in your bed
idiomTo die from old age or illness, not from violence or accident.
壽終正寢
Grandfather lived a long life and died in his bed peacefully.
Most people hope to die in their bed when the time comes.
die laughing
idiomTo find something extremely funny.
笑死
Sara nearly died laughing at Diego's joke during lunch.
The comedian's performance made the audience die laughing.
To die or become ill in very large numbers.
大量死亡
In the heatwave, elderly people were dropping like flies.
During the flu season, students fell like flies in the dormitory.
Used to say that things change very slowly.
積習難改
Old habits die hard; Brian still writes letters instead of emails.
Traditions die hard in this small village, even with modern influences.