dome
/dəʊm/ (bre, ipa) · /dəʊm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdōm/ (ame, mw)
dome — 名詞
- domesingular
- domesplural
1. a curved, round roof that sits on top of a building, often shaped like the top h
圓頂；穹頂
建築物頂部的半球形結構
a curved, round roof that sits on top of a building, often shaped like the top half of a ball; a building that has this kind of roof.
The golden dome of the cathedral could be seen from miles away.
那座大教堂的金色圓頂在數英里外就能看見。
the dome of [building] — typical noun phrase
Visitors admired the painted scenes inside the mosque's main dome.
遊客們欣賞清真寺主穹頂內部的彩繪場景。
The architect designed a glass dome to let natural light into the hall.
建築師設計了一個玻璃圓頂，讓自然光照射進大廳。
Several small domes lined the roof of the old palace in the city centre.
市中心那座古老宮殿的屋頂上並排立著好幾個小圓頂。
- cupola
a smaller dome on top of a roof or tower; more technical in architecture
文法句型
the dome of [building]
a dome + noun (domed roof)
用法筆記
Often used with a material adjective (glass dome, marble dome, copper dome) or with 'of' (the dome of the church, the dome of the building).
常見錯誤
2. any object or natural feature that has a round, curved shape, like the top half
圓頂物
形狀像半球體的自然物或物體
any object or natural feature that has a round, curved shape, like the top half of a ball — for example, a rounded hill, the top of someone's head, or the cap of a mushroom.
From the plane we could see the granite dome of the mountain rising above the clouds.
從飛機上，我們能看到那座花崗岩山丘的圓頂聳立在雲層之上。
the dome of [landform] — geographical usage
Obi's grandfather had a shiny bald dome with only a few grey hairs around the sides.
Obi 的祖父有個光禿禿的圓頂腦袋，只有兩側還有幾根灰白頭髮。
bald dome — informal, referring to a person's head
The desert landscape was dotted with smooth rock domes worn down by the wind.
那片沙漠地貌中散布著被風侵蝕得光滑的岩石圓丘。
A large snow dome formed on top of the fence post during the storm.
暴風雪中，籬笆柱頂上形成了一大團圓圓的雪堆。
文法句型
the dome of [body part]
a dome of [material]
用法筆記
When referring to a person's head, 'bald dome' is informal and often humorous or gently teasing. The head sense is a metaphorical extension — avoid it in formal writing.
3. a big covered sports venue with a rounded roof, built for games and other large
巨蛋
有圓頂屋頂的大型室內體育館
a big covered sports venue with a rounded roof, built for games and other large events.
The championship game was held at the Astrodome, the world's first indoor baseball stadium.
冠軍賽在世界第一座室內棒球場 Astrodome 舉行。
proper noun: [Name] Dome — typical naming pattern
Fans cheered loudly inside the dome as the home team scored the winning goal.
主隊踢進致勝球時，球迷們在巨蛋內大聲歡呼。
Unlike open-air fields, a dome protects players and spectators from rain and extreme heat.
與露天場地不同，圓頂體育場能保護球員和觀眾免受雨淋和酷暑。
The pop star performed three sold-out concerts at the Tokyo Dome.
那位流行歌手在東京巨蛋舉辦了三場門票售罄的演唱會。
- indoor stadium
more general term for any covered stadium, not necessarily with a rounded roof
文法句型
the [name] Dome
play at a dome
用法筆記
Many famous domes have 'Dome' as part of their official name (Superdome, Astrodome, Tokyo Dome). In British English, 'indoor stadium' is more common than 'dome' for this sense.
dome — 動詞
- domepresent simple I / you / we / they
- domes3rd person singular
- doming-ing form
- domedpast simple
1. to cover a building, room, or other space with a dome-shaped roof or structure.
加圓頂
用圓頂結構覆蓋建築或空間
to cover a building, room, or other space with a dome-shaped roof or structure.
The central hall was domed with a massive structure of steel and glass.
中央大廳用鋼鐵和玻璃的巨大結構加裝了圓頂。
passive: be domed with [material]
The architect proposed doming the main gallery to create a sense of openness.
建築師提議在主畫廊上加裝圓頂，以營造開闊感。
doming — gerund form in architectural context
Each of the towers was domed with copper that turned green over time.
每座塔樓都覆以銅製圓頂，隨著時間推移逐漸變成綠色。
The chapel was domed in the 18th century to match the cathedral's grand style.
那座小禮拜堂在十八世紀加裝了圓頂，以配合大教堂的宏偉風格。
文法句型
be domed (over) (with [material])
用法筆記
Very common in the past-participle form 'domed' as an adjective (a domed ceiling, a domed roof). Active-voice use ('they domed the building') is rare and sounds technical.
2. to shape something so that it becomes curved and round, like the top half of a b
彎成圓頂
將物品塑造成半球形
to shape something so that it becomes curved and round, like the top half of a ball.
The glass was domed by heating it and letting gravity pull the centre downward.
玻璃透過加熱並讓重力將中心往下拉，從而彎成圓頂形狀。
passive: be domed by [process]
Skilled metalworkers domed the copper sheets using hammers and wooden moulds.
熟練的金屬工匠用錘子和木模將銅板敲成圓頂狀。
The potter carefully domed the clay until it formed a smooth, round lid.
陶藝師小心地將黏土彎成圓頂，直到它形成一個光滑的圓蓋。
A special machine domes the watch crystal before it is fitted into the case.
一台特殊機器將鏡面彎成圓頂，然後才裝入錶殼中。
文法句型
be domed (into [shape])
用法筆記
This sense appears mainly in craft, manufacturing, or materials science writing. Everyday speakers would say 'shape into a dome' or 'curve' instead.
3. to swell, rise, or bulge in a rounded shape, like the curved top of a dome.
鼓起
向上或向外鼓起成半球形
to swell, rise, or bulge in a rounded shape, like the curved top of a dome.
The canvas of the hot-air balloon domed outward as the burner flames grew stronger.
熱氣球的帆布隨著燃燒器火焰增強而向外鼓起。
dome + outward — typical direction adverb
The earth domed up where the roots of the old tree pushed against the soil.
老樹的樹根頂著泥土，地面隆起成一個圓包。
dome up — phrasal pattern with 'up'
In strong winds, the fabric of the tent domed dramatically before collapsing.
強風吹襲下，帳篷的布料先是劇烈鼓起，然後就塌了。
The water domed upward as the huge fish broke the surface of the lake.
巨大的魚衝破湖面時，水面向上鼓起了一個圓包。
文法句型
dome (upward/outward)
something domes
用法筆記
This is a literary or descriptive sense, found more in poetry and nature writing than in everyday speech. The subject is typically something flexible or soft (fabric, earth, water).