fastener
/ˈfɑːsnə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfæsnər/ (ame, ipa) · /-s(ᵊ)nə(r)/ (ame, mw)
fastener — 名詞
- fastenersingular
- fastenersplural
1. A small object used to close or connect parts of clothing, such as a button, zip
扣件
用於閉合衣物部件的裝置
A small object used to close or connect parts of clothing, such as a button, zipper, snap, or hook-and-loop strip.
Mei pulled the small plastic fastener at the collar of her jacket, and the top loosened at once.
Mei 拉了拉外套領口的小塑膠扣件，領口立刻鬆開了。
plastic fastener + at + part of clothing
The toddler could not reach the fastener on his coat, so he asked the shop assistant for help.
那個幼童搆不到外套上的扣件，只好請店員幫忙。
fastener + on + garment
When the metal fastener on her handbag broke, Amira had to carry it with both hands to keep it shut.
Amira 的手提包金屬扣件壞了之後，她必須用雙手抱著才能讓包包合著。
Diego sewed a new snap fastener onto the shirt cuff after the old one stopped working.
Diego 在舊的襯衫袖扣壞掉後，縫上了一顆新的按壓式扣件。
Jack replaced the rusty zip on his school bag with a stronger plastic fastener that would last longer.
Jack 把書包上生鏽的拉鍊換成更耐用的塑膠扣件。
- button
a specific type of fastener made of a small disc passed through a loop or buttonhole
- zipper
a specific type of fastener with interlocking teeth pulled together by a slider
- snap
a specific round two-part fastener that clicks together; also called a press stud
- hook and eye
a two-part fastener with a curved hook and a small loop
文法句型
a + fastener
fastener + on + clothing item
用法筆記
Countable noun. Common in shopping contexts ('the fastener on this dress') and clothing repair. Fastener types include button, zip/zipper, snap, hook and eye, and Velcro.
常見錯誤
2. A fitting or device on a door, window, container, or lid that holds it shut so t
鎖扣
用於關閉門窗盒子的物件
A fitting or device on a door, window, container, or lid that holds it shut so that it cannot open easily by itself.
The old window fastener was stiff with rust, so Arun had to push hard to lock it for the night.
Arun 發現那扇舊窗戶的鎖扣鏽得很緊，得用力推才能鎖上過夜。
window fastener + stiff with rust
Before leaving the cabin, the park ranger checked every door fastener to make sure the building was secure.
公園管理員離開小木屋前檢查了每個門鎖扣，確保建築安全。
check + door fastener
A strong metal fastener on the toolbox kept the lid tightly closed during the bumpy truck ride to the farm.
工具箱上結實的金屬鎖扣讓蓋子在顛簸的卡車運送途中始終蓋得緊緊的。
Hana tried to open the suitcase, but the fastener was jammed and would not release the lid.
Hana 想打開行李箱，但鎖扣卡住了，怎麼也無法鬆開蓋子。
The wooden chest had a rusty old fastener that no longer kept the lid shut when the chest was lifted.
那個木箱的舊鎖扣已生鏽，箱子一抬起來就蓋不住了。
- latch
a simple fastener for a door or gate that uses a bar dropping into a catch; more specific than 'fastener'
- lock
a fastener that requires a key or code to open; adds a security element
- catch
a device for holding a door or window shut, often spring-loaded; slightly narrower in scope
- clasp
a device with two interlocking parts for holding a bag, box, or case closed
文法句型
the fastener + on + object | a + door/window/box + fastener
用法筆記
Countable noun. Distinguished from sense 1 by context: sense 2 involves doors, windows, boxes, or suitcases — not clothing. Often used in product descriptions and hardware contexts.