fe
fe — 名詞
- fesingular
- fesplural
1. a common greyish metal that is one of the chemical elements. It is strong and is
鐵
一種灰色金屬元素
a common greyish metal that is one of the chemical elements. It is strong and is used widely in building, making tools, and producing steel. Iron is also found in small amounts in the human body and in many foods. Its chemical symbol on the periodic table is Fe.
The old bridge in town was made of iron and painted dark red.
鎮上的那座舊橋是用鐵建造的，漆成深紅色。
material noun: made of iron
Iron ore from the mine is sent to a steel factory nearby.
礦場開採的鐵礦石會被送到附近的鋼鐵廠。
Aylin learned that iron is one of the most common elements on Earth.
Aylin 學到鐵是地球上最常見的元素之一。
The blacksmith heated the iron until it glowed bright orange.
鐵匠將鐵加熱，直到它發出明亮的橘色光芒。
Many cooking pots are made of iron because it conducts heat well.
許多鍋子是用鐵做的，因為鐵的導熱性很好。
文法句型
iron [noun] as material
[adjective] iron
用法筆記
When talking about iron as a material, it is uncountable ('a gate made of iron'). When referring to individual objects made of iron, it can be countable ('two fire irons'). The chemical symbol Fe (from Latin 'ferrum') is used in science and appears on the periodic table.
常見錯誤
❌ 'I need more iron in my diet' (when meaning food source, correct usage). — This is actually correct. See sense 2 for dietary iron.
2. a mineral that the human body needs in small amounts for good health. This subst
鐵質
血液與食物中的礦物質
a mineral that the human body needs in small amounts for good health. This substance forms part of haemoglobin inside red blood corpuscles and helps transport oxygen from the lungs to all tissues. Iron-rich foods include meat, leafy green vegetables, and beans.
Spinach and red meat are good sources of iron for the human body.
菠菜和紅肉是人體攝取鐵質的良好來源。
collocation: sources of iron
The doctor told Mira that her iron levels were too low.
醫生告訴 Mira 她的鐵質含量太低。
collocation: iron levels
A diet rich in iron helps prevent feelings of tiredness and weakness.
富含鐵質的飲食有助於預防疲勞和虛弱。
Iron carries oxygen in red blood cells to every part of the human body.
鐵質在紅血球中攜帶氧氣至人體各部位。
- mineral
a broader category; iron is one type of dietary mineral
文法句型
iron in [body/food]
rich in iron
iron [deficiency/levels/supplement]
用法筆記
Often used in health and nutrition contexts. Common phrases include 'iron deficiency' (not enough iron), 'iron supplement' (pills to add iron), and 'iron-rich foods'.
常見錯誤
3. a piece of household equipment with a flat metal base that is heated and pushed
熨斗
燙平衣物的家用工具
a piece of household equipment with a flat metal base that is heated and pushed across clothes to make them smooth and remove unwanted creases.
Stefan plugged in the iron and waited for it to get hot.
Stefan 插上熨斗電源，等待它加熱。
verb phrase: plug in the iron
The steam iron removed all the wrinkles from Aylin's cotton shirt.
蒸氣熨斗把 Aylin 的棉質襯衫上的皺褶全都燙平了。
compound noun: steam iron
Mizuki bought a new iron with a ceramic base for easy gliding.
Mizuki 買了一個新的熨斗，底部是陶瓷材質，滑動起來很順暢。
Hoa set the iron down on its stand and unplugged it safely.
Hoa 將熨斗放在專用架上，然後安全地拔掉電源。
- flat iron
another name for a clothes iron, especially older types
文法句型
[adjective] iron
iron + [verb]
用法筆記
Do not confuse with the verb 'to iron' (sense verb/1). The noun refers to the device itself; the verb refers to the action of using it.
常見錯誤
4. a type of golf club with a flat, angled metal head, used for hitting the ball ov
鐵桿
高爾夫球桿的類型
a type of golf club with a flat, angled metal head, used for hitting the ball over medium to long distances. Irons are numbered from 1 to 9, with lower numbers hitting the ball farther.
Hiro chose a seven iron for his next shot on the fairway.
Hiro 選擇了一支七號鐵桿來打下一桿球道。
numbered: [number] + iron
Samir cleaned each golf iron carefully after the afternoon game.
Samir 在下午打完球後仔細清潔了每支高爾夫鐵桿。
The professional golfer hit the ball over two hundred yards with a five iron.
那位職業高爾夫球手用五號鐵桿將球打了兩百多碼遠。
Anong found her golf irons too heavy and switched to lighter clubs.
Anong 覺得她的鐵桿太重了，於是換成了更輕的球桿。
- wood
a type of golf club with a larger head, used for longer shots
文法句型
[number] iron
iron [shot/game/club]
用法筆記
Golf irons are usually referred to by their number ('a five iron', 'a seven iron'). Lower numbers (1–4) hit farther; higher numbers (7–9) are for shorter, more accurate shots.
5. an object fashioned from iron, often designed to be heated for a particular task
鐵器
鐵製工具或器具
an object fashioned from iron, often designed to be heated for a particular task such as stamping a mark onto livestock, shaping hot metal, or holding burning fuel.
With a tire iron in hand, Mei-Lin pried the old tyre off the rim of her car.
Mei-Lin 拿著輪胎扳手，從車輪框上撬下那條舊輪胎。
compound noun: tire iron
Anong used a branding iron to mark the symbol onto the cattle.
Anong 用烙鐵在牛身上燙出農場的標記。
compound: branding iron
The broken wires on the old radio were carefully soldered back together using a soldering iron.
那台舊收音機上斷掉的電線被小心地用烙鐵重新焊接起來。
Diego pushed the logs further into the blazing fire using a long iron poker.
Diego 用一根長長的鐵製撥火棍把木柴往熊熊燃燒的火堆裡推。
文法句型
[noun] iron
iron for [purpose]
6. heavy chains or metal bands fastened around a prisoner's wrists or ankles to pre
鐐銬
囚犯戴的鐵製鎖鏈
heavy chains or metal bands fastened around a prisoner's wrists or ankles to prevent escape or movement. Usually used in the plural form 'irons'.
The prisoner's irons clanked loudly as he walked down the stone corridor.
囚犯的鐐銬在他走過石造走廊時發出鏗鏘聲。
plural form: irons = chains
The captive was kept in irons for three weeks before the trial began.
那名俘虜在審判前被戴上鐐銬關了三週。
fixed phrase: in irons = chained up
Amani could hear the sound of irons from the cells downstairs.
Amani 可以聽到樓下牢房傳來鐐銬的聲響。
The guards put the thief in irons and led him away to the courthouse.
守衛給那名小偷戴上鐐銬，將他帶往法院。
文法句型
in irons
[verb] irons
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used in the plural 'irons'. The singular 'iron' for a single chain or fetter is very rare and old-fashioned. Common in historical or literary texts.
常見錯誤
fe — 動詞
- fepresent simple I / you / we / they
- fes3rd person singular
- fing-ing form
- fedpast simple
1. to press clothing or fabric with a heated household tool so that creases and wri
熨燙
用熨斗燙平衣物
to press clothing or fabric with a heated household tool so that creases and wrinkles disappear and the material becomes neat and flat.
Olivia ironed her white blouse before the job interview.
Olivia 在面試前把她那件白色女襯衫熨平了。
transitive: iron + clothing item
Ramón hates ironing but his work uniform has to look neat.
Ramón 討厭燙衣服，但他的工作制服必須保持整潔。
gerund: ironing as activity
Maeve carefully ironed the creases out of her linen trousers.
Maeve 小心翼翼地用熨斗燙平了亞麻長褲上的皺褶。
Hoa was ironing his shirt while listening to music on the radio.
Hoa 一邊聽著收音機裡的音樂，一邊熨燙襯衫。
- press
slightly more formal; often used by dry cleaners or in instructions
- crumple
to make creases or wrinkles in fabric
文法句型
iron + [clothing item]
iron + object + [adjective/complement]
be ironing
用法筆記
Also commonly used as a gerund noun ('to do the ironing' meaning the activity or the pile of clothes waiting to be ironed). The phrasal verb 'iron out' can also mean 'to solve problems' figuratively.
常見錯誤
fe — 形容詞
- fepositive
- fercomparative
- festsuperlative
1. extremely strong and determined, not easily changed or weakened. Used with abstr
堅毅的
形容性格非常堅定
extremely strong and determined, not easily changed or weakened. Used with abstract nouns to describe someone's character, control, or commitment — for example, an iron will means a very strong and unshakeable will.
The team showed an iron determination to win the championship.
整支隊伍展現出奪冠的鋼鐵決心。
fixed phrase: iron determination
Grandma had an iron will that helped her survive difficult times.
奶奶擁有鋼鐵般的意志，幫助她度過了艱難的時期。
fixed phrase: iron will
Mira faced the challenge with iron resolve and quiet confidence.
Mira 以鋼鐵般的決心和沉穩的自信面對挑戰。
The old general ruled his soldiers with an iron discipline.
那位老將軍以鋼鐵紀律統率他的士兵。
- steely
similar meaning but often implies cold or unemotional firmness
- unyielding
more formal; describes a person or attitude that refuses to change
- adamant
describes someone who refuses to be persuaded about a specific decision
文法句型
iron + [abstract noun: will/resolve/discipline/fist]
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (attributive position). Common in fixed expressions such as 'iron will', 'iron fist', 'iron discipline', and 'iron resolve'. Cannot be used with degree adverbs like 'very' — you can say 'an iron will' but not 'a very iron will'.