feel
feel — 動詞
- feelpresent simple I / you / we / they
- feelshe / she / it
- feltpast simple
- feeling-ing form
1. to be aware of a physical or emotional state inside your body or mind — for exam
感受；覺得
意識到身體或情緒狀態
to be aware of a physical or emotional state inside your body or mind — for example, feeling happy, tired, cold, or sad.
Tara felt a sharp pain in her ankle after stepping off the kerb.
Tara 踩到路緣後，感覺腳踝一陣刺痛。
feel + noun phrase (physical sensation)
Eshe felt nervous before her first piano recital at school.
Eshe 在學校第一次鋼琴演奏會前感到緊張。
feel + adjective (emotional state)
Wren felt the cat brush against his leg under the table.
Wren 感覺到那隻貓在桌子底下磨蹭他的腿。
feel + object + verb (physical contact)
The children felt a sudden chill when the wind picked up.
風吹起來的時候，孩子們突然感到一陣寒意。
After the long hike, Anna felt completely exhausted but proud.
長途健行後，Anna 雖然筋疲力竭，但很自豪。
- feel + adjective
- feel + pain
- feel + cold
- feel + tired
- feel + happy
- sense
more formal, often used for detecting subtle things (sense trouble, sense danger)
- experience
broader; can refer to going through events, not just feelings
- notice
focuses on becoming aware of something with your senses
- ignore
to deliberately not pay attention to a feeling
文法句型
feel + adjective
feel + noun phrase
feel + object + -ing verb
用法筆記
Frequently used with adjectives to describe emotions (feel happy, feel tired) and with noun phrases to describe physical sensations (feel pain, feel a breeze). Do not confuse with 'sense' — feel is about direct bodily or emotional awareness, while 'sense' can imply detection without direct feeling.
常見錯誤
2. to want something at a given moment — for example, feeling like a cup of tea or
想要
在某個時刻想做某事
to want something at a given moment — for example, feeling like a cup of tea or feeling like going to the beach.
Do you feel like pizza for dinner, or would you rather cook something?
你晚餐想吃披薩，還是你想自己下廚？
feel like + noun phrase
After sitting indoors all morning, Vivek felt like going for a long walk.
Vivek 在室內坐了一上午之後，想去散個長步。
feel like + -ing verb
Roya felt like a hot shower after shovelling snow for an hour.
Roya 剷了一小時的雪之後，很想沖個熱水澡。
I don't feel like watching a movie tonight — I am too tired.
我今晚不想看電影——我太累了。
- feel like + noun
- feel like + gerund
- don't feel like
文法句型
feel like + noun phrase
feel like + -ing verb
用法筆記
This sense typically uses the pattern 'feel like + noun/gerund.' It is not used with a that-clause. The negative form 'don't feel like' is very common in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
3. to almost wish you could do something, even though you stay quiet or do not actu
有衝動
想做但並未真的去做
to almost wish you could do something, even though you stay quiet or do not actually act on the urge — for example, feeling like telling someone off but holding back.
Tuan felt like telling his boss exactly what he thought, but he held back.
Tuan 很想直接對老闆說出心裡話，但他忍住了。
feel like + -ing (hypothetical urge)
When Andrés saw the price tag, he felt like walking away immediately.
Andrés 看到標價時，當下就想直接走開。
Lara felt like crying when she read the letter, yet she stayed calm.
Lara 讀那封信時很想哭，但她還是保持冷靜。
The traffic jam was so bad that Yasmin felt like getting out and walking.
塞車太嚴重，Yasmin 很想直接下車走路。
- be tempted to
more explicit about the pull toward something
- could
as in 'I could have screamed' — similar hypothetical urge
文法句型
feel like + -ing verb (hypothetical)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (WANT): sense 3 describes a hypothetical urge that the subject does not act on. The sentence often continues with 'but' or 'yet' to show the action was not carried out.
4. to be unusually sensitive to cold temperatures, especially getting cold faster o
怕冷
比多數人更容易感到冷
to be unusually sensitive to cold temperatures, especially getting cold faster or more often than other people.
My grandmother really feels the cold and wears a heavy coat even in autumn.
我祖母真的很怕冷，連秋天都穿著厚重的外套。
feel the cold (idiomatic sense)
Haruto did not feel the cold because his coat was thick and well made.
Haruto 不覺得冷，因為他的外套又厚又保暖。
After chemotherapy, Cyrus felt the cold much more than he used to.
化療之後，Cyrus 比以前怕冷多了。
Older people often feel the cold more than younger ones do.
老年人通常比年輕人更怕冷。
- feel the cold
- feel the heat
- be sensitive to cold
more literal, less idiomatic
- be warm-blooded
informal; describes someone who seldom feels cold
文法句型
feel + the cold / the heat
用法筆記
Almost always used with a definite object: 'the cold' or 'the heat.' The pattern 'feel the cold' is idiomatic and means a person is sensitive to cold, not that they are cold at this moment.
5. to experience no physical sensation, especially pain — used in the phrase 'not f
沒感覺
完全感受不到疼痛
to experience no physical sensation, especially pain — used in the phrase 'not feel a thing' when someone has been given an anesthetic or is unable to sense touch or hurt.
The dentist said I would not feel a thing during the procedure.
牙醫說整個過程中我完全不會有感覺。
not feel a thing (idiomatic)
Her hands were so cold that she could not feel the keys in her pocket.
她的手凍僵了，完全感受不到口袋裡的鑰匙。
After the injection, Noa did not feel any pain in his tooth.
打針之後，Noa 的牙齒完全不痛了。
The boxer's face was so swollen that he could not feel his own nose.
那名拳擊手的臉腫到連自己的鼻子都沒知覺了。
- not feel a thing
- not feel any pain
文法句型
not feel + a thing
not feel + any + noun
用法筆記
Most commonly appears in the fixed expression 'not feel a thing,' which is informal but widely used. The literal negative form 'not feel any pain' is neutral in register.
6. to hold a view about something, often based more on emotion or instinct than on
認為
基於直覺或情緒的意見
to hold a view about something, often based more on emotion or instinct than on facts — for example, feeling that a plan will work, or feeling that someone can be trusted.
Valentina felt that the interview went well, even though she was nervous.
Valentina 覺得面試進行得很順利，雖然她還是有點緊張。
feel + that-clause (opinion)
The committee felt the proposal to be too risky for now.
委員會認為這項提案目前風險太高。
feel + object + to be
Jin felt strongly about protecting the local park from development.
Jin 對於保護當地的公園不被開發這件事，態度很強烈。
Élise feels it is unfair that students have to pay for parking on campus.
Élise 認為學生在校園停車還要付費是不公平的。
Ryan felt certain that he had locked the door before leaving.
Ryan 很確定自己出門前鎖了門。
- feel that
- feel strongly about
- feel certain
- doubt
to lack belief or certainty
文法句型
feel + that-clause
feel + object + to be + adjective/noun
feel + adjective + about
用法筆記
Common in polite or diplomatic contexts: 'I feel that…' is softer than 'I think that…' and suggests the speaker is offering a personal view. Can be followed by a that-clause, an object + to be complement, or an adjective complement.
常見錯誤
7. to pass your hand across something or press it with your fingers so that you can
摸索
用手觸摸來了解或尋找
to pass your hand across something or press it with your fingers so that you can learn about its texture, shape, or location — for example, checking whether a fabric is soft, or seeking a light switch in total darkness.
Rodrigo felt the fabric of the suit to see if it was wool or cotton.
Rodrigo 摸了摸西裝布料，想知道是羊毛還是棉質的。
feel + noun (examine by touch)
In the dark hallway, Tariq felt for the light switch along the wall.
在黑暗的走廊裡，Tariq 沿著牆壁摸索電燈開關。
feel for + noun (search by touch)
The doctor felt the patient's ankle to check for swelling.
醫生摸了摸病人的腳踝，檢查是否有腫脹。
Allison felt around in her bag for her phone but could not find it.
Allison 在包包裡摸來摸去找手機，但就是找不到。
Iker felt how smooth the polished stone was before placing it on the shelf.
Iker 摸了摸那塊打磨過的石頭有多光滑，才放到架子上。
- feel for
- feel around
- feel + adjective (how smooth/soft)
文法句型
feel + noun phrase
feel + for + noun
feel + question word
用法筆記
This sense is active — the person deliberately uses their sense of touch to gain information. 'Feel for' suggests searching for something you cannot see. 'Feel around' suggests a wider searching motion.
feel up to
phrasal verbto have the energy or confidence to do something, especially after illness or difficulty.
覺得有體力；覺得有辦法
Nikos just had the flu and does not feel up to running a marathon yet.
Do you feel up to a short walk around the park this afternoon?
feel out
phrasal verbto carefully try to discover someone's opinion or attitude without directly asking.
試探
Michael felt out his colleagues before proposing the new schedule.
Priya tried to feel her out about the merger during lunch.
feel for
phrasal verbTo search for something by touching with your hands.
摸索
He felt for the light switch in the dark room.
She felt for her keys in her bag.
feel up
phrasal verbTo touch someone in a sexual way without their permission.
性騷擾
He was arrested for trying to feel up a passenger on the bus.
She complained that her boss felt her up at the party.
be/feel flattered
idiomTo be pleased because someone has made you feel important or special.
感到受寵若驚
Maya felt flattered when her boss praised her report.
Were you flattered by the invitation to speak at the conference?
be/feel hard done by
idiomTo feel that you have been treated unfairly.
覺得受到不公平對待
After the promotion was given to someone else, Tom felt hard done by.
Do you think the team felt hard done by after the referee's decision?
To feel proud and happy about being given a special opportunity.
感到榮幸
Sara felt honoured to be chosen as the team captain.
Would you feel honoured to meet the president?
To feel weak and shaky because you are nervous.
緊張得發軟
Before the exam, my legs felt like jelly.
When he saw the audience, his stomach turned to jelly.
feel your age
idiomTo realize that you are getting older, especially compared to younger people.
感到自己老了
Playing with the kids made me feel my age.
Do you ever feel your age when you can't keep up?
Used to tell someone that they are allowed to do something.
儘管做
Feel free to borrow any book from my shelf.
Can I use your phone? Feel free.
feel good
idiomTo feel happy, confident, or satisfied.
感覺良好
Helping others always makes me feel good.
After finishing the project, Diego felt really good.
To be certain about something without having proof.
直覺感到
I feel it in my bones that we will win the match.
She felt in her bones that something was wrong.
To want to have or do something.
想要
I feel like a cup of hot tea right now.
Do you feel like going for a walk this evening?
feel the pinch
idiomTo have less money than usual, especially because of higher costs.
感到經濟壓力
Many families are feeling the pinch after the price increase.
Small businesses began to feel the pinch during the recession.
feel your way
idiomTo move carefully by touching things, or to act cautiously in a new situation.
摸索前進
In the dark room, he felt his way to the door.
As a new manager, she is still feeling her way.
To feel that you must do something because it is morally right.
感到有義務
He felt honour-bound to return the lost wallet.
Did you feel honour-bound to attend the ceremony?
To look or feel very ill or extremely tired.
看起來/感覺很糟
After the long flight, I felt like death warmed up.
You look like death warmed up; you should rest.
To look or feel extremely good and attractive.
看起來/感覺棒極了
In her new dress, Sara looked like a million dollars.
After the massage, I felt like a million bucks.
look/feel small
idiomTo look or feel stupid, weak, or ashamed.
感到渺小/難堪
His criticism made me feel small in front of everyone.
She looked small when she couldn't answer the question.
To do something that makes people notice you are there and have an influence.
讓人感受到自己的存在
The new teacher made her presence felt by organizing activities.
He made his presence felt during the meeting with strong opinions.
To not feel as healthy or energetic as usual.
不在狀態
I haven't been feeling up to the mark this week.
After the illness, she was not up to the mark.
not feel yourself
idiomTo not feel healthy or normal.
感覺不對勁
I'm not feeling myself today; I think I need rest.
She hasn't felt herself since the accident.
feel — 名詞
- feelsingular
- feelsplural
1. how a surface or material strikes you when you run your hand over it — for insta
觸感
觸摸時感受到的質地
how a surface or material strikes you when you run your hand over it — for instance, the soft feel of velvet or the rough feel of sandpaper.
I love the smooth feel of silk against my skin on a warm day.
我喜歡絲綢在溫暖的日子裡貼在皮膚上的滑順觸感。
the + adjective + feel + of
The feel of the old leather sofa reminded Christopher of his grandfather's study.
舊皮革沙發的觸感讓 Christopher 想起祖父的書房。
These towels have a lovely soft feel after being washed with fabric softener.
這些毛巾用衣物柔軟精洗過之後，觸感柔軟舒適。
You can tell real wool by its warm, dry feel compared to synthetic fibres.
真正的羊毛和合成纖維不同，摸起來溫暖而乾爽。
- smooth feel
- soft feel
- rough feel
- the feel of
文法句型
the feel of + noun
用法筆記
Usually paired with an adjective (soft, rough, smooth, warm) to describe the tactile quality. 'The feel of something' is a very common pattern. This sense is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
2. an act of touching something with your hand or fingers, often to examine or test
觸碰
用手觸摸的動作
an act of touching something with your hand or fingers, often to examine or test it.
The jeweller gave the diamond a quick feel between his fingers.
珠寶商用手指輕輕觸碰了一下那顆鑽石。
give + noun + a feel
Aiko took a feel of the fruit to see if it was ripe.
她摸了摸水果，看熟不熟。
take a feel of
A single feel of the wet paint told him it was still fresh.
他碰了一下濕油漆，就知道還沒乾。
The child reached out for a feel of the rabbit's soft fur.
孩子伸出手摸了摸兔子柔軟的毛。
- give + noun + a feel
- have a feel
- a quick feel
- touch
a single touch — more general, less examination-oriented
文法句型
a feel of + noun
用法筆記
Typically appears in phrases like 'give something a feel' or 'have a feel (of something).' Countable, found mostly in informal and spoken contexts.
3. the overall mood or impression that a location, event, or situation gives people
氛圍
地方或場合的整體氣氛
the overall mood or impression that a location, event, or situation gives people — for example, the friendly feel of a neighbourhood café or the tense feel of a waiting room before an exam.
The old town has a relaxed feel that tourists find very charming.
這座古城的氛圍很放鬆，深受遊客喜愛。
a + adjective + feel
The feel of the office changed completely after the new manager arrived.
新主管來了之後，辦公室的氣氛完全變了。
Wren loved the lively feel of the night market in Taipei.
Wren 很喜歡台北夜市的熱鬧氛圍。
The restaurant tries to create a cosy feel with warm lighting and wooden tables.
這家餐廳用溫暖的燈光和木桌營造出溫馨的氛圍。
- relaxed feel
- cosy feel
- modern feel
- the feel of
- atmosphere
more formal; 'feel' is warmer and more subjective
- vibe
informal slang; 'feel' is neutral in register
- ambience
more literary; used especially in describing places
文法句型
the feel of + place/situation
a + adjective + feel
用法筆記
Often modified by an adjective (modern, old-fashioned, relaxed, cosy). 'Give something a feel' is a common construction. Do not confuse with sense 1 (TEXTURE) — this sense is about abstract atmosphere, not physical texture.
4. a natural ability or intuitive understanding of something, especially a subject,
直覺
天生對某事物的理解力
a natural ability or intuitive understanding of something, especially a subject, skill, or activity — for example, having a good feel for languages or a feel for how machines work.
Tara has a natural feel for the piano, even though she has had few lessons.
Tara 對鋼琴有與生俱來的直覺，雖然她幾乎沒上過課。
have a feel for
Good designers develop a feel for which colours work well together.
好的設計師會培養出對顏色搭配的直覺。
After years of teaching, Eshe had a real feel for what her students needed.
教學多年後，Eshe 對於學生的需求有很敏銳的直覺。
You need a feel for numbers if you want to work in accounting.
想做會計工作的話，你需要對數字有直覺。
- have a feel for
- natural feel
- good feel for
文法句型
a feel for + noun/gerund
have a feel for
用法筆記
Commonly appears in 'have a feel for (something).' It suggests an intuitive grasp rather than formal knowledge. This sense is different from 'a feeling that…' which refers to a specific belief; 'a feel for' refers to a general ability.
5. the process of becoming comfortable and familiar with a new activity, tool, or s
手感
熟悉新事物的過程
the process of becoming comfortable and familiar with a new activity, tool, or situation through practice — for example, getting the feel of a new car's steering or a new job's routine.
It took Jin a few weeks to get the feel of the new accounting software.
Jin 花了幾個星期才熟悉新的會計軟體。
get the feel of
The pilot spent an hour getting the feel of the controls before taking off.
飛行員起飛前花了一小時熟悉操作裝置。
Once you get the feel of the surfboard, balancing becomes much easier.
一旦掌握了衝浪板的手感，保持平衡就容易多了。
Haruto got the feel of the city by walking through different neighbourhoods.
Haruto 藉由走遍不同社區來熟悉這座城市。
- get the feel of
- get the feel for
- get used to
broader meaning; 'get the feel of' implies physical or hands-on familiarity
- get the hang of
more informal; suggests learning a skill
文法句型
get the feel of + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Almost always used in the phrase 'get the feel of (something).' The focus is on the process of becoming accustomed, not on the end result.
6. the understanding of a new environment that develops as you spend time there — f
熟悉感
透過相處來熟悉環境
the understanding of a new environment that develops as you spend time there — for example, getting a feel for a new school or a different neighbourhood.
After a month in Kyoto, Valentina began to get a feel for the local culture.
在京都待了一個月後，Valentina 開始熟悉當地的文化。
get a feel for (place/culture)
The new teacher spent the first week getting a feel for how the class worked.
新老師花了第一週的時間來熟悉班級的運作方式。
You need to get a feel for the market before you invest any money.
在投資之前，你需要先熟悉市場狀況。
Walking through the old district gave Ryan a feel for the city's history.
走過舊城區，讓 Ryan 對這座城市的歷史有了熟悉感。
- get a feel for
- a feel for the place
- familiarity
more formal; 'feel' is more subjective
- sense
as in 'get a sense for' — very similar meaning
文法句型
get a feel for + noun (place/situation)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 5 (GET USED TO): sense 5 focuses on mastering a skill or tool; sense 6 focuses on becoming familiar with a place, situation, or social environment. Often uses 'get a feel for' rather than 'get the feel of.'
7. an intense emotional response such as love, anger, joy, or sadness that a person
感受；情緒
強烈的情感反應
an intense emotional response such as love, anger, joy, or sadness that a person goes through.
Allison could not hide her feelings of disappointment when the trip was cancelled.
旅行取消時，Allison 無法隱藏她的失落感受。
feelings of + noun
After the argument, Nikos had mixed feelings about calling his brother back.
爭吵過後，Nikos 對於要不要打電話給哥哥感到情緒複雜。
mixed feelings
The film brought back feelings of nostalgia for her childhood summers.
那部電影讓她想起童年夏天懷舊的感受。
Tuan tried to put his feelings into words, but it was not easy.
Tuan 想把他的感受說出來，但並不容易。
- feelings of
- mixed feelings
- hurt feelings
- strong feelings
文法句型
feelings of + noun
your feelings
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used in the plural form 'feelings.' Singular 'a feeling of…' is also common. 'Mixed feelings' (having both positive and negative emotions) is a frequent collocation.
常見錯誤
8. a person's emotional sensitivity, especially the possibility of being upset or o
感情
在意他人是否受傷的敏感心理
a person's emotional sensitivity, especially the possibility of being upset or offended — used in expressions like 'hurt someone's feelings' or 'no hard feelings.'
Roya did not want to hurt her sister's feelings by criticising the meal.
Roya 不想批評那頓飯而傷害妹妹的感情。
hurt someone's feelings
After the argument, Cyrus said he had no hard feelings about what happened.
爭吵過後，Cyrus 說他對此沒有芥蒂。
no hard feelings
Tariq was careful not to offend anyone, because he knew feelings were running high.
Tariq 很小心不去得罪任何人，因為他知道大家情緒正高漲。
feelings are running high
I understand you disagree, but this is not an attack on your feelings.
我理解你不同意，但這不是針對你感情的人身攻擊。
- hurt feelings
- hard feelings
- no hard feelings
- feelings run high
- emotions
overlaps but 'feelings' is more about personal sensitivity
文法句型
hurt someone's feelings
no hard feelings
用法筆記
Always plural. Common in fixed expressions: 'hurt someone's feelings' (make someone feel sad or offended), 'no hard feelings' (used after an argument to show there is no anger), 'feelings run high' (people are very emotional).