flights
flights — 動詞
- flightspresent simple I / you / we / they
- flightses3rd person singular
- flightsing-ing form
- flightsedpast simple
1. in football (soccer), to deliberately strike the ball so it rises into the air,
踢高球
足球中將球踢向高空
in football (soccer), to deliberately strike the ball so it rises into the air, typically to reach a teammate or try to score
The midfielder flighted a perfect pass over the defender's head to the striker.
中場球員踢出一記高球越過後衛頭頂，精準傳給前鋒。
flight + pass + over [player] — direction pattern
The midfielder flighted the ball into the penalty area from a free kick near the sideline.
中場球員在邊線附近罰自由球時，將球高踢進禁區。
The goalkeeper watched helplessly as the winger flighted the ball just under the crossbar.
守門員只能眼睜睜看著邊鋒踢出一記高球，球剛好飛到橫樑下方。
The captain flighted the corner kick directly onto the head of the tall centre-back.
隊長踢出一記高弧線角球，球直接落在高大的中後衛頭上。
With the last play of the match, the captain flighted a long ball toward the far post.
比賽最後一擊，隊長踢出一記長傳高球，飛向遠門柱。
文法句型
flight + ball + (direction)
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in British football commentary and writing. The object is typically a kick, pass, cross, or ball. The direction or target often follows (over, into, toward, onto).
常見錯誤
2. in cricket, to send the ball in a slow, looping arc so that it spins and changes
投旋球
板球中投出高弧線旋轉球
in cricket, to send the ball in a slow, looping arc so that it spins and changes direction when it lands
The spinner flighted the ball beautifully, and it turned sharply past the batsman's bat.
那位旋轉球投手投出一記漂亮的弧線高球，球落地後急轉，越過了打者的球棒。
flight + ball + [adverb] — adverb describes the quality of the delivery
The bowler flighted a delivery just outside off stump, inviting the batsman to take a risk.
投手在外側門柱附近投出一記弧線高球，引誘打者冒險揮棒。
The spinner flighted the ball with a high arc, making it difficult for the batter to judge the length.
旋轉球投手投出一記高弧線球，讓打者難以判斷球的落地點。
The captain told the bowler to flight the ball more slowly to trick the opposing batsman.
隊長指示投手放慢球速，投出更高的弧線球來誤導對方打者。
The crowd cheered when the young spinner flighted a perfect looping ball that took the wicket.
當年輕的旋轉球投手投出一記完美的弧線高球並成功三振時，全場觀眾歡呼起來。
- toss up
informal term for a slow, high delivery; 'flight' is the standard technical term in cricket
文法句型
flight + ball
用法筆記
Describes a slow bowler's technique. The ball is deliberately given a high, slow trajectory so that its spin has maximum effect when it lands. Nearly always passive or past tense in match commentary.
常見錯誤
3. of birds, to rise from the ground and fly together in a group, often in a coordi
群飛
鳥群結隊飛行
of birds, to rise from the ground and fly together in a group, often in a coordinated or migratory pattern
At dawn, thousands of starlings flighted from the trees and filled the sky above the fields.
黎明時分，數千隻椋鳥從樹上群飛而起，佈滿了田野上方的天空。
flight + from [place] + direction — typical intransitive pattern
The geese flighted south for the winter in a perfect V-shaped formation.
大雁排成人字形，成群結隊地向南飛去過冬。
Every evening the swallows flight over the lake before settling in the reeds for the night.
每天傍晚，燕子成群飛越湖面，然後在蘆葦叢中過夜。
The birds flighted together in a large flock before landing in the rice fields to feed.
鳥兒們結成一大群一起飛翔，然後降落在稻田裡覓食。
As the storm approached, the seabirds flighted inland to find shelter from the wind.
暴風雨來臨時，海鳥成群飛往內陸躲避強風。
- flock
very similar but can also be used for people gathering; 'flight' emphasises the movement through the air
文法句型
flight + adverbial of direction
用法筆記
This is a specialized or literary intransitive verb. The subject must be a plural bird noun (flock, birds, geese, starlings, etc.). Not used for individual birds or for aircraft.
常見錯誤
flights — 名詞
- flightssingular
- flightsesplural
1. a trip that you make by plane from one place to another, usually on a fixed sche
航班
搭乘飛機的旅行
a trip that you make by plane from one place to another, usually on a fixed schedule
The flight from Taipei to Tokyo takes around three hours.
從台北到東京的航班大約需要三小時。
flight from [place] to [place]
Vinícius booked a direct flight to London for his summer holiday.
Vinícius 預訂了一班直飛倫敦的航班，作為暑假旅行。
direct flight
All flights to Osaka have been cancelled because of the storm.
所有飛往大阪的航班都因暴風雨而取消了。
The passenger slept through most of the flight and woke up as the plane landed.
那名乘客在飛行途中幾乎都在睡覺，直到飛機降落才醒來。
How many flights do you take each year for business trips?
你每年出差會搭幾次飛機？
用法筆記
Countable noun: you can count individual journeys (one flight, two flights). Frequently used with 'from', 'to', 'direct', 'connecting', and 'book'.
常見錯誤
2. a particular aircraft that is traveling on a scheduled trip, usually identified
班機
特定航班的飛機
a particular aircraft that is traveling on a scheduled trip, usually identified by its number
Flight 207 from Bangkok has just arrived at Gate 12.
從曼谷起飛的 207 號班機剛剛抵達 12 號登機門。
flight + [number]
The passengers on flight BR87 waited two hours on the runway.
BR87 班機上的乘客在跑道上等了兩個小時。
Walid noticed that flight 306 was delayed due to engine problems.
Walid 注意到 306 號班機因引擎問題而延誤了。
The airline confirmed that flight 405 would depart in ten minutes.
航空公司確認 405 號班機將在十分鐘內起飛。
Ava met her old friend on flight 888 from Seoul to San Francisco.
Ava 在從首爾飛往舊金山的 888 號班機上遇到了她的老友。
用法筆記
Almost always used with a number identifying the route. The definite article 'the' or no article is common: 'Flight 207' (no article) or 'the flight from Chicago' (with article).
常見錯誤
3. the action of moving through air, especially by using wings or being carried by
飛行
在空中移動的過程
the action of moving through air, especially by using wings or being carried by the wind
The children watched the flight of the paper airplane across the room.
孩子們看著紙飛機飛過教室。
flight of [something]
Kwame studied the flight of migrating birds for his science project.
Kwame 為了科學專題研究了候鳥的飛行。
A butterfly's flight is slow and gentle compared to a bird's.
蝴蝶的飛行比鳥類緩慢而輕柔。
The eagle's flight above the mountain was a beautiful sight for the hikers.
老鷹在山頂上方的飛行，讓登山客們大飽眼福。
During the flight of the ball, the goalkeeper judged its direction and caught it.
在球飛行的過程中，守門員判斷了方向並接住了它。
用法筆記
Can be used as both countable ('a short flight') and uncountable ('the science of flight'). The uncountable form refers to the general ability or concept of flying.
常見錯誤
4. several birds or planes that fly as a single unit in the sky
群
一起飛行的一群鳥或飛機
several birds or planes that fly as a single unit in the sky
A flight of geese passed overhead, heading south for the winter.
一群大雁從頭頂飛過，往南飛去過冬。
flight of [birds/aircraft]
The air show began with a flight of five fighter jets flying in formation.
飛行表演以五架戰鬥機編隊飛行揭開序幕。
Minho spotted a flight of swans landing on the lake near his house.
Minho 在家附近的湖上看見一群天鵝降落。
A flight of small birds rose from the trees and scattered across the sky.
一群小鳥突然從樹叢中飛起，散布在天空中。
The photographer captured a flight of pelicans gliding over the ocean waves.
攝影師捕捉到了一群鵜鶘在海浪上方滑翔的畫面。
用法筆記
Used as a collective noun, similar to 'flock'. 'Flight' often suggests birds or aircraft moving in a coordinated way, while 'flock' is more general for any group of birds.
5. in cricket, the curved path a ball takes as it travels through the air after a s
飛行軌跡
慢速投手投出球的路徑
in cricket, the curved path a ball takes as it travels through the air after a slow bowler releases it toward the batter
The slow bowler put a lot of flight on the ball to trick the batsman.
那位慢速投手在球上加了很大的飛行變化，企圖迷惑打擊者。
put flight on the ball
Imran admired the flight of the spin bowler's delivery as it curved toward the stumps.
Imran 讚嘆旋轉投手投出的球曲線飛向三柱門的軌跡。
Good flight from the bowler can confuse the batsman and lead to a mistake.
投手良好的飛行路線可以讓打擊者產生誤判而失誤。
The cricket coach taught the young players how to control the flight of the ball.
板球教練教年輕球員如何控制球的飛行路線。
Mayumi watched the flight curve and dip just before the batsman swung.
Mayumi 看著球的飛行曲線下墜，就在打擊者揮棒之前。
用法筆記
This sense is specific to cricket and is used mainly by players and fans of the sport. It describes deliberate movement created by the bowler, not natural wind movement.
6. an act of escaping, running away from danger, or avoiding a difficult situation
逃離；逃亡
逃跑或躲避危險的行為
an act of escaping, running away from danger, or avoiding a difficult situation
The deer took flight when it heard the hunter's footsteps in the forest.
那隻鹿在樹林裡聽見獵人的腳步聲後立刻逃走了。
take flight
The thieves were put to flight by the sudden arrival of the police.
那些小偷因為警察突然趕到而落荒而逃。
put to flight
Megan's flight from the burning building was captured on camera by a neighbor.
Megan 從起火大樓逃出的過程被鄰居拍了下來。
The soldiers forced the enemy army into a hasty flight across the river.
士兵們迫使敵軍倉皇渡河逃竄。
Marco saw the cat take flight up a tree when the dog ran toward it.
Marco 看到那隻貓在大狗跑向牠時，逃到了一棵樹上。
用法筆記
Common in fixed phrases: 'take flight' (run away), 'put to flight' (make someone run away). The uncountable use ('in flight' meaning 'while escaping') is less common than the countable use.
常見錯誤
7. a situation in which someone is defeated and forced to run away, most commonly u
敗逃；擊退
被打敗而逃跑的狀態
a situation in which someone is defeated and forced to run away, most commonly used in the phrase 'put to flight'
The rebel army was put to flight by a much smaller government force.
叛軍被規模小得多的政府軍擊退而四處逃竄。
put to flight — forced to flee
The sudden appearance of the wolves put the deer to flight in all directions.
狼群突然出現，嚇得鹿群四處奔逃。
A clever strategy put the enemy soldiers to flight within just a few hours.
一個巧妙的戰略在短短幾小時內就擊退了敵軍。
The general's surprise attack put the rebel forces to flight within just a few hours.
將軍的突襲在短短幾小時內就擊潰了叛軍，迫使他們四處逃竄。
文法句型
put + noun + to flight
用法筆記
Frequently used in the fixed expression 'put to flight'. The related phrase 'take flight' is more general and means 'to run away'.
常見錯誤
8. an occasion when a bird or aircraft leaves the ground and begins to move through
起飛
鳥或飛機離開地面開始飛行的動作
an occasion when a bird or aircraft leaves the ground and begins to move through the air
The eagle's flight from the cliff was graceful and powerful.
那隻老鷹從懸崖上起飛的姿態既優美又有力。
possessive: bird's flight from [place]
Visitors watched the flight of the hot-air balloon as it rose above the trees.
遊客們看著熱氣球升上樹梢，在空中飛行。
The flight of the small plane was delayed by strong winds near the runway.
那架小飛機的起飛因為跑道附近風勢強勁而延誤了。
A sudden noise startled the birds into flight from their hiding place in the bushes.
一陣突如其來的聲響嚇得那些鳥從灌木叢的藏身處驚飛而起。
文法句型
flight of + noun
noun + 's + flight
用法筆記
This sense describes the action of taking off, not a scheduled journey by plane (see sense 1).
9. the act of leaving a particular place or territory, especially in difficult circ
出走；避難
專指離開特定地點，不同於一般逃跑
the act of leaving a particular place or territory, especially in difficult circumstances
The sudden flight of workers from the factory caused production to stop completely.
工人們突然逃離工廠，導致生產完全停擺。
flight of [people] from [place]
A flight of refugees crossed the river at dawn to reach safety at the border.
大批難民在黎明時分渡河，前往安全的邊境地區。
The family planned their flight from the capital city weeks before the conflict began.
那家人早在衝突爆發前好幾個星期就計劃逃離首都。
The king's flight from the castle marked the end of his rule over the kingdom.
國王逃離城堡，象徵著他對這個王國的統治結束了。
文法句型
flight + from + place
flight + of + people
用法筆記
Different from 'escape' (sense 6) — this sense specifically describes physically leaving a place or territory, not the general act of escaping danger.
10. a connected series of steps linking one floor of a building to the floor above o
一段樓梯
兩個樓層之間的一段階梯
a connected series of steps linking one floor of a building to the floor above or below
Manuela climbed two flights of stairs to reach her apartment on the third floor.
Manuela 爬了兩段樓梯，才抵達三樓的公寓。
a flight of stairs — one set between floors
The old house had a narrow flight of stone steps down to the basement kitchen.
那棟老房子有一段狹窄的石階通往地下室的廚房。
flight of stone steps
Theo slipped on the top step and tumbled down an entire flight of stairs.
Theo 在最高的台階上滑倒，摔下了整段樓梯。
A short flight of wooden stairs connects the back door to the garden below.
一段短短的木板樓梯從後門通向下方的花園。
文法句型
a flight of stairs
flight of steps
用法筆記
A 'flight' refers to one continuous set of stairs between two levels. A building with many floors has multiple flights of stairs.
常見錯誤
11. a small selection of different wines, beers, or other alcoholic drinks that are
品飲組合
供品嚐的一組酒類或飲料
a small selection of different wines, beers, or other alcoholic drinks that are served together so that people can taste and compare them
The waiter brought a flight of four red wines for the couple to compare.
服務生端來一組四杯紅酒，讓那對夫婦比較風味。
a flight of [number] [drinks]
The brewery offers a flight of six different beers for customers to sample before buying.
這間啤酒廠提供一組六種不同的啤酒，讓顧客在購買前先試喝。
Selim ordered a whiskey flight featuring bottles from three different countries.
Selim 點了一組威士忌品飲組合，裡面的酒來自三個不同的國家。
During the tour, each visitor receives a flight of local wines to taste.
每位遊客在參觀期間都能收到一組當地葡萄酒來品嚐。
- sampler
more general; can include food items, not just drinks
- tasting set
more descriptive, less idiomatic
文法句型
a flight of + drinks
flight + noun
用法筆記
Each drink in a flight is usually a small sample portion, not a full serving. Common at breweries, wineries, and whisky bars.
常見錯誤
12. the distance or path that something travels while moving through the air, from t
飛行路徑
物體在空中移動經過的距離或路線
the distance or path that something travels while moving through the air, from the point it is thrown or launched to where it lands or stops
The flight of the arrow ended in the centre of the circular target.
那支箭的飛行軌跡最後落入了圓形靶心的正中央。
the flight of [projectile]
The engineer tracked the flight of the drone using a special computer programme.
工程師用一套特殊的電腦程式追蹤無人機的飛行路徑。
A group of children watched the flight of paper planes across the school playground.
一群孩子看著紙飛機飛過學校操場的飛行路線。
The flight of the baseball carried it over the garden wall for a home run.
那顆棒球的飛行弧線越過花園圍牆，形成了一支全壘打。
- trajectory
more technical; commonly used in physics or sport analysis
- path
broader; can describe movement on the ground or through water too
文法句型
the flight of + object
object + 's + flight
用法筆記
This sense focuses on the trajectory of an object through the air. It can refer to anything thrown, launched, or fired, not just aircraft.
13. A series of imaginative thoughts or ideas that go beyond what is normal, realist
幻想；想像
超越現實限制的創意思考或幻想
A series of imaginative thoughts or ideas that go beyond what is normal, realistic, or practical — typically used in fixed expressions such as 'a flight of fancy', 'a flight of imagination', or 'a flight of fantasy'. The phrase suggests a brief, playful, or creative mental escape from everyday thinking.
The author's description of a city made entirely of clouds was a delightful flight of fancy that captivated young readers.
作者對雲中之城的描寫是一場令人愉悅的幻想，深深吸引了年輕讀者。
a flight of fancy — an imaginative but unrealistic idea
In her poem, a flight of imagination carries the speaker from a market to a quiet beach at sunrise.
在她的詩中，一場想像之翼將說話者從市場帶到日出時分的寧靜沙灘上。
a flight of imagination — creative thinking that goes beyond normal limits
The architect's floating garden plan was dismissed as a flight of fancy, though some colleagues found it inspiring.
那位建築師的空中花園規劃被斥為異想天開，不過仍有幾位同事覺得它鼓舞人心。
During the long bus ride, the young child entertained herself with flights of fancy about talking animals and hidden treasure.
在漫長的公車旅程中，這個小孩用關於會說話的動物和隱藏寶藏的幻想來娛樂自己。
The politician's promise to cut all taxes while increasing spending was described by critics as a wild flight of fantasy.
這位政治人物承諾降低所有稅賦卻同時增加支出，被批評者形容為天馬行空的幻想。
- fantasy
A general term for imaginative scenarios; 'flight of fancy' emphasises the sudden or playful nature rather than a sustained imagined world.
- daydream
More casual and everyday; 'flight of fancy' feels more literary and conscious.
- reverie
Suggests a pleasant, dreamy state of thought; a 'flight of fancy' can be more active and creative.
- whimsy
Focuses on the playful, light-hearted quality; 'flight of fancy' is broader and can include serious imaginative leaps.
- reality
The opposite of stepping beyond ordinary bounds into imagination.
- practicality
A 'flight of fancy' is by definition not practical or realistic.
文法句型
a flight of [fancy / imagination / fantasy]
用法筆記
Almost always appears inside the fixed expressions 'a flight of fancy', 'a flight of imagination', or 'a flight of fantasy'. Unlike other noun senses of 'flight', this sense never refers to a literal journey through the air. The plural 'flights of fancy' is occasionally used for repeated or habitual daydreaming.