floor
floor — 動詞
- floorpresent simple I / you / we / they
- floors3rd person singular
- flooring-ing form
- flooredpast simple
1. to strike a person with enough force during a fight, sport, or struggle that the
擊倒
把人打倒在地
to strike a person with enough force during a fight, sport, or struggle that they fall to the ground
The boxer floored his opponent with a powerful right hook in the third round.
那名拳擊手在第三回合以一記強力的右勾拳擊倒了對手。
collocation: floor with a punch / hook
A single punch from the taller fighter floored Caio immediately.
個子較高的選手只出一拳就把 Caio 立刻擊倒了。
Indra accidentally floored another player during the rough basketball game.
在激烈的籃球比賽中，Indra 不小心撞倒了另一名球員。
The security guard floored the intruder with a swift tackle near the entrance.
警衛迅速一個擒抱就把入侵者擊倒在入口附近。
Sana was floored by a stray elbow during the crowded concert and scraped her knee.
在擁擠的演唱會上，Sana 被人群揮出的手肘擊倒，膝蓋也擦傷了。
- knock down
more general; can apply to objects or people
- deck
slang; stronger, more dramatic than 'floor'
- tackle
specific to sports: using arms/body to bring someone down
文法句型
floor + person
用法筆記
The object is always a person or living creature, never an object. Typically describes a single, forceful impact rather than a series of blows.
常見錯誤
2. to shock or astonish someone so deeply that they cannot think clearly or respond
嚇呆；難倒
震驚到無法思考或回應
to shock or astonish someone so deeply that they cannot think clearly or respond, usually because the news or event is completely unexpected
The unexpected news completely floored Nora, leaving her speechless for several minutes.
這個突如其來的消息把 Nora 嚇呆了，她好幾分鐘說不出話來。
passive-like structure: 'something floors someone'
Christopher was floored by a surprise question during his job interview.
Christopher 在求職面試中被一個意想不到的問題給問倒了。
passive: be floored by [question/remark]
The scale of the damage from the earthquake floored the rescue team when they arrived.
地震造成的破壞規模之大，讓救援隊抵達時當場嚇呆了。
Ryan's confession about the missing money absolutely floored his business partner.
Ryan 坦白了那筆錢不見的事，讓他的合夥人完全嚇傻了。
The view from the mountain peak floored Tendai, who had never seen anything so beautiful.
山頂的景色讓 Tendai 驚呆了，他從未見過如此美麗的景象。
- dumbfound
more formal; suggests speechless amazement
- stun
overlapping meaning; can also imply physical shock
- flabbergast
informal and stronger; suggests comedic surprise
文法句型
be floored by [something]
floor + person
用法筆記
Commonly used in the passive voice ('be floored by'). The subject causing the shock can be news, a question, a situation, or even a positive experience such as a beautiful view. More intense than 'surprise' but less formal than 'astonish'.
常見錯誤
floor — 名詞
- floorsingular
- floorsplural
1. the flat area of a room or building that people stand and move around on
地板
室內行走的平坦表面
the flat area of a room or building that people stand and move around on
Dewi sat on the floor and played with her toy car.
Dewi 坐在地板上玩她的玩具車。
collocation: sit on the floor
Please take off your shoes so you do not dirty the floor.
請脫鞋，以免弄髒地板。
collocation: dirty the floor
The kitchen floor was covered in small drops of water.
廚房地板上滿是小水滴。
A wet floor can be very dangerous if you are not careful.
潮濕的地板如果不小心很容易滑倒。
- ceiling
the top interior surface of a room
用法筆記
Usually preceded by 'the' or a modifier describing location (kitchen floor, bathroom floor).
常見錯誤
2. a level or story of a building, containing rooms on the same height from the gro
樓層
建築物的某一層
a level or story of a building, containing rooms on the same height from the ground
Her office is on the fifth floor of the tower.
她的辦公室在那棟大樓的八樓。
preposition: on + [ordinal] floor
The shop has three floors of clothes and shoes.
那家商店有三層樓，賣衣服和鞋子。
Mira took the stairs down to the ground floor.
Mira 走樓梯下一樓。
A fire started on the top floor of the hotel last night.
昨晚飯店的頂樓發生了火災。
用法筆記
In British English, 'ground floor' is the level at street height, and 'first floor' is one level above. In American English, 'first floor' is at street height.
常見錯誤
3. a room or hall inside a building where people gather to dance, attend meetings,
活動場地
建築物內用於社交活動的大空間
a room or hall inside a building where people gather to dance, attend meetings, or take part in formal events
Couples moved across the dance floor to the sound of the music.
舞池裡一對對情侶隨著音樂舞動。
compound noun: dance floor
The hotel ballroom has a large floor that can hold three hundred guests for dinner.
飯店宴會廳的場地很大，可以容納三百位賓客用餐。
Questions from the floor are welcome after the speaker finishes her talk.
歡迎在講者結束演說後，從聽眾席提出問題。
Dahlia reserved the main floor of the community centre for her art exhibition.
Dahlia 預訂了社區中心的主場地舉辦她的藝術展。
用法筆記
The phrase 'from the floor' or 'questions from the floor' refers to comments or questions from the audience rather than from the stage or podium.
常見錯誤
4. a specially prepared flat surface or marked area designed for indoor sports such
運動場地
室內運動專用的平整地面
a specially prepared flat surface or marked area designed for indoor sports such as basketball, gymnastics, or volleyball
Kenji dribbled the ball down the basketball floor and scored.
Kenji 運球跑過籃球場並得分。
collocation: basketball floor
The gymnast ran across the floor and launched into a backflip.
那名體操選手跑過場地，躍起後空翻。
Workers polished the wooden gym floor before the tournament started.
比賽開始前，工人們仔細打亮了木質體育館地板。
A volleyball floor needs clear markings for the court lines.
排球場地需要標示清晰的球場界線。
用法筆記
Often combined with the name of the sport (basketball floor, gym floor). Contrasts with 'court', which refers to the whole playing area including markings and boundaries.
5. the members of a parliament, council, or other formal assembly considered as a g
議場；議員
國會或正式會議的全體與會者
the members of a parliament, council, or other formal assembly considered as a group; also the area in a debating chamber where they sit
The senator asked the floor to vote on the new education bill.
那位參議員請求議場就新的教育法案進行表決。
collocation: ask the floor / address the floor
Constanza took questions from the floor after presenting her report to the committee.
Constanza 向委員會做完報告之後，接受了議員們的提問。
fixed phrase: from the floor
The floor rose when the president entered the chamber.
總統進入議場時，全體議員起身致意。
A loud argument broke out on the floor of the parliament building.
國會議場內爆發了激烈的爭論。
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3 (EVENT SPACE): this sense is specific to formal political or parliamentary settings and refers to the members themselves, not just the physical area. The phrase 'from the floor' in this context means from the assembled members rather than from the podium.
6. in basketball, a regular basket made while the game clock is running, rather tha
投籃命中
籃球比賽中的一般進球
in basketball, a regular basket made while the game clock is running, rather than a free throw earned when the other team breaks a rule
Folake made six field goals in the first half of the game.
Folake 在上半場比賽中投進了六球。
collocation: make a field goal
A field goal from outside the three-point line earns the team three points.
在三分線外投籃命中可以得三分。
The player attempted a difficult field goal while two defenders blocked him.
那名球員在兩名防守球員阻擋下嘗試了一次高難度的投籃。
His field goal percentage improved after weeks of daily practice.
經過數週的每日練習，他的投籃命中率提高了很多。
- basket
more general term for a successful field goal in basketball
- free throw
a shot taken without opposition after a foul
用法筆記
Most common in American English basketball commentary and statistics. Often used in the compound 'field goal percentage' (FG%). Do not confuse with American football, where 'field goal' means a kick through the goalposts.
常見錯誤
7. the formal right or opportunity to express your views during an official meeting
發言權
在正式會議中發言的權利
the formal right or opportunity to express your views during an official meeting, debate, or parliamentary session
The chairperson gave Dewi the floor to present her proposal.
主席讓 Dewi 發言，請她提出自己的提案。
give + the floor = grant permission to speak
Every delegate who wants the floor must raise their name card before speaking.
每一位想發言的代表都必須先舉起名牌。
Senator Okafor was given the floor to respond to the opposition's questions.
Okafor 參議員獲得發言權，回應反對派的提問。
After a long silence, Takeshi requested the floor to share his committee's findings.
在長久的沉默之後，Takeshi 請求發言，分享他委員會的調查結果。
- right to speak
more literal and less idiomatic than 'the floor'
- permission to speak
describes the concept without the idiom
- the microphone
informal equivalent used in less formal meetings
文法句型
have the floor
give + object + the floor
take the floor
用法筆記
Subject is always a person or organization with authority to control a formal meeting. Not used in casual conversation.
常見錯誤
8. a large flat area in a club, bar, party venue, or ballroom where people go to da
舞池
跳舞的場地
a large flat area in a club, bar, party venue, or ballroom where people go to dance
As soon as the music started, couples moved onto the dance floor.
音樂一響起，人們便雙雙走向舞池。
onto the dance floor
The refurbished club now has a glass dance floor with coloured lights underneath.
這家重新裝修的俱樂部現在有玻璃舞池，底下還有彩色燈光。
Chidi stood at the edge of the dance floor, watching his friends.
Chidi 站在舞池邊緣，看著他的朋友們。
At the wedding reception, the newlyweds were the first to step onto the dance floor.
婚宴上，新人率先踏上舞池。
The bar's small dance floor was packed with people by midnight.
到了午夜，這家酒吧的小舞池擠滿了人。
文法句型
on the dance floor
hit the dance floor
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3 (OPEN SPACE), which refers to any public space for dancing or discussion. This sense is specifically the dedicated area in entertainment venues.
9. the act of beginning to speak in a formal meeting, debate, or official gathering
開始發言
在正式場合站起來說話
the act of beginning to speak in a formal meeting, debate, or official gathering, often after being introduced or called upon
Theo took the floor and outlined the company's new sustainability plan.
Theo 開始發言，概述了公司的新永續發展計畫。
take the floor = begin speaking in a meeting
Several experts took the floor one after another during the climate summit.
在氣候峰會上，好幾位專家輪流發言。
When Min finally took the floor, she spoke with remarkable confidence.
Min 終於發言時，語氣相當自信。
The opposition leader took the floor to challenge the proposed legislation.
反對黨領袖起身發言，對該法案提出質疑。
- begin speaking
neutral, non-idiomatic alternative
- address the assembly
more formal, used in parliamentary contexts
文法句型
take the floor
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 7 (RIGHT TO SPEAK): sense 7 focuses on having the right; sense 9 focuses on the action of starting to speak. Distinguish from sense 10 (GIVE THE FLOOR): sense 9 is what the speaker does; sense 10 is what the chairperson does.
10. used by a chairperson or host to invite or allow someone to speak during a confe
請發言
邀請或允許他人發言
used by a chairperson or host to invite or allow someone to speak during a conference, hearing, or similar formal gathering
"You have the floor, Dr. Nakamura," the judge said, turning towards the witness.
「請發言，Nakamura 博士，」法官轉向證人說道。
you have the floor = invitation to speak
The committee chair gave the floor to the representative from the finance department.
委員會主席請財務部的代表發言。
After the opening remarks, the host gave the floor to the keynote speaker.
開場致詞結束後，主持人邀請主題演講者發言。
Salma had the floor for ten minutes, during which she answered questions from the panel.
Salma 有十分鐘的發言時間，期間她回答了評審團的問題。
- call on
less formal, used in classrooms and casual meetings
- yield the floor to
formal parliamentary expression for the current speaker giving permission
文法句型
give + object + the floor
have the floor
用法筆記
The person who gives the floor is always someone with authority over the meeting (chairperson, moderator, judge). 'Have the floor' describes the state of being the current speaker.
11. the lowest solid surface of a natural environment — for instance, the ocean bott
底部；地表
海洋、森林等的底部表面
the lowest solid surface of a natural environment — for instance, the ocean bottom, the ground beneath trees in a woodland, or the rocky base inside a cavern
Divers explored the ocean floor near the coral reef in search of rare species.
潛水員在珊瑚礁附近探索海床，尋找稀有物種。
ocean floor / sea floor
The forest floor was covered with fallen leaves, moss, and tiny mushrooms.
森林地表被落葉、苔蘚和小型蕈類所覆蓋。
forest floor
The cave floor was slippery and wet from the constant dripping of water.
洞穴地面因為不斷滴水而濕滑。
The valley floor stretched out flat for miles between the two mountain ranges.
山谷底部在兩座山脈之間綿延數英里的平地。
Marine biologists study the sea floor to understand underwater ecosystems.
海洋生物學家研究海床，以了解水下生態系統。
- surface
the top or upper layer of something
文法句型
the + noun + floor
用法筆記
Commonly paired with a preceding noun: 'ocean floor', 'forest floor', 'cave floor', 'valley floor'. Not used for man-made structures (use 'bottom' instead).
12. the lowest acceptable amount, limit, or level for things such as wages, prices,
最低限度
工資或價格的最低水平
the lowest acceptable amount, limit, or level for things such as wages, prices, interest rates, or standards, below which they are not allowed to go
The government introduced a price floor for basic food items to protect farmers.
政府針對基本食品引入了價格下限，以保護農民。
price floor = minimum price
A wage floor sets a minimum hourly rate that employers must pay their workers.
工資下限設定了雇主必須支付員工的最低時薪。
Economists argued about whether a floor on carbon prices would reduce pollution.
經濟學家針對碳排放價格是否設有下限才能減少污染進行了辯論。
The contract includes a floor below which the manager's bonus cannot fall.
合約中設有經理獎金不得低於某個金額的底線。
The central bank set a floor on interest rates to prevent the market from crashing.
中央銀行設定了利率下限，以防止市場崩盤。
- lower limit
neutral and descriptive, not tied to economics
- minimum
broader, used in many contexts
- base
implies a starting point rather than a restriction
- ceiling
the maximum allowable amount or level
文法句型
floor for + noun
price floor
wage floor
用法筆記
Often paired with a noun: 'price floor', 'wage floor', 'interest rate floor'. The opposite concept is 'ceiling' (maximum level). Common in economics and business contexts.