fly
fly — 動詞
- flypresent simple I / you / we / they
- flieshe / she / it
- flewpast simple
- flownpast participle
- flying-ing form
1. to stay and move in the sky by using wings (birds, insects) or engines (aircraft
飛行；飛翔
鳥、蟲或飛機在空中移動
to stay and move in the sky by using wings (birds, insects) or engines (aircraft, spacecraft)
A flock of geese flew south for the winter.
一群雁往南飛去過冬。
fly + adverb of direction (south)
The helicopter flew low over the houses in the village.
直升機低低地飛過房屋上方。
Small insects were flying around the garden on a warm evening.
小昆蟲在花園周圍飛來飛去。
A butterfly flew past Rohan's shoulder and landed on a flower.
一隻蝴蝶飛過 Rohan 的肩膀，停在一朵花上。
fly + past (movement past something)
The paper plane flew across the classroom and hit the board.
紙飛機飛過教室，撞到了黑板。
- fly low
- fly overhead
- fly through the air
文法句型
fly + adverb/preposition of direction
用法筆記
This is the core physical sense. The subject is usually a living creature with wings or a man-made vehicle. Use this sense for describing the action itself, not for travelling as a passenger.
常見錯誤
2. to travel somewhere using an aircraft as a passenger, or to cross a particular a
搭機
搭乘飛機旅行
to travel somewhere using an aircraft as a passenger, or to cross a particular area in an aircraft
The Okonkwo family flew to Nigeria for the wedding.
Okonkwo 一家飛到奈及利亞參加婚禮。
fly + to [destination]
Imani flew from New York to Tokyo last spring.
Imani 去年春天從紐約飛到東京。
fly + from [place] + to [place]
Linh and her family flew over the Alps on the way to Rome.
Linh 和家人飛越阿爾卑斯山前往羅馬。
fly + over [geographic feature]
Haruto flew across the Pacific for the first time.
Haruto 生平第一次飛越太平洋。
The couple flew business class to make the long journey easier.
這對夫婦搭乘商務艙，讓長途旅行更舒適。
fly + class type (economy, business, first class)
- fly to
- fly from
- fly over
- fly across
- fly direct
- fly non-stop
- travel by plane
more formal and less common in everyday speech
- go by air
slightly more formal, emphasises the mode rather than the journey
文法句型
fly + to/from [place]
fly + over [geographic feature]
fly + [distance/route]
用法筆記
Used when the speaker is a passenger. To describe operating the aircraft yourself, use sense 5 (PILOT). This sense commonly pairs with destinations, distances, or airline classes.
3. to choose and travel with a particular airline company when you go somewhere by
搭乘
選擇某航空公司旅行
to choose and travel with a particular airline company when you go somewhere by plane
Linh and her parents usually fly Singapore Airlines when visiting their grandmother.
Linh 和父母通常搭新加坡航空去探望祖母。
fly + [airline name] as object
Rohan prefers to fly Emirates because the service is excellent.
Rohan 喜歡搭阿聯酋航空，因為服務很好。
Ilan's company only allows employees to fly national carriers.
Ilan 的公司只允許員工搭國內航空。
More travellers are choosing to fly budget airlines these days.
現在越來越多人選擇搭廉價航空。
fly + budget airlines
Tamás flew Lufthansa to Frankfurt and connected from there.
Tamás 搭漢莎航空到法蘭克福，再從那裡轉機。
- fly [airline name]
- fly with [airline name]
- travel with
more general, used with any transport company, not just airlines
文法句型
fly + [airline name]
用法筆記
The airline name functions as a direct object. This sense is used mainly in travel contexts when recommending or comparing carriers.
4. to move people or goods from one place to another in an aircraft, especially whe
空運
用飛機運送人或物
to move people or goods from one place to another in an aircraft, especially when speed or distance makes other transport impractical
The charity flew medical supplies to the disaster zone.
慈善機構將醫療物資空運到災區。
fly + object + to [destination]
The company flew its engineers to the factory in Taiwan.
公司將工程師空運到台灣的工廠。
Fresh flowers are flown from Kenya to markets across Europe.
鮮花從肯亞空運到歐洲各地的市場。
passive: are flown from [place] to [place]
Zayd's company flew him to the head office for a meeting.
Zayd 的公司派他飛到總部開會。
The injured climbers were flown to a hospital in Kathmandu.
受傷的登山者被空運到加德滿都的一間醫院。
passive: were flown to [place] for emergency transport
- fly in
- fly out
- fly to
- be flown to
- airlift
more specific — implies emergency or military transport by air
- ship by air
used mainly for commercial cargo, not passengers
文法句型
fly + object + to [place]
passive: be flown + to [place]
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice when the focus is on the people or goods being moved rather than the transport arrangement. The agent (the airline or pilot) is often omitted.
5. to operate and control an aircraft while it is in the air, especially as a train
駕駛
操作並引導飛機飛行
to operate and control an aircraft while it is in the air, especially as a trained pilot
Asher learned to fly a small plane at the local airfield.
Asher 在當地的飛行場學習駕駛小型飛機。
fly + aircraft type as object
The pilot flew the Boeing 777 through heavy rain.
飛行員駕駛波音 777 飛過暴雨中。
fly + specific aircraft model
Aunt Rosa has been flying since she was eighteen years old.
Rosa 姨媽從十八歲就開始開飛機。
fly (intransitive, person's profession or skill)
Lucas flew helicopters for the air force before he retired.
Lucas 在退休前為空軍駕駛直升機。
It takes years of training to fly a commercial airliner.
要駕駛商業客機需要多年的訓練。
- fly a plane
- fly a helicopter
- learn to fly
- fly for [airline]
文法句型
fly + [aircraft type]
fly (intransitive, meaning 'to be a pilot')
用法筆記
When used intransitively ('Rosa flies for a major airline'), the subject is the pilot. When used transitively, the object names the specific type of aircraft.
常見錯誤
6. to move, go, or pass very quickly in a particular direction, often with force or
飛奔；疾馳
快速移動或前進
to move, go, or pass very quickly in a particular direction, often with force or urgency
Élise flew down the stairs when she heard the phone ring.
Élise 聽到電話鈴聲就飛奔下樓。
fly + down [surface] (urgent movement)
The door flew open and the children ran into the garden.
門突然打開，孩子們跑進了花園。
fly + open (fixed expression for sudden opening)
A stone flew through the kitchen window during the storm.
暴風雨中，一塊石頭飛過廚房的窗戶。
Iker's backpack flew off the roof of the car as he drove away.
Iker 的背包在他開車時從車頂飛了出去。
fly + off [surface]
The young pianist's fingers flew across the keys during the performance.
那位年輕鋼琴家在表演時，手指在琴鍵上飛快移動。
- fly open
- fly off
- fly down
- fly through
- fly past
- crawl
to move extremely slowly, often with difficulty
文法句型
fly + adverb/preposition (direction)
fly + adjective (result)
用法筆記
This sense describes physical speed. For time seeming to pass quickly ('time flies'), use the separate sense at verb/7 in the TIME PASSING group. Cannot take a direct object.
7. When a period of time goes by very quickly, often because you are busy or enjoyi
飛逝
時間過得很快
When a period of time goes by very quickly, often because you are busy or enjoying yourself, you say that time flies or the time flies by.
The afternoon flew by while Gabriel and Linh were painting the old kitchen.
Gabriel 和 Linh 在粉刷舊廚房的時候，整個下午一下子就飛逝而過。
Time flies when you are playing board games with close friends.
跟好朋友一起玩桌遊的時候，時間過得特別快。
fixed expression: time flies
The three weeks of summer camp flew past much faster than Ishaan expected.
三週的夏令營過得比 Ishaan 想像中快多了。
Yuki checked the clock and realised the morning had flown by already.
Yuki 看了一下時鐘，發現上午早就不知不覺過去了。
collocation: fly by
The hours flew past as they wandered through the narrow market streets.
他們在狹窄的市場街上逛著逛著，幾個小時就過去了。
- time flies
- fly by
- fly past
- pass quickly
more direct, less figurative
- race by
even faster, more dramatic
- drag
when time feels slow and boring
文法句型
fly + adverb (by / past)
time flies
用法筆記
Common in fixed expressions such as 'time flies' and 'the day / week / year flew by'. The verb is nearly always followed by an adverb like 'by' or 'past'.
常見錯誤
8. If a flag, banner, or other piece of cloth is attached at one end to a pole or r
飄揚
旗幟等在風中飄動
If a flag, banner, or other piece of cloth is attached at one end to a pole or rope and moves freely in the wind, it flies. When someone puts a flag in a high position on purpose, they fly it.
A row of colourful flags flew from the roof of the wedding venue.
一排色彩繽紛的旗子在婚禮場地的屋頂上飄揚。
The school flew the national flag at half-mast after the tragedy.
那場悲劇發生後，學校降半旗致哀。
transitive: fly [flag] at half-mast
Small banners flew along both sides of the high street during the festival.
節日期間，大街兩旁掛滿了小旗子隨風飄動。
intransitive: banners / flags fly
Nadia climbed up and flew a blue flag above the beach to warn of currents.
Nadia 爬上去，在沙灘上方升起了一面藍旗，警告泳客注意海流。
Every embassy flies its own country's flag outside the main entrance.
每一間大使館都會在大門外面懸掛自己國家的國旗。
- fly a flag
- fly at half-mast
- fly from a pole
- fly in the wind
文法句型
fly + flag / banner (transitive)
flag / banner + flies (intransitive)
用法筆記
Subject is usually a flag, banner, or sail. The transitive form (fly + flag) is used when a person or organisation chooses to display a flag on a pole or mast.
9. When news, opinions, or blame are exchanged rapidly among many people, often cre
流傳
消息或指控快速傳開
When news, opinions, or blame are exchanged rapidly among many people, often creating excitement or tension, they are said to fly.
Rumours flew around the office after the manager resigned without warning.
經理毫無預警地辭職後，辦公室裡謠言迅速流傳。
collocation: rumours fly
Accusations flew between the two candidates during the heated television debate.
兩名候選人在激烈的電視辯論中互相指責。
Wild stories flew across social media within minutes of the announcement.
消息公布幾分鐘內，各種離譜的故事就在社群媒體上迅速傳開。
Questions flew at the guest speaker from every corner of the crowded hall.
問題從擁擠大廳的各個角落朝演講嘉賓接連拋過去。
- rumours fly
- accusations fly
- fly around
- fly across
文法句型
rumours / accusations / questions + fly + adverb (around / across / between)
用法筆記
Subject is always an item of information or a type of speech — rumours, accusations, insults, gossip, questions — never a person. Common in present and past simple forms.
10. When an idea, plan, excuse, or product is accepted or works well, especially aft
奏效
想法或計劃獲得認可
When an idea, plan, excuse, or product is accepted or works well, especially after being tested or questioned, you say it flies.
The idea of a four-day working week did not fly with the company directors.
每週工作四天的想法在董事會上沒有奏效。
negative construction: not fly with
Vinícius knew his excuse would not fly with the strict head teacher.
Vinícius 知道他的藉口過不了嚴格班主任那一關。
The new advertising campaign flew past all expectations and doubled sales.
新的廣告活動遠遠超出預期，業績翻了一倍。
Obi's proposal to redesign the website flew with the marketing team.
Obi 提出的網站重新設計方案得到了行銷團隊的認同。
- not fly
- fly with
- fly past expectations
- work
more general, neutral register
- be accepted
more formal, explicitly about approval
- take off
similar informal register, suggests quick success
文法句型
idea / plan / excuse + flies | does not fly
fly with + person/group
用法筆記
Chiefly informal and most common in negative or conditional contexts ('it will not fly', 'that might fly'). Subject is typically an idea, plan, suggestion, or excuse — not a person. Do not confuse with 'fly' meaning a person succeeds quickly (correct: 'the idea flew'; incorrect: 'he flew at his job').
常見錯誤
11. To send a baseball rising through the air with a bat swing, usually so that a fi
擊高飛球
棒球中打出高飛球
To send a baseball rising through the air with a bat swing, usually so that a fielder can try to catch it before it lands.
Jessica flew out to centre field in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Jessica 在九局下半擊出中外野高飛球被接殺。
baseball: fly out to [field position]
The batter flew to deep left field, but Haruto made the catch easily.
打者把球打到了左外野深遠處，但 Haruto 輕鬆接住了。
With two outs, Vivek flew the ball to right field for the final out.
兩人出局後，Vivek 把球打到右外野，形成最後一個出局數。
Élise flew the first pitch straight into the glove of the waiting shortstop.
Élise 把第一顆球直接打進了游擊手的手套裡。
- fly out
- fly to centre field
- fly the ball to
- hit a fly ball
more explicit, less concise
- pop up
suggests a short, high fly ball near home plate
- ground out
a different type of out where the ball stays low
文法句型
fly + adverb (to + field position)
fly + ball + adverb
用法筆記
A technical baseball term. The phrasal construction 'fly out' means the batter hits a fly ball that is caught by a fielder, resulting in an out. The intransitive form ('fly to left field') is more common in commentary than the transitive form ('fly the ball').
fly at
phrasal verbTo attack someone or something suddenly and with force.
撲向
The dog flew at the stranger when he approached.
She flew at him with her fists when he insulted her.
as the crow flies
idiomIn a direct straight line between two points, ignoring roads or obstacles.
直線距離
The airport is only five miles away as the crow flies.
As the crow flies, the two cities are just 30 kilometers apart.
the bird has flown
idiomThe person who was wanted or looked for has already escaped or left.
人已逃脫
When the police arrived at the hideout, the bird had flown.
We went to arrest him, but the bird had flown hours ago.
To do something without planning, relying on instinct and luck instead.
憑直覺行事
With no training, he flew by the seat of his pants and succeeded.
We had no map, so we flew by the seat of our pants.
fly the coop
idiomTo leave or escape from a place, especially one that is confining.
逃離
The prisoners flew the coop during the night.
As soon as the door opened, the cat flew the coop.
To show support for your country, group, or cause to encourage others.
表態支持
Our team flew the flag at the international competition.
She waved the flag for women's rights at the conference.
fly high
idiomTo be very successful or achieve a high level of success.
大獲成功
The company has been flying high since its new product launch.
After winning the award, her career began to fly high.
To oppose or go against what is usual, expected, or accepted.
違反
His decision flies in the face of all our advice.
That theory flies in the face of established science.
To suddenly become very angry, often without warning.
勃然大怒
He flew into a rage when he heard the news.
She flew into a temper after losing her keys.
fly a kite
idiomTo test public opinion about an idea by suggesting it informally.
試探風向
The politician flew a kite about raising taxes to see the reaction.
The company flew a kite for a new pricing model.
fly the nest
idiomTo leave home for the first time, usually as a young adult.
離家獨立
Both of her children have flown the nest now.
He flew the nest at eighteen to attend university.
To suddenly start talking about a different, unrelated topic.
突然離題
During the meeting, he flew off at a tangent about his vacation.
Her mind went off at a tangent when she saw the painting.
fly off the handle
idiomTo suddenly become very angry, especially over something small.
大發脾氣
He flies off the handle whenever someone criticizes his work.
She flew off the handle when she saw the mess.
To disappear completely or stop being relevant, often suddenly.
消失殆盡
All our plans went out the window when it started raining.
His patience flew out of the window after the third delay.
go flying
idiomTo fall down, usually because you trip over something.
摔倒
He went flying over the toy car left on the floor.
She went flying when she slipped on the wet tile.
go fly a/your kite
idiomA rude way to tell someone to go away and stop bothering you.
走開
When he kept asking for money, she told him to go fly a kite.
If you don't like my idea, you can go fly your kite.
keep the flag flying
idiomTo represent your country or organization in a positive way.
代表發聲
Our athletes kept the flag flying at the Olympics.
She kept the flag flying for her company at the trade fair.
To attack someone physically or verbally with sudden force.
猛烈攻擊
He let fly at the thief with a punch.
She let fly with a stream of angry words.
pigs might fly
idiomUsed to say that something is very unlikely to happen.
太陽打西邊出來
He'll finish on time? Yes, and pigs might fly!
She said she'd clean her room – pigs might fly!
time flies
idiomTime passes very quickly, especially when you are enjoying yourself.
時光飛逝
Time flies when you're having fun with friends.
How time flies! It's already been a year since we met.
fly — 名詞
- flysingular
- fliesplural
1. a common type of flying insect with a pair of transparent wings that produce a l
蒼蠅
一種有翅膀的小型昆蟲
a common type of flying insect with a pair of transparent wings that produce a loud buzzing noise. These insects are often drawn to uncovered food and waste, and they can carry germs to people.
A fly landed on the edge of Wei's plate while she was eating lunch.
Wei 吃午餐時，一隻蒼蠅停在她的盤子邊緣。
The kitchen needs a net over the window to keep flies out in summer.
廚房窗戶需要裝紗網，夏天才能防止蒼蠅飛進來。
countable: a fly / flies (plural); common collocation: keep flies out
Flies buzzed around the pile of fruit left on the market stall.
蒼蠅在市場攤位上那堆水果周圍嗡嗡作響。
subject + verb: flies buzz/land/spread
Élise waved her hand to shoo a fly away from the bowl of rice.
Élise 揮手趕走那隻停在米飯碗上的蒼蠅。
A fly can carry germs from one place to another very quickly.
蒼蠅能快速地將病菌從一處帶到另一處。
- swat a fly
- flies buzz
- fly spray
- keep flies out
- a fly landed on
- housefly
the most common type of fly found near human homes; more specific than 'fly'
文法句型
a/the fly
flies (plural)
用法筆記
Countable noun. When speaking generally about the species, the plural 'flies' is typical ('Flies are common in warm weather').
常見錯誤
2. the front slit on trousers, shorts, or jeans that fastens with a zipper or butto
褲門
褲子前端以拉鍊或鈕扣閉合的開口
the front slit on trousers, shorts, or jeans that fastens with a zipper or buttons, often concealed beneath a fabric flap
Samir checked his fly was done up before leaving the restroom.
Samir 離開廁所前檢查褲門是否拉好了。
collocation: do up / zip up your fly; 'fly' = singular countable
The tailor sewed a new zipper into the fly of Dario's suit trousers.
裁縫在 Dario 西裝褲的褲門縫上一條新的拉鍊。
Kian noticed his fly was open and quickly turned away to fix it.
Kian 發現褲門開著，趕緊轉過身去拉好。
common situation: fly is open / fly is undone
Some dress trousers have a button fly instead of a zipper.
有些西裝褲的褲門是用鈕扣而不是拉鍊。
The fly on those jeans is held closed by two metal buttons.
那條牛仔褲的褲門是用兩顆金屬鈕扣扣住的。
- do up your fly
- zip up your fly
- your fly is open
- button fly
- fly of [trousers]
- zipper
the fastener itself, not the opening; broader term used for any zipper
文法句型
the fly
your fly
fly of [trousers/jeans]
用法筆記
Usually singular. Frequently appears in the phrase 'your fly is open/undone' to politely tell someone their trousers need to be fastened.
常見錯誤
3. a fake fishing hook wrapped in coloured thread, feathers, or fur so that it look
假蠅鉤
裝扮成昆蟲模樣的人工魚鉤
a fake fishing hook wrapped in coloured thread, feathers, or fur so that it looks like an insect or small creature, used to attract fish
Amani tied a small fly onto his fishing line and cast it into the river.
Amani 把一個小假蠅鉤繫在釣線末端，然後拋進河裡。
collocation: tie a fly / tie on a fly (prepare the hook)
The red-and-black fly looked so real that a trout bit it right away.
那隻紅黑色的假蠅鉤看起來非常逼真，鱒魚立刻上鉤了。
Cao spent the morning learning how to make his own fishing flies from feathers and wire.
Cao 花了一整個上午學習如何用羽毛和鐵絲製作自己的假蠅鉤。
collocation: make flies (craft the lures)
Different flies work best for different types of fish in this lake.
在這個湖裡，不同的假蠅鉤適用於不同種類的魚。
Ezra used a lightweight rod and a single fly to catch four salmon during the trip.
Ezra 用一組輕便釣竿和一個假蠅鉤在旅途中共釣到四條鮭魚。
- tie a fly
- cast a fly
- artificial fly
- fly fishing
- dry fly
- wet fly
- lure
broader term for any artificial bait; 'fly' is a specific type of lure used in fly fishing
文法句型
a fly
flies (plural)
fly fishing
用法筆記
Frequently used in the compound 'fly fishing', which describes a method of fishing using an artificial fly as bait. The type of fly is often named after the insect it imitates, e.g. 'mayfly' or 'dragonfly pattern'.
常見錯誤
4. a separate waterproof sheet that fits over the main body of a tent to keep rain
外帳
帳篷外層的防水布
a separate waterproof sheet that fits over the main body of a tent to keep rain from coming through the inner fabric
After pitching the tent, Théo pulled the fly tight over the top to keep the night rain out.
Théo 搭好帳篷後，將外帳拉緊蓋在頂部，以免夜裡進雨。
collocation: pull the fly tight; purpose: keep rain out
Without the fly, the inside of the tent got wet during the storm.
暴風雨來襲時，少了外帳帳篷裡面全都溼了。
Lucía packed the tent fly separately so it could dry out before the morning hike.
Lucía 把外帳另外收起來，讓它在早晨健行前風乾。
The fly should not touch the inner tent, or water may leak through.
外帳不應該碰到內帳，否則水可能會滲進來。
construction note: fly must not touch inner tent to prevent leaks
Dylan replaced the old tent fly after it ripped in a strong wind last summer.
去年夏天 Dylan 的外帳被強風吹破後，換了一個新的。
- tent fly
- rainfly
- fly sheet
- pitch the fly
- fly of the tent
- waterproof fly
- rainfly
common compound noun meaning the same thing, used especially in camping shops
文法句型
the fly
fly of [tent]
tent fly
用法筆記
Often called a 'rainfly' or 'tent fly' in camping equipment catalogues. It is pitched a few centimetres above the inner tent to create a gap that stops condensation and leaks.
常見錯誤
5. in baseball, a ball struck by the bat that rises steeply into the sky, giving de
高飛球
棒球比賽中被打向空中的球
in baseball, a ball struck by the bat that rises steeply into the sky, giving defensive players time to run under it and attempt a catch
Ilan hit a high fly to centre field, and the outfielder caught it easily.
Ilan 打出一記高飛球到中外野，被外野手輕鬆接殺。
pattern: hit a fly + to [position]; common baseball usage
The shortstop ran back to catch a fly that was drifting toward the fence.
游擊手向後跑，去接一個朝圍欄方向飄去的高飛球。
With two outs and the bases empty, a simple fly ended the inning.
兩人出局、壘上無人時，一個簡單的高飛球就結束了該半局。
The coach taught the young players how to track a fly from the moment it leaves the bat.
教練教年輕球員如何從球棒擊中球的那一刻開始追蹤高飛球。
technique: track a fly ball with your eyes
Deep flies to right field often travel further because of the wind direction.
由於風向的關係，右外野的深遠高飛球往往飛得更遠。
- hit a fly
- fly ball
- catch a fly
- fly to centre field
- pop fly
- deep fly
- ground ball
a hit that stays low and rolls or bounces along the ground
文法句型
a fly
fly ball
fly to [position]
用法筆記
Also called a 'fly ball'. Contrasts with a 'ground ball' (hit along the ground) and a 'line drive' (hit hard and straight). A 'pop fly' is a short, easy-to-catch fly, while a 'deep fly' goes far toward the outfield wall.
常見錯誤
fly — 形容詞
- flypositive
- fliercomparative
- fliestsuperlative
1. slang for being very fashionable, attractive, or impressive in appearance or qua
潮；炫
時尚、酷炫的
slang for being very fashionable, attractive, or impressive in appearance or quality — for example, a fly outfit, a fly car, or a fly dance move.
Min showed up to the party in a fly leather jacket that everyone admired.
Min 穿了一件超潮的皮夾克去派對，大家都讚不絕口。
collocation: fly + (clothing noun)
The DJ's fly beats had the whole crowd dancing all night long.
那位 DJ 的炫爆節奏讓全場跳了一整晚。
Bilal bought himself a fly new pair of sneakers for the competition.
Bilal 買了一雙超潮的新運動鞋準備參加比賽。
attributive use: fly + adjective + noun
Élise's dress looked absolutely fly at the award ceremony last Friday.
Élise 的洋裝在上週五的頒獎典禮上看起來超炫。
predicative use: look + fly
Tunde arrived driving a fly sports car with the top down.
Tunde 開著一輛超炫的敞篷跑車抵達現場。
- fly + clothes/outfit/jacket/shoes
- fly + car/ride
- fly + beats/track/moves
- look/feel/like + fly
文法句型
fly + noun
be + fly
用法筆記
This is dated US slang that saw a revival in hip-hop and pop culture. Avoid in formal writing or professional contexts. Typically used to describe appearance, style, or impressive objects rather than people's character.
常見錯誤
2. (British informal) being alert, quick-witted, and unlikely to be tricked or dece
精明；機靈
警覺不易上當的
(British informal) being alert, quick-witted, and unlikely to be tricked or deceived — for example, a shopper who spots hidden fees, or a kid who knows not to trust a stranger's offer.
My granddad is pretty fly — he always spots when someone tries to overcharge him.
我爺爺非常精明——他總能發現有人想敲他竹槓。
predicative: be + fly; British informal sense
You have to be fly to survive as a trader in that busy street market.
在那個熱鬧的市集裡做買賣，你得夠機靈才能生存。
be + fly + to-infinitive for purpose
Jude was fly enough to notice the hidden charges before he signed the contract.
Jude 夠精明，在簽合約之前就發現了隱藏費用。
be + fly + enough + to-infinitive
The kids in that neighbourhood are so fly that no stranger could trick them.
那個社區的小孩都很機靈，沒有陌生人騙得了他們。
so + fly + that-clause showing result
Reema's fly instincts told her the offer was too good to be true.
Reema 機靈的直覺告訴她，那個好得不像真的優惠一定有問題。
- be + fly
- pretty fly
- fly enough
- so fly that
- fly instincts/nature
- sharp
more common in American English; covers quick thinking and alertness
- smart
standard register; broader meaning including intelligence
- on the ball
idiomatic phrase meaning alert and quick to react
文法句型
be + fly
be + fly + enough + to-infinitive
so + fly + that-clause
用法筆記
Primarily British informal, though also used in other Commonwealth varieties. The American equivalent would be 'sharp,' 'smart,' or 'on the ball.' This sense describes mental alertness, not appearance — do not confuse with sense 1 (STYLISH).
常見錯誤
fly — 慣用語
Fly River
idioma major river in Papua New Guinea that flows about 1,050 kilometres through lowland rainforests, swamps, and delta channels before emptying into the Gulf of Papua
弗萊河
The Fly River cuts through some of the largest untouched rainforests on Earth.
Élise studied how the Fly River carries sediment from the highlands to the coast.