foot
foot — 名詞
- footsingular
- feetplural
1. the part at the lowest end of each leg that people and animals use to stand and
腳
腿末端用來站立行走的部位
the part at the lowest end of each leg that people and animals use to stand and walk on
The baby's tiny feet felt cold, so Heather put warm socks on her.
嬰兒的小腳很冷，所以 Heather 幫她穿上暖和的襪子。
irregular plural: feet
Yan twisted his right foot while playing football in the park.
Yan 在公園踢足球時扭傷了右腳。
A dog's foot leaves a clear shape in wet mud after rain.
狗的腳會在濕泥土上留下清晰的形狀。
Christopher sat on the bench and gently rubbed his tired feet.
Christopher 坐在長椅上，輕輕按摩他疲勞的雙腳。
collocation: tired feet / sore feet
The shoes were far too tight, so Layla's feet began to hurt.
那雙鞋太緊了，Layla 的腳開始痛了。
- sore feet
- cold feet
- flat feet
- bare foot
- foot injury
- size of foot
- head
the top part of the body, opposite in position to the feet
文法句型
foot (singular) → feet (plural)
用法筆記
The plural is 'feet' — this is an irregular plural and does NOT take -s. When using adjectives before the word, use 'foot' for the singular ('a sore foot') and 'feet' for the plural ('sore feet').
常見錯誤
2. used in phrases like 'get to your feet' or 'rise to your feet' to describe the a
站起
從坐躺狀態站起來
used in phrases like 'get to your feet' or 'rise to your feet' to describe the action of standing up from a sitting or lying position
When the judge walked into the courtroom, everyone rose to their feet.
當法官走進法庭時，每個人都站了起來。
phrase: rise to one's feet
After the winning goal, the fans jumped to their feet and roared.
致勝進球後，球迷們跳起來大聲歡呼。
phrase: jump to one's feet
The old man struggled to get to his feet without help from anyone.
那位老先生努力在沒有人幫助下自己站起來。
phrase: get to one's feet
Baraka came to his feet slowly, brushing the dust off his trousers.
Baraka 慢慢站起身，拍掉褲子上的灰塵。
文法句型
[verb] + to + possessive + feet
get to one's feet
rise to one's feet
jump to one's feet
用法筆記
Only used in fixed phrases with possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her, their) after 'to'. The subject is usually a person or group of people. 'Feet' is always plural in these expressions, even for a single person.
常見錯誤
3. a fixed phrase meaning 'by walking rather than by vehicle', used when describing
步行
以走路的方式前往
a fixed phrase meaning 'by walking rather than by vehicle', used when describing how someone travels somewhere
The old village is only reachable on foot through the forest.
那座古老的村莊只能穿過森林步行抵達。
fixed phrase: on foot
Sari prefers to explore new cities on foot rather than by bus.
Sari 比較喜歡步行探索新的城市，而不是搭公車。
It takes about twenty minutes on foot from the hotel to the beach.
從飯店步行到海灘大約需要二十分鐘。
pattern: [time] + on foot
Layla's car broke down, so she had to continue the journey on foot.
Layla 的車壞了，所以她只能繼續步行上路。
- walking
a more direct term that can be used in any grammatical position
文法句型
on foot
用法筆記
Always used in the fixed phrase 'on foot' — no article before 'foot'. 'By foot' is sometimes heard informally but is not considered standard in careful writing. 'On foot' is used regardless of whether the subject is one person or many.
常見錯誤
4. a standard way of measuring length used mainly in the US and UK, with one foot b
英尺
等於12英寸的長度單位
a standard way of measuring length used mainly in the US and UK, with one foot being twelve inches or roughly thirty centimetres
The swimming pool is twelve feet deep at the far end.
游泳池的遠端有十二英尺深。
pattern: [number] + feet + [adjective]
Hugo is six foot tall, which is quite tall for his age.
Hugo 身高六英尺，以他的年齡來說算很高了。
pattern: [number] + foot + tall (informal)
Élise bought a six-foot-long shelf for her bedroom wall.
Élise 買了一個六英尺長的架子放在臥室牆上。
compound: [number]-foot + [noun]
The room measures fifteen feet by twelve feet in size.
這個房間的大小是十五英尺乘十二英尺。
- feet long
- feet deep
- feet high
- feet wide
- per square foot
- cubic foot
文法句型
[number] + foot/feet + [adjective of length]
[number]-foot + [noun]
用法筆記
The plural form can be either 'feet' ('three feet long') or, in informal usage especially when used as an adjective, 'foot' ('a three-foot-long table'). The symbol for foot is a single prime mark (′), as in 6′ (six feet).
常見錯誤
5. the lowest part or end of something, such as a mountain, a set of stairs, a bed,
底部
物體或空間的最低位置
the lowest part or end of something, such as a mountain, a set of stairs, a bed, or a page
The cat always sleeps at the foot of the bed, near the blankets.
那隻貓總是睡在床的底部，靠近毯子的位置。
pattern: at the foot of [object]
Two hikers built a small wooden cabin at the foot of the mountain.
兩名登山客在山腳下蓋了一間小木屋。
Aarav left his muddy boots at the foot of the stairs before going up.
Aarav 在樓梯底部脫下泥濘的靴子才上樓。
The page number appears at the foot of each page in the book.
頁碼出現在書中每一頁的底部。
pattern: the foot of a page/document
- foot of the bed
- foot of the mountain
- foot of the stairs
- foot of the page
文法句型
the foot of [something]
at the foot of [something]
用法筆記
Most commonly used in the pattern 'the foot of [something]', where the something is an object with a clear top and bottom (bed, mountain, stairs, page, table). The opposite end is 'the head' (of a bed, of a table).
6. a group of syllables containing one stressed beat together with one or two unstr
音步
詩歌韻律的基本單位
a group of syllables containing one stressed beat together with one or two unstressed ones, serving as the basic building block for rhythm in verses
An iambic foot has one weak beat followed by a strong beat.
一個抑揚格音步由一個弱拍後面跟著一個強拍組成。
example type: iambic foot
The teacher asked the class to mark each foot in the poem.
老師要全班在詩中標出每個音步的位置。
A line with five iambic feet is called a line of iambic pentameter.
一行含有五個抑揚格音步的詩叫做抑揚格五音步詩。
term: iambic pentameter
The poet used trochaic feet to create a marching rhythm.
詩人使用揚抑格音步來營造行進般的節奏。
example type: trochaic foot
- iambic foot
- trochaic foot
- anapestic foot
- dactylic foot
- stressed syllable
- metrical unit
a more general term for the building block of poetic metre
文法句型
[type] + foot
a [adjective] + foot
用法筆記
A technical term used in poetry analysis. The main types of foot in English poetry are: iamb (weak-strong), trochee (strong-weak), anapest (weak-weak-strong), and dactyl (strong-weak-weak). The most common in English verse is the iambic foot.
7. the part of clothing items such as socks or stockings that actually wraps around
腳部
襪子包住腳的部分
the part of clothing items such as socks or stockings that actually wraps around and covers the foot area
The socks had a hole in the foot, so Élise threw them away.
襪子的腳部破了個洞，所以 Élise 把它們扔掉了。
pattern: hole in the foot of a sock
These hiking socks have extra padding in the foot for comfort.
這些登山襪在腳部有加厚軟墊，穿起來很舒適。
Heather bought stockings with a soft cotton foot and a silk top.
Heather 買了腳部是柔軟棉質、頂部是絲質的長襪。
The foot of this sock is too long for small children's shoes.
這隻襪子的腳部太長了，不適合小孩子的鞋子。
pattern: foot of [garment] + is too long/short
- foot of the sock
- foot of the stocking
- padded foot
- hole in the foot
文法句型
the foot of [garment]
[garment] + foot
用法筆記
Refers specifically to the part of a sock, stocking, or tights that actually covers the foot, as opposed to the leg or ankle part. When socks or stockings get worn out, the foot section is usually the first part to develop holes.
To be extremely busy with many things to do.
忙得團團轉
The nurses were rushed off their feet during the flu outbreak.
Are you run off your feet with the new project deadlines?
To tie someone's hands and feet so they cannot move or escape.
綁住手腳
The kidnappers tied the guard hand and foot.
Did the robbers bind the security officer hand and foot?
Used to say that a situation has reversed and someone now has power over the person who used to have power over them.
情況逆轉
Now that he's the manager, the boot is on the other foot.
After years of being bullied, the boot is now on the other foot.
To suddenly cause someone's plan or idea to fail by taking action that stops them.
拆台
The competitor's new product cut the ground from under our feet.
Her resignation cut the ground from under the team's project.
drag your feet/heels
idiomTo be deliberately slow in doing something or making a decision.
拖延
The committee is dragging its feet on the new policy.
Why are you dragging your heels about signing the contract?
To be lucky and end up in a good situation after a difficult one.
化險為夷
Despite losing his job, he landed on his feet with a better offer.
She always seems to fall on her feet after any setback.
feet first
idiomWith the feet touching the ground before any other part of the body.
腳先著地
The parachutist landed feet first in the field.
You'll have to carry me out feet first if I ever go there again.
find your feet
idiomTo become confident and able to act independently in a new situation.
站穩腳步
After a month at the new school, Mia is finally finding her feet.
It took him a while to find his feet in the new job.
…my foot!
idiomA strong way to say you completely disagree with what was just said.
才怪
"He's too tired to come." "Tired my foot! He's just lazy."
"She's busy." "Busy my foot! She's watching TV."
Covering the entire body.
從頭到腳
After the hike, we were covered from head to foot in mud.
She was dressed from head to toe in black for the funeral.
get/have cold feet
idiomTo suddenly become nervous about doing something you planned to do.
臨陣退縮
He was going to propose, but he got cold feet at the last minute.
Did you get cold feet before your big presentation?
get your feet wet
idiomTo start doing something new for the first time.
初次嘗試
The intern is getting his feet wet by handling small tasks.
She got her feet wet in photography by taking pictures of friends.
To succeed in entering an organization or field that could lead to success.
踏進門檻
An internship helped him get a foot in the door at the company.
She got her foot in the door by volunteering at the hospital.
get/have itchy feet
idiomTo feel a strong desire to travel or move to a different place.
想旅行
After five years in the same city, I'm getting itchy feet.
Does your brother have itchy feet again? He's always planning trips.
To start a relationship well or badly.
開局好/壞
I got off on the wrong foot with my new boss by being late.
They started off on the right foot by having a friendly chat.
have feet of clay
idiomTo have a hidden fault or weakness in one's character.
有弱點
The beloved politician had feet of clay when the scandal broke.
Fans were disappointed to learn their hero had feet of clay.
To have a sensible and realistic attitude toward life.
腳踏實地
Despite his fame, the actor keeps his feet on the ground.
She has her feet on the ground and makes wise decisions.
To be involved with two different groups, especially opposing ones.
兩邊都沾
The diplomat kept a foot in both camps during the negotiations.
She has a foot in both camps as she works for both companies.
To be very old or ill and likely to die soon.
行將就木
My grandfather has one foot in the grave, but he still jokes.
The sick cat looked like it had one foot in the grave.
have two left feet
idiomTo be very clumsy in movement, especially when dancing or playing sports.
笨手笨腳
I have two left feet, so I avoid dancing at parties.
He has two left feet and always trips over the ball.
To be very successful and admired by many people.
前途無量
After winning the award, the young singer had the world at her feet.
With his talent and charm, he has the world at his feet.
Wearing socks or stockings but no shoes.
只穿襪子
She walked around the house in her stocking feet.
Please take off your shoes and remain in your stocking feet.
To not delay in doing things; to act quickly.
不拖延
He doesn't let the grass grow under his feet; he starts tasks right away.
If you want to succeed, don't let the grass grow under your feet.
To put someone at a disadvantage or in a difficult position.
處於劣勢
The sudden question caught the politician on the back foot.
Our team was put on the back foot after the early goal.
on your feet
idiomCompletely recovered and healthy again after an illness or trouble.
恢復健康
After a week in bed, she is back on her feet.
The loan helped the business get back on its feet.
on the front foot
idiomIn a position of advantage or initiative.
佔上風
The team started the match on the front foot.
He is on the front foot in the negotiations.
A phrase used to refer to a baby that someone is expecting or wants.
小寶寶的腳步聲
They are hoping to hear the patter of tiny feet soon.
The couple can't wait for the patter of tiny feet.
To suddenly take away help or support from someone.
拆台
The company pulled the rug from under our project by cutting funds.
Her resignation pulled the rug out from under the team.
To make a great effort to do something, especially when it is difficult.
全力以赴
Even though she was tired, she put her best foot forward in the race.
Put your best foot forward during the job interview.
put your feet up
idiomTo sit down and relax, often with your feet raised.
休息
After a long day at work, he likes to put his feet up.
Why don't you put your feet up and watch a movie?
put your foot down
idiomTo be firm and insist that something must or must not happen.
堅決反對
The teacher put her foot down and banned phones in class.
He put his foot down and refused to let his son stay out late.
put your foot in it
idiomTo say or do something that accidentally upsets or embarrasses someone.
說錯話
I really put my foot in it when I mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
He put his foot in it by joking about her weight.
put a foot wrong
idiomTo make a mistake.
出錯
The dancer performed perfectly and didn't put a foot wrong.
In the entire project, she never put a foot wrong.
To enter or visit a place.
踏足
He was the first person to set foot on the moon.
I will never set foot in that restaurant again.
To make someone or something independent or successful.
使自立
The grant helped set the small business on its feet.
Her advice set him on his feet after the bankruptcy.
To do something that harms your own chances of success.
自毀前程
By insulting the client, he shot himself in the foot.
She shot herself in the foot by arriving late to the interview.
To admire and learn from someone, especially a teacher or expert.
拜師
Many young artists sat at the master's feet to learn his techniques.
She sat at the feet of the famous philosopher during his lectures.
To be independent and able to take care of yourself.
自立
After college, he learned to stand on his own two feet.
She has been standing on her own feet since she was eighteen.
To make someone fall suddenly and deeply in love with you.
使傾心
The charming stranger swept her off her feet.
He swept her off her feet with romantic gestures.
To sit down and rest, especially when tired.
坐下休息
Come in and take the weight off your feet for a while.
After standing all day, she took the weight off her feet.
think on your feet
idiomTo be able to think and react quickly without preparation.
隨機應變
A good debater can think on their feet.
During the crisis, she had to think on her feet.
under your feet
idiomIn the way and causing inconvenience or obstruction.
礙手礙腳
The kids were under my feet while I was cooking dinner.
Please move your bag; it's under my feet.
vote with your feet
idiomTo show your opinion by leaving or not attending a place.
用行動表態
Customers voted with their feet and stopped shopping there.
Fans voted with their feet by not attending the concert.
To take care of someone's every need so they do nothing for themselves.
服侍周到
She waits on her husband hand and foot.
The hotel staff waited on the guests hand and foot.
To make someone walk so much that they become very tired.
走到腳軟
The tour guide walked us off our feet.
I hope I haven't walked you off your feet.
foot — 動詞
- footpresent simple I / you / we / they
- foots3rd person singular
- footing-ing form
- footedpast simple
1. to pay the total cost of something, especially a meal, event, or service, often
支付
承擔費用的責任
to pay the total cost of something, especially a meal, event, or service, often when it is your responsibility or you are treating others
The company footed the bill for the team's three-day training course.
公司支付了團隊為期三天訓練課程的費用。
fixed phrase: foot the bill
Talia's parents offered to foot the bill for her wedding reception.
Talia 的父母主動提出要支付她婚宴的費用。
Who is going to foot the bill for all these expensive repairs?
這些昂貴的修理費要由誰來支付？
question form: Who foots the bill?
The government footed the bill for rebuilding the damaged bridge.
政府支付了重建受損橋樑的費用。
- foot the bill
文法句型
foot + the bill
foot + the bill + for [something]
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed expression 'foot the bill'. The object is almost always 'the bill' — you cannot say 'foot the restaurant' or 'foot the dinner'. 'Foot' in this sense cannot be split from 'the bill' by other words.
常見錯誤
2. to travel somewhere by walking, especially when the walk is long or the journey
徒步走
以步行方式前進
to travel somewhere by walking, especially when the walk is long or the journey is done on foot because no vehicle is available
With no bus in sight, the travellers decided to foot it to the next village.
眼看著沒有公車，這些旅人決定徒步走到下一個村莊。
old-fashioned phrase: foot it
Rather than wait for a taxi, Aarav footed it home through the rain.
與其等計程車，Aarav 冒著雨徒步走回家。
The soldiers footed along the muddy road for hours without stopping.
士兵們沿著泥濘的道路不停地走了好幾個小時。
After the car broke down, they had no choice but to foot it to town.
車子拋錨之後，他們別無選擇，只能徒步走到鎮上。
- foot it
- foot along
文法句型
foot it
foot + [adverbial of direction]
用法筆記
This is an old-fashioned or literary use of 'foot' as a verb. In modern everyday English, 'walk' is used instead. The phrase 'foot it' is the most common form of this sense, meaning to walk rather than use transport.
常見錯誤
3. to add a vertical list of figures together to calculate their sum, especially in
加總
把一欄數字加起來
to add a vertical list of figures together to calculate their sum, especially in old-fashioned accounting or bookkeeping
The clerk footed up the day's sales to check the total.
那名職員把當天的銷售額加總起來核對總數。
phrase: foot up [numbers]
Hugo footed the column of expenses and wrote the sum at the bottom.
Hugo 把開支欄的數字加起來，並在底部寫下總和。
The accountant footed up all the receipts from the month of March.
會計把三月份所有的收據加總了一遍。
Before calculators existed, clerks footed up long lists of numbers by hand.
在計算機發明之前，職員們都是用手把長串的數字加總起來。
- foot up
- foot a column
文法句型
foot + up + [column of numbers]
foot up [numbers]
用法筆記
An old-fashioned term from the era of manual bookkeeping. The more common modern equivalent is 'add up' or 'total'. The phrase 'foot up' (with the particle 'up') is the typical form, but 'foot' alone can also be used with 'a column' as the object.
常見錯誤
同根字
常見搭配
常用片語
- on foot
- get to one's feet
- foot the bill
- set foot in
介系詞搭配
- on foot
- at the foot of
- to one's feet