front
/frʌnt/ (bre, ipa) · [frˈʌnt] /frʌnt/ (ame, ipa) · [frˈʌnt] /ˈfrənt/ (ame, mw)
front — 動詞
- frontpresent simple I / you / we / they
- fronts3rd person singular
- fronting-ing form
- frontedpast simple
1. When a building, room, or piece of land has its main side looking toward a parti
面向
建築物或區域朝向某處
When a building, room, or piece of land has its main side looking toward a particular direction, street, or natural feature.
The hotel fronts onto a small square where musicians often perform.
這家飯店面向一個小廣場，常有街頭藝人在那裡表演。
intransitive pattern: front onto [place]
Harper's new apartment fronts the river, giving her a clear view of the boats.
Harper 的新公寓面向河流，讓她能清楚看到船隻往來。
transitive: front + [place] directly
The old library fronts east, so the reading room gets warm morning light.
舊圖書館面向東邊，所以閱覽室上午採光充足。
Several apartment blocks now front the beach along the rebuilt coastal road.
重建後的海濱道路上，有好幾棟公寓大樓面向海灘。
The warehouse fronts a narrow street lined with fruit and vegetable stalls.
這間倉庫面向一條狹窄的街道，兩旁擺滿水果和蔬菜攤位。
- face
More common in everyday speech; 'front' is slightly more formal and often used in property descriptions
- look out over
Emphasises the view rather than the orientation; used when describing what can be seen
- overlook
Suggests being above the object, not at the same level
- back onto
Describes the rear side facing something instead of the front
文法句型
front + noun phrase (place)
front + onto + noun phrase
用法筆記
When used intransitively, almost always paired with 'onto' to indicate the direction the building faces. The transitive form can take a place, a body of water, or a compass direction as its object.
常見錯誤
2. To occupy the space immediately before a building, area, or structure — for exam
前臨
位於建築物或區域的前方
To occupy the space immediately before a building, area, or structure — for example, a garden, wall, or row of trees placed at the front of a property.
A low stone wall fronts the garden on the side nearest the road.
一道低矮的石牆位於花園靠近道路的那一側前方。
subject = inanimate feature + fronts + building/land
The entrance to the museum is fronted by two large marble pillars.
博物館入口前方矗立著兩根巨大的大理石柱。
passive: be fronted by [feature]
A row of tall palm trees fronts the hotel along the seafront.
飯店前方沿著海濱種植了一排高大的棕櫚樹。
Rania's house is fronted by a neatly trimmed hedge and a wooden gate.
Rania 的房子前方有一道修剪整齊的樹籬和木門。
- stand before
More literary and less common in everyday descriptions
- line
Used for multiple objects arranged along the front, but less specific about the front-back relationship
文法句型
something + fronts + something
用法筆記
The subject is typically a stationary object or feature, not a person. The passive form 'be fronted by' is common when describing the arrangement of a property's external features.
常見錯誤
3. To apply a decorative or protective material such as stone, wood, tiles, or glas
正面飾
用裝飾材料覆蓋建築正面
To apply a decorative or protective material such as stone, wood, tiles, or glass across the front-facing side of a structure, cabinet, or similar object.
The fireplace is fronted with hand-painted ceramic tiles from Portugal.
壁爐的正面鋪設了來自葡萄牙的手繪陶瓷磚。
passive: be fronted with [material]
The bank's main facade was fronted with polished slabs of grey granite.
銀行的主立面以拋光灰色花崗岩板裝飾。
Mauricio fronted the cabinet with dark oak wood carved by local craftsmen.
Mauricio 用當地工匠雕刻的深色橡木鑲嵌在櫥櫃正面。
The shop counter is fronted with a thick sheet of reinforced glass.
店面櫃檯的正面覆蓋著一層厚厚的強化玻璃。
文法句型
be fronted with + material
front + noun + with + material
用法筆記
Overwhelmingly used in the passive voice ('be fronted with'). The active form (person fronts object with material) is quite rare and very formal. The material noun is almost always preceded by 'with', not 'by'.
常見錯誤
4. To act as the main leader, public representative, or most recognisable member of
領導
擔任團體或樂團的領導人
To act as the main leader, public representative, or most recognisable member of an organisation, political campaign, or musical group.
Professor Chen fronts a research team studying the effects of ocean pollution.
陳教授領導一個研究團隊，探討海洋污染的影響。
front + [research team / organisation]
Amira fronts a small charity that provides meals for homeless families.
Amira 帶領一個小型慈善機構，為無家可歸的家庭提供餐食。
Felix was chosen to front the new community arts centre in Brighton.
Felix 獲選為布萊頓新社區藝術中心的負責人。
The guitarist who fronts the band also writes most of their original songs.
擔任樂團主唱的吉他手同時也創作樂團大部分的歌曲。
A well-known environmental lawyer fronts the campaign against plastic waste.
一位知名的環境律師主導了反對塑膠廢棄物的運動。
- follow
Being a member rather than the leader
文法句型
front + noun phrase (group/organisation/band)
用法筆記
Often used for musical bands and cultural organisations, but also for companies, charities, and political campaigns. It emphasises public visibility and leadership, not necessarily day-to-day management.
常見錯誤
5. To act as the principal presenter or featured personality of a television progra
主持
主持電視或廣播節目或廣告
To act as the principal presenter or featured personality of a television programme, radio broadcast, or advertising campaign.
Dahlia fronts a popular cooking show that airs every Saturday evening.
Dahlia 主持一檔受歡迎的烹飪節目，每週六晚間播出。
front + [TV programme]
A well-known comedian was asked to front the new late-night talk show.
一位知名喜劇演員受邀主持新的深夜脫口秀。
Élise has fronted the morning radio programme on BBC local for six years.
Élise 在 BBC 地方電台主持晨間廣播節目已有六年之久。
Alessia will front the advertising campaign for the new sports car launch.
Alessia 將擔任新款跑車上市廣告活動的主角。
文法句型
front + noun phrase (TV show / radio programme / ad campaign)
用法筆記
Predominantly British English; in American English 'host' is far more common for television and radio roles. Used across all media formats: TV series, individual programmes, radio slots, and commercial campaigns.
常見錯誤
6. To provide the money needed for a project, purchase, or event in advance, often
墊付
預先提供資金或費用
To provide the money needed for a project, purchase, or event in advance, often as a loan or initial payment before other funds become available.
An anonymous donor fronted the money for the school's new library building.
一位匿名捐贈者為學校的新圖書館大樓墊付了經費。
front + [sum of money] + for [purpose]
The local council fronted the cost of repairing the flood-damaged bridge.
地方議會先行墊付了修復遭洪水損壞橋樑的費用。
Lakshmi fronted her brother the deposit for his first flat last month.
Lakshmi 上個月為弟弟墊付了第一間公寓的訂金。
The production company fronted the funds needed for the film's final scene.
製片公司預先提供了拍攝電影最後一幕所需的資金。
Wei offered to front the initial payment so the project could start on time.
Wei 主動提議先墊付頭期款，讓專案能準時啟動。
文法句型
front + money/noun phrase
front + someone + money
用法筆記
Common in British informal contexts; implies advancing money before it is due, often with the expectation of being repaid. Can take a direct object for the person ('fronted her the money') as well as the money itself.
常見錯誤
7. When writing or speaking, to place a particular word or phrase at or very near t
前置
將詞語移至句首以強調
When writing or speaking, to place a particular word or phrase at or very near the start of a sentence, especially to draw attention to it or create a special stylistic effect.
In her linguistics paper, Tariro fronted the adverb 'seldom' to emphasize its negative meaning.
在她的語言學論文中，Tariro 將副詞 seldom 前置以強調其否定含義。
front + adverb for emphasis
The editor suggested that the author front the most important word for dramatic impact.
編輯建議作者將最重要的詞前置，以達到戲劇效果。
When Jessica fronted the object in her sentence, the meaning became much clearer.
當 Jessica 將受詞前置到句首時，句子的意思變得清楚許多。
Teachers often show students how to front phrases like 'not until later' in formal essays.
老師常向學生示範如何在正式文章中前置像 not until later 這類片語。
Eliska fronted the time phrase in her speech to signal when the story took place.
Eliska 在演講中將時間詞前置，以表明故事發生的時間。
- postpose
to place a word or phrase at the end of a sentence instead of the beginning
文法句型
front + noun phrase (the object, adverb, phrase being moved)
用法筆記
Distinguish from verb sense 4 (LEAD) where the object is an organization or band. Here the object is always a linguistic element — a word, phrase, or clause. This sense is most common in grammar textbooks, linguistics papers, and advanced writing instruction.
常見錯誤
8. In phonetics, to make a speech sound with the body of the tongue placed nearer t
前音化
發音時舌位向前移動改變音質
In phonetics, to make a speech sound with the body of the tongue placed nearer to the front of the mouth than is usual for that sound, changing its quality.
The choir instructor asked Amelia to front the 'ee' sound for a sharper tone.
合唱團老師要求 Amelia 將 ee 音前音化，以獲得更清亮的音色。
front + vowel sound
In some regional accents, speakers front the 'oo' sound in 'moon' noticeably.
在某些地方口音中，說話者會將 moon 當中的 oo 音明顯地前音化。
Sahil practiced fronting the 'k' sound until his pronunciation matched the local speakers.
Sahil 反覆練習將 k 音前音化，直到他的發音和當地人一樣。
When a vowel is fronted, the tongue moves closer to the front teeth.
母音前音化時，舌頭的主體會往門牙方向移動。
文法句型
front + sound / vowel / consonant
用法筆記
This sense is almost exclusively used by phoneticians, dialectologists, language teachers, and speech therapists. It does not appear in everyday conversation. The opposite process is called backing or retraction.
9. In basketball, to stand between an opponent carrying the ball and a teammate of
前卡
籃球防守時站在對手前方阻擋傳球
In basketball, to stand between an opponent carrying the ball and a teammate of that opponent to block a pass, instead of staying between the opponent and the basket.
The coach told Owen to front the tall center and stop the easy pass.
教練叫 Owen 前卡高大的中鋒，阻止輕鬆的傳球。
front + opposing player in basketball defense
Hamza fronted the opposing forward so well that the pass never reached him.
Hamza 成功前卡對方前鋒，球完全傳不到他那裡。
In a tight game, defenders often front the strongest scorer to force bad passes.
在比分接近的比賽中，防守者經常前卡得分最強的球員，迫使對方傳出壞球。
The point guard tried to front the shooter, but the ball sailed over his head.
控球後衛試圖前卡射手，但球越過了他的頭頂。
Caio's coach praised him for fronting the opponent and intercepting the key pass.
Caio 因為前卡對手並抄截關鍵傳球而受到教練稱讚。
- play behind
to guard an opponent from the basket side rather than between them and the ball
文法句型
front + opposing player
用法筆記
Only used in basketball. The opposite defensive strategy is to play behind the opponent, staying between them and the basket (often called 'denying the post' or 'playing behind').
常見錯誤
front — 名詞
- frontsingular
- frontsplural
1. the front-facing side of a structure, object, or human form — the side people no
正面
物體或人體朝前的部分
the front-facing side of a structure, object, or human form — the side people normally see first, for instance the entrance side of a house or the chest-and-face side of a person.
The front of the shop has large glass windows so customers can see the products inside.
這家商店的正面裝有大片的玻璃窗，讓顧客可以看到裡面的商品。
collocation: the front of [building/structure]
Romi spilled some juice on the front of her shirt during lunch.
Romi 在午餐時把果汁灑在她襯衫的正面。
A large stone lion sat on each side of the front of the museum.
博物館正面的兩側各有一隻大石獅。
Tunde turned so that the front of his body faced the morning sun.
Tunde 轉過身來，讓身體的正面迎向早晨的陽光。
The children sat on the front steps of the house, waiting for the ice-cream truck.
孩子們坐在房子正面的臺階上，等著冰淇淋車的到來。
文法句型
the front of [noun]
用法筆記
Often used with 'the' and followed by 'of' to specify which object or body part is being described.
常見錯誤
2. the forward section of a car, bus, train, or similar vehicle, where the driver t
車頭
車輛最前方的部分
the forward section of a car, bus, train, or similar vehicle, where the driver typically sits and which faces the direction of travel.
The front of the bus was damaged in the collision, but nobody was hurt.
公車的車頭在碰撞中受損，但沒有人受傷。
collocation: the front of [vehicle]
Megan always sits near the front of the train so she can get off quickly.
Megan 總是坐在火車的前面，這樣她可以快點下車。
A bird flew into the front of the car and left a small crack on the windshield.
一隻鳥撞上了車頭，在擋風玻璃上留下一道小裂痕。
The driver checked the front of the truck before starting the long journey.
司機在開始長途旅行前檢查了卡車的車頭。
Dario polished the front of his motorcycle until the metal shone like a mirror.
Dario 把他摩托車的車頭擦得金光閃閃，像鏡子一樣。
- nose
informal term for the front of an aircraft or vehicle
文法句型
the front of [vehicle]
3. the printed side of a book, magazine, or newspaper that you see when it is place
封面
書報雜誌的外側封面
the printed side of a book, magazine, or newspaper that you see when it is placed on a shelf, typically showing the title, the author's name, and an image.
The front of the magazine showed a photo of the actress at the film festival.
這本雜誌的封面刊登了那位女演員在電影節上的照片。
collocation: the front of [publication]
Kasia found her friend's name on the front of the local newspaper.
Kasia 在當地報紙的封面看到了她朋友的名字。
The front of the textbook had a picture of the solar system on it.
這本教科書的封面印有一張太陽系的圖片。
Nia wrote her name on the front of the notebook in blue ink.
Nia 用藍色墨水在筆記本的封面寫下自己的名字。
A bold headline on the front of the paper announced the election results.
報紙的封面以粗體標題宣布了選舉結果。
- cover
more general term; can refer to the front or back of a publication
- front page
specifically the first page of a newspaper, not the outer cover
- back
the rear cover of a book or magazine
文法句型
the front of [book/newspaper/magazine]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4 ('front of a book' can refer to the cover OR the early pages — context determines which is meant).
4. the pages at the beginning of a book, before the main content starts, which may
卷首頁
書籍最前面幾頁
the pages at the beginning of a book, before the main content starts, which may include the title page, table of contents, preface, or introduction.
The front of the novel contains a map of the imaginary kingdom where the story takes place.
這本小說的卷首包含一張故事發生所在的虛構王國地圖。
the front of [book] = early pages
Arjun checked the front of the textbook for the list of chapters.
Arjun 在教科書的卷首查閱了章節列表。
Ignacio skipped the front of the book and started reading from chapter one.
Ignacio 跳過了書的卷首頁，直接從第一章開始讀。
The front of the cookbook includes a short note from the chef about her cooking style.
這本食譜的卷首包含主廚對她烹飪風格的簡短介紹。
A dedication to her parents appeared in the front of the poetry collection.
這本詩集的卷首印有獻給她父母的題詞。
- preliminary pages
formal publishing term for front matter; less common in everyday English
- back matter
the pages at the end of a book, such as the index, appendix, or bibliography
文法句型
the front of [book]
用法筆記
Often confused with sense 3 (the cover). This sense refers to the inside pages at the start, not the outer surface.
常見錯誤
5. a position that is further forward and ahead of another person, group, or thing,
前方
比某人或某物更靠前的位置
a position that is further forward and ahead of another person, group, or thing, often used to describe who or what is leading.
Roya stood at the front of the queue, so she was the first to enter the hall.
Roya 站在隊伍的最前方，所以她是第一個進入大廳的人。
at the front of the queue / line
The children walked in a line with the tallest boy at the front.
孩子們排成一列，最高的男孩走在最前方。
Adina pushed her way to the front of the crowd to see the singer.
Adina 穿過人群擠到前方去見那位歌手。
The teacher asked the students at the front to open the classroom window.
老師請坐在前方的學生打開教室的窗戶。
Jisoo kept her backpack at the front of the shelf so she could grab it easily.
Jisoo 把背包放在架子的前方，這樣她可以輕鬆拿到。
- back
the rear position in a group or space
文法句型
in front
at the front
in front of
用法筆記
Often used with prepositions 'at' or 'to' to indicate position. 'In front of' (preposition) describes relative location; 'at the front' describes a position within a group or space.
常見錯誤
6. the position of being ahead of all competitors in a race, game, or contest, with
領先
比賽或競爭中領先的狀態
the position of being ahead of all competitors in a race, game, or contest, with the highest score or fastest time.
The runner from Kenya was in front for most of the marathon.
來自肯亞的跑者在馬拉松的大部分時間裡都處於領先。
in front = leading in a race
Élise moved into front position after scoring three goals in the second half.
Élise 在下半場攻入三球後躍居領先位置。
The blue team stayed in front throughout the final match.
藍隊在總決賽中始終保持領先。
Ayana fought hard to keep her horse in front until the finish line.
Ayana 努力讓她的馬保持領先，直到衝過終點線。
With only ten points separating the teams, no one could predict who would finish in front.
兩隊只差十分，沒人能預測誰會領先到最後。
- lead
used as a noun: 'to take the lead' means to move into first place
- first place
explicitly states the top position in a competition
- last place
the lowest position in a competition
文法句型
in front
in the front
用法筆記
Primarily used in sports reporting and competition contexts. 'In front' is idiomatic — it does not require a determiner before 'front'.
常見錯誤
7. the space located just ahead of a person or thing, or the section of a building
前面
物體前方的位置或靠近入口處
the space located just ahead of a person or thing, or the section of a building closest to its main entrance.
A long queue of people stood in front of the ticket office before sunrise.
日出前有一長排人站在售票處前方排隊。
in front of — describing position ahead of a place
The teacher asked Noor to come to the front of the classroom and write the answer on the board.
老師請 Noor 到教室前方，把答案寫在黑板上。
come to the front of — movement toward a front position
Yuki always sits in the front row during lectures so she can read every slide.
Yuki 上課時總是坐在前排，這樣她才能看清楚每一張投影片。
A small rose garden sat at the front of the old house, near the gate.
那棟老房子的大門前方有一小片玫瑰園。
8. the area in which another person can watch you or listen to you, particularly wh
面前
某人可以看到或聽到你的位置
the area in which another person can watch you or listen to you, particularly when you are standing opposite them.
Minh felt nervous speaking in front of a large audience for the first time.
Minh 第一次在大批觀眾面前演講，感到非常緊張。
in front of + audience — being watched or heard by a group
The children stopped arguing when their grandmother appeared in front of them.
孩子們一看到祖母出現在面前，就不再吵架了。
Élise never eats meat in front of her vegetarian friends out of respect.
Élise 出於尊重，絕不在吃素的友人面前吃肉。
The lawyer presented the evidence in front of the jury in a calm voice.
律師以平靜的聲音在陪審團面前出示證據。
- before
more formal, used in legal or literary contexts
常見錯誤
9. money that is paid before goods are delivered or a service is performed, often a
預付
在服務或交貨前支付的款項
money that is paid before goods are delivered or a service is performed, often as a condition of starting the work.
The landlord asked the tenants to pay three months' rent up front before moving in.
房東要求房客在搬入前預付三個月的租金。
up front — payment made before receiving a service
Noor paid the photographer up front so the wedding pictures would be guaranteed.
Noor 預付了攝影師的費用，以確保婚紗照沒有問題。
The training centre requires an up-front fee of two hundred dollars for the course materials.
培訓中心要求先繳兩百美元的預付費用，以購買課程教材。
Mauricio offered to pay half the cost up front and the rest later.
Mauricio 提議先預付一半的費用，其餘等工程完成後再付。
- payment on delivery
money paid after goods or services are received
用法筆記
Always used in the fixed phrase 'up front' or the compound adjective 'up-front'. Cannot be used alone as a bare noun ('*I paid front').
常見錯誤
10. a particular field or aspect of activity, especially one where people are trying
領域
特定的活動或關注範圍
a particular field or aspect of activity, especially one where people are trying to make progress or achieve something.
Dr. Imani Okonkwo has made important discoveries on several fronts in cancer research.
Imani Okonkwo 博士在多個癌症研究領域取得了重要發現。
on several fronts — across multiple areas of work
The company is trying to improve on all fronts — quality, price, and customer service.
這家公司在各方面——品質、價格和客戶服務——都力求改進。
Progress on the environmental front has been slow but steady this year.
今年環境領域的進展雖然緩慢，但一直很穩定。
Arjun decided to try something new on the creative front and started painting classes.
Arjun 決定在創意領域嘗試新事物，於是開始上繪畫課。
用法筆記
Typically used in the pattern 'on the [adjective] front' or 'on [number] fronts' to describe different aspects of a broad effort.
11. someone or something that serves as a cover to keep unlawful activities or priva
偽裝
用以隱瞞非法或真實意圖的外表或組織
someone or something that serves as a cover to keep unlawful activities or private matters hidden, typically intended to trick other people.
The charity was just a front for a money-laundering operation run by criminals.
那家慈善機構只是犯罪集團用來洗錢的偽裝。
a front for — an entity used to hide illegal activity
Rachel's cheerful attitude was a front to hide how lonely she felt after the move.
Rachel 開朗的態度只是為了掩飾搬家後內心的孤獨。
The travel agency was a front for a visa scheme that cheated hundreds of people.
那家旅行社是一個騙了數百人的簽證計劃的偽裝。
Beatrix put on a brave front after losing her job, though she worried about money.
Beatrix 在失業後強裝勇敢，儘管擔心錢的問題。
- truth
what is real or genuine as opposed to the false appearance
用法筆記
Often appears in the pattern 'a front for [something]' to indicate what is being hidden. Also used in fixed expressions like 'put on a brave front' or 'put up a front'.
常見錯誤
12. behaviour that deliberately does not show your genuine feelings, because you wan
掩飾
以不同於真實感受的行為來隱藏情緒
behaviour that deliberately does not show your genuine feelings, because you want to keep those emotions private from others.
Gita put on a confident front during the interview, even though her hands were shaking.
Gita 在面試時裝出自信的樣子，儘管她的手在發抖。
put on a confident front — acting differently from true feelings
The team put up a united front despite private disagreements about the new plan.
團隊對外展現團結一致，儘管私下對新計劃有分歧。
put up a united front — showing agreement publicly
Mathieu kept up a calm front for his children, hiding how scared he felt.
Mathieu 在孩子面前保持冷靜的模樣，隱藏自己有多害怕。
Eitan's loud complaints were a front for the hurt he felt after the argument.
Eitan 大聲抱怨只是為了掩飾吵架後內心的受傷感受。
- honesty
behaviour that reflects genuine feelings
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 11: sense 11 refers to a deceptive entity (a person or organization used as a cover), while sense 12 refers specifically to the act of behaving differently from one's real feelings in a social situation.
常見錯誤
13. the land beside a sea, lake, or river, especially the area in a town where there
海濱；河濱
城鎮中靠近水邊的休閒區域
the land beside a sea, lake, or river, especially the area in a town where there is a path or road for walking and relaxing near the water
Every Sunday, Apinya walked along the lake front and watched the sailboats.
每個星期日，Apinya 都會沿著湖邊散步，觀看帆船。
collocation: lake front / sea front / river front
The sea front of Brighton has shops that sell fish and chips and beach toys.
Brighton 的海濱有賣炸魚薯條和海灘玩具的商店。
After the storm, the river front was covered with sand and broken branches.
暴風雨過後，河濱覆蓋了一層沙子和斷裂的樹枝。
A wooden path was built along the sea front between the port and the lighthouse.
沿著海濱鋪設了一條木棧道，連接港口和燈塔。
- waterfront
broader term that includes docks, industrial areas, and commercial zones by the water
- promenade
a paved walkway along the water, not the whole area
- inland
the area away from the water, further from the coast or shore
文法句型
the [body of water] front
the front
用法筆記
Common in descriptions of tourist areas or public spaces built alongside a body of water. Often combines with a body-of-water name before 'front': 'sea front', 'lake front', 'river front'.
常見錯誤
14. the line where two large masses of air at different temperatures meet, often cau
鋒面
不同溫度氣團的交界處
the line where two large masses of air at different temperatures meet, often causing changes such as rain, wind, or a drop in temperature
A cold front moved in from the north and dropped temperatures by ten degrees overnight.
一道冷鋒從北方移入，一夜之間氣溫下降了十度。
collocation: cold front / warm front
The weather report said a warm front would bring rain by Friday evening.
天氣預報說一道暖鋒將在星期五傍晚為該地區帶來降雨。
Meteorologists tracked the front as it moved east across the island toward the coast.
氣象學家追蹤這道鋒面，看著它越過島嶼朝東移動，逐漸接近海岸。
When the cold front met warm air over the valley, thick fog covered the roads.
當冷鋒碰上山谷上方的暖空氣時，濃濃的霧氣覆蓋了道路。
- air-mass boundary
the more precise scientific term
- weather boundary
a less technical synonym
文法句型
[adjective] front
the front
用法筆記
Technical term in weather forecasting. Almost always paired with an adjective such as 'cold', 'warm', 'stationary', or 'occluded'. Unlike other senses of 'front', this one refers to an invisible atmospheric boundary, not a physical place.
15. the area where opposing military forces fight each other during a war
前線；戰線
戰爭中雙方交戰的地帶
the area where opposing military forces fight each other during a war
The general sent troops to the front after the enemy broke through the first line.
敵人突破了第一道防線之後，將軍派遣部隊前往前線。
collocation: the front / at the front / behind the front
During the war, reporters risked their lives to send news from the front.
戰爭期間，記者冒著生命危險從前線發回報導。
Medical teams set up emergency tents just behind the front to treat wounded soldiers.
醫療隊在戰線後方架設緊急帳篷，救治受傷的士兵。
For weeks the front did not move, and both armies waited in their muddy positions.
一連好幾個星期前線都沒有移動，雙方軍隊在泥濘的陣地中等待。
- battlefield
a specific location where a battle takes place, not the entire moving line of contact
- front line
the forward-most position where soldiers face the enemy directly
- rear
the area behind the fighting where supplies, headquarters, and support services are located
文法句型
the front
at the front
behind the front
the [adjective] front
用法筆記
Often used with the definite article 'the'. Can be modified by a direction or place name ('the eastern front', 'the western front'). Also used figuratively in non-military contexts ('the front lines of the fight against poverty').
常見錯誤
16. people and organizations that unite around shared political objectives and work
陣線；聯盟
為達成政治目標而組成的團體
people and organizations that unite around shared political objectives and work together publicly to bring about change
The National Liberation Front worked to win support from farmers and factory workers.
民族解放陣線努力爭取農民和工廠工人的支持。
collocation: the [Name] Front; a united front
Several opposition parties formed a united front to push for fairer elections.
數個反對黨組成聯合陣線，推動更公平的選舉。
The Environmental Action Front organized a large protest outside the government building.
環保行動陣線在政府大樓外組織了一場大型抗議活動。
Members of the front met in secret to plan their next public campaign.
陣線成員秘密開會，規劃他們的下一次公開活動。
文法句型
the [Name] Front
a united front
form a front
用法筆記
Often appears as part of an organization's official name, in which case the word is capitalized ('the Popular Front'). When used generically ('a united front'), it describes a temporary alliance rather than a permanent group.
常見錯誤
front — 形容詞
- frontpositive
- frontercomparative
- frontestsuperlative
1. located at or nearest to the forward part of something, such as a building, vehi
前面的
位於或靠近某物最前方的
located at or nearest to the forward part of something, such as a building, vehicle, or stage.
Tuan chose a seat in the front row to see the board clearly.
Tuan 選了前排的座位，好清楚地看到黑板。
attributive: front + row (position before noun)
The museum's front entrance was closed for repairs last Tuesday.
博物館的正門上週二因維修而關閉。
Sora carefully placed the vase on the front shelf of the cabinet.
Sora 小心地把花瓶放在櫃子的前層架子上。
A brass plaque on the front gate welcomed visitors to the farm.
大門上的一塊銅牌向訪客們歡迎他們來到這座農場。
Yasmin wiped the dust off the front cover of the old photo album.
Yasmin 擦掉了舊相簿封面上的灰塵。
文法句型
front + noun (attributive)
用法筆記
Used only before a noun (attributive position). You cannot say 'the seat is front' — instead use 'the seat is at the front' or 'it is a front seat.'
常見錯誤
front — 縮寫
1. an abbreviation used in book descriptions and library records for frontispiece —
卷首插圖
書籍目錄中對卷首插圖的縮寫
an abbreviation used in book descriptions and library records for frontispiece — the illustration that appears on the page opposite a book's title page.
The catalog entry had 'front.' written in the notes section for the 1892 edition.
目錄條目的備註欄中標註了「front.」，指的是1892年版本的卷首插圖。
abbreviation in bibliographic notes
Caleb checked the abbreviation 'front.' in the bibliography of his textbook.
Caleb 在課本參考書目中查到了縮寫「front.」。
The rare book's description included 'front.' to indicate a decorative frontispiece.
這本珍本書的說明中包含「front.」，表示有一幅裝飾性的卷首插圖。
In library records, 'front.' stands for the picture opposite the first page of text.
在圖書館紀錄中，「front.」代表正文首頁對面的那張圖。
Hao found 'front.' abbreviated in the old book's bibliographic reference.
Hao 在舊書的書目參考資料中看到了縮寫「front.」。
- frontispiece
the full word, not abbreviated — use in ordinary sentences, not in catalog entries
文法句型
front. + verb (appears / indicates / refers to)
用法筆記
Always followed by a period. This abbreviation appears most often in library catalogs, rare-book dealer listings, and academic bibliographies rather than in ordinary writing.