glove

IPA/ɡlʌv/
KK[ɡlˈʌv]IPA/ɡlʌv/

glove — 名詞

  • glovesingular
  • glovesplural

1. a hand covering with separate tubes that fit each finger individually, plus a wi

1.名詞A1
釋義

手套

戴在手上的衣物,手指分開,用於保暖或保護

a hand covering with separate tubes that fit each finger individually, plus a wider tube for the thumb, worn for warmth, protection, or as part of a uniform or sports kit

例句

Ishaan put on his leather gloves before going out into the snow.

Ishaan 在出門走進雪地前,戴上了他的皮手套。

collocation: leather gloves

The nurse at the clinic wore rubber gloves while examining the patient.

診所的護士在檢查病人時戴著橡膠手套。

collocation: rubber gloves

常見搭配
  • leather gloves
  • wool gloves
  • rubber gloves
  • gardening gloves
  • oven gloves
  • baseball glove
  • boxing gloves
  • a pair of gloves
  • put on your gloves
  • take off your gloves
  • pull on your gloves
同義詞
  • mitten

    covers all four fingers together with a single section; warmer but less dexterous than a glove

  • mitt

    can refer to a short glove with exposed fingers (oven mitt) or a baseball glove; less structured than a full glove

文法句型

a pair of gloves

glove + noun (compound)

用法筆記

Often used in compound nouns that specify the material (leather gloves, rubber gloves) or the purpose (oven gloves, gardening gloves, boxing gloves). A glove is distinct from a mitten, which has one section for all four fingers rather than individual finger slots.

常見錯誤

She wore gloves to shovel snow, but they had no separate fingers.
She wore mittens to shovel snow, because they keep fingers warmer together.
A glove has separate finger sections; a mitten has one section for all fingers plus a thumb.
慣用語

to be the perfect size and shape for someone, especially when referring to clothing

完全合身;非常合適

Feng tried on the jacket and it fit like a glove, so he bought it immediately.

The tailor adjusted the shoulders until the suit fit like a glove.

used to say that a situation has become more serious or competitive and people are no longer being polite or holding back

不再客氣;撕破臉

After the personal insults during the debate, the gloves were off between the two candidates.

The negotiation turned bitter when the gloves came off and both sides made harsh demands.

working very closely with someone, often in a secret, dishonest, or illegal way

密切合作(常指祕密或不當勾當)

The reporter discovered that the politician was hand in glove with several real estate developers.

The two companies worked hand in glove to fix the prices of their products.

to treat someone or something very carefully to avoid upsetting or damaging them

小心對待;輕柔處理

The manager knew the artist was sensitive about her work, so he handled the criticism with kid gloves.

This antique vase is extremely fragile, so you must handle it with kid gloves.

a person or policy that seems gentle and pleasant on the surface but is harsh and determined underneath

外柔內剛;笑裡藏刀

The general spoke calmly, but everyone knew he ruled with an iron fist in a velvet glove.

Her friendly smile hid a tough negotiator — an iron fist in a velvet glove.

To be exactly the right size and shape for someone.

非常合身

Maya's new jeans fit her like a glove.

Does this jacket fit you like a glove?

Working very closely with someone, often in a secret or dishonest way.

密切合作(常指暗中勾結)

The two companies worked hand in glove on the deal.

Is the mayor hand in glove with the developers?

To treat someone very carefully to avoid upsetting or offending them.

小心對待

Sara's boss treats her with kid gloves because she is new.

You need to handle him with kid gloves; he's very sensitive.

A way of behaving that is strict or severe but appears gentle or kind.

外柔內剛

The principal rules with an iron fist in a velvet glove.

Her management style is an iron hand in a velvet glove.

glove — 動詞

同根字

  • gloved
    形容詞B1
  • glove compartment
    名詞B1
  • glovebox
    名詞C1
  • glover
    名詞C1

常見搭配

常用片語

  • pair of gloves
  • set of gloves

介系詞搭配