goal
/ɡəʊl/ (bre, ipa) · /ɡəʊl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgōl chiefly Northern US especially in senses 3b and 2a also ˈgül/ (ame, mw)
goal — 名詞
- goalsingular
- goalsplural
1. The frame-and-net structure on a sports field that marks the scoring zone — atta
球門
球場上設有球網的得分區域
The frame-and-net structure on a sports field that marks the scoring zone — attackers direct the ball into it to earn points, while the goalkeeper tries to keep it out.
Tuan kicked the ball toward the goal, but it hit the post and bounced back.
Tuan 把球踢向球門，但球擊中門柱彈了回來。
toward the goal — direction of movement
The storm damaged the goal net, so the team had to cancel practice.
暴風雨毀壞了球門的網子，球隊只好取消練習。
goal net — compound noun
Paloma painted the goal posts white the night before the championship game.
Paloma 在冠軍賽前一夜把球門柱漆成白色。
A new goal was installed at the stadium for the upcoming international match.
體育場為即將到來的國際比賽安裝了一座新球門。
The ball hit the top of the goal where the net meets the crossbar.
球擊中球門頂端，也就是球網與橫桿相接的位置。
文法句型
the goal
a goal
goal + noun
用法筆記
Often used in compound nouns such as 'goal post', 'goal net', and 'goal line'. American English uses 'goal post' for both uprights; British English sometimes calls them 'goalposts' as one word.
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2. A scoring event — common in games like football and hockey — where a team earns
進球；得分
將球送入球門所獲得的分數
A scoring event — common in games like football and hockey — where a team earns a point by sending the ball across the line and inside the posts.
Paloma scored the winning goal in the final minute of the match.
Paloma 在比賽最後一分鐘踢進了致勝的進球。
scored the winning goal — verb + object
The referee checked the video replay to decide whether the goal counted.
裁判重看影片回放來判定那顆進球是否算數。
Evelyn celebrated loudly after scoring her first goal of the season.
Evelyn 踢進她本季第一球後興奮地大聲慶祝。
Obi scored two goals in the first half and one more after the break.
Obi 上半場進了兩球，中場休息後又進了一球。
The home crowd roared when Quinn headed the ball into the net for a goal.
主場球迷在 Quinn 將球頂入球網得分時激動歡呼。
文法句型
score a goal
a goal from [player]
用法筆記
In many sports (football, hockey, handball), each goal counts as one point. In basketball, scoring is described differently — 'goal' is rarely used; 'basket' or 'point' is preferred.
常見錯誤
3. The role of the goalkeeper during a match — the team member stationed in front o
守門
擔任守門員、防守球門的角色
The role of the goalkeeper during a match — the team member stationed in front of the goal whose job is to block shots and prevent any points being conceded.
Tuan is in goal for the second half after the starting keeper hurt his ankle.
Tuan 下半場擔任守門員，因為先發守門員腳踝受傷了。
be in goal — position as goalkeeper
Arjun had never played in goal before, but agreed to try when nobody else would.
Arjun 從來沒有守過門，但沒有其他人願意時他答應試試看。
played in goal — verb phrase
The coach asked who wanted to go in goal for the practice match on Saturday.
教練問誰想在星期六的練習賽中守門。
Quinn was in goal during the penalty shootout and saved two shots.
Quinn 在 PK 大戰中守門，擋下了兩次射門。
- in net
Preferred in North American English, especially for ice hockey and lacrosse.
- between the posts
A descriptive sports-commentary phrase, not commonly used in everyday speech.
文法句型
be in goal
play in goal
用法筆記
Common in British English. 'In goal' describes who is playing as the goalkeeper for a specific match or period. In American English, 'in the goal' or 'in net' is more common.
4. To serve as the goalkeeper on a regular or long-term basis for a particular team
把關
長期或固定擔任守門員的職責
To serve as the goalkeeper on a regular or long-term basis for a particular team or club.
Takeshi has been keeping goal for the national team for almost five years now.
Takeshi 為國家隊把關已經將近五年了。
keeping goal for — regular role + preposition
The club needs a reliable player to keep goal for the entire season.
球團需要一位可靠的球員來把關整個賽季。
Hannah kept goal for the university team throughout her four years as a student.
Hannah 在大學四年期間一直為校隊把守球門。
To keep goal at this competitive level, a player needs both quick reflexes and courage.
要在這種競爭水準下把關，球員需要敏捷的反應和勇氣。
- tend the goal
American English equivalent; used in soccer and hockey commentary.
- guard the net
Common in North American sports, especially ice hockey.
文法句型
keep goal
keep goal for [team]
用法筆記
A more formal or traditional expression than 'play in goal'. 'Keep goal' suggests an ongoing commitment or regular position, while 'be in goal' refers to a specific match or moment. This phrase is almost exclusively British and is uncommon in modern everyday speech outside of formal sports writing.
5. A situation in a sports match where the goal area has no defending players nearb
空門
無人防守、容易得分的球門
A situation in a sports match where the goal area has no defending players nearby, making it very easy for the attacking player to score.
The defender slipped on the wet grass, leaving an open goal for the striker.
後衛在濕滑的草地上滑倒，留了一個空門給前鋒。
leaving an open goal — result of a defensive error
Adina passed the ball to Evelyn, who had an open goal in front of her.
Adina 把球傳給 Evelyn，她面前是一座空門。
had an open goal — possessive construction
It was an open goal, but Hannah somehow kicked the ball over the crossbar.
那是一個空門，但 Hannah 竟把球踢過了橫桿。
You rarely see an open goal at this level of professional competition.
在這種職業比賽水準下很少看到空門的機會。
- empty net
Preferred in ice hockey; also used in football when the goalkeeper is out of position.
- wide-open net
Informal American usage, especially in hockey and lacrosse.
文法句型
an open goal
have an open goal
用法筆記
Often used figuratively in business or life to describe a very easy opportunity that should not be missed. Example: 'With no competition in that market, they had an open goal.'
6. Something that a person or group wants to achieve, especially after a period of
目標
希望透過努力達成的目的
Something that a person or group wants to achieve, especially after a period of planning and sustained effort — for instance, finishing a project, saving a certain amount of money, or learning a new skill.
Christopher's main goal this year is to become fluent in Mandarin.
Christopher 今年的主要目標是把中文學到流利。
The company set a goal to cut waste by thirty percent before year's end.
公司設定了一個目標：在今年底前減少百分之三十的浪費。
set a goal to + infinitive
Paloma finally achieved her long-term goal of running a marathon in under four hours.
Paloma 終於實現了她長期的目標——在四小時內跑完馬拉松。
The school set a fifty-thousand-dollar fundraising goal and reached it in two weeks.
學校設定了一個五萬美元的募款目標，並在兩週內達成了。
Tamás set himself a goal to read one book each month for a year.
Tamás 為自己設定了一個目標：一整年每個月讀一本書。
- aim
Very similar in meaning but often used for shorter-term or more general directions rather than specific targets.
- objective
More formal than 'goal'; common in business, military, and academic contexts.
- target
Emphasises a measurable or numerical outcome; common in sales, fundraising, and fitness.
- ambition
Suggests a strong personal desire for long-term achievement, often requiring great effort.
文法句型
set a goal
achieve a goal
goal of + gerund
goal to + infinitive
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of + gerund' (goal of becoming...) or 'to + infinitive' (goal to become...). The preposition 'of' is more common in formal writing; 'to' is more frequent in everyday speech. 'Goal' in this sense is stronger than 'wish' or 'hope' — it implies intention and effort.
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7. An informal expression used on social media platforms to show that someone or so
goals
社群流行語，指令人羨慕嚮往
An informal expression used on social media platforms to show that someone or something represents a lifestyle, appearance, or quality that you strongly admire and would like to have yourself.
Zayd commented 'That apartment is absolute goals' under his friend's photo of a new flat.
Zayd 在朋友的新公寓照片下留言：「這間公寓根本是 goals。」
is absolute goals — intensifier + plural noun as slang
Evelyn wrote 'This holiday is total goals' on a travel post of a Thai beach.
Evelyn 在一張泰國海灘的旅遊貼文下寫道：「這趟旅行根本是 goals。」
is total goals — slang intensifier
Quinn saw the wedding photos and commented 'Couple goals' under the post.
Quinn 看到婚紗照後在貼文下方留言：「神仙伴侶。」
Tuan saw a new sports car and posted 'Career goals' as his photo caption.
Tuan 看到一輛新跑車，便以「事業目標」作為照片標題。
- aspiration
The formal equivalent; lacks the enthusiastic, slangy tone of 'goals'.
- dream
Similar in expressing desire, but 'dream' is more personal and less tied to social-media display.
文法句型
X is goals
X are goals
[noun] + goals
用法筆記
Almost always used as a plural noun ('goals') in this slang sense, even when referring to a single thing. Common combinations include 'career goals', 'relationship goals', 'fitness goals', 'travel goals', and 'life goals'. This usage is informal and typical of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.