grunt
/ɡrʌnt/ (bre, ipa) · /ɡrʌnt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgrənt/ (ame, mw)
grunt — 動詞
- gruntpresent simple I / you / we / they
- gruntshe / she / it
- gruntedpast simple
- grunting-ing form
1. if a pig or similar animal grunts, it makes a short, deep, rough noise from its
發出哼聲
豬等動物發出的低沉叫聲
if a pig or similar animal grunts, it makes a short, deep, rough noise from its throat — the kind of sound that is typical of pigs
The pigs in the barn grunted loudly when the farmer brought their food.
穀倉裡的豬在農夫送食物來時大聲發出哼聲。
grunt + animal subject / at feeding time
A wild boar grunted once and then disappeared into the bushes.
一頭野豬哼了一聲，然後消失在灌木叢中。
intransitive: grunt + adverb of manner
The pet pig grunted happily while Tamás scratched its back.
Tamás 幫那隻寵物豬搔背時，牠開心地發出哼聲。
From the pigpen came the sound of pigs grunting and snorting in the mud.
豬圈裡傳來豬在泥巴中哼叫和噴鼻息的聲音。
文法句型
grunt (no object)
2. when a person grunts, they produce a quick, rough noise in the throat without fo
哼；咕噥
因疼痛、生氣或漠不關心而發出低沉聲
when a person grunts, they produce a quick, rough noise in the throat without forming proper words — often because they feel pain, irritation, physical strain, or lack of interest; the verb can also describe speaking while making this kind of noise
When Stefan lifted the heavy crate onto the truck, he grunted with effort.
Stefan 把沉重的木箱抬上卡車時，吃力地哼了一聲。
intransitive: grunt + with + [reason]
Indra just grunted in reply when her mother asked about her exam results.
媽媽問 Indra 考試成績如何，她只是哼了一聲當作回答。
grunt in reply / without words
"Fine," Hugo grunted without looking up from his phone.
Hugo 頭也不抬地看著手機，哼了一聲說：「好啦。」
Soraya grunted in pain as she tried to stand up after the long fall.
Soraya 試圖從長長的一摔之後站起來，痛得哼了一聲。
The old man grunted something under his breath and walked away angrily.
那個老人低聲咕噥了幾句，然後氣沖沖地走開了。
- exclaim
to say something suddenly and loudly — the opposite of a reluctant, low sound
文法句型
grunt (no object)
grunt + speech
grunt + that-clause
用法筆記
When used transitively, the object is almost always quoted speech ("Yes," he grunted) or an indefinite pronoun (grunted something). A full that-clause is very rare in modern English.
常見錯誤
grunt — 名詞
- gruntsingular
- gruntsplural
1. a short, deep, rough sound made by an animal or by a person's throat, often show
哼聲；咕嚕聲
動物或人發出的短促低沉喉音
a short, deep, rough sound made by an animal or by a person's throat, often showing pain, effort, or annoyance
Eitan heard a low grunt coming from behind the closed door.
Eitan 聽到緊閉的門後傳來低沉的哼聲。
countable: a + adjective + grunt
The pig gave a loud grunt and then lay down to sleep.
那頭豬大聲哼了一聲，然後躺下來睡覺。
With a grunt of effort, Abigail lifted the heavy suitcase onto the shelf.
Abigail 用力哼了一聲，把沉重的手提箱抬上了架子。
A low grunt came from the other end of the phone line, then silence.
電話那頭傳來低沉的哼聲，然後是一片寂靜。
- groan
a longer, more expressive sound — grunt is shorter and more guttural
用法筆記
This is the noun form corresponding to both verb senses — it can describe the sound of a pig or a person. The context determines which.
2. an informal term for a member of the armed forces who holds the lowest position
低階步兵
做基層粗重工作的低階軍人
an informal term for a member of the armed forces who holds the lowest position and carries out the hardest physical tasks in combat or training situations
The grunts were ordered to carry the equipment across the muddy field.
那些步兵奉命將裝備運過泥濘的田野。
plural: the grunts (as a class of soldiers)
Xiu served as a grunt in the infantry for two years during the conflict.
Xiu 在衝突期間當了兩年的步兵。
serve as a grunt
Most of the grunts in the unit had never seen combat before that morning.
那個部隊裡的多數低階步兵在那天之前從未經歷過戰鬥。
The general's speech meant little to the grunts sleeping in the muddy tents.
將軍的演說對睡在泥濘帳篷裡的基層士兵來說毫無意義。
- foot soldier
a neutral, formal term; 'grunt' carries an informal, slightly affectionate tone
- infantryman
the official job title; 'grunt' is the slang version of the same role
- officer
a soldier with a high rank and command authority
用法筆記
Originally a U.S. military term that became widely used during the Vietnam War. It emphasises the physical, dangerous, unglamorous side of being a foot soldier.
3. a person who does boring, unskilled, low-paid work that needs physical effort ra
基層勞工
做無聊低薪體力工作的人
a person who does boring, unskilled, low-paid work that needs physical effort rather than training
Manuela started as a grunt in the mail room and worked up to manager.
Manuela 從郵件室的基層員工做起，一路升到了經理。
start as a grunt (career trajectory)
The company hired a few grunts to clean the warehouse over the weekend.
公司雇了幾名雜工在週末清理倉庫。
Zayd spent two years as a grunt on the factory floor before becoming a supervisor.
Zayd 在工廠車間當了兩年的基層勞工，才成為主管。
The interns did most of the grunt work, while the senior staff took the credit.
大部分的基層苦工都是實習生做的，功勞卻被資深員工搶走。
- menial worker
more formal and has a slightly negative tone suggesting the work is beneath the person
- labourer
specifically physical work; 'grunt' can include office drudgery too
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed phrase 'grunt work', meaning the boring, laborious tasks that are necessary but unglamorous. This sense overlaps with the soldier sense but applies to civilian jobs.
常見錯誤
4. the quality of having raw strength, energy, and determination to push through di
幹勁；蠻力
完成艱難任務所需的原始力量和決心
the quality of having raw strength, energy, and determination to push through difficult tasks or achieve a goal
The team lacks real grunt in midfield — no one is driving forward.
這支球隊的中場缺乏真正的衝勁——沒有人帶動攻勢。
lacks grunt (sports / competitive context)
This old truck still has plenty of grunt when you need to haul heavy loads.
這輛老卡車在需要拖運重物時仍然很有勁。
has grunt (machines / vehicles)
The project needs more grunt behind it if we want to finish on schedule.
這個專案需要更多動力才能如期完成。
Stefan brought the grunt that the sales team was missing — real drive and persistence.
Stefan 為銷售團隊帶來了他們欠缺的那股衝勁——真正的幹勁和毅力。
- weakness
the opposite of having power or drive
用法筆記
Uncountable noun. Most common in informal sports commentary, discussions about vehicle performance, or when talking about a team's energy and drive. Not used in formal writing.
5. a hot sweet dish made by cooking fruit in a pan with a soft dough or biscuit-lik
水果蒸布丁
英國式以水果和軟麵糰煮成的甜點
a hot sweet dish made by cooking fruit in a pan with a soft dough or biscuit-like topping, usually served with cream or custard
Tara's grandmother makes a delicious apple grunt with cinnamon and cream.
Tara 的祖母會做美味的蘋果蒸布丁，配上肉桂和鮮奶油。
apple grunt / berry grunt (common fruit pairings)
For dessert we had a warm blueberry grunt topped with vanilla ice cream.
甜點我們吃了熱藍莓蒸布丁，上面還加了香草冰淇淋。
The café serves a traditional grunt that tastes like sweet dumplings baked with fruit.
那家咖啡館的傳統蒸布丁吃起來像加了水果的甜蒸餃。
I first tried a grunt at a bakery in Cornwall and loved it.
我第一次吃到這種水果蒸布丁是在康沃爾的一家麵包店，一吃就愛上了。
用法筆記
A traditional British, Australian, and New Zealand dessert. The name may come from the grunting sound the fruit makes while cooking. In different regions it is also called a 'cobbler' or 'crumble', though the cooking method (stovetop pan rather than oven baking) is distinctive.
6. a medium-sized tropical fish that lives in warm ocean waters and produces a grun
石鱸
一種被捕捉時會發出咕嚕聲的熱帶海魚
a medium-sized tropical fish that lives in warm ocean waters and produces a grunting sound when it is caught
The fishermen pulled up a net full of grunts and snappers near the reef.
漁民在珊瑚礁附近拉起了一網石鱸和笛鯛。
plural: grunts (collective / species)
Grunts are easy to identify by the sound they make when hooked on a line.
石鱸上鉤時發出的聲音很容易讓人辨識牠們。
Abigail studied the feeding habits of grunts for her marine biology thesis.
Abigail 為了她的海洋生物學論文研究了石鱸的進食習性。
Divers near the coral reef often see schools of grunts swimming among the rocks.
潛水員在珊瑚礁附近經常看到石鱸在岩石間游動。
用法筆記
Belongs to the family Haemulidae. The name comes from the loud grunting sound the fish makes by grinding its teeth against a special air bladder. Used mainly in fishing and marine biology contexts.