handouts
handouts — 名詞
- handoutssingular
- handoutsesplural
1. a printed or electronic summary of the main points on a topic, given to people i
講義
提供課程或會議資訊的紙本或電子文件
a printed or electronic summary of the main points on a topic, given to people in a class, lecture, or meeting so they can follow along or review later
Walid used the chemistry handout's diagrams to understand how carbon atoms bond in organic molecules.
Walid 利用化學課講義中的圖表，來了解碳原子如何在有機分子中鍵結。
collocation: study/follow a handout
After the geography lecture, Tamás collected the handouts from Professor Chen and filed them by topic.
地理課下課後，Tamás 從陳教授那裡收齊講義，並按主題歸類存放。
Arjun used the ecology handout to review key concepts before the final exam.
Arjun 在期末考前利用生態學講義複習了重要的概念。
Xiu's art teacher gave everyone a handout with step-by-step instructions for mixing watercolor paints.
Xiu 的美術老師發給每人一份講義，上面有調製水彩顏料的逐步說明。
Each student got a four-page handout on Roman history, with battle timelines and emperor profiles.
每位學生都拿到一份四頁的羅馬歷史講義，附有戰役時間表和皇帝簡介。
文法句型
handout + about/on + topic
handout + for + purpose
用法筆記
The noun is typically used in educational or professional settings. It is often combined with verbs like 'prepare,' 'distribute,' 'receive,' or 'study.'
常見錯誤
2. food, money, clothing, or other basic goods given free of charge to people who a
救濟品
免費提供給貧困者的糧食、衣物等物資
food, money, clothing, or other basic goods given free of charge to people who are very poor or facing an emergency situation and cannot afford these things themselves
The local shelter provided handouts of warm meals and blankets every evening in winter.
寒冬期間，當地的收容所每天晚上都提供熱食和毛毯等救濟品。
collocation: provide handouts of [items]
Ravindra refused to accept government handouts and insisted on finding a regular job instead.
Ravindra 拒絕接受政府的救濟品，堅持要找一份正職工作。
often carries negative connotation
The charity's handouts included rice, cooking oil, and school supplies for the village children.
慈善機構發放的救濟品包括米、食用油，以及給村裡小孩的文具。
Chiara's grandmother never liked taking handouts, even when the family struggled to pay the rent.
Chiara 的祖母一直不喜歡接受救濟品，即使家裡窮得付不出房租的時候也是如此。
After the earthquake, the relief organization distributed handouts of clean water and basic medicine.
地震過後，救災組織分發了乾淨的水和基本藥品等救濟物資。
- charity
broader term that includes money, time, or help given to those in need; 'handouts' focuses on material goods
- donation
money or goods given voluntarily, but not necessarily to the very poor; 'donation' has a more positive tone
- alms
historical or religious term for money or food given to the poor; less common in modern everyday English
文法句型
handouts + of + [items]
government/charity handouts
用法筆記
This sense often carries a slightly negative or uncomfortable tone, suggesting dependency rather than empowerment. The singular form ('a handout') is possible but less common than 'handouts.'
常見錯誤
handouts — 動詞
- handoutspresent simple I / you / we / they
- handoutses3rd person singular
- handoutsing-ing form
- handoutsedpast simple
1. to offer people things such as samples, leaflets, or tickets without asking for
免費發放
不收錢直接發送物品給大家
to offer people things such as samples, leaflets, or tickets without asking for payment, usually in a public place or event
The company handed out free samples of their new coffee at the supermarket entrance.
該公司在超市入口免費發放新咖啡的試用品。
hand out + free + [product] for promotion
Volunteers handed out bottles of water to runners at the finish line of the race.
志工在賽道終點線向跑者免費發放瓶裝水。
The librarian handed out reading lists to every student who joined the summer book club.
圖書館員向每位參加暑期讀書會的學生發放閱讀書單。
At the festival, staff handed out maps showing where each stage and food area was.
在園遊會上，工作人員發放地圖，標示每個舞台和美食區的位置。
- distribute
more formal; can include paid or unpaid distribution
- give away
similar meaning but slightly more informal, often used for promotional items
- pass out
informal synonym, very common in everyday speech
文法句型
hand out + [items] + to + [someone]
hand + [items] + out
用法筆記
Frequently used in marketing, promotions, and event organisation. The object can be placed between 'hand' and 'out' (hand the leaflets out) or after 'out' (hand out the leaflets).
常見錯誤
2. to give generous amounts of something such as praise, advice, or rewards, often
大量給予
慷慨或大量地付出
to give generous amounts of something such as praise, advice, or rewards, often with enthusiasm or without careful restraint
The professor handed out praise to every student who finished the difficult project on time.
教授對每位按時完成困難專題的學生都不吝給予讚美。
hand out + [abstract noun] generously
Sofie's foundation handed out generous scholarship awards to thirty students from poor families this year.
Sofie 的基金會今年慷慨地頒發了三十份獎學金給來自弱勢家庭的學生。
hand out + [abstract noun] generously
Beatriz handed out useful career guidance to every intern who joined the office this summer.
Beatriz 在今年夏天向每位加入辦公室的實習生提供了實用的職涯指導。
Eric handed out compliments freely, making sure each member of his band felt appreciated.
Eric 毫不吝惜地稱讚團員，讓樂團裡的每個人都感受到被重視。
- withhold
to keep something back instead of giving it freely
文法句型
hand out + [abstract noun] + to + [someone]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense focuses on the generosity or abundance of what is given rather than the lack of payment. The object can be concrete (snacks) or abstract (praise, compliments).
常見錯誤
3. to officially give someone a punishment, a penalty, a task, or a set of instruct
施加
以權威身分給予懲罰或命令
to officially give someone a punishment, a penalty, a task, or a set of instructions, especially when acting from a position of authority
The judge handed out harsh prison sentences to the leaders of the smuggling ring.
法官對走私集團的首腦判處了嚴厲的徒刑。
hand out + [punishment] authoritatively
The principal handed out detention notices to students who had been fighting in the hallway.
校長對在走廊上打架的學生發出了留校察看的處分通知。
The committee handed out fines to every team that broke the competition's official rules.
委員會對每一支違反比賽官方規則的隊伍都處以罰款。
The sergeant handed out clear orders to each soldier before the training exercise began.
士官在訓練開始前向每位士兵下達了明確的指令。
文法句型
hand out + [punishment/order] + to + [someone]
用法筆記
The object in this sense is typically something unwanted or disciplinary — a punishment, fine, sentence, or order. It is not used for physical objects like food or leaflets (use sense 1 instead).