hanging
/ˈhæŋɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhaŋ-iŋ/ (ame, mw)
hanging — 名詞
- hangingsingular
- hangingsplural
1. a legal method of capital punishment in which a noose is placed around the conde
絞刑
以繩索勒頸致死的刑罰
a legal method of capital punishment in which a noose is placed around the condemned person's neck and the body is dropped from a height, causing death by a broken neck or strangulation
The court sentenced the convicted murderer to death by hanging.
法院判處這名被判有罪的殺人犯絞刑。
death by hanging — typical legal collocation
Public hangings in the town square drew large crowds until officials banned the practice in 1868.
城鎮廣場上的公開絞刑吸引大批民眾圍觀，直到當局於 1868 年禁止此舉。
Many international human rights groups campaign against hanging as a form of punishment.
許多人權組織倡導廢除絞刑這種懲罰方式。
Historians estimate that over three hundred hangings took place at Tyburn gallows between 1700 and 1750.
歷史學家估計，1700 年至 1750 年間泰伯恩絞刑架執行了超過三百起絞刑。
- execution
broader term covering any method of carrying out a death sentence
- capital punishment
refers to the legal system of executing criminals, not a specific method
用法筆記
The verb form uses hanged (not hung) when referring to execution: 'The prisoner was hanged at dawn.' For all other meanings the past tense is hung.
常見錯誤
2. an ornamental piece of fabric, paper, or other material that is fixed to a wall,
掛飾
掛在牆上或窗上的裝飾布料
an ornamental piece of fabric, paper, or other material that is fixed to a wall, placed around a bed, or draped over a window for decoration
A brightly colored wall hanging made the small room feel warm and inviting.
一幅色彩鮮豔的壁掛讓小房間感覺溫馨而舒適。
wall hanging — common compound noun
Yusuf bought a traditional woven hanging at the market in Marrakech.
Yusuf 在馬拉喀什的市集買了一塊傳統織錦掛飾。
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry hanging that once decorated a palace hall.
博物館展示了一件古老的織錦掛飾，曾用來裝飾宮殿大廳。
Soft silk hangings covered the windows, letting in only a gentle light.
柔軟的絲質窗簾遮住了窗戶，只讓柔和的陽光透進來。
用法筆記
Often used in the plural (hangings) to refer to a set of decorative cloths around a room, such as window hangings or bed hangings.
hanging — 形容詞
- hangingpositive
- more hangingcomparative
- most hangingsuperlative
1. built on or located upon a slope that rises or falls at a very sharp angle, ofte
陡坡式
建在陡峭斜坡上的
built on or located upon a slope that rises or falls at a very sharp angle, often appearing to cling to the hillside
The famous hanging gardens of Babylon were built on a series of raised terraces.
著名的巴比倫空中花園建在一系列層層疊起的臺地上。
hanging gardens — historical proper noun
Farmers in the Alps grow grapes on hanging slopes that face south toward the sun.
阿爾卑斯山的農民在朝南的陡峭坡地上種植葡萄。
Geologists identified the valley as a classic example of a hanging valley formed by glaciers.
地質學家確認這個山谷是冰河作用形成的懸谷經典範例。
The ancient village features hanging houses that seem to grow out of the cliff face.
這座古村的懸崖屋看起來像是從岩壁上長出來的一樣。
用法筆記
Most commonly encountered in fixed geographic terms such as 'hanging valley' (a valley that ends abruptly at a steep drop) and 'hanging garden' (a garden built on a steep slope or terrace).
2. sticking outward or hanging downward from a higher position, so that the area be
懸垂的
從高處向下延伸或突出的
sticking outward or hanging downward from a higher position, so that the area below is partly covered or shaded
Hanging rocks along the coastal path pose a real danger after heavy rain.
沿著海岸步道的懸垂岩石在大雨過後相當危險。
The hikers took shelter under a large hanging cliff during the sudden storm.
健行者在突如其來的暴風雨中躲到一個巨大的懸崖下避難。
Hanging branches from the old oak tree brushed against the upstairs bedroom window.
老橡樹垂下的樹枝掃到了樓上臥室的窗戶。
The architect designed a hanging balcony that extends nearly three meters from the front wall.
建築師設計了一座從正面牆壁延伸近三公尺的懸垂陽臺。
- overhanging
the more common equivalent; 'hanging' is more restricted in use
3. fixed along one edge to a vertical surface, without any legs or direct contact w
壁掛式
僅靠牆面支撐而無地板支撐的
fixed along one edge to a vertical surface, without any legs or direct contact with the floor for support
The kitchen has a hanging cabinet above the sink that holds spices and dishes.
廚房水槽上方有一個壁掛式櫥櫃，用來收納香料和餐具。
hanging cabinet — kitchen furniture
Hanging shelves are a practical choice for very small dorm rooms with limited floor space.
對於空間很小的宿舍房間來說，壁掛式層架是實用的選擇。
The carpenter installed a hanging bookcase along the empty wall beside the fireplace.
木工師傅在壁爐旁的空牆上安裝了一個壁掛式書櫃。
A hanging desk in the corner folds up when not in use to save space.
角落的壁掛式書桌不使用時可以摺疊起來，以節省空間。
- wall-mounted
the more widely understood alternative, especially in American English
- wall-hung
used for toilets and furniture that are fixed to the wall
用法筆記
Primarily British English; in American English the term 'wall-mounted' or 'wall-hung' is more common for fixtures such as cabinets and shelves.
4. drooping or turned downward in a way that suggests sadness, disappointment, or l
低垂的
下垂顯示悲傷或沮喪的
drooping or turned downward in a way that suggests sadness, disappointment, or low spirits
The child walked away with a hanging lip after her older brother grabbed the toy.
那個小孩嘟著嘴走開了，因為哥哥搶走了她的玩具。
hanging lip — fixed phrase for a sad expression
Tomás's hanging shoulders and slow steps told the whole team the news was bad.
Tomás 垂下的肩膀和緩慢的步伐讓整個團隊知道消息不妙。
Leila noticed the dog's hanging tail and knew something was wrong at home.
Leila 注意到狗狗的尾巴低垂著，知道家裡出了什麼事。
The manager's hanging expression showed how disappointed she was with the results.
經理低垂的表情顯示她對結果有多失望。
用法筆記
A literary or old-fashioned usage. The more common way to express downcast appearance is with verbs such as 'droop', 'hang low', or 'sag', rather than the adjective 'hanging'.
5. designed or made to hold an item that is suspended freely, such as a plant conta
懸掛用
設計用來懸掛植物或物品的
designed or made to hold an item that is suspended freely, such as a plant container, a lamp, or a storage rack
A hanging basket of pink geraniums decorated the front entrance of the cafe.
一個掛著粉紅色天竺葵的吊籃裝飾著咖啡館的正門。
hanging basket — common gardening term
Pia bought a set of hanging planters for her small balcony in the city.
Pia 買了一組懸掛式花盆來布置她在城市裡的小陽臺。
The hanging lamp above the dining table casts a warm glow over family meals.
餐桌上方懸掛的燈具為家人用餐時光灑下溫暖的光芒。
Hanging racks in the laundry room help delicate clothes dry without creasing.
洗衣間的吊掛架有助於精緻衣物晾乾而不起皺摺。
The garden centre sells a range of hanging bird feeders for the backyard.
園藝中心販售各種懸掛式鳥類餵食器，適合放在後院。
6. so serious that it could be punished by death through hanging, or likely to resu
應絞的
嚴重到應處以絞刑的
so serious that it could be punished by death through hanging, or likely to result in a person being hanged
In eighteenth-century England, stealing a loaf of bread was technically a hanging offense.
在十八世紀的英格蘭，偷一條麵包嚴格來說是應處絞刑的罪行。
hanging offense — set phrase for a crime punishable by death
The rebels were told that desertion was a hanging crime under military law.
叛軍被告知，根據軍法，擅離職守是應處絞刑的罪行。
Modern legal systems treat very few crimes as hanging matters worthy of execution.
現代法律制度中，極少數罪行會被視為應處絞刑的重罪。
These days people use the phrase hanging offense humorously to describe a minor mistake.
如今人們常用「應處絞刑的過錯」這個說法來幽默地形容小錯誤。
- capital
used in 'capital offense' to mean a crime punishable by death, without specifying the method
用法筆記
In modern informal English, 'hanging offense' is frequently used as hyperbole for a very serious mistake or social blunder, rather than a literal crime. Example: 'I forgot her birthday — apparently that's a hanging offense.'