head
head — 動詞
1. to travel toward a specified destination or follow a route in a chosen direction
前往；朝…走
朝特定方向移動或前進
to travel toward a specified destination or follow a route in a chosen direction.
The group headed south toward the coast before the storm arrived.
這群人在暴風雨來臨前朝南往海岸前進。
head + direction adverb
After the conference ended, Daichi headed straight to the airport for his flight.
會議結束後，Daichi 直接前往機場搭機。
head + to [place]
We should head for the nearest shelter before the heavy rain begins.
我們應該在大雨開始前前往最近的避難所。
Sari grabbed her suitcase and headed out the front door without looking back.
Sari 抓起手提箱頭也不回地走出大門。
The old fishing boat was heading directly into the wind, slowing its progress.
那艘舊漁船正迎著風行駛，速度因此變慢。
文法句型
head + direction adverb (south, north, east, west)
head + to/for/into/toward + place
用法筆記
Usually followed by a direction word or a prepositional phrase indicating the destination. Does not take a direct object.
常見錯誤
2. to serve as the head of a team, organisation, or department by overseeing its op
領導；主管
擔任某組織或活動的負責人
to serve as the head of a team, organisation, or department by overseeing its operations and guiding decisions.
Dr. Okafor heads the research department at the university hospital.
Okafor 博士主管大學醫院的研究部門。
head + [organisation/department]
A special committee was formed to head the fundraising campaign for the new library.
為新圖書館成立的特別委員會負責主導募款活動。
passive: be formed to head [project]
Karim will head the marketing team when the new product launches next month.
Karim 將在新產品下個月上市時領導行銷團隊。
The school asked Brooke to head a full review of the science curriculum.
學校請 Brooke 主導自然科課程的全面檢討。
An international agency was established to head relief efforts after the earthquake.
地震後成立了一個國際機構負責主導救援工作。
文法句型
head + group/organisation/department
用法筆記
Frequently used with nouns referring to organisations, departments, teams, projects, or campaigns. The object is the entity being led.
常見錯誤
3. to occupy the foremost or highest position in an ordered set such as a list, ran
居首；頂端
排在列表或隊伍的最前面
to occupy the foremost or highest position in an ordered set such as a list, ranking, or line.
Tomás heads the list of candidates for the student council election.
Tomás 排在學生會選舉候選人名單的第一位。
head + list/ranking
The cathedral's bell tower heads the row of historic buildings in the old square.
大教堂的鐘樓位在老城廣場那排歷史建築的最前面。
A large photograph of the winning team heads the article about the championship.
一篇關於冠軍賽的文章最上方放了一張得勝隊伍的大合照。
The colourful parade was headed by a group of musicians playing traditional drums.
色彩繽紛的遊行隊伍由一群演奏傳統鼓樂的樂手帶頭。
The chapter on climate change heads the second half of the textbook.
關於氣候變遷的章節排在教科書下半冊的最前面。
文法句型
head + list/ranking/line/parade
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (LEADER): sense 3 describes physical or positional order (being at the top or front), not authority over people. Frequently found in descriptions of lists, parades, publications, and rankings.
常見錯誤
4. to use your head to strike a ball and direct its movement, especially in footbal
頭頂球
用頭部擊球改變方向
to use your head to strike a ball and direct its movement, especially in football or rugby.
Élise headed the ball into the goal during the final minute of the match.
Élise 在比賽最後一分鐘用頭將球頂入球門。
head + ball + direction
The defender headed the ball away from the goal just before the whistle blew.
就在哨聲響起前，後衛把球頂離球門。
Zola jumped higher than anyone else and headed the ball to her teammate.
Zola 跳得比任何人都高，把球頂給了隊友。
Caleb headed the ball back across the field toward the other team's goal.
Caleb 將球頂回場地的另一邊，朝對方球門而去。
文法句型
head + ball + direction/preposition
用法筆記
Most commonly used in football (soccer) and rugby. The direction is usually specified by a prepositional phrase or adverb. Not used for handball or volleyball, where different body parts contact the ball.
5. to cut off the head of a person or animal, especially as a form of execution or
斬首；砍頭
砍掉頭部（處決或處理食材）
to cut off the head of a person or animal, especially as a form of execution or during food preparation.
The executioner headed the prisoner with one clean strike of the axe.
劊子手用斧頭一擊斬下了囚犯的頭顱。
historical context: execution
In some ancient societies, rulers would head their defeated enemies as a public warning.
在某些古文明中，統治者會將戰敗的敵人斬首作為公開警告。
The old stone relief shows a warrior heading a serpent with his bronze sword.
這幅古石雕描繪一名戰士用青銅劍砍下巨蛇的頭。
Fishermen near the port sometimes head the largest fish before storing them on ice.
港口附近的漁夫有時會先把最大的魚去頭，再放到冰上保存。
- behead
more common in modern English; the preferred term for execution.
- decapitate
more formal or clinical; used in legal or medical contexts.
文法句型
head + person/animal
用法筆記
Less common than the synonym 'behead' in modern English. The verb 'head' in this sense appears most often in historical narratives, mythology, or technical descriptions of food preparation.
head — 名詞
1. the round or oval top part of a person's or animal's body that holds the face an
頭；頭部
身體最上方的部位，有五官和大腦
the round or oval top part of a person's or animal's body that holds the face and contains the brain.
Adisa shook his head slowly to show that he did not agree with the idea.
Adisa 緩緩搖頭，表示他不同意這個想法。
shake one's head — to show disagreement or refusal
The doctor asked Layla to turn her head left to check her ear.
醫生請 Layla 把頭轉向左邊，以便檢查她的耳朵。
turn one's head — movement of the head to look
Beatrix wore a bright red hat on her head to keep warm in the cold weather.
Beatrix 在頭上戴了一頂鮮紅色的帽子，好讓自己在寒冷的天氣裡保持溫暖。
Gabriel bumped his head on the low door frame and cried out in pain.
Gabriel 的頭撞到了低矮的門框，痛得大叫出來。
The cat rubbed its head against Inês's leg and purred loudly.
那隻貓用頭蹭了蹭 Inês 的腿，大聲地咕嚕咕嚕叫。
用法筆記
Use with possessive determiners (my head, his head) when referring to a specific person's or animal's head.
常見錯誤
2. a single person or animal, used when stating a price or counting a group.
每人；每頭
計算人或動物數量時的單位
a single person or animal, used when stating a price or counting a group.
The restaurant charged fifty dollars a head for the three-course dinner.
這家餐廳的套餐每人收費五十美元。
a head — per person (pricing)
Hoa counted forty head of cattle grazing in the field near the river.
Hoa 數了數河邊草地上有四十頭牛。
head of cattle — unit for counting livestock
The tour guide said the price was thirty dollars per head, including lunch and a boat ride.
導遊說費用是每人三十美元，包含午餐和一趟乘船遊覽。
Ritu's family owns about two hundred head of sheep on their farm in the hills.
Ritu 家在山上大約飼養了兩百頭綿羊。
- per person
more formal and explicit than 'a head' for pricing
- each
common in everyday pricing — 'ten dollars each'
用法筆記
When counting livestock, 'head' stays the same in plural — 'ten head of cattle' not 'ten heads'. For people, use 'per head' or 'a head' in pricing contexts only.
常見錯誤
3. a measurement based on the distance from the top of one head to the top of anoth
一頭的高度
相當於一顆頭長度的比較單位
a measurement based on the distance from the top of one head to the top of another, used for comparing height or race results.
Lucía is a full head taller than her younger brother, even though he is twelve.
Lucía 比她弟弟整整高了一個頭，儘管弟弟已經十二歲了。
a head taller — used to compare height
The winning horse beat the second horse by half a head at the finish line.
獲勝的馬在終點線領先第二名半個頭的距離。
by a head / half a head — margin of victory in racing
Ritu stood on her toes but was still a head too short for the top shelf.
Ritu 踮起腳尖，但仍然矮了一個頭，搆不到最上層的架子。
The basketball player from Nigeria was almost a head taller than every other player on the court.
那位來自奈及利亞的籃球球員在場上幾乎比所有其他人都高了一個頭。
用法筆記
Most common in horse racing ('win by a head') and informal comparisons of people's height. Not used as an official measurement in science or construction.
常見錯誤
4. the part of a person where thinking, remembering, and imagining happen; the mind
頭腦；心智
思考、記憶和理解的能力
the part of a person where thinking, remembering, and imagining happen; the mind or intelligence.
Adisa has a good head for numbers and can solve difficult maths problems quickly.
Adisa 很有數學頭腦，能很快解出困難的數學題。
have a good head for [subject] — be naturally skilled at something
The song got stuck in Layla's head and she kept humming it all morning.
那首歌一直留在 Layla 的腦海裡，整個早上她都在哼唱。
Beatrix tried to do the calculation in her head before writing down the answer.
Beatrix 試著在腦中計算，然後才把答案寫下來。
Gabriel has a clear head even when everyone around him is panicking.
即使身邊所有人都在驚慌，Gabriel 依然保持頭腦清醒。
The strange dream stayed in Paloma's head long after she woke up.
那個奇怪的夢在 Paloma 醒來後仍久久留在她的腦海裡。
用法筆記
Frequently used with prepositions 'in' (in my head, in your head — inside the mind) and 'for' (a good head for something — natural ability).
常見錯誤
5. the quality of remaining calm and not feeling scared when positioned far above t
不怕高
在高處不感到害怕的能力
the quality of remaining calm and not feeling scared when positioned far above the ground.
Inês has a good head for heights and happily climbed the mountain path near her village.
Inês 不怕高，愉快地爬上了村落附近的山路。
a good head for heights — not afraid of high places
Hoa could not look down from the tower because she does not have a head for heights.
Hoa 不敢從塔上往下看，因為她怕高。
not have a head for heights — feel afraid in high places
The window cleaner needs a steady head for heights to work on tall buildings.
窗戶清潔工必須不怕高，才能在高的建築物上工作。
Ritu's head for heights helped her enjoy the view from the top of the bridge.
Ritu 因為不怕高，所以能欣賞橋頂的景色。
- vertigo
the medical condition of feeling dizzy in high places; opposite of having a head for heights
用法筆記
Nearly always used in the fixed phrase 'a head for heights' (or 'a good head for heights'). Almost always negative ('don't have a head for heights') or paired with an adjective.
常見錯誤
6. someone who holds the most authority within a team, division, company, or simila
領導人；主管
負責管理團體、部門或機構的人
someone who holds the most authority within a team, division, company, or similar body.
The head of the department called a meeting to discuss the new project plans.
部門主管召開會議，討論新的專案計畫。
head of [department/organization] — the person in charge
Lucía was appointed head of the school's music programme last September.
去年九月，Lucía 被任命為學校音樂課程的負責人。
The heads of the two companies met to talk about working together on a shared project.
兩家公司的負責人見面討論共同合作一個專案。
Adisa's mother is the head of the local community centre in their town.
Adisa 的母親是他們鎮上社區中心的主任。
Christopher asked the head of the IT team for help with the broken server.
Christopher 請資訊團隊的主管幫忙處理故障的伺服器。
- subordinate
a person lower in rank who reports to someone above them
- member
a person who belongs to a group but does not run it
用法筆記
Used with 'of' to specify the domain — 'head of the department', 'head of the committee'. Unlike 'manager' or 'director', 'head' does not specify a company rank; it simply names the top person in that unit.
常見錯誤
7. a teacher who runs a school and looks after its students, other teachers, and th
校長
學校的最高負責人
a teacher who runs a school and looks after its students, other teachers, and the activities that happen there
Dahlia has been the head of Greenfield Primary School since 2020.
Dahlia 從2020年開始擔任格林菲爾德小學的校長。
head of [school] for describing school leader
The head called a meeting to discuss new rules for the playground.
校長召開會議，討論操場的新規定。
Joon's mother became the head of a large college in Busan.
Joon 的母親成了釜山一所大型學院的校長。
If you lose your school bag, ask the head's office for help.
如果你弄丟了書包，可以去校長辦公室求助。
- headteacher
the full form, most common in UK primary schools
- principal
the standard American term, also used in some UK schools
- headmaster / headmistress
more traditional terms, used especially in private schools
文法句型
head + of + school
用法筆記
Used mainly in British English for the person who runs a school. In American English, 'principal' is more common.
常見錯誤
8. a student chosen to speak for and stand for their school at official gatherings
學生代表
在正式場合代表學校的學生
a student chosen to speak for and stand for their school at official gatherings and special ceremonies
Olivia was chosen as head girl and gave a speech at the opening ceremony.
Olivia 被選為學生代表，在開幕典禮上發表演講。
head girl / head boy for student representatives
As head boy, Nikhil welcomed new families at the school open day.
Nikhil 以學生代表的身份，在學校開放日歡迎新生家庭。
The head boy and head girl led the parade through the town centre.
學生代表帶領隊伍穿過鎮中心。
Ritu hopes to become head girl next year when she is in her final year.
Ritu 希望明年在最後一年時能成為學生代表。
- head boy
the male student representative
- head girl
the female student representative
- student representative
a more general term for any student chosen to speak for others
用法筆記
Common in British schools. 'Head boy' and 'head girl' are the usual forms. This role is different from 'prefect' — head boy/girl are the top student representatives.
9. the highest part, far end, or starting point of something such as a page, set of
頂端；開頭
某物的最高處或起始點
the highest part, far end, or starting point of something such as a page, set of stairs, or written document
Write your full name at the head of the page before you begin.
把全名寫在頁面的頂端，然後再開始作答。
the head of the page for top of document
The hikers placed a wooden sign at the head of the mountain path.
登山者在山路起點處放置了一個木頭標誌。
Hassan stood at the head of the stairs and called down to his brother.
Hassan 站在樓梯頂端，朝樓下的弟弟喊話。
The head of the letter shows the date and the sender's address.
信件的開頭顯示日期和寄件人的地址。
文法句型
the head of [something]
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'the' in the pattern 'the head of [something]'. Common for pages, stairs, tables, and documents, but not for everyday objects — 'top' is more general.
常見錯誤
10. the wider or heavier end of a tool such as a hammer, or the flat top of a nail t
槌頭；釘頭
工具上較大的撞擊端
the wider or heavier end of a tool such as a hammer, or the flat top of a nail that you strike with a tool
Sivan hit the nail's head three times until it went into the wood.
Sivan 敲了三次釘頭，直到釘子釘進木頭裡。
nail's head for the flat striking surface
The head of the hammer broke after years of heavy use in the workshop.
那把槌子的槌頭用了多年後在工坊裡斷裂了。
Make sure you hit the nail's head squarely, not your thumb or the wood.
務必對準釘頭敲下去，而不是敲到拇指或木頭。
Élise checked the hammer's head for cracks before starting the job.
Élise 在開始工作前檢查了槌頭是否有裂痕。
文法句型
the head of [a tool]
11. the leaves, flowers, or other compact growth at the top of a plant stem, such as
花頭；葉頭
植物莖頂端的葉或花
the leaves, flowers, or other compact growth at the top of a plant stem, such as the flower of a sunflower or the leaves of a cabbage
The gardener cut off the heads of the sunflowers when they dried out.
園丁在向日葵枯萎後切掉了花頭。
head(s) of [sunflower / cabbage / lettuce]
Each stem had a large purple head that opened in the morning light.
每一根莖上都長著一朵大大的紫色花頭，在晨光中綻放。
Bilal picked a cabbage with a firm green head from the vegetable patch.
Bilal 從菜園裡摘了一顆葉頭緊實翠綠的高麗菜。
The rose heads were heavy with water after the morning rain.
玫瑰的花頭在早晨的雨後掛滿了水珠。
- flower head
specifically the flowering part of a plant
- bloom
used for the flower itself, not the leafy growth
文法句型
the head of [a plant]
用法筆記
Common in gardening and cooking contexts. Used for flowers (sunflower head), vegetables (cabbage head, lettuce head), and grain plants (head of wheat).
12. the white frothy bubbles that appear at the surface of beer or other carbonated
泡沫
倒在杯中啤酒上層的白色氣泡
the white frothy bubbles that appear at the surface of beer or other carbonated drinks when they are poured out
The bartender poured the beer slowly so the head would not spill over.
酒保慢慢地倒啤酒，以免泡沫溢出杯外。
the head for foam on beer
Hana prefers her beer with a thick white head of foam on top.
Hana 喜歡喝啤酒時上面有一層厚厚的白色泡沫。
A good head on the beer shows that it was poured with proper care.
啤酒上的泡沫均勻細緻，表示這杯酒倒得很好。
The head of bubbles disappeared quickly, leaving flat beer behind.
那些氣泡層很快消失了，杯裡只剩下沒有氣的啤酒。
13. the point at which a river or stream begins its flow, usually high in hills or m
源頭
河流或溪流的起點
the point at which a river or stream begins its flow, usually high in hills or mountains
The hikers traced the stream back to its head in the mountain valley.
這些登山客沿著溪流一路走回山谷中的源頭。
collocation: head of a river / stream
Daichi marked the head of the river on his map with a small blue dot.
Daichi 在地圖上用一個小藍點標記了那條河的源頭。
This village lies near the river's head, where the water first rises above ground.
這座村莊位於河川源頭附近，也就是水第一次冒出地面的地方。
Scientists measured the water level at the river's head every month during the dry season.
科學家在乾季每個月測量那條河源頭的水位。
- mouth
the place where a river flows into the sea, opposite end from the head
用法筆記
Often used in the phrase 'head of the river' or 'river's head.' This sense is mainly found in geography and hiking contexts.
14. the white or yellow top of a pimple or boil where pus has gathered and the skin
膿頭
痘痘或膿瘡頂端化膿處
the white or yellow top of a pimple or boil where pus has gathered and the skin is about to break open
Tariq tried not to touch the head of the pimple on his chin.
Tariq 盡量不去碰下巴那顆痘痘的膿頭。
collocation: head of a pimple
The doctor said the boil's head would burst in a day or two.
醫生說那個癤子的膿頭一兩天內就會破掉。
possessive: boil's head
Dahlia covered the head of the spot with a small plaster before going to school.
Dahlia 在上學前用一塊小OK繃把痘痘的頭貼住。
When a pimple's head turns white, the pus is close to the skin surface.
當痘痘的頭變白時，表示膿液已經接近皮膚表面了。
用法筆記
Common in everyday speech about skin problems. 'Head' is also used for boils and larger skin infections.
15. the portrait side on a coin, called 'heads' when people toss it to decide betwee
人頭面
硬幣上有頭像的一面
the portrait side on a coin, called 'heads' when people toss it to decide between two choices
Kemi called heads before her brother tossed the coin into the air.
Kemi 在哥哥把硬幣拋向空中之前喊了「人頭」。
phrasal verb: call heads
The captain won the coin toss and chose heads for the first half.
隊長贏了擲硬幣，為上半場選擇了人頭面。
Christopher shouted 'heads!' but the coin landed showing the tails side instead.
Christopher 喊了「人頭」，但硬幣落地時顯示的是反面。
In the old coin collection, the queen's head faced right on every silver piece.
在那套古幣收藏中，女王頭像在每一枚銀幣上都朝右。
The referee flipped a coin and asked the visiting team to call heads or tails.
裁判擲了一枚硬幣，請客隊喊人頭或字。
- obverse
the formal technical term for the front side of a coin; much less common in everyday speech
- tails
the opposite side of a coin that does not show a head image
用法筆記
This word is almost always used in the plural form 'heads' when referring to the coin-toss choice. The singular 'head' can describe the image side in a technical or collecting context.
常見錯誤
16. the component inside a recording device, hard disk, or tape player that reads, w
讀寫頭
磁帶或硬碟讀寫資料的零件
the component inside a recording device, hard disk, or tape player that reads, writes, or removes data from a magnetic surface
Mathieu cleaned the read-write head of the old cassette player with rubbing alcohol.
Mathieu 用外用酒精清潔了舊卡帶播放機的讀寫頭。
compound: read-write head
A hard disk can crash if the read head touches the spinning surface.
如果讀取頭接觸到旋轉表面，硬碟可能會損壞。
The technician replaced the broken tape head in the video recorder.
技術人員更換了錄影機中壞掉的磁帶讀取頭。
Modern solid-state drives have no moving head because they store data on memory chips.
現代固態硬碟沒有移動式讀寫頭，因為它們將資料儲存在記憶體晶片上。
- read-write head
the full compound term; slightly more specific than 'head' alone
用法筆記
Frequently appears in compounds: 'read head,' 'write head,' 'read-write head,' 'tape head,' 'playback head.' Most common in discussions of older magnetic storage technology.
17. the central word in a group of words that determines the group's grammatical rol
中心詞
片語中決定語法功能的核心詞
the central word in a group of words that determines the group's grammatical role in a sentence
In the phrase 'the old wooden bridge,' the head is the noun 'bridge'.
在「the old wooden bridge」這個片語中，中心詞是名詞「bridge」。
example pattern: 'in X, the head is Y'
A grammar student learns to identify the head of each phrase in a sentence.
學語法的學生必須學會找出句子中每個片語的中心詞。
The head of a noun phrase is almost always a noun or a pronoun.
名詞片語的中心詞幾乎一定是名詞或代名詞。
Tanvi explained how the head of a prepositional phrase must be a preposition.
Tanvi 解釋了為什麼介詞片語的中心詞必須是介詞。
- governing word
an alternative term used in some grammar traditions; less common than 'head'
用法筆記
The head of a phrase can usually be replaced by a single word of the same type without changing the phrase's grammatical role. For example, in 'the tall man in a suit,' 'man' can stand alone.
18. a narrow stretch of raised land that runs from the coast out over the sea, often
海岬
從海岸突出海中的狹長高地
a narrow stretch of raised land that runs from the coast out over the sea, often with steep cliffs
The lighthouse sits on a rocky head that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.
那座燈塔位於俯瞰大西洋的一處岩石海岬上。
collocation: rocky head
Sailors watch for the head of land as a sign that the harbour is near.
水手們會尋找陸地海岬，作為接近港口的標誌。
Ari hiked to the end of the headland where the cliffs drop to the sea.
Ari 徒步走到海岬的盡頭，那裡的懸崖陡峭地落入海中。
The old map named the rocky head 'Fisherman's Point' along the coastline.
那張舊地圖沿著海岸線把這座岩石海岬命名為「漁夫角」。
- headland
the more common full form; 'head' alone is shorter but less frequent in modern usage
- promontory
a more formal and technical term; sounds less natural in casual description
- cape
similar meaning but usually refers to a larger, more prominent landform
用法筆記
This sense is more common in place names (e.g., 'Beachy Head,' 'Berry Head') and in formal or written geographical descriptions than in everyday speech.
19. the spot taken by the first person or vehicle in a moving row, such as a queue,
前頭；前列
隊伍或遊行的最前方
the spot taken by the first person or vehicle in a moving row, such as a queue, a parade, or a military formation
The parade was led by a marching band at the head of the line.
遊行隊伍由一支行進樂隊帶領，走在隊伍的最前頭。
pattern: at the head of + group
Children at the head of the queue ran inside as soon as the doors opened.
排在隊伍最前面的小孩一等門打開就衝了進去。
collocation: at the head of the queue
Nkechi stood at the head of the procession holding a large blue flag.
Nkechi 舉著一面大藍旗，站在遊行隊伍的最前方。
Beatrix waved to the crowd from the head of the marching column.
Beatrix 從行進隊伍的最前方朝群眾揮手。
The soldiers at the head of the formation marched straight into the town.
走在隊伍最前面的士兵直接進了小鎮。
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the phrase 'at the head of' followed by a noun phrase referring to a group, queue, or procession.
常見錯誤
20. sexual activity in which the mouth and tongue are used to stimulate a partner's
口交
用口和舌刺激對方生殖器的性行為
sexual activity in which the mouth and tongue are used to stimulate a partner's genitals
Some couples enjoy oral sex as part of their intimate relationship.
有些伴侶喜歡將口交視為親密關係的一部分。
informal register; clinical context
Many sex education classes discuss both oral sex and other forms of sexual activity.
許多性教育課程都會討論口交及其他形式的性行為。
Ava felt uncomfortable when her partner pressured her for oral sex early in the relationship.
Ava 對於伴侶在交往初期就要求口交感到很不自在。
The clinic provides information on how to reduce the risk of infections during oral sex.
診所提供關於如何在口交時降低感染風險的資訊。
- fellatio
the clinical term for oral stimulation of a penis
- cunnilingus
the clinical term for oral stimulation of a vulva or vagina
- going down on someone
a more casual, slang expression
用法筆記
Considered informal or direct; more clinical alternatives include the specific terms 'fellatio' and 'cunnilingus', which are used in medical or formal writing.
head — 形容詞
1. relating to the head or the top part of something.
頭部的
與頭部有關或用於頭部的
relating to the head or the top part of something.
Yael suffered a serious head injury during the rugby match and was taken to hospital.
Yael 在橄欖球比賽中頭部受到重傷，被送往醫院。
collocation: head injury
The school nurse checked all the children for head lice after several cases were reported.
在通報了幾起案例後，學校護理師檢查了所有孩子的頭蝨。
Élise bought a special head pillow to support her neck during long flights.
Élise 買了一個特殊的頭枕，讓長途飛行時能支撐脖子。
Head massages can help reduce stress and relieve tension after a long day at work.
頭部按摩有助於減輕壓力，緩解一整天工作後的緊張。
A head covering is required when entering the temple as a sign of respect.
進入寺廟時必須佩戴頭巾，以示尊重。
- cranial
technical medical term; much more formal and limited to anatomy contexts.
文法句型
head + noun (head injury, head hair, head massage)
用法筆記
Always used before a noun — never after a linking verb. Common in medical contexts (head trauma, head injury) and everyday descriptions of hair, skin, and accessories.
常見錯誤
2. most important; having the highest position or rank.
首席；主要
職位或級別最高的
most important; having the highest position or rank.
The head chef at that restaurant trained in Paris for over seven years.
那間餐廳的主廚在巴黎受訓超過七年。
collocation: head chef
Anthony works in the head office of a large insurance company in Taipei.
Anthony 在台北一家大型保險公司的總公司工作。
The head waiter greeted the guests and showed them to a table by the window.
領班服務生迎接客人，並帶領他們到窗邊的座位。
Kofi was promoted to head coach of the national team after four successful seasons.
經過四個成功的賽季後，Kofi 晉升為國家隊的總教練。
Iris consulted the head librarian about rare books in the university collection.
Iris 就大學館藏的稀有書籍諮詢了圖書館館長。
- chief
interchangeable in most formal job titles (chief executive / head executive); 'head' is slightly more common for service roles.
- principal
more formal; often used in educational or legal contexts (principal dancer, principal investigator).
- main
less formal; focuses on importance rather than rank (main office, main branch).
文法句型
head + job title (head chef, head waiter, head coach)
用法筆記
Always placed before a noun describing a person's role or a location. Cannot be used with 'the' before it in this adjective sense — 'the head office' is fine, but compare with the noun pattern: 'the head of the office' (noun) versus 'head office' (adjective).
常見錯誤
3. at the top, front, or most important end of something.
頂端；前端
位於物體頂部或前端的
at the top, front, or most important end of something.
The head wall of the canyon rose steeply above the hikers below.
峽谷的頂端岩壁陡峭地聳立在下方徒步者的上方。
collocation: head wall
Farmers opened the head gate of the irrigation canal every morning at dawn.
農民每天清晨打開灌溉渠道的進水閘門。
collocation: head gate
Sirin climbed carefully toward the head end of the glacier to take photographs.
Sirin 小心地爬到冰川的頂端拍照。
The head waters of this river begin in snowmelt high in the mountains.
這條河的上游水源來自高山的融雪。
文法句型
head + noun (head wall, head gate, head end)
用法筆記
Less common in everyday speech; found mainly in geography, engineering, and outdoor activity contexts (mountaineering, farming, hydrology). Do not confuse with the noun phrase 'head of [something]' (e.g., 'head of the bed'), which uses 'head' as a noun, not an adjective.
常見錯誤
4. blowing or moving directly against the direction of travel.
迎面；逆
直接從前方吹來或撲來的（風、浪）
blowing or moving directly against the direction of travel.
The sailboat made very slow progress against the strong head wind from the north.
帆船在北面強勁的逆風中前進得非常緩慢。
collocation: head wind
Runners faced a cold head wind during the final kilometre of the marathon.
跑者在馬拉松的最後一公里迎著冰冷的逆風前進。
collocation: head wind
The pilot reported head winds of over eighty kilometres per hour across the Pacific.
飛行員回報太平洋上空有每小時超過八十公里的逆風。
Vinícius struggled against the head current while swimming back to the shore.
Vinícius 在游回岸邊時奮力對抗迎面而來的海流。
文法句型
head + noun (head wind, head sea, head current)
用法筆記
Almost always used before the nouns 'wind', 'sea', 'current', or 'tide'. The opposite condition is a 'tail wind' (wind blowing from behind). Common in aviation, sailing, and outdoor sports contexts.
常見錯誤
head — 字尾
1. used at the end of certain words to mean a person who is obsessed with or addict
癡；迷；鬼
對某事物極度沉迷或上癮的人
used at the end of certain words to mean a person who is obsessed with or addicted to something
The judge sentenced the cokehead to three years in a rehabilitation centre.
法官判處那名毒蟲三年勒戒治療。
suffix -head: noun for an addict
Ada's older brother became a complete pothead after he dropped out of college.
Ada 的哥哥輟學後變成了一個徹頭徹尾的大麻鬼。
suffix -head: informal noun for habitual user
Karim called the stranger a dickhead for pushing past him in the queue.
Karim 罵那個插隊推擠他的陌生人臭白癡。
The outreach worker found a young methhead sleeping under the bridge last night.
外展社工昨晚在橋下發現一名年輕的安非他命毒蟲正在睡覺。
Tara warned her brother not to hang out with the crackheads near the park.
Tara 告誡哥哥不要跟公園附近那些毒蟲混在一起。
文法句型
[noun/substance] + -head → noun describing a person
用法筆記
Highly informal and often derogatory. In compounds referring to drug addiction (cokehead, crackhead, methhead), the suffix carries strong negative judgment. In general insults (dickhead, butthead), it is vulgar. Avoid in formal or academic writing.