heavyweight
/ˈheviweɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈheviweɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhe-vē-ˌwāt/ (ame, mw)
heavyweight — 名詞
- heavyweightsingular
- heavyweightsplural
1. a boxer who competes in the heaviest weight class of the sport, or the class its
重量級拳手
拳擊最高體重級別的選手
a boxer who competes in the heaviest weight class of the sport, or the class itself, usually for boxers weighing 81 kilograms or more.
Kimura has trained for three years to compete as a heavyweight in next month's tournament.
Kimura 為了在下個月的比賽中以重量級拳手身分出賽，已經訓練了三年。
attributive use: compete as a heavyweight
The heavyweight champion defended his title against a younger fighter from Nigeria.
那位重量級冠軍擊敗了來自奈及利亞的年輕對手，成功衛冕頭銜。
heavyweight champion (common collocation)
Many fans consider the current heavyweight division the most exciting in boxing history.
許多拳迷認為當今的重量級別是拳擊史上最精彩的。
Theo's uncle was a professional heavyweight who fought in over thirty matches.
Theo 的叔叔是職業重量級拳手，參加過三十多場比賽。
- heavyweight boxer
more explicit; used when the context is not already about boxing
- lightweight
a boxer in the lightest professional weight class
文法句型
heavyweight + noun (attributive)
用法筆記
In boxing the heavyweight class has no upper weight limit. This sense is also used attributively (e.g. 'a heavyweight match').
常見錯誤
2. a person, organisation, or thing that has a lot of power, influence, or importan
重量級人物；巨頭
在特定領域極具影響力的人或機構
a person, organisation, or thing that has a lot of power, influence, or importance in a particular area — for example, a leading politician, a major corporation, or an expert whose opinion carries weight.
Dr. Elena Vasquez is a heavyweight in cancer research whose work has saved thousands of lives.
Elena Vasquez 博士是癌症研究領域的重量級人物，她的研究成果拯救了數千條生命。
heavyweight in [field]
The conference brought together political heavyweights from twelve countries to discuss climate policy.
那場會議匯集了來自十二個國家的政治重量級人物，共同討論氣候政策。
political heavyweights (adjective + heavyweight)
Wei's firm is a heavyweight in the semiconductor industry, supplying chips to manufacturers worldwide.
Wei 的公司是半導體產業的巨頭，為全球製造商供應晶片。
A few media heavyweights control most of the news that people read every day.
少數媒體巨頭控制著人們每天閱讀的大部分新聞。
- titan
similar meaning but slightly more dramatic; often used for industry leaders ('tech titan')
- giant
can refer to either a person or an organisation; more general
- powerhouse
emphasises energy and productive force rather than influence alone
- bigwig
informal; sometimes humorous or slightly dismissive
- lightweight
slang for a person of little importance or ability
- nobody
informal; a person of no importance or influence
文法句型
heavyweight in [field]
political / media / industry heavyweight
用法筆記
Commonly modified by an area noun: 'political heavyweight', 'media heavyweight', 'tech heavyweight', 'industry heavyweight'. This is a figurative extension of the boxing sense and is the most frequent modern use of the word.
常見錯誤
3. an object or item that is noticeably heavier than normal, often making it diffic
重物；笨重物品
比一般物品重很多的東西
an object or item that is noticeably heavier than normal, often making it difficult to move or carry.
Amina struggled to lift the suitcase, which was a real heavyweight after she packed all her books.
Amina 費力地提起行李箱，她把所有的書都裝進去之後，那簡直是個重物。
informal: real heavyweight
The old cast-iron stove in the corner is a heavyweight — it took four people to move it inside.
角落裡那座舊鑄鐵爐子是個笨重物品——花了四個人合力才把它搬進屋裡。
Omar's new motorcycle is a heavyweight; he needs a stronger stand to keep it upright.
Omar 的新摩托車是個重物，需要一個更穩固的腳架才撐得住。
- heavy item
neutral, everyday alternative
- dead weight
usually refers to a person or object that is awkward to lift rather than just heavy
- featherweight
informal term for something very light
文法句型
a heavyweight + noun
real heavyweight
用法筆記
This sense is informal and less common than the other two. It is typically used in spoken English when commenting on the weight of a physical object, often with mild humour or exaggeration.