high-energy

/ˌhaɪˈen.ə.dʒi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌhaɪˈen.ɚ.dʒi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhī-ˈe-nər-jē/ (ame, mw)

high-energy — 形容詞

1. describing tiny particles that move at nearly the speed of light and carry extre

1.形容詞C1
釋義

高能

物理學中微粒高速運動的

describing tiny particles that move at nearly the speed of light and carry extremely high amounts of energy, studied in physics experiments

例句

Dr. Takeshi's team observed high-energy particles moving at near-light speed inside their particle accelerator.

Takeshi 博士的團隊在粒子加速器中觀測到了以接近光速運動的高能粒子。

attributive: high-energy particles

The collider produced high-energy protons that helped the team study the structure of matter.

該對撞機產生的高能質子幫助團隊研究了物質的結構。

collocation: high-energy protons

同義詞
  • fast-moving

    less technical, focuses on speed rather than energy level

  • subatomic

    refers specifically to particles smaller than an atom, a narrower category

反義詞
  • low-energy

    describes particles with lower kinetic energy in physics contexts

文法句型

high-energy + noun

用法筆記

Frequently used before nouns in technical writing about physics. Common in the compound fields high-energy physics, high-energy astronomy, and in phrases such as high-energy collision.

2. describes a person who remains very active for long periods without becoming tir

2.形容詞B2
釋義

精力充沛

充滿活力且不易疲倦的

describes a person who remains very active for long periods without becoming tired easily

例句

Christopher is a high-energy kid who plays soccer every afternoon.

Christopher 是個精力充沛的孩子,每天下午都踢足球。

attributive: high-energy kid

The start-up needs high-energy people to work late and launch its new app on time.

這家新創公司需要精力充沛的人加班並準時推出新應用程式。

collocation: high-energy people

同義詞
  • energetic

    broader term that can describe both traits and temporary bursts

  • lively

    emphasises animated, spirited behaviour in social settings

  • active

    more general, describes someone who does a lot of physical activity

反義詞
  • lazy

    describes someone who avoids effort or activity

  • inactive

    describes a lifestyle with little physical movement

文法句型

high-energy + noun

be + high-energy

用法筆記

Can be used before nouns (a high-energy person) or after linking verbs (she is high-energy). Describes a general character trait rather than a temporary state — avoid using for a single burst of activity.

常見錯誤

He felt high-energy this morning.
He is a high-energy person.
💡high-energy describes a general trait, not a temporary feeling; use 'energetic' for temporary states.

3. containing ingredients that quickly give the body energy for sport, work, or oth

3.形容詞B2
釋義

高能量

能迅速補充體力的

containing ingredients that quickly give the body energy for sport, work, or other physical activity

例句

Lakshmi always carries a high-energy snack bar when she goes hiking.

Lakshmi 去健行時總是隨身攜帶高能量營養棒。

collocation: high-energy snack bar

The coach recommended high-energy drinks for the team during practice.

教練建議球隊在練習時飲用高能量飲料。

attributive: high-energy drinks

同義詞
  • energy-boosting

    more transparently describes the effect on the body

  • nutritious

    focuses on health value rather than usable energy

反義詞
  • low-energy

    direct opposite, describes foods that provide little fuel

  • draining

    describes foods that make a person feel tired

文法句型

high-energy + noun

be + high-energy

用法筆記

Used before nouns (a high-energy snack) and after linking verbs (this bar is high-energy). Not the same as high-calorie — a food can be high-energy but low in sugar or fat.

常見錯誤

This chocolate cake is high-energy.
This protein bar is high-energy.
💡high-energy foods are typically designed to fuel activity, not just any calorie-rich food.