hitches
hitches — 名詞
- hitchessingular
- hitchesesplural
1. a small unexpected problem that stops a process or event from moving forward smo
小問題；故障
導致短暫延誤的小困難
a small unexpected problem that stops a process or event from moving forward smoothly for a short time
The wedding reception went without a hitch, despite the rain earlier in the day.
婚宴進行得非常順利，完全沒有任何差錯，儘管當天早些時候下過雨。
collocation: without a hitch
There was a last-minute hitch in the contract negotiations when the other side changed their demands.
合約談判到了最後一刻出現了意外狀況，因為對方改變了他們的要求。
pattern: hitch in [something]
The software update caused a technical hitch that delayed the project launch by two days.
那次軟體更新造成了一個技術故障，使得專案推出延遲了兩天。
Nia's travel plans hit a hitch when her passport did not arrive in time.
Nia 的旅行計畫遇到了阻礙，因為她的護照沒有及時寄到。
Minor hitches are common when moving to a new house, so try not to worry.
搬家時遇到一些小狀況是很常見的，所以盡量不要太擔心。
- smooth sailing
informal idiom for a process that goes without difficulty
文法句型
hitch in [something]
without a hitch
用法筆記
Commonly used in the fixed phrase 'without a hitch' to mean something happened smoothly and successfully. The plural form 'hitches' is frequent when listing general obstacles.
常見錯誤
2. a type of knot that holds a rope firmly to something such as a post, ring, or an
繩結；繫結法
將繩子固定在物體上的結
a type of knot that holds a rope firmly to something such as a post, ring, or another rope but can be released quickly when pulled a certain way
The sailor tied a clove hitch around the metal dock cleat to secure the boat.
水手在金屬碼頭繫纜樁上打了一個雙套結，把船固定好。
common type: clove hitch
Gabriel learned how to make a trucker's hitch to fasten the camping gear onto the roof of the car.
Gabriel 學會了打卡車司機結，以便把露營裝備固定在車頂上。
A half hitch is one of the simplest knots and can be tied with a single hand.
半結是最簡單的繩結之一，用單手就能打好。
Before the climbing session began, each person checked that their rope hitch was correctly tied.
攀岩活動開始前，每個人都檢查了自己的繩結是否打得正確。
- knot
general term; a hitch is a specific kind of knot that grips an object
文法句型
hitch + [rope] + to + [object]
用法筆記
Unlike a permanent knot, a hitch is designed to be easy to untie. Different types — such as clove hitch, half hitch, or rolling hitch — are used for different purposes in sailing, climbing, and outdoor activities.
常見錯誤
3. a piece of equipment, usually made of metal, that connects a vehicle to a traile
掛鉤；聯結器
將拖車連接到車輛的裝置
a piece of equipment, usually made of metal, that connects a vehicle to a trailer, caravan, or farm tool so the second object can be pulled along
João attached the small boat trailer to the hitch at the back of his pickup truck.
João 把小拖船用的拖車掛到皮卡車後方的拖車掛鉤上。
collocation: trailer hitch
The tractor's hitch broke while pulling the heavy plough across the muddy field.
拖拉機的掛鉤在拉著沉重的犁穿過泥濘田野時斷掉了。
Before driving away, make sure the caravan hitch is locked properly onto the ball mount.
開車出發前，請確保露營拖車的掛鉤正確鎖在球座上。
Reema borrowed her neighbour's trailer but did not have the right size hitch for her car.
Reema 向鄰居借了拖車，但她的車沒有合適尺寸的掛鉤。
文法句型
[vehicle] hitch
hitch + [noun]
用法筆記
This sense refers to the physical device itself, not the action of connecting. Common types include trailer hitches, ball hitches, and tow hitches. The vehicle part is typically installed permanently or semi-permanently.
常見錯誤
4. a way of walking that is irregular and unsteady because one leg is hurt or stiff
跛行
因受傷而行走不穩
a way of walking that is irregular and unsteady because one leg is hurt or stiff, causing the body to dip and rise with each step
After twisting his ankle on the hiking trail, Dewi walked with a noticeable hitch for several days.
Dewi 在遠足步道上扭傷腳踝後，有好幾天走路都明顯一拐一拐的。
pattern: walk with a hitch
The old dog had a hitch in her back leg, but she still ran happily after the ball.
那隻老狗後腿有點跛，但牠仍然開心地追著球跑。
The doctor noticed the hitch in the patient's step and asked about recent injuries.
醫生注意到病人走路不太順暢，於是詢問最近是否有受傷。
Mizuki's hitch became less noticeable after two weeks of physical therapy.
Mizuki 經過兩週的物理治療後，走路不穩的情況變得不太明顯了。
文法句型
walk with a hitch
用法筆記
This sense is less common in everyday speech; 'limp' is the more frequent word for the same meaning. 'Hitch' in this sense often suggests a slight, rhythmic unevenness rather than a severe inability to walk.
常見錯誤
5. the length of time someone serves in the armed forces, usually referring to a si
兵役期
在軍隊服務的一段時間
the length of time someone serves in the armed forces, usually referring to a single period of enlistment
David did a four-year hitch in the navy before returning to college to study engineering.
David 在海軍服役四年後，回到大學攻讀工程學。
pattern: do a hitch in the [branch]
After his first hitch in the army ended, Tuan decided to sign up for another two years.
Tuan 在陸軍的第一個服役期結束後，決定再簽約兩年。
My grandfather often told stories from his hitch in the Marines during the 1960s.
我的祖父經常講述他在一九六零年代於海軍陸戰隊服役時的故事。
Kim completed her hitch and received an honorable discharge, then became a firefighter.
Kim 完成了兵役並獲得榮譽退伍，之後成為一名消防員。
- tour of duty
more formal, often specifies a deployment to a particular location
- stint
general term for any period of service in a job, not just military
文法句型
do a hitch
hitch in the [military branch]
用法筆記
This usage is informal and somewhat dated in modern American English. 'Tour of duty' or simply 'service' are now more common. It is rarely used in British English for military service.
常見錯誤
hitches — 動詞
- hitchespresent simple I / you / we / they
- hitcheses3rd person singular
- hitchesing-ing form
- hitchesedpast simple
1. to travel by standing at the side of a road and asking drivers of passing cars t
搭便車
在路邊請求免費搭乘
to travel by standing at the side of a road and asking drivers of passing cars to give you a free ride to where you want to go
Jude decided to hitch a ride from Taipei to Hualien after missing the last train.
Jude 錯過了最後一班火車，於是決定搭便車從臺北到花蓮。
pattern: hitch a ride to [place]
In many countries, it is not safe for a lone traveller to hitch alone at night.
在許多國家，單身旅客在夜間獨自搭便車並不安全。
Élise and her friend hitched across Europe during their summer break after university.
Élise 和她的朋友在大學畢業後的暑假搭便車遊歷了歐洲。
The driver stopped to let the young soldier hitch a ride back to the base.
司機停車讓那名年輕士兵搭便車回基地。
Rania had never hitched before, but she was determined to reach the music festival on time.
Rania 以前從沒搭過便車，但她決心要準時抵達音樂節。
- hitchhike
the full form of the same meaning; slightly more formal
- thumb a lift
British English idiom referring to the hand signal used
文法句型
hitch + a ride
hitch + to [place]
hitch + across/around [area]
用法筆記
The phrasal verb 'hitchhike' is also common and means the same thing. 'Hitch a ride' is the most frequent transitive pattern. Safety warnings often accompany this word in travel contexts.
常見錯誤
2. to attach one object to another by using a rope, chain, hook, or similar fitting
繫住；掛住
用繩索或鉤子將東西固定
to attach one object to another by using a rope, chain, hook, or similar fitting so that it is held firmly in place or can be pulled
Matthew hitched the horse to the wooden cart before setting off to the market.
Matthew 把馬繫到木製馬車上，然後出發前往市場。
pattern: hitch [animal/object] to [vehicle]
The farmer hitched the plough to the tractor and drove out to the field.
農夫把犁掛到拖拉機上，然後開到田裡去。
Gabriel hitched the trailer to the back of his jeep using a strong metal chain.
Gabriel 用一條堅固的金屬鍊條把拖車掛到吉普車後面。
Make sure the rope is hitched securely to the post before you let go of the boat.
在你放開船之前，要確認繩子已經牢牢固定在柱子上。
Nia hitched her horse to the fence outside the general store and went inside to buy supplies.
Nia 把她的馬繫在雜貨店外的柵欄上，然後進店裡買補給品。
- unhitch
the exact opposite: to release something that was hitched
文法句型
hitch + [something] + to + [something]
hitch + up
用法筆記
The phrasal verb 'hitch up' is common and means the same thing. 'Hitch' contrasts with 'tie' in that hitching often involves a hook or a hitch knot that can be released quickly. Also used figuratively ('hitch your wagon to someone' = associate yourself with someone successful).
常見錯誤
3. to walk with an irregular, jerky motion because one leg is injured or painful, c
一拐一拐走
因受傷而一拐一拐地走
to walk with an irregular, jerky motion because one leg is injured or painful, causing the body to rise and fall unevenly with each step
The injured runner hitched along the side of the road, unable to put weight on his right foot.
那名受傷的跑者在路邊一拐一拐地走著，右腳完全無法用力。
pattern: hitch along
After the long hike, Dewi hitched slowly down the stairs, gripping the handrail with both hands.
長途健行之後，Dewi 雙手緊抓著扶手，慢慢地一拐一拐走下樓梯。
The dog had been hitched on three legs since it stepped on a piece of broken glass.
那隻狗自從踩到一塊碎玻璃後，就一直用三條腿一跛一跛地走路。
The old man hitched across the room to answer the telephone before it stopped ringing.
那位老先生一拐一拐地穿過房間去接電話，以免鈴聲斷掉。
- stride
to walk with long, confident steps
文法句型
hitch + along/down/up [path]
hitch + preposition
用法筆記
This verb sense is less common than the noun sense (sense 4 of noun) for describing a limp. 'Hobble', 'limp', and 'hitch' are near-synonyms, but 'hitch' emphasises the jerky, stop-start quality of the movement more than the others.