hook
/hʊk/ (bre, ipa) · /hʊk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhu̇k/ (ame, mw)
hook — 名詞
- hooksingular
- hooksplural
1. a bent or curved object, typically made from metal or plastic, which you use to
鉤子；掛鉤
用於懸掛或鉤取物品的彎曲器具
a bent or curved object, typically made from metal or plastic, which you use to suspend items from or to snag things such as fish.
Linh hung her coat on the hook by the front door.
Linh 把外套掛在門口的鉤子上。
collocation: hang on a hook
The fisherman tied a new hook to the end of his line.
漁夫在釣線末端繫上一個新魚鉤。
collocation: fishing hook
Rafael reached for the hook to pull down the heavy mirror from the wall.
Rafael 伸手去拿牆上的鉤子，想把那面沉重的鏡子拉下來。
A row of small hooks next to the sink held the kitchen towels.
水槽旁的一排小鉤子掛著廚房毛巾。
The bag was hanging from a hook inside the wardrobe.
那個包包掛在衣櫃裡的鉤子上。
文法句型
hook + for + noun
hook + on/from + noun
用法筆記
Often used with a prepositional phrase (on/from/over a hook) to indicate where something is hung.
常見錯誤
2. a close-range boxing punch where the arm forms a sharp bend at the elbow before
鉤拳
拳擊中以彎曲手肘揮出的短距重擊
a close-range boxing punch where the arm forms a sharp bend at the elbow before swinging sideways into the target.
Hari knocked his opponent down with a strong right hook.
Hari 以一記強勁的右鉤拳擊倒了對手。
collocation: right hook / left hook
The boxer practised her left hook on the heavy bag every morning.
那位拳擊手每天早上都在沙袋上練習左鉤拳。
A quick hook to the body stunned the fighter and made him drop his guard.
一記快速的腹部鉤拳讓那名拳手愣住了，放下了防禦。
Sayaka trained for months to perfect her left hook for the upcoming match.
Sayaka 花了幾個月的時間練習左鉤拳，為即將到來的比賽做準備。
文法句型
left/right hook
hook to + body part
用法筆記
Frequently modified by 'left' or 'right' to indicate which hand delivers the blow. Distinguished from a 'jab' (a straight, quick punch) and an 'uppercut' (an upward punch).
常見錯誤
3. a cricket stroke in which the batter turns the bat horizontally and strikes a hi
曲球打法
板球中橫揮球棒擊打高彈跳球的動作
a cricket stroke in which the batter turns the bat horizontally and strikes a high-bouncing ball, sending it toward the leg side.
Samir played a beautiful hook off the fast bowler for four runs.
Samir 對快速投球打出一記漂亮的曲球，得了四分。
collocation: play a hook
The batsman was caught at fine leg after attempting a risky hook shot.
那位打擊手因嘗試危險的曲球而被接殺出局。
Anong watched the bowler carefully and decided a hook was the right shot to play.
Anong 仔細觀察了投手的動作，決定打一記曲球是最好的選擇。
The crowd cheered when the captain hit a hook that sailed over the boundary rope.
隊長打出一記越過邊界線的曲球，全場觀眾歡聲雷動。
文法句型
play + a/the + hook
hook shot
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in the context of cricket. The shot is considered risky because the ball travels high and can be caught by fielders. Distinguished from the 'cut' shot (hit square on both sides) and 'pull' shot (hit to the on side, mid-range height).
4. a faulty golf stroke that sends the ball arcing sideways — veering leftward when
左曲球
高爾夫中球向左（右撇子）彎曲的失控擊球
a faulty golf stroke that sends the ball arcing sideways — veering leftward when struck from a right-handed stance, and rightward from a left-handed stance.
Jiwoo's hook sent the ball into the trees on the left of the fairway.
Jiwoo 的左曲球把球打進了球道左側的樹林中。
collocation: hit a hook / send a hook
After months of coaching, Yael finally fixed the hook in her swing.
經過幾個月的教練指導，Yael 終於修正了她揮桿中的左曲問題。
A hook is one of the most common problems for beginner golfers.
左曲球是初學高爾夫的人最常見的問題之一。
Kemi tried to correct her hook by adjusting the angle of her club at address.
Kemi 試圖透過調整站姿時球桿的角度來修正她的左曲球。
- slice
a shot that curves in the opposite direction (right for right-handed players)
用法筆記
Contrasts with a 'slice', which curves in the opposite direction (right for right-handed players). Both are considered faults in golf.
常見錯誤
5. a short, memorable section of a song, such as a riff or melody line, that catche
記憶點
歌曲中易記且吸引人的簡短段落
a short, memorable section of a song, such as a riff or melody line, that catches the listener's attention and is easy to remember.
That song has such a catchy hook that it stayed in my head all day.
那首歌的記憶點非常洗腦，讓我一整天都想著它。
collocation: catchy hook
Élise hummed the guitar hook from her favourite track while cooking dinner.
Élise 邊做晚餐邊哼著她最愛那首歌的吉他記憶點。
Pop producers spend hours crafting a hook that grabs listeners in the first few seconds.
流行音樂製作人會花好幾個小時打磨歌曲的記憶點，確保它在開頭幾秒就能抓住聽眾。
The song's hook repeats after every verse, making it instantly recognisable.
這首歌的記憶點在每段主歌後都會重複，讓人一聽就認得出來。
文法句型
song + has + a + hook
hook + grabs + listener
用法筆記
Common in popular music and music marketing. The hook is often the chorus or a repeated instrumental phrase. Can also refer to a catchy opening line in a piece of writing.
常見錯誤
6. a feature or element that is designed to attract people's interest and make them
誘因
用來吸引人們興趣的產品或服務特點
a feature or element that is designed to attract people's interest and make them want something, such as a product, service, or offer.
The free delivery offer was the hook that made Olivia buy the sofa online.
免運費優惠是讓 Olivia 決定在網上購買那張沙發的誘因。
pattern: [feature] + was the hook
The hotel used its ocean views as a hook to bring in tourists.
那家飯店以海景作為吸引遊客的誘因。
pattern: use [noun] as a hook
Zola thought the low fee was a good hook, but the hidden costs surprised her.
Zola 覺得低廉的費用是個很好的誘因，但後續的隱藏費用讓她大吃一驚。
Asher knew the bonus was a hook to get customers into a long contract.
Asher 知道獎金只是引誘顧客簽訂長期合約的誘因。
- lure
stronger emphasis on temptation, often with deceitful intent
- enticement
formal; something offered to persuade someone to do something
- draw
a feature that naturally attracts people, less manipulative in tone
- deterrent
something that discourages people from engaging
文法句型
hook + for + noun
use + as + a + hook
用法筆記
Often carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting the attraction may hide less appealing terms. Common in marketing and sales contexts.
7. a piece of land, a bend in a road or river, or any object that forms the shape o
鉤狀
彎曲如鉤子的地形或物體形狀
a piece of land, a bend in a road or river, or any object that forms the shape of a curve or crook, similar to a hook.
The river formed a hook around the old fishing village before flowing into the sea.
那條河繞過古老的漁村形成一個鉤狀彎，然後流入大海。
collocation: form a hook
The road takes a sharp hook to the right just past the bridge.
那條路過了橋後有個急轉彎，呈鉤狀向右拐。
Romi pointed to a hook of land that stretched out into the lake.
Romi 指向一塊鉤狀的陸地，它延伸到湖中。
From the aeroplane, Ezra could see the hook of the coastline below the clouds.
從飛機上俯瞰，Ezra 可以看到雲層下方鉤狀的海岸線。
文法句型
in a + hook
form a + hook
用法筆記
Common in geography to describe a curved peninsula or bend in a waterway. In everyday contexts, often used to describe the path of a road or river.
8. a basketball scoring move where the player lifts the ball overhead using the han
勾手投籃
籃球中單手高舉過頭的弧形投籃方式
a basketball scoring move where the player lifts the ball overhead using the hand further from the basket, then flicks the wrist to launch it in a high arc.
Hamza scored two points with a smooth hook shot from the key.
Hamza 在禁區內以一記流暢的勾手投籃拿下兩分。
collocation: hook shot
The tall centre's hook shot was almost impossible for shorter defenders to block.
那位高大的中鋒的勾手投籃讓較矮的防守球員幾乎無法封阻。
Paloma practised her hook shot every evening at the school basketball court.
Paloma 每天晚上在學校籃球場練習她的勾手投籃。
With no one blocking, Christopher scored with a soft hook shot over the defender.
沒有人阻擋 Christopher，他輕鬆地用一記柔軟的勾手投籃越過防守球員得分。
- sky hook
a very high-arcing hook shot, famously used by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
用法筆記
Often called a 'hook shot' to distinguish it from a jump shot or layup. The player usually releases the ball while sideways to the basket.
hook — 動詞
- hookpresent simple I / you / we / they
- hooks3rd person singular
- hooking-ing form
- hookedpast simple
1. to attach or fasten something using a hook, or to become attached to something b
鉤住；掛上
用鉤子固定或懸掛物品
to attach or fasten something using a hook, or to become attached to something by means of a hook or a hook-like movement.
Hari hooked the trailer onto the back of his truck before the camping trip.
Hari 在露營旅行前把拖車鉤到卡車後面。
transitive: hook + noun + onto + noun
Olivia hooked the heavy curtains to the metal rings above the window.
Olivia 把厚重的窗簾鉤在窗戶上方的金屬環上。
Samir's sleeve hooked on a nail as he walked past the fence.
Samir 走過籬笆時，袖子被一根釘子鉤住了。
Zola carefully hooked the fish and pulled it into the boat.
Zola 小心翼翼地鉤住那條魚，然後把牠拉進船裡。
Yael hooked her arm through her grandmother's as they crossed the busy street.
Yael 挽著祖母的手臂，一起穿過繁忙的馬路。
- unhook
to detach or remove something from a hook
文法句型
hook + noun + onto/over/around + noun
hook + noun + to + noun
hook + onto/over + noun
用法筆記
When transitive, the direct object is the thing being attached or caught. When intransitive, the subject is the object that becomes caught or attached. For the 'catch a fish' meaning, the object is the fish itself.
常見錯誤
2. to offer sexual acts in return for payment, typically by approaching people in p
賣淫
以提供性服務換取金錢（非正式用語）
to offer sexual acts in return for payment, typically by approaching people in public places.
The documentary examined the reasons why some teenagers end up hooking on the streets.
這部紀錄片探討了一些青少年最後在街頭賣淫的原因。
progressive form: hooking
A charity helps people who want to stop hooking and find jobs.
這個慈善機構幫助那些想停止賣淫並找工作的人。
The outreach worker spent years helping women who were hooking near the old market.
這位外展工作者花了多年時間幫助那些在老市場附近賣淫的女性。
Zola's research looked at the dangers that young people face when hooking in unfamiliar areas.
Zola 的研究探討了年輕人在不熟悉的地區賣淫時所面臨的危險。
- prostitute oneself
formal and direct, but carries stigma
- sell sex
neutral, factual description of the activity
文法句型
be + hooking
hook + on the streets
用法筆記
This sense is informal and can be considered offensive. The noun form 'hooker' (meaning a sex worker) is more common than the verb. In formal contexts, use 'sex work' or 'prostitution' instead.
常見錯誤
3. in golf, to send the ball curving sideways off the club — veering left when a ri
打出左曲球
高爾夫中讓球向左彎曲（右撇子）
in golf, to send the ball curving sideways off the club — veering left when a right-handed player strikes it, and right when a left-handed player does, usually without meaning to.
Hamza hooked his drive into the water hazard on the left side of the fairway.
Hamza 把開球打成了左曲球，球掉進了球道左側的水障礙區。
transitive: hook + noun (shot)
Emily tends to hook the ball when she uses a driver instead of an iron.
Emily 用開球木桿時容易打出左曲球，但用鐵桿時就不會。
Rafael hooked his approach shot and watched it land in the sand trap.
Rafael 把攻果嶺的一桿打成了左曲球，眼睜睜看著球掉進沙坑。
A beginner asked the coach how to avoid hooking off the tee.
一位初學者請教練教他如何避免在開球時打出左曲球。
- slice
to hit a shot that curves in the opposite direction
文法句型
hook + noun (the ball)
hook + adverb (left/right)
用法筆記
Unlike the noun form, the verb always involves the action of hitting. Both transitive ('hook the ball') and intransitive ('He hooks badly') uses are common.
4. in cricket, to meet a high-bouncing ball with a horizontal sweep of the bat, red
打曲球
板球中橫揮球棒擊打高球
in cricket, to meet a high-bouncing ball with a horizontal sweep of the bat, redirecting it square across the pitch.
Emily hooked the short-pitched ball to the boundary for four runs.
Emily 把那顆短球打出了曲球，球飛到邊界得了四分。
transitive: hook + noun (ball)
The batsman hooked the fast bowler's delivery over the fielder's head.
那位打擊手把快速投手的球打了一個曲球，越過外野手的頭頂。
Samir hooked a short delivery past the square leg umpire for an easy two runs.
Samir 將一記短球打了曲球，球越過方形區裁判，輕鬆拿下兩分。
Coaches warn players that hooking every rising ball can get them caught out.
教練告誡球員，每次遇到高彈跳球都打曲球，可能會被接殺出局。
文法句型
hook + noun (the ball)
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in cricket commentary and discussion. The verb form follows the same pattern as the noun form.
5. to take something without permission, especially in a quick or sneaky way.
偷竊
未經允許迅速拿走物品（非正式用語）
to take something without permission, especially in a quick or sneaky way.
Someone hooked Romi's wallet while she was waiting for the train.
Romi 等火車的時候，有人偷了她的錢包。
collocation: hook [something] from [somewhere]
The boys hooked a few apples from the neighbour's tree when nobody was watching.
那幾個男孩趁沒人注意，偷了鄰居家樹上的幾顆蘋果。
A man was caught on camera hooking a laptop from an unlocked office.
一名男子被監視器拍到從未上鎖的辦公室偷走一台筆記型電腦。
Hari's brother hooked a chocolate from the shop when the owner was not looking.
Hari 的弟弟趁老闆沒注意，從商店偷了一條巧克力。
文法句型
hook + noun
用法筆記
Informal and less serious in tone than 'steal'. Often implies a quick, opportunistic taking rather than a planned theft. Not appropriate for formal writing.
常見錯誤
6. to produce textiles such as rugs, blankets, or garments by threading yarn across
鉤織
用鉤針將毛線穿繞製作織品
to produce textiles such as rugs, blankets, or garments by threading yarn across a woven mesh using a specialised hooked needle.
Aylin hooked a warm woollen blanket for her grandmother last winter.
Aylin 去年冬天為祖母勾織了一條溫暖的羊毛毯。
transitive: hook + direct object (product)
Lakshmi learned to hook rugs from her aunt, who had done it for thirty years.
Lakshmi 向她的阿姨學習如何鉤織地毯，阿姨已經做了三十年。
Every Saturday morning, the group sits together and hooks in the community centre.
每週六早上，這群人會聚在社區中心一起做鉤織。
Romi hooked a colourful cushion cover using scraps of old wool from her grandmother's basket.
Romi 用祖母籃子裡的舊毛線碎布鉤織了一個色彩繽紛的抱枕套。
- crochet
the modern standard term for the craft of making fabric with a hooked needle
- needlepoint
a form of embroidery, not using a hook
文法句型
hook + noun (a rug/scarf)
hook + for + noun
用法筆記
In modern usage, the verb 'crochet' is more common than 'hook' for this sense. 'Hook' is mostly used for rug-making specifically, or in traditional craft contexts.