ine
ine — 形容詞字尾
1. a suffix added to a noun to form an adjective that means connected with or belon
相關的
表示與某群體、類別或地方有關的形容詞後綴
a suffix added to a noun to form an adjective that means connected with or belonging to a particular group, class, or place — for example, 'equine' meaning connected with horses, or 'marine' meaning connected with the sea.
The marine biology students spent the summer studying coral reefs off Taiwan's coast.
海洋生物學學生花了整個夏天研究台灣沿海的珊瑚礁。
marine ← Latin mare (sea)
The local equine clinic provides vaccinations and dental care for horses across the farming region.
當地馬匹診所為整個養殖區的馬匹提供疫苗接種和牙齒護理。
equine ← Latin equus (horse)
The alpine village of Zermatt receives heavy snowfall each winter and attracts skiers from around the world.
瑞士阿爾卑斯山村的 Zermatt 每年冬天降下大雪，吸引來自世界各地的滑雪者。
Zayd adopted a timid feline from the shelter and named the grey cat Pepper.
Zayd 從收容所領養了一隻膽小的貓咪，並將這隻灰貓取名為 Pepper。
Pedro took a course in bovine nutrition to help his family's dairy cows produce better milk and stay healthy.
Pedro 修了一門牛隻營養學課程，幫助家中的乳牛產出更好的牛奶並保持健康。
文法句型
[noun] + -ine → adjective
用法筆記
Only forms adjectives from noun stems of Latin origin; does not attach freely to Germanic or other loanwords. The base noun often refers to an animal group, a geographical feature, or a class of living things.
常見錯誤
2. a suffix added to a noun to form an adjective that means resembling or composed
狀的；質的
表示形似或由…製成的形容詞後綴
a suffix added to a noun to form an adjective that means resembling or composed of the base substance — for example, 'crystalline' meaning like crystal in appearance or structure, or 'adamantine' meaning unbreakably hard like diamond.
The surface of Crater Lake was so still that the moonlight created a crystalline shimmer across the water.
Crater Lake 湖面平靜無波，月光在水面上映出水晶般清澈的光芒。
crystalline ← crystal + -ine
Sofia studied the serpentine path of the river as it wound through the narrow valley.
Sofia 觀察河流蜿蜒如蛇的流向，穿越狹窄的山谷。
serpentine ← serpent (snake) + -ine
After her check-up, Ayesha switched to an alkaline diet rich in leafy greens to help balance her body's acid levels.
Ayesha 在健檢後改吃鹼性飲食，大量攝取綠葉蔬菜以幫助平衡體內酸鹼值。
The mountaineer showed adamantine determination as she pushed toward the summit through the blizzard.
登山者展現出如鑽石般堅定的決心，在暴風雪中堅持向山頂挺進。
Grandfather's leonine mane of white hair and deep voice made him a striking figure at family dinners.
祖父那頭獅鬃般的白髮和低沉嗓音，讓他在家庭聚餐中格外引人注目。
文法句型
[noun] + -ine → adjective
用法筆記
Frequently used in literary or scientific writing rather than everyday speech. The base noun typically denotes a hard material, a precious substance, or a specific shape or creature.
ine — 名詞字尾
1. a suffix used to form nouns that name chemical substances, especially halogens (
化學物質
化學物質後綴（鹵素、含氮物、烴類）
a suffix used to form nouns that name chemical substances, especially halogens (like chlorine and iodine), nitrogen-containing compounds found in plants (like caffeine and quinine), hydrocarbon mixtures (like gasoline), and hydrides.
Eve drinks only decaffeinated coffee because the caffeine in regular coffee keeps her awake.
Eve 只喝無咖啡因的咖啡，因為一般咖啡中的咖啡因會讓她睡不著。
caffeine — a stimulant found in coffee beans
The swimming pool had a strong smell of chlorine, which irritated Paul's eyes and throat.
游泳池有濃烈的氯氣味道，刺激了 Paul 的眼睛和喉嚨。
chlorine — a halogen element used for disinfection
Andrei filled the car's tank with gasoline and checked the tyre pressure before the trip.
Andrei 在出發前將汽車油箱加滿汽油，並檢查了輪胎氣壓。
The doctor prescribed a small dose of morphine to manage the patient's post-surgery pain.
醫師開了小劑量的嗎啡來緩解病人術後的疼痛。
The nurse used iodine to clean the wound when Theo scraped his knee at the playground.
Theo 在操場上擦傷膝蓋時，護理人員用碘酒清潔傷口。
文法句型
[stem] + -ine → noun (chemical)
用法筆記
The specific class of substance (halogen, alkaloid, hydrocarbon) depends on the stem. Halogens (-ine) are elemental; alkaloids (-ine) are nitrogen-based organic compounds from plants; fuels (-ine, -oline) are hydrocarbon mixtures.
2. a suffix used as an alternative spelling of '-in' in the names of certain chemic
-in變體
化學物質後綴 -in 的變體拼寫
a suffix used as an alternative spelling of '-in' in the names of certain chemical substances, particularly in British English — for example, 'gelatine' (also 'gelatin') used in cooking and pharmaceuticals.
The recipe calls for three sheets of gelatine to make the strawberry jelly set properly.
食譜要求三片吉利丁，讓草莓果凍能順利凝固。
gelatine — variant spelling of gelatin
Rania soaked three sheets of gelatine in cold water for ten minutes before adding them to the fruit mousse.
Rania 將三片吉利丁在冷水中浸泡了十分鐘，再加入水果慕斯中。
gelatine sheets — common cooking form
The pharmacist explained that gelatine capsules dissolve quickly in the stomach so the medicine inside can be absorbed fast.
藥劑師解釋說，明膠膠囊在胃裡迅速溶解，讓內部的藥物能被快速吸收。
British cookbooks usually list gelatine as an ingredient, while American ones use gelatin.
英國食譜常將 gelatine 列為材料，而美國食譜則使用 gelatin。
文法句型
[stem] + -ine → noun (variant of -in)
用法筆記
The -ine suffix in this sense is interchangeable with -in in most cases. '-ine' is more common in British English for words like 'gelatine' and 'codeine'; '-in' dominates in American English and for newer chemical names.
常見錯誤
3. a suffix used to form nouns that name branded commercial products or materials s
商品名
表示商品或材料的名稱後綴
a suffix used to form nouns that name branded commercial products or materials sold under trade names for everyday consumer use — for example, 'Vaseline' for petroleum jelly, or 'nylon' for synthetic fiber.
Sandra added a few drops of liquid saccharine to sweeten her morning tea without using sugar.
Sandra 加了幾滴液體糖精來讓早茶變甜，而不需要使用砂糖。
saccharine — artificial sweetener sold as a consumer product
Heather applied a thin layer of Vaseline to her lips to protect them from the cold wind.
Heather 在嘴唇上塗了一層薄薄的凡士林，以防寒風吹裂。
Vaseline — brand name for petroleum jelly
The outdoor supply store sells nylon ropes and backpacks for hiking trips in the mountains.
戶外用品店販售尼龍繩和登山背包，供山區健行使用。
Rachid spread margarine on his toast every morning because margarine costs less than butter and has less saturated fat.
Rachid 每天早上在吐司上抹植物奶油，因為植物奶油比奶油便宜且飽和脂肪較少。
Elena used paraffine wax to seal the jars of homemade jam for the winter season.
Elena 用石蠟封住自製果醬罐，為冬季做準備。
文法句型
[stem] + -ine → noun (product name)
用法筆記
Common in product names for items sold commercially, such as Vaseline (petroleum jelly), nylon (synthetic fiber), and margarine (butter substitute).