joint
joint — 動詞
- jointpresent simple I / you / we / they
- joints3rd person singular
- jointing-ing form
- jointedpast simple
1. to cut a whole bird or large piece of meat into smaller pieces by slicing throug
切塊
沿關節將肉分切成小塊
to cut a whole bird or large piece of meat into smaller pieces by slicing through the places where bones meet, so that each piece can be cooked as a separate portion.
Asher jointed the whole chicken before roasting the legs and breast separately.
Asher 將整隻雞沿關節切塊，再分開烤雞腿和雞胸。
joint + whole [animal], then roast parts separately
The butcher showed Élise how to joint a leg of lamb for the Sunday roast.
那位屠夫向 Élise 示範如何將羊腿沿關節切塊，準備做週日烤肉。
Before slow-cooking, you should joint the beef into two large chunks.
慢燉之前，你應該先將牛肉切分成兩大塊。
Piotr jointed the turkey with a sharp knife, working carefully between each bone.
Piotr 用一把鋒利的刀沿著每根骨頭之間的關節，小心地將火雞切塊。
This recipe calls for a jointed rabbit, cut into four equal pieces.
這道食譜需要使用切塊的兔肉，分成大小相等的四塊。
文法句型
joint + [whole animal or large cut of meat on the bone]
用法筆記
The object is typically a whole bird, rabbit, or a large piece of meat that still contains bones. This verb is more common in British English cooking contexts; American English often uses 'cut up' for poultry.
常見錯誤
joint — 名詞
- jointsingular
- jointsplural
1. the meeting point of a pair of bones inside the body, which allows you to bend o
關節
骨骼連接處，可活動部位
the meeting point of a pair of bones inside the body, which allows you to bend or turn your arms, legs, or other parts
Aarav felt a sharp pain in his knee joint after running ten kilometres.
Aarav 在跑了十公里後，感到膝關節一陣劇痛。
knee / hip / shoulder + joint
The doctor explained that the hip joint can wear down over time.
醫生解釋說，髖關節會隨著時間而磨損。
passive: can wear down
After sleeping in an awkward position, Élise found her shoulder joint was stiff.
Élise 睡姿不當，醒來發現肩關節僵硬。
As we grow older, the cartilage in our joints can become thinner.
隨著年齡增長，我們關節中的軟骨會變薄。
Regular swimming helps keep the joints flexible and strong.
定期游泳有助於保持關節靈活有力。
- articulation
formal medical term for the point where bones connect
- hinge
informal comparison, used especially for elbow and knee joints that bend like a door hinge
文法句型
joint + noun (e.g. knee joint)
adjective + joint
常見錯誤
2. a condition in which the bones that meet at a joint have been pushed out of thei
脫臼
關節骨頭移位
a condition in which the bones that meet at a joint have been pushed out of their normal position, usually due to an accident or injury
The rugby player fell badly and put his elbow joint out of joint.
這位橄欖球員重重摔倒在地，肘關節脫臼了。
fixed phrase: out of joint
After the car accident, Sivan's shoulder was out of joint and needed surgery.
車禍發生後，Sivan 的肩膀脫臼了，需要動手術。
When a finger is out of joint, a doctor can push it back into place.
手指脫臼時，醫生可以把它推回原位。
The X-ray showed his knee was out of joint, with the bone pushed sideways.
X 光片顯示他的膝蓋脫臼，骨頭已偏移到側面。
- dislocation
the medical noun for the condition, used more formally
- slipped joint
informal term, often used for minor dislocations of fingers or knees
文法句型
be out of joint
put / force + noun + out of joint
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed phrase 'out of joint'. The phrase can also be used figuratively to describe a system or situation that is in disorder.
3. the place where two separate parts or surfaces are joined together, such as in p
接合處；接口
兩個零件連接的部位
the place where two separate parts or surfaces are joined together, such as in pipes, walls, or structures
The plumber sealed the pipe joint with strong tape to stop the leak.
水電工用強力膠帶封住水管接口，阻止漏水。
pipe joint — common collocation
Jin examined the rail joint to make sure the two tracks were properly aligned.
Jin 檢查了鐵軌的接合處，確認兩條軌道對齊。
Water was dripping from a loose joint in the ceiling pipe.
水從天花板水管的一個鬆脫接口處滴下來。
The wooden frame was strong at every joint where the beams met.
木頭框架在每一處梁柱相接的位置都很牢固。
- gap
a space where two parts do not meet or are separated
文法句型
joint + between + plural noun
adjective + joint
4. a large section of meat, often containing a bone, that is roasted and served as
大塊肉
整塊烹調的大塊肉
a large section of meat, often containing a bone, that is roasted and served as a single piece
Felipe roasted a leg of lamb joint for the family dinner on Sunday.
Felipe 烤了一大塊羊腿肉，作為週日的家庭晚餐。
leg of lamb joint — meat-type collocation
The butcher prepared a large beef joint for the Christmas meal.
肉販準備了一大塊牛肉，作為聖誕大餐的主菜。
A pork joint with crispy skin is a favourite Sunday dish in many homes.
帶脆皮的大塊豬肉是許多家庭喜愛的週日菜餚。
Elena placed the chicken joint in the oven and let it cook for two hours.
她把整塊雞肉放進烤箱，烤了兩個小時。
文法句型
type of meat + joint
joint of + meat type
用法筆記
Common in British English for a large piece of meat roasted as the main dish for a meal, especially on Sundays.
5. a single serving-size piece of meat that still has a bone attached, used for gri
帶骨肉塊
附有骨頭的分切肉塊
a single serving-size piece of meat that still has a bone attached, used for grilling or roasting
Hugo ordered a lamb joint with the bone still in for extra flavour.
Hugo 點了一份帶骨羊肉，覺得骨頭能增添風味。
lamb joint with the bone still in
The recipe calls for a chicken joint, including the leg and thigh.
食譜上說要用一塊帶骨雞肉，包含雞腿和雞大腿。
Tendai grilled the pork joints over charcoal until they were golden brown.
Tendai 把帶骨豬肉塊放在木炭上烤，烤到金黃色為止。
A beef joint with the bone adds richness to the soup as it simmers.
帶骨的牛肉塊在慢煮時能讓湯頭更濃郁。
文法句型
type of meat + joint
joint of + animal part
用法筆記
This sense refers to individual serving-sized cuts with bone, whereas sense 4 ('LARGE CUT') refers to a large piece intended for roasting whole.
常見錯誤
6. a small, casual restaurant or bar, especially one that is inexpensive and serves
平價餐館
價格便宜、氣氛輕鬆的餐飲店
a small, casual restaurant or bar, especially one that is inexpensive and serves simple food
We grabbed dinner at a pizza joint near the station before catching our train.
我們在火車站附近一家披薩店匆匆吃了晚餐，然後趕上火車。
pizza / burger / taco + joint
The sushi joint around the corner is always busy at lunchtime.
轉角那家壽司店午餐時間總是很忙。
Aarav and his friends met at their favourite burger joint to celebrate his promotion.
Aarav 和朋友們在他們最喜歡的漢堡店碰面，慶祝他升職。
There is a small taco joint on Fifth Street with good food under five dollars.
第五街上有一家小型墨西哥塔可店，不到五美元就能吃到不錯的食物。
- fine dining restaurant
formal, expensive restaurant with high-quality service and food
文法句型
food type + joint
place name + joint
用法筆記
Informal, positive or neutral in tone. Used for unpretentious places that serve a specific type of food. More casual than 'restaurant'.
7. a bar, club, or other entertainment place that has a reputation for being dirty,
聲色場所
名聲不好的娛樂場所
a bar, club, or other entertainment place that has a reputation for being dirty, unsafe, or connected with illegal activities
Tendai found a smoky jazz joint in the old part of the city.
Tendai 在老城區找到了一家煙霧瀰漫的爵士酒吧。
collocation: jazz joint / smoky joint
The police raided the joint after neighbours complained about the noise.
警方在鄰居投訴噪音後，突擊搜查了那家聲色場所。
Eve's uncle used to run a little gambling joint behind the market.
Eve 的叔叔以前在市場後面經營一家小賭場。
That run-down joint on Elm Street sells drinks to people who are underage.
Elm 街上那家破舊的場所會賣酒給未成年的人。
文法句型
often used with adjectives describing the type of place
用法筆記
This sense is always negative — it suggests the place is of low quality or involved in shady business. Use it only in informal speech and writing.
8. a prison, especially one where living conditions are uncomfortable or unpleasant
監獄
監獄的俗稱
a prison, especially one where living conditions are uncomfortable or unpleasant
Hana spent three years in the joint for a crime she did not commit.
Hana 為了一樁她沒犯下的罪在監獄裡待了三年。
collocation: in the joint
After the robbery, Justin knew he was headed straight to the joint.
搶劫之後，Justin 知道自己即將直接被送進監獄。
Emre's older brother warned him that life in the joint was no joke.
Emre 的哥哥警告他，監獄裡的生活可不是鬧著玩的。
The prison report described conditions in the joint as overcrowded and dirty.
監獄報告描述那裡的環境既擁擠又骯髒。
文法句型
in the joint
the joint
用法筆記
Almost always used with the definite article ('the joint') when referring to prison in general. The word carries a tough, informal tone and is common in crime fiction and spoken slang.
常見錯誤
9. a cigarette made with the dried leaves of the cannabis plant, usually smoked for
大麻菸
含有大麻的香菸
a cigarette made with the dried leaves of the cannabis plant, usually smoked for their intoxicating effects
Yael rolled a joint and passed it to her friend at the party.
Yael 捲了一支大麻菸，在派對上遞給她的朋友。
collocation: roll a joint
The police found three joints in the glove compartment of the car.
警方在汽車的手套箱裡找到了三支大麻菸。
Manuela took a long drag from the joint and held the smoke in her lungs.
Manuela 深深吸了一口大麻菸，把煙留在肺裡。
At the concert, people were passing joints around the crowd.
演唱會上，人群之間互相傳遞著大麻菸。
Ravindra's father caught him smoking a joint in the backyard shed.
Ravindra 的父親在後院棚子裡抓到他正在抽大麻菸。
文法句型
roll a joint
smoke a joint
pass a joint
用法筆記
This sense is very common in informal English but is avoided in formal writing. The term is associated with cannabis culture and recreational use. Do not confuse with 'cigarette' — a joint contains cannabis, not tobacco (though some mix both).
常見錯誤
joint — 形容詞
- jointpositive
- jointercomparative
- jointestsuperlative
1. describes something in which several people or groups participate equally, shari
聯合；共同
多方共同擁有或參與的
describes something in which several people or groups participate equally, sharing ownership, effort, or responsibility
The two companies signed a joint agreement to develop new battery technology.
這兩家公司簽署了一項聯合協議，共同開發新的電池技術。
collocation: joint agreement
Hamza and his sister share a joint bank account to save for emergencies.
Hamza 和他的妹妹共用一個聯名銀行帳戶，以便為緊急情況存錢。
collocation: joint bank account
A joint effort by the neighbours made the community garden bloom in spring.
鄰居們的聯合努力讓社區花園在春天綻放。
The report was a joint publication from three university research teams.
這份報告是三所大學研究團隊的聯合出版物。
Valentina and Takeshi made a joint decision to move their company to Taipei.
Valentina 和 Takeshi 共同決定將他們的公司搬到台北。
- shared
most neutral and common; can describe any resource divided among people
- mutual
emphasises a reciprocal relationship (mutual respect, mutual benefit)
- collective
stresses group action or responsibility rather than individuals
- combined
focuses on things brought together (combined effort, combined resources)
- individual
done by or belonging to one person alone
- sole
exclusive ownership or responsibility (sole owner, sole charge)
文法句型
joint + noun
用法筆記
Typically used before a noun (attributive position). Common in business, legal, and family contexts — for example, joint account, joint venture, joint custody.