leapt
leapt — 名詞
1. A sudden and significant step forward in the level, quality, or amount of someth
重大進展
突然的大幅進步或改變
A sudden and significant step forward in the level, quality, or amount of something, such as technology, business performance, or personal ability.
The new battery technology represents a huge leap forward in electric car design.
這項新的電池技術代表電動車設計向前邁進了一大步。
collocation: leap forward (progress)
Moving from assistant to department head was a big leap in Mert's career.
從助理晉升為部門主管，是 Mert 職涯中的一大躍進。
collocation: big leap in (progress)
The country made a remarkable leap from poverty to relative prosperity in one decade.
這個國家在十年內從貧窮大幅躍進到相對繁榮。
For many students, studying abroad is a big leap into a completely new way of life.
對許多學生來說，出國留學是踏入全新生活方式的一大步。
- jump
more general and can be physical or figurative; 'leap' often suggests a greater distance or impact
- surge
suggests a powerful forward movement, often in amounts or numbers
- breakthrough
emphasises overcoming a barrier or limitation
用法筆記
Often used in the phrase 'leap forward' to describe progress, or 'quantum leap' for a very dramatic improvement.
常見錯誤
2. An action in which a person, animal, or thing pushes off a surface and moves qui
跳躍
從地面跳起的動作
An action in which a person, animal, or thing pushes off a surface and moves quickly through the air from one place to another.
The deer cleared the fence with a single graceful leap.
那隻鹿以一記優雅的跳躍越過了圍籬。
collocation: with a ... leap (manner)
Lucía took a running leap and landed safely on the other side of the ditch.
Lucía 助跑一躍，安全落在水溝的另一邊。
collocation: running leap
With a sudden leap, the frog escaped from the snake's reach.
青蛙突然一跳，逃出了蛇的攻擊範圍。
The dancer's final leap carried her across the entire stage.
舞者最後一跳，飛越了整座舞台。
3. The physical distance or space that is travelled or crossed during a single jump
跳越距離
一跳所跨越的空間
The physical distance or space that is travelled or crossed during a single jump.
The athlete's winning leap measured two metres and thirty centimetres.
那位運動員的致勝一跳，測量距離為二點三公尺。
measured distance
A small leap of just half a metre was enough to cross the narrow stream.
只需半公尺的一小跳，就足以越過那條狹窄的小溪。
The kangaroo's leap covered more than eight metres in a single bound.
袋鼠一躍可達八公尺以上的距離。
The long-jump record at the school was a leap of nearly six metres.
該校的跳遠紀錄是將近六公尺的一躍。
用法筆記
This sense is primarily used in sports and measurement contexts. Compare with JUMPING MOVE (sense 2), which describes the action itself rather than the distance covered.
leapt — 動詞
- leaptpresent simple I / you / we / they
- leapts3rd person singular
- leapting-ing form
- leaptedpast simple
1. To push your body off the ground or another surface and move quickly through the
跳躍；躍過
用力從地面跳起移動
To push your body off the ground or another surface and move quickly through the air, often in order to reach a different place or clear an obstacle.
Linh leapt over the low garden wall and ran after the dog.
Linh 躍過低矮的花園圍牆，追著狗跑了出去。
leap + over + obstacle
The firefighter leapt from the burning balcony into the safety net below.
消防員從燃燒的陽台跳進下面的安全網。
leap + from + [place] + into + [place]
As the train doors began to close, Eitan leapt onto the platform just in time.
就在火車門開始關閉時，Eitan 及時跳上了月臺。
The cat leapt off the kitchen counter when it heard the loud noise.
貓聽到巨響，從廚房流理臺上跳了下來。
Pedro leapt across the narrow stream and landed safely on the grassy bank.
Pedro 一躍越過狹窄的小溪，安全降落在長滿青草的岸邊。
文法句型
leap + preposition (over/across/from/into/onto)
用法筆記
Frequently paired with prepositions such as over, across, from, into, onto, and off to specify direction or destination. 'Leapt' is the standard past-tense form in British English; 'leaped' is more common in American English.
常見錯誤
2. To act immediately and with great urgency in order to offer help, protection, or
急忙援助
迅速出手幫忙或保護
To act immediately and with great urgency in order to offer help, protection, or support to someone in need.
When the elderly woman slipped on the icy pavement, Sade leapt to her feet and rushed over to help.
那位老太太在人行道上滑倒時，Sade 立刻跳起來趕過去幫忙。
leap to + possessive + feet (stand up quickly)
The lawyer leapt to the defendant's defence when the prosecutor made unfair remarks.
檢察官發表不當言論時，那位律師立刻跳出來為被告辯護。
leap to someone's defence
Hearing a child cry for help, Eric leapt to the rescue without a moment's hesitation.
Eric 聽到有孩子喊救命，毫不猶豫地趕去救援。
The local community leapt to raise money for the family whose home had burned down.
當地社區迅速動員，為房子燒毀的那個家庭募款。
- hesitate
to pause before acting, the opposite of immediate action
文法句型
leap to + noun (defence/aid/rescue/someone's side)
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used in fixed expressions such as 'leap to someone's defence', 'leap to the rescue', or 'leap to someone's aid'. It rarely appears outside these patterns.
3. To reach a state of widespread recognition, fame, or importance very suddenly, o
一舉成名
突然獲得名聲或地位
To reach a state of widespread recognition, fame, or importance very suddenly, often because of a single achievement or event.
The young singer leapt to fame overnight after her performance video was shared millions of times.
那位年輕歌手的表演影片被分享了數百萬次後，一夜之間一舉成名。
leap to fame
A small tech company leapt to prominence when its social media app became a global hit.
一家小型科技公司因社群媒體應用程式在全球爆紅而迅速聲名大噪。
leap to prominence
Sayaka leapt into the public spotlight after winning the national cooking competition.
Sayaka 贏得全國烹飪比賽後，一舉成為公眾焦點。
The unknown novelist leapt from obscurity to bestseller status in less than a month.
那位默默無聞的小說家在不到一個月內，從沒沒無聞一躍成為暢銷書作家。
- fade
to gradually become less famous or important
文法句型
leap to + noun (fame/prominence/attention/stardom)
用法筆記
Most common in the fixed expressions 'leap to fame' and 'leap to prominence'. The leap typically happens because of a single breakthrough event, not gradual effort.
4. To increase, rise, or grow by a very large amount in a short period of time, esp
飆升；激增
在短期內大幅增加
To increase, rise, or grow by a very large amount in a short period of time, especially in price, value, temperature, or rate.
House prices in the neighbourhood leapt by nearly thirty percent over the course of one year.
那個社區的房價在一年之內飆升了近百分之三十。
leap + by + percentage
The company's share price leapt after the announcement of a groundbreaking new product.
該公司在宣布了一項突破性新產品後，股價應聲大漲。
Temperatures leapt from twelve degrees to thirty-five degrees in just two spring days.
氣溫在僅僅兩天的春天裡，從十二度飆升到三十五度。
Emre's monthly electricity bill leapt from sixty dollars to over a hundred dollars after the recent price increase.
Emre 的每月電費在最近的漲價後，從六十美元暴增到超過一百美元。
The number of online orders leapt by more than double after the advertising campaign began.
廣告活動開始後，線上訂單數量激增了一倍以上。
文法句型
leap + by + amount
leap + from...to...
用法筆記
Typically used with numbers, percentages, or specific amounts to show the scale of increase.
常見錯誤
5. To move suddenly and without warning from one topic, state, condition, or situat
突然轉換
突然從一個話題跳到另一個
To move suddenly and without warning from one topic, state, condition, or situation to another that is very different.
During the staff meeting, the manager leapt from discussing sales targets to criticising the office layout.
在員工會議上，經理突然從討論銷售目標轉到批評辦公室格局。
leap + from...to... (topic shift)
Ziad's mind leapt from worrying about his exam to remembering a funny joke his friend had told him.
Ziad 的心思從擔心考試，突然跳到想起朋友跟他說過的一個好笑話。
The novel leapt between two different centuries without any clear transition between chapters.
這本小說在兩個不同的世紀之間跳來跳去，章節之間沒有任何清楚的過渡。
At dinner, Zuri suddenly leapt into a discussion about the best ramen shops, even though nobody had mentioned food before.
晚餐時，Zuri 突然聊起哪家拉麵店最好吃，但之前根本沒人提到食物。
文法句型
leap + from + [state/topic] + to + [state/topic]
用法筆記
Often carries a mildly negative connotation suggesting a lack of logical connection. Contrast with SUDDEN FAME (sense 3), which describes a rise in status, not a change of state.