march
/mɑːtʃ/ (bre, ipa) · [mˈɑrtʃ] /mɑːrtʃ/ (ame, ipa) · [mˈɑrtʃ] /ˈmärch/ (ame, mw)
march — 名詞
- marchsingular
- marchesplural
1. a public event where many people walk together to oppose something or support a
示威遊行
群眾步行表達訴求的公開活動
a public event where many people walk together to oppose something or support a cause.
Thousands of farmers joined a march to demand lower fuel prices.
成千上萬的農民加入遊行，要求降低燃料價格。
join a march to + verb
Police closed the bridge before the student march reached downtown.
在學生遊行抵達市中心前，警方先封閉了那座橋。
Devika carried a bright banner at the women's rights march on Saturday.
Devika 在週六的婦女權益遊行中舉著一面鮮豔的布條。
After the speech, the crowd set off on a silent march through the rain.
演說結束後，人群冒著雨展開了一場安靜的遊行。
- demonstration
slightly more formal, but very close in meaning
- protest
broader word that can also mean a spoken or written objection
- rally
often centers more on gathering and speeches than on walking
文法句型
a march + against + issue
go on a march
join a march
用法筆記
Often followed by against to name the target of the protest. This sense focuses on the public event itself, not on the music or the way people step.
常見錯誤
2. a tune written for people to move in step to, with a clear, driving rhythm.
進行曲
配合行進節奏演奏的樂曲
a tune written for people to move in step to, with a clear, driving rhythm.
The band played a lively march as the graduates entered the hall.
畢業生走進禮堂時，樂隊演奏了一首輕快的進行曲。
play a march
Hana practices the snare drum part from a military march after school.
Hana 放學後會練習一首軍樂進行曲的小鼓聲部。
The parade began when the brass players struck up a familiar march.
銅管樂手一奏起熟悉的進行曲，遊行隊伍就開始前進了。
A slow funeral march drifted across the church before the service started.
儀式開始前，一首緩慢的葬禮進行曲飄過教堂。
- processional
used especially for ceremonial music played while people enter or move forward
- tune
much broader and less specific
文法句型
play a march
a funeral march
a military march
用法筆記
Usually appears with words like play, hear, or strike up. It names the tune itself, not the people walking.
3. the action or stretch of moving forward in regular, matched steps, especially as
行軍；齊步走
整齊步伐前進的行動或路程
the action or stretch of moving forward in regular, matched steps, especially as a group.
The captain stopped the march when one soldier twisted an ankle.
有一名士兵扭傷腳踝後，隊長叫停了這段行軍。
stop the march
Hours of hard march left mud on every boot in the unit.
長時間的艱苦行軍讓全隊每雙靴子都沾滿了泥巴。
The children copied the drumbeat and turned their walk into a march.
孩子們模仿鼓點，把原本的走路變成了齊步走。
By noon, the long march across the training ground felt endless.
到了中午，穿越訓練場的那段長途行軍讓人覺得沒完沒了。
文法句型
a long march
go on a march
hours of march
用法筆記
This sense refers to the movement itself or to one stretch of that movement. Unlike sense 1, it does not imply a protest or public message.
常見錯誤
4. in the phrase on the march, used for troops or groups that have already started
行軍中
已開始朝目的地前進
in the phrase on the march, used for troops or groups that have already started moving toward a place.
At dawn, the army was on the march again after only three hours of rest.
天一亮，軍隊在只休息三小時後又重新上路行軍。
be on the march
The rescue team went on the march as soon as the radio message arrived.
無線電訊息一到，救援隊就立刻上路行軍。
By sunset, the column was still on the march toward the border town.
到日落時，那支縱隊仍在朝邊境小鎮行軍中。
Once the signal came, the soldiers were on the march within minutes.
一收到信號，士兵們幾分鐘內就進入行軍中狀態。
- halted
no longer moving forward
文法句型
be on the march
用法筆記
Used almost only in the set phrase on the march. It refers to active movement already under way, not to progress in a figurative sense.
5. the continuing spread, growth, or forward progress of a change, force, or idea o
進展；擴張
勢力、疾病或變化持續擴大
the continuing spread, growth, or forward progress of a change, force, or idea over time.
Many parents worry about the march of online rumors among young children.
許多家長擔心網路謠言在年幼孩子之間不斷擴張。
the march of + noun
The reform movement is on the march in several major cities now.
這場改革運動目前正在幾個大城市持續進展。
be on the march (figurative)
Doctors tried to slow the march of the disease with new treatment.
醫師們試著用新療法減緩疾病的擴張。
The march of technology has changed how small shops take payments.
科技的進展改變了小店收款的方式。
文法句型
the march of + noun
be on the march
用法筆記
Often appears with abstract subjects like progress, technology, disease, or reform. Unlike sense 4, this sense is usually figurative rather than about people physically walking.
march — 動詞
- marchpresent simple I / you / we / they
- marcheshe / she / it
- marchedpast simple
- marching-ing form
1. to walk somewhere with long, firm steps that show purpose, impatience, or anger.
快步走
帶著怒氣或決心快步前進
to walk somewhere with long, firm steps that show purpose, impatience, or anger.
Roya marched into the office and demanded an explanation at once.
Roya 快步走進辦公室，立刻要求對方給個解釋。
march into + place
Eric marched across the kitchen after hearing the smoke alarm.
Eric 聽見煙霧警報後，立刻快步穿過廚房。
Tamar marched out of the meeting when her idea was laughed at.
當自己的點子被嘲笑時，Tamar 氣沖沖地快步走出會議室。
The little boy marched upstairs, still upset about the broken toy.
那個小男孩還在為壞掉的玩具生氣，便快步走上樓去。
文法句型
march + into + place
march + out of + place
march + across + place
用法筆記
Common with place phrases like into the room or out of the office. It often suggests visible emotion, especially anger or determination.
常見錯誤
2. to go through streets with many other people to show opposition to a law, decisi
遊行抗議
以遊行方式公開反對某事
to go through streets with many other people to show opposition to a law, decision, or condition.
Workers marched through the capital to oppose the pension cuts.
工人們在首都遊行抗議，以反對退休金削減。
march through + place
Students plan to march on Friday after the tuition vote.
學費投票結束後，學生們計畫在星期五上街遊行抗議。
Paloma marched with her neighbors after the river was polluted.
河川受到污染後，Paloma 和鄰居們一起遊行抗議。
Thousands marched against the curfew despite the heavy rain.
儘管下著大雨，仍有成千上萬的人遊行抗議宵禁。
- demonstrate
slightly more formal and often used in news reports
- protest
broader word that can cover marching or other kinds of opposition
- rally
focuses more on gathering than on moving along a route
文法句型
march + against + issue
march + through + place
march + with + group
用法筆記
This sense describes collective public protest. It is often followed by against for the target of opposition or through for the route.
常見錯誤
3. to go forward in a line using even, soldier-like steps.
列隊行進
用整齊僵直步伐前進
to go forward in a line using even, soldier-like steps.
The band marched onto the field in perfect time with the drums.
樂隊跟著鼓聲整齊地列隊行進到球場上。
march onto + place
Christopher marched past the flag with the rest of the unit.
Christopher 和隊伍其他人一起列隊行進經過旗幟。
march past + noun
Children laughed as they marched around the yard like tiny soldiers.
孩子們一邊笑，一邊像小士兵一樣在院子裡列隊行進。
Each team marched behind its sign during the opening ceremony.
開幕典禮時，每一隊都跟在自己的牌子後面列隊行進。
文法句型
march + onto + place
march + past + noun
march + around + place
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense is about the style of stepping rather than emotion. It often appears with bands, soldiers, or formal ceremonies.
常見錯誤
4. to make someone move with you, or to send people forward in marching order, ofte
押送；令行進
強迫某人前進或列隊移動
to make someone move with you, or to send people forward in marching order, often by force or command.
Guards marched the prisoners back to the trucks before sunrise.
天還沒亮，警衛就把囚犯押送回卡車旁。
march + someone + to + place
The teacher marched two noisy boys to the principal's office.
老師把兩個吵鬧的男孩押送到校長室。
An officer marched fresh recruits across the square for inspection.
軍官命新兵列隊行進穿過廣場，接受檢查。
The crew marched the visitors out after the fire alarm sounded.
火警警報響起後，工作人員把訪客押送出去。
文法句型
march + someone + to + place
march + someone + out
march + group + across + place
用法筆記
The object is usually a person or group being directed. It can describe literal physical force or a strong order that leaves no room to refuse.
常見錯誤
march — 名詞
- marchsingular
- marchesplural
1. the third month in the calendar, coming between late winter and early spring.
三月
位於二月後、四月前的月份
the third month in the calendar, coming between late winter and early spring.
Classes start again in March after the short winter break.
短暫的寒假結束後，課程會在三月重新開始。
in March
Leo was born in March, so his birthday often falls during exams.
Leo 生於三月，所以他的生日常落在考試期間。
Cherry trees near the station usually flower in late March.
車站附近的櫻花樹通常會在三月底開花。
The shop lowers coat prices in March when the weather begins to warm.
天氣開始回暖時，這家店會在三月調降外套價格。
文法句型
in March
next March
late March
用法筆記
Always written with a capital M. It is usually used without the before it, unless you are naming a specific March in context.