matches
matches — 動詞
- matchespresent simple I / you / we / they
- matcheses3rd person singular
- matchesing-ing form
- matchesedpast simple
1. to equal or surpass another in ability, speed, or achievement, particularly unde
匹敵
在品質或能力上比得上
to equal or surpass another in ability, speed, or achievement, particularly under competitive conditions
Amara's speed on the court was hard to match, even for the older players.
Amara 在球場上的速度很難匹敵，連資深球員也趕不上。
passive: be hard to match
The new cafe tries to match the quality of the famous bakery across the street.
這家新咖啡館試圖在品質上匹敵街對面的知名烘焙坊。
No other runner could match Kofi's time in the hundred-metre race.
百米賽跑中，沒有其他跑者能匹敵 Kofi 的成績。
Our team's defence matched the visitors' attack throughout the second half of the game.
我們球隊的防守在下半場完全匹敵對手的攻勢。
The Hungarian swimmer matched the world record set by her rival two years ago.
那位匈牙利游泳選手追平了對手兩年前創下的世界紀錄。
- equal
more formal; emphasises reaching the same standard
- rival
suggests active competition or the ability to challenge
- keep pace with
phrasal verb; focuses on not falling behind over time
- fall behind
to become less successful or slower than
文法句型
match + noun phrase
match + each other
no one can match + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in negative constructions ('can't match', 'no one can match') to emphasise that someone or something is the best.
常見錯誤
2. to be similar to or combine well with something else in colour, design, or style
搭配
顏色或款式彼此協調好看
to be similar to or combine well with something else in colour, design, or style, so that the overall appearance looks pleasant
The blue curtains match the colour of the sofa perfectly.
藍色窗簾和沙發的顏色搭配得剛剛好。
match + noun phrase (colour match)
Her red shoes and bag do not really match, but she likes the look anyway.
她的紅鞋子和紅包包其實不太搭，但她就是喜歡這樣穿。
intransitive: two items + match
I love how the stripes on your scarf match the pattern of your dress.
我好喜歡你圍巾上的條紋和洋裝的花樣搭配起來的樣子。
The new wallpaper does not match the old furniture in the living room at all.
新壁紙和客廳的舊家具一點也不搭。
Chen chose a tie that matched the colour of his shirt for the wedding party.
Chen 選了一條和襯衫顏色搭配的領帶去參加婚禮。
- go with
informal phrasal verb, very common in everyday speech
- coordinate with
more formal; suggests deliberate planning of colours or styles
- clash
colours or designs that look unattractive together
文法句型
match + noun phrase
[item A] + matches + [item B]
[items] + match
常見錯誤
3. to find or create a connection between two people or things that are appropriate
配對
將合適的人事物組合在一起
to find or create a connection between two people or things that are appropriate for each other, such as pairing a worker with a job, a volunteer with an organisation, or a student with a mentor
The charity matched each new donor with a family in need of support.
該慈善機構將每位新捐款人與需要幫助的家庭配對。
match + noun + with + noun
The website matches job seekers to the best positions based on their skills and experience.
這個網站根據求職者的技能和經驗，將他們配對到最合適的職位。
Our dating app matches people who share the same interests and values.
我們的交友軟體把興趣和價值觀相同的人配對在一起。
The teacher matched the younger students with older mentors for the reading project.
老師將年紀較小的學生與較年長的導師配對，一起進行閱讀計畫。
Diego was matched with a host family who lived near his university.
Diego 被配對到一個住在學校附近的寄宿家庭。
文法句型
match + noun + with + noun
match + noun + to + noun
be matched with + noun
常見錯誤
matches — 名詞
- matchessingular
- matchesesplural
1. a planned event where two individuals or groups face one another in games such a
比賽
雙方對抗的體育競賽
a planned event where two individuals or groups face one another in games such as football, tennis, or chess.
Quinn scored the winning goal in the final football match of the season.
Quinn 在本季的最後一場足球比賽中踢進了致勝球。
match between + opponents in sports contexts
The chess match between Ayesha and Selim lasted for over four hours.
Ayesha 和 Selim 之間的西洋棋比賽持續了四個多小時。
Renata has won every tennis match she has played so far this year.
Renata 今年到目前為止贏下了每一場網球比賽。
Heavy rain forced the referee to stop the match in the second half.
大雨迫使裁判在下半場中止了比賽。
Piotr and his father watched the boxing match together on television.
Piotr 和父親一起在電視上觀看了那場拳擊比賽。
文法句型
match between + opponents
match against + opponent
用法筆記
Often followed by 'between' to name the opponents or 'against' for one side: 'a match between Brazil and Argentina', 'a match against the champions'.
常見錯誤
2. the player whose performance in a particular contest is judged to be the stronge
最佳選手
比賽中表現最好的參賽者
the player whose performance in a particular contest is judged to be the strongest or most impressive, often receiving an award for it.
After scoring a hat-trick, Sivan was named the match by the sportswriters.
Sivan 上演帽子戲法後，被體育記者選為最佳選手。
be named the match for top performer award
Jiwoo played so well that everyone agreed she was clearly the match.
Jiwoo 表現得太出色了，每個人都同意她顯然是最佳選手。
Quan's coach told reporters he deserved player of the match for his team.
Quan 的教練告訴記者，他理應獲選為該隊的單場最佳球員。
Femi received a trophy after being chosen as player of the match by the judges.
Femi 被評審選為單場最佳球員，並獲得了一座獎盃。
The crowd disagreed with the decision and booed when Zuri was named the match.
觀眾不認同這個決定，當 Zuri 被選為最佳選手時發出了噓聲。
- man of the match
more common traditional phrase, though it uses a gendered term
- player of the match
gender-neutral alternative to 'man of the match'
文法句型
be the match (informal)
3. a short slender stick with a chemical tip that bursts into flame when scraped ac
火柴
點火用的細小木棒或紙板
a short slender stick with a chemical tip that bursts into flame when scraped across a rough strip.
Anna struck a match against the box and lit the candle on the table.
Anna 在火柴盒上劃了一根火柴，點燃了桌上的蠟燭。
strike a match against + rough surface
The campers ran out of matches and could not start a fire that night.
露營者用光了火柴，那天晚上無法生火。
A box of matches sat on the shelf next to the old kitchen stove.
一盒火柴放在舊廚房爐子旁邊的架子上。
Quinn searched every pocket but could not find a single dry match.
Quinn 翻遍了每個口袋，但找不到一根乾的火柴。
Never leave matches where small children can easily reach them.
千萬不要把火柴放在小孩子容易拿到的地方。
Hui held a burning match close to the wick to light the oil lamp.
Hui 將燃燒的火柴靠近燈芯，點亮了油燈。
Zuri dropped the lighted match onto the pile of dry leaves by accident.
Zuri 不小心把點燃的火柴掉在一堆枯葉上。
A sudden breeze blew out the match before Femi could light the gas stove.
一陣突然的風吹熄了火柴，Femi 還來不及點燃瓦斯爐。
Selim used a lighted match to carefully melt the wax around the candle base.
Selim 用點燃的火柴小心地融化蠟燭底座周圍的蠟。
A burned match smell filled the dark room where Quinn lit the stove.
燒過火柴的氣味瀰漫在黑暗的房間裡，Quinn 正在點燃爐子。
- matchstick
another word for the same object, especially a wooden one
用法筆記
The verb used with this sense is usually 'strike' (rub a match against a surface to light it). 'Light a match' is also common. When the match is already producing a flame, it is described as a 'burning match', 'lighted match', or 'lit match' — these describe the same object (a match) in an active state of use.
常見錯誤
4. someone or something whose strength, speed, or skill equals that of another, cre
匹敵者；對手
實力相當的人或物
someone or something whose strength, speed, or skill equals that of another, creating a well-balanced pair in a contest or comparison.
The young boxer was a good match for the former champion despite his age.
這位年輕拳擊手雖然年紀較輕，但足以匹敵前任冠軍。
be a match for + equally strong opponent
Sivan thought she was fast until she met her match in the final race.
Sivan 本以為自己很快，直到在決賽中遇到了旗鼓相當的對手。
This small bakery is no real match for the large chain across the street.
這間小麵包店根本不是街對面大型連鎖店的對手。
Anna and Jiwoo were perfect matches on the badminton court, winning doubles easily.
Anna 和 Jiwoo 在羽球場上旗鼓相當，輕鬆贏得雙打比賽。
Piotr knew that the experienced team would be a tough match for his squad.
Piotr 知道那支經驗豐富的隊伍對他的球隊來說是難纏的對手。
- equal
frequently used as a noun meaning someone at the same level
- peer
more formal; someone of the same rank or status
- counterpart
a person or thing that fills a similar role elsewhere
- inferior
someone who is weaker or less skilled
文法句型
be a match for + opponent
meet one's match
用法筆記
Most commonly used in the phrase 'be a match for someone', meaning the person is equally capable in some skill. The idiom 'meet your match' means you finally face someone who is as good as you are.
常見錯誤
5. used only in the fixed phrase 'be no match for' to describe someone or something
遠不如
明顯較弱、無法相比
used only in the fixed phrase 'be no match for' to describe someone or something clearly outclassed by an opponent in strength or skill.
The local runners were no match for the Olympic athletes in the marathon.
當地跑者在馬拉松比賽中遠不如奧運選手。
be no match for — clearly inferior compared to
Quan's old laptop was no match for the new software his office required.
Quan 的舊筆記型電腦的效能遠不如辦公室新軟體的需求。
A small fishing boat is no match for a storm in the open ocean.
在廣闊的海洋中，小漁船遠不如大船那般經得起風暴。
Hui tried to argue but her voice was no match for the angry crowd.
Hui 試圖爭辯，但她的聲音遠比不上憤怒人群的聲勢。
Renata's home-made kite was no match for the strong wind on the cliff.
Renata 自製的風箏根本抵擋不住懸崖上的強風。
文法句型
be no match for + opponent
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the negative fixed phrase 'be no match for', which means 'be much weaker than'. It cannot be used in positive statements with the same meaning.
常見錯誤
6. a thing that has similar qualities or looks attractive when placed together with
相配
與另一物相配的事物
a thing that has similar qualities or looks attractive when placed together with another thing
The blue rug was a perfect match for the cream-coloured sofa in the living room.
那塊藍色地毯和客廳的米色沙發非常搭配。
a perfect match for [something]
Lien chose a red cushion that was a good match for her grandmother's old armchair.
Lien 選了一個紅色靠墊，和她祖母的舊扶手椅很搭配。
The dark wooden table is an excellent match for the chairs from the antique shop.
那張深色木桌和古董店買回來的椅子搭配得非常好。
Ayesha chose soft yellow walls as a good match for her grey sofa.
Ayesha 選擇淺黃色牆壁，因為這種顏色和她的灰色沙發很搭配。
These floral curtains are not a good match for the striped wallpaper in the bedroom.
這些碎花窗簾和臥室裡的條紋壁紙不太搭配。
- complement
focuses on items that bring out the best in each other, like food and wine
- counterpart
more formal; describes one of two matching parts of a whole
文法句型
a + [adjective] + match + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used with adjectives like 'good', 'perfect', 'excellent'. The object of 'for' is typically an object, colour, or design, not a person.
常見錯誤
7. a person who has the right qualities, personality, or interests to form a succes
般配
適合談戀愛或結婚的對象
a person who has the right qualities, personality, or interests to form a successful romantic relationship with another person
Justin knew he and Salma were a perfect match after chatting about travel and books.
Justin 覺得他和 Salma 很般配，聊過旅遊和書本之後更加確定。
a perfect match for [somebody] — romantic suitability
The matchmaker introduced Wei to several people before finding a good match for him.
媒人幫 Wei 介紹了幾個人，才找到一位和他很般配的對象。
Elena knew Luis was not a good match — she wanted to settle down.
Elena 知道 Luis 和她並不相配——她想安定下來，他卻想四處旅行。
After her divorce, Mei looked for a match who shared her views on children.
離婚後，Mei 尋找一位在教養孩子方面與她觀念相配的對象。
Talia's family thought Hiro was a good match for her with similar background and goals.
Talia 的家人覺得 Hiro 和她很般配，因為兩人的背景和目標相似。
- soulmate
more emotional and idealistic; suggests a deep spiritual connection
- perfect partner
broader than 'match', can include business or activity partners
- mismatch
two people who are not suitable for each other
文法句型
a + [adjective] + match + for + person
用法筆記
Subject is usually a specific person being evaluated as a romantic partner. Often appears in discussions about marriage, dating, or arranged introductions. Contrast with sense 9, which describes two people as a well-suited pair rather than one person's suitability for another.
常見錯誤
8. a pair of individuals or objects that form an excellent combination when joined
絕配
組合在一起效果極佳的兩個事物或人
a pair of individuals or objects that form an excellent combination when joined together, creating a satisfying result
The Italian chef and the owner were a perfect match for the new bistro.
那位義大利主廚和老闆對這家新小餐館來說是絕配。
The red wine and the cheese were a wonderful match at the dinner party.
紅酒和起司是絕配，在晚宴上大受歡迎。
a wonderful match — two items as a pair
The two designers were an excellent match — one creative, the other technical.
那兩位設計師是絕配——一位有創意，另一位有技術能力。
Ayana and Nellie proved to be a surprising match in tennis with very different styles.
Ayana 和 Nellie 在網球比賽中球風截然不同，搭配起來卻出奇地好。
The old wooden table and metal chairs were an unlikely match yet looked beautiful together.
舊木桌和金屬椅看似不搭，放在一起卻很美。
- perfect pair
less formal; commonly used for both people and objects
- ideal combination
more formal; used especially for abstract qualities or business partnerships
- mismatch
two things or people that do not work well together
- odd couple
informal; two people who seem unlikely to get along but sometimes do
文法句型
X and Y are a + [adjective] + match
用法筆記
Subject must be two or more entities evaluated as a unit. Contrast with sense 7, where the focus is on one thing's relationship to another, and with sense 8, which focuses on romantic suitability of one person for another.