mouth

mouth — 名詞

IPA/maʊθ/
KK[mˈaʊθ]IPA/maʊθ/
  • mouthsingular
  • mouthsplural

1. the part of the face that you use for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing

1.名詞A1
釋義

嘴巴;口

臉部用於進食、說話的器官

the part of the face that you use for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing — it includes the lips, the space behind them, the teeth, the tongue, and the area at the back of the throat where food goes down

例句

Nellie opened her mouth wide so the dentist could check her teeth.

Nellie 張大她的嘴巴,好讓牙醫檢查她的牙齒。

collocation: open one's mouth wide

The doctor asked the child to open his mouth and say Aah.

醫生叫孩子張開嘴巴,說「啊——」。

常見搭配
  • open your mouth
  • close your mouth
  • shut your mouth
  • cover your mouth
  • put something in your mouth
  • take something out of your mouth
同義詞
  • lips

    only the outer edges of the mouth, not the whole oral area

  • jaw

    the bone structure that holds the teeth, not the soft cavity

常見錯誤

She hurt her mouse playing soccer.
She hurt her mouth playing soccer.
'Mouse' (rat) and 'mouth' (face part) sound similar but mean completely different things.

2. the open end or entrance of something hollow or narrow — like a bottle top, the

2.名詞C1
釋義

開口;口部

容器、洞穴或河流的入口處

the open end or entrance of something hollow or narrow — like a bottle top, the opening into a cavern, or the location where a river meets the sea

例句

The mouth of the cave was hidden behind a thick curtain of hanging vines.

洞穴的入口被一層厚厚的藤蔓簾幕遮住了。

collocation: mouth of the cave

Tuan carefully poured water into the mouth of the narrow glass bottle.

Tuan 小心地將水倒入窄玻璃瓶的瓶口。

collocation: mouth of the bottle / container

常見搭配
  • mouth of the cave
  • mouth of the river
  • mouth of the bottle
  • mouth of the tunnel
  • mouth of the jar
同義詞
  • opening

    more general; can refer to any gap, not only an entrance-like opening

  • entrance

    specifically the way into a space, usually a building or cave

  • rim

    the outer edge of a container's opening, not the opening itself

用法筆記

Nearly always follows 'the mouth of [something]' — the noun that names the container, cave, tunnel, or river comes after 'of'. Frequently used in geographic descriptions (river mouths) and container references (bottle mouths).

3. any person in a group that you must provide with food, especially when talking a

3.名詞B2
釋義

需要養活的人

需要被供給食物的人

any person in a group that you must provide with food, especially when talking about how many dependents you are responsible for supporting

例句

With five hungry mouths to feed, the family had to budget very carefully.

家裡有五張嗷嗷待哺的嘴要養,一家人不得不仔細規劃預算。

fixed phrase: mouths to feed

Jabari took extra shifts because he has three more mouths to feed now.

Jabari 接下更多加班,因為他現在多了三張嘴要養。

常見搭配
  • mouths to feed
  • hungry mouths
  • extra mouth
  • another mouth

用法筆記

Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'mouth(s) to feed' — rarely appears outside this expression. The focus is on the cost or burden of providing food, not on the person as an individual.

慣用語

someone who talks a lot about what they plan to do but never actually does it; full of empty boasts

只說不做

Christopher talks about starting his own company every week, but he never does — he is all mouth and no trousers.

The politician promised huge changes during the campaign, but after the election he did nothing. Just all mouth and no trousers.

born into a very wealthy family that gives every advantage in life from the start

含著金湯匙出生

Yael never had to worry about money; she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.

People often assume that any child at that private school was born with a silver spoon in their mouth.

someone looks completely innocent and good-natured, but the expression is usually used when the person is actually sly or mischievous

裝出一副無辜的樣子

She looked at her mother with big eyes, as if butter would not melt in her mouth, right after she had broken the lamp.

Hui smiled sweetly at the teacher — butter would not melt in his mouth — though everyone knew he had started the fight.

by being told directly by another person, rather than through advertising, writing, or the internet

口耳相傳

News of the bakery spread by word of mouth, and soon customers lined up around the block.

The best restaurants in the old town are known only by word of mouth.

to be extremely angry, furious, or agitated about something

暴跳如雷

Karim was foaming at the mouth when he found out someone had scratched his new car.

Fans were foaming at the mouth after the referee made a terrible call in the final minute.

to not say anything about a secret or a sensitive topic; to stay quiet when speaking could cause trouble

閉嘴;守口如瓶

Anya knew the surprise party plan and kept her mouth shut all week.

If Tyler had kept his mouth shut during the meeting, no one would have known about the error.

to create an unpleasant or negative feeling after an experience, especially one that seems unfair or dishonest

留下不好的印象

The way the manager treated his staff left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.

Hearing those rude comments at dinner left a bad taste in Paloma's mouth for the rest of the night.

to cause someone to feel a strong desire to eat something because it looks, smells, or sounds delicious

令人垂涎

The smell of grilled meat coming from the restaurant made Nellie's mouth water.

Just looking at the photos of chocolate cake in the magazine made Tuan's mouth water.

food that is so soft, tender, or delicate that it seems to dissolve without needing to be chewed

入口即化

The steak was cooked so perfectly that it simply melted in her mouth.

These little chocolate cakes almost melt in your mouth — they are incredibly soft.

to start speaking, especially when there is something difficult or risky to say

開口說話

Every time Hari opens his mouth at family dinners, he says something that upsets someone.

Folake wanted to defend herself but was too afraid to open her mouth in front of the judge.

to accidentally say something embarrassing, offensive, or tactless that you immediately regret

說錯話

Christopher really put his foot in his mouth when he asked a woman when her baby was due — she was not pregnant.

I put my foot in my mouth by telling the host that I hated the dish she had just served.

to claim or suggest that someone said something that they did not actually say; to misrepresent what another person has said

曲解某人的話

Stop putting words into my mouth — I never said I wanted to quit my job.

The reporter was accused of putting words into the witness's mouth during the interview.

to talk too much, often in a careless way or about things that should remain private

胡扯;多嘴

Hui tends to run his mouth when he is nervous, telling everyone far too many personal details.

Stop running your mouth about the surprise party, or it will not be a secret anymore.

to speak loudly, recklessly, or boastfully, especially about things one does not know much about or should keep secret

胡亂吹噓

The rookie player shot his mouth off about winning the match, then lost badly.

I wish Jabari would stop shooting his mouth off about our plans before they are confirmed.

to stop talking, especially when someone rudely or annoyingly keeps speaking

閉嘴;住口

Tyler told the loud talker at the cinema to shut his mouth during the film.

Folake wished her little brother would shut his mouth and stop repeating everything she said.

to say exactly what someone else was about to say, as if you read their thoughts

說出某人想說的話

You took the words right out of my mouth — I was just about to suggest the same idea.

When Karim mentioned the need for a new computer system, the boss said he had taken the words out of his mouth.

to be careful about what you say, especially to avoid rude, offensive, or insensitive language

說話小心

You had better watch your mouth around Grandma — she does not like bad language.

The coach told the players to watch their mouths during the press interview.

Someone who talks a lot about doing something but never actually does it because they lack courage.

只說不做

Diego said he would fight, but he's all mouth.

Don't listen to her threats; she's all mouth.

Born into a wealthy family with many advantages.

含著金湯匙出生

Maya was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.

He never had to work hard; he was born with a silver spoon.

Someone appears innocent and kind but is actually not.

裝出一副無辜的樣子

She looks like butter wouldn't melt, but she's tricky.

Brian acts innocent, but butter wouldn't melt in his mouth.

Feeling sad or depressed.

垂頭喪氣

After losing the game, Tom was down in the mouth.

Why are you so down in the mouth today?

Information that comes directly from the person involved, so it is reliable.

從可靠來源直接得知

I heard it straight from the horse's mouth.

The news came from the horse's mouth, so it's true.

Unable to keep secrets; often says things that should not be said.

大嘴巴

Don't tell Sara; she has a big mouth.

He has a big mouth and told everyone the surprise.

Feeling very nervous or frightened about something.

心提到嗓子眼

My heart was in my mouth as I waited for the results.

Her heart was in her mouth when she saw the snake.

To not say anything about a secret or something that could cause trouble.

閉嘴;守口如瓶

You should keep your mouth shut about the plan.

I told him to keep his mouth shut, but he talked.

To make someone feel upset or ashamed after an experience.

留下不好的印象

The argument left a bad taste in my mouth.

That dishonest deal left a nasty taste in everyone's mouth.

To spend all the money you earn on basic needs like food, with nothing left to save.

勉強糊口

Many families live hand to mouth in this city.

After losing his job, he lived from hand to mouth.

To criticize or refuse something that is given to you for free.

對禮物吹毛求疵

When offered free tickets, don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

He complained about the gift, but you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Used when you realize you have said something you should not have said.

都怪我多嘴

Me and my big mouth! I told her about the party.

I mentioned the surprise. Me and my big mouth!

Food that is very soft and delicious to eat.

入口即化

This chocolate cake melts in your mouth.

The steak was so tender it melted in my mouth.

Used when a young child says something surprisingly wise or clever.

童言無忌;小孩說出智慧話

Out of the mouths of babes, my daughter solved the puzzle.

The little boy said, 'Sharing is caring.' Out of the mouths of babes!

To say something that upsets or embarrasses someone by accident.

說錯話;失言

I put my foot in my mouth when I asked about her job.

He put his foot in his mouth by mentioning the divorce.

To show by your actions that you really mean what you say, especially by spending money.

用行動證明;拿出錢來

If you believe in the project, put your money where your mouth is.

He talks about charity, but he won't put his money where his mouth is.

To claim that someone said something when they did not actually say it.

曲解某人的話;硬說某人說過

Don't put words into my mouth; I never said that.

The reporter put words into the politician's mouth.

To talk too much, often without thinking or saying sensible things.

喋喋不休;胡說八道

He runs off at the mouth during meetings.

Stop running off at the mouth and listen for once.

To talk about something in a way that shows too much pride or reveals too much.

吹噓;亂說

He shot his mouth off about his new car.

Don't shoot your mouth off about the secret plan.

A rude way to tell someone to stop talking.

閉嘴!

Shut your mouth! I've heard enough.

He told the noisy kid to shut his face.

To take away someone's job or income so they cannot afford basic needs.

搶走某人的生計

The new worker took the bread out of my mouth.

Automation took the bread out of many factory workers' mouths.

To say exactly what someone else was about to say.

說出某人想說的話

You took the words right out of my mouth!

When she suggested pizza, he said she took the words right out of his mouth.

To be careful about what you say to avoid offending or angering someone.

說話小心;注意言辭

You'd better watch your mouth around the boss.

Watch your tongue; you don't want to upset her.

mouth — 動詞

IPA/maʊð/
KK[mˈaʊθ]IPA/maʊð/

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • corner of the mouth
  • roof of the mouth
  • back of the mouth
  • side of the mouth
  • mouth area

副詞搭配

  • wide (open one's mouth wide)
  • tightly (shut one's mouth tightly)
  • carefully (speak carefully — watch one's mouth)

常用片語

介系詞搭配

  • out of (take something out of one's mouth)
  • in / into (put something in one's mouth)
  • with (with one's mouth full / open)
  • through (breathe through one's mouth)
  • by (by word of mouth)