nod
/nɒd/ (bre, ipa) · /nɑːd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnäd/ (ame, mw)
nod — 動詞
- nodpresent simple I / you / we / they
- nodshe / she / it
- noddedpast simple
- nodding-ing form
1. If you nod, you briefly drop your chin and raise it again, using this motion to
點頭
上下移動頭部表示同意或打招呼
If you nod, you briefly drop your chin and raise it again, using this motion to greet someone, show agreement or understanding, or indicate that you are ready or willing.
Kenji nodded when the teacher asked if everyone understood the instructions.
Kenji 在老師問大家是否都理解說明的時候點了點頭。
nodded + when-clause for agreement
Soraya smiled and nodded at her neighbour as they passed in the hallway.
Soraya 在走廊上經過鄰居身邊時，微笑著朝對方點了點頭。
nod at + person for greeting
The committee members all nodded in agreement after the proposal was presented.
提案提出後，委員會成員全都點頭表示贊成。
When the waiter asked if he wanted more water, Tomás simply nodded.
服務生問 Tomás 要不要再加水的時候，他只是點了點頭。
Élise nodded her head slowly while her friend described the problem.
Élise 一邊聽朋友描述問題，一邊慢慢地點了點頭。
- shake one's head
moving the head side to side to show disagreement or refusal
文法句型
nod
nod at/to + person
nod + head
nod + that-clause
用法筆記
This is the only sense of 'nod' used for deliberate social communication. When transitive, the only natural object is 'head' — you cannot 'nod a person' or 'nod a greeting' directly. Use 'nod at someone' or 'nod to someone' for the person being greeted.
常見錯誤
2. If your head drops forward because you are very sleepy and beginning to fall asl
打瞌睡
因睏倦而頭部向前垂下
If your head drops forward because you are very sleepy and beginning to fall asleep, especially while seated in a chair or on a bus.
Layla began to nod during the long afternoon lecture on ancient history.
Layla 在漫長下午的古歷史課堂上開始打起瞌睡。
begin to nod + during + activity
The old man sat in his armchair and nodded, his book slipping to the floor.
老先生坐在扶手椅裡打起瞌睡，手上的書滑落到地板上。
Henrik could not stop nodding by the fire after hiking all day in the mountains.
Henrik 在山裡健行了一整天後，坐在火爐邊不停地點頭打瞌睡。
Ayesha's head nodded forward as she struggled to stay awake on the night train.
Ayesha 在夜間火車上努力保持清醒，頭卻一直向前垂下去。
The baby finally nodded in its mother's arms after crying for nearly an hour.
寶寶哭鬧了將近一個小時之後，終於在母親懷裡打起瞌睡。
- wake up
the opposite state — becoming alert rather than drowsy
文法句型
nod
begin to nod
nod + preposition (during, over, at)
nod off
用法筆記
The phrasal verb 'nod off' is far more common than the bare 'nod' for the meaning 'fall asleep'. Bare 'nod' typically describes only the head-dropping motion, whereas 'nod off' implies the person actually falls asleep briefly. Use the continuous form (was nodding / nodding off) naturally.
常見錯誤
3. to gently move the top part up and down or from side to side, as flowers, leaves
搖曳
植物或物體輕柔地來回擺動
to gently move the top part up and down or from side to side, as flowers, leaves, or lightweight objects do when pushed by moving air.
The tall grasses nodded gently in the evening breeze near the river.
高大的草在河邊的晚風中輕輕搖曳。
nod in + breeze (nature)
Bright red poppies nodded among the wheat as the wind swept across the field.
鮮紅的罌粟花隨風掠過田野，在小麥間搖曳生姿。
The old willow tree's branches nodded over the calm surface of the lake.
老柳樹的枝條在平靜的湖面上輕輕搖曳。
Daffodils nodded in the garden when the spring wind passed through.
春天的風吹過花園時，水仙花隨風搖曳。
The bamboo stalks nodded softly against the grey morning sky.
竹子在灰濛濛的晨空中輕輕搖曳。
- stand still
remaining motionless, the opposite of the gentle movement described
文法句型
nod in/with + wind/breeze
nod + adverb (gently, softly)
用法筆記
This is a literary or descriptive sense, more common in poetry and nature writing than in everyday speech. The subject is almost always a plant, tree, flower, or lightweight flexible object. Not used for mechanical or violent movement.
nod — 名詞
- nodsingular
- nodsplural
1. a single quick movement of the head up and then down, used to greet someone, sho
點頭動作
頭部快速上下移動的姿勢
a single quick movement of the head up and then down, used to greet someone, show agreement or understanding, or give permission.
Christopher gave a quick nod to show that he understood the plan.
Christopher 快速點了一下頭，表示他理解這個計劃。
give + a nod
Naoko greeted the guests with a friendly nod and a warm smile.
Naoko 以友善的點頭和溫暖的笑容迎接賓客。
with a nod + smile (paired gestures)
A single nod from the judge was enough to begin the competition.
裁判只點了一下頭，比賽就開始了。
Sirin acknowledged the compliment with a small nod of her head.
Sirin 輕輕點了一下頭，回應對方的讚美。
The director's nod told the actors that the rehearsal was finished.
導演的點頭示意告訴演員們排練已經結束。
- head shake
moving the head side to side to mean no or disagreement
文法句型
give + a nod
with a nod
a nod of + noun (agreement, greeting, thanks)
用法筆記
This is the most common noun sense and corresponds directly to verb sense 1. It often appears in two common phrases: 'give a nod' (to do the gesture) and 'with a nod' (describing how something is done or communicated).
常見錯誤
2. a formal suggestion that someone should receive a prize, honor, or position; a n
提名
被推薦獲得獎項或職位
a formal suggestion that someone should receive a prize, honor, or position; a nomination, especially in entertainment contexts such as film or music awards.
The film received a nod from the academy for best documentary.
這部電影獲得了學院獎最佳紀錄片的提名。
receive + a nod + for + category (awards context)
Maeve was surprised to get a nod for the position of team leader.
Maeve 對於自己獲得團隊主管的提名感到意外。
Several actors earned a nod in this year's award ceremony.
今年頒獎典禮中有好幾位演員獲得提名。
His latest novel got a nod from the literary prize committee.
他的最新小說獲得了文學獎評審委員會的提名。
The young scientist received a nod for the national research award.
這位年輕科學家獲得了國家研究獎項的提名。
- nomination
formal equivalent; 'nod' is the informal, shortened version
- selection
implies the person actually got the position/prize, not just nominated
文法句型
get + a nod
receive + a nod
a nod for + noun (prize, award, position)
用法筆記
This sense is informal and especially common in American entertainment journalism. In formal writing, use 'nomination' instead. The phrase 'get the nod' can also mean 'be selected', not just 'be nominated'.
常見錯誤
3. an indication or decision that shows approval, permission, or recognition has be
認可；准許
來自權威方的同意或批准
an indication or decision that shows approval, permission, or recognition has been given, often from someone in authority.
The project went ahead only after getting the manager's nod.
這個專案在獲得主管的認可之後才開始進行。
get + the nod (approval from authority)
Eitan waited for his father's nod before accepting the job offer.
Eitan 在答應那份工作之前，先等父親點頭同意。
The chief executive gave the nod to launch the new product line.
執行長點頭批准，准許推出新產品線。
With a nod from the coach, the player stepped onto the field.
教練點頭示意之後，這位選手才走上球場。
The committee's nod was all they needed to begin construction work.
委員會的准許就是他們開工所需的一切。
- approval
more formal and can be written or spoken; 'nod' specifically implies quick, often non-verbal, permission
- green light
informal, implies full permission to proceed; 'nod' can be more tentative
- go-ahead
more common in British English; 'nod' is common in both American and British English
文法句型
get + the nod
give + the nod
wait for + the nod
用法筆記
Often uses the definite article ('the nod') rather than 'a nod', because it refers to a specific approval decision. This sense does not involve an actual head movement — it is a figurative extension of verb sense 1.