one-on-one
/ˌwʌn ɒn ˈwʌn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌwʌn ɑːn ˈwʌn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌwən-ȯn-ˈwən ˌwən-än-/ (ame, mw) · /ˌwʌn.ɒnˈwʌn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌwʌn.ɑːnˈwʌn/ (ame, ipa)
one-on-one — 形容詞
1. describing an activity, talk, or lesson where only two people deal with each oth
一對一的
僅兩人直接互動的
describing an activity, talk, or lesson where only two people deal with each other directly.
Caleb asked for a one-on-one meeting after the team presentation.
Caleb 在團隊簡報後要求進行一對一會談。
collocation: one-on-one meeting
The tutor gives one-on-one feedback to every student before exams.
這位家教在考試前會給每位學生一對一的回饋。
collocation: one-on-one feedback
Aylin prefers one-on-one lessons because she asks more questions.
Aylin 比較喜歡一對一課程，因為她能問更多問題。
The clinic offers one-on-one support for parents of newborn babies.
這家診所為新生兒的父母提供一對一的支援。
- private
broader; something private does not always involve exactly two people
- individual
common in education; stresses separate attention to each person
文法句型
one-on-one meeting
one-on-one lesson
one-on-one support
用法筆記
Usually placed before nouns like meeting, lesson, chat, feedback, or support. It emphasizes that no third person joins the interaction.
常見錯誤
2. describing sports play in which one player faces just one opponent rather than a
單挑式
體育中兩人直接對抗的
describing sports play in which one player faces just one opponent rather than a whole team at once.
In practice, Hiro worked on one-on-one defense against the fastest guard.
練習時，Hiro 一直在演練對上最快後衛的單挑式防守。
collocation: one-on-one defense
The coach set up one-on-one drills before the full scrimmage began.
正式分隊對抗開始前，教練先安排了單挑式訓練。
collocation: one-on-one drills
Soraya won the one-on-one battle near the basket and scored.
Soraya 贏下籃框附近的單挑式對抗後得分。
This camp teaches one-on-one play to young football defenders.
這個營隊會教年輕足球後衛單挑式的防守打法。
- head-to-head
stresses direct competition between two sides
- man-to-man
mainly used for defensive marking in team sports
文法句型
one-on-one defense
one-on-one drill
one-on-one matchup
用法筆記
Common with defense, drill, battle, play, or matchup. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is specifically about sports opponents, not meetings or lessons.
常見錯誤
one-on-one — 副詞
1. directly between two people, without other people joining the conversation or ex
私下
由兩人直接單獨進行
directly between two people, without other people joining the conversation or exchange.
After the workshop, Lucía spoke one-on-one with the new volunteer.
工作坊結束後，Lucía 私下和那位新志工談了一下。
collocation: speak one-on-one with someone
Quan wants to discuss the complaint one-on-one before Friday's staff meeting.
Quan 想在週五員工會議前私下討論這項申訴。
collocation: discuss something one-on-one
The doctor explained the test results one-on-one in a quiet room.
醫師在安靜的房間裡私下說明了檢查結果。
Michael talked one-on-one with the class teacher after the concert.
音樂會後，Michael 私下和班導師談了一會兒。
- privately
can suggest secrecy; one-on-one specifically means just two people
- face-to-face
emphasizes physical presence more than the absence of other people
- in public
done where other people are present
- as a group
with several people together rather than as a pair
文法句型
talk one-on-one
speak one-on-one
meet one-on-one
用法筆記
Usually follows verbs like talk, speak, discuss, or meet. It stresses direct contact between two people without a group audience.
常見錯誤
2. so that every player is paired with a single opponent instead of covering space
一對一地
體育中各自對上一人的方式
so that every player is paired with a single opponent instead of covering space as a unit.
Joshua defended the striker one-on-one for most of the second half.
Joshua 在下半場大部分時間都一對一地盯防那名前鋒。
collocation: defend someone one-on-one
The team struggled when the wingers were left one-on-one outside.
當邊鋒在外側被留下一對一面對對手時，球隊就很吃力。
passive: be left one-on-one
Samir attacked one-on-one instead of passing to the open winger.
Samir 選擇一對一突破，而不是把球傳給空檔邊鋒。
On the final play, the defender was isolated one-on-one near midfield.
最後一波進攻時，這名後衛在中場附近被迫一對一防守。
- man-to-man
mainly about direct marking in team sports
- head-to-head
broader; can describe any direct contest between two sides
- zone
players defend areas instead of matching one opponent
- collectively
the whole side acts together rather than player by player
文法句型
defend one-on-one
go one-on-one
left one-on-one
用法筆記
Used in sports commentary after verbs like defend, attack, isolate, or leave. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about player matchups, not private discussion.
常見錯誤
one-on-one — 名詞
1. a private meeting or talk where only two people take part.
一對一會談
只有兩人參加的私下會議
a private meeting or talk where only two people take part.
Élise scheduled a one-on-one with her supervisor before the annual review.
Élise 在年度考核前安排了一場和主管的一對一會談。
collocation: schedule a one-on-one
The principal uses weekly one-on-ones to hear teachers' concerns.
校長每週都會安排一對一會談，聽老師們提出的顧慮。
plural noun: weekly one-on-ones
William left the crowded lunchroom for a one-on-one with his brother.
William 離開擁擠的午餐室，去和哥哥進行一場一對一會談。
Our designer asked for a quick one-on-one after the client call.
和客戶通完電話後，我們的設計師要求來一次簡短的一對一會談。
- private meeting
neutral and explicit; common in formal settings
- chat
more casual and less goal-focused
- consultation
more formal; often includes professional advice
- group meeting
includes several participants instead of two
- panel
discussion with multiple speakers rather than a pair
文法句型
have a one-on-one
schedule a one-on-one
weekly one-on-one
用法筆記
Often used in workplaces and schools for a short private meeting with a manager, teacher, or colleague. Both one-on-one and one-on-ones are common.