phrase
/freɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /freɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfrāz/ (ame, mw)
phrase — 名詞
1. a set of words that works together inside a sentence but is not a full clause
片語
句中成一單位的詞組
a set of words that works together inside a sentence but is not a full clause
In 'under the table,' the phrase shows where the cat slept.
在「under the table」裡，這個片語說明了貓睡在哪裡。
phrase shows place in a sentence
Our teacher circled the phrase 'after lunch' on the board.
老師在黑板上圈出了「after lunch」這個片語。
the phrase '...'
In 'Three red apples fell,' the noun phrase comes first.
在「Three red apples fell」裡，名詞片語出現在前面。
On the test, Mina underlined the wrong phrase as the subject.
考試時，Mina 把錯的片語標為主語。
- word group
a plain descriptive term, not a precise grammar label
- construction
a broader grammar word that can cover larger patterns too
- unit
very general and only useful when the grammar context is already clear
文法句型
the phrase '...'
noun phrase
prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Often appears with labels such as `noun`, `verb`, or `prepositional`. Distinguish from a clause: a phrase does not usually have its own finite verb.
常見錯誤
2. a few words regularly said together to express one idea
用語
常一起使用的一串詞
a few words regularly said together to express one idea
The tour guide taught us the phrase 'watch your step'.
導遊教了我們「watch your step」這個用語。
the phrase '...'
Grandpa still uses a local phrase from his fishing village.
爺爺現在還會用家鄉漁村的地方用語。
phrase from + place
The travel app explained the phrase 'service charge included' on the menu.
旅遊 app 解釋了菜單上「service charge included」這個用語。
After the final whistle, fans repeated the phrase from the team song outside the station.
終場哨聲後，球迷在車站外反覆唱著隊歌裡的那句話。
- expression
the closest broad synonym, common in both speech and writing
- saying
often sounds more traditional or memorable
- idiom
narrower because the meaning may not be clear from the individual words
文法句型
the phrase '...'
use a phrase from + place
repeat a phrase
用法筆記
Often followed by quoted words, or discussed with `mean`, `use`, and `repeat`. Distinguish from noun/1 `GRAMMAR`: this sense is about meaning in everyday use, not sentence structure.
常見錯誤
3. a brief run of notes that sounds like one complete musical idea
樂句
形成完整感覺的一小段旋律
a brief run of notes that sounds like one complete musical idea
The violin phrase rises softly before the drums enter.
那段小提琴樂句在鼓聲進來前輕輕往上走。
instrument + phrase
During practice, Leo played the final phrase three times.
練習時，Leo 把最後那段樂句彈了三次。
final phrase
That piano phrase returns near the end of the song.
那段鋼琴樂句在歌曲快結束時又出現。
The singer held the last note of the phrase longer.
歌手把那個樂句最後一個音拉得更長。
文法句型
opening phrase
final phrase
repeat the phrase
用法筆記
Common with words such as `melody`, `song`, `violin`, and `repeat`. Smaller than a whole tune, but larger than a single note.
4. a wording choice that shows a speaker's or writer's personal style
說法
表達某事的特定方式
a wording choice that shows a speaker's or writer's personal style
In Friday's review, that sharp phrase sounded just like Editor Chen.
在週五那篇影評裡，那個尖刻的說法聽起來就像 Editor Chen。
sounded like + person's style
The poet used a simple phrase to describe the empty field.
那位詩人用一個簡單的說法描寫空曠的田野。
use a phrase to + verb
In the war speech, one bold phrase sounded like Churchill himself.
那場戰時演講裡，有一句大膽的說法聽起來很像 Churchill 本人。
Her phrase 'a city that never hurries' gave the article warmth.
她用「a city that never hurries」來寫那座城市，讓文章更有溫度。
- wording
the most direct everyday alternative
- diction
more formal and often used in literary discussion
- turn of phrase
often suggests a distinctive or memorable wording choice
文法句型
a phrase for + idea
use a phrase to + verb
a phrase typical of + person
用法筆記
Usually discussed when people comment on a writer's or speaker's style. Distinguish from noun/2 `EXPRESSION`: this sense focuses on a person's wording choice, not on a familiar set phrase.
常見錯誤
phrase — 動詞
1. to put an idea into words in a certain way, especially carefully or deliberately
措辭；表達
用特定方式把意思說出
to put an idea into words in a certain way, especially carefully or deliberately
Nina phrased the email politely after the first draft sounded angry.
Nina 把那封 email 措辭得更有禮貌，因為第一稿聽起來很生氣。
phrase + object + adverb
The lawyer phrased each question so the witness could answer clearly.
律師把每個問題都措辭得讓證人能清楚回答。
Please phrase your complaint as a question at the meeting.
請在會議上把你的抱怨改成提問的方式。
The school letter was phrased in warm, simple language.
學校那封信用了溫和又簡單的措辭。
文法句型
phrase + something + adverb
phrase + something + as + noun
be phrased in + language
用法筆記
Usually takes an object such as `question`, `email`, `answer`, or `rule`. Very common with `as` for a new form and in the passive with `in` plus a style or kind of language.