rests
rests — 名詞
- restssingular
- restsesplural
1. The part of something that is left after some of it has been used, dealt with, o
其餘；剩下
某事物被使用或處理後剩下的部分
The part of something that is left after some of it has been used, dealt with, or mentioned.
Aarav ate half the pizza and left the rest in the fridge for later.
Aarav 吃了一半的披薩，把剩下的放在冰箱裡留著之後吃。
the rest of [noun] — remaining portion
Iris packed her winter clothes in one suitcase and put the rest in a box.
Iris 把冬季衣物裝進一個行李箱，其餘的放進一個紙箱裡。
The first chapter was quite easy, but the rest of the book was much harder to follow.
第一章很簡單，但書的其餘部分就難懂多了。
Charlotte invited ten friends to the party, and the rest of the class came too.
Charlotte 邀請了十位朋友來派對，班上其他人也都來了。
Mateo finished his homework early, so he spent the rest of the evening reading a comic.
Mateo 提早做完功課，所以晚上剩下的時間都在看漫畫。
文法句型
the rest (of something)
the rest (of them/us)
用法筆記
Usually used with the definite article 'the'. When followed by a plural noun, the verb is also plural: 'The rest of the students are waiting outside.'
常見錯誤
2. An interval during which you stop what you are doing so that your body or mind c
休息
暫停工作或活動以恢復精力
An interval during which you stop what you are doing so that your body or mind can recover and feel stronger.
After walking for three hours, the tired hikers stopped for a short rest beside the river.
走了三個小時後，疲憊的登山者在河邊停下來短暫休息。
stop for a rest
The doctor told Noa to get plenty of rest after the operation.
醫生告訴 Noa 手術後要多休息。
get plenty of rest (uncountable)
Femi lay down on the sofa and took a well-deserved rest after cleaning the garage.
Femi 躺在沙發上，清理完車庫後好好地休息了一下。
The hotel garden was a peaceful spot where guests could enjoy some quiet rest.
旅館的花園是個平靜的地方，客人可以在那裡享受安寧的休息。
Camila woke up feeling much better after a good night's rest.
Camila 睡了一晚好覺醒來後，感覺好多了。
- work
the opposite of rest
文法句型
have/take a rest
get some rest
a good night's rest
用法筆記
Uncountable when referring to rest in general ('get some rest'). Countable when referring to one specific period ('take a short rest').
常見錯誤
3. A pause of a specific length in a piece of music, usually shown by a written sym
休止符
樂譜中表示停頓的記號
A pause of a specific length in a piece of music, usually shown by a written symbol that tells musicians how long to stay silent.
The choir conductor taught the children how to count a quarter rest.
合唱團指揮教孩子們如何計算四分休止符。
count a [duration] rest
Stefan practised the sonata slowly, paying careful attention to every rest in the score.
Stefan 慢慢地練習奏鳴曲，仔細注意樂譜中的每一個休止符。
The drummer stayed completely silent during the two-bar rest written into the sheet music.
鼓手在樂譜上標記的兩小節休止期間保持完全靜止。
Leo learned to recognise different rests by clapping along with the rhythm his teacher played.
Leo 透過跟著老師打的節奏拍手，學會辨認不同的休止符。
- note
a note indicates sound, while a rest indicates silence
文法句型
a [duration] rest
play a rest
用法筆記
Rests are named by duration: quarter rest, half rest, whole rest, eighth rest. The same duration names used for notes apply to rests.
4. A state in which something is not moving or is no longer in motion.
靜止
物體不移動或停止移動的狀態
A state in which something is not moving or is no longer in motion.
The football rolled across the grass and came to rest against a tree.
足球滾過草地，最後靠著一棵樹停了下來。
come to rest — stop moving
Ari watched the old pendulum swing back and forth before finally coming to rest.
Ari 看著老時鐘的鐘擺來回擺動，最後終於停了下來。
The car sat at rest at the traffic lights, waiting for the signal to turn green.
汽車在紅綠燈前靜止不動，等待號誌轉綠。
Dust particles floated in the beam of sunlight and slowly settled to rest on the wooden floor.
灰塵微粒在陽光光束中飄浮，然後緩緩落在木地板上。
- stillness
emphasises the absence of movement
- immobility
more formal or technical; the condition of not moving
文法句型
at rest
come to rest
lay to rest
用法筆記
Often used in fixed phrases: 'at rest' (not moving) and 'come to rest' (stop moving). In physics, 'at rest' means velocity is zero.
常見錯誤
5. A gentle and respectful way of referring to the state of being dead, often used
安息；長眠
對死亡的委婉說法
A gentle and respectful way of referring to the state of being dead, often used in formal or religious contexts.
Kofi visited the cemetery where his grandmother now lies at rest beside her husband.
Kofi 前往祖母現已安息在丈夫身旁的墓園。
lies at rest — euphemism for buried/dead
The priest asked everyone to pray for the souls who have gone to their eternal rest.
牧師請大家為已進入永恆安息的靈魂祈禱。
gone to (their) eternal rest
The old photograph brought news of a great-uncle who had passed to his rest the previous winter.
那張舊照片帶來一個消息：一位叔公前一個冬天已經安息了。
The memorial stone was built to honour those who now rest in peace after the war.
這座紀念碑是為了紀念戰後長眠於和平中的人們而建的。
文法句型
at rest
go to (one's) rest
lay to rest
用法筆記
This is a euphemism. The most common fixed expressions are 'rest in peace' (often seen on gravestones as R.I.P.) and 'lay someone to rest' (to bury someone).
常見錯誤
6. A place where people stop briefly during a journey to rest, eat, or use the toil
休息處
旅途中暫停休息的地方或樓梯平台
A place where people stop briefly during a journey to rest, eat, or use the toilet, or a small flat section between flights of stairs.
William pulled the car into a rest stop to stretch his legs and buy a coffee.
William 把車開進一個休息站，下車舒展雙腿並買了一杯咖啡。
rest stop — roadside facility
Aylin sat down on the landing rest halfway up the stairs to catch her breath.
Aylin 在樓梯半中間的平台坐下喘口氣。
landing rest — flat part of stairs
There is a rest area with tables and toilets every fifty kilometres along this highway.
這條高速公路上每五十公里就有一個附桌椅和廁所的休息區。
The mountain trail had a welcome rest with a wooden bench and a cold water fountain.
這條登山步道上有一個受歡迎的休息點，設有木椅和涼水飲水機。
文法句型
a rest area/stop
landing rest
用法筆記
On highways, 'rest stop' and 'rest area' are common in American English. In British English, 'service station' is more common. For stairs, the flat part is called a 'landing' or 'stair rest'.
7. An object designed to hold or support something else, stopping it from moving or
支架；支撐物
用來托住或支撐物品的物體
An object designed to hold or support something else, stopping it from moving or falling.
Femi placed his guitar carefully on a padded neck rest beside the amplifier.
Femi 小心地把吉他放在擴音器旁邊的加墊琴頸架上。
neck rest — support for guitar neck
The dentist asked the patient to lean back and relax against the head rest.
牙醫請病人往後靠，放鬆靠在頭靠上。
head rest
Charlotte put the hot spoon on a ceramic rest next to the stove.
Charlotte 把熱湯匙放在爐子旁邊的陶瓷匙架上。
The old man used a wooden walking stick with a curved arm rest at the top.
老人使用一根頂端有彎曲扶手的手杖。
文法句型
[noun] rest
a rest for [something]
用法筆記
Common in compound nouns: 'headrest', 'armrest', 'footrest', 'neck rest', 'chin rest'. The object named before 'rest' tells you which body part or object is being supported.
rests — 動詞
- restspresent simple I / you / we / they
- restses3rd person singular
- restsing-ing form
- restsedpast simple
1. To take a break from work, exercise, or any activity so that your body and mind
休息；休養
暫停活動以恢復體力或精神
To take a break from work, exercise, or any activity so that your body and mind can regain their energy.
After carrying boxes all morning, the team sat under a tree to rest for a while.
搬了一整個上午的箱子後，團隊坐在樹下休息了一會兒。
intransitive: rest [adverb phrase]
The doctor told William to rest his injured ankle for at least a full week.
醫生告訴 William 至少要讓受傷的腳踝休息整整一週。
transitive: rest [body part]
Camila rested her eyes for ten minutes before she continued reading the long report.
Camila 讓眼睛休息了十分鐘，然後才繼續閱讀那份長長的報告。
The runners rested at the top of the hill before starting the steep downhill lap.
跑者們在山頂休息，然後才開始陡峭的下坡路段。
Leo rested the horse in the shade after a long ride through the dusty valley.
Leo 騎過塵土飛揚的山谷長路後，讓馬在陰涼處休息。
- relax
suggests doing something enjoyable rather than just stopping; slightly different emphasis
- take a break
informal; a short pause from a specific activity
文法句型
rest (for a while)
rest [body part]
rest yourself
用法筆記
Transitive use ('rest your legs') is common with body parts or animals. Intransitive use ('We rested for an hour') is the more basic pattern.
常見錯誤
2. Describes an actor with no current role in a play, film, or television programme
沒有演出工作
演員目前沒有演出機會
Describes an actor with no current role in a play, film, or television programme.
After her last musical closed, the actress rested for nearly six months before finding a new role.
上一部音樂劇結束後，那位女演員休息了將近六個月才找到新角色。
British theatre expression
The film project was cancelled, so the entire cast has been resting since early spring.
電影計畫被取消了，所以整個劇組從初春就一直沒有工作。
Aoi rested between theatre jobs and took part-time work at a bookstore to pay the rent.
Aoi 在劇院工作之間的空檔期，在書店打工來付房租。
Many talented actors in London rest for long periods between productions.
倫敦許多有才華的演員在兩個製作之間長時間沒有演出工作。
- between jobs
more general; can apply to any profession, not just acting
- unemployed
direct and neutral; not specific to acting
- working
currently employed
- performing
currently acting on stage or screen
文法句型
rest between [jobs/shows]
be resting
用法筆記
This is a British English theatre term. In American English, actors are more likely to say they are 'between jobs' or 'not working' rather than 'resting'.
3. To finish presenting all the evidence and arguments in a court case, stating tha
完成陳述
律師在法庭上結束舉證
To finish presenting all the evidence and arguments in a court case, stating that no further information will be offered.
The prosecutor rested her case after calling the final witness to the stand.
檢察官在傳喚最後一位證人上庭後，結束了她的案件陳述。
rest one's case — legal phrase
Mr. Kamara's lawyer rested, feeling confident that the evidence already shown was strong enough.
Kamara 先生的律師結束陳述，對於已出示的證據強度充滿信心。
The defence rested without calling the defendant to give evidence.
辯方在沒有傳喚被告作證的情況下結束了陳述。
After the medical reports were read aloud, both sides rested their cases and waited for the verdict.
醫療報告宣讀完畢後，雙方都結束了陳述，等待陪審團的裁決。
文法句型
rest (one's) case
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'rest one's case' or 'the prosecution/defence rests'. Outside law, 'I rest my case' is used informally and humorously to mean 'I have proved my point.'
4. To position something so that a shelf, wall, or other surface holds it up and ke
擱置；靠放
把某物放在支撐物上使其固定
To position something so that a shelf, wall, or other surface holds it up and keeps it steady, or to be held in such a position yourself.
Mateo rested his elbows on the wooden table while he waited for dinner to be served.
Mateo 把手肘撐在木桌上，等著晚餐上桌。
rest [body part] on [surface]
The long ladder rested against the wall while Kabir carefully painted the ceiling.
長長的梯子靠在牆上，Kabir 小心翼翼地粉刷天花板。
rest against [surface]
Aylin rested her chin on her hands and stared thoughtfully out of the rainy window.
Aylin 雙手托腮，若有所思地凝視著雨濛濛的窗外。
The old wooden plank rested on two bricks, forming a simple but useful shelf for flower pots.
舊木板擱在兩塊磚頭上，形成了一個簡單但實用的花盆架。
Stefan rested the heavy box on a chair before carrying it up the stairs to the attic.
Stefan 先把沉重的箱子放在椅子上，再把箱子搬上閣樓的樓梯。
- lift
to move something upward, removing its support
文法句型
rest [something] on/against [something]
rest on/against [something]
用法筆記
The pattern 'rest on' suggests the surface below supports the weight from underneath. 'Rest against' suggests the surface is vertical and the item leans on it for support.
常見錯誤
5. To stay in a particular condition, position, or state without changing, or to de
保持；停留
維持某種狀態或位置不變
To stay in a particular condition, position, or state without changing, or to depend on someone or something for a decision.
The final decision about who gets the job rests with the head of the department.
誰能得到這份工作的最終決定權在部門主管手上。
rest with [person] — depend on
Eleni told her worried mother that the matter would rest until the morning when they could talk properly.
Eleni 告訴擔心的母親，這件事會等到早上再好好談。
The responsibility for keeping the school safe rests on the shoulders of the teachers and staff.
維護學校安全的責任落在教師和員工的肩上。
The question of who will lead the team rests unanswered until the manager returns from leave.
誰來領導團隊的問題依然沒有答案，直到主管休假回來為止。
文法句型
rest with [someone]
rest on [someone/something]
rest [adjective]
用法筆記
The meaning changes depending on the preposition: 'rest with' means 'be decided by', 'rest on' means 'be based on or be the responsibility of', and 'rest' + adjective means 'stay in that condition'.