scissor
scissor — 形容詞
- scissorpositive
- more scissorcomparative
- most scissorsuperlative
1. relating to or having the shape or movement of a pair of scissors — for example,
剪刀狀的
與剪刀有關或形似剪刀的
relating to or having the shape or movement of a pair of scissors — for example, a scissor kick in sports where the legs open and close like blades, or a scissor pattern in design where two lines cross each other.
Jack performed a powerful scissor kick during the taekwondo match.
Jack 在跆拳道比賽中使出了一記有力的剪腿踢。
attributive: scissor + noun (scissor kick)
The gymnast's scissor leap earned a score of 9.5 from the judges.
那位體操選手的剪刀式跳躍獲得了評審 9.5 分。
Hana practiced the scissor movement for weeks until her legs moved smoothly together.
Hana 練習剪刀式動作好幾個星期，直到雙腿能順暢地一起移動。
The architect used a scissor roof design that opened like a fan.
建築師採用了一種如扇子般展開的剪刀式屋頂設計。
文法句型
scissor + noun
用法筆記
Restricted to attributive position before a noun — you cannot say 'the movement is scissor.' Common in sports terms (scissor kick, scissor leap) and technical descriptions (scissor lift, scissor truss).
常見錯誤
scissor — 動詞
- scissorpresent simple I / you / we / they
- scissors3rd person singular
- scissoring-ing form
- scissoredpast simple
1. using scissors as a cutting tool: the two blades press together through paper, f
剪；修剪
用剪刀裁剪
using scissors as a cutting tool: the two blades press together through paper, fabric, or other thin material to separate it.
João scissored a large rectangle of fabric from the roll on the table.
João 從桌上的布捲裡剪下一大塊長方形的布料。
transitive: scissor + object + from + source
The children scissored pictures of animals out of old magazines for their project.
孩子們從舊雜誌上剪下動物圖片來做他們的專題報告。
Apinya carefully scissored along the dotted line to separate the coupon from the page.
Apinya 小心翼翼地沿著虛線剪開，把折價券從頁面上分離出來。
Andrew scissored the thick cardboard into two equal pieces for the model.
Andrew 將厚紙板剪成兩塊大小相同的部分，用來做模型。
文法句型
scissor + object
scissor + object + from/off/out of + source
用法筆記
Less common than 'cut with scissors' or simply 'cut.' Typically used when you want to emphasise that the cutting is done specifically with scissors (not a knife or other tool). Frequently appears with a following prepositional phrase specifying where or what from.
常見錯誤
2. to move in a way that creates a crossing pattern, like the blades of a pair of s
交錯；交叉
像剪刀刃般彼此交叉移動
to move in a way that creates a crossing pattern, like the blades of a pair of scissors opening, closing, or passing across each other — used mainly of limbs, beams of light, or other long objects.
The skier's legs scissored as she made a sharp turn down the snowy slope.
那位滑雪選手的雙腿交叉移動，在雪坡上俐落地轉了個彎。
intransitive: legs/arms scissor
Two searchlights scissored across the dark sky above the stadium during the show.
兩道探照燈光在體育館上空交錯掃過。
The fencer's arms scissored forward in a quick lunge toward the opponent.
擊劍選手的雙臂迅速向前交錯刺出。
Adaeze's arms scissored through the water as she swam the butterfly stroke at practice.
Adaeze 在練習時雙臂交錯划過水面，游著蝶式。
Beams of morning light scissored through the gaps in the old wooden fence.
晨光透過舊木籬笆的縫隙交錯射入。
- parallel
to run alongside without crossing
文法句型
legs/arms + scissor + (adverb)
two things + scissor + across/through
用法筆記
Primarily intransitive — the limbs or beams cross each other, but the subject is what moves, not an agent cutting. Distinguish from sense 1 (CUT WITH SCISSORS): sense 2 has no cutting action and no direct object.
常見錯誤
scissor — 名詞
1. a hand tool made of two sharp metal blades joined at a middle point, used for cu
剪刀
用於剪裁紙張、布料等的工具
a hand tool made of two sharp metal blades joined at a middle point, used for cutting paper, cloth, hair, and other thin materials.
The tailor reached for the scissor on the workbench to trim the loose threads.
裁縫師伸手去拿工作台上的剪刀，修剪鬆脫的線頭。
rare singular; usually scissors
A small embroidery scissor hung from a ribbon on the dressmaker's table.
一把小刺繡剪刀繫在緞帶上，掛在女裁縫師的桌子旁。
Owen tested the scissor's edge by snipping a strand of thread near the lamp.
Owen 在燈光下剪斷一根線頭，測試剪刀的鋒利度。
The barber wiped the scissor clean with a soft cloth before the next customer.
理髮師在下一位顧客上門前，用軟布把剪刀擦拭乾淨。
文法句型
a pair of scissors
scissors + verb (plural or singular)
用法筆記
In everyday English, the plural form 'scissors' is the standard noun ('a pair of scissors,' 'the scissors are on the table'). The singular form 'scissor' as a standalone noun is rare and appears mostly in specialized or old-fashioned contexts, or in compounds like 'scissor kick' (where it acts adjectivally).