screw

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screw — 動詞

  • screwpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • screwshe / she / it
  • screwedpast simple
  • screwing-ing form

1. to fix or attach an object to a surface or to another object by turning a screw

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

鎖上；旋緊

用螺絲釘將物品固定在表面上

to fix or attach an object to a surface or to another object by turning a screw through it with a tool such as a screwdriver or drill.

例句

Bilal screwed the wooden shelf onto the wall with four long screws.

Bilal 用四根長螺絲把木架鎖在牆上。

screw + noun + onto + surface

Abigail carefully screwed the broken handle back onto the old cupboard door.

Abigail 小心翼翼地將壞掉的手把重新鎖回舊櫥櫃門上。

常見搭配
  • screw something to the wall
  • screw something onto the frame
  • screw something into wood / metal / plastic
  • screw in place / into position
同義詞
  • bolt

    uses a bolt and nut rather than a screw with a pointed tip

  • fasten

    more general; can mean using any method (glue, nails, screws, etc.)

  • fix

    general term for attaching; not specific to screws

反義詞
  • unscrew

    the direct opposite — to remove by turning

  • loosen

    to make less tight rather than remove completely

文法句型

screw + noun + to/onto + surface

screw + noun + into + surface

用法筆記

The object being attached usually has pre-drilled holes or the screw creates its own hole as it goes in. Common tools for this action are screwdrivers and power drills. The preposition that follows indicates the surface ('into', 'onto', 'to').

常見錯誤

I screwed the wall.
I screwed the shelf onto the wall.
'screw' in this sense requires both the object being attached and the surface it goes to.

2. to push a thin, pointed object into a surface or container by turning it round a

2.動詞及物B1
釋義

旋入；鑽入

透過旋轉將尖狀物插入物體

to push a thin, pointed object into a surface or container by turning it round and round, using a motion like that of a screw.

例句

Dewi screwed the corkscrew into the cork and pulled it out gently.

Dewi 把開瓶器旋進軟木塞，然後輕輕地拔出來。

screw + corkscrew + into + cork

Anjali screwed the metal hook into the ceiling to hang the plant pot.

Anjali 把金屬掛鉤旋進天花板，用來懸掛盆栽。

常見搭配
  • screw a hook into the ceiling
  • screw a bulb into the socket
  • screw a corkscrew into the cork
  • screw a tap / nozzle into place
同義詞
  • twist

    focuses on the turning motion without implying threaded insertion

  • drive

    emphasises force in a particular direction rather than the turning action

  • thread

    specifically about fitting into a threaded hole or along a spiral path

反義詞
  • unscrew

    to remove by turning in the opposite direction

  • pull out

    to remove by pulling rather than turning

文法句型

screw + noun + into + noun

用法筆記

Used when the inserted object has threads or a spiral shape, or when a turning motion is the main method of insertion. The object being screwed in is typically something like a corkscrew, hook, bulb, or tap — not a standard screw.

常見錯誤

I screwed the nail into the board.
I screwed the hook into the board.
Nails are hammered, not screwed. This sense applies to objects that enter by turning.

3. If something with a thread (like a screw or a lid) screws in or together, it bec

3.動詞不及物B1
釋義

旋緊；轉緊

物品藉旋轉而固定到位

If something with a thread (like a screw or a lid) screws in or together, it becomes fixed in place by being turned.

例句

The lid of the jar screws on tightly if you turn it all the way.

罐子上的蓋子如果轉到底，就會旋得很緊。

intransitive: screw on

Beatrix checked whether the lamp base screws into the stand without tools.

Beatrix 檢查燈座是否不需工具就能旋進支架裡。

常見搭配
  • screw on / screw together
  • screw into place
  • screw easily / tightly / firmly
  • screw into the base / stand / socket
同義詞
  • fasten

    general term not specific to rotating motion

  • attach

    more formal and general; does not imply a turning action

  • fit

    emphasises correct placement rather than the method of attachment

反義詞
  • come loose

    opposite of becoming fixed by turning

  • unscrew

    to become detached by turning in reverse — also intransitive: 'The lid unscrews easily.'

文法句型

screw + adverb (on / together / in)

screw + preposition + noun

用法筆記

This sense is intransitive — the object itself is the grammatical subject and the action happens to it. Common particles are 'on' (for caps and lids), 'together' (for connecting parts), and 'in' / 'into' (for fittings). This is the only screw sense where the verb does not take a direct object.

常見錯誤

I screwed the lid on easily.' (correct but transitive, different sense)
The lid screws on easily.' (intransitive
the lid itself is the subject)

4. to pull the skin and muscles around your eyes, mouth, or nose into a tight twist

4.動詞及物B2
釋義

皺起；扭曲

用力扭曲臉部肌肉以表達感受

to pull the skin and muscles around your eyes, mouth, or nose into a tight twisted shape that shows pain, dislike, or strong concentration.

例句

Erik screwed up his face after tasting the sour lemon juice.

Erik 嚐到酸檸檬汁後，整張臉都皺了起來。

screw up one's face

Beatrix screwed her eyes shut against the harsh morning sunlight.

Beatrix 面對刺眼的晨光，緊緊地閉上眼睛。

常見搭配
  • screw up one's face / eyes / mouth / nose
  • screw one's face into a frown / grimace
  • screw one's eyes shut / tight
  • face screwed up in pain / concentration / disgust
同義詞
  • scrunch up

    informal; suggests a tighter, more compacted expression

  • contort

    more formal and dramatic; implies a stronger or more painful distortion

  • pucker

    specific to mouth or lips, usually for a kiss or sour taste

  • wince

    intransitive; describes a brief, involuntary reaction to pain

反義詞
  • relax

    to let facial muscles return to a normal, untwisted position

  • smile

    a positive facial expression, opposite of twisting in pain or disapproval

文法句型

screw up + possessive + face / eyes / mouth / nose

be screwed into + expression

用法筆記

Almost always used with 'up' as a phrasal verb ('screw up one's face / eyes / mouth / nose'). The object is a part of the face or the whole face. This sense is the only one where 'screw up' refers to a bodily expression rather than crumpling an object or making a mistake.

常見錯誤

She screwed her face but didn't say anything.
She screwed up her face but didn't say anything.
The particle 'up' is required in this sense.

5. to press paper or fabric roughly between your hands, rolling and crushing it int

5.動詞及物B2
釋義

揉皺；揉團

用手將紙張或布料扭成團狀

to press paper or fabric roughly between your hands, rolling and crushing it into a tight, uneven ball.

例句

Yasmin screwed the letter into a tight ball and dropped it into the bin.

Yasmin 把信揉成一團，扔進垃圾桶裡。

screw + noun + into a ball

Andrés angrily screwed up the paper and tossed it across the room.

Andrés 生氣地把紙揉皺，朝房間另一頭丟去。

phrasal verb: screw up [paper]

常見搭配
  • screw up paper / a letter / a drawing
  • screw something into a ball
  • screw up wrapping paper / tissue / fabric
  • screw something up and throw it away
同義詞
  • crumple

    more common and general; does not imply a twisting motion specifically

  • crush

    emphasises the force applied rather than the twisting action

  • wad up

    informal; specifically means making a tight ball or mass

  • ball up

    informal; focuses on the resulting round shape

反義詞
  • smooth out

    to remove wrinkles and restore a flat surface

  • flatten

    to press back into a flat shape

  • unfold

    to open out what has been folded or crushed

文法句型

screw + noun + into a ball

screw up + noun (paper / fabric / letter)

用法筆記

The particle 'up' ('screw up') is common but not always required — you can also say 'screw something into a ball'. The object must be flexible enough to be crushed by hand: paper, cloth, tissue, or thin plastic. Not used for hard or rigid objects.

常見錯誤

She screwed the plastic bottle.
She screwed up the paper.
'screw' for crumpling only works with flexible materials like paper or cloth, not rigid containers.

6. to attach or close an object with a threaded opening by turning it round and rou

6.動詞及物B1
釋義

旋上；轉緊

轉動有螺紋的物品使其固定

to attach or close an object with a threaded opening by turning it round and round until it fits tightly into or onto its matching part.

例句

Ramón screwed the cap back onto the water bottle before putting it away.

Ramón 把瓶蓋旋回水瓶上，然後才收起來。

screw + cap/lid + onto + container

Eli screwed the top onto the paint tin and tapped it shut with a hammer.

Eli 把油漆罐的蓋子旋緊，再用榔頭敲緊封口。

常見搭配
  • screw the cap / lid / top onto something
  • screw something back on / off
  • screw a lens / filter / nozzle onto something
  • screw tight / tightly shut
同義詞
  • fasten

    general; does not specify the type of fastener

  • tighten

    focuses on making something more secure rather than attaching

  • thread

    specifically about aligning and turning threaded parts together

反義詞
  • unscrew

    to remove by turning in the opposite direction

  • loosen

    to make less tight without necessarily removing

文法句型

screw + noun + onto + noun (lid onto jar)

screw + noun + on (cap on bottle)

screw + noun + into + noun (filter into tap)

用法筆記

Distinguish this from sense 1: sense 1 involves driving a screw into a surface to attach something, while sense 6 involves turning a threaded object (like a lid, cap, or hose fitting) to connect it to a matching threaded part. The movement is similar but the objects and purpose differ.

常見錯誤

I screwed the shelf onto the wall.' but this uses a metal screw, not a threaded lid.
I screwed the lid onto the jar.' (sense 6) vs. 'I screwed the shelf onto the wall.' (sense 1)
Use sense 1 for attaching with metal screws; use sense 6 for caps, lids, and fittings.

7. to treat someone dishonestly or unfairly, especially by charging them too much m

7.動詞及物B2
釋義

欺騙；詐取

用欺騙手段佔人便宜

to treat someone dishonestly or unfairly, especially by charging them too much money or by using trickery to get an advantage over them.

例句

Hui felt the mechanic had screwed her on the cost of the engine repair.

Hui 覺得修車廠在引擎修理費上欺騙了她。

screw + someone + on [cost/price]

Omar warned Nadia not to let the ticket scalper screw her on the price.

Omar 警告 Nadia 別讓黃牛在票價上佔她便宜。

常見搭配
  • screw someone on
  • screw someone out of
  • get screwed
同義詞
  • cheat

    less slangy, broader meaning

  • swindle

    formal, specifically financial fraud

  • rip off

    informal, same register, common in British and American English

文法句型

screw + someone + on + [price/amount]

screw + someone + out of + [money/benefit]

用法筆記

Strongly informal slang. The object is typically a person who is overcharged or defrauded. Common patterns are 'screw someone on [price/amount]' and 'screw someone out of [money/benefit]'.

常見錯誤

The car dealer screwed the screws too tight.
The car dealer screwed me on the price.
Sense 7 means to cheat someone, not to fasten something with screws.

8. to be sexually involved with another person — a vulgar expression that is widely

8.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

上床（粗話）

與人性交（強烈冒犯用語）

to be sexually involved with another person — a vulgar expression that is widely considered offensive and should be avoided in polite conversation.

例句

The office gossip claimed that Otis had screwed a junior staff member during the trip.

辦公室的八卦說 Otis 在出差期間睡了底下一個同事。

slang: screw + someone = have sex with

Valentina's father found her diary entry about screwing her boyfriend — a brutal argument followed.

Valentina 的父親發現她的日記裡寫了跟男友上床的事，結果引發了一場激烈的爭吵。

常見搭配
  • screw someone
  • be screwing around
同義詞
  • have sex with

    neutral, clinical — the register is completely different

  • sleep with

    informal but not vulgar

  • shag

    British informal slang, less offensive than 'screw'

文法句型

screw + someone

be + screwing (continuous for ongoing relationship)

用法筆記

Extremely vulgar and offensive slang, comparable to the English F-word. Rarely used in polite conversation. The context (sexual partner, ongoing relationship) distinguishes this sense from Sense 7 (cheating). Passive ('be screwed') almost never carries this sense — it defaults to the 'cheated' or 'in trouble' meanings.

常見錯誤

He screwed the lid on the jar.
He screwed a colleague from marketing.
The vulgar sexual sense is completely different from the physical fastening sense; context and object type make the meaning clear.

9. to force someone to give you money, property, or a favour by using threats or ap

9.動詞及物C1
釋義

勒索；逼取

用威脅手段強迫交出

to force someone to give you money, property, or a favour by using threats or applying extreme pressure.

例句

The landlord screwed an extra month's rent out of Aarav by threatening eviction.

房東威脅要驅逐 Aarav，逼他多付一個月的租金。

screw [something] + out of [someone] by [threat]

Isabela's ex-boyfriend tried to screw money from her by threatening to share private photos.

Isabela 的前男友威脅要散布她的私密照片，企圖逼她拿出錢來。

screw [money] + from [someone]

常見搭配
  • screw money out of
  • screw a concession out of
  • screw bribes out of
同義詞
  • extort

    formal, legal term — the closest formal equivalent

  • squeeze

    informal, figurative — less aggressive than 'screw'

  • wring

    informal, figurative — suggests persistent pressure

文法句型

screw + [something] + out of + [someone]

用法筆記

Typically follows the pattern 'screw [something] out of someone'. The extracted item is usually money, a concession, or unpaid work. The subject is typically someone with power or leverage over the victim.

常見錯誤

The thief screwed the door open.
The thief screwed the money out of the shopkeeper by threatening his children.
Sense 9 is about extracting by pressure, not about opening or forcing entry.
片語動詞

screw up

phrasal verb

(1) To ruin or spoil something by making a mistake. (2) To crumple paper or cloth into a ball. (3) To make someone feel very anxious or unhappy.

搞砸；揉皺；使焦慮

Andrés really screwed up the presentation by forgetting the key figures.

Aarav screwed up the note and threw it into the wastepaper basket.

screw over

phrasal verb

to cheat, deceive, or treat someone very unfairly, usually for your own gain.

欺騙；背叛

The car dealer totally screwed them over by selling a broken vehicle.

I can't believe my own partner would screw me over like that.

screw around

phrasal verb

(1) To waste time or act in a silly, unproductive way. (2) To have casual sexual relationships, especially without commitment.

鬼混；亂搞

Stop screwing around and help me finish this report before the deadline.

Mateo was caught screwing around with the neighbor while his wife was away.

screw your eyes up

phrasal verb

To close your eyes tightly, often because of bright light or to see something better.

瞇起眼睛

Diego screwed his eyes up against the bright sun.

She screwed up her eyes to read the small print.

screw your face up

phrasal verb

To twist your face into an expression of pain, disgust, or strong emotion.

皺起臉

The child screwed up his face and started to cry.

When she tasted the lemon, she screwed up her face in disgust.

慣用語

have one's head screwed on (right / straight)

idiom

to be practical and sensible; to have good judgment about things.

頭腦清楚；精明能幹

I trust Lauren with the budget — she has her head screwed on right.

You need a manager who has his head screwed on straight for this job.

screw up one's courage

idiom

to force yourself to become brave enough to do something difficult or frightening.

鼓起勇氣

Erik screwed up his courage and asked his boss for a raise.

Leila finally screwed up her courage to speak in front of the crowd.

put the screws on (someone)

idiom

to apply pressure or use threats to force someone to do what you want.

施壓；強迫

The bank put the screws on the family by demanding full payment at once.

The manager put the screws on the team to finish the project by Friday.

have your head screwed on (the right way)

idiom

To be a sensible and practical person who makes good decisions.

頭腦清醒，明智

Maya has her head screwed on the right way and always gives good advice.

Don't worry about Brian; he has his head screwed on and will handle it.

screw him, you, that, etc.

idiom

A rude expression used to show that you are angry or do not care about someone or something.

去他的，管他的

Screw the rules; I'm doing what I think is right.

If he won't help, screw him; we'll do it ourselves.

screw up your courage

idiom

To force yourself to become brave enough to do something difficult or frightening.

鼓起勇氣

Sara screwed up her courage and asked for a promotion.

I finally screwed up my courage and jumped into the cold water.

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