screws
screws — 名詞
1. a thin piece of metal with a raised spiral line around it. You push a screw into
螺絲
有螺旋紋的金屬扣件
a thin piece of metal with a raised spiral line around it. You push a screw into wood, metal, or plastic by turning it with a special tool so it holds pieces of material firmly together.
Elena used an electric drill to drive the screws into the wooden shelf.
Elena 用電鑽把螺絲鎖進木質層架。
drive a screw into [material]
The screws holding the picture frame to the wall had come loose.
固定在牆上畫框的螺絲鬆了。
Liang bought a box of small stainless steel screws for the kitchen cabinet hinges.
Liang 買了一盒不鏽鋼小螺絲，用來裝廚房櫥櫃的鉸鏈。
You need longer screws if you are going through thick wooden boards.
如果要穿透厚木板，你需要更長的螺絲。
A few screws fell out of the old chair, so Hugo tightened them all with a screwdriver.
舊椅子掉了幾顆螺絲，所以 Hugo 用螺絲起子把它們全部鎖緊。
- bolt
a larger threaded fastener, usually used with a nut on the other side, not pointed like a screw
文法句型
a screw
screws + verb (hold/join/fasten)
用法筆記
Screws differ from nails: screws have a spiral thread and require turning, while nails are straight and are hit with a hammer.
常見錯誤
2. one of the six basic machines in physics. It is made of a long sloping surface t
螺旋
將斜面纏繞在圓柱上的簡單機械
one of the six basic machines in physics. It is made of a long sloping surface that winds around a central rod so that a small turning force can move a heavy object a short distance.
In physics class, the teacher explained how a screw works as an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder.
物理課上，老師解釋螺桿如何作為纏繞在圓柱上的斜面運作。
A car jack uses the mechanical advantage of a screw to lift the weight of a vehicle.
汽車千斤頂利用螺旋的機械效益來舉起車輛的重量。
mechanical advantage of a screw
The students built a model to show how the simple machine called a screw makes lifting easier.
學生們做了一個模型，展示稱為螺旋的簡單機械如何讓舉升變得更輕鬆。
Hassan learned that a screw is one of the six classical simple machines, together with the lever and the pulley.
Hassan 學到螺旋是六種古典簡單機械之一，與槓桿和滑輪並列。
文法句型
the screw (as a concept)
用法筆記
This is a technical physics sense. In everyday conversation, 'screw' almost always refers to the metal fastener (sense 1).
3. the set of spinning blades at the back of a ship or boat that push it through th
螺旋槳
船隻尾部推動前進的旋轉槳葉
the set of spinning blades at the back of a ship or boat that push it through the water by turning.
The ferry's screw churned the dark water into white foam as the ship pulled away from the dock.
渡輪的螺旋槳將暗色的海水攪成白色泡沫，船漸漸駛離碼頭。
Divers checked the ship's screw for damage after it hit a submerged log near the port.
潛水員檢查了船隻的螺旋槳是否有損傷，因為它在港口的沉木上撞了一下。
check a ship's screw for damage
Indra could feel the vibration through the floor when the boat's screw started turning.
當船的螺旋槳開始轉動時，Indra 可以感覺到地板在震動。
The old fishing boat had a single screw at the back, driven by a diesel engine.
那艘舊漁船尾部配備單一螺旋槳，由柴油引擎驅動。
- propeller
more general term used for ships, planes, and fans. 'Screw' is mostly nautical and formal.
文法句型
the screw
a ship's screw
用法筆記
On large ships 'propeller' is more common; 'screw' is used in technical or nautical contexts.
4. a person who works as a guard in a prison. This word is considered very informal
獄警
監獄管理員（俚語）
a person who works as a guard in a prison. This word is considered very informal and may be offensive to prison officers.
The old convict told the newcomer to watch out for the screws during the evening head count.
那位老囚犯告訴新來的人，晚間點名時要小心獄警。
In prison movies, the screws are often shown as harsh and unfriendly characters.
在監獄電影裡，獄警通常被描寫成嚴厲不友善的角色。
Samir whispered to his cellmate that a screw was walking down the hallway.
Samir 低聲對牢友說有個獄警正沿走廊走過來。
The novelist, who spent five years in prison, described the screws with surprising sympathy.
那位在監獄待過五年的小說家，以令人意外的同理心描述了獄警。
- prison guard
neutral, formal term
- corrections officer
official title, polite and professional
文法句型
the screws
a screw
用法筆記
This term is prison slang. Using it in normal conversation can sound offensive. The neutral terms are 'prison guard' or 'corrections officer'.
5. a rude and offensive word for an act of having sex, or for a person considered a
性交
粗俗用語：性行為或性伴侶
a rude and offensive word for an act of having sex, or for a person considered as a sexual partner. This term is very vulgar and should be avoided in polite conversation.
The comedian's jokes about having a good screw offended many people in the audience.
那位喜劇演員關於性交的笑話得罪了在場許多人。
In the novel, a character bragged about being a great screw, which made the other characters laugh at him.
小說中，一個角色吹噓自己的床上功夫很好，惹得其他角色嘲笑他。
That old movie uses the word 'screw' to mean sex, but nobody says it that way in public anymore.
那部老電影用 screw 這個字來指性行為，但現在已經沒有人在公共場合這樣說了。
The reality TV star admitted to several drunken screws during the reunion special.
那位實境秀明星承認在重聚特別節目中，喝醉後跟好幾個人上了床。
His grandmother walked out of the theatre when the character talked about having a screw.
當角色在台上談論性交時，他的祖母氣得走出了戲院。
文法句型
have a screw
a good screw
用法筆記
This is one of the strongest vulgar terms in English. Use is limited to very informal or offensive contexts. The neutral term is 'have sex' or 'sexual intercourse'.
6. strong pressure or force used to make someone do what you want, especially by th
逼迫
用威脅手段施加壓力
strong pressure or force used to make someone do what you want, especially by threatening them or making things difficult for them.
When Ayana refused to sign, the company really put the screws on her by cutting her pay.
當 Ayana 拒絕簽字時，公司用減薪的方式逼迫她。
put the screws on [someone]
The landlord tightened the screws by threatening to evict the tenants who complained about the heating.
房東威脅要趕走抱怨暖氣不足的房客，藉此施加壓力。
The government began to put the screws on businesses that did not follow the new safety rules.
政府開始對不遵守新安全規定的企業施加壓力。
Yael felt the screws turning when her boss demanded the report by the next morning.
當老闆要求 Yael 隔天早上交出報告時，她感受到壓力越來越大了。
文法句型
put the screws on [someone]
the screws are on
用法筆記
Almost always used in the phrase 'put the screws on (someone)' or 'tighten the screws'. Rarely used alone as a simple noun.
常見錯誤
7. something shaped like a spiral or twisted around like the thread of a metal fast
螺旋狀
形狀像螺旋的事物
something shaped like a spiral or twisted around like the thread of a metal fastener — for example, a corkscrew or a thin curl of smoke rising in the air.
The bartender pulled the cork out with a silver screw that had a long spiral end.
酒保用一只末端帶有長螺旋的金屬工具把軟木塞拔出來。
A thin screw of smoke rose from the campfire into the cold night air.
一縷細細的螺旋煙霧從營火中升起，飄入寒冷的夜空。
The pasta had the shape of a tight screw, which held the sauce perfectly in its grooves.
這種義大利麵呈緊密的螺旋狀，醬汁完美地附著在凹槽裡。
Layla twisted her hair into a screw and pinned it up at the back of her head.
Layla 把頭髮扭成螺旋狀，用髮夾固定在腦後。
The pastry chef shaped the dough into long thin screws before baking them golden brown.
糕點師傅將麵團搓成細長的螺旋條，再烤至金黃色。
文法句型
a screw of [something]
用法筆記
This sense is often used for things whose spiral shape reminds people of a screw thread, not for mechanical fasteners.
screws — 動詞
- screwspresent simple I / you / we / they
- screwses3rd person singular
- screwsing-ing form
- screwsedpast simple
1. to attach or close something by turning it like a screw, or by using a screw and
旋緊
用螺絲鎖住或固定
to attach or close something by turning it like a screw, or by using a screw and a tool such as a screwdriver, so that it stays firmly in place.
Elena screwed the new hinges onto the cupboard door while her brother held it steady.
Elena 把新鉸鏈鎖上櫥櫃門，她弟弟則幫忙扶住門板。
The shelf was screwed directly into the wall with heavy-duty anchors.
這個層架是用重型壁虎直接鎖進牆裡的。
passive: be screwed into [surface]
Hassan screwed the battery compartment shut before placing the toy back on the shelf.
Hassan 把電池蓋旋緊關好，然後把玩具放回架上。
Carefully screw the legs onto the tabletop, making sure each one is straight.
小心地把桌腳鎖上桌面，確保每一根都是筆直的。
Devika screwed the hook into the ceiling and hung the plant basket from it.
Devika 把掛鉤鎖進天花板，然後把盆栽吊籃掛上去。
- unscrew
to remove by turning in the opposite direction
文法句型
screw + [object] + onto/into/to [surface]
用法筆記
Can be used with onto, into, to, or together. The tool most commonly used is a screwdriver or a drill.
常見錯誤
2. to turn something in a circular movement, or to move in a twisting way, like fol
扭轉
以旋轉動作轉動或移動
to turn something in a circular movement, or to move in a twisting way, like following the spiral path of a screw thread.
Samir screwed the lid back onto the jar of pickles and put it in the refrigerator.
Samir 把泡菜罐的蓋子旋回去，然後放進冰箱。
The nozzle screws onto the end of the hose with a simple clockwise turn.
噴嘴只需順時針輕輕一轉就能旋上水管末端。
screw(s) onto [object]
Justin screwed the light bulb into the socket until it was snug but not too tight.
Justin 把燈泡旋入燈座，轉到剛好緊實而不過度。
The drill bit screwed its way slowly through the thick metal plate.
鑽頭緩慢地旋轉穿過厚重的金屬板。
Greta screwed her heel into the ground to steady herself on the muddy hill.
Greta 把鞋跟轉進泥土裡，讓自己在泥濘的山坡上站穩。
- unscrew
to remove by twisting in the opposite direction
文法句型
screw + [object] + into [position]
screw + around/in/out
用法筆記
Frequently used with particles like 'on', 'off', 'in', 'out', 'down'. The direction is shown by context: 'screw on/off' for lids, 'screw in/out' for bulbs or plugs.
常見錯誤
3. to treat someone badly by lying, cheating, or taking advantage of them, causing
欺騙
以不公平手段對待或剝削
to treat someone badly by lying, cheating, or taking advantage of them, causing them to lose money, opportunity, or respect.
The used-car dealer screwed Sayaka by selling her a car that broke down the next day.
那個中古車商欺騙了 Sayaka，賣給她的車第二天就故障了。
Anong felt that her business partner had screwed her out of her fair share of the profits.
Anong 覺得合夥人騙走了她應得的利潤。
screw [someone] out of [something]
If you don't read the contract carefully, the company might screw you on the hidden fees.
如果你不仔細閱讀合約，公司可能會用隱藏費用坑你。
The workers were angry because the foreman had screwed them over by keeping their overtime pay.
工人們很生氣，因為工頭剋扣了他們的加班費。
Vikram got screwed when the online store charged him double without sending the goods.
Vikram 被騙了：網路商店多收了錢卻沒有寄出商品。
- treat fairly
neutral expression, the opposite of cheating someone
文法句型
screw [someone]
screw [someone] out of [something]
用法筆記
Very common in informal speech. The passive pattern 'get screwed' (meaning 'be treated unfairly') is especially frequent. This sense is milder than the vulgar slang sense (verb/4) but still informal.
4. a very offensive and vulgar word meaning to have sex with someone. This word is
幹；搞
粗俗用語，指發生性行為
a very offensive and vulgar word meaning to have sex with someone. This word is rude and should not be used in polite conversation or writing.
The character in the film bragged that he had screwed half the people in the village.
電影裡的角色吹噓自己跟村裡一半的人上過床。
The teenagers snickered when they found a note that said someone had screwed their ex.
青少年們發現一張紙條寫著有人跟他們的前任搞上了，忍不住偷笑。
Wei walked into the hotel room and found her boyfriend screwing a stranger on the bed.
Wei 走進旅館房間，發現她的男朋友正在床上跟一個陌生人搞。
Sade caught her husband screwing the neighbour and threw his clothes out the window.
Sade 抓到丈夫跟鄰居搞上，把他的衣服全扔出窗外。
- have sex with
neutral and standard; appropriate in all contexts
- sleep with
common euphemism, polite
文法句型
screw [someone]
用法筆記
This is one of the strongest vulgar terms in English. Extremely offensive in formal, professional, or polite settings. Common euphemisms are 'sleep with', 'go to bed with', or 'have sex with'.
5. to twist your face or part of your body into a tight, unnatural shape, especiall
扭曲
將臉或身體部位扭成不自然形狀
to twist your face or part of your body into a tight, unnatural shape, especially when showing pain, effort, or strong dislike.
Lara screwed up her face when she tasted the sour lemon juice.
Lara 嚐到酸檸檬汁時，整張臉都皺了起來。
screw up one's face — common collocation
The little boy screwed his eyes shut and covered his ears during the loud thunderstorm.
小男孩在雷雨大作時緊閉雙眼，捂住耳朵。
Reema screwed her mouth into a tight frown as she read the bill.
Reema 看到帳單後，嘴巴緊抿成不悅的形狀。
Marco screwed up his face in concentration while trying to solve the difficult maths problem.
Marco 努力解難題時，眉頭深鎖，一臉專注。
- wrinkle
gentler; describes lines on the skin rather than a dramatic twist
- contort
more formal; describes a violent or painful twist
- scrunched up
informal, very similar meaning
- relax
to let the face return to a normal, untwisted position
文法句型
screw up [face/eyes]
screw [face] into [expression]
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'up' when referring to the face ('screw up your face'). With other body parts, 'up' is not used: 'screw your eyes shut'.
常見錯誤
6. to increase the force, strength, or amount of something, especially your courage
鼓起
增強勇氣或強度
to increase the force, strength, or amount of something, especially your courage or determination to face a difficult situation.
Sari screwed up her courage and walked onto the stage to give her speech.
Sari 鼓起勇氣走上台發表她的演講。
screw up one's courage — set phrase
The band screwed up the volume for the final song of the concert.
樂團在演唱會最後一首歌時把音量調到最大。
Adina screwed up her nerve to ask her boss for a day off just a month into the job.
Adina 入職才一個月，就不得不鼓起勇氣向老闆請假。
The coach told the team to screw up their determination for the second half of the game.
教練要隊員們在下半場拿出更強的決心。
文法句型
screw up [courage/nerve]
screw up [intensity/volume]
用法筆記
Most commonly used in the fixed phrase 'screw up (one's) courage/nerve'. For physical volume or intensity, 'turn up' or 'increase' are more common in everyday speech.