seal
/siːl/ (bre, ipa) · [sˈil] /siːl/ (ame, ipa) · [sˈil] /ˈsēl/ (ame, mw)
seal — 名詞
- sealsingular
- sealsplural
1. a large grey sea mammal that has smooth skin, short fur, and flat limbs called f
海豹
有鰭狀肢的海洋哺乳動物
a large grey sea mammal that has smooth skin, short fur, and flat limbs called flippers that help it swim, and that lives in water but hauls itself up onto beaches or sheets of frozen sea to rest
A seal popped its head above the water near the fishing boat.
一隻海豹從漁船附近的水面探出頭來。
Léa watched a seal sunbathing on a rocky beach during her trip.
Léa 在旅行時看到一隻海豹在岩石海灘上曬太陽。
collocation: a seal sunbathing / a seal on the beach
Zookeepers fed the seal a bucket of fresh fish at noon.
動物管理員中午時餵了那隻海豹一桶新鮮的魚。
A baby seal lay sleeping on the ice while its mother swam nearby.
一隻小海豹躺在冰上睡覺，牠的媽媽在附近游泳。
The grey seal is one of the most common species around the British coast.
灰海豹是英國海岸最常見的物種之一。
用法筆記
Frequently used with species names: 'grey seal', 'harbour seal', 'elephant seal'. The young are called 'pups'.
常見錯誤
2. a ring or strip made of rubber, plastic, or metal that fits between two surfaces
密封墊
防止液體或氣體漏出的環狀裝置
a ring or strip made of rubber, plastic, or metal that fits between two surfaces where pipes or openings meet, preventing the movement of liquid or gas from one side to the other
The plumber replaced the rubber seal around the kitchen tap.
水電工更換了廚房水龍頭周圍的橡膠密封墊。
collocation: rubber seal
A broken seal on the freezer door caused ice to build up inside.
冷凍庫門的密封墊破損，導致內部結冰。
Kwame checked the seal on the pressure cooker before turning on the heat.
Kwame 在開火之前檢查了壓力鍋的密封墊。
Without a proper seal around the lid, steam would escape from the pot.
如果蓋子周圍沒有適當的密封墊，蒸氣就會從鍋子逸出。
用法筆記
Commonly used in the context of plumbing, cooking, and vehicle parts ('door seal', 'window seal'). The material (rubber, silicone, metal) is usually specified.
3. a thin sheet of paper, plastic, or metal fitted across the mouth of a bottle, ja
封條
容器開口處須破壞才能開啟的密封物
a thin sheet of paper, plastic, or metal fitted across the mouth of a bottle, jar, or box, designed to be torn or cut away before you can take out what is inside, and serving as evidence that the item has not been used or tampered with
Sahil broke the plastic seal and opened the bottle of mineral water.
Sahil 撕開塑膠封條，打開那瓶礦泉水。
collocation: break the seal
The safety seal on the medicine bottle was still intact when it arrived.
藥瓶上的安全封條送達時仍然完好無損。
collocation: safety seal
Allison checked the seal on the milk carton before putting it in her basket.
Allison 在把牛奶盒放進購物籃之前檢查了封條。
If the foil seal underneath the cap is broken, do not buy the product.
如果瓶蓋下方的鋁箔封條已破損，請不要購買該產品。
Each jam jar has a wax seal on top to keep the fruit fresh inside.
每個果醬罐上方都有一層蠟封，以保持水果的新鮮度。
用法筆記
Often called 'safety seal' or 'tamper-evident seal'. Found on food containers, medicine bottles, and drink bottles. The seal is designed so that it cannot be removed without leaving visible damage.
常見錯誤
4. an official design or stamp pressed onto a document, sometimes using wax or ink,
印章；印鑑
證明文件真實性或合法性的官方標記
an official design or stamp pressed onto a document, sometimes using wax or ink, to prove that it is authentic, legal, or approved by an authority
The contract had a red wax seal from the mayor's office.
那份合約上有市長辦公室的紅色蠟封。
collocation: wax seal
Feng stamped the company seal at the bottom of the agreement page.
Feng 在協議書頁面底部蓋上公司印章。
Diplomas carry the official seal of the university.
畢業證書上蓋有大學的正式印章。
The letter bore the presidential seal and was delivered by hand.
那封信上蓋有總統印章，並由專人送達。
Without the notary's seal, the document is not legally binding.
沒有公證人的印章，該文件就不具法律效力。
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'wax seal' (a traditional method using melted wax) or 'company seal' (a rubber stamp that imprints a logo or name). The phrase 'under seal' means a document has been formally authenticated.
常見錯誤
5. a soldier belonging to a specially trained US Navy unit whose members carry out
海豹部隊
美國海軍特種部隊成員
a soldier belonging to a specially trained US Navy unit whose members carry out dangerous missions across oceans, skies, and battlefields; 'SEAL' is an acronym whose letters stand for operations on the Sea, in the Air, and on Land
Linh's cousin trained for two years to become a Navy SEAL.
Linh 的表哥受訓兩年，成為一名海豹部隊隊員。
collocation: become a Navy SEAL
A Navy SEAL team rescued the hostages during the night.
一支海豹部隊小組在夜間救出了人質。
collocation: Navy SEAL team
Rodrigo read a book about the history of the Navy SEALs.
Rodrigo 讀了一本關於海豹部隊歷史的書。
The Navy SEALs practise underwater missions in freezing conditions.
海豹部隊在嚴寒條件下練習水下任務。
- special forces soldier
a general term for an elite soldier, not specific to the US Navy
- commando
a soldier trained for quick, surprise attacks; more general than Navy SEAL
用法筆記
Always capitalised as 'Navy SEAL' or 'SEAL'. Refers to a specific US military unit (Naval Special Warfare Development Group). In other countries, similar units have different names.
常見錯誤
seal — 動詞
- sealpresent simple I / you / we / they
- sealshe / she / it
- sealedpast simple
- sealing-ing form
1. to close an opening, container, or entrance so firmly that nothing — not even ai
密封
緊閉使液體或氣體無法進出
to close an opening, container, or entrance so firmly that nothing — not even air or liquid — can pass through it
Kwame sealed the plastic box with tape to keep the cake fresh.
Kwame 用膠帶把塑膠盒密封起來，讓蛋糕保持新鮮。
pattern: seal + object + with + material
Firefighters sealed the building after a dangerous gas leak was found.
消防隊員在發現危險氣體外洩後封閉了那棟建築物。
Mira sealed the bag of rice with a rubber band to keep bugs away.
Mira 用橡皮筋把米袋密封起來，防止蟲子進入。
The workers sealed the tunnel entrance with concrete blocks.
工人用混凝土塊封住了隧道入口。
Make sure you seal the jar tightly or the jam will go bad quickly.
務必將罐子緊密封好，否則果醬很快就會變質。
文法句型
seal + noun phrase + with + noun phrase
seal + noun phrase + shut
用法筆記
Commonly paired with 'tightly', 'shut', or 'with [material]'. The past participle 'sealed' is often used as an adjective: 'a sealed container', 'a sealed envelope'.
常見錯誤
2. to apply a layer of liquid or coating over a surface so that water, air, or phys
塗保護層
在表面塗上液體以保護
to apply a layer of liquid or coating over a surface so that water, air, or physical damage cannot reach it
Otis sealed the wooden deck with a coat of waterproof paint.
Otis 在木製露台上塗了一層防水漆作為保護。
pattern: seal + surface + with + substance
Aylin sealed her pottery pieces with a clear glaze before baking them.
Aylin 在燒製陶器之前先塗了一層透明的釉料。
The carpenter sealed the tabletop to protect it from water damage.
木匠在桌面上塗了保護層，以防止水漬損壞。
You should seal the floor tiles after installing them in the bathroom.
鋪好浴室地磚之後，應該在表面塗上保護層。
文法句型
seal + noun phrase + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in DIY and craft contexts. The material used is usually a 'sealer', 'varnish', 'glaze', or 'waterproof coating'. Often used in the passive: 'The wood has been sealed.'
常見錯誤
3. to press together the sticky edges of an envelope or package so that it stays sh
封口
將信封或包裹的邊緣黏合
to press together the sticky edges of an envelope or package so that it stays shut and ready for posting
Sade sealed the envelope and dropped it in the mailbox.
Sade 封好信封，把它投入郵箱。
pattern: seal + envelope
Feng licked the flap and sealed the parcel with extra tape.
Feng 舔了舔信封的封口，再用膠帶黏好包裹。
action sequence: lick flap + seal with tape
James sealed the birthday card and wrote the address on the front.
James 封好生日卡片，然後在正面寫上地址。
Before posting the documents, please seal the envelope carefully.
寄出文件前，請小心地將信封封好。
Léa sealed the invitation with a sticker shaped like a flower.
Léa 用一個花朵形狀的貼紙封住邀請函。
- stick down
informal; pressing an adhesive surface into place, usually on an envelope
- close
more general; does not specify using adhesive edges
文法句型
seal + noun phrase (envelope, letter, parcel)
用法筆記
This sense is specific to postal items. For containers or packages that need airtight closing, use sense 1 ('seal the bag' / 'seal the box'). The opposite action is 'open' or 'tear open'.
常見錯誤
4. to complete a deal, decision, or outcome in a way that makes it definite and off
確定；拍板
使協議或結果正式生效
to complete a deal, decision, or outcome in a way that makes it definite and official
The two companies sealed the agreement with a handshake.
兩家公司握手敲定了協議。
collocation: seal the agreement
Her last-minute goal sealed the victory for the home team.
她在最後一分鐘的進球為主隊鎖定了勝利。
collocation: seal the victory
Sahil and Allison sealed their partnership by signing the contract.
Sahil 和 Allison 簽署合約，正式確立合作關係。
The judge's final decision sealed the fate of the defendant.
法官的最終判決決定了被告的命運。
A bottle of champagne was opened to seal the success of the project.
大家開了一瓶香檳，慶祝專案圓滿成功。
文法句型
seal + noun phrase (agreement, deal, victory, fate)
用法筆記
Common in business ('seal a deal'), sports ('seal the win'), and legal contexts. The figurative use extends the noun sense 4 (official mark) into a verb action: applying a metaphorical seal to confirm something.