shuffle
shuffle — 名詞
1. when you give things a shuffle, you shift them from where they were to new spots
重新排列
移動物品以改變順序或位置
when you give things a shuffle, you shift them from where they were to new spots or a different arrangement.
Gabriela did a quick shuffle of the files after the meeting ended.
Gabriela 在會議結束後快速重新排列了檔案。
collocation: a shuffle of [papers/files/items]
A weekly shuffle of the shelves helps sell more products in the shop.
每週重新整理貨架有助於提高店面銷量。
The librarian gave the books a thorough shuffle to fix the order.
圖書館員徹底重新排列了書籍，以恢復正確順序。
After the warehouse shuffle, several items ended up in the wrong aisle.
倉庫重新整理後，有幾樣物品被放錯了走道。
- reorganisation
more formal; implies a planned change rather than a simple physical move
- rearrangement
focuses on changing the order, usually for clarity or convenience
- stillness
absence of any movement or reordering
文法句型
a shuffle of [something]
2. a change in which roles or jobs are reassigned among people in a group, especial
人事變動
組織內職位或責任的調動
a change in which roles or jobs are reassigned among people in a group, especially in politics or business — for example, a cabinet shuffle or a management shake-up.
The prime minister carried out a cabinet shuffle after the election.
首相在選後進行了內閣改組。
common in political contexts: cabinet shuffle / management shuffle
A shuffle of the sales team brought two new managers into the department.
業務團隊的人事調動為部門帶來了兩位新主管。
The company announced a boardroom shuffle that surprised the investors.
該公司宣布了一項令投資人驚訝的董事會改組。
Staff were nervous about the rumoured shuffle of departmental heads.
員工們對於傳聞中的部門主管調動感到緊張不安。
- reshuffle
more common in political contexts; implies a broader or more formal reorganisation
- reorganisation
broader in scope; can cover structural changes beyond personnel
文法句型
a shuffle in/of [group]
用法筆記
Frequently appears in political and corporate contexts. A cabinet shuffle reassigns ministers without changing the ruling party. Distinguish from noun sense 1 (REARRANGEMENT), which refers to physical objects rather than people's roles.
3. in card games, a shuffle is the act of taking all the cards and rearranging them
洗牌
將紙牌隨機混合的動作
in card games, a shuffle is the act of taking all the cards and rearranging them so that their order becomes random and unknown to everyone before the next deal.
Ryo gave the deck a quick shuffle before dealing the cards.
Ryo 快速洗了一下牌，然後開始發牌。
pattern: give [deck] a shuffle
A good shuffle makes sure each player gets a fair hand.
好好洗牌可以確保每位玩家都拿到公平的手牌。
The dealer performed an expert one-handed shuffle that impressed everyone at the table.
發牌員單手洗牌的技巧令在座所有人驚嘆不已。
After the shuffle, Christopher picked up his cards and smiled at his hand.
洗完牌後，Christopher 拿起自己的牌，露出了微笑。
- mix-up
less specific; does not imply the purpose of fair dealing in a game
文法句型
give [something] a shuffle
用法筆記
Can also apply to dominoes, tiles, or other game pieces that need randomising. The related verb form (verb sense 4) is more frequent in everyday speech. Distinguish from the random-play sense (noun sense 4), which refers only to digital media.
常見錯誤
4. a setting on music apps, phones, and streaming services that picks tracks in an
隨機播放
音樂播放器亂序播放的功能
a setting on music apps, phones, and streaming services that picks tracks in an unpredictable sequence instead of following the playlist order you set.
Esme put her playlist on shuffle for the long drive home.
Esme 在漫長的返家車程中將播放清單設為隨機播放。
common phrase: on shuffle / put on shuffle
The shuffle mode played three slow songs in a row by chance.
隨機播放模式碰巧連續播了三首慢歌。
I prefer shuffle when I cannot decide which album to listen to.
當我不確定要聽哪張專輯時，我偏好使用隨機播放。
The music app's shuffle algorithm kept skipping my favourite tracks.
那個音樂 App 的隨機播放演算法一直跳過我最喜歡的歌曲。
- random play
more technical; used in device settings menus rather than casual speech
- random mode
also found in device settings; sounds less natural in everyday conversation
- sequential play
playing songs in the original list order
文法句型
on shuffle
put [playlist/music] on shuffle
用法筆記
Usually uncountable in technology contexts ('put it on shuffle'). Countable uses like 'give it a shuffle' are rare and informal. Not used for physical media like CDs or vinyl records — only for digital playlists and libraries.
5. a dragging style of walking where your feet slide forward without leaving the gr
拖行步伐
腳掌不離地的拖步行走方式
a dragging style of walking where your feet slide forward without leaving the ground, making a soft scraping sound, often because of old age, tiredness, or ill-fitting shoes.
The old dog walked with a slow shuffle across the kitchen floor.
那隻老狗在廚房地板上慢慢拖著腳步走。
describes walking style: a slow shuffle
We could hear the shuffle of bedroom slippers coming down the hall.
我們可以聽到臥室拖鞋拖過走廊的聲音。
After standing in line for hours, the crowd began to move with a tired shuffle.
排隊站了幾小時後，人群開始疲憊地拖步前進。
The nurse recognised her patient's shuffle from the end of the corridor.
護士從走廊盡頭就認出了病人的拖行步伐。
Felix walked with a shuffle because his new shoes were too tight.
Felix 走起路來拖著腳步，因為他的新鞋太緊了。
文法句型
a/the shuffle of [feet/slippers/steps]
用法筆記
Can be used as both a countable noun ('a slow shuffle') and with 'the shuffle of' + noun to describe the sound. Commonly pairs with footwear ('slippers', 'shoes') and body parts ('feet'). The verb sense (verb sense 1) is more common in everyday speech.
shuffle — 動詞
1. to walk by sliding your feet along the ground without lifting them properly, usu
拖著腳走
腳掌貼地緩慢滑行前進
to walk by sliding your feet along the ground without lifting them properly, usually because you are tired, old, injured, or wearing loose footwear.
The exhausted hikers shuffled into the hut and collapsed on the floor.
筋疲力竭的登山客拖著腳步走進小屋，癱倒在地上。
pattern: shuffle + prepositional phrase (direction)
Salma shuffled across the room in her mother's oversized slippers.
Salma 穿著媽媽的超大拖鞋拖著腳走過房間。
The elderly gentleman shuffled slowly towards the park bench.
那位老先生慢吞吞地拖著腳步走向公園長椅。
After the marathon, the runners shuffled to the water station with heavy legs.
馬拉松結束後，跑者們拖著沉重的雙腿走向供水站。
Christopher shuffled along the icy path, careful not to slip.
Christopher 沿著結冰的小徑拖步前行，小心翼翼地避免滑倒。
- drag oneself
emphasises the effort and reluctance more than the physical foot movement
- scuff
focuses on the sound of feet scraping the ground; often implies careless walking
- stride
to walk with long, confident steps, lifting feet fully
文法句型
shuffle + adverb/preposition (along, across, towards, into)
用法筆記
Intransitive only — you shuffle along, across, or towards somewhere, never 'shuffle something' in this sense. The direction or location is usually specified. Distinguish from verb sense 2 (FIDGET), where the person stays in one place.
常見錯誤
2. to make small restless movements with your feet or body while keeping the same s
坐立不安
因緊張或尷尬在原地扭動身體
to make small restless movements with your feet or body while keeping the same spot, usually because you feel nervous, embarrassed, bored, or impatient in a social situation.
Rachid shuffled his feet under the table during the awkward silence.
Rachid 在尷尬的沉默中，雙腳在桌子底下不安地動來動去。
common phrase: shuffle one's feet (nervous movement)
The schoolgirl shuffled uncomfortably in her seat when the teacher called her name.
老師叫到她的名字時，那名女學生在座位上不安地扭動。
Emily shuffled on the doorstep, unsure whether to knock again.
Emily 在門口不安地踏著步，不確定要不要再敲一次門。
Tamar shuffled her bottom on the hard wooden bench during the long ceremony.
Tamar 在漫長的典禮中，坐在硬木長凳上不安地扭動身體。
The boy shuffled from one foot to the other while waiting for his turn.
那個男孩輪流把重心從一隻腳移到另一隻腳，等待輪到他上場。
- sit still
to remain completely motionless
文法句型
shuffle in/on [seat/chair]
shuffle one's feet
用法筆記
Unlike verb sense 1 (DRAG FEET), this sense involves no forward movement — the person stays in the same physical location. Often describes the body language of nervousness, impatience, or embarrassment in social situations.
常見錯誤
3. to move papers, documents, or similar items around your desk without actually wo
裝忙翻弄
亂移文件假裝忙碌
to move papers, documents, or similar items around your desk without actually working on them, in order to give the impression that you are busy.
The clerk shuffled papers on his desk whenever the boss walked past.
每當老闆走過時，那名職員就在桌上移來移去假裝在忙。
collocation: shuffle papers (pretend to work)
Felix shuffled the documents into a pile, though he had not read a single page.
Felix 把文件疊成整整齊齊的一堆，但其實連一頁都沒讀過。
The intern spent the afternoon shuffling files between cabinets to look occupied.
那名實習生為了讓自己看起來很忙，花了一下午在各檔案櫃之間搬動檔案。
Lakshmi shuffled the same three reports around her desk for the entire morning.
Lakshmi 整個上午把同樣三份報告在桌上挪來挪去。
- busy oneself
more general and less negative; can include genuine activity
- fiddle
implies nervous or aimless handling, not necessarily to appear busy
文法句型
shuffle + [papers/files/documents]
用法筆記
Carries a mildly negative or critical tone — the person is avoiding real work. The object is usually stationery or office items. Compare with noun sense 1 (REARRANGEMENT), which can be a neutral or positive act of organising.
4. in a card game, to rearrange the deck so that the cards fall in no particular or
洗牌
將紙牌攪亂順序以便遊戲
in a card game, to rearrange the deck so that the cards fall in no particular order, ensuring each player receives a fair hand from an unknown arrangement.
Ryo shuffled the deck three times before dealing cards to the players.
Ryo 將牌洗了三次，才發給其他玩家。
pattern: shuffle + deck/cards
It is your turn to shuffle, so please mix the cards well.
輪到你洗牌了，請好好把牌混合均勻。
The dealer shuffled and then asked Christopher to cut the deck.
發牌員洗好牌後，請 Christopher 切牌。
Nila watched her grandfather shuffle the cards with surprising speed.
Nila 看著祖父以驚人的速度洗牌。
The children learned how to shuffle by watching a video on their tablet.
孩子們在平板上看著影片學會了如何洗牌。
- stack
to arrange cards dishonestly in a desired order, the opposite of randomising
文法句型
shuffle + [deck/cards]
shuffle (no object)
用法筆記
Can be used transitively ('shuffle the deck') or intransitively ('It's your turn to shuffle — go ahead.'). In informal card games, the intransitive use is very common. Distinguish from verb sense 5 (JUMBLE), which applies to any items, not just game pieces.
常見錯誤
5. to mix a collection of items into a disordered state, losing any previous arrang
弄亂
將物品混在一起變得亂七八糟
to mix a collection of items into a disordered state, losing any previous arrangement or organisation they had.
The wind shuffled the stack of newspapers all over the garden.
風把那一疊報紙吹得滿花園亂七八糟。
pattern: shuffle + items + location
Élise shuffled all the photographs together on the living room floor.
Élise 把所有的相片在客廳地上混在一起。
The toddler shuffled the coloured blocks into a messy pile on the carpet.
學步幼兒把彩色積木在地毯上弄成一堆亂七八糟。
Pim shuffled the receipts and notes together, making it hard to find anything later.
Pim 把收據和筆記混在一起，後來什麼都找不到。
- sort
to arrange items into an organised order, the opposite of jumbling
文法句型
shuffle + [things] + (up/together)
用法筆記
Unlike verb sense 4 (MIX CARDS), this sense does not imply a deliberate, orderly randomisation for a game — it simply means creating disorder. Can apply to any physical items: papers, clothes, toys, tools, etc. Frequently used with 'up' or 'together' for emphasis.