size
/saɪz/ (bre, ipa) · [sˈaɪz] /saɪz/ (ame, ipa) · [sˈaɪz] /ˈsīz/ (ame, mw)
size — 名詞
- sizesingular
- sizesplural
1. the degree to which someone or something is big or small, usually expressed in u
大小；尺寸
人或物體體積、長度等量度
the degree to which someone or something is big or small, usually expressed in units of length, area, or weight.
The Watanabe family was amazed by the size of the ancient redwood tree.
渡邊一家人對森林裡那棵古紅木樹的大小感到驚嘆。
noun phrase: the size of [thing]
Because of its size, the delivery truck could not fit through the narrow alley.
由於體積太大，那輛送貨卡車開不進狹窄的巷子。
reason clause with because of its size
Ritu checked the size of her suitcase before the flight.
Ritu 在搭機前檢查了行李箱的尺寸，以確認符合規定。
The two fish were almost the same size, but one was slightly darker in colour.
那兩條魚大小幾乎一模一樣，但其中一條的顏色稍微深一些。
Amira could not believe the size of the crowd waiting outside the concert hall.
Amira 不敢相信音樂廳外竟然聚集了那麼一大群人。
- dimensions
more specific — refers to length, width, and height as individual measurements, not overall bigness
- measurements
emphasises exact numbers obtained by measuring rather than a general impression of bigness
- extent
more formal, often used for areas or degrees of seriousness rather than physical objects
常見錯誤
2. a standard label shown as a number or letter that tells you which version of a p
尺碼；規格
產品（如衣服、鞋子）的標準規格編號
a standard label shown as a number or letter that tells you which version of a product to choose, especially for clothes, shoes, or packaged goods.
Joaquín tried the jacket in a larger size, but it was still too tight.
Joaquín 試穿了那件大一個尺碼的夾克，但肩膀處還是太緊。
in a [adjective] size
Defne always checks the size label on the box before buying shoes online.
Defne 在網路上買鞋子之前，總是會先看盒子上的尺寸標籤。
size label
The shop sells the same dress in sizes ranging from XS to XXL.
那家店同一件洋裝有從 XS 到 XXL 的各種尺碼。
Christopher asked the assistant whether they had this shirt in a smaller size.
Christopher 問店員這件襯衫有沒有小一點的尺碼。
In many countries, shoe sizes are measured on a different scale from clothing sizes.
許多國家的鞋碼與衣服尺碼採用不同的量度系統。
- fit
focuses on how well something matches a person's shape, not the standard label itself
- measurement
an actual number in inches or centimetres, not a standardised size label
用法筆記
Commonly paired with a specific product type: 'shoe size', 'dress size', 'collar size'. The label itself can be a number (8, 10, 42) or a letter (S, M, L, XL).
常見錯誤
3. a thick, sticky liquid that is put onto fabric, paper, or walls to make them sti
漿料；漿糊
塗在布料或牆上使其變硬的黏性物質
a thick, sticky liquid that is put onto fabric, paper, or walls to make them stiff or to create a smooth surface ready for painting or wallpaper.
Beatrix brushed a layer of size onto the canvas before starting her painting.
Beatrix 在開始作畫之前在畫布上刷了一層漿料。
brushed a layer of size onto [surface]
The old wallpaper came off easily because the size underneath had dried out.
舊壁紙很容易就撕下來了，因為底下的漿料經過多年早已乾透。
Lien mixed the size powder with water until it formed a smooth, glue-like paste.
Lien 把漿料粉末和水混合，攪拌成光滑的糊狀物。
Élise applied a coat of size to the paper before painting to prevent ink bleeding.
Élise 在紙上塗了一層漿料以防止墨水暈開。
用法筆記
This is a specialised sense used mainly by artists, decorators, and bookbinders. In everyday conversation, 'glue' or 'paste' is far more common.
size — 動詞
- sizepresent simple I / you / we / they
- sizes3rd person singular
- sizing-ing form
- sizedpast simple
1. to spread size onto the surface of cloth, paper, wood, or another material in or
上漿；塗漿料
在布料或紙張表面塗抹漿料
to spread size onto the surface of cloth, paper, wood, or another material in order to stiffen it or prepare it for finishing.
Before hanging the new wallpaper, Rin sized the wall with a homemade mixture.
貼新壁紙之前，Rin 用自製的漿料處理了牆面。
size + direct object + with [substance]
Ziad carefully sized the cotton fabric so it would hold its shape during embroidery.
Ziad 仔細地在棉布上漿，讓布料在刺繡過程中保持形狀。
Tamar sized the canvas before stretching it onto the wooden frame.
Tamar 在繃框之前先為畫布上漿。
The artist sized the sheets of paper with a thin layer of animal glue.
那位藝術家用一層薄薄的動物膠在紙張上漿。
文法句型
size + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used by people working with textiles, papercraft, or interior decoration. The object is always the material being treated, not the size substance itself.