sling
/slɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /slɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsliŋ/ (ame, mw)
sling — 動詞
- slingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- slingshe / she / it
- slungpast simple
- slinging-ing form
1. to toss or drop something in a rough or hasty way, without taking care of where
亂扔；隨手丟
不經意地扔或放東西
to toss or drop something in a rough or hasty way, without taking care of where it lands
Vinícius slung his backpack onto the floor and collapsed on the sofa.
Vinícius 把背包隨手扔到地板上，然後癱倒在沙發上。
sling + object + location (onto/in/over)
Maeve slung the wet towel over the bathroom door as she rushed out.
Maeve 匆忙出門時，把濕毛巾隨手掛在浴室門上。
"Just sling your bags anywhere you like," said Greta with a friendly wave.
Greta 親切地揮揮手說：「包包隨便放就好。」
The children slung their coats onto the hooks and dashed into the garden.
孩子們把外套隨手掛上掛鉤，就衝進花園裡去了。
Eshe slung the old newspapers into the recycling bin without checking them.
Eshe 把舊報紙隨手扔進回收桶，連看都沒看一眼。
文法句型
sling + object + location phrase
用法筆記
Often followed by a direction phrase such as onto, into, or over to describe where the object lands. The verb carries a casual, sometimes careless tone — stronger than 'put' but less forceful than 'hurl'.
常見錯誤
2. to toss or pass something to another person in a casual or hurried way, often wi
丟給；拋給
隨意地丟東西給某人
to toss or pass something to another person in a casual or hurried way, often without looking or stopping what you are doing
"Catch!" Bilal yelled as he slung the keys across the room to Lakan.
Bilal 大喊一聲「接好！」，把鑰匙隔空丟給 Lakan。
sling + object + to + recipient (directional)
Kenji slung a bottle of water to his sister before the hike began.
Kenji 在健行開始前丟了一瓶水給妹妹。
The chef slung a hot pan to his assistant without even turning around.
那位廚師頭也不回地把熱鍋拋給了助手。
Alessia slung her phone over to Devika so she could see the photo on screen.
Alessia 把手機扔給 Devika，讓她看看螢幕上的照片。
At the campsite Christopher slung a bag of marshmallows to Mira across the table.
Christopher 在營地裡把一包棉花糖隔著桌子丟給 Mira。
- hand
careful, deliberate passing from one person to another
文法句型
sling + someone + something
sling + something + to + someone
用法筆記
This sense always involves a recipient — the person receiving the thrown object is either named directly after the verb (sling someone something) or introduced by to (sling something to someone). The action is typically quick and casual.
常見錯誤
3. to put something loosely around or over a surface, object, or part of your body
搭；掛
隨意地把東西掛在某處
to put something loosely around or over a surface, object, or part of your body so that it hangs or rests there
Greta slung her scarf around her neck before stepping out into the cold.
Greta 把圍巾搭在脖子上，然後走進寒風中。
sling + object + around + body part
The driver slung one arm over the back of the passenger seat while reversing.
司機倒車時把一隻胳膊搭在乘客座位的靠背上。
Vinícius slung the camera strap across his chest and set off down the trail.
Vinícius 把相機背帶斜掛在胸前，便沿著小路出發了。
A large banner was slung between two trees for the street festival.
一條巨大的布條被掛在兩棵樹之間，為街頭慶典做裝飾。
Maeve slung a heavy bag of rice over her shoulder and climbed the stairs.
Maeve 把一袋沈甸甸的米扛在肩上，然後爬上了樓梯。
- remove
taking something off rather than putting it on loosely
文法句型
sling + object + around/over/across + body part or surface
用法筆記
Commonly used with position phrases like around, over, across, or between. The object is typically a flexible item — a scarf, bag, strap, arm, or banner — that can drape or hang freely.
常見錯誤
sling — 名詞
- slingsingular
- slingsplural
1. a loop of cloth that hangs from the neck to keep an injured arm, wrist, or hand
吊帶；三角巾
固定受傷手臂的布帶
a loop of cloth that hangs from the neck to keep an injured arm, wrist, or hand steady against the body while it recovers
After breaking his wrist Christopher wore a sling for nearly six weeks.
Christopher 手腕骨折後，戴了將近六個星期的懸吊帶。
wear a sling (collocation)
The nurse placed Mira's arm in a sling and adjusted the knot behind her neck.
護士輕輕地把 Mira 的手臂放進懸吊帶，調整好她頸後的結。
place/put [body part] in a sling
Eshe spent the summer with her left arm in a sling after the bicycle accident.
Eshe 自行車摔傷後，整個夏天左臂都吊著懸吊帶。
The doctor showed Devika how to make a temporary sling from a triangular bandage.
醫生教 Devika 如何用一條三角巾做成臨時的懸吊帶。
Maeve's shoulder hurt so badly that she asked for a sling at the clinic reception.
Maeve 的肩膀痛得厲害，她在診所櫃檯要求一個懸吊帶。
- support bandage
a broader term that includes wraps and braces for various body parts
文法句型
in a sling
wear a sling
have [body part] in a sling
用法筆記
Frequently used in the phrase 'in a sling' to describe the position of the injured limb. A sling is different from a bandage — a sling supports the weight of the arm, while a bandage wraps around a wound.
常見錯誤
2. a piece of soft cloth worn across the body, forming a pouch or wrap to hold a ba
嬰兒背帶
背負嬰兒用的布製背帶
a piece of soft cloth worn across the body, forming a pouch or wrap to hold a baby close to the wearer's chest, hip, or back
Alessia carried her baby in a soft cotton sling while walking through the busy market.
Alessia 用柔軟的棉製嬰兒背帶背著寶寶，穿過熱鬧的市集。
carry a baby in a sling
The father learned to tie the baby sling before his solo outing with the infant.
那位父親學會了如何繫好嬰兒背帶，才第一次單獨帶寶寶出門。
Many parents prefer a sling over a stroller when visiting crowded indoor spaces.
許多家長在擁擠的室內場所偏好使用嬰兒背帶，而不是嬰兒推車。
Lakan bought a sling made of breathable fabric for the hot summer months.
Lakan 買了一條透氣布料製成的嬰兒背帶，準備在炎熱的夏天使用。
- baby carrier
a broader category that includes both soft slings and structured carriers with buckles and straps
文法句型
carry [baby] in a sling
baby sling
用法筆記
Baby slings come in different styles — ring slings, wrap slings, and pouch slings. Unlike a structured baby carrier, a sling is made entirely of fabric and requires tying or adjusting.
3. a band, strap, or net made of strong material, used with a crane or hoist to lif
吊索；起重索
用於吊起或搬運重物的繩帶
a band, strap, or net made of strong material, used with a crane or hoist to lift, lower, or support heavy objects
The workers wrapped a steel sling around the crate before the crane lifted it.
工人們用鋼製吊索捆住木箱，然後起重機將它吊起。
steel sling / wrapped around + object
A cargo sling made of thick ropes held the wooden pallet steady during lifting.
一條由粗繩編成的貨物吊索穩穩地托住木棧板。
The moving crew used a canvas sling to lower the piano through the upstairs window.
搬運團隊用帆布吊索把鋼琴從二樓窗戶吊下來。
Devika checked the rope sling for wear before letting it carry the machinery.
Devika 檢查了繩索吊帶是否有磨損，然後才允許它運載機械。
用法筆記
In construction and shipping contexts, a sling is rated for a specific weight limit. Always use a sling that is strong enough for the load.
4. a simple weapon made from a narrow strap with two cords at the ends, used to thr
投石索
古代用來投擲石塊的武器
a simple weapon made from a narrow strap with two cords at the ends, used to throw a stone by swinging it around and releasing one cord at high speed
In ancient times soldiers used a sling to hurl stones accurately at enemy lines.
在古代，士兵使用投石索精準地向敵軍投擲石塊。
historical: used by soldiers in battle
The shepherd carried a sling to scare wild animals away from his flock of sheep.
那個牧羊人隨身帶著投石索，用來嚇跑靠近羊群的野生動物。
David defeated Goliath with a single stone fired from his sling.
大衛用投石索射出的一塊石頭擊敗了歌利亞。
Archaeologists uncovered a collection of sling stones from a battlefield over two thousand years old.
考古學家在一個兩千多年前的古戰場發現了一批投石索用的石彈。
用法筆記
This is the original meaning of the word and appears in historical and biblical texts. In modern contexts it is often replaced by 'slingshot' (a Y-shaped device with elastic) for children's toys.
常見錯誤
5. a mixed alcoholic drink made with spirits, sugar, citrus juice, and still or spa
司令雞尾酒
用烈酒、糖、檸檬汁調製的雞尾酒
a mixed alcoholic drink made with spirits, sugar, citrus juice, and still or sparkling water, served either hot or cold with ice
The bartender mixed a Singapore sling with gin, cherry brandy, and fresh lime juice.
調酒師用琴酒、櫻桃白蘭地和新鮮萊姆汁調了一杯新加坡司令雞尾酒。
Singapore sling (famous variety)
Bilal ordered a hot gin sling to warm himself on the chilly winter evening.
Bilal 點了一杯熱琴酒司令，在寒冷的冬夜裡暖暖身子。
The menu listed several classic sling cocktails including the gin sling and the Singapore sling.
菜單上列出了幾種經典的司令雞尾酒，包括琴酒司令和新加坡司令。
That old hotel bar has been famous for its house sling recipe since the nineteen-twenties.
那間老飯店的酒吧自一九二〇年代起就以自製的司令雞尾酒配方聞名。
- cocktail
a broader category; all slings are cocktails but not all cocktails are slings
用法筆記
The best-known variety is the Singapore Sling, created at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. A sling differs from other cocktails in its simple formula of spirit plus sweet and sour plus water, without additional flavoured liqueurs.