snag
/snæɡ/ (bre, ipa) · /snæɡ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsnag/ (ame, mw)
snag — 名詞
- snagsingular
- snagsplural
1. an unexpected issue that makes a plan or process harder, slower, or less likely
問題；障礙
意料之外的困難或麻煩
an unexpected issue that makes a plan or process harder, slower, or less likely to succeed than originally expected
The wedding plans went smoothly until a last-minute snag appeared when the caterer cancelled.
婚禮進行得很順利，但最後一刻外燴業者取消，出現了意外的問題。
collocation: a snag appears / a snag develops
Ananya encountered a snag with her visa application that delayed her trip by two weeks.
Ananya 的簽證申請遇到了問題，讓她的行程延誤了兩週。
collocation: encounter a snag
Kwame's project hit a snag when the main supplier could not deliver the parts on time.
Kwame 的專案遇到了障礙，因為主要供應商無法按時交貨。
There was just one snag — the apartment was perfect but the landlord would not allow pets.
只有一個問題——那間公寓很完美，但房東不允許養寵物。
The negotiators thought they had an agreement, but a small snag over payment terms stopped the deal.
談判者以為達成了協議，但付款條件上的一個小問題讓交易告吹了。
- solution
the thing that resolves the snag
- smooth sailing
idiomatic expression meaning no problems at all
用法筆記
Commonly found in the phrases 'hit a snag', 'encounter a snag', and 'run into a snag'. The implied problem is usually small to moderate, not catastrophic.
常見錯誤
2. a hole, pulled thread, or damaged area in a piece of cloth or similar material,
鉤破處；裂口
布料被勾破的小洞或脫線處
a hole, pulled thread, or damaged area in a piece of cloth or similar material, caused by contact with a rough or pointed object
Lena noticed a small snag in her new dress where the zipper had caught the fabric.
Lena 發現她的新洋裝上有一個小裂口，是拉鍊勾到布料造成的。
collocation: a snag in [item of clothing]
Diego tried to sew the snag in his coat sleeve before it turned into a bigger hole.
Diego 試著縫補外套袖子上的鉤破處，以免它變成更大的洞。
The cat's claw left a snag on the sofa cushion that Grace had to hide with a throw pillow.
貓咪的爪子在沙發墊上留下了一道鉤痕，Grace 只好用抱枕蓋住。
Haruto carefully pulled the thread from the snag in his favourite woollen jumper.
Haruto 小心翼翼地從他最喜歡的羊毛毛衣的鉤破處拉出那根線。
A loose nail on the fence caused several snags in the curtains that were drying in the breeze.
籬笆上的一根鬆動釘子讓在風中晾乾的窗簾多了好幾個裂口。
用法筆記
The verb snag (sense 1) is often used to describe how the damage happened, and the noun snag describes the resulting damage itself.
常見錯誤
3. a cooked sausage, especially one eaten outdoors at a barbecue or similar informa
香腸（非正式）
非正式用語，指烹煮過的香腸
a cooked sausage, especially one eaten outdoors at a barbecue or similar informal meal; used mainly in Australian and British English
The party guests ate snags and salad on the deck while the sun went down.
派對的客人們在甲板上吃著香腸和沙拉，一邊欣賞日落。
informal register: 'snags' for sausages at a barbecue
Vikram grabbed a snag from the barbecue and put it in a bread roll with sauce.
Vikram 從烤肉架上拿了一根香腸，夾進麵包捲裡再淋上醬料。
At the school fair, volunteers sold snags and cold drinks to raise money for new books.
在學校園遊會上，志願者們販售香腸和冷飲，為購買新書募款。
Mei-Lin had never tried a snag before, so Samira handed her one with fried onions on top.
Mei-Lin 從沒吃過這種烤香腸，於是 Samira 遞給她一根，上面還放了炒洋蔥。
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in informal contexts in Australian and New Zealand English (and to a lesser degree British English). In American English this meaning is not recognised.
常見錯誤
4. a small, sharp or uneven part that sticks out from a surface and can catch, scra
突出尖物
表面突出的尖銳或粗糙部分
a small, sharp or uneven part that sticks out from a surface and can catch, scratch, or tear things that touch or brush against it
Omar cut his finger on a snag sticking out from the old wooden fence.
Omar 的手指被舊木籬笆上突出的尖刺割傷了。
collocation: a snag sticking out
The fishing line kept catching on snags at the bottom of the river.
釣魚線不斷被河底的突出物鉤住。
Camila snagged her backpack on a snag of wire protruding from the construction site.
Camila 的背包被建築工地突出的一截鐵絲鉤住了。
A small snag on the tree trunk scratched Tomas's arm as he walked past.
樹幹上的一個小尖刺在 Tomas 經過時劃傷了他的手臂。
- protrusion
more technical and formal; neutral in tone
- burr
a rough edge left on metal after cutting; domain-specific
- barb
a sharp backward-pointing projection, like on a fishhook or fence wire
用法筆記
This is the original concrete meaning from which the figurative sense (noun sense 1, 'problem') developed. Used to describe physical hazards in nature, woodwork, or metal work.
snag — 動詞
- snagpresent simple I / you / we / they
- snags3rd person singular
- snagging-ing form
- snaggedpast simple
1. to damage a piece of fabric or similar material by pulling it against a sharp or
鉤破；扯破
被尖物鉤住而造成撕裂
to damage a piece of fabric or similar material by pulling it against a sharp or rough object, causing a tear or pulled thread
Jack snagged his trousers on a loose nail sticking out of the park bench.
Jack 的褲子被公園長椅上突出的一根鬆動釘子鉤破了。
transitive pattern: snag + clothing + on + sharp object
The expensive curtains got snagged on the sharp corner of the window frame.
那昂貴的窗簾被窗框的尖角鉤破了。
passive: get snagged on [object]
Elin carefully untangled the thread after it snagged on the zipper of her jacket.
Elin 小心翼翼地解開那條線——它被外套拉鍊鉤住了。
Be careful climbing over that wall — you might snag your jumper on the barbed wire.
爬那道牆要小心——你的毛衣可能會被鐵絲網鉤破。
The silk scarf snagged on the rough edge of the table and now it has a loose thread.
那條絲巾被桌子的粗糙邊緣鉤住，現在脫了一條線。
文法句型
snag + object + on + object
snag + on + object
用法筆記
Can be used transitively (you snag something on an object) or intransitively (the fabric snags on something). The passive form 'get snagged' is very common in spoken English.
常見錯誤
2. to obtain or secure something desirable by acting quickly or at the right moment
搶到；捷足先登
以快速行動取得想要的東西
to obtain or secure something desirable by acting quickly or at the right moment, often before other people have the chance to do so
Olivia snagged the last ticket to the concert by refreshing the website at exactly the right time.
Olivia 在對的時間刷新網站，搶到了演唱會的最後一張票。
informal transitive: snag + desirable item
Kwame snagged a summer internship at the design studio before any other applicants applied.
Kwame 在其他求職者申請之前，就搶到了設計工作室的暑期實習機會。
The store offered a big discount and Amara snagged three pairs of shoes for half price.
那家商店推出大折扣，Amara 用半價搶到了三雙鞋。
If you want a seat by the window, you need to snag one early before the bus fills up.
如果你想坐靠窗的座位，就得早點去搶，免得巴士坐滿了。
Tomas snagged a promotion by volunteering for the overseas project before anyone else could.
Tomas 在其他人還來不及之前主動爭取海外專案，搶到了晉升機會。
- miss out on
phrasal verb meaning to fail to obtain something someone else got
文法句型
snag + object
用法筆記
Informal register — common in spoken English and casual writing (emails, text messages, social media). Not suitable for formal academic or business writing. The object is almost always something limited, desirable, or time-sensitive.
常見錯誤
3. to cause difficulties or interruptions that slow down or stop the progress of a
阻礙；耽擱
造成問題或延誤，拖慢進度
to cause difficulties or interruptions that slow down or stop the progress of a plan, project, or process
The construction project was snagged by a dispute over the quality of the building materials.
那個建築專案因為建材品質的糾紛而受阻。
passive: be snagged by [issue]
Visa delays snagged the team's travel plans for the international conference.
簽證延誤阻礙了團隊參加國際會議的行程。
The new software launch got snagged when the team discovered a critical bug in the code.
新軟體的發布因團隊在程式碼中發現一個嚴重錯誤而延遲。
Talks between the two companies were snagged by disagreements about the final price.
兩間公司之間的談判因為最終價格的分歧而陷入停滯。
Plans for the new playground got snagged when the city council ran out of funding.
新遊樂場的計畫因為市政府資金用盡而耽擱了。
- smooth
verb meaning to remove obstacles or make progress easy
文法句型
be snagged by + noun
snag + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice, especially in news reports and business writing. 'Get snagged' is a more informal alternative to 'be snagged'. The active voice is less common but possible.