solid
solid — 名詞
- solidsingular
- solidsplural
1. A physical object like a cube, ball, or pyramid that has depth in addition to he
立體
有長寬高的幾何形狀
A physical object like a cube, ball, or pyramid that has depth in addition to height and width, so it is not flat.
The children learned to identify different solids like cubes and cylinders in maths class.
孩子們在數學課上學會辨認不同的立體，像是立方體和圓柱體。
countable: solid + of + geometric shape
A sphere is a round solid; surface points sit equally far from the centre.
球體是一種圓形立體，表面各點到中心的距離都相同。
Architects often work with simple solids before adding details to a building design.
建築師通常在增加建築設計細節之前，先用簡單的立體來構思。
The teacher showed the class a cardboard model of a solid called a hexagonal prism.
老師用紙板做了一個稱為六角柱的立體模型給全班看。
In art class, students drew still-life pictures using basic solids like cones and blocks.
美術課上，每位同學都運用錐體和方塊等基本立體來畫靜物。
- three-dimensional figure
more formal, used in mathematical writing
- geometric body
technical term, common in geometry textbooks
- plane figure
a flat shape with only two dimensions
文法句型
solid + of + specific geometric shape
用法筆記
Countable only — you can say "a solid" or "solids" to refer to individual three-dimensional shapes. Common in geometry and design.
常見錯誤
2. A material that keeps its shape and does not flow like a liquid or spread out li
固體
非液體或氣體的物質狀態
A material that keeps its shape and does not flow like a liquid or spread out like a gas — for example, ice, stone, or iron.
Water turns into a solid when the temperature drops below zero degrees Celsius.
當溫度降到攝氏零度以下時，水就會變成固體。
science context: liquid turns into solid
Most metals are hard solids at room temperature, but mercury is a liquid.
大部分金屬在室溫下是堅硬的固體，但水銀是液體。
The students compared how a solid, a liquid, and a gas behave inside different containers.
學生們比較了固體、液體和氣體在不同容器中的表現。
Wood is a natural solid that people have used in homes for thousands of years.
木材是一種天然固體，人類用在房屋上已有數千年之久。
When you freeze fruit juice, it changes from a liquid into a solid.
把果汁冷凍時，它會從液體變成固體。
- hard substance
less technical, focuses on the firmness property
- solid matter
formal term from physics and chemistry
文法句型
solid + verb
用法筆記
Can be countable ("different solids have different densities") or uncountable ("the solid was heated until it melted"). Often contrasted with liquid and gas in science contexts.
常見錯誤
3. Food that you chew and swallow, such as bread, rice, or cooked vegetables — ofte
固體食物
非流質的食物，需咀嚼吞嚥
Food that you chew and swallow, such as bread, rice, or cooked vegetables — often used when discussing what babies or sick people can eat.
The doctor said the patient could start eating solids again after the operation.
醫生說這位病人手術後可以開始吃固體食物了。
medical context: start eating solids
Babies usually begin to eat solid foods when they are about six months old.
嬰兒通常在六個月大左右開始吃固體食物。
After a week of soup and juice, Noa was happy to eat solid food again.
喝了一個星期的湯和果汁之後，Noa 很高興又能吃固體食物了。
The hospital menu offers both liquid meals and solid foods for different patients.
醫院的菜單針對不同病人提供流質餐和固體食物。
Parents should introduce one new solid food at a time to check for allergies.
建議父母一次只讓寶寶嘗試一種新的固體食物，以便觀察是否有過敏反應。
- solid food
the full phrase, more common than the noun alone in everyday speech
- liquid
food in drinkable form, such as soup or juice
文法句型
eat + solids
feed + solids
用法筆記
Often appears in the plural ("solids") in medical and parenting contexts. The adjective phrase "solid food" is more common than the noun "a solid" in everyday conversation.
常見錯誤
solid — 形容詞
- solidpositive
- more solidcomparative
- most solidsuperlative
1. Something that is not soft and keeps its shape when you press on it.
堅固的
堅硬且不易變形的
Something that is not soft and keeps its shape when you press on it.
Jabari knocked on the wall and it felt solid, not like cheap plasterboard.
Jabari 敲了敲牆壁，感覺很堅固，不像便宜的石膏板。
predicative: felt solid
A solid mattress gives your back the support it needs while you sleep.
堅固的床墊在你睡覺時能為背部提供所需的支撐。
attributive: solid + noun
The ground was too solid for Nikhil to dig a hole with his bare hands.
地面太硬了，Nikhil 沒辦法用雙手挖出一個洞。
The old library was built with thick, solid stone walls that kept the noise out.
那座舊圖書館用厚實堅固的石牆建成，將噪音隔在外面。
Diya sat on the solid wooden bench and waited for the bus to arrive.
Diya 坐在堅固的木長椅上等公車到來。
文法句型
solid + noun
be + solid
用法筆記
Only used with concrete subjects (objects, surfaces); for abstract reliability see sense 6 (RELIABLE).
常見錯誤
2. Made of one piece of material all the way through, with no empty spaces, gaps, o
實心的
內部無空隙的
Made of one piece of material all the way through, with no empty spaces, gaps, or bubbles inside.
The door was made of solid oak, not thin wood with a hollow centre.
那扇門是用實心橡木做的，不是中間空心的薄木板。
attributive: solid + material noun
Feng's house has solid brick walls that do not need extra insulation.
Feng 的房子有實心的磚牆，不需要額外的隔熱材料。
A solid rubber ball bounces much higher than one that has air inside it.
實心橡膠球彈得比裡面有空氣的球高得多。
The sculptor carved the statue from a solid block of white marble.
雕刻家用一整塊實心白色大理石雕刻了這座雕像。
These shoes have solid leather soles that will last for many years.
這雙鞋有實心皮革鞋底，可以穿很多年。
文法句型
solid + noun
be + solid
用法筆記
Commonly used with materials (wood, stone, metal, brick, rubber) to mean the object is made entirely of that substance.
常見錯誤
3. Made of a single substance or a single colour, with nothing else added or mixed
純的；純色的
由單一物質或顏色組成的
Made of a single substance or a single colour, with nothing else added or mixed in.
Ramon wears a necklace made of solid gold that belonged to his grandmother.
Ramon 戴著一條純金項鍊，是他祖母留下來的。
attributive: solid + [metal]
The living room wall was painted a solid white for a clean, modern look.
客廳的牆漆成純白色，營造出乾淨現代的感覺。
attributive: solid + [colour]
Selim prefers solid colours when choosing curtains for his apartment.
Selim 在挑選窗簾時偏愛純色的款式。
The ring is not solid silver — it has a thin layer of silver over steel.
這枚戒指不是純銀的——它只是在鋼外面鍍了一層薄薄的銀。
Otiso chose a solid blue shirt without any stripes or patterns on it.
Otiso 選了一件純藍色襯衫，上面沒有任何條紋或圖案。
文法句型
solid + [material / colour]
用法筆記
Almost always appears before the material or colour noun: 'solid gold', 'solid red'. Not used predicatively — 'The gold is solid' would be understood as sense 1 (firm) or sense 2 (without holes), not this sense.
常見錯誤
4. In a firm, hard state that is not a liquid or a gas.
固態的
非液體或氣體狀態的
In a firm, hard state that is not a liquid or a gas.
Water turns into solid ice when the temperature drops below zero degrees.
當溫度降到零度以下時，水會變成固態的冰。
turn + solid: change of state
The factory produces solid fuel for heating homes during the winter.
這家工廠生產固態燃料，供家庭冬天取暖使用。
Eric put the solid waste from the kitchen into the compost bin outside.
Eric 把廚房的固體廢棄物放進外面的堆肥箱。
When the lava cooled, it changed from a hot liquid into solid rock.
岩漿冷卻後，從滾燙的液體變成了固態的岩石。
The chemist studied how the gas formed a solid layer inside the glass tube.
化學家研究了氣體如何在玻璃管內形成一層固體。
- frozen
specifically for liquids turned solid by cold; narrower than 'solid'
文法句型
solid + noun
turn / become + solid
用法筆記
Often contrasted with 'liquid' or 'gas' in scientific and practical contexts. 'Turn solid' and 'become solid' are common change-of-state patterns.
5. Describes food that is not liquid — used when talking about babies or people rec
非流質的
非液體形式的食物
Describes food that is not liquid — used when talking about babies or people recovering from illness who can start eating regular meals after having only liquids.
After the operation, Otis could not eat any solid food for two days.
手術後，Otis 整整兩天不能吃任何固體食物。
collocation: solid food
The doctor told Amihan to start with soup before trying solid meals.
醫生告訴 Amihan 要先喝湯，然後再嘗試吃非流質的食物。
Babies usually begin eating solid food when they are about six months old.
嬰兒通常在六個月左右開始吃固體食物。
After her surgery, Amira asked the nurse when she could start eating solid food again.
手術後，Amira 問護士她什麼時候可以開始吃固體食物。
The hospital gave Christopher solid meals once he was feeling much better.
Christopher 感覺好多了之後，醫院就給他吃固體餐了。
- regular
more general; 'regular food' means normal meals as opposed to a special diet
- liquid
food in drinkable form, such as soup or juice
文法句型
solid + food / meal
用法筆記
Almost always used before 'food' or 'meal'. The noun plural 'solids' ('the patient cannot eat solids') is also common in medical contexts.
常見錯誤
6. Strong, well-made, or well-reasoned enough to be trusted and depended on — for e
可靠的
堅實可靠、可信任的
Strong, well-made, or well-reasoned enough to be trusted and depended on — for example, a solid reputation, solid evidence, or a solid plan.
Eitan's company has a solid reputation for treating its workers fairly.
Eitan 的公司擁有善待員工的可靠聲譽。
collocation: solid reputation
The police found solid evidence that proved the man was not guilty.
警方找到了可靠的證據，證明那名男子是無辜的。
collocation: solid evidence
Ingrid gave a solid performance in the final exam and scored very high.
Ingrid 在期末考試中表現穩健，拿到了很高的分數。
After years of hard work, the business was built on a solid financial base.
經過多年的努力，這家企業建立在穩固的財務基礎之上。
Feng did not have solid proof, so the judge asked him to bring more facts.
Feng 沒有確鑿的證據，所以法官請他提供更多事實。
- reliable
can be counted on to work or behave well; very close in meaning
- dependable
will not let you down; slightly more personal
- sound
well-reasoned or in good condition; common with 'argument' and 'judgement'
- strong
less formal; broadly similar across concrete and abstract uses
- unreliable
cannot be trusted to work well or be correct
- weak
not strong or convincing, especially of evidence or arguments
文法句型
solid + abstract noun
be + solid
用法筆記
Commonly modifies abstract nouns: 'reputation', 'evidence', 'plan', 'argument', 'performance', 'understanding'. Avoid using with concrete objects (use sense 1 instead).
常見錯誤
7. continuing without any pause or break, and usually lasting for a noticeably long
連續的
不間斷且持續一段長時間的
continuing without any pause or break, and usually lasting for a noticeably long amount of time.
Eitan studied for four solid hours before his final exam.
Eitan 在期末考前連續讀了四小時的書。
solid + [time unit] for continuous duration
The rain fell for three solid days and flooded the streets.
雨連續下了三天，街道都淹水了。
After a solid week of rain, the river rose above its banks.
連續下了一整個星期的雨之後，河水漲過了河岸。
The Watanabe family drove for ten solid hours to reach their grandmother's house.
Watanabe 一家連續開了十小時的車才抵達奶奶家。
Benjamin worked on the report for two solid months without taking any days off.
Benjamin 連續工作了兩個月寫那份報告，一天都沒有休假。
- continuous
more formal; 'solid' carries a stronger sense of impressively long duration
- unbroken
emphasises the absence of interruptions
- straight
used with time periods in informal US English: 'three straight hours'
- broken
interrupted or with pauses
- intermittent
stopping and starting again
文法句型
solid + [time unit]
用法筆記
Used only before a noun (attributive), and typically paired with units of time such as hours, days, weeks, or months.
常見錯誤
8. having length, width, and depth, rather than being flat like a drawing or a phot
立體的
具有長、寬、高三個維度的
having length, width, and depth, rather than being flat like a drawing or a photograph.
In geometry class, the students learned to calculate the volume of a solid figure.
在幾何課上，學生們學習如何計算立體圖形的體積。
collocation: solid figure / solid shape
A cube is a solid shape with six equal square faces.
立方體是一種擁有六個相同正方形面的立體形狀。
Folake's art project required her to create a solid object from clay.
Folake 的美術作業要求她用黏土製作一個立體物體。
Unlike a flat drawing on paper, a solid form has depth that you can measure.
畫在紙上的平面圖不同，立體形體具有可以測量的深度。
Dewi built a small solid model of the house before starting construction.
Dewi 在開始施工前先製作了一個小型的房屋立體模型。
- three-dimensional
the more explicit term; 'solid' is shorter and more common in mathematical contexts
- cubic
narrower — refers specifically to cube-like shapes
- spatial
relates to space generally; less commonly paired with 'figure' or 'shape'
- flat
having only two dimensions
- two-dimensional
explicitly lacking depth
文法句型
solid + [shape / figure / object]
用法筆記
Chiefly used in geometry, mathematics, and design contexts. Not to be confused with sense 1 (HARD / FIRM) — an object described as 'solid' in this sense may be soft or hollow; only its dimensionality matters.
常見錯誤
9. with every member of a group sharing the same opinion, giving complete and unite
一致的
全體意見相同、沒有分歧的
with every member of a group sharing the same opinion, giving complete and united support or opposition.
The committee was solid in its decision to reject the proposal.
委員會一致決定否決該提案。
pattern: solid in + decision / opinion / support
Saira's entire family was solid in their support of her decision to study abroad.
Saira 的家人一致支持她出國留學的決定。
collocation: solid support
The union members stood solid behind their leader during the negotiations.
工會成員在協商期間團結一致支持他們的領袖。
Hassan received solid backing from every member of the board.
Hassan 獲得董事會每一位成員的一致支持。
The town was solid in its opposition to the new highway plan.
全鎮一致反對新的高速公路計畫。
文法句型
solid in + [noun phrase]
solid behind + [noun phrase]
用法筆記
Often followed by 'in' (indicating the matter agreed on) or 'behind' (indicating the person or group supported). Distinguish from sense 6 (RELIABLE) — 'solid support' here means unanimous, not merely dependable.
常見錯誤
solid — 副詞
1. in a firm, strong, or complete way — for example, standing solid to show you wil
堅定地；連續
以穩固、不中斷的方式
in a firm, strong, or complete way — for example, standing solid to show you will not change your mind, or voting solid to show complete agreement with a group.
The whole team stood solid behind their captain during the crisis.
整支隊伍在危機期間堅定地支持他們的隊長。
stand + solid (remain firm/unwavering)
Gabriela slept solid for nine hours after three nights of little rest.
Gabriela 在連續三天睡眠不足後，連續睡了九個小時。
sleep + solid (continuously, without waking)
The union members voted solid against the company's new contract offer.
工會成員一致投票反對公司提出的新合約。
You can count on Lien — she stands solid with her friends no matter what.
你可以信任 Lien ——無論發生什麼事，她都堅定地支持朋友。
The committee backed the proposal solid, with no one raising any objections.
委員會一致支持該提案，無人提出異議。
- weakly
opposite of firmness or strength
文法句型
stand + solid
vote + solid
sleep + solid
support + solid
用法筆記
This is a flat adverb — the -ly form 'solidly' is more common in formal or written English. 'Solid' as an adverb is informal and typically appears in fixed combinations such as 'stand solid', 'vote solid', or 'sleep solid' (chiefly British).