soul
soul — 名詞
- soulsingular
- soulsplural
1. the invisible spiritual self within a human being that many faiths and tradition
靈魂
人非物質的精神本質，據信死後仍存在
the invisible spiritual self within a human being that many faiths and traditions believe lives on after physical death
The priest told Hugo that Grandma's soul had gone to a peaceful place.
牧師告訴 Hugo，奶奶的靈魂已經去了一個安詳的地方。
soul as spiritual essence in religious context
Many cultures around the world believe the soul lives on after death.
世界上許多文化都相信靈魂在死後依然存在。
Nadia closed her eyes and prayed for the souls of the sailors lost at sea.
Nadia 閉上眼睛，為在海上遇難水手們的靈魂祈禱。
The old book described the soul as a light that never fades away.
那本古老的書把靈魂描述為一道永不熄滅的光芒。
Some philosophers argue that every living creature has a soul of its own.
有些哲學家主張每個生物都有自己的靈魂。
- immortal soul
- human soul
- save your soul
- rest my soul
用法筆記
Frequently used in religious, philosophical, or spiritual contexts. The opposite concept is the body (physical form).
常見錯誤
2. the quality of emotional depth and genuine feeling that a person or a piece of a
情感；靈魂
人或作品展現出的深層真摯情感
the quality of emotional depth and genuine feeling that a person or a piece of art shows
Reema's performance was full of soul and moved many people in the crowd to tears.
Reema 的表演充滿靈魂，感動了在場的許多人。
uncountable: full of soul
The singer's voice had so much soul that everyone stopped to listen.
那位歌手的声音充滿情感，所有人都停下來聆聽。
Aoi put her whole soul into painting the portrait of her grandmother.
Aoi 把全部心力都投入在畫奶奶的肖像畫中。
The restaurant had nice furniture but its decoration felt empty and had no soul.
那家餐廳的家具雖然漂亮，但裝潢空洞，毫無靈魂。
Xiu plays the piano with such soul that you can feel every note.
Xiu 彈鋼琴時充滿感情，你能感受到每一個音符。
- full of soul
- with soul
- put your soul into
- no soul
用法筆記
Uncountable — do not say 'a soul' or 'souls' for this meaning. Often used with 'full of', 'with', or 'put your whole soul into'.
常見錯誤
3. a style of popular music that conveys deep emotion, first developed and performe
靈魂樂
源自非裔美國人、情感強烈的音樂類型
a style of popular music that conveys deep emotion, first developed and performed by African American artists in the mid-20th century
Soul became a major musical genre across the United States during the nineteen sixties.
靈魂樂在 1960 年代成為美國主流音樂類型。
Gabriela loves listening to soul because the melodies are so warm and emotional.
Gabriela 喜歡聽靈魂樂，因為旋律溫暖而充滿情感。
soul as a music genre
The radio station near the university plays classic soul every Sunday afternoon.
大學附近的廣播電臺每週日下午都會播放經典靈魂樂。
Christopher learned to dance to soul music at his local community youth club.
Christopher 在當地的社區青年中心學會了跟著靈魂樂跳舞。
A new soul band from Chicago is performing at the town hall this Friday.
一組來自芝加哥的新靈魂樂團將於本週五在市府禮堂演出。
- soul music
- soul singer
- classic soul
- soul band
- soul record
用法筆記
Often shortened form of 'soul music'. This sense is usually capitalized in historical references (Soul) but lowercase in everyday use.
4. someone who has a specific type of character, especially when that quality is ob
人；傢伙
具有某種特質的人（前面須加形容詞）
someone who has a specific type of character, especially when that quality is obvious in how they treat others
My grandfather was a kind soul who helped everyone in the neighborhood.
我的祖父是個善良的人，總是幫助社區裡的每一個人。
countable noun with preceding adjective: kind soul
A few brave souls stayed outside in the heavy rain to watch the match.
有幾個勇敢的人冒著大雨留下來看比賽。
Noa is such a cheerful soul that she makes everyone smile at the office.
Noa 是個開朗的人，她在辦公室總能讓大家微笑。
Some poor soul left their brand new umbrella on the bus this morning.
某個可憐的人今天早上把全新的雨傘遺忘在公車上了。
Tamás is a trusting soul who always believes the best in the people he meets.
Tamás 是個容易相信別人的人，總是把別人想得最好。
- kind soul
- brave soul
- poor soul
- trusting soul
- old soul
- person
neutral, no emotional coloring
- individual
more formal; emphasizes separateness
- character
often implies an unusual or interesting person
用法筆記
Almost always requires a preceding adjective (kind soul, brave soul, poor soul). Rarely used without a modifier.
常見錯誤
5. a person — used in negative contexts to mean 'no one' or 'anyone at all'
人影；人
任何人（僅用於否定句，表示沒有人）
a person — used in negative contexts to mean 'no one' or 'anyone at all'
Not a single soul was visible on the streets after midnight in the storm.
暴風雨過後的午夜，街上連一個人也看不見。
negative construction: not a single soul
The old house had been empty for years with no soul living there at all.
那棟老房子空了好幾年，根本沒有人住在那裡。
When Sofie called for help in the dark alley, not a soul answered her.
Sofie 在黑暗的小巷裡呼救時，沒有一個人回應她。
Wei searched the entire building but could not find a living soul anywhere.
Wei 搜遍了整棟大樓，卻連一個活人也找不到。
The beach was completely deserted — there was not a soul in sight at all.
沙灘上空無一人——放眼望去連個影子都沒有。
- not a soul
- no soul
- any soul
- living soul
- single soul
文法句型
not a + soul
no + soul
any + soul
用法筆記
Almost always used in negative expressions: 'not a soul', 'no soul', 'never a soul'. Rarely if ever used in positive statements for this meaning.
常見錯誤
6. a deep sense of identity, pride, and connection to the culture and heritage of A
黑人文化精神
對非裔美國人文化的深刻認同與自豪
a deep sense of identity, pride, and connection to the culture and heritage of African American people
The museum exhibition celebrated soul through music, dance, and storytelling.
博物館的展覽透過音樂、舞蹈和故事來頌揚黑人文化精神。
Hugo wrote his thesis on the meaning of soul in modern African American art.
Hugo 的論文探討了靈魂在現代非裔美國人藝術中的意義。
soul as cultural identity and pride
Many young artists today explore soul as a way to connect with their heritage.
現今許多年輕藝術家透過探索黑人文化精神來連結自己的傳統。
The documentary examined what soul means to different generations of Black families.
這部紀錄片探討了黑人文化精神對不同世代黑人家庭的意義。
Folake's poetry captures the spirit of soul with powerful images and rhythms.
Folake 的詩歌以有力的意象和節奏捕捉了黑人文化精神的精髓。
- Black soul
- soul culture
- pride of soul
- soul identity
- heritage
broader term; includes traditions and history, not just emotional connection
- identity
focuses on self-concept rather than cultural pride
- Black pride
a related concept with a stronger political dimension
用法筆記
Less common in everyday conversation; found most often in discussions of African American cultural identity, art, and history. Overlaps conceptually with noun sense 2 (DEEP FEELINGS) but specifically links the emotion to African American heritage.
bare your soul
idiomto tell someone your deepest and most private feelings, without hiding anything
敞開心扉；吐露心聲
Karim finally bared his soul to his best friend about the fear he had been hiding.
In her diary, the young writer bared her soul about growing up in a small town.
heart and soul
idiomwith all your energy, enthusiasm, and complete dedication
全心全意
Nadia threw herself heart and soul into organizing the community charity event.
The dance teacher loves her students heart and soul and never misses a class.
to manage to stay alive with only just enough food, money, or clothing
勉強維持生活；糊口
During the hard winter, the old man worked odd jobs just to keep body and soul together.
As a young student in the city, Wei took three part-time jobs to keep body and soul together.
to give up your moral values or principles in exchange for money, success, or power
出賣靈魂（為利益放棄道德原則）
The journalist sold her soul for fame and started publishing stories she knew were false.
Some critics say the band sold their soul when they signed the big record deal.
the most lively, energetic, and entertaining person at a social event
派對中的靈魂人物
Aoi was the life and soul of the party, telling jokes and getting everyone to dance.
Without Gabriela's funny stories, the evening would have been dull — she is the life and soul.
soul mate
idioma person who you feel a very strong natural connection with, especially in a romantic relationship
靈魂伴侶；知己
Christopher says he knew Reema was his soul mate on their very first date.
The old couple who had been married for sixty years described each other as soul mates.
To share your most personal and secret feelings with someone.
袒露心扉
Maya bared her soul to her best friend after the breakup.
Why did you bare your soul to a stranger on the bus?
body and soul
idiomWith all your effort and attention; completely.
全心全意
Diego threw himself body and soul into the project.
She loved him body and soul, without any hesitation.
Used to show respect when talking about someone who has died.
願他/她安息
My grandmother, God rest her soul, taught me to bake.
He was a kind man, God rest his soul.
good for the soul
idiomBeneficial for your mental or spiritual well-being, even if unpleasant.
有益心靈
A cold shower in the morning is good for the soul.
Sara thinks volunteering at the shelter is good for the soul.
The most lively and entertaining person at a social event.
派對靈魂人物
Aiden was the life and soul of the party last night.
Who is the life and soul of your office gatherings?
To do anything, even immoral acts, for money, success, or power.
出賣靈魂
The politician sold his soul to the devil for a higher position.
Min refused to sell her soul for a promotion she didn't deserve.
soul — 形容詞
- soulpositive
- soulercomparative
- soulestsuperlative
1. relating to or typical of African American people and their cultural traditions
非裔美國人的
與非裔美國人或其文化相關的
relating to or typical of African American people and their cultural traditions
The museum has a special room for soul art from the nineteen seventies period.
博物館有一間專門展示 1970 年代非裔美國人藝術的展廳。
adjective: soul art
Noa wrote a report on the history of soul food in the southern United States.
Noa 寫了一份關於美國南部黑人飲食文化歷史的報告。
Folake invited her classmates to a soul music festival in the park downtown.
Folake 邀請同學們一起去市區公園參加靈魂音樂節。
The radio host plays soul classics and interviews famous African American musicians.
廣播主持人播放非裔美國經典音樂，並訪問著名黑人音樂家。
Sofie's favorite cookbook is full of traditional soul recipes passed down for generations.
Sofie 最喜歡的食譜書裡滿是世代相傳的傳統黑人料理。
- soul food
- soul music
- soul culture
- soul art
- soul traditions
- African American
more formal and politically precise; used in official contexts
- Black
broader term referring to people of African descent globally
用法筆記
Commonly combines with nouns such as 'food', 'music', 'art', and 'culture' to refer to African American traditions. Overlaps with the noun sense (MUSIC) when paired with 'music'.