souls
souls — 名詞
- soulssingular
- soulsesplural
1. the immaterial element within a human being that various religious traditions co
靈魂
人死後仍存在的非物質部分
the immaterial element within a human being that various religious traditions consider to live on after bodily death, and that is also understood as the centre of one's true character and emotions
Many Buddhists believe the soul is reborn into a new body after death.
許多佛教徒相信靈魂會在死後轉世到新的身體裡。
believe + that-clause for religious/spiritual belief about the soul
Grandma said her soul would always watch over the family, even after she was gone.
外婆說她的靈魂會一直守護著家人，即使她離開了人世。
possessive determiner + soul for individual spiritual essence
The old priest spoke calmly about the journey of the soul after this life ends.
老牧師平靜地談論此生結束後靈魂的旅程。
People at the funeral lit candles and prayed for the souls of those who had passed away.
葬禮上的人們點燃蠟燭，為逝者的靈魂祈禱。
Ritu believes that every living creature has a soul and deserves respect.
Ritu 相信每個生物都有靈魂，值得被尊重。
every + noun + has a soul for universal spiritual possession
- departed souls
- lost souls
- soul lives on
- save one's soul
- sell one's soul
- bare one's soul
文法句型
the soul
a/the soul of [person]
soul + verb (believed to continue)
用法筆記
This sense is most common in religious, spiritual, or philosophical contexts. The plural form 'souls' often refers to multiple individual spirits (e.g. 'the souls of the dead'). When referring to the concept itself, it is usually uncountable ('belief in the soul').
常見錯誤
2. the quality of sincere emotion and deep feeling in a person's character or in a
真情
人或作品中真摯的情感力量
the quality of sincere emotion and deep feeling in a person's character or in a creative work, especially music, that produces a strong positive reaction in others
Her voice had so much soul that the whole audience sat in silence, deeply moved.
她的歌聲充滿真情，全場觀眾靜默無聲，深受感動。
have + so much + soul for great emotional quality
The young painter's work lacked soul — it was technically perfect but felt cold and empty.
那位年輕畫家的作品缺乏真情——技巧上完美，但感覺冰冷空洞。
Asher poured his soul into the piano piece, making everyone in the room tear up.
Asher 將全部真情投入鋼琴曲中，讓在場每個人都熱淚盈眶。
pour + possessive + soul into [creative work]
This restaurant serves good food, but the dishes have no soul and taste like factory products.
這家餐廳的菜不錯，但吃起來沒有靈魂，像工廠產品。
The team played with soul and passion, not just skill, and that is why the crowd loved them.
這支球隊打得有靈魂有熱情，而不只是靠技巧，這就是觀眾喜愛他們的原因。
play with soul for passionate effort in performance
- full of soul
- with soul
- soul and passion
- lack soul
- put one's soul into
文法句型
have soul
lack soul
full of soul
put/pour soul into [noun]
用法筆記
Frequently used in reviews and critiques of performances, art, and creative work. 'Soul' in this sense cannot be made plural — you do not say 'the performance had souls'.
常見錯誤
3. a style of popular music with strong, emotional singing that developed from Afri
靈魂樂
源自非裔美國人的情感豐富流行音樂
a style of popular music with strong, emotional singing that developed from African-American gospel music and blues, and was especially popular from the mid-1900s onward
The radio station played classic soul from the 1960s, like Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding.
廣播電台播放了六〇年代的經典靈魂樂，像是 Aretha Franklin 和 Otis Redding。
Rachid learned to dance to soul music at his grandmother's parties when he was a child.
Rachid 小時候在外婆的派對上學會了隨著靈魂樂跳舞。
soul music as a genre label
Soul combines powerful singing with rhythms that make you want to move your feet.
靈魂樂結合了強勁的演唱和讓人想跟著律動的節奏。
The band's new album mixes soul with hip-hop to create a fresh sound for young listeners.
樂團的新專輯將靈魂樂與嘻哈融合，為年輕聽眾創造出新鮮的聲音。
mixes soul with [other genre]
- soul music
- soul singer
- soul band
- soul record
- classic soul
- play soul
- listen to soul
- rhythm and blues
a related but broader genre with more varied tempos
- gospel
religious music that strongly influenced soul, but is sacred rather than popular
文法句型
soul (as noun modifier: soul music)
play/listen to soul
soul + noun
用法筆記
Used as both a standalone noun ('I love soul') and as a modifier ('soul music', 'soul singer'). When used as a modifier, it overlaps with the adjective sense but is specifically tied to the music genre.
常見錯誤
4. a person, especially when described by the kind of character they have or the si
人
具有某種特質或處境的人
a person, especially when described by the kind of character they have or the situation they are in
The kind old soul next door often brought hot soup to sick neighbours.
隔壁那位善良的老人經常端熱湯給生病的鄰居。
adjective + old + soul for describing a person's character
Some poor soul left their wallet on the bus seat by accident yesterday afternoon.
某個可憐的人昨天下午不小心把錢包遺留在公車上了。
Adina is a brave soul who climbed Mount Kinabalu alone during the rainy season.
Adina 是個勇敢的人，她在雨季獨自爬上了神山。
A lucky soul won the office lottery twice in the same year and bought everyone lunch.
有個幸運的人在辦公室彩券中連中兩次，請大家吃了午餐。
lucky + soul for someone in a fortunate situation
That reckless soul tried to fix the roof without a ladder and nearly fell off.
那個魯莽的人沒用梯子就想修屋頂，差點摔下來。
- kind soul
- poor soul
- brave soul
- dear soul
- simple soul
- old soul
- person
neutral and more common; 'soul' adds emotional colour
- individual
more formal; less warm than 'soul'
文法句型
[adjective] + soul
some/poor + soul
用法筆記
Always needs an adjective or determiner before it — you cannot say 'a soul walked in' to mean 'a person walked in' (that would mean a ghost or spirit instead). Common adjectives used: 'kind', 'poor', 'brave', 'lucky', 'old', 'dear', 'simple'.
常見錯誤
5. no one at all; not a single person, used in negative sentences for emphasis
無人
連一個人影也沒有
no one at all; not a single person, used in negative sentences for emphasis
When I arrived at the park at six in the morning, there was not a soul in sight.
我清晨六點抵達公園時，四處無人，連一個人也看不見。
not a soul in sight/around for 'nobody at all'
Not a soul in the whole office knew the truth about the surprise party.
整間辦公室裡沒有人知道驚喜派對的真相。
I shouted for help as loud as I could, but not a soul answered my calls.
我用盡全力大聲呼救，但沒有一個人回應。
The streets were completely empty during the storm — not a soul was out in the rain.
暴風雨期間街上空無一人——沒有人在雨中出門。
not a soul was/were out for 'the streets were completely deserted'
- not a soul
- hardly a soul
- never a soul
- everyone
every single person; opposite of 'not a soul'
文法句型
not a soul
never a soul
用法筆記
Used ONLY in negative expressions. You cannot say 'A soul was there' to mean 'Someone was there'. The phrase is always 'not a soul', 'never a soul', or 'hardly a soul'.
常見錯誤
6. the deep awareness, pride, and emotional connection that African-American people
非裔魂
非裔美國人的文化認同與自豪
the deep awareness, pride, and emotional connection that African-American people share through their common history, culture, and experience
The museum exhibition celebrated the soul of Black America through historical photos and personal stories.
博物館展覽透過歷史照片和個人故事，頌揚了非裔美國人的文化靈魂。
the soul of [group/culture] for shared cultural identity
Omar's poetry collection captures the soul of the African-American experience from slavery to the civil rights movement.
Omar 的詩集捕捉了非裔美國人從奴隸制度到民權運動的經驗核心。
Many young people today explore their family history to connect with the soul of their ancestors.
許多年輕人如今探索家族歷史，以連結先祖的文化精神。
The annual festival was a powerful celebration of Black soul, with music, dance, food, and storytelling.
這場年度慶典是對非裔魂的動人禮讚，融合音樂、舞蹈、美食與故事。
Black soul as a term for African-American cultural identity
- Black soul
- soul of a people
- soul of Black America
- celebrate soul
- capture the soul
文法句型
the soul of [Black/African-American people/community]
Black soul
用法筆記
This sense is closely tied to African-American history and culture. It is often used in discussions of art, music, literature, and social movements. When capitalized (Soul), it emphasizes the cultural movement.
常見錯誤
souls — 形容詞
- soulspositive
- soulsercomparative
- soulsestsuperlative
1. relating to or typical of the traditions, culture, and lifestyle of African-Amer
非裔文化的
與非裔美國人及其文化傳統有關的
relating to or typical of the traditions, culture, and lifestyle of African-American people, especially in food, music, and art
Soul food includes dishes like fried chicken, collard greens, and cornbread that have deep roots in Black communities.
非裔飲食包括炸雞、羽衣甘藍和玉米麵包等菜餚，深植於非裔文化的根源。
soul food as a fixed term for African-American cuisine
The church service featured powerful soul gospel singing that lifted everyone's spirit.
教堂禮拜中動人的非裔福音歌聲讓每個人的精神為之一振。
Eitan's grandmother taught him how to cook traditional soul food for the big family reunion dinner.
Eitan 的外婆教他如何在家庭團聚晚餐時烹煮傳統的非裔菜餚。
Soul music from the 1970s still influences many pop artists today around the world.
七〇年代的非裔靈魂樂至今仍影響著全球許多流行歌手。
soul music as an adjective-noun compound
- soul food
- soul music
- soul singer
- soul culture
- soul kitchen
- soul tradition
- African-American
more formal and direct; 'soul' carries cultural and emotional associations
文法句型
soul + noun (soul food / soul music / soul culture)
用法筆記
Used only before a noun (attributive position). Cannot be used after a linking verb — you cannot say 'the food is soul'. Common compounds: 'soul food', 'soul music', 'soul singer', 'soul culture'.