sound
sound — 動詞
- soundpresent simple I / you / we / they
- sounds3rd person singular
- sounding-ing form
- soundedpast simple
1. to give a particular impression when someone reads about something or hears it d
聽起來
從描述得到的印象
to give a particular impression when someone reads about something or hears it described — for example, a plan that sounds fun, or a story that sounds strange.
Yan's plan for the trip sounds exciting to everyone.
Yan 的旅遊計畫聽起來讓每個人都很興奮。
sound + adjective for general impression
The cake that Mira described at the party sounds delicious.
Mira 形容的那塊蛋糕聽起來很好吃。
This game sounds fun — can we play it after lunch?
這個遊戲聽起來很好玩——我們午飯後可以玩嗎？
Karim's idea for the party sounds better than mine.
Karim 的派對點子聽起來比我的好。
The film that Dewi watched sounds very strange to me.
Dewi 看的那部電影聽起來非常奇怪。
- seem
wider use; can be followed by an adjective or infinitive
- appear
more formal than sound
- come across
phrasal verb; emphasises the impression made on others
文法句型
sound + adjective
用法筆記
Linking verb: followed by an adjective, not an adverb. 'That sounds good' is correct; 'That sounds well' is incorrect for this sense.
常見錯誤
2. to seem to be a particular type of person or thing, based on what someone has he
聽來像
根據聽聞推測是
to seem to be a particular type of person or thing, based on what someone has heard or read about them — for example, a job that sounds like hard work, or a situation that sounds as though it will be difficult.
From what Christopher said, it sounds as if the meeting went well.
從 Christopher 說的聽起來，會議進行得很順利。
sound + as if + clause
That sounds like a good idea — let us do it this weekend.
那聽起來像個好主意——我們這個週末就去做吧。
sound + like + noun phrase
The job that Karim found sounds like hard but enjoyable work.
Karim 找到的那份工作聽起來雖然辛苦但很有趣。
It sounds as though the train will arrive late again today.
聽起來好像今天火車又要晚點了。
Your holiday plan sounds like something my brother would love.
你的度假計畫聽起來像我哥哥會喜歡的那種。
- seem like
more general; can replace sound like in most contexts
- appear to be
more formal, often used in writing
文法句型
sound + like + noun phrase
sound + as if/though + clause
用法筆記
The patterns 'sound as if' and 'sound as though' are followed by a full clause with a subject and verb. 'Sound like' is followed by a noun phrase or a gerund.
常見錯誤
3. to give a particular impression through the way your voice sounds when you speak
語氣聽來
從說話語氣判斷
to give a particular impression through the way your voice sounds when you speak — for example, sounding tired after a long day, or sounding angry when hearing bad news.
You sound tired — did you get enough sleep last night?
你聽起來很累——昨晚睡夠了嗎？
sound + adjective describing speaker's state
Theo sounded angry on the phone when he heard the news.
Theo 在電話裡聽到消息時聽起來很生氣。
Imani sounded happy when she talked about her new job.
Imani 談到新工作時聽起來很開心。
The teacher sounded patient even after explaining the rule three times.
那位老師即使解釋了三遍規則，語氣聽起來仍然很有耐心。
Valentina sounded nervous during her speech at the wedding.
Valentina 在婚禮上致詞時聽起來很緊張。
- come across as
phrasal verb; similar meaning but can also describe non-verbal impressions
- seem
more general; does not specifically refer to the voice
文法句型
sound + adjective (emotion/attitude)
用法筆記
The subject of this sense is always a person (or a recording of a person's voice). The adjective describes the speaker's emotional state, not the content of what is said.
常見錯誤
4. to produce a noise, especially in a way that is expected or usual for a particul
發出聲音
產生聲響
to produce a noise, especially in a way that is expected or usual for a particular thing — for example, a bell that sounds at the end of a class, or footsteps that sound on a wooden floor.
A bell sounds at the end of each class at the school.
學校裡每節課結束時都會響起鈴聲。
intransitive: subject + sound
The old wooden floor sounded as we walked across it.
我們走過那條舊木地板時，地板發出了聲響。
The car horn sounded loudly in the quiet street last night.
昨晚那輛汽車的喇叭在安靜的街道上大聲響起。
Thunder sounded across the sky just before the rain started.
就在下雨之前，雷聲響徹天際。
The kitchen clock sounds every hour with a soft ring.
廚房裡的時鐘每小時都會發出輕柔的鈴聲。
文法句型
sound (intransitive): subject + sound
sound (transitive): sound + noun (bell/horn/alarm)
用法筆記
Can be used without an object (intransitive: 'the bell sounded') or with an object (transitive: 'sound the bell'). The intransitive use is more common in descriptions of routine or expected noises.
常見錯誤
5. to cause something to make a noise, especially as a deliberate signal, warning,
鳴響
使發出聲響作為信號
to cause something to make a noise, especially as a deliberate signal, warning, or announcement — for example, sounding an alarm when there is danger, or sounding a horn before a ship departs.
The security guard sounded the alarm when he saw smoke in the building.
警衛看到大樓裡有煙霧時，拉響了警報。
sound + the alarm: common warning collocation
The ship sounded its horn three times before leaving the port.
那艘船在離開港口前鳴響了三次汽笛。
sound + horn: signal collocation
The referee sounded the whistle to end the football match.
裁判吹響哨子結束了足球比賽。
Firefighters sounded a warning for everyone to leave the building.
消防隊員發出警報，要求所有人撤離大樓。
The church bell was sounded every Sunday morning by the old caretaker.
那座教堂的鐘每個星期天早上都由老管理員敲響。
文法句型
sound + noun (alarm/horn/whistle/warning)
用法筆記
Typically used with objects that are signal-producing devices or instruments: alarm, horn, bell, whistle, trumpet, siren. The passive form ('was sounded') is common in descriptions of repeated or scheduled events.
常見錯誤
6. to measure how deep a sea, lake, or river is, especially using sonar or a weight
測水深
測量水的深度
to measure how deep a sea, lake, or river is, especially using sonar or a weighted line dropped from a boat — for example, sounding a river to check if it is deep enough for a ship to pass through.
The crew sounded the river before bringing the large boat through.
船員在讓大船通過之前先測量了那條河的深度。
sound + body of water: nautical measurement
Scientists sounded the lake to find its deepest point.
科學家們測量了那座湖，找出它最深的地方。
The navy ship sounded the channel to check it was safe for submarines.
海軍艦艇測量了那條水道的深度，以確認潛艇可以安全通過。
Fishermen sounded the water near the shore to find good fishing spots.
漁民測量了岸邊附近的水深，以尋找好的捕魚點。
Engineers sounded the harbour to plan where the new bridge would go.
工程師們測量了港口的深度，以規劃新橋的位置。
文法句型
sound + noun (the sea/lake/river/depth)
用法筆記
This sense is almost exclusively used in nautical, geographical, or engineering contexts. The past tense 'sounded' is most common in narratives about exploration or construction.
常見錯誤
sound — 名詞
- soundsingular
- soundsplural
1. The vibrations in the air that travel to your ears and let you hear things — suc
聲音
耳朵能聽到的東西
The vibrations in the air that travel to your ears and let you hear things — such as the cry of a bird, the hum of a machine, or the footsteps of someone walking nearby.
Sofia heard a strange sound coming from the old wooden floorboards above her head.
Sofia 聽到頭頂老舊木頭地板上傳來奇怪的聲音。
The library was silent except for the sound of pages turning and a clock ticking.
圖書館裡一片寂靜，只聽得到翻頁聲和時鐘滴答的聲音。
Cyrus woke up suddenly when a loud sound came from the street outside his window.
窗外街上傳來一聲巨響，Cyrus 突然驚醒。
Trang could hear the sound of waves crashing against the rocks far below.
Trang 可以聽到海浪拍打下方岩石的聲音。
The teacher asked the children to make no sound while she read them a story.
老師要求小朋友在她讀故事時不要發出任何聲音。
- silence
the complete absence of any sound
用法筆記
Uncountable when referring to sound in general ('Sound travels faster in water than in air'). Countable when referring to a specific noise ('A strange sound woke me up').
常見錯誤
2. The process of capturing audio — such as music, speech, or sound effects — and p
錄音
錄製與播出聲音的技術或工作
The process of capturing audio — such as music, speech, or sound effects — and preparing it for films, television programmes, albums, or other broadcast media.
Gita works in sound for a major film studio in Los Angeles.
Gita 在洛杉磯一家大型電影公司從事音效工作。
works in sound — job domain
The sound on this live concert recording is much clearer than the studio version.
這場現場演唱會錄音的聲音比錄音室版本清楚多了。
Hugo studied sound engineering at a college in London before joining the BBC.
Hugo 在加入 BBC 之前曾在倫敦一所學院學習音響工程。
Poor sound can ruin a good film, even if the acting and story are excellent.
音效不好會毀了一部好電影，就算演技和劇情都很出色也一樣。
- audio
more technical term for recorded or transmitted sound
用法筆記
Uncountable; often appears in compound nouns like 'sound design', 'sound editor', 'sound engineer'. Common in film, television, and music industry contexts.
3. The level of loudness or the audio quality produced by a television, radio, comp
音量；音質
電視、電影等設備的音量或音質
The level of loudness or the audio quality produced by a television, radio, computer, or other electronic device when playing audio or video content.
Hari turned up the sound on the television so his grandmother could hear the news.
Hari 把電視音量調大，好讓祖母聽得到新聞。
turn up / turn down the sound
The sound on this old DVD player keeps cutting out during the loud action scenes.
這台老舊 DVD 播放器的聲音在激烈的動作場面時會一直斷斷續續。
Please adjust the sound — the dialogue is too quiet and the music too loud.
請調整一下聲音——對白太輕，音樂又太大聲。
Anna prefers watching films with the original language sound rather than a dubbed version.
Anna 比較喜歡看電影的原音版本，而不是配音版。
用法筆記
Commonly used with verbs like 'turn up', 'turn down', 'adjust', 'cut out'. Do not confuse with sense 1 (an audible event) — sense 3 specifically refers to the settings or output of electronic equipment.
常見錯誤
4. The distinctive quality or style of music that identifies a particular musician,
音樂風格
特定音樂人或樂團的獨特風格
The distinctive quality or style of music that identifies a particular musician, band, or group — their signature way of playing, singing, or arranging their songs.
The band's sound has changed a lot since they got a new guitarist last year.
自從去年換了新吉他手後，這個樂團的音樂風格改變了很多。
band's sound — possessive
Zola loves the smooth jazz sound of the quartet that plays downtown every Friday.
Zola 很喜歡每週五在市區表演的那個四重奏樂團的流暢爵士風格。
Critics praised the album for its fresh, energetic sound that blends old and new styles.
樂評人稱讚這張專輯清新而充滿活力的風格，融合了新舊元素。
Every singer works hard to develop a unique sound that sets them apart from others.
每位歌手都努力發展出與眾不同的獨特風格。
Fans say the group's early sound was rougher but more exciting than their recent work.
這個團體的歌迷說他們早期的風格雖然比較粗糙，但比近期的作品更吸引人。
用法筆記
Countable (singular) — typically used with a possessive or qualifying adjective ('their sound', 'a heavy metal sound'). Often describes evolution or comparison within a musician's career.
5. The general idea or feeling that you get about someone or something based on wha
印象；口氣
從話語或文字得到的印象
The general idea or feeling that you get about someone or something based on what people say or what you have read — even when you have little direct experience of it yourself.
From her letter, the sound of it was that Lotte was happy with her new job.
從她的信聽起來，Lotte 對新工作似乎非常滿意。
by the sound of it — fixed phrase
By the sound of the manager's speech, the company plans to hire more people soon.
根據經理的發言聽起來，公司很快就會雇用更多人手。
I have never met her, but the sound of her from your stories seems friendly.
我沒見過她，但從你講的故事聽起來，她似乎蠻友善的。
The sound of the report suggests the bridge repairs will take at least six months.
那份報告給人的印象是，橋樑修復工程至少需要六個月。
- impression
the feeling or opinion you get; 'sound' is more informal and implies an auditory or text-based source
- idea
more general; 'the sound of it' gives a particular nuance of second-hand knowledge
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the fixed expression 'by the sound of it/things' meaning 'based on what one hears or reads'. Only used with the definite article ('the sound of...'). Not used with indefinite articles or in plural form.
常見錯誤
6. A narrow sea channel that links one large area of sea to another, often found be
海峽；海灣
連接兩片海域的狹窄水道
A narrow sea channel that links one large area of sea to another, often found between the coast and a nearby island, or a long bay that reaches inland.
The ferry crossed the sound between the two islands in about forty-five minutes.
渡輪從兩個島嶼之間的海峽穿過，航程約四十五分鐘。
cross the sound — common verb
Fishermen often anchor their boats in the protected sound during the winter storms.
漁夫們常在冬季風暴期間把船停泊在有屏障的海灣中。
The sound separates the mainland from a large island that lies about five miles west.
這道海峽將本土與西邊約五英里外的大島分隔開來。
Marine biologists study the whales that swim through the sound every spring.
海洋生物學家研究每年春天游過這道海峽的鯨魚。
用法筆記
Often capitalised as part of a proper place name, e.g. 'Puget Sound', 'Long Island Sound'. In this sense the word is a geographical term and not interchangeable with 'strait' (which is narrower) or 'bay' (which may be enclosed).
sound — 形容詞
- soundpositive
- soundercomparative
- soundestsuperlative
1. in a state where something is not broken, damaged, or decayed — for example, a b
健全的
無損壞、無疾病的狀態
in a state where something is not broken, damaged, or decayed — for example, a building with solid walls, a piece of fruit without rot, or a body free of illness.
The wooden floor in the old cottage was still sound after sixty years.
那間老屋的木質地板經過六十年後仍然完好。
collocation: sound + noun for physical condition
Doctors said the patient's heart and lungs were completely sound after the surgery.
醫生說病人的心臟和肺在手術後完全健康。
Bao checked the roof after the typhoon and found it sound.
Bao 在颱風後檢查了屋頂，發現它沒有損壞。
The fruit looked sound on the outside but was rotten inside.
那顆水果外表看起來完好，但裡面已經爛了。
Before buying a used car, Cyrus always checks whether the engine is sound.
Cyrus 在買二手車之前，總是先檢查引擎是否狀況良好。
用法筆記
Commonly used with nouns describing body parts (heart, lungs, bones), building parts (foundation, structure), or objects (engine, roof, floor).
常見錯誤
2. in a strong financial position, making it unlikely to fail or lose value — used
穩健的
財務狀況良好、不易倒閉的
in a strong financial position, making it unlikely to fail or lose value — used of businesses, investments, or economic plans.
The bank remained sound through the recession and kept every branch open.
那家銀行在經濟衰退期間仍然穩健，所有分行都繼續營業。
collocation: sound + financial institution
A sound investment strategy protects your savings even when the market falls.
一個穩健的投資策略即使在市場下跌時也能保護你的儲蓄。
Tanvi's financial advisor recommended moving the money into a sound fund.
Tanvi 的理財顧問建議她把錢轉到一個穩健的基金。
The company's balance sheet showed it was financially sound despite the losses.
公司的資產負債表顯示，儘管有虧損，它的財務狀況仍然健全。
Lauren invested only in sound businesses with a long track record.
Lauren 只投資於長期表現穩健的企業。
- stable
broader — can describe emotional, political, or structural stability
- secure
emphasises safety from loss or risk
- solid
less formal; suggests reliability
- profitable
narrower — only about making profit, not overall health
用法筆記
Frequently used with adverbs like 'financially', 'economically'. Subject is typically an organization (bank, company, fund) or an abstract noun (investment, economy, strategy).
常見錯誤
3. based on reasonable thinking or good judgment — for example, sound advice that y
明智的
基於合理判斷的
based on reasonable thinking or good judgment — for example, sound advice that you can trust, or a sound argument that is logically valid.
The lawyer gave Élise some sound advice about how to handle the dispute.
律師給了 Élise 一些關於如何處理糾紛的明智建議。
collocation: sound advice / sound reasoning
Jude made a sound decision when he chose to continue his studies.
Jude 決定繼續學業，這是個明智的選擇。
The committee rejected the plan because it was not based on sound reasoning.
委員會否決了該計畫，因為它缺乏合理的論證。
Linh offered several sound reasons for changing the office layout.
Linh 提出了幾個改變辦公室佈局的合理理由。
There was a sound argument for moving the school to a safer location.
將學校搬到更安全的地點，這個論點很有道理。
- sensible
more common in everyday conversation about practical choices
- logical
emphasises formal reasoning; less about practical wisdom
- reasonable
broader — can also describe people, not just ideas
- valid
more technical; used for arguments, points, or reasoning
- unsound
direct opposite for logic and judgment
- flawed
suggests a defect in the reasoning
- irrational
stronger; contrary to reason entirely
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (HEALTHY): this sense applies to ideas, reasons, plans, and advice, not to physical objects or body parts. Commonly followed by 'reasoning', 'argument', 'judgment', 'advice'.
常見錯誤
4. able to be relied on because of solid knowledge, skill, or experience — used of
可靠的
因專業知識或經驗而值得信賴的
able to be relied on because of solid knowledge, skill, or experience — used of a person, organization, or their work.
The school hired a sound lawyer to handle the contract negotiations.
學校聘請了一位可靠的律師來處理合約談判。
collocation: sound + professional role
Sade is a sound teacher who explains difficult topics clearly.
Sade 是一位紮實的老師，能夠清楚地向學生解釋困難的主題。
You should get a second opinion from a sound engineer before approving the design.
在批准設計之前，你應該請一位可靠的工程師提供第二意見。
The clinic's research team is sound and produces reliable data every year.
診所的研究團隊很紮實，每年都產出可靠的數據。
A sound technician checked all the equipment before the concert began.
一位專業的音響技師在音樂會開始前檢查了所有設備。
- reliable
more general; can describe people, machines, or information
- competent
focuses on having sufficient skill
- trustworthy
emphasises honesty and dependability
- capable
focuses on ability to do a job well
- incompetent
lacking the necessary skill or knowledge
- unreliable
cannot be depended on
用法筆記
Frequently modifies job roles (sound engineer, sound lawyer, sound teacher) or teams/companies. Distinguish from sense 3 (SENSIBLE): this sense is about the person's competence and reliability, while sense 3 is about the quality of the ideas themselves.
常見錯誤
5. free from moral fault, harm, or objectionable qualities — used of actions, polic
正當的
道德上可接受的、無害的
free from moral fault, harm, or objectionable qualities — used of actions, policies, or practices that are considered acceptable.
The charity's use of donations was ethically sound and transparent.
該慈善機構的捐款使用在道德上是正當且透明的。
adverb pattern: ethically / morally sound
The board decided the marketing campaign was not sound because it targeted children unfairly.
董事會認為這項行銷活動不正當，因為它不公平地針對兒童。
pattern: not sound because + unethical reason
Environmental groups argued that the mining plan was not sound for the local ecosystem.
環保團體認為該採礦計畫對當地生態系統是不恰當的。
The school's approach to discipline is strict but sound for students' development.
該校的紀律方針雖然嚴格，但對學生的發展是合理的。
Cyrus refused to invest in companies whose practices were not environmentally sound.
Cyrus 拒絕投資那些做法不環保的公司。
- acceptable
broader; can describe quality, behaviour, or standards
- defensible
suggests one can justify the action against criticism
- legitimate
carries a stronger sense of legal or official approval
- right
simpler; more direct but less precise
- unsound
general opposite for policies or practices
- harmful
focuses on causing damage or injury
- objectionable
stronger; likely to be disagreed with by many
用法筆記
Commonly modified by adverbs like 'ethically', 'morally', 'environmentally', 'ecologically'. The subject is typically an action, policy, practice, or method. Distinguish from sense 3 (SENSIBLE): this sense focuses on moral or social acceptability, not logical correctness.
常見錯誤
6. used to express that you like something, agree with it, or have a positive opini
不錯的
表示同意或讚許的用語
used to express that you like something, agree with it, or have a positive opinion of it — for example, calling a suggestion 'sound' as a sign of support.
Joaquín gave the new marketing plan a sound review at the staff meeting.
Joaquín 在員工會議上對新的行銷計畫給予了正面的評價。
collocation: sound review / sound report
"We will meet at nine." "Sound," replied Tanvi with a nod.
「我們九點見。」「好，沒問題，」Tanvi 點頭回答。
informal single-word response meaning 'good' or 'agreed'
The supervisor said Lauren's performance was sound and praised her progress.
主管稱讚 Lauren 的表現很好，並肯定了她的進步。
Bao's proposal received a sound response from the entire team.
Bao 的提案得到了整個團隊的正面回應。
The committee gave the project a sound vote of confidence.
委員會對該項目投了充分的信任票。
- favourable
more formal; common in written evaluations and official contexts
- positive
broader; can describe attitudes, trends, or feedback
- good
simpler everyday alternative, less specific in nuance
- approving
focuses on expressing agreement specifically
- unfavourable
direct opposite, common in reviews and evaluations
- negative
broader opposite for feedback or reactions
- critical
suggests detailed disapproval rather than simple rejection
用法筆記
Primarily used in spoken or informal written contexts. Distinguish from sense 3 (SENSIBLE): sense 6 is about expressing approval of someone or something, while sense 3 describes the quality of reasoning itself. In sense 6, 'sound' can often be replaced with 'good', 'positive', or 'favourable'.
7. describes sleep that is deep, uninterrupted, and completely restful — the type o
熟睡
形容睡得深沉安穩
describes sleep that is deep, uninterrupted, and completely restful — the type of sleep that leaves you feeling fully refreshed.
Mayumi fell into a sound sleep soon after the long flight ended.
Mayumi 在長途飛行結束後很快就進入了熟睡。
sound + noun (sleep)
Emre woke up feeling refreshed after a sound sleep last night.
Emre 昨晚熟睡了一覺後，醒來感到神清氣爽。
The children each had a sound sleep in their warm beds.
孩子們在溫暖的床上都睡得很熟。
Hyun's doctor told him that sound sleep is important for good health.
Hyun 的醫生告訴他，充足的熟睡對健康很重要。
Obi's sound sleep was broken only once by a passing car.
Obi 的熟睡只被一輛經過的車子打斷了一次。
- deep
broader term that also describes sleep that is hard to disturb
- restful
focuses on the restorative quality of the sleep
- undisturbed
emphasises that nothing interrupted the sleep
- light
describes sleep from which one wakes easily
文法句型
sound + noun (sleep)
用法筆記
Almost always used before the noun 'sleep' (e.g. 'a sound sleep', 'sound sleep'). The adverb 'soundly' is the common predicative form: 'He slept soundly.'
常見錯誤
8. describes a person who enters deep sleep easily, stays asleep through the night,
睡得好
形容睡得深沉、不易被吵醒
describes a person who enters deep sleep easily, stays asleep through the night, and is hard to rouse by noise.
Élise is a sound sleeper who rarely wakes up during the night.
Élise 是個睡得很熟的人，晚上很少會醒來。
sound + noun (sleeper)
Felix has been a sound sleeper since he was a small child.
Felix 從很小的時候就是個睡得沉的人。
Nicholas is such a sound sleeper that he did not hear the smoke alarm.
Nicholas 睡得太熟了，連煙霧警報器都沒聽見。
Lakshmi's family calls her a sound sleeper because nothing seems to wake her.
Lakshmi 的家人都說她是個睡得很沉的人，因為似乎什麼都吵不醒她。
- deep sleeper
alternative phrasing with the same meaning; slightly less common
- light sleeper
someone who wakes up easily at small noises or movements
文法句型
sound + noun (sleeper)
用法筆記
Only used attributively before the noun 'sleeper'. You cannot say 'He is sound' to mean he sleeps well — the full phrase 'sound sleeper' is required.
常見錯誤
9. describes a physical punishment, verbal scolding, or competitive defeat that is
沉重的
形容打擊或失敗嚴厲而徹底
describes a physical punishment, verbal scolding, or competitive defeat that is severe, thorough, and often forceful in its impact.
Vinícius watched his team suffer a sound defeat in the championship match.
Vinícius 目睹自己的球隊在冠軍賽中遭到慘敗。
collocation: suffer a sound defeat
The old captain gave the sailor a sound beating for disobeying orders.
老船長因為那名水手不服從命令而狠狠教訓了他一頓。
collocation: give + a sound beating
Evelyn received a sound scolding from her mother after she broke the vase.
Evelyn 因為打破了花瓶而被母親狠狠訓斥了一頓。
Jason's team suffered a sound defeat in their final match last Saturday.
Jason 的球隊上週六在決賽中遭到了慘敗。
文法句型
sound + noun (beating, defeat, thrashing)
用法筆記
Collocates with nouns describing punishment, scolding, or defeat, such as 'beating', 'thrashing', 'defeat', 'drubbing', and 'scolding'. Slightly informal when used for physical punishment.
常見錯誤
sound — 副詞
1. completely and deeply — used before the adjective 'asleep' to describe a very de
熟睡地
睡得深沉、難以叫醒
completely and deeply — used before the adjective 'asleep' to describe a very deep sleep that is hard to wake from
After the long hike, Yuki was sound asleep before her head hit the pillow.
長途健行結束後，Yuki 頭一碰到枕頭就睡得很熟。
be + sound asleep for deep sleep
The babysitter found the children sound asleep on the sofa at nine o'clock.
保母發現孩子們九點鐘就在沙發上睡得非常沉。
find + someone + sound asleep
Théo tried to wake Gabriel, but Gabriel was sound asleep and did not stir.
Théo 想叫醒 Gabriel，但 Gabriel 睡得很熟，動也不動。
Even the thunderstorm did not wake Jabari, who was sound asleep in his tent.
連雷雨都沒吵醒 Jabari，他在帳篷裡睡得非常沉。
Shirin was so sound asleep that she did not hear her alarm clock ring.
Shirin 睡得太熟，連鬧鐘響都沒聽見。
- deeply
broader use — can modify many adjectives and verbs, while 'sound' is limited almost entirely to 'asleep'
- completely
wider range; 'completely asleep' is grammatically correct but less idiomatic than 'sound asleep'
- thoroughly
more formal and much broader in use; 'thoroughly asleep' is very rare
- lightly
as in 'lightly asleep' or 'light sleeper' — describes sleep that is easy to disturb
文法句型
sound + asleep
用法筆記
This adverb is almost always used before the adjective 'asleep.' Older uses such as 'sound beat' or 'sound flog' are now very rare or archaic.