springs
springs — 名詞
1. the time of year that follows winter and comes before summer, when the air becom
春天；春季
冬季與夏季之間的季節
the time of year that follows winter and comes before summer, when the air becomes warmer, trees grow new leaves, and many flowers start to bloom.
After the snow melted, Mei-Lin looked forward to the warm days of spring.
雪融化之後，Mei-Lin 期待著溫暖的春天到來。
collocation: days of spring
In spring, the cherry trees in the park near Javier's house burst into pink blossoms.
春天時，Javier 家附近公園裡的櫻花樹開滿了粉紅色的花朵。
pattern: in spring (no article)
The spring of 2024 brought heavy rains that filled the reservoirs across the region.
2024 年春天帶來了豪雨，填滿了該地區的水庫。
Many birds fly north in spring to build nests and raise their young chicks.
許多鳥類在春天飛往北方築巢、哺育雛鳥。
Fatima loves spring because the markets are full of fresh vegetables and cut flowers.
Fatima 很喜歡春天，因為市場裡到處都是新鮮蔬菜和切花。
- springtime
poetic or slightly old-fashioned; emphasises the atmosphere of the season
- spring season
more formal; used in scheduling and business contexts
文法句型
in (the) spring
spring + noun (spring flowers, spring rain)
用法筆記
Unlike other season names, 'spring' is often used without the definite article: 'in spring' (not 'in the spring'), though 'the spring of [year]' is the normal pattern when specifying a particular year. Frequently modifies other nouns: spring flowers, spring rain, spring break.
常見錯誤
2. a length of wire shaped into tight circles that can be pushed into a smaller spa
彈簧
受壓後能恢復原狀的金屬線圈
a length of wire shaped into tight circles that can be pushed into a smaller space and then returns to its original shape, used to absorb shock, support weight, or store mechanical energy.
The old mattress had broken springs that poked through the fabric and scratched Dmitri's leg.
那張舊床墊的彈簧斷了，刺穿布料刮傷了 Dmitri 的腿。
plural usage: springs in furniture
A car suspension system contains thick metal springs that smooth out bumps on the road.
汽車的懸吊系統裡有粗厚的金屬彈簧，可以吸收路面的顛簸。
collocation: metal springs
Kenji replaced the worn-out spring inside the door handle so it would snap back properly.
Kenji 換掉了門把裡面磨損的彈簧，讓它能夠順利彈回原位。
The springs in the sofa had become so weak that sitting down felt like hitting the floor.
沙發裡的彈簧已經鬆弛到坐下去就像直接碰到地板一樣。
A spring inside the retractable pen pushes the ink tip forward when you press the button.
伸縮筆裡面的彈簧在按壓按鈕時會將墨水筆芯向前推出。
- coil
focuses on the spiral shape; used in engineering contexts
- coil spring
more specific; distinguishes from leaf springs or torsion bars
文法句型
spring(s) + verb (springs push, springs support)
用法筆記
The plural 'springs' is very common when referring to the set of coils inside a mattress, sofa, or vehicle. A single spring is a single coil; but furniture is usually described as having 'springs' (multiple).
常見錯誤
3. the quality of a material that makes it return to its original shape after being
彈性；彈力
受壓或拉伸後恢復原狀的特質
the quality of a material that makes it return to its original shape after being pressed, stretched, or bent — for example, the way a rubber band snaps back after you pull it, or how a diving board bounces back up.
The spring of the diving board helped Wei leap higher into the air before entering the pool.
跳板的彈性讓 Wei 在入水前能躍得更高。
collocation: the spring of + noun
Aisha could feel the loss of spring in the old tennis racket she had used for years.
Aisha 用了多年的舊網球拍已經感覺不到彈性了。
collocation: loss of spring
Rubber bands lose their spring after being stretched too many times in direct sunlight.
橡皮筋在陽光下拉伸太多次之後就會失去彈性。
The natural spring of the bamboo made it a good material for building a small footbridge.
竹子天然的彈性使它成為建造小型人行橋的好材料。
- elasticity
more scientific or technical; preferred in physics and engineering
- bounce
more informal; used for balls, hair, and floors
- resilience
broader term covering both physical and emotional recovery
- stiffness
lack of flexibility; a material that resists bending or compression
文法句型
the spring of + noun
lose (its/your) spring
用法筆記
Uncountable — cannot be used in plural form. This sense focuses on the abstract property of elasticity rather than a physical object. Describes the quality of materials like rubber, metal, hair, and wood when they return to shape after deformation.
常見錯誤
4. a place where water flows naturally out of the ground, often forming the beginni
泉；水源
地下水自然湧出的地方
a place where water flows naturally out of the ground, often forming the beginning of a small stream or filling a pool, and sometimes containing minerals or warm temperatures.
The hikers stopped to drink the cool, clear water from a mountain spring.
登山者停下來喝了一口山泉清涼的水。
collocation: mountain spring
Hot springs are popular among visitors who want to relax in warm mineral-rich water.
溫泉很受歡迎，遊客喜歡在富含礦物質的熱水中放鬆。
collocation: hot springs
A small spring in the forest provided fresh drinking water for the animals during the drought.
森林裡的一處小泉在乾旱期間為動物提供了乾淨的飲用水。
The water from this natural spring is so pure that the factory bottles it for sale.
這座天然泉水的水質非常純淨，工廠直接裝瓶出售。
Ingrid filled her bottle at the spring that bubbled up between the moss-covered rocks.
Ingrid 在長滿青苔的岩石間冒出的泉水處裝滿了水壺。
文法句型
hot spring(s)
natural spring(s)
spring water
用法筆記
Even a single geothermal bathing location is usually called 'hot springs' in plural form. 'Spring' as a water source is countable, and the plural 'springs' can refer to multiple water outlets in one area.
常見錯誤
springs — 動詞
1. to leap or dash forward in a swift, abrupt movement toward someone or something,
跳；躍
快速而突然地移動
to leap or dash forward in a swift, abrupt movement toward someone or something, often because of surprise, excitement, or a sudden decision.
The cat sprang off the windowsill when it saw a bird land on the balcony railing.
那隻貓看到一隻鳥停在陽台欄杆上，便從窗臺跳了下來。
past tense: sprang
Mateo sprang to his feet the moment he heard the fire alarm go off.
Mateo 一聽到火災警報聲就立刻跳了起來。
collocation: spring to one's feet
When the doorbell rang, the children sprang from the sofa and ran to answer it.
門鈴一響，孩子們就從沙發上跳起來跑去開門。
The gazelle sprang across the open grassland to escape the lioness that was chasing it.
那隻羚羊越過開闊的草原，以逃脫追趕牠的母獅。
Elena sprang forward to catch the glass before it hit the kitchen floor.
Elena 猛地向前撲去，想在玻璃杯摔到廚房地板之前接住它。
文法句型
spring + adverb/preposition
spring to one's feet
spring into action
用法筆記
The past tense is 'sprang' (common in British English) or 'sprung' (common in American English); the past participle is 'sprung'. Always followed by an adverb or prepositional phrase indicating direction — never used without a complement.
常見錯誤
2. to come into sight, existence, or awareness in an abrupt and unexpected way — fo
突然出現；冒出
突然發生或出現
to come into sight, existence, or awareness in an abrupt and unexpected way — for example, a new shop opening overnight, or a thought suddenly entering your head.
A new coffee shop sprang up on the corner of Thi's street during the summer.
Thi 家附近的街角在夏天突然冒出了一家新的咖啡店。
phrasal: spring up (appear suddenly)
Weeds sprang up in the garden overnight after the heavy rain.
一場大雨過後，花園裡一夜之間長滿了雜草。
phrasal: spring up (grow quickly)
Tears sprang to Oluwaseun's eyes when he heard the beautiful violin music.
Oluwaseun 聽到優美的小提琴音樂時，淚水湧上了眼眶。
The idea for the painting suddenly sprang into Amara's mind while she was walking home.
Amara 在回家的路上，腦中突然浮現了這幅畫的構想。
A cool breeze sprang up from the ocean just as the afternoon heat became unbearable.
就在午後的炎熱變得難以忍受時，海面上突然吹來了一陣涼風。
文法句型
spring up
spring into (being/existence/mind)
spring from
用法筆記
Frequently combines with 'up' to form the phrasal verb 'spring up', meaning to appear or develop quickly. Often used with buildings, towns, businesses, or ideas as the subject. Can also combine with 'from' to indicate origin ('spring from poverty').
常見錯誤
springs — 形容詞
1. describes furniture, especially chairs, sofas, and mattresses, that contains met
裝有彈簧的
使用彈簧提供支撐的（家具）
describes furniture, especially chairs, sofas, and mattresses, that contains metal coils inside the cushions or base to provide comfort and support by absorbing weight and returning to shape.
The spring mattress in the guest room was far more comfortable than the old foam pad.
客房裡的彈簧床墊比那張舊泡棉墊舒適得多。
collocation: spring mattress
Haruto decided to buy a new spring sofa because the old foam one had become too flat.
Haruto 決定買一張新的彈簧沙發，因為舊的泡棉沙發已經塌陷了。
collocation: spring sofa
A spring chair provides better back support for people who sit at a desk all day.
彈簧椅能為整天坐在辦公桌前的人提供更好的背部支撐。
The hotel promised its guests luxury spring mattresses for a good night of sleep.
那家飯店向客人保證提供豪華的彈簧床墊，讓客人能一夜好眠。
- sprung
describes the same concept but is more common in British English
- coil-spring
more specific; distinguishes from foam or air-based mattresses
- foam
describes furniture that uses foam padding instead of metal springs
文法句型
spring + noun (mattress, sofa, chair, bed)
用法筆記
Only used attributively — placed before the noun it modifies. Not used predicatively: you cannot say 'this mattress is spring'. Use 'this mattress has springs' or 'this is a sprung mattress' instead.