square
square — 動詞
1. to find what you get when a number is used as a factor twice — for instance, fou
平方
將數字乘以自身
to find what you get when a number is used as a factor twice — for instance, four squared equals sixteen.
Rin squared nine in her head and quickly got eighty-one.
Rin 在腦中計算九的平方，很快得出八十一。
square + number, mental calculation
The maths teacher asked the whole class to square the number seven.
數學老師要求全班計算七的平方。
If you square five, the result is twenty-five.
如果你將五平方，結果是二十五。
To find the area of the garden, first square the side length.
要計算花園的面積，先把邊長平方。
On the test, Hari had to square each number in the first column.
考試中，Hari 必須將第一欄的每個數字都平方。
- raise to the power of two
more formal; used in technical or written mathematics
- find the square root of
the inverse mathematical operation
文法句型
square + number
用法筆記
Only used with numbers; the base number is the grammatical object. Do not use this sense for multiplying two different numbers together.
常見錯誤
2. to push your shoulders back and make your posture firm and straight, showing tha
挺起胸膛
挺直肩膀展現決心
to push your shoulders back and make your posture firm and straight, showing that you are ready to face a challenge or deal with something difficult.
Nia squared her shoulders and walked calmly onto the stage to give her speech.
Nia 挺起胸膛，從容地走上舞台準備發表演講。
square + possessive + shoulders for showing determination
Why did Jude square his shoulders before the race? To calm his nerves and prepare for the start signal.
Jude 為什麼在比賽前挺起胸膛？為了冷靜下來，為起跑訊號做好準備。
question–answer structure for purpose of squaring shoulders
With his shoulders squared and his chin held high, Eli faced the angry crowd without a trace of fear.
Eli 挺起胸膛、抬高下巴，面對憤怒的人群，沒有一絲畏懼。
Trang squared her shoulders with such force that the manager took a step back when she entered the room.
Trang 用力挺起胸膛，力道之大讓經理在她進門時後退了一步。
- brace oneself
more general; describes preparing mentally rather than physically adjusting posture
- steel oneself
more formal; describes preparing emotionally for something unpleasant
文法句型
square + possessive + shoulders
用法筆記
Almost always used with the object 'shoulders' and a possessive determiner (your, his, her, my). The fixed phrase is 'square one's shoulders.'
常見錯誤
3. to make something straight or to position it at a right angle to another surface
弄正；對齊
使物體成直角或正確對齊
to make something straight or to position it at a right angle to another surface or edge.
Eric squared the wooden panel against the workbench before cutting it.
Eric 將木板在工作檯上校正後才開始切割。
square + object + against + surface
The carpenter squared the door frame to make sure it was perfectly straight.
木工把門框校正，確保門框筆直無誤。
Joon used a ruler to square the corner of the paper before folding it.
Joon 用尺把紙張的角對成直角後才開始摺紙。
Before fixing the shelf, Esteban squared the bracket carefully against the wall.
固定層架前，Esteban 仔細將托架靠牆校正。
The builders squared each brick as they laid it to keep the wall level.
工人每砌一塊磚就仔細擺正，確保牆壁保持水平。
- misalign
to position incorrectly or at a wrong angle
文法句型
square + object
square + object + against/with + surface
用法筆記
Common in DIY, carpentry, and construction contexts. The object is typically a piece of material (board, brick, frame) that needs straight or right-angle alignment.
常見錯誤
4. to pay money that you owe so that your accounts or payments are balanced.
結清；付清
支付所欠金額使帳目平衡
to pay money that you owe so that your accounts or payments are balanced.
After dinner, Christopher squared the bill using his credit card.
晚餐後，Christopher 用信用卡結清了帳單。
square + bill — settle a shared cost
Hari needs to square his hotel account before checking out tomorrow morning.
Hari 需要在明天退房前把飯店的帳戶結清。
Hamza and Élise squared up after sharing the fare for the taxi.
Hamza 和 Élise 分攤完計程車費後就把帳結清了。
The restaurant manager squared the accounts with the supplier at the end of the month.
餐廳經理在月底時向供應商結清了帳款。
Can we square up later? I forgot to bring my wallet today.
我們可以晚點再結帳嗎？我今天忘了帶錢包。
文法句型
square + bill/debt/account
square up
square up with + person
用法筆記
Often used in the phrasal verb 'square up' (especially British English). The object is typically a bill, debt, account, or the person you owe.
常見錯誤
5. to make two ideas, facts, statements, or situations agree with or match each oth
使一致；相符
使兩者相符或一致
to make two ideas, facts, statements, or situations agree with or match each other — for example, squaring a new rule with an existing policy, or finding that one account does not square with another.
How can the company square this new policy with its promise to customers?
公司要如何讓這項新政策與對客戶的承諾一致？
how can + square + something + with + something else
Élise could not square what she had heard with what she saw at the scene.
Élise 無法將她聽到的話與在現場看到的情況對上。
His actions do not square with the beliefs he claims to hold.
他的行為與他所聲稱的信念並不一致。
The finance department needs to square its budget with the new environmental rules.
財務部門需要讓預算符合新的環保法規。
Rin tried to square her dream of travelling with the reality of her limited savings.
Rin 試圖在旅行的夢想與存款有限的現實之間取得平衡。
- contradict
when two things are in direct opposition rather than just mismatched
文法句型
square + something + with + something
square with + something
用法筆記
Often used in negative or interrogative sentences when expressing that two things are incompatible. The pattern 'how can/could you square X with Y' is very common in everyday English.
常見錯誤
square — 名詞
1. a geometric figure whose four sides are the same length and whose four corners f
正方形
四邊相等、四角皆為90度的平面圖形
a geometric figure whose four sides are the same length and whose four corners form 90-degree angles
Noa drew a large square on the whiteboard during the math lesson.
Noa 在數學課上於白板上畫了一個大正方形。
countable: draw + a square + on + surface
A chess board is divided into sixty-four small squares in alternating colours.
西洋棋棋盤分為六十四個黑白相間的小方格。
The children learned that every square has four equal sides and four right angles.
孩子們學到每個正方形都有四條相等的邊和四個直角。
Each window on the front of the building was a perfect square.
那棟建築正面每一扇窗戶都是完美的正方形。
- quadrilateral
any four-sided shape, not only one with equal sides and right angles; more technical
- rectangle
a four-sided shape with right angles but sides of different lengths; more general
常見錯誤
2. an object or piece that is more or less square in form
方形物
呈正方形形狀的物品
an object or piece that is more or less square in form
Lien cut the cake into small squares for the party guests.
Lien 把蛋糕切成小方塊給派對客人。
cut + object + into + squares + [prep phrase]
Ada placed a square of butter on the hot pan to melt.
Ada 放了一塊方形奶油在熱鍋裡融化。
The mosaic was made from tiny glass squares in bright colours.
那幅馬賽克拼貼是由色彩鮮豔的小玻璃方塊組成的。
Romi tore a square of fabric from the old shirt to use as a cloth.
Romi 從舊襯衫上撕下一塊方形布料當抹布用。
用法筆記
Often used with 'of' followed by the material or substance: 'a square of chocolate', 'a square of paper'.
常見錯誤
3. one of many equal-sized spaces marked on a board that players move through in a
棋盤格
棋盤或遊戲板上的格子
one of many equal-sized spaces marked on a board that players move through in a game
Baraka moved his piece forward three squares on the board.
Baraka 將棋子向前移動了三格。
move + possessive + piece + [number] + squares + on the board
If your token lands on the blue square, you miss a turn.
如果你的棋子停在藍色格子，就得跳過一輪。
Rania counted the squares as she moved her game piece along the path.
Rania 數著格子，一面沿著路徑移動她的棋子。
The winning square was marked with a gold star at the centre.
終點格的正中央標著一顆金星。
用法筆記
Common in board games such as chess, checkers, Monopoly, and Snakes and Ladders. Each square has a fixed position on the board and may be coloured or labelled.
4. an L-shaped tool used by carpenters, builders, and designers to draw or check 90
直角尺
用來畫或檢查直角的L形工具
an L-shaped tool used by carpenters, builders, and designers to draw or check 90-degree angles
Christopher used a square to check that the shelf was straight.
Christopher 用直角尺檢查架子是否筆直。
use + a square + to check + that + noun phrase
The carpenter held the square against the corner of the wooden frame.
木匠將直角尺抵在木框的角落上。
Élise placed a square on her drawing to make sure the lines met at a right angle.
Élise 把直角尺放在圖紙上，確認線條交成了直角。
A drafting square helps builders mark their cuts at the correct angle.
製圖用的直角尺能幫助建築工人以正確的角度標記裁切線。
- set square
a specific type of drafting square, often triangular for drawing angles other than 90 degrees
- try square
a carpentry tool with a metal blade and wooden handle
用法筆記
Often appears in compound forms: 'set square' (for technical drawing), 'try square' (for carpentry). Distinguish from sense 1 — here the focus is on the tool's function, not the shape.
5. a broad open area in a town or city, often surrounded by buildings and used for
廣場
城鎮中的開放空地，周圍常有建築
a broad open area in a town or city, often surrounded by buildings and used for public events or markets
The market was set up in the town square every Saturday morning.
每逢週六早上，城鎮廣場就會擺起市集。
in + the + town square / main square / central square
Rodrigo waited for his friend at the fountain in the main square.
Rodrigo 在主廣場的噴水池旁等他的朋友。
Thousands of people gathered in the square to watch the fireworks display.
數千人聚集在廣場上觀看煙火表演。
Cafés and shops lined the four sides of the old stone square.
古老的石砌廣場四周圍繞著咖啡館和商店。
用法筆記
Often capitalised in place names: Trafalgar Square, Tiananmen Square. When used generically ('the square', 'town square'), it is not capitalised.
常見錯誤
6. a person who prefers old-fashioned ideas and shows little interest in modern or
古板人
思想保守、不喜歡新奇事物的人
a person who prefers old-fashioned ideas and shows little interest in modern or exciting things
Sora called his uncle a square for refusing to try any new food.
Sora 說他叔叔是個古板人，什麼新食物都不肯嚐。
informal: call + person + a square + for + gerund
Baraka's friends joked that he was a square for going to bed before ten.
Baraka 的朋友開玩笑說他是個古板人，因為他十點前就上床了。
Rania felt like a square among the trendy crowd at the art show.
Rania 覺得自己在藝術展那群時髦的人當中像個老古板。
Rachel laughed when her brother teased her for being a square who never went out.
Rachel 的哥哥取笑她總是不出門，是個老古板，她聽了哈哈大笑。
- conservative
broader term covering political and social views; more neutral in tone
- fuddy-duddy
humorous term for someone with very old-fashioned attitudes
- hipster
someone who follows alternative and fashionable trends
- trendsetter
someone who starts new fashion or lifestyle trends
用法筆記
Dated slang from the mid-20th century; still understood but may feel old-fashioned to younger speakers. Often used in a playful or teasing tone rather than as a serious insult.
常見錯誤
7. the value that results when a number is multiplied by its own size — for example
平方
一個數字自乘的結果
the value that results when a number is multiplied by its own size — for example, 16 is the square of 4 because 4 × 4 = 16
Caio asked the class to find the square of 12, and Ada answered 144.
Caio 問全班 12 的平方是多少，Ada 回答 144。
the square of [number] + be + [result]
The square of 0.5 is 0.25, a fact that surprised Tanvi during her maths homework.
0.5 的平方是 0.25，Tanvi 寫數學作業時覺得很驚訝。
decimal numbers in square calculations
Hiro learned that 49 is the square of 7, so a 7-by-7 garden covers 49 square metres.
Hiro 學到 49 是 7 的平方，所以一個 7 乘 7 的花園面積是 49 平方公尺。
To check his answer, Tunde multiplied 15 by itself and got the square, 225.
Tunde 把 15 乘以自己來檢查答案，得出平方是 225。
Defne explained that 81 is the square of 9, since 9 times 9 equals 81.
Defne 解釋說 81 是 9 的平方，因為 9 乘以 9 等於 81。
- square root
the opposite operation — the number that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number
用法筆記
Common in arithmetic and geometry contexts. The square of a whole number (1, 4, 9, 16, 25, etc.) is called a perfect square.
常見錯誤
square — 形容詞
1. Describing an object or space that has four sides of equal length joined by four
正方形的
有四條等邊和四個直角的形狀
Describing an object or space that has four sides of equal length joined by four 90-degree corners, like the tiles on a chessboard or a sheet of sticky note paper.
The kitchen table has a square top that can seat four people comfortably.
那張廚房餐桌是正方形桌面，可以舒服地坐四個人。
describing furniture shape — square + noun
Adaeze drew a square box on the paper and coloured it blue with a crayon.
Adaeze 在紙上畫了一個正方形方框，然後用蠟筆塗成藍色。
The window is square, not rectangular, and lets in light from all sides.
窗戶是正方形而非長方形，四面都能透進光線。
We bought a square rug that fits the living room corner perfectly.
我們買了一塊正方形地毯，剛好適合客廳的角落位置。
The square garden has a flower bed along each edge and a central path.
正方形的花園每條邊都有一個花壇，中間還有一條中央小徑。
- rectangular
has unequal adjacent sides, unlike a square which has all four sides equal
- round
curved shape with no corners, contrasted with the right angles of a square
文法句型
square + noun
be square
2. Follows a number and a unit of length (like metre or foot) to express how much f
平方的
面積測量單位
Follows a number and a unit of length (like metre or foot) to express how much flat area something covers — for instance, saying a flat has 65 square metres of living space.
The apartment covers 65 square metres, with two bedrooms and a living room.
那間公寓65平方公尺，有兩間臥室和一間客廳。
pattern: number + square + unit of length for area measurement
A wildfire damaged about 500 square kilometres of forest in the region last summer.
去年夏天一場野火燒毀了約500平方公里的森林。
The new office building covers 3,000 square feet of space across four floors.
新辦公大樓佔地3000平方英尺，分布在四層樓。
Élise measured her room at 12 square metres, enough for a single bed and a desk.
Élise 量了她的房間有12平方公尺，足夠放一張單人床和一張書桌。
The national park is nearly 1,000 square miles in size and home to many wild animals.
國家公園面積將近1000平方英里，棲息著許多野生動物。
文法句型
number + unit + square + unit
square + noun (e.g. square metres, square feet)
用法筆記
This sense always follows a number and precedes the unit of area (e.g. '20 square metres'). Do not confuse with sense 3, where 'square' comes after the measurement ('20 metres square') and describes the side length, not total area.
常見錯誤
3. Placed directly after a measurement of length to specify that a square-shaped ar
見方的
邊長為某尺寸的正方形
Placed directly after a measurement of length to specify that a square-shaped area has four sides of that measurement — for example, a room that is three metres square has sides of three metres each.
The rug is three metres square, covering most of the living room floor.
那條地毯三公尺見方，覆蓋了客廳地板的大部分區域。
pattern: number + unit + square for side length
Samir built a shed that is two metres square, just big enough for his tools.
Samir 蓋了一個兩公尺見方的棚子，剛好夠放他的工具。
The tablecloth is one metre square and fits the small kitchen table.
那塊桌布一公尺見方，適合放在廚房的小餐桌上。
Each plot of land was ten feet square, giving every family equal garden space.
每塊土地都是十英尺見方，每個家庭得到相等的花園空間。
The stage was six metres square, large enough for the whole band and their equipment.
舞台六公尺見方，足夠容納整個樂團和他們的設備。
文法句型
number + unit + square
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2: '20 metres square' means each side is 20 m long (area = 400 m²), while '20 square metres' means total area = 20 m². The word order changes the meaning completely.
常見錯誤
4. Positioned so that a surface or edge is at the same height, in the same line, or
對齊的
與另一平面齊平或成直角
Positioned so that a surface or edge is at the same height, in the same line, or at a perfect right angle to another surface, with no part tilting or sticking out.
Make sure the shelf is square with the wall before fixing it with screws.
用螺絲固定之前，要確保架子與牆壁保持水平。
be square with [surface] for alignment
Tuan adjusted the picture until it was square with the table edge below.
Tuan 調整了畫框，直到它與下方的桌緣對齊。
Both beams must be square with each other for a safe floor.
兩根木樑必須彼此垂直，地板才能安全穩固。
Ryan checked each brick was square with the next as he built the wall.
Ryan 檢查每一塊磚都與旁邊的磚對齊，一邊砌牆一邊確認。
The kitchen counter edge is not square with the cabinets, leaving a small gap.
廚房流理台邊緣沒有與櫥櫃對齊，留下了一個小縫隙。
文法句型
be square with + noun
用法筆記
Commonly followed by 'with' to name the reference surface. Frequently used in construction, carpentry, and DIY contexts. Often paired with words like 'cut', 'align', or 'fit'.
常見錯誤
5. Describing a situation in which two people have paid off all debts to each other
兩清的
債務已還清，互不相欠
Describing a situation in which two people have paid off all debts to each other, so that neither side owes the other any money.
I paid you back the fifty dollars yesterday, so now we are square.
我昨天還了你五十元，所以現在我們兩清了。
idiom: be square — no money owed
Once Yumi received the last payment from her colleague, the two of them were square.
Yumi 一收到同事的最後一筆付款，他們倆就互不相欠了。
You bought dinner last time and I paid tonight, so we are all square.
上次你請吃飯，今晚我付了，所以我們結清了。
After splitting the rent and bills, the roommates were finally square with one another.
分攤完房租和水電費後，室友們終於彼此兩清了。
Caleb sent the transfer this morning, and now our accounts are square for the month.
Caleb 今早轉了帳，我們這個月的帳都結清了。
- outstanding
money that has not yet been paid or settled
- owing
still obligated to pay
文法句型
be square
be all square
用法筆記
Almost always used in the phrase 'be square' or 'be all square' — the adjective does not typically appear before a noun. 'All square' adds emphasis that everything is fully settled.
常見錯誤
6. Describes a match or contest where the two sides hold an equal count of goals, p
平手的
比賽得分相同
Describes a match or contest where the two sides hold an equal count of goals, points, or runs, so that neither is leading the other.
With two minutes left, the teams are still square at two goals each.
比賽只剩兩分鐘，兩隊依然以兩球平手。
idiom: be square — tied score in sports
The match ended square after both sides scored three runs in the final innings.
雙方在最後一局各得三分，比賽以平手結束。
After the final round, both players were all square with ten points each.
最後一輪結束後，兩位選手各得十分，打成平手。
The game was square at half-time, with no clear sign of which side would win.
上半場結束時雙方平手，看不出哪一隊會贏。
Darius scored in the last second, making the score square and tying the game.
Darius 在最後一秒得分，扳平比數，追平比賽。
文法句型
be square
be all square
用法筆記
Almost always used in the phrase 'be square' or 'be all square', never before a noun. 'All square' is especially common in British sports commentary.
常見錯誤
7. positioned so that your body or an object faces directly forward or forms a stra
筆挺；端正
身體或物體成一直線，未歪斜
positioned so that your body or an object faces directly forward or forms a straight line, without leaning or turning to one side
The yoga teacher told Ramón to keep his shoulders square and his back straight.
瑜伽老師告訴 Ramón 保持肩膀筆直，背部挺直。
square shoulders — straight alignment of upper body
Adisa stood square with his opponent on the basketball court, watching every move before the jump ball.
Adisa 在籃球場上正對對手站著，跳球前仔細觀察每個動作。
stand square with + person — facing directly
Yuki stood square to the mirror and checked how the new jacket fit.
Yuki 筆直地站在鏡子前面，檢查新外套是否合身。
The soldier stood square to the flagpole during the ceremony, with his back straight and eyes forward.
典禮中，那名士兵面正對旗桿立正，背脊挺直、雙眼直視前方。
To show she was paying full attention, Noor turned square to her teacher and nodded at every instruction.
為了表示自己專心聽講，Noor 轉過身面對老師，每個指示都點頭回應。
- straight
more general; 'square' adds the idea of being aligned at a correct angle or parallel to something
- aligned
more technical; 'square' specifically means forming a straight line or a right angle with another surface
- level
focuses on horizontal evenness, while 'square' can refer to vertical or horizontal alignment
用法筆記
Often used with 'with' to describe alignment relative to another surface or object. Frequently found in instructions about posture, carpentry, and hanging or placing objects.
8. describes someone who avoids new experiences, follows traditional rules closely,
古板；守舊
抗拒新事物，被認為無趣
describes someone who avoids new experiences, follows traditional rules closely, and is seen as boring or old-fashioned especially by younger people
My classmates think I am square because I would rather study on Friday nights.
同學們覺得我很古板，因為我寧可週五晚上讀書。
informal disapproving: think someone is square
Leo calls his parents square because they will not let him use social media.
Leo 說他的父母很守舊，到現在還不讓他用社群媒體。
Faisal wore a black suit to the party and his friends said he looked square.
Faisal 穿了一套黑色西裝去參加派對，朋友們都說他看起來很古板。
The film shows a group of teenagers who think every adult over thirty is square.
這部電影描寫一群青少年，他們覺得所有三十歲以上的大人都很古板。
"Do not be so square!" Élise laughed when her brother refused the spicy noodles.
Élise 笑著說：「別那麼老古板啦！」——她哥哥不肯試吃辣麵條。
- old-fashioned
clearer and more neutral than 'square'; less judgmental
- conservative
broader meaning; 'square' is more about personal lifestyle than political views
- strait-laced
similar meaning but focuses more on strict moral standards rather than general boringness
用法筆記
Used mostly by young people in informal contexts. Often carries a joking or teasing tone rather than strong anger. Less common in modern usage than in the mid-20th century but still understood.
常見錯誤
9. treating people honestly and fairly, especially in financial or business matters
公平；誠實
在商業或金錢往來中誠實公正
treating people honestly and fairly, especially in financial or business matters, without cheating or hiding information
The used-car dealer gave Minh a square price with no extra fees added later.
中古車商給 Minh 一個公道的價格，後來沒有加收任何費用。
square price — fair, honest price
Greta promised to give every employee a square deal when she started the company.
Greta 創辦公司時就承諾給每位員工公平的待遇。
square deal — fair and honest arrangement
The two companies signed what both sides called a square agreement.
雙方公司簽署了一份彼此都認為公平的合約。
Jiwoo believes in being square with customers and telling them about any product problems.
Jiwoo 認為對顧客要誠實，主動告知產品的任何問題。
Yasmin told the customer about the sofa scratch because she runs a square business.
Yasmin 老實告訴顧客沙發上有刮痕，因為她經營的是老實生意。
- fair
more general and common; 'square' adds a slightly old-fashioned, informal feel
- honest
broader meaning that includes truthfulness; 'square' focuses on fair treatment in transactions
- straightforward
emphasises directness and clarity rather than fairness specifically
用法筆記
Common in phrases like 'square deal' and 'square price.' Frequently used in business and commerce contexts. Not typically used for personal relationships — for those, use 'fair' or 'honest' instead.
常見錯誤
square — 副詞
1. In a way that follows the rules, without any cheating, lying, or hidden tricks.
光明正大地
誠實遵守規則地
In a way that follows the rules, without any cheating, lying, or hidden tricks.
Emre won the chess match fair and square by following all the tournament rules.
Emre 遵守所有比賽規則，光明正大地贏得了那場西洋棋比賽。
fixed phrase: fair and square
The business deal was done fair and square, with both parties signing in front of a lawyer.
這筆生意是光明正大地談成的，雙方都在律師面前簽了字。
Lan expects every player to compete square and treat opponents with respect on the court.
Lan 希望每位球員都能光明正大地比賽，在球場上尊重對手。
Our team scored the winning goal fair and square, so the other side had no reason to protest.
我們這隊光明正大地踢進了致勝球，對方沒有理由抗議。
The auction was run fair and square, and everyone agreed the winner deserved the prize.
拍賣會光明正大地進行，大家都同意得標者應該獲得這件獎品。
- honestly
more general in meaning; not tied to competition or rules
- fairly
overlaps in meaning but 'fair and square' adds emphasis
- by the rules
slightly more formal and literal; used in official contexts
- dishonestly
in a way that involves cheating or lying
- unfairly
giving one side an advantage that is not deserved
文法句型
square + and + adjective (fair and square)
verb + square (deal square, play square)
用法筆記
Most commonly appears in the fixed phrase 'fair and square'. Can also be used alone with verbs like 'play', 'deal', or 'compete' to mean acting honestly.
常見錯誤
2. Positioned so that you are looking directly at someone or something, without any
正面地
面對面地、直視著
Positioned so that you are looking directly at someone or something, without any angle or sideways turn.
Aarav looked square at the interviewer and answered every question with confidence.
Aarav 正面看著面試官，自信地回答了每個問題。
look square at + person
Yumi turned square to face the judge and explained her side of the story calmly.
Yumi 轉過身來正面面對法官，冷靜地解釋了她的說法。
The two players stood square to each other, waiting for the referee to blow the whistle.
兩名球員正面相對站著，等待裁判吹哨。
Christopher stared square at the painting for a full minute before saying a single word.
Christopher 正面盯著那幅畫看了整整一分鐘，一句話也沒說。
- sideways
looking at an angle rather than straight on
文法句型
square + at/into + noun phrase
verb + square + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Common with verbs of looking or facing: 'look square at', 'stare square at', 'turn square to', 'stand square to'. The object is always introduced by a preposition.
常見錯誤
3. In a position that forms a 90-degree angle; arranged so that two surfaces or lin
成直角地
形成九十度角地
In a position that forms a 90-degree angle; arranged so that two surfaces or lines meet at an exact corner without any slant.
Antonia cut the timber square so the corners of the frame would fit together perfectly.
Antonia 把木材切成直角，這樣框架的角就能完美地接合在一起。
cut + object + square (carpentry)
Yael placed the tiles square against the wall before fixing them with strong glue.
Yael 將磁磚成直角地貼在牆上，然後用強力膠固定。
The shelf must be set square with the floor, or the books will slide off the edge.
架子必須與地板成直角安裝，否則書本會從邊緣滑落。
Élise checked that the picture frame hung square to the edge of the table beside it.
Élise 檢查了畫框是否與旁邊桌子的邊緣成直角掛好。
- perpendicularly
formal; used in geometry and technical drawing
- at right angles
the full phrase; more explicit than 'square' alone
- diagonally
at a slant rather than a right angle
- obliquely
at an angle that is not 90 degrees
文法句型
square + with/across/to + noun phrase
cut/place/set + object + square
用法筆記
Most common in carpentry, construction, and geometry contexts. Often used with verbs like 'cut', 'set', 'place', or 'lay'. The preposition 'with' introduces the reference surface or line.
常見錯誤
4. Straight to a target without anything in between; hitting or landing exactly at
不偏不倚地
徑直擊中目標地
Straight to a target without anything in between; hitting or landing exactly at the point aimed for.
The ball hit the goalkeeper square in the chest and bounced back into the field.
那顆球不偏不倚地擊中守門員的胸口，然後彈回了球場。
hit square in the + body part
Aarav threw the dart square at the centre of the board and scored twenty points.
Aarav 將飛鏢直接投向靶心，得了二十分。
The car's headlights shone square into Eric's eyes as he walked along the dark road.
Eric 在黑暗的路上走著，車燈直接照進了他的眼睛。
The strong wind blew the garden gate square off its hinges and onto the wet grass.
一陣強風直接把花園大門從鉸鏈上吹落，掉在濕草地上。
- indirectly
arriving by a roundabout path rather than directly
文法句型
square + in/on/at/off + noun phrase
hit/strike/throw + object + square
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (FACE TO FACE): sense 4 focuses on hitting or reaching a target, while sense 2 focuses on orientation and eye contact. Sense 4 often describes impact or arrival.
常見錯誤
5. In a steady, unmoving way; placed or standing with all weight securely supported
穩穩地
穩固而不移動
In a steady, unmoving way; placed or standing with all weight securely supported so nothing wobbles or tips.
Antonia stood square in the middle of the stage and began her speech without trembling.
Antonia 穩穩地站在舞台中央，毫不顫抖地開始了她的演講。
stand square in + place (stable posture)
Keep your feet planted square on the floor when you lift the heavy suitcase.
抬起那個沉重行李箱的時候，要把雙腳穩穩地踩在地板上。
The old cupboard sat square on the ground despite the uneven stones beneath it.
那個舊櫃子儘管底下有凹凸不平的石頭，還是穩穩地立在地面上。
Élise set the vase square on the table so it would not tip over when people walked past.
Élise 把花瓶穩穩地放在桌子上，以免有人走過時把它碰倒。
- unsteadily
likely to move, wobble, or fall
- loosely
not fixed in position; likely to shift
文法句型
square + on/in + noun phrase
stand/sit/set + object + square
用法筆記
Describes physical stability rather than fairness (sense 1) or angle (sense 3). Common with 'stand', 'sit', 'plant', and 'set'. The subject can be a person or an object.
6. Arranged or cut so that the resulting shape has four equal sides and four right
成方形地
以正方形形狀
Arranged or cut so that the resulting shape has four equal sides and four right angles.
Amihan folded the napkin square and placed it neatly at each seat before dinner.
Amihan 把餐巾折成方形，在晚餐前整齊地放在每個座位處。
fold + object + square (resultative adverb)
The children cut the coloured paper square to make windows for their model house.
孩子們把色紙剪成方形，用來做他們模型屋的窗戶。
Eric arranged the paving stones square in a simple grid pattern across the patio.
Eric 把鋪路石排成方形，在 patio 上形成簡單的格子圖案。
The baker cut the cake square so each piece had the same amount of frosting on top.
麵包師傅把蛋糕切成方形，這樣每一塊上面的糖霜量都一樣。
- into a square
a phrasal alternative that is more explicit about the outcome
- round
cut or arranged in a circular shape
- diagonally
cut in a slanted line rather than into a square
文法句型
cut/fold/arrange + object + square
用法筆記
Functions as a resultative adverb — it describes the shape that results from the action of the verb. Common with verbs of cutting, folding, and arranging.