streaks
streaks — 名詞
1. a narrow line or mark on a surface that stands out from the area around it becau
條紋
與周圍顏色不同的細長條紋
a narrow line or mark on a surface that stands out from the area around it because it has a different colour or texture
After cleaning the windows, Mei-Lin noticed grey streaks on the glass.
擦完窗戶後，Mei-Lin 注意到玻璃上留下灰色條紋。
collocation: grey streaks / dark streaks
The marble floor had dark streaks running through the white stone.
大理石地板在白色石材中夾雜著深色條紋。
The cat's fur had beautiful orange streaks mixed with the brown.
那隻貓的毛皮在棕色之間夾雜了美麗的橙色條紋。
Rainwater left dirty brown streaks down the kitchen wall.
雨水在廚房牆壁上留下了一條條髒污的棕色痕跡。
As the sun set, long orange streaks appeared across the evening sky.
夕陽西下時，傍晚的天空出現了一道道長長的橙色條紋。
用法筆記
Often used in the plural when describing patterns that cover a large area.
常見錯誤
2. a noticeable quality in a person's character, especially one that is different f
特質
性格中與眾不同的特質（常指負面）
a noticeable quality in a person's character, especially one that is different from their usual nature or is seen as negative
Despite his kind manner, Oliver had a stubborn streak that surprised his friends.
Oliver 雖然態度親切，但他骨子裡的固執卻讓朋友們感到意外。
pattern: a [adjective] streak
Her competitive streak came out whenever she played board games with the family.
她那種好勝的特質在與家人下棋時就會顯露出來。
The manager's mean streak made everyone in the office afraid to speak up.
那位主管性格中刻薄的一面讓辦公室裡的每個人都害怕發言。
Even the calmest person has a jealous streak now and then.
就算是最冷靜的人，偶爾也會有嫉妒的一面。
Amara's adventurous streak led her to travel to places most people avoid.
Amara 愛冒險的性格促使她前往大多數人避之唯恐不及的地方旅行。
文法句型
streak of + noun
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person. The adjective before 'streak' names the quality: 'mean streak', 'stubborn streak', 'competitive streak', 'adventurous streak'.
常見錯誤
3. a period of time during which one good or bad thing follows another without a br
連勝；連敗
好運或壞運接連發生的時期
a period of time during which one good or bad thing follows another without a break, especially in games, sports, or business
After losing five matches in a row, the team hoped to end their losing streak.
連續輸了五場比賽後，這支球隊希望能終止連敗。
collocation: losing streak / winning streak
The company's winning streak continued for the third year in a row.
該公司連續三年維持獲利，連勝紀錄仍在持續。
Kofi went through a bad streak when his car broke down and he lost his wallet.
Kofi 度過了一段倒楣的時期，車子壞了，錢包也丟了。
Her lucky streak at the poker table made the other players suspicious.
她在牌桌上手氣連連，讓其他玩家起了疑心。
The bakery had a hot streak with three new items becoming best-sellers in one month.
這家麵包店運勢正旺，三款新品在同一個月內就成為暢銷商品。
文法句型
winning streak
losing streak
lucky streak
用法筆記
Commonly paired with 'winning' or 'losing' to specify the type. 'Hot streak' is informal and suggests impressive, ongoing success.
常見錯誤
4. an unbroken series of events, actions, or situations that continue one after ano
連續
不間斷的一連串事件
an unbroken series of events, actions, or situations that continue one after another without interruption
The company celebrated a twelve-month streak of record profits.
該公司慶祝連續十二個月創下獲利紀錄。
pattern: number + -month/-day streak
His streak of perfect attendance at school lasted for three whole years.
他連續三年保持全勤的紀錄持續了整整三年。
Lucia achieved a fifty-day streak of practising piano every single day.
Lucia 堅持每天練鋼琴，創下了連續五十天的紀錄。
The city broke its streak of sunny weather when a sudden storm arrived.
一場暴風雨突然來襲，打斷了該市持續晴朗的好天氣。
Diego ended his streak of arriving late after his manager spoke to him.
Diego 被經理約談後，終於終結了他遲到的連續紀錄。
- break
the interruption that ends a streak
文法句型
streak of + noun
number + -day/-month/-year streak
用法筆記
Often modified by a time expression ('30-day streak', 'year-long streak'). Differs from sense 3 in that it refers to any repeated event, not just luck or sports.
常見錯誤
streaks — 動詞
1. to move at a very high speed across or through a space, usually in a straight li
飛奔；疾馳
以極快速度直線移動
to move at a very high speed across or through a space, usually in a straight line
A deer streaked across the road right in front of the car.
一頭鹿從汽車正前方飛奔越過馬路。
pattern: streak across [space]
Two fighter jets streaked through the sky during the air show.
兩架戰鬥機在飛行表演中疾速劃過天空。
The cat streaked up the stairs when it heard the can opener.
那隻貓一聽到開罐器的聲音就飛奔上樓。
Arjun saw a shooting star streak across the dark night sky.
Arjun 看到一顆流星劃過漆黑的夜空。
The swimmer streaked past the other competitors in the final lap.
那位游泳選手在最後一圈超越其他競爭對手疾馳而過。
文法句型
streak + adverb/preposition of direction
用法筆記
Always takes a prepositional phrase or adverb of direction (across, through, past, down, up). Cannot be used without indicating direction.
常見錯誤
2. to run through a public space with no clothes on, usually as a joke, a dare, or
裸奔
在公共場所裸體奔跑
to run through a public space with no clothes on, usually as a joke, a dare, or a form of protest
Two students were caught streaking across the university football field.
兩名學生在大學足球場上裸奔，當場被逮住。
pattern: streak across [place]
A man streaked through the park during the outdoor music festival.
一名男子在戶外音樂節期間裸奔穿過公園。
In the 1970s it became popular for people to streak at sports events.
在 1970 年代，人們在體育賽事中裸奔蔚為風潮。
The audience roared with laughter when a fan streaked across the stage.
一名粉絲裸奔衝上舞台，引得全場觀眾哄堂大笑。
Campus security chased the young man who streaked through the library.
校園警衛追趕那名裸奔跑過圖書館的年輕人。
文法句型
streak through/across [public place]
用法筆記
The noun form 'streaking' refers to the activity itself. This verb is informal and usually describes a brief, shocking act rather than a planned performance.
3. to show or develop noticeable lines of a colour or material that differs from th
佈滿痕跡
表面上出現不同顏色的細長紋路
to show or develop noticeable lines of a colour or material that differs from the rest of the surface, often appearing after some event or over time
Her face was streaked with tears after she heard the sad news.
聽到那個壞消息後，她臉上滿是淚痕。
pattern: be streaked with [substance]
The evening sky was streaked with shades of orange and deep red.
傍晚的天空染上了橙色與深紅的色調。
His dark hair was streaked with grey at the sides.
他兩側的深色頭髮已經開始出現灰白。
The white marble walls were streaked with water marks over the years.
白色大理石牆壁隨著歲月布滿了水漬痕跡。
The kitchen counter was streaked with grease after the cooking session.
做完菜之後，廚房的流理臺上滿是油漬痕跡。
- be lined with
straighter, more regular marks
- be marked with
broader; any kind of marking, not necessarily long and thin
文法句型
be streaked with [colour/substance]
streak with [colour/substance]
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the passive pattern 'be streaked with + noun'. In the active, the subject is the surface and the object is implied (the surface develops streaks from an external cause).
常見錯誤
4. to create long, thin marks of a different colour or substance on a surface by ap
畫上條紋
在表面上留下細長痕跡
to create long, thin marks of a different colour or substance on a surface by applying or smearing something across it
Heavy rain streaked the windows so badly that we could not see outside.
大雨在窗戶上留下一道道水痕，讓我們看不見外面。
pattern: [substance] streaked [surface]
Tears had streaked her cheeks, leaving visible marks in the dust.
淚水在她的臉頰上留下一道道痕跡，在灰塵中清晰可見。
The painter streaked the wall with bold strokes of blue and green.
畫家用大膽的藍色與綠色筆觸在牆上畫出條紋。
Mud and sweat streaked the runner's face after the marathon.
泥土與汗水在那位跑者臉上留下一道道痕跡。
The children's dirty fingers streaked the clean kitchen walls.
孩子們髒兮兮的手指在潔白的廚房牆壁上畫出一道道髒痕。
文法句型
streak [object] with [substance]
[substance] streaked [object]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3: this is an active, transitive construction where the subject causes the streaks (rain streaked the window). Sense 3 describes the resulting state (the window was streaked with rain).