string
string — 名詞
- stringsingular
- stringsplural
1. Strong, thin cord made by twisting several thinner fibres together, used for tyi
繩子；線
由多股纖維扭成的細繩
Strong, thin cord made by twisting several thinner fibres together, used for tying, fastening, or hanging things.
Christopher tied the parcel with a strong piece of string.
Christopher 用一條結實的繩子把包裹綁好。
piece of string — typical quantifier
Asako found a ball of string in the kitchen drawer and used it to hang party lanterns.
Asako 在廚房抽屜裡找到一團線，用來掛派對燈籠。
ball of string — common packaging noun
Quan pulled the string tight and the canvas bag closed around the camping gear.
Quan 把繩子拉緊，帆布袋便緊緊包住了露營裝備。
Hana tied a small gift box with a long piece of red string and added a bow.
Hana 用一條長長的紅繩子綁好小禮物盒，還打了個蝴蝶結。
- piece of string
- ball of string
- length of string
- tie with string
- string breaks
用法筆記
Countable when referring to a specific length or piece (e.g. 'two strings'). Uncountable when referring to the material in general (e.g. 'a reel of string').
常見錯誤
2. Several items that have been put on a single piece of cord, wire, or thread in a
串
穿在同一條線上的一組物品
Several items that have been put on a single piece of cord, wire, or thread in a row.
Iris wore a string of pearls that her grandmother had given her.
Iris 戴著一串她祖母留給她的珍珠項鍊。
string of pearls — classic jewellery collocation
Femi hung a string of colourful lights across the garden for the summer party.
Femi 在花園上空掛了一串彩色燈泡，準備夏天的派對。
string of lights
A string of dried chillies hung from the kitchen ceiling hook.
一串乾辣椒掛在廚房的吊鉤上。
Lan threaded a string of origami paper cranes across the classroom for the school festival.
Lan 把一串摺紙鶴穿過教室，為學校園遊會做裝飾。
- string of beads
- string of pearls
- string of lights
- string of onions
用法筆記
Followed by 'of' + noun to specify what is threaded (e.g. 'a string of beads', 'a string of onions').
3. Several similar occurrences or items that happen or appear one right after the o
一連串
接連發生的事物或事件
Several similar occurrences or items that happen or appear one right after the other.
The football team lost a string of five games after their captain got injured.
這支足球隊在隊長受傷後，連續輸了五場比賽。
string of + number + noun — quantifying pattern
An unexpected string of events led the Seoul police to the missing child within two days.
一連串意想不到的事件讓首爾警方在兩天內找到了那個失蹤的孩子。
Devika published a string of investigative articles about water pollution in the local newspaper.
Devika 在當地報紙上連載了一系列關於水污染的調查報導。
A string of complaints from customers forced the restaurant to change its menu.
顧客的一連串投訴迫使這家餐廳更改了菜單。
- string of events
- string of complaints
- string of successes
- string of defeats
用法筆記
Always followed by 'of' + noun. Implies a notable or surprising number in sequence, not just any series.
4. A thin wire or cord that vibrates to make a sound when someone plays it by pluck
弦
樂器上的發聲線材
A thin wire or cord that vibrates to make a sound when someone plays it by plucking, bowing, or striking — found on guitars, violins, and pianos.
Kian broke a guitar string during the concert and had to replace it on stage.
Kian 在演唱會上彈斷了一根吉他弦，只好在台上更換。
guitar string — instrument + string collocation
The violin's A string sounded a little out of tune after the long rehearsal.
經過長時間的排練，小提琴的 A 弦聽起來有點走音了。
Sari pressed the piano key softly and the string inside the piano vibrated beautifully.
Sari 輕輕按下了鋼琴鍵，鋼琴內部的琴弦發出了優美的共鳴。
piano string — different instrument type
A loose string on the cello made a buzz whenever Talia played the lower notes.
大提琴有一條弦鬆了，Talia 每次拉低音的時候都會發出嗡嗡的雜音。
- guitar string
- violin string
- piano string
- string breaks
- replace a string
- steel string
用法筆記
Typically modified by the name of the instrument (guitar string, violin string, piano string) or by pitch name (E string, G string).
5. All the instruments whose sound comes from vibrating strings — such as violins,
弦樂部
管弦樂團中的弦樂組及其演奏者
All the instruments whose sound comes from vibrating strings — such as violins, violas, cellos, and double basses — when treated as a single unit within an orchestra or band, or the musicians who play them.
The strings played a soft melody while the orchestra waited to join in.
弦樂部奏出柔和的旋律，樂團其他成員則靜待加入。
the strings — collective noun for string section
Quinn joined the string section of the city youth orchestra as a viola player.
Quinn 加入了市立青年管弦樂團的弦樂部，擔任中提琴手。
The conductor asked the strings to play more quietly during the second movement.
指揮要求弦樂組在第二樂章演奏得再輕柔一些。
The strings opened the concert with a lively piece by Vivaldi.
弦樂部以韋瓦第的一首活潑樂曲為音樂會揭開序幕。
- the strings
- string section
- string player
- string quartet
- string section
more formal term for the same group
- brass
the brass instruments section of an orchestra
- woodwind
the woodwind instruments section of an orchestra
- percussion
the percussion instruments section of an orchestra
用法筆記
Used with plural verb agreement when referring to the group of instruments or players. Can also appear as 'the string section' or simply 'the strings'.
6. Each of the thin strands stretched across the head of a racket, designed to stri
拍線
球拍上的網線
Each of the thin strands stretched across the head of a racket, designed to strike the ball in sports such as tennis, badminton, or squash.
Devika had the strings of her tennis racket replaced before the championship match.
Devika 在錦標賽開打前換了新網球拍的拍線。
strings of [sport] racket
One of the racket strings snapped when Jabari served the ball at full power.
Jabari 全力發球時，球拍的一條線突然斷了。
Top tennis players like Naomi Osaka change their racket strings after every tournament match.
頂尖網球選手像 Naomi Osaka 每打完一場錦標賽就會更換球拍拍線。
Loose racket strings made it hard for Sven to control his shots during the game.
拍線鬆了，Sven 在比賽中很難控制擊球的方向。
- rackets strings
- string tension
- replace the strings
- string breaks
用法筆記
Often appears in the plural ('the strings of a racket'). The verb 'to string' is used for fitting new strings (see verb senses).
7. A group of text characters — which may include alphabetic, numeric, or punctuati
字串
程式中的字元序列
A group of text characters — which may include alphabetic, numeric, or punctuation signs — handled as one unit in computer code or text searches.
The login script searches for a specific string of characters in the user database to verify each password.
登入腳本會在用戶資料庫中搜尋特定的字元字串，以驗證每組密碼。
string of characters — computing collocation
Quinn typed a search string into the database to find customer records from June.
Quinn 在資料庫中輸入了一組搜尋字串，找出所有六月的客戶記錄。
In JavaScript, a string variable can store a username like "amani_85" for use in the login function.
在 JavaScript 中，字串變數可以儲存像是 "amani_85" 這樣的使用者名稱，供登入功能使用。
string variable — programming term
When Yuki tried to set a long password, the error message said the input string exceeded the 12-character limit.
Yuki 試圖設定一組很長的密碼時，錯誤訊息顯示輸入的字串超過了 12 個字元的限制。
- search string
- input string
- text string
- string variable
- string of characters
用法筆記
Almost always used in technical contexts about programming, searching, or data processing. Often appears as 'string of characters' or 'text string'.
string along
phrasal verbTo deceive someone over a period of time by making them believe something that is not true, usually that you will do something for them.
欺騙；吊胃口
Joaquín promised to hire Sari but he was just stringing her along for months.
Stop stringing me along and tell me the truth about the job offer.
string together
phrasal verbTo combine words, ideas, or objects into a coherent or connected series.
串聯；連綴
The toddler could barely string two words together but understood everything her parents said.
Sumin strung together a few old photographs to create a short family timeline.
string up
phrasal verbTo hang something from a height using a rope, string, or wire.
掛起；懸掛
The neighbours strung up bright lanterns across the street for the festival parade.
no strings attached
idiomWithout any special conditions or hidden requirements.
無附帶條件；無附加條款
The scholarship money was given with no strings attached — the student did not have to pay it back.
Léa offered to help with no strings attached, simply because she wanted to be kind.
pull strings
idiomTo use your personal influence or connections secretly to gain an advantage.
動用人脈；走後門
Rafael got the internship because his uncle pulled strings at the company.
Élise does not believe in pulling strings at the university admissions office — she wants to succeed on her own merit.
To have an additional skill or option that you can use if your first plan fails.
多一項本領；多一條出路
Dylan is a trained electrician, so if teaching does not work out he has another string to his bow.
A joking reply used when someone asks a question that has no definite answer.
沒個準兒的事（用於回答無法確定的問題）
"How long will it take to finish the app redesign?" — "How long is a piece of string? It depends on how many changes the client wants."
apron strings
idiomThe state of being too dependent on or controlled by one's parents, especially one's mother.
依賴父母；離不開媽媽的保護
At 30 years old he is still tied to his mother's apron strings and cannot make his own decisions.
Being too dependent on someone and letting them control your decisions.
受某人支配
At 30, Min still lives tied to his mother's apron strings.
Sara cut her apron strings and moved abroad for a job.
Having additional skills or options that you can use if needed.
有備用方案
Diego is a teacher, but he has another string to his bow as a musician.
Maya learned coding to have more strings to her bow.
Using your personal influence to secretly help someone get an advantage.
動用人脈
Her uncle pulled strings to get her the internship.
Did Brian pull strings for his friend to join the club?
pull the strings
idiomBeing the person who secretly controls a situation or other people's actions.
幕後操控
The CEO pulls the strings behind every major company decision.
Who really pulls the strings in that political party?
string — 形容詞
- stringpositive
- stringercomparative
- stringestsuperlative
1. Relating to or consisting of musical instruments that produce sound through vibr
弦樂的
與絃樂器相關的
Relating to or consisting of musical instruments that produce sound through vibrating strings.
The school orchestra has a strong string section with twelve violin players and four cellists.
學校樂團的弦樂組陣容堅強，有十二名小提琴手和四名大提琴手。
string section — common noun phrase
Mei prefers string instruments to wind instruments because of their warm, rich tone during chamber concerts.
Mei 比較喜歡弦樂器，因為在室內樂音樂會上它們的音色溫暖而豐厚。
The Korean composer Unsuk Chin wrote a beautiful piece for string quartet and solo piano.
韓國作曲家 Unsuk Chin 為弦樂四重奏和鋼琴獨奏創作了優美的樂曲。
string quartet — fixed musical term
The music store sells a wide range of string instruments like violins and cellos.
這家樂器行販售各式各樣的弦樂器，例如小提琴和大提琴。
- string instrument
- string section
- string quartet
- string orchestra
用法筆記
Almost always used attributively (before a noun). Common collocations include 'string section', 'string instrument', 'string quartet', and 'string orchestra'.
string — 動詞
- stringpresent simple I / you / we / they
- strings3rd person singular
- stringing-ing form
- strungpast simple
1. To fit a musical instrument with a set of new strings, or to replace the existin
裝弦
為樂器安裝琴弦
To fit a musical instrument with a set of new strings, or to replace the existing ones.
Dylan spent the afternoon stringing his acoustic guitar with new steel wires.
Dylan 花了一整個下午替他的木吉他換上新鋼弦。
string + noun + with + noun — prepositional pattern
The repair shop can string your violin and tune it for a small fee.
這家樂器行可以幫你裝小提琴的弦，再調好音，收費不高。
Rohan watched an online tutorial to learn how to string a cello with new gut strings.
Rohan 上網看了一個教學影片，學如何正確替大提琴換上新的腸弦。
This old Yamaha guitar needs to be strung with light-gauge strings for easier fingerstyle playing.
這把老 Yamaha 吉他需要裝上較細的弦，彈指彈風格才會比較輕鬆。
passive: be strung with [material]
- string a guitar
- string a violin
- string with steel
- have it strung
- fit strings on
more literal, less common
文法句型
string + noun
string + noun + with + noun
用法筆記
Typically used with instruments like guitar, violin, cello, or harp. Past tense: strung. The instrument is the direct object, and the material can be added with 'with'.
2. To fit a sports racket with new strings, often to achieve a specific tension.
穿線
為球拍重新穿線
To fit a sports racket with new strings, often to achieve a specific tension.
Jabari needs to get his badminton racket strung before the tournament next Saturday.
Jabari 必須在下週六比賽前把羽球拍拿去重新穿線。
get + noun + strung — causative passive pattern
Kim's Sports Shop strings tennis rackets while you wait for a reasonable price.
Kim 體育用品店可以現場幫網球拍穿線，價格也很合理。
Top tennis players have their rackets strung at very high tension for more powerful serves and groundstrokes.
頂尖網球選手通常把球拍穿到很高的張力，以求更強勁的發球和底線抽球。
Quan asked the coach where he could get his squash racket strung in town.
Quan 問教練在城裡哪裡可以幫他的壁球拍穿線。
- string a racket
- get [racket] strung
- have it strung
文法句型
string + noun
用法筆記
Often used in the causative construction 'have/get something strung'. The tension of the strings is a key parameter that players choose.
3. To pass a thread, cord, or wire through a series of objects such as beads, shell
串起
用線穿過物體使之成串
To pass a thread, cord, or wire through a series of objects such as beads, shells, or flowers to make a necklace, decoration, or garland.
Talia showed her sister how to string beads onto a thin wire for a bracelet.
Talia 教妹妹如何把珠子穿到細鐵絲上做手環。
string + noun + onto + noun — prepositional pattern
Sumin strung dried flowers on a cotton thread to make a winter decoration.
Sumin 把乾燥花用棉線串起來，做成冬天的裝飾。
The children strung popcorn and cranberries together to decorate the tree.
孩子們把爆米花和蔓越莓串在一起來裝飾聖誕樹。
string together — phrasal variant
Lan carefully strung the shells she had collected on the beach onto a leather cord.
Lan 小心翼翼地把沙灘上撿來的貝殼穿到一條皮繩上。
- string beads
- string flowers
- string onto a wire
- string together
- thread
more general; can be used for sewing needles or film reels as well
文法句型
string + noun + on/onto + noun
string + noun + together
用法筆記
The direct object can be the objects being threaded or the cord itself. When the focus is on the cord, use 'string + noun + with + objects' (e.g. 'string a wire with beads').
highly strung
idiomEasily upset or nervous; having a sensitive and anxious personality.
神經緊張的；容易焦慮的
Sven is highly strung and gets anxious before any kind of exam or interview.
The dog was highly strung and barked at every small noise in the street.