strings
[strˈɪŋz] /ˈstriŋ How to pronounce string (audio)/ (ame, mw)
strings — 名詞
1. Lengths of narrow cord that people use to tie, fasten, or secure things.
繩子；細線
用來綁或固定東西的細繩
Lengths of narrow cord that people use to tie, fasten, or secure things.
Theo cut two strings and used them to tie the seed bags shut.
Theo 剪下兩條繩子，把種子袋綁緊。
two strings — plural countable use
Sade kept spare strings in a drawer for wrapping homemade gifts.
Sade 在抽屜裡放了備用細線，用來包自製禮物。
The wet strings snapped when Aarav pulled the tarp over the bikes.
Aarav 把帆布拉過腳踏車時，那些濕掉的繩子斷了。
At the market, Eli bought cotton strings for hanging paper lanterns.
在市場裡，Eli 買了棉繩來掛紙燈籠。
用法筆記
Usually refers to separate pieces rather than the material in general. For the material itself, English more often uses singular 'string'.
2. Groups of small things arranged in rows on a single thread, cord, or wire.
串
穿在同一條線上的成排物品
Groups of small things arranged in rows on a single thread, cord, or wire.
Strings of pearls glittered in the museum case under soft lights.
一串珍珠在博物館的展示櫃裡閃著光。
strings of pearls — jewellery pattern
João hung strings of lights across the courtyard before sunset.
João 在日落前把一串串燈掛過庭院。
Strings of dried oranges decorated the kitchen wall at winter markets.
冬季市集上，牆上掛著一串串乾橙片。
Adaeze sold strings of glass beads at the craft fair.
Adaeze 在手作市集賣一串串玻璃珠。
文法句型
strings of + noun
用法筆記
Most often followed by 'of' plus the things that have been threaded together.
3. Several connected things or happenings that come one after another.
一連串
接連出現的事或情況
Several connected things or happenings that come one after another.
Strings of delays kept the train line closed all week.
一連串延誤讓這條鐵路整週都停擺。
strings of + abstract noun
Strings of small mistakes ruined the audit report before lunch.
一連串小錯誤在午餐前就毀了那份稽核報告。
After the merger, strings of complaints reached the city office.
合併後，一連串投訴送進了市政府辦公室。
Strings of lucky breaks helped Sahil finish the film on time.
一連串好運幫 Sahil 準時完成了這部電影。
- series
more neutral and less expressive
- succession
more formal and often emphasizes order
文法句型
strings of + noun
用法筆記
Often suggests repetition over a period of time, especially when the number feels notable or surprising.
4. Lengths of wire, nylon, or gut stretched on an instrument so they vibrate and ma
琴弦
樂器上會振動發聲的弦
Lengths of wire, nylon, or gut stretched on an instrument so they vibrate and make notes when played.
The guitar strings buzzed after Tariq tuned them too loosely.
Tariq 把吉他調得太鬆後，吉他琴弦開始嗡嗡作響。
guitar strings — common music collocation
Fresh violin strings gave the school concert a brighter sound.
新的小提琴琴弦讓學校音樂會的聲音更明亮。
Dust gathered on the piano strings inside the old music room.
舊音樂教室裡的鋼琴琴弦積了灰。
Broken cello strings lay beside the stage after rehearsal.
排練後，斷掉的大提琴琴弦散落在舞台旁。
- wires
only fits metal strings, not nylon or gut
用法筆記
Usually named by the instrument, such as guitar strings, violin strings, or piano strings.
5. The part of an orchestra made up of violins, violas, cellos, and similar instrum
弦樂部
管弦樂團裡的弦樂組
The part of an orchestra made up of violins, violas, cellos, and similar instruments, or the musicians in that section.
The strings opened the concert with a soft rising melody.
弦樂部以一段柔和上升的旋律為音樂會揭幕。
the strings — collective orchestra term
During the second movement, the strings played much more quietly.
到了第二樂章時，弦樂部演得輕柔得多。
Our conductor asked the strings to repeat the passage once more.
我們的指揮請弦樂部把那段再重來一次。
After the brass fanfare, the strings carried the main theme.
銅管齊鳴之後，主旋律由弦樂部接了過去。
- string section
more formal full name for the same group
文法句型
the strings + plural verb
用法筆記
Commonly appears as 'the strings' when the orchestra section is treated as one group of instruments or players.
6. The crossed lines fixed inside a racket frame that hit the ball or shuttle.
拍線
球拍框內用來擊球的線
The crossed lines fixed inside a racket frame that hit the ball or shuttle.
The racket strings lost tension after two long matches.
打了兩場很長的比賽後，球拍的拍線鬆掉了。
racket strings — sport collocation
Loose tennis strings made Lukas miss three easy volleys.
鬆掉的網球拍線讓 Lukas 連三個簡單截擊都失手。
New badminton strings helped Sirin hit sharper smashes this season.
新的羽球拍線讓 Sirin 這一季的殺球更俐落。
After the tournament, the squash strings finally snapped near the frame.
錦標賽後，那副壁球拍的拍線終於在框邊斷掉了。
用法筆記
Usually discussed together with tension, replacement, or the type of sport racket being used.
7. Pieces of text or other symbols treated as one unit in computer programs or sear
字串
程式或搜尋中的文字單位
Pieces of text or other symbols treated as one unit in computer programs or searches.
The search strings in the app filter out repeated usernames.
這個應用程式裡的搜尋字串會過濾掉重複的使用者名稱。
search strings — computing collocation
Two empty strings in the form caused the script to fail.
表單裡有兩個空字串，害腳本執行失敗。
Yan checked whether the strings matched before saving the password.
Yan 在儲存密碼前先檢查那些字串是否一致。
The parser joins short strings before sending the data onward.
這個解析器會先把短字串接起來，再把資料往下送。
用法筆記
Used mainly in programming, search tools, and data handling. A string may contain letters, numbers, spaces, or symbols.
strings — 形容詞
- stringspositive
- stringsercomparative
- stringsestsuperlative
1. Describing classes, teachers, groups, or work connected with string instruments.
弦樂的
與弦樂器教學或編制有關
Describing classes, teachers, groups, or work connected with string instruments.
The college runs a strings programme for young violinists and cellists.
這所學院為年輕的小提琴手和大提琴手開設弦樂課程。
strings programme — before-noun use
Mina teaches strings classes at the arts centre on Saturdays.
Mina 每週六都在藝術中心教弦樂課。
The summer camp offers separate strings workshops and brass workshops.
夏令營把弦樂工作坊和銅管工作坊分開安排。
Our school needs another strings tutor before the new term starts.
我們學校在新學期開始前還需要一位弦樂家教。
- string
more common before general instrument nouns, as in 'string instruments'
文法句型
strings + noun
用法筆記
This form is mainly used before another noun, especially in music education or orchestra settings.
strings — 動詞
- stringspresent simple I / you / we / they
- stringses3rd person singular
- stringsing-ing form
- stringsedpast simple
1. Fits an instrument with new strings, or replaces its old ones before it is playe
裝弦
替樂器換上新弦
Fits an instrument with new strings, or replaces its old ones before it is played.
The repair shop strings guitars for students at a low price.
這家維修店會替學生的吉他裝弦，收費不高。
strings + instrument — service use
Before every tour, Eli strings his violin with fresh steel strings.
每次巡演前，Eli 都會替自己的小提琴裝上新的鋼弦。
Our music teacher strings old cellos and checks the bridges too.
我們的音樂老師會替舊大提琴裝弦，也會順便檢查琴橋。
The luthier strings the harp carefully so the frame stays balanced.
這位製琴師會小心替豎琴裝弦，好讓琴身保持平衡。
- re-strings
emphasizes replacing old strings with new ones
文法句型
strings + noun
strings + noun + with + noun
用法筆記
The direct object is the instrument. A following 'with' phrase can name the material or type of strings.
2. Puts a fresh set of strings into a sports racket at the needed tension.
穿線
替球拍重新裝上拍線
Puts a fresh set of strings into a sports racket at the needed tension.
The sports shop strings tennis rackets while customers wait.
這家體育用品店會在顧客等候時替網球拍穿線。
strings + tennis rackets
Before the finals, João strings his spare racket at higher tension.
決賽前，João 會把備用球拍穿到更高的張力。
Coach Lin strings school badminton rackets every Friday afternoon.
Lin 教練每週五下午都替學校的羽球拍穿線。
The club technician strings squash rackets for players from three towns.
這位球隊技師會替三個城鎮的球員穿壁球拍線。
文法句型
strings + noun
用法筆記
Usually said of tennis, badminton, or squash rackets, often when players want a particular feel or tension.
3. Passes thread or cord through things, or attaches something by using string.
串起
用線穿過物品或綁起來
Passes thread or cord through things, or attaches something by using string.
Adaeze strings paper stars onto a cord for the festival stall.
Adaeze 把紙星星串到一條繩子上，準備節慶攤位。
strings + noun + onto + noun
Each winter, Theo strings popcorn and cranberries across the fireplace.
每到冬天，Theo 都會把爆米花和蔓越莓串起來掛在壁爐前。
The florist strings dried oranges with cinnamon sticks for window displays.
花店老闆把乾橙片和肉桂棒串起來做櫥窗裝飾。
Sirin strings name tags with red thread before the school fair.
Sirin 在學園祭前用紅線把名牌串起來。
- threads
more general and also used for needles or machines
文法句型
strings + noun + onto + noun
strings + noun + with + noun
用法筆記
The direct object can be the things being threaded or the item being fastened with string.