strut
strut — 動詞
- strutpresent simple I / you / we / they
- strutshe / she / it
- struttedpast simple
- strutting-ing form
1. to move with stiff, confident steps in a way that tries to impress other people
昂首闊步
神氣十足地大步走，想讓人注意自己
to move with stiff, confident steps in a way that tries to impress other people and make you seem important.
Aaron strutted across the school yard after scoring the winning goal.
Aaron 射進致勝球後，昂首闊步地穿過學校操場。
strut across + [place] after a success
After the new promotion, Padma strutted into the office without greeting anyone.
Padma 剛升職後，神氣十足地走進辦公室，連招呼都沒打。
strut into + [place] to show status
The actor strutted down the red carpet as cameras flashed from both sides.
那名演員在兩旁相機閃個不停時，昂首闊步地走過紅毯。
Kenji strutted past the other boys, swinging his jacket over one shoulder.
Kenji 從其他男孩身旁神氣地走過，外套還甩在一邊肩上。
strut past + [people] with a showy gesture
- strut across
- strut into
- strut down
- strut past
- strut around
- strut on stage
文法句型
strut + across/into/down/past + [place/person]
用法筆記
Usually used when the walk looks showy or slightly annoying, not simply confident. It often appears with a direction word such as across, into, down, or past.
常見錯誤
strut — 名詞
- strutsingular
- strutsplural
1. a hard bar, often made of wood or metal, that is fixed inside a structure or mac
支撐桿
支住建物、帳篷或車體的硬桿
a hard bar, often made of wood or metal, that is fixed inside a structure or machine to keep its parts steady and stop them bending inward.
A metal strut held the greenhouse roof in place during the storm.
暴風雨中，一根金屬支撐桿把溫室屋頂穩穩撐住。
metal strut supporting part of a structure
The mechanic replaced a cracked strut under the front wheel of the car.
技師更換了車子前輪下方一根裂掉的支撐桿。
strut under + vehicle part
Workers fixed two wooden struts behind the old gate to stop it leaning.
工人們在老舊大門後面裝上兩根木製支撐桿，防止它傾斜。
Sofia checked whether the tent struts were tight before the mountain wind rose.
山風吹起前，Sofia 先檢查帳篷的支撐桿有沒有鎖緊。
tent struts — common support use
- metal strut
- wooden strut
- roof strut
- front strut
- tent strut
- support strut
文法句型
[material] + strut
strut under/between/behind + [part]
用法筆記
This sense is mainly used for a part that gives support inside a vehicle, building, tent, or similar frame. It refers to the bar itself, not the whole structure it helps to hold up.
常見錯誤
2. a style of walking or carrying yourself that looks proudly showy and slightly to
神氣步態
帶著炫耀意味的得意走姿
a style of walking or carrying yourself that looks proudly showy and slightly too sure of itself.
Rachid walked into the party with a strut that annoyed everyone.
Rachid 帶著一副神氣十足的步態走進派對，惹得大家都很反感。
with a strut — noun phrase for a proud walk
After winning the dance battle, Élise left the stage with a playful strut.
贏了舞蹈對決後，Élise 帶著得意的步態走下舞台。
The coach told Joshua to lose the strut and thank his teammates.
教練叫 Joshua 別再擺出那副神氣步態，先去謝謝隊友。
lose the strut — stop acting self-important
Inês crossed the hall with a strut, daring anyone to laugh.
Inês 帶著神氣十足的步態穿過走廊，像是在挑誰敢笑她。
- with a strut
- have a strut
- lose the strut
- cocky strut
- playful strut
文法句型
with a strut
walk + with a strut
用法筆記
This noun usually suggests that the person seems too pleased with themselves. It is stronger and more critical than simply saying someone has a confident walk.
常見錯誤
同根字
- strutter名詞C1