stumped
stumped — 名詞
1. the short piece of something that is still attached once most of it has been cut
殘株；殘根
切除或折斷後殘留的部分
the short piece of something that is still attached once most of it has been cut away or broken off — used especially for a tree left in the ground, a tooth in the gum, or a limb on the body.
After the storm, only a short stump remained where the old oak tree had stood.
暴風雨過後，老橡樹原本矗立的地方只剩下一小截樹樁。
tree stump — most common use
The dentist removed the broken tooth and then took the stump from the gum.
牙醫拔掉了那顆斷牙，然後從牙齦取出殘根。
stump of a tooth
Taro sat on a stump at the forest edge to tie his shoelaces.
太郎坐在森林邊緣的一個樹樁上繫鞋帶。
The dog had only a small stump of a tail after the accident.
那隻狗在事故之後只剩下一小截尾巴。
The workers used a special machine to grind each stump down below ground level.
工人用一台特殊機器把每根樹樁磨到低於地面。
用法筆記
When used for a limb, 'stump' can sound insensitive — 'residual limb' is more respectful in medical contexts.
常見錯誤
2. one of the three upright sticks that are pushed into the ground to form the wick
板球門柱
板球三柱門中直立的三根木柱之一
one of the three upright sticks that are pushed into the ground to form the wicket in the sport of cricket.
The fast bowler's delivery sent the middle stump flying out of the ground.
那位快投手投出的球將中間的門柱擊飛出地面。
middle stump — the central post in a cricket wicket
Each stump in a cricket wicket is about seventy-one centimetres tall.
板球球門中的每根門柱大約七十一公分高。
The umpire checked whether the ball had hit the off stump before the batsman moved.
裁判檢查球是否在打者移動之前擊中了外側門柱。
用法筆記
The three stumps are named off stump, middle stump, and leg stump depending on their position relative to the batter. A wicket is complete when two small pieces of wood (the bails) sit on top of the stumps.
3. a raised platform used for outdoor public speaking, or the activity of travellin
競選講台
政治人物發表演說的戶外講台或巡迴行程
a raised platform used for outdoor public speaking, or the activity of travelling to different places to make political speeches — especially during an election campaign.
The candidate took to the stump every evening, speaking at county fairs and street corners.
那位候選人每天晚上都站上競選講台，在縣市博覽會和街角對群眾演說。
take to the stump — start campaigning
Senator Vasquez was a natural on the stump, winning over doubtful audiences with her warmth.
瓦斯奎茲參議員在競選演說上表現自然，以她的溫暖打動了存疑的聽眾。
on the stump — actively campaigning
The mayor's speech from the stump reached voters through local radio stations across the region.
市長在競選講台上的演講，透過當地廣播電台傳遍了整個區域的選民。
用法筆記
Common in fixed phrases like 'take to the stump' and 'on the stump'. The expression comes from early American politics, where a tree stump was often used as a natural speaking platform.
stumped — 動詞
- stumpedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- stumpeds3rd person singular
- stumpeding-ing form
- stumpededpast simple
1. to make someone so confused that they cannot think of an answer or find a way to
難倒；考倒
問題太難而無法回答或解決
to make someone so confused that they cannot think of an answer or find a way to solve a problem, since the question or puzzle is simply too hard for them.
The last question on the maths test stumped Mei-Lin completely.
數學測驗的最後一題完全難倒了美琳。
stump + someone + adverb
Kwame was stumped by the crossword clue about ancient Egyptian rulers.
夸梅被一個關於古埃及統治者的填字謎題給考倒了。
passive: be stumped by + noun phrase
The detective had been stumped for weeks until a neighbour came forward with fresh information.
那位警探好幾個星期都毫無頭緒，直到一位鄰居出面提供了新線索。
Even the professor admitted that the student's question had stumped them completely.
就連教授也承認，那名學生的問題完全考倒了他們。
When the kids asked where the universe ends, their father was stumped and searched online.
當孩子們問宇宙的盡頭在哪裡時，他們的爸爸答不出來，只好上網搜尋。
文法句型
stump + someone
be stumped by + noun phrase
用法筆記
The active form (X stumps Y) and passive (Y is stumped by X) are both common. The passive is more frequent in everyday speech, especially 'I'm stumped' as a standalone phrase meaning 'I have no idea'.
常見錯誤
2. to walk with heavy, noisy steps, often because you are wearing heavy shoes, carr
重步走
用沈重的腳步行走
to walk with heavy, noisy steps, often because you are wearing heavy shoes, carrying something heavy, or feeling tired or angry.
Dad stumped across the wooden floor in his work boots, still covered in mud.
爸爸穿著沾滿泥巴的工作靴，咚咚地走過木頭地板。
stump + across + place (direction)
After the argument, Fatima stumped off to her room and slammed the door.
爭吵過後，法蒂瑪沈重地走回房間，用力甩上門。
stump + off (direction away)
The old man stumped slowly down the hallway, leaning on his wooden cane.
老先生拄著木頭柺杖，緩慢而沈重地沿著走廊走去。
Minh stumped up the stairs, exhausted after a twelve-hour shift at the hospital.
明在醫院輪了十二小時的班，累壞了，腳步沈重地走上樓梯。
- tiptoe
to walk quietly and lightly on the toes
文法句型
stump + adverb (off, away, down, across, up)
用法筆記
Almost always followed by a direction word (off, away, down, up, across, through). Without a direction, the meaning changes to 'walk heavily in place', which is very rare.
常見錯誤
3. to travel to various towns, cities, and community events in order to make speech
巡迴演說
到各地發表演說爭取政治支持
to travel to various towns, cities, and community events in order to make speeches and try to win support for a political candidate or for a particular cause.
The senator stumped across three states in one weekend, speaking at gymnasiums and town squares.
那位參議員在一個週末內巡迴三個州，在體育館和市鎮廣場對群眾發表演說。
stump + across + region (campaign touring)
Omar stumped for the climate bill at colleges and community centres throughout the autumn.
奧馬爾整個秋天在大專院校和社區中心為氣候法案巡迴演說。
stump for + cause
During the election, both candidates stumped through the Midwest, hoping to win over undecided voters.
選舉期間，兩位候選人都到中西部巡迴拉票，希望能爭取游離選民的支持。
文法句型
stump + for + candidate/cause
stump + across/through + region
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in American political contexts. The noun form 'the stump' (sense noun/3) is equally common in phrases like 'on the stump' and 'stump speech'.
4. In a cricket match, a wicketkeeper can dismiss a batter by dislodging the two sm
觸殺出局
板球中打者出局的一種方式
In a cricket match, a wicketkeeper can dismiss a batter by dislodging the two small pieces of wood called bails from the top of three upright stumps — using the ball in hand — but this counts as out only when the batter has stepped forward beyond the crease line while playing a shot.
The wicketkeeper stumped the batsman brilliantly, moving faster than anyone had expected.
那位捕手漂亮地讓打者觸殺出局，動作比所有人預期的還要快。
Rohit was stumped on the last ball before lunch, and the stadium fell silent.
羅希特在午餐前最後一球被觸殺出局，全場頓時鴉雀無聲。
passive: be stumped (cricket)
The wicketkeeper stumped Patel when he stepped out of the crease to drive the ball.
捕手在 Patel 跨出打擊區揮棒時將其觸殺出局。
文法句型
stump + someone
be stumped
用法筆記
This is a specific cricket law — the batter is 'stumped' only when they leave their crease (the safe zone) to hit the ball and miss it. It is different from 'run out' because the wicketkeeper, not another fielder, removes the bails.
5. to dig or pull out the stumps of trees from a piece of land in order to make the
清除樹樁
挖除地面上的樹根殘幹
to dig or pull out the stumps of trees from a piece of land in order to make the ground ready for farming, building, or other uses.
The farmers spent the dry season stumping the field to make room for new crops.
農民們花了整個旱季清除田地裡的樹樁，以便種植新作物。
Six workers needed three weeks to stump the lot before construction began.
六名工人花了三個星期才清完那塊地上的樹樁，工程才得以開始。
Grandfather remembered stumping the land by hand with only an axe and a rope.
祖父記得當年他只用一把斧頭和一條繩子，徒手清除地上的樹樁。
文法句型
stump + noun phrase (land, field, area)
用法筆記
Often used in farming and forestry contexts. Modern stumping is usually done by machines called stump grinders, but the verb is still used for the general activity.