thread
/θred/ (bre, ipa) · /θred/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈthred/ (ame, mw)
thread — 名詞
- threadsingular
- threadsplural
1. a very thin strand of cotton, wool, nylon, or other material, used for sewing, w
線
用於縫紉的細長纖維
a very thin strand of cotton, wool, nylon, or other material, used for sewing, weaving, or making cloth.
Putri chose a blue thread to stitch the torn pocket on her jeans.
Putri 選了一條藍線來縫補她牛仔褲上的破口袋。
colour + thread for mending clothes
The tailor ran out of black thread halfway through mending the jacket.
裁縫師在修補夾克的中途用完了黑線。
Nila wound the loose thread around her finger before cutting it with scissors.
Nila 把鬆脫的線繞在手指上，然後用剪刀剪斷。
The embroidery on the dress uses gold thread to highlight the flowers.
那件洋裝上的刺繡用了金線來凸顯花朵。
A spool of white thread sat on the table next to the sewing machine.
一捲白線放在桌上，就在縫紉機旁邊。
文法句型
[countable/uncountable] a length of thread
2. a very narrow and elongated visible band — such as a beam of sunlight, a wisp of
細線；一縷
光線或煙霧等細長條狀物
a very narrow and elongated visible band — such as a beam of sunlight, a wisp of smoke, or a trickle of liquid — that you can see stretching through the air or across a surface.
A thin thread of smoke rose from the chimney above the empty house.
一縷細煙從空屋的煙囪升起。
thread of [substance] for a thin stream
Selim watched the golden thread of light creep across the floor as the sun set.
Selim 看著金色的光線像細絲一樣在夕陽下爬過地板。
A faint thread of light appeared under the door when the lamp was switched on.
燈打開時，門下出現了一絲微弱的光線。
The hikers followed a thin blue thread of water that ran through the valley.
登山客沿著山谷中一條細細的藍色水流前進。
A thread of cold sweat ran down the side of her neck during the interview.
面試時，一滴冷汗順著她的脖子流下來。
文法句型
a thread of [substance]
3. the connected series of thoughts, ideas, or events that gives a story, speech, o
主線；脈絡
串聯故事或討論的思路
the connected series of thoughts, ideas, or events that gives a story, speech, or conversation its overall meaning and direction.
Obi lost the thread of the lecture after his phone buzzed loudly.
Obi 的電話大聲響起後，他就跟不上演講的脈絡了。
lose the thread of [speech/conversation]
A single question about justice ran like a thread through all his novels.
關於正義的一個問題像一條主線貫穿了他所有的小說。
The common thread in all her paintings is a sense of loneliness.
她所有畫作中的共同主線是一種孤獨感。
Romi tried to pick up the thread of the discussion after the coffee break.
Romi 在休息時間後試著接上討論的思路。
The audience struggled to follow the thread of the plot in the second half.
觀眾在電影下半場很難跟上劇情的脈絡。
- train of thought
more specific to thinking; suggests a mental sequence that can be interrupted
- storyline
used specifically for plots of books, films, or plays
- gist
the general meaning or main point; less about sequence and more about overall idea
文法句型
the thread of [something]
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed phrase 'lose the thread' meaning to stop being able to follow a sequence of ideas. Also common in 'pick up the thread' meaning to resume after an interruption.
4. a group of linked posts, emails, or text messages that all follow the same subje
討論串
網路平台上同主題的連續留言
a group of linked posts, emails, or text messages that all follow the same subject and appear one after another on a website, forum, or messaging platform.
Niran posted a question in the forum thread about fixing bicycle gears.
Niran 在論壇上關於修理腳踏車齒輪的討論串裡發問了一個問題。
forum thread for online discussion
The thread had over two hundred replies by lunchtime.
到了午餐時間，那個討論串已經有兩百多則回覆。
Yan scrolled through the entire Reddit thread before posting her own reply.
Yan 在發表自己的回覆之前，先瀏覽了整個 Reddit 討論串。
Greta started a thread asking for recommendations on hiking trails in Taiwan.
Greta 開了一個討論串，請大家推薦台灣的登山步道。
Anthony reported the thread to the moderator because several comments were rude.
Anthony 向版主檢舉了那個討論串，因為有幾則留言很沒禮貌。
- discussion
general term; 'thread' specifically refers to the linear, connected format on a platform
- conversation stream
more common in instant-messaging apps; implies a live, ongoing exchange
文法句型
[forum / comment / message] thread
用法筆記
Common on social media platforms, forums, and email clients. The verb form 'to thread' (verb/6) describes the action of organizing messages this way.
5. a helical ridge circling a cylindrical fastener, or cut into the inner surface o
螺紋
螺絲或螺帽上的螺旋凸紋
a helical ridge circling a cylindrical fastener, or cut into the inner surface of a matching ring, that allows the two pieces to be screwed together tightly.
The thread of the screw was worn down, so it would not stay in place.
那根螺絲的螺紋已經磨損了，所以無法固定住。
Amani checked that the nut's thread matched the bolt before tightening them.
Amani 檢查了螺帽的螺紋與螺栓是否吻合，然後才鎖緊。
matched thread for compatibility
If you cross the thread when tightening the bolt, you may damage it.
如果你鎖螺栓時把螺紋弄歪了，可能會損壞它。
Sahil used a thread gauge to measure the spacing between the ridges.
Sahil 用螺紋規測量了螺紋之間的間距。
A drop of oil on the screw thread helped it turn more smoothly.
在螺紋上滴一點潤滑油，可以讓螺絲轉得更順暢。
文法句型
[screw / bolt / nut] thread
用法筆記
Frequently appears in technical contexts such as DIY, mechanics, and engineering. The verb 'to thread' can also mean to cut a thread into a surface (e.g. 'thread a pipe').
6. items of clothing, especially when considered as a complete outfit.
衣物
非正式用語，指整套衣服
items of clothing, especially when considered as a complete outfit.
Tariro showed up at the party wearing his finest threads.
Tariro 穿著他最帥的行頭出席派對。
informal plural: threads = clothes
Heloísa packed her best threads for the holiday weekend.
Heloísa 為假期週末打包了她最好的衣服。
Pedro wore his new threads to the school dance.
Pedro 穿著他的新行頭去學校舞會。
Bao grabbed some clean threads from the pile on the chair.
Bao 從椅子上那堆衣服裡抓了幾件乾淨的衣物。
The shop near the station sells trendy threads at low prices.
車站附近那家店賣的時尚衣物流行又便宜。
文法句型
[possessive] + threads
用法筆記
Always used in the plural form 'threads'. Strongly informal — common in casual speech and pop culture, but not appropriate in formal writing. Originates from African American Vernacular English and later adopted into mainstream slang.
thread — 動詞
- threadpresent simple I / you / we / they
- threads3rd person singular
- threading-ing form
- threadedpast simple
1. to pass a thin flexible object — such as string, film, ribbon, or wire — through
穿過
將細長物穿過狹窄孔洞
to pass a thin flexible object — such as string, film, ribbon, or wire — through a narrow opening or into the correct position inside something.
Tuan carefully threaded the ribbon through the loops of the curtain.
Tuan 小心地將緞帶穿過窗簾的環孔。
thread [object] through [opening]
Mark threaded the film into the projector before the screening.
Mark 在放映前把膠片穿進投影機裡。
The technician threaded the cable behind the wall to hide it from view.
技術人員把電線穿過牆後，讓它隱藏在視線之外。
Takeshi threaded the rope through the pulley and pulled it tight.
Takeshi 將繩子穿過滑輪，然後用力拉緊。
Yasmin threaded the shoelace through the final eyelet and tied a bow.
Yasmin 把鞋帶穿過最後一個孔，然後打了個蝴蝶結。
文法句型
thread + object + through/into + opening
用法筆記
The direct object is always the item being passed (the ribbon, film, string), not the opening. To say 'thread a needle' means to pass thread through the needle's eye.
常見錯誤
2. to push a string or thin wire through the hole in each of a series of small obje
串起
將珠子等物串在一條線繩上
to push a string or thin wire through the hole in each of a series of small objects — such as beads, shells, or pearls — so that they form a connected line.
Lauren sat on the floor threading colourful beads onto a piece of string.
Lauren 坐在地板上，把彩色珠子串在一條繩子上。
thread [beads] onto [string]
Aaron threaded the shells onto a thin wire to make a necklace.
Aaron 把貝殼串在一條細鐵絲上，做成了一條項鍊。
Ishaan threaded dried flowers onto a string to make a hanging decoration.
Ishaan 把乾燥花串在一條繩子上，做成吊飾。
The children threaded popcorn onto thread for their Christmas tree.
孩子們把爆米花串在線上，用來裝飾聖誕樹。
Imani threaded small wooden beads onto a leather cord as a gift.
Imani 把小木珠串在一條皮繩上，當作禮物。
文法句型
thread + object + onto + string/wire
用法筆記
The finished object is often a necklace, bracelet, or decorative garland. The preposition 'onto' is most common, though 'on' is used informally.
3. to move forward through a crowded or narrow space by turning and changing direct
穿行；穿梭
在擁擠空間中繞行前進
to move forward through a crowded or narrow space by turning and changing direction as you go, avoiding obstacles or people in your path.
Layla threaded through the crowded market carrying two bags of fruit.
Layla 提著兩袋水果穿梭在擁擠的市場裡。
thread through [crowded space]
The waiter threaded his way between the tables with a tray of drinks.
服務生端著一托盤飲料在餐桌之間穿行。
The cyclist threaded between the parked cars and the moving traffic.
腳踏車騎士在停放的汽車和流動的車流之間穿梭。
Chiara threaded her way through the library aisles to find the history section.
Chiara 穿過圖書館的走道，前往歷史區。
Rodrigo threaded along the narrow path that ran beside the cliff edge.
Rodrigo 沿著懸崖邊那條狹窄的小徑小心前行。
文法句型
thread + through/between/along + [space]
用法筆記
Often used with a reflexive possessive: 'thread one's way'. The construction 'thread through' is the most common. The subject is usually a person, vehicle, or animal moving through obstacles.
4. in rugby, American football, or similar sports, to throw or kick the ball accura
傳球穿越
將球穿過對方防守傳給隊友
in rugby, American football, or similar sports, to throw or kick the ball accurately between opposing players to reach a teammate.
Rin threaded the ball through the defence to the striker.
Rin 將球穿越防守，精準地傳給了前鋒。
thread the ball through [opponents] — sports
From midfield, Kasia threaded a perfect pass to the winger.
Kasia 從中場傳出一記完美穿越球給邊鋒。
The quarterback threaded the ball between two defenders for a touchdown.
四分衛將球從兩名防守球員之間穿過去，達陣得分。
Sirin threaded a clever pass through the gap and scored the winning try.
Sirin 巧妙地將球穿過縫隙傳出，並達陣得分。
Anya threaded the ball to the fullback just before being tackled.
Anya 在被擒抱之前，將球傳給了後衛。
文法句型
thread + the ball + through + [opponents]
用法筆記
Primarily used in rugby and American football, though it appears in other team sports such as soccer and basketball when describing a pass that travels through a narrow gap between defenders.
5. to remove unwanted hair from a person's face or body by twisting a cotton thread
挽面
用線絞除臉上細毛
to remove unwanted hair from a person's face or body by twisting a cotton thread and rolling it over the skin so that it traps and pulls out hairs at the root.
Paloma went to the salon to have her eyebrows threaded.
Paloma 去美容沙龍挽面修眉。
have [body part] threaded for hair removal — beauty
Léa watched as the beautician threaded the fine hairs from her upper lip.
Léa 看著美容師用線將她上唇的細毛絞除。
Brian had his upper lip threaded at the beauty counter in the mall.
Brian 在百貨公司的美容專櫃挽了上唇的細毛。
Samir learned to thread his own eyebrows by watching tutorial videos.
Samir 看教學影片學會了自己用線修眉。
The beautician threaded the client's chin hairs with quick movements.
美容師動作俐落地用線為客人絞除下巴的細毛。
文法句型
thread + [body part]
have + [body part] + threaded
用法筆記
A technique with roots in South Asian and Middle Eastern beauty traditions. The person performing the service is called a 'threader'. The noun form 'threading' describes the technique itself.
6. to organize a set of connected emails, text messages, or online posts so that th
整理成串
將相關郵件或訊息排列成連續串聯
to organize a set of connected emails, text messages, or online posts so that they are grouped together in a sequence based on the same topic or original message.
The app automatically threads emails with the same subject line.
這個應用程式會自動將相同主旨的電子郵件整理成討論串。
thread emails/messages for grouping
Jason prefers to read threaded conversations rather than separate messages.
Jason 比較喜歡閱讀整理成串的對話，而不是零散的個別訊息。
Most modern email programmes give you the option to thread related messages.
大多數現代郵件程式都讓你可以選擇將相關郵件整理成串。
Eitan prefers a flat view rather than threaded conversations in his chat app.
Eitan 偏好在他的聊天應用程式中使用平面檢視，而非串聯對話。
Nia turned on threaded mode so she could follow each topic separately.
Nia 開啟了串聯模式，這樣她就可以分別追蹤每個主題。
文法句型
thread + [emails / messages / posts]
用法筆記
Very common in modern email clients (Gmail, Outlook) and messaging apps (Slack, Discord). The past participle 'threaded' is often used as an adjective: 'threaded view', 'threaded conversation'.