toe
toe — 名詞
- toesingular
- toesplural
1. The five finger-shaped parts at the front of the foot that help you stay balance
腳趾
腳部末端的五根分叉小骨
The five finger-shaped parts at the front of the foot that help you stay balanced when standing or moving. Each toe has a hard outer layer called a toenail on its tip.
Wren stubbed her toe on the wooden chair leg and cried out in pain.
Wren 踢到木椅的腳，痛得大叫。
stub + one's toe (+ on/against something)
The doctor asked Imran to wiggle his toes one by one during the checkup.
醫生請 Imran 一根一根地動動腳趾。
wiggle one's toes
Sana painted each toenail a different color for the summer beach party.
Sana 把每根腳趾甲都塗上不同顏色，去參加夏日海灘派對。
toenail — nail on a toe
Mizuki's little toe was bruised after she dropped a heavy book on it.
Mizuki 的小腳趾被一本厚重的書砸到，瘀青了一塊。
The toddler curled her tiny toes around the edge of the swimming pool.
小寶寶彎起腳趾，緊緊扣住泳池邊緣。
curl one's toes
- big toe
- little toe
- stub one's toe
- wiggle one's toes
- curl one's toes
- toenail
- bunny toe
- digit
Formal/medical term for any finger or toe; rarely used in everyday speech
文法句型
a toe
toes
the [big/little] toe
用法筆記
The big toe (the innermost and largest) and little toe (the outermost and smallest) are named for their size. When describing an injury, use 'stub your toe' for hitting it against something hard, and 'break your toe' for a bone fracture.
常見錯誤
2. The forward section of a shoe, sock, or other footwear where the toes are placed
鞋頭；襪頭
鞋襪覆蓋腳趾的前半部
The forward section of a shoe, sock, or other footwear where the toes are placed. This area is sometimes made with stronger material to protect the foot from injury.
A hole appeared in the toe of Noa's left sock after the long hike.
Noa 左腳襪子的襪頭在長途健行後破了個洞。
toe of [garment] — possessive genitive
Esteban bought steel-toe boots for his new job at the warehouse.
Esteban 為了新倉庫的工作買了一雙鋼頭靴。
compound: steel-toe boots
The leather at the toe of Christopher's dress shoes was scratched from the gravel path.
Christopher 皮鞋的鞋頭皮革被碎石路面刮花了。
These running socks have reinforced toes to prevent blisters on long distances.
這款跑步襪在襪頭處做了加厚處理，長距離跑步時不易起水泡。
reinforced toes — strengthened material
Indra rested the toe of her boot against the rock ledge for balance.
Indra 把靴子前端抵在岩石邊緣上以保持平衡。
- steel-toe boots
- toe of the shoe
- toe of the sock
- pointed toe
- reinforced toe
- toe cap
- tip
More general term for the pointed end of an object; less specific to footwear
- heel
The back part of a shoe or sock that covers the heel of the foot
文法句型
the toe of [garment]
steel-toe [boot/shoe]
3. A narrow end piece of an object, structure, or natural feature that projects out
尖端；底部
物體前端突出或最下方的部位
A narrow end piece of an object, structure, or natural feature that projects outward or sits at the very bottom. For example, the lower edge of a cliff or the working tip of a tool.
The toe of the cliff hung over the ocean far below the hikers.
懸崖的底部懸在海面上方，遠在登山客腳下。
toe of [natural feature]
Ziad used the toe of the metal bar to lift the heavy grate.
Ziad 用鐵撬的尖端把沉重的鐵柵欄從地板上撬起來。
toe of [tool] — working end
Rainwater collected at the toe of the dam after the three-day storm.
連續三天的暴風雨過後，水壩底部積滿了雨水。
toe of [structure] — lowest part
Workers reinforced the toe of the dam with extra concrete after the flood.
工人們在洪水過後用額外的混凝土加固了水壩底部。
toe of [structure] — lowest edge or base
- toe of the cliff
- toe of the dam
- toe of the bar
- toe of the boot
文法句型
the toe of [object/structure]
用法筆記
This sense appears most often in technical or descriptive writing about geography, tools, or construction. In everyday conversation, the body-part sense is far more common.
To start doing something very carefully or gradually, just to see if you like it or if it will be successful.
剛開始嘗試；試水溫
After years of teaching, Indra dipped a toe into freelance writing by taking one small project.
The company dipped its toe into the Chinese market with a single online store.
To say or do something that offends or annoys someone, especially by interfering in an area that is their responsibility.
得罪人；冒犯他人
Élise apologized for treading on her colleague's toes when she changed the project plan without asking.
The new manager was careful not to tread on anyone's toes during her first week.
To make sure someone stays alert, ready, and able to deal with anything unexpected that might happen.
使人警覺；使不敢鬆懈
Surprise quizzes kept the students on their toes throughout the semester.
Tariro's boss liked to ask sudden questions to keep the team on their toes.
from top to toe
idiomCompletely; covering or affecting the whole body.
從頭到腳；全身
The children were covered in mud from top to toe after playing in the rain.
Nkechi wore bright red from top to toe for the New Year celebration.
To make someone feel very embarrassed, uncomfortable, or disgusted by something they see, hear, or experience.
使人尷尬；非常難為情
The singer's off-key performance made the audience's toes curl with embarrassment.
Seeing her old high-school photos made Sana's toes curl.
To refuse to do something or change your opinion, even when others try to persuade you.
堅持立場；不肯讓步
The union dug its toes in and refused to accept any pay cut.
Ziad dug his toes in when his parents suggested he study law instead of art.
To firmly refuse to change your opinion or action.
堅持己見，不讓步
Mia dug her heels in and refused to accept the offer.
Why do you always dig your toes in when we try to help?
To start doing something cautiously to test whether it will work.
試探性地開始
Sara dipped a toe into the stock market last month.
Before committing, Diego dipped a toe in the water with a small project.
Covering the entire body.
從頭到腳，全身
After the hike, we were covered from head to toe in dust.
The dancer was dressed from head to foot in sparkling gold.
To make someone stay alert and ready for unexpected situations.
讓某人保持警覺
The new manager's surprise visits keep the team on their toes.
A demanding teacher keeps students on their toes all semester.
To make someone feel very embarrassed or uncomfortable.
使某人尷尬或不舒服
His off-key singing made my toes curl at the concert.
The awkward silence made everyone's toes curl during the meeting.
To offend or annoy someone by interfering in their area of responsibility.
冒犯或打擾某人
I don't want to tread on your toes, but may I suggest a change?
He tiptoed around the project to avoid treading on anyone's toes.
toe — 動詞
- toepresent simple I / you / we / they
- toes3rd person singular
- toeing-ing form
- toedpast simple
1. To obey rules or follow orders exactly, even when you disagree with them, becaus
服從；順從
嚴格遵守規則或命令，即使不同意
To obey rules or follow orders exactly, even when you disagree with them, because you are expected to do so by someone with authority.
The new employees were told to toe the line during their training period.
新進員工被告知在培訓期間要乖乖聽話。
fixed phrase: toe the line
Imran chose to toe the party line in public but argued for change in private meetings.
Imran 在公開場合選擇服從黨的路線，但在私下會議中呼籲改革。
toe the party line — political context
Tariro refused to toe the line and called for a vote on the new policy instead.
Tariro 拒絕順從，反而要求就新政策進行投票。
refuse to toe the line — defiance
The team knew they had to toe the line if they wanted to keep their jobs after the merger.
團隊知道合併後如果想保住飯碗，就得照規矩來。
- toe the line
- toe the party line
- toe the company line
- refuse to toe the line
- expected to toe the line
文法句型
toe the line
toe the party line
toe the company line
用法筆記
This is a fixed phrase — you cannot replace 'line' with another word or add an object after it. 'Toe the party line' is a common variation meaning to follow a political group's official position. Do not confuse with 'tow the line' — the correct spelling is 'toe.'
常見錯誤
2. To touch, push, or move something lightly using the end of your foot or toe, esp
腳尖輕觸
用腳尖輕觸、推或移動物品
To touch, push, or move something lightly using the end of your foot or toe, especially in sports or dance.
The midfielder toed the ball sideways to her teammate near the goal.
中場球員用腳尖把球撥給球門附近的隊友。
toe + ball [sports]
The dancer toed the wooden floor gently before beginning her slow spin.
舞者用腳尖輕輕碰觸木地板，然後開始緩慢旋轉。
Christopher toed a loose pebble across the pavement while waiting for the bus.
Christopher 一邊等公車，一邊用腳尖踢著地上的小石頭。
toe + small object [ground]
Nkechi toed the soccer ball toward the goal but the goalkeeper caught it.
Nkechi 用腳尖把足球撥向球門，但守門員接住了球。
- toe the ball
- toe-poke
- toe the floor
- toe a pebble
文法句型
toe + object
用法筆記
In soccer, 'toe-poke' is a specific term for kicking the ball with the toe rather than the side of the foot. This sense overlaps with the intransitive use in dance instructions.
3. To stand or move with your toes pointing in a specified direction, such as outwa
腳尖朝…
讓腳尖朝向特定方向站立或移動
To stand or move with your toes pointing in a specified direction, such as outward, inward, or forward.
The ballet teacher told the beginners to toe outward in fifth position.
芭蕾老師告訴初學者要腳尖朝外，站到第五位置。
toe outward — dance instruction
Mei toed in slightly as she walked, her feet pointing toward each other.
Mei 走路時腳尖微微向內，兩隻腳朝內指。
toe in — feet pointing inward (gait)
Jin toed out as he took his first wobbly steps across the living room.
Jin 踏出搖搖晃晃的第一步時，腳尖朝外。
toe out — natural foot direction while walking
Élise practiced each morning to toe outward in her ballet exercises.
Élise 每天早上練習芭蕾時都讓腳尖朝外。
- toe outward
- toe inward
- toe the starting line
文法句型
toe + adverb of direction
toe + in/out
用法筆記
Most often used in dance instruction ('toe out', 'toe in') and in the set phrase 'toe the line' in its literal athletic sense (placing the toes at the starting mark). The verb is rarely used outside of these two contexts.
同根字
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- toe injury
- toe pain
- toe fracture
- toe ring
- toe grip
常用片語
- step on someone's toes
- on your toes
- toe to toe
- keep someone on their toes
介系詞搭配
- on one's toes
- toe to toe
- from head to toe
- from top to toe