tongs

IPA/tɒŋz/
KK[tˈɑŋz]IPA/tɑːŋz/

tongs — 名詞

1. a handheld implement with two metal arms that pivot at a hinge, so that squeezin

1.名詞B1
釋義

夾子；鉗子

用來夾取物品的工具

a handheld implement with two metal arms that pivot at a hinge, so that squeezing the handles brings the tips together to grip objects firmly

例句

The chef used a pair of tongs to lift the hot steak off the grill.

廚師用一把夾子把熱牛排從烤架上夾起來。

collocation: a pair of tongs

My grandmother reached for the coal tongs to add another lump to the fire.

我奶奶伸手拿起煤夾，往火裡再加了一塊煤。

collocation: coal tongs

同義詞
  • grabbers

    informal; less common than tongs

  • pincers

    for gripping and pulling, not lifting — different action

文法句型

a pair of tongs

tongs + for + noun

用法筆記

Tongs are always referred to in the plural form; use 'a pair of tongs' to refer to a single tool.

常見錯誤

❌I need a tong to pick up the ice.
✅I need a pair of tongs to pick up the ice.
💡'tongs' is always plural, like 'scissors' or 'trousers'.

2. a heated styling tool shaped like a cylinder, used to twist and curl hair into r

2.名詞B1
釋義

電棒；捲髮夾

加熱後用來捲燙頭髮的工具

a heated styling tool shaped like a cylinder, used to twist and curl hair into ringlets or waves

例句

Lin turned on her curling tongs and waited for the heat before curling her hair.

Lin 打開電棒開關，等加熱後才開始燙頭髮。

collocation: curling tongs

The hairdresser used a pair of curling tongs to give the bride soft, bouncy curls.

髮型設計師用一支電棒幫新娘燙出柔軟又有彈性的捲髮。

collocation: a pair of curling tongs

同義詞

文法句型

a pair of curling tongs

curling tongs

用法筆記

In American English, this tool is usually called a 'curling iron' or 'curling wand' rather than 'curling tongs'.

常見錯誤

❌She bought a curling tong.
✅She bought a pair of curling tongs.
💡like all tongs, the word is always in plural form.