tubes
tubes — 名詞
- tubessingular
- tubesesplural
1. A hollow cylindrical item made from materials such as metal, plastic, or glass,
管道
長形中空圓柱體，用於輸送液體或氣體
A hollow cylindrical item made from materials such as metal, plastic, or glass, with both ends open, through which liquids or gases can flow or be kept.
The plumber replaced a rusty metal tube under the kitchen sink.
水電工換掉了廚房水槽下方一條生鏽的金屬管子。
countable: a [material] tube
Water flows through a narrow glass tube in the science experiment.
在科學實驗中，水流過一根細長的玻璃管子。
preposition: through a tube
Oxygen is supplied to hospital patients through a soft plastic tube connected to a mask.
醫院透過一條連接氧氣罩的軟塑膠管子為病人供氧。
A rubber tube carries petrol from the tank to the engine in a car.
橡膠管道把汽油從油箱送到汽車的引擎裡。
The scientist wore safety goggles while heating the glass tube over the Bunsen burner.
那位科學家戴著護目鏡，在本生燈上加熱玻璃管子。
文法句型
a tube / tubes
常見錯誤
2. A hollow, pipe-shaped channel within a living organism — for example, the passag
管狀器官
生物體內運送空氣或液體的管道
A hollow, pipe-shaped channel within a living organism — for example, the passages that bring air into the lungs or the structures that move eggs from the ovaries.
The fallopian tubes carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.
輸卵管將卵子從卵巢輸送到子宮。
compound noun: fallopian tubes / bronchial tubes
Doctor Chen found a blockage in one of the patient's bronchial tubes.
陳醫師發現病人的支氣管有一處阻塞。
In plants, tiny tubes called xylem carry water from the roots up to the leaves.
在植物體內，名為木質部的細小管道負責將水分從根部輸送到葉片。
A blockage in her eustachian tubes made it hard for Fatima to hear clearly.
Fatima 的耳咽管阻塞，導致她聽不清楚。
文法句型
the [body part] tubes
用法筆記
Often used as part of a compound noun: fallopian tubes, bronchial tubes, eustachian tubes, pollen tubes. In everyday conversation, people usually refer to specific body tubes by their medical name rather than saying 'tube' alone.
常見錯誤
3. A soft, narrow container made of metal or plastic, with one end sealed shut and
管子
可擠壓的管狀容器，裝牙膏等膏狀物
A soft, narrow container made of metal or plastic, with one end sealed shut and the other end fitted with a cap, that you press to push out a thick substance like toothpaste, hand cream, or paint.
Emma squeezed the last bit of toothpaste out of the tube.
Emma 把管子裡的最後一點牙膏全都擠了出來。
squeeze + out of + the tube
The art student bought a tube of bright red oil paint for her final project.
那位美術系的學生為了期末作業買了一管鮮紅色的油畫顏料。
a tube of [substance]
You can find tubes of sunscreen near the checkout counter at the pharmacy.
藥局的結帳櫃檯附近可以找到管裝的防曬乳。
Chen always rolls the toothpaste tube from the bottom to use every bit.
Chen 總是從底部往上捲牙膏軟管，把每一滴都擠出來。
文法句型
a tube of [product]
用法筆記
Used with 'of' followed by the substance inside: a tube of toothpaste, a tube of glue, a tube of hand cream. The cap is called a 'lid' or 'cap'.
常見錯誤
4. The underground railway system in London, England. It is one of the oldest and l
倫敦地鐵
倫敦的地下鐵路系統
The underground railway system in London, England. It is one of the oldest and largest subway networks in the world.
Sofia takes the Tube from King's Cross to Oxford Circus every morning.
Sofia 每天早上搭倫敦地鐵從 King's Cross 到 Oxford Circus 上班。
take + the Tube = use the London Underground
The Tube is the quickest way to get across central London during rush hour.
在尖峰時段，倫敦地鐵是穿越倫敦市中心最快的方式。
Tourists often buy an Oyster card to travel on the Tube for a cheaper fare.
觀光客通常會購買 Oyster 卡，以便用較便宜的票價搭乘倫敦地鐵。
The Tube map shows all the different lines with a different colour for each one.
倫敦地鐵路線圖用不同的顏色標示每一條路線。
- the London Underground
the official name; slightly more formal than 'the Tube'
- the subway
American English equivalent; not used for London's system
文法句型
the Tube
用法筆記
Always written with a capital T: 'the Tube'. Unlike other senses, this sense is typically singular. Other cities have their own subway systems, but 'the Tube' specifically refers to London's network. In other British cities, locals say 'the metro' (Newcastle) or 'the underground' (Glasgow).
常見錯誤
5. (informal) The television, considered as a medium or a device. Often used in the
電視
(非正式)電視
(informal) The television, considered as a medium or a device. Often used in the phrases 'the tube' or 'on the tube'.
The kids spent the whole rainy afternoon watching cartoons on the tube.
孩子們整個下雨的午後都在看電視上的卡通。
on the tube = on TV
There's nothing good on the tube tonight, so let's go to the cinema instead.
今晚電視沒什麼好看的，我們改去電影院吧。
nothing good on the tube
Grandpa still calls the television 'the tube', even though his set is a flat screen.
爺爺到現在還是把電視叫做「tube」，儘管他的電視已經是平面螢幕了。
Amir prefers watching films on his laptop instead of turning on the tube.
Amir 比較喜歡用手提電腦看電影，而不是打開電視。
- television
the neutral, standard term
- TV
the common abbreviation; neutral register
- the box
British informal, similar register to 'the tube'
文法句型
the tube
on the tube
用法筆記
An older slang term that originated from the cathode-ray tube used in old television sets. It is still widely understood but sounds slightly old-fashioned to younger speakers. 'Boob tube' is a more humorous, dated variant.
6. (British informal) A beer container — either a can or a bottle.
啤酒罐
(英式口語)一罐或一瓶啤酒
(British informal) A beer container — either a can or a bottle.
After work, Oliver opened a cold tube and sat down in the garden.
Oliver 下班後打開一罐冰涼的啤酒，坐在花園裡放鬆。
British slang: a tube = a can of beer
'Fancy a tube?' Jack asked, pulling two cans from the fridge.
Jack 從冰箱拿出兩罐啤酒，問道：「想來一罐嗎？」
Diego grabbed three cold tubes from the cooler for the barbecue.
Diego 從冰桶裡拿了三罐冰涼的啤酒去烤肉。
These tubes are on special offer, said the shopkeeper, pointing to the beer display.
店員指著啤酒展示區說：「這些啤酒罐正在特價。」
文法句型
a tube
用法筆記
Only used in informal British English. Not appropriate in formal writing or conversation. 'Tube' here can refer to either a can or a bottle — the container shape is the shared feature.
7. A sealed glass or metal device with electrodes inside, used in older electronic
真空管
老式電子器材的真空管
A sealed glass or metal device with electrodes inside, used in older electronic equipment to control the flow of electrical current. In modern use, the word 'valve' (British) or 'vacuum tube' is more common.
Old radio sets contained glass tubes that glowed orange when the device was turned on.
老舊的收音機裡面有玻璃真空管，開機時會發出橙色的光芒。
glass tubes in old radios
Guitar amplifiers that use tubes are still preferred by some musicians for their warm sound.
使用真空管的吉他音箱仍然受到一些樂手的喜愛，因為音色溫暖。
tubes in guitar amplifiers
Technicians replaced all the burned-out tubes in the vintage television set.
技術人員換掉了那台老電視機裡所有燒壞的真空管。
The engineer pulled out the old tubes from the amplifier and tested each one.
工程師從音箱裡拔出舊的真空管，一個一個測試。
- valve
the common British English term for the same device
- vacuum tube
the standard modern term, used especially in the US
- electron tube
the formal technical name
文法句型
a tube / tubes
用法筆記
This meaning is now dated and mainly used in historical or specialist contexts. In the UK, the term 'valve' is more common; in the US, 'vacuum tube' or 'electron tube' is preferred. Modern electronics use transistors and microchips instead of tubes.