tuck
/tʌk/ (bre, ipa) · /tʌk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtək/ (ame, mw)
tuck — 動詞
- tuckpresent simple I / you / we / they
- tuckshe / she / it
- tuckedpast simple
- tucking-ing form
1. to press or work the free edge of an item of clothing, a bedsheet, or other fabr
塞入；摺好
將衣物或布料邊緣塞進固定位置
to press or work the free edge of an item of clothing, a bedsheet, or other fabric into a desired position so that everything stays neat and stays in place
Noa always tucks his shirt into his trousers before a job interview.
Noa 在面試前總是會把襯衫塞進褲子裡。
tuck + object + into [garment]
Femi carefully tucked the blanket under the mattress on both sides.
Femi 小心地把毯子邊緣塞到床墊兩邊底下。
tuck + object + under [surface]
The waitress tucked the napkin under the edge of the plate.
女服務生把餐巾塞進盤子邊緣下方。
Isabela tucked the loose strap of her bag inside the pocket.
Isabela 把鬆脫的包帶塞進口袋裡。
A man sat down and tucked the tag of his new sweater inside the collar.
一名男子坐下來，把新毛衣的標籤塞進領口裡面。
- pull out
to remove from where it was tucked
文法句型
tuck + object + into/under/inside + noun
用法筆記
Usually followed by a preposition such as into, under, or inside that tells where the material is pushed. The object is typically clothing, bedding, or fabric.
常見錯誤
2. to place an item inside a confined, protected, or concealed spot so that it rema
藏放；收好
把物品放進安全或隱密的小空間
to place an item inside a confined, protected, or concealed spot so that it remains safe, unseen, or available when needed later
Élise tucked the letter behind the old clock on the shelf.
Élise 把那封信藏在架子上那座舊時鐘的後面。
Hamza tucked a few extra banknotes into the back of his passport case.
Hamza 把幾張額外的紙鈔塞進護照套的夾層裡。
tuck + money/documents + into [secure place]
Sari always tucks a spare key under the flowerpot by the front door.
Sari 總是在前門的花盆底下藏一把備用鑰匙。
Christopher tucked the small gift box behind some books on the shelf.
Christopher 把那小禮物盒藏在書架上幾本書的後面。
The woman tucked her savings into a cloth bag and hid it in the wardrobe.
老太太把積蓄塞進一個布袋裡，藏在衣櫃裡面。
- retrieve
to take something back out of where it was stored
文法句型
tuck + object + away/into/behind/under + noun
用法筆記
Often combined with the particle "away" (tuck away) to emphasize hiding or storing securely. The object is typically something small or valuable.
3. to flex or pull a limb or your whole frame into a compressed, folded shape — for
彎曲；縮起
將身體部位彎曲成緊湊姿勢
to flex or pull a limb or your whole frame into a compressed, folded shape — for example, drawing your knees up toward your chest or dropping your chin before a forward roll
The gymnast tucked her knees tightly against her chest during the flip.
體操選手在翻筋斗時將膝蓋緊緊縮向胸口。
tuck + body part + against [body part]
Cyrus tucked his chin down and rolled forward onto the mat.
Cyrus 把下巴收緊，向前翻滾到墊子上。
The diver tucked into a tight ball before hitting the water.
跳水選手在入水前縮成一個緊密的球狀。
Inês tucked her elbows close to her sides while squeezing through a narrow gap.
Inês 把兩肘貼緊身體兩側，擠過狹窄的縫隙。
For the ski jump, Lan tucked his body low and pulled his arms back.
為了跳台滑雪，Lan 壓低身體並向後收緊雙臂。
- extend
to straighten out the body or limbs
文法句型
tuck + body part + into/against/under + noun
tuck + reflexive pronoun
用法筆記
Frequently used in sports and fitness contexts, especially diving, gymnastics, skiing, and martial arts. Can be transitive (tuck your knees) or intransitive with "into" (tuck into a ball).
常見錯誤
4. to be located in a quiet, hidden, or sheltered place that is away from busy area
隱藏；坐落
位於安靜或隱蔽的地方
to be located in a quiet, hidden, or sheltered place that is away from busy areas or public view
The small hotel is tucked away behind a row of old oak trees.
那間小旅館隱藏在一排老橡樹的後面。
passive: be tucked away + location
Faisal's workshop is tucked behind the main market square.
Faisal 的工作室隱藏在主市場廣場的後面。
A little cafe is tucked among the narrow streets of the old town.
有間小咖啡館藏身於老城區狹窄的巷弄之間。
Sayaka's cottage is tucked in a valley where few tourists ever go.
Sayaka 的小屋坐落在一處很少遊客會去的山谷裡。
The wildlife reserve is tucked between two mountain ranges.
這座野生動物保護區位於兩座山脈之間。
- nestle
implies a cozy or snug position; similar tone
- be situated
neutral and formal; no implication of hiddenness
文法句型
be tucked + away/in/among/behind + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used in the passive voice (be tucked) or as a past participle adjective (a tucked-away village). The active form is rare for this sense.
5. to cover or wrap someone, especially a child, with blankets or bedding so that t
蓋好；裹住
用毯子將人溫暖地包裹起來
to cover or wrap someone, especially a child, with blankets or bedding so that they feel warm, snug, and comfortable, often before they sleep
Camila tucked her daughter into bed and kissed her forehead.
Camila 幫女兒蓋好被子，在額頭上親了一下。
tuck + person + into bed
Every night Grandpa tucked the children in and told them a story.
爺爺每天晚上幫孩子們蓋好被子，然後講一個故事。
tuck + person + in — phrasal verb pattern
Sirin tucked the baby up in a soft blanket before the walk.
Sirin 出門散步前用柔軟的毯子把寶寶裹好。
The nurse tucked the patient into the hospital bed with extra pillows.
護士幫病人蓋好醫院的被子，還多放了幾個枕頭。
Ezra tucked his younger brother up snugly on the sofa bed.
Ezra 在沙發床上幫弟弟蓋好被子，讓他睡得暖暖的。
文法句型
tuck + person + in/into/up + noun
tuck + person + up
用法筆記
Commonly used with the particles "in" (tuck in) or "up" (tuck up). "Tuck in" implies putting the person to bed; "tuck up" implies wrapping them cozily in blankets, not necessarily for sleep.
常見錯誤
tuck — 名詞
- tucksingular
- tucksplural
1. a short, stitched crease in cloth that is used to reduce its length, improve the
縫褶
布料上縫出的小皺褶
a short, stitched crease in cloth that is used to reduce its length, improve the fit, or serve as a decorative detail
The dress has a row of small tucks across the front of the bodice.
這件洋裝的上半身正面有一排細小的縫褶。
Isabela sewed a tuck at each shoulder to make the blouse fit better.
Isabela 在兩邊肩膀各縫了一道褶，讓襯衫更合身。
sew a tuck — functional use to adjust fit
Traditional blouses from this region are decorated with fine tucks and embroidery.
這個地區的傳統上衣以細緻的縫褶和刺繡作為裝飾。
The tailor pressed each tuck flat with a hot iron before stitching.
裁縫師用熱熨斗把每道縫褶熨平後才開始縫合。
Lan added several tucks to the waistband so the skirt would not be too loose.
Lan 在裙頭加了幾道褶，裙子就不會太鬆了。
用法筆記
Tucks differ from darts: a tuck runs the full length of the fold and is usually sewn from edge to edge, while a dart tapers to a point. Tucks can be purely decorative or functional.
2. a medical operation that tightens loose tissue by cutting away surplus flesh fro
整形手術
切除多餘皮膚或脂肪的手術
a medical operation that tightens loose tissue by cutting away surplus flesh from a specific area, most commonly the abdomen, so that the skin looks firmer and smoother
After losing thirty kilograms, Femi decided to have a tummy tuck.
減重三十公斤後，Femi 決定去做腹部拉皮手術。
tummy tuck — most common compound
The clinic specializes in body contouring procedures including tummy tucks and liposuction.
這間診所專門做體型雕塑，包括腹部拉皮和抽脂。
Camila consulted two surgeons before scheduling her tummy tuck operation.
Camila 諮詢了兩位醫生後才安排腹部拉皮手術。
Recovery from an arm tuck usually takes about two to three weeks.
手臂拉皮手術的恢復期通常需要兩到三週。
An eye tuck can remove drooping skin from the upper eyelids.
眼部拉皮手術可以去除上眼瞼下垂的皮膚。
- abdominoplasty
the formal medical term; much less common in everyday speech
用法筆記
Most commonly used in the compound "tummy tuck" (abdominoplasty). Other compounds like "arm tuck", "thigh tuck", or "eye tuck" are less common but understood.
3. a compact body shape adopted during competitive activities like diving or gymnas
抱膝姿勢
體育運動中雙膝彎曲貼近胸口的姿勢
a compact body shape adopted during competitive activities like diving or gymnastics, with your legs drawn up tight and your thighs pressed firmly toward your midsection
The diver pulled into a tight tuck seconds before hitting the water.
跳水選手在入水前不到一秒縮成緊密的抱膝姿勢。
pull into a tuck — diving use
Ezra held the tuck position all the way through the second somersault.
Ezra 在第二次空翻的整個過程中一直維持抱膝姿勢。
Gymnasts learn the tuck early because it is the basis for many flips.
體操選手很早就學習抱膝姿勢，因為這是許多翻滾動作的基礎。
Inês dropped into a tuck as her skis hit the steep slope.
Inês 的滑雪板碰到陡坡時立刻壓低身體成抱膝姿勢。
The coach told Sayaka to keep her back straight while in the tuck.
教練告訴 Sayaka 做抱膝姿勢時背部要保持挺直。
- straight position
body fully extended, not bent
- pike
legs straight, bent at the waist — different body shape
文法句型
in a tuck
into a tuck
用法筆記
Often contrasted with other diving/gymnastics positions: "pike" (legs straight, bent at the waist) and "straight" (body fully extended). The tuck is the most compact and allows the fastest rotation.
4. sweet food and snack items such as candy, cakes, chocolate, and other treats, es
零食；甜食
（英式、非正式）糖果糕點等零食
sweet food and snack items such as candy, cakes, chocolate, and other treats, especially as eaten by children or sold at school
The children spent their pocket money at the school tuck shop.
孩子們把零用錢花在學校的零食舖裡。
tuck shop — traditional school shop in BrE
Sari packed a box of tuck for the long train journey.
Sari 為長途火車旅行打包了一盒零食。
British boarding schools used to have a tuck box for each student's sweets.
英國的寄宿學校以前每個學生都有一個放糖果的零食盒。
The party table was covered with all kinds of tuck and fizzy drinks.
派對桌上擺滿了各種零食和汽水。
Grandma always gave the grandchildren some tuck before they went home.
奶奶在孩子們回家前總會給他們一些零食。
用法筆記
Primarily British English and gradually becoming old-fashioned. Most commonly found in the fixed expressions "tuck shop" (a small shop selling sweets at a school) and "tuck box" (a box for keeping sweets). In modern British English, "sweets" or "treats" is more common.