warm-up
/ˈwȯrm-ˌəp/ (ame, mw)
warm-up — 名詞
1. a short session of light exercise or practice done before a sport, performance,
暖身活動
運動或表演前的準備練習
a short session of light exercise or practice done before a sport, performance, or other physical activity to get your body and mind ready
The track team did a 15-minute warm-up before the meet.
田徑隊在比賽前做了十五分鐘的暖身活動。
collocation: do a warm-up
Coach Kim led the players through warm-up stretches on the field.
金教練在球場上帶領球員做暖身伸展。
warm-up as adjective modifying a noun
Amara always spends ten minutes on a vocal warm-up before her concerts.
Amara 在演唱會前一定會花十分鐘做發聲暖身。
A proper warm-up can help prevent muscle injuries during exercise.
適當的暖身活動有助於預防運動時的肌肉受傷。
The referee gave the players five minutes for a warm-up before the second half.
裁判給球員五分鐘時間在下半場前做暖身活動。
- preparation
more general; warm-up is a specific kind of preparation
- practice
practice can be the main activity; a warm-up is what comes before it
- limbering up
informal and primarily physical, especially for the body
- cooldown
gentle exercise done after a physical activity to help the body relax
文法句型
do a warm-up
warm-up + noun (warm-up exercises)
用法筆記
Usually singular. When used before another noun (warm-up exercises, warm-up routine), it describes the type or purpose of that noun.
常見錯誤
warm-up — 動詞
- warm-uppresent simple I / you / we / they
- warm-ups3rd person singular
- warm-uping-ing form
- warm-upedpast simple
1. to do light exercise before taking part in a competitive sport, race, or game, s
賽前熱身
運動競賽前做輕微練習
to do light exercise before taking part in a competitive sport, race, or game, so that your muscles are ready and you avoid injury
The tennis players warmed up by hitting balls across the net for ten minutes.
網球選手以對打十分鐘的方式來進行賽前熱身。
warm up by + gerund
Diego warmed up for the race with some light jogging and dynamic stretches.
Diego 以輕微慢跑和動態伸展來為比賽熱身。
warm up for + noun phrase
Soo-jin warmed up her leg muscles before the gymnastics competition.
Soo-jin 在體操比賽前先讓腿部肌肉熱起來。
The basketball players warmed up on the court before the game started.
籃球隊在開賽前在球場上進行熱身。
Before each swim meet, Jack warms up with some gentle arm circles in the water.
每次游泳比賽前，Jack 都會在水中做一些輕柔的繞臂動作來熱身。
- cool down
gentle exercise after the main activity to help the body recover
文法句型
warm up
warm up + for + noun
warm up + by + gerund
warm up + noun phrase
用法筆記
This verb sense specifically refers to preparing for competitive sports, races, and games where you face opponents or a timed challenge. For general exercise warm-ups or preparation for artistic performances (singing, dancing, playing an instrument), use the phrasal verb 'warm up' (PV sense 1) instead.
常見錯誤
warm-up — 片語動詞
- warm-upbase form
- warm-ups3rd person singular
- warm-uping-ing form
- warm-upedpast simple
1. to get your body, voice, or mind ready for exercise, a workout, or an artistic p
暖身練習
為活動或表演做準備練習
to get your body, voice, or mind ready for exercise, a workout, or an artistic performance — such as singing, dancing, or playing an instrument — by doing gentle preparatory movements or exercises
The choir warmed up their voices by singing scales for fifteen minutes.
合唱團透過唱音階十五分鐘來暖嗓。
transitive use: warm up + voice/body part
Yuki warmed up backstage for twenty minutes before the show began.
Yuki 在開演前於後台暖身了二十分鐘。
intransitive: warm up + time duration
The dancers warmed up at the barre before the afternoon rehearsal.
舞者們在下午排練前先到扶桿處暖身。
Pianists often warm up by playing scales and arpeggios before a concert.
鋼琴家在音樂會前通常會彈音階和琶音來暖手。
文法句型
warm up
warm up + noun phrase
warm + noun + up
warm up + for + noun
warm up + by + gerund
用法筆記
Covers preparation for exercise sessions, workouts, and artistic performances — not limited to competitive contexts. For competition-specific warm-ups (sports matches, races), use the verb sense 'warm up' instead. When separable, the object can go between 'warm' and 'up' (warm your voice up).
常見錯誤
2. to operate an engine or machine briefly before regular use so it reaches the rig
暖機
引擎或機器預熱運轉
to operate an engine or machine briefly before regular use so it reaches the right temperature and runs without problems
Kwame let his truck warm up for a few minutes on that freezing winter morning.
Kwame 在那個寒冷冬晨讓卡車暖機了幾分鐘。
intransitive: of a vehicle engine
The small plane's engine needs several minutes to warm up before takeoff.
那架小飛機的引擎需要幾分鐘暖機才能起飛。
Nadia waited for the office printer to warm up before printing the documents.
Nadia 等辦公室印表機暖機完成後才列印文件。
The bus driver starts the engine early to warm it up before the first route.
公車司機會提早啟動引擎，在首班路線前暖機。
- warm
simpler, but less specific to engines; 'warm up' is the standard term for engines
文法句型
warm up
warm up + noun phrase
warm + noun + up
let + noun + warm up
用法筆記
Also used for electronic devices (printers, computers) that need a brief startup period. Not used for electric engines in the same way — they do not need to 'warm up' in the traditional sense.
常見錯誤
3. to grow more energetic, excited, or friendly, or to make a gathering, discussion
活絡起來
變得更加活躍或有興趣
to grow more energetic, excited, or friendly, or to make a gathering, discussion, or group of people feel more engaged and animated
The party did not really warm up until Tom arrived with the playlist.
直到 Tom 帶著音樂播放清單到場，派對才算真正熱絡起來。
Elena warmed up to the idea of living abroad after visiting her sister in Tokyo.
Elena 在拜訪東京的姐姐之後，開始接受出國生活的想法。
warm up to + idea/concept
The audience quickly warmed up to the comedian after his first few jokes landed well.
觀眾在喜劇演員前幾個笑話獲得良好反應之後，漸漸對他產生好感。
A few games at the start of the meeting helped warm everyone up.
會議一開始玩一些小遊戲，有助於讓大家活絡起來。
文法句型
warm up
warm up + to + noun
warm + noun + up
warm up + noun phrase
用法筆記
When followed by 'to,' it means gradually becoming receptive or enthusiastic about something (an idea, place) or someone (a person). When used transitively, it means making an event more lively or a person more comfortable.
常見錯誤
4. to heat food that has already been cooked, so that it can be eaten again, especi
加熱；回溫
將已煮熟的食物重新加熱
to heat food that has already been cooked, so that it can be eaten again, especially leftovers from a previous meal
Anika warmed up the leftover pasta from last night for a quick lunch.
Anika 把昨晚的義大利麵加熱，當作快速午餐。
Sophie warmed the soup up while the children set the table for dinner.
Sophie 在小朋友們擺碗筷的同時，把湯加熱。
separable: warm + noun + up
The microwave is the fastest way to warm up yesterday's rice and stir-fry.
用微波爐加熱昨天的飯和炒菜是最快的方式。
Wei warmed up leftover dumplings in a pan with oil until they turned crispy again.
Wei 用平底鍋加油把剩下的水餃加熱到再次酥脆。
- cool down
letting hot food reach a lower temperature before eating
文法句型
warm up + noun phrase
warm + noun + up
用法筆記
More common in British English. In American English, 'heat up' is also very common. This sense specifically refers to previously cooked food, not raw ingredients that need cooking.