winded
[wˈɪndɪd] /ˈwind How to pronounce wind (audio) archaic or poetic ˈwīnd How to pronounce wind (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈwɪn.dɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɪndɪd] /ˈwɪn.dɪd/ (ame, ipa)
winded — 動詞
- windedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- windeds3rd person singular
- windeding-ing form
- windededpast simple
1. to twist or wrap something long and flexible around an object, or to move so tha
纏繞；盤繞
將長條狀物環繞在物體上
to twist or wrap something long and flexible around an object, or to move so that you encircle something
Mei-Lin winds the silk ribbon around the small gift box and ties a neat bow.
Mei-Lin 將絲帶纏繞在小禮物盒上，打了一個整齊的蝴蝶結。
wind + [object] + around + [object]
The gardener winds the young vine around the wooden post to help it climb upward.
園丁把嫩藤蔓纏繞在木柱上，幫助它向上攀爬。
A python winds itself around the low branch and lies perfectly still in the sun.
一條蟒蛇盤繞在低矮的樹枝上，在陽光下靜止不動。
Kwame winds the cord into a tight loop and puts it away in the drawer.
Kwame 把電線纏繞成一個緊實的圈，收進抽屜裡。
The children wind strips of coloured paper around the classroom pillars for the festival.
孩子們為了慶典將彩色紙條纏繞在教室的柱子上。
- unwind
to undo something that has been wound
文法句型
wind + [object] + around + [object]
wind + around + [object]
用法筆記
The most common verb sense. Past tense is usually 'wound' /waʊnd/, though 'winded' is accepted. Often used with 'around' or 'round'.
常見錯誤
2. to turn a key or handle so that the spring inside a clock, toy, or machine becom
上發條
轉動鑰匙使機械裝置的彈簧變緊以提供動力
to turn a key or handle so that the spring inside a clock, toy, or machine becomes tight and stores power to run
Dmitri winds the old grandfather clock every Sunday evening before dinner.
Dmitri 每週日晚飯前都會為那座老落地鐘上發條。
wind + [clock] — turn the key to tighten the spring
Priya winds the little music box and listens to the tune with her baby sister.
Priya 為小音樂盒上發條，然後和她的妹妹一起聽那首曲子。
Amir winds his wristwatch each morning while he waits for the kettle to boil.
Amir 每天早晨等水燒開的時候為他的手錶上發條。
The toy car stopped moving because nobody had remembered to wind it up.
玩具車停住不動了，因為沒有人記得幫它上發條。
Yuki winds the kitchen timer and sets it on the counter while the bread bakes.
Yuki 為廚房計時器上發條，放在檯面上，然後把麵包送進烤箱。
- unwind
to release the tension in a spring, letting it run down
文法句型
wind + [clock/watch/toy]
wind + [mechanism] + up
用法筆記
Frequently used with the particle 'up': 'wind up a clock'. Past tense is usually 'wound'. The figurative sense 'wind someone up' (annoy or tease) belongs to a different entry.
常見錯誤
3. to make a person or animal struggle to breathe, usually through hard exercise or
使喘不過氣
因運動或撞擊使呼吸困難，或暫停以恢復呼吸
to make a person or animal struggle to breathe, usually through hard exercise or a sudden blow to the body; also, to pause and let breathing return to normal
The steep climb winded Keiko, and she stopped to lean on a wooden fence.
陡峭的山坡讓 Keiko 喘不過氣，她停下來靠著木籬笆休息。
transitive: wind + [person]
A kick to the chest winded Bjorn, who lay still and struggled to breathe.
胸口挨了一腳讓 Bjorn 喘不過氣，他躺在地上掙扎著想呼吸。
Fatima winded the old mule halfway up the hill and stopped to let it rest.
Fatima 在老騾子爬到半山腰時讓牠停下來喘口氣休息。
The goalkeeper was badly winded after crashing into the goalpost during the match.
守門員撞上球門柱後喘不過氣，在場上躺了好一陣子。
Dmitri stopped to wind himself on the long climb up to the old stone fortress.
Dmitri 在走向古老石堡的長坡上停下來喘口氣。
文法句型
wind + [person/animal]
用法筆記
Often used in the passive ('be winded') to describe the state of having lost breath. Distinguish from the adjective 'winded', which describes a temporary condition after exercise or a blow.
4. To move along a route that curves, twists, and changes direction many times; to
蜿蜒；曲折
沿彎曲路線移動或延伸
To move along a route that curves, twists, and changes direction many times; to cause something to travel in such a curving way.
The narrow path wound up the mountain in tight, dizzying loops.
蜿蜒的小徑以緊密、令人暈眩的彎道向上延伸至山頂。
Dario wound the injured horse carefully around the rocky slope.
Dario 小心地引導受傷的馬繞過岩石坡。
transitive: wind + [animal] + around + [obstacle]
A small stream winds through the forest and joins the lake beyond.
一條小溪蜿蜒穿過森林，匯入遠處的湖泊。
Eleni wound her way through the crowded market to reach the far stall.
Eleni 曲折穿過擁擠的市集，來到最遠的攤位。
The staircase wound upward around a central stone pillar.
樓梯繞著中央石柱蜿蜒向上。
- straighten
to make or become straight rather than curving
文法句型
wind + through/around/up + [place]
wind one's way + through/around + [place]
用法筆記
Often used of roads, rivers, paths, and staircases. The transitive form commonly appears as 'wind one's way.' Distinguish from sense 1 (COIL AROUND): this sense is about following a curving route, not encircling an object.
5. to catch the smell of an animal or person and track or pursue them, used especia
嗅出；追蹤
動物靠嗅覺發現獵物並循味追蹤
to catch the smell of an animal or person and track or pursue them, used especially of hunting dogs
The bloodhound winded the escaped convict from a scrap of torn shirt fabric.
那隻獵犬從一小塊撕破的襯衫布料嗅出了逃犯的氣味。
wind + [prey] — track by scent
A pack of wolves winded the injured deer and began moving silently through the trees.
一群狼嗅出受傷鹿隻的氣味後，開始悄無聲息地穿過樹林前進。
The old pointer dog winded game on the ridge and shot off through the heather.
那隻老獵犬在山脊上嗅出獵物，立刻穿過石南叢飛奔而去。
Park rangers used a trained hound to wind the wounded bear after the forest fire.
公園管理員帶了一隻受過訓練的獵犬來追蹤森林大火後受傷的熊。
文法句型
wind + [prey/game]
用法筆記
Subject is almost always an animal, especially a dog bred for hunting. Rare in everyday conversation outside of hunting or literary contexts.
6. to put something out in the open air so that it dries or freshens; in organ-buil
晾曬；通風
放在戶外通風處晾乾，或調節管風琴的氣流
to put something out in the open air so that it dries or freshens; in organ-building, to control how much air flows into a pipe
Mei-Lin winded the damp sheets on the clothesline behind the old farmhouse.
Mei-Lin 把微濕的床單晾在舊農舍後面的曬衣繩上。
wind + [fabric] — air-dry outdoors
The farmer winded the cut hay by spreading it across the north field at dawn.
農夫在黎明時分把割下的乾草鋪在北邊田野上晾曬。
Grandmother always winded the feather quilts on sunny mornings to keep them fresh.
祖母總是在陽光明媚的早晨把羽絨被拿出來晾曬，保持清爽。
The organ builder carefully winded each pipe to check the tone before the concert.
管風琴師傅在音樂會前仔細調節每根音管的氣流來檢查音色。
Fishermen used to wind their nets on the beach after every trip out to sea.
漁民以前每次出海回來都會在沙灘上晾曬漁網。
文法句型
wind + [fabric/hay/object]
用法筆記
Now rare in general use; mostly found in dialectal, farming, or organ-building contexts.
7. to lift or pull something heavy using a rope, chain, or mechanical windlass, esp
絞起；吊升
用繩索或絞盤將重物吊起
to lift or pull something heavy using a rope, chain, or mechanical windlass, especially on a ship
The dock workers winded the heavy cargo crate onto the ship with a rusty windlass.
碼頭工人用生鏽的絞盤將沉重的貨櫃絞上船。
wind + [cargo] + onto + [ship]
Sailors winded the anchor up from the seabed before the ship could set sail.
水手們在船啟航前將錨從海底絞起。
The villagers winded buckets of water from the deep well with a heavy iron crank.
村民用沉重的鐵製曲柄從深井裡絞起一桶桶的水。
Crew members winded the heavy net onto the deck as dark storm clouds gathered overhead.
船員們在烏雲密佈時將沉重的漁網絞上甲板。
文法句型
wind + [heavy object] + onto/up
用法筆記
A nautical and industrial term now rare outside historical or technical contexts. Always involves a mechanical aid — a windlass, capstan, or crank.
8. To draw someone gradually into a complicated or secret situation; to work one's
潛入；捲入
暗中進入或使某人捲入某事
To draw someone gradually into a complicated or secret situation; to work one's way by quiet, clever steps into a group or a position of trust.
Over several months, Mira wound herself into the family's private affairs.
幾個月下來，Mira 悄悄潛入了這家人的私事。
wind oneself into + [situation]
The spy wound his way into the ambassador's trusted inner circle.
間諜暗中打入了大使信賴的核心圈子。
wind one's way into + [group/position]
Andrew wound a web of lies so intricate that even he lost track of it.
Andrew 將自己捲入一張極其複雜的謊言之網，連他自己都迷失其中了。
Charlotte slowly wound the young heir into her scheme without his noticing.
Charlotte 慢慢將年輕的繼承人捲入她的計謀，他卻渾然不覺。
Within a year, Yasmin had wound herself into every major decision at the firm.
不到一年，Yasmin 已悄悄潛入了公司每一項重大決策。
- extricate
to free someone from a difficult or tangled situation
文法句型
wind oneself into + [situation]
wind + [person] + into + [situation/plot]
用法筆記
Rare in modern English; mostly found in older literature and formal writing. Distinguish from sense 4 (BEND AND CURVE): this sense describes social or metaphorical entanglement, not physical movement along a curving path.
9. To blow into a horn or similar instrument to make a musical sound or signal.
吹響
吹奏號角發出聲音
To blow into a horn or similar instrument to make a musical sound or signal.
The sentry wound his horn three times to signal the approaching dawn.
哨兵吹響號角三次，預示黎明將至。
wind + [horn] + [number] + times
Isabela wound a clear, bright note on the hunting horn her grandfather gave her.
Isabela 用祖父給她的獵號吹出一個清亮明快的音符。
wind + a note + on + [horn]
From the tower, the watchman wound a warning call across the valley.
瞭望者從塔樓吹出警告的號聲，響徹山谷。
Eli wound the horn, and the hounds sprang into the undergrowth.
Eli 吹響號角，獵犬們立刻跳進灌木叢中。
Soraya wound a short blast on the bugle and the ceremony began.
Soraya 用軍號吹出一聲短促的鳴響，儀式隨即開始。
文法句型
wind + [horn/bugle/trumpet]
wind + a call/note + on + [horn]
用法筆記
Archaic in modern English; now largely replaced by 'blow' or 'sound.' Found in historical, literary, and ceremonial contexts.
常見錯誤
winded — 形容詞
- windedpositive
- more windedcomparative
- most windedsuperlative
1. Unable to breathe normally for a short time because the air has been knocked out
喘不過氣
因受擊或激烈運動而暫時呼吸困難
Unable to breathe normally for a short time because the air has been knocked out of your lungs — this happens after a hard blow to the belly, or after running or exercising very hard.
Reuben was winded after chasing the bus for three blocks.
Reuben 追了公車三個街區後，喘不過氣來。
be winded + after + -ing form
The football hit Lucas in the chest and left him completely winded.
足球擊中 Lucas 的胸口，讓他完全喘不過氣。
leave someone winded — the blow caused the state
Astrid felt winded after climbing four flights of stairs with her groceries.
Astrid 提著雜貨爬了四層樓梯後覺得喘不過氣。
Baraka took a hard tackle during the match and came up winded.
Baraka 在比賽中被重重鏟倒，站起來時喘不過氣。
After sprinting the last 200 metres, Emre was too winded to speak.
全速衝刺最後兩百公尺後，Emre 喘得說不出話來。
- breathless
more formal; also used for excitement or anticipation, not just physical exertion
- out of breath
more common in everyday speech; implies the same physical state but is a phrase rather than a single adjective
- gasping
emphasises the audible sound of struggling to breathe, often more dramatic
文法句型
be/feel/seem/get + winded
leave someone + winded
用法筆記
Almost always used after a linking verb such as be, feel, seem, or get — not placed before a noun. Distinguish from the verb form: 'The punch winded him' (verb, describing the cause) vs 'He was winded' (adjective, describing the state).