wristband

IPA/ˈrɪstbænd/
IPA/ˈrɪstbænd/

wristband — 名詞

  • wristbandsingular
  • wristbandsplural

1. a band attached to a watch and fastened around the wrist to keep the watch in pl

1.名詞B2
釋義

錶帶

固定手錶的腕部帶子

a band attached to a watch and fastened around the wrist to keep the watch in place.

例句

Aaron replaced the cracked wristband on his old diving watch.

Aaron 換掉了他那只舊潛水錶上裂開的錶帶。

replace the wristband on + watch

The jeweler shortened Mira's steel wristband before she left the shop.

珠寶店師傅在 Mira 離開店前把她的鋼製錶帶調短了。

shorten a steel wristband

同義詞
  • watch strap

    the most direct everyday term, especially for a watch part

  • watchband

    common American spelling for the same object

文法句型

replace the wristband on + watch

tighten/shorten + a wristband

leather/steel wristband

用法筆記

This sense is mainly used for the part fixed to a watch, especially when it is replaced, adjusted, or chosen for comfort. Distinguish from sense 3, which is a separate band worn on the wrist by itself.

2. a band worn around the wrist to show support for a cause, group, or public event

2.名詞B2
釋義

應援腕帶

表達支持或參與的腕帶

a band worn around the wrist to show support for a cause, group, or public event.

例句

Ayana wore a yellow wristband to support the cancer charity walk.

Ayana 戴著黃色應援腕帶，支持那場癌症公益健走。

wear a wristband to support + cause

Every volunteer received a green wristband at the river cleanup event.

每位志工在河岸淨灘活動上都領到一條綠色應援腕帶。

receive a wristband at + event

同義詞

文法句型

wear a wristband to support + cause/team

sell/give out + wristbands

colored wristband

用法筆記

These bands are often colored silicone or fabric and are linked to a campaign, charity, or event. Distinguish from sense 3: this sense is about showing support or participation, not mainly sport use or fashion.

常見錯誤

❌She wore a wristband for support the team.
✅She wore a wristband to support the team.
💡Use 'to support' for the purpose of wearing it.

3. a band worn on the wrist for sport or style, especially to catch sweat or add de

3.名詞B2
釋義

護腕；腕飾

運動吸汗或裝飾用腕帶

a band worn on the wrist for sport or style, especially to catch sweat or add decoration.

例句

Hari pulled on a cotton wristband before the tennis lesson started.

Hari 在網球課開始前先套上一只棉質護腕。

pull on a cotton wristband

Elise matched her silver wristband with the rings on her right hand.

Elise 把她的銀色腕飾和右手上的戒指搭成一套。

match a wristband with jewelry

同義詞
  • sweatband

    more specific when the main purpose is to absorb sweat

  • bracelet

    usually more decorative and less tied to sport use

  • cuff

    can mean a wider wrist decoration or band

文法句型

wear a wristband on + wrist

cotton/silver wristband

wristband for sport/style

用法筆記

This sense usually describes a band worn on its own for exercise, comfort, or decoration. Distinguish from sense 2, where the band mainly signals support for a cause, group, or event.

常見錯誤

❌I wore the wristband in my wrist.
✅I wore the wristband on my wrist.
💡Use 'on' for something worn around a body part.