hand
noun
Definitions of hand noun
body part(身體部位)
- A1Countable(可數名詞)
The part of the body at the end of the arm used for holding, moving, touching, and feeling objects.
手
All of their toys are crafted by hand.
他們所有的玩具都是手工製作的。
I personally delivered her invitation without using the postal service.
我親自遞交了邀請函,沒有使用郵政服務。
Stop touching my bicycle!
別碰我的自行車!
clock/watch(時鐘/手錶)
- Countable(可數名詞)
One of the long, thin parts that point to the numbers on a clock or watch.
(鐘錶的)指針
Whose watch has a second hand?
誰的手錶有秒針?
cards(紙牌)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A single part of a card game, or the set of cards a player holds during a game.
一手牌;一局牌
Who would like to play a hand of poker?
誰想玩一局撲克?
You dealt me a terrible hand in that game.
你在那場遊戲中發給我的牌很糟糕。
help(幫助)
- B1Singular(單數)
Assistance with a task that requires significant effort.
幫助;協助
Would you like assistance carrying these bags?
你需不需要幫忙提這些袋子?
Could you assist me with moving this table, please?
你可以幫我搬這張桌子嗎?
I believe Matthew might require help with his mathematics homework.
我覺得馬修可能需要幫助來完成他的數學作業。
person(人)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A person who does physical labor or is skilled or experienced in a particular area.
體力勞動者;熟練工人
How many additional people will be needed for the harvest?
收成需要額外增加多少人手?
I initially joined the company as a factory worker and progressed to the top through my efforts.
我最初以工廠工人的身份加入公司,通過自己的努力晉升到了最高職位。
- Countable(可數名詞)
A sailor.
水手;船員
All sailors assemble on deck!
所有水手在甲板上集合!
involvement(參與)
- Singular(單數)
Involvement in or influence over an event.
參與;影響
It is not believed that terrorists were involved in this explosion.
據信恐怖分子並未參與這次爆炸。
clap(拍手)
- Singular(單數)
Clapping for a performer.
鼓掌;拍手喝采
Please enthusiastically welcome tonight's host, Bill Cronshaw!
請熱烈歡迎今晚的主持人Bill Cronshaw!
writing(書寫)
- Singular(單數)old use(古語)
A person's handwriting.
(某人的)筆跡
An irregular style of handwriting.
不規則的書寫風格。
measurement(測量)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A unit for measuring the height of a horse up to its shoulder.
一手之寬(用於測量馬匹高度的單位)
One hand is equal to four inches, or 10.16 centimeters.
一手等於四英寸,或10.16公分。
verb
Definitions of hand verb
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)
To put something into someone's hand from your own hand.
將某物從手中遞給他人
The server politely smiled as he handed me the bill.
服務員禮貌地微笑著,把帳單遞給了我。
Please carefully read this memo and pass it on to your colleagues.
請仔細閱讀這份備忘錄,並傳給你的同事。
Idioms
- hand over fist
To make or lose a substantial amount of money very rapidly.
形容快速且大量地(賺錢或賠錢)。
• They've been making money hand over fist since they started selling their products online.
自從他們開始在網路上銷售產品以來,他們就賺得盆滿缽滿。
- hand in glove
In close collaboration or collusion, often implying a dishonest or underhanded partnership.
勾結,密切合作(常指幹壞事)
• The two companies have been working hand in glove for years; their interests are intertwined.
這兩家公司多年來一直密切合作;他們的利益交織在一起。
- have something in hand
To have something well-organized or under control.
將某事安排妥當或處於掌控之中。
• The negotiation team stated that they had the entire negotiation process in hand.
談判團隊表示他們已經完全掌握了整個談判過程。
- on hand
Close by and readily available to provide assistance or be used when needed.
在手邊,可隨時提供提供協助或使用
• A medical team was on hand, ready to provide assistance in case of emergencies.
醫療團隊在現場隨時準備提供緊急援助。
- live (from) hand to mouth
To have barely enough money to survive, with no extra for savings or luxuries.
勉強維生,僅足糊口
• Due to the high unemployment rate, many families are now living from hand to mouth.
由於高失業率,許多家庭現在只能勉強糊口。
- out of hand
In a state of being beyond control.
失去控制
• The project's budget is out of hand; we need to re-evaluate the spending.
這個專案的預算已經失去控制,我們需要重新評估開支。
- have your hands full
To be extremely busy and occupied with numerous tasks or responsibilities, leaving little to no time for other activities.
忙不過來
• Since she took on the new project, she's had her hands full and barely has time to rest.
自從她接手了這個新專案,她就忙得不可開交,幾乎沒有時間休息。
- keep a firm hand on something
To maintain strict and careful control over something or someone.
牢牢掌控
• The manager must keep a firm hand on the project's budget to ensure it does not go over the limit.
經理必須嚴格控制項目的預算,以確保不會超出限制。
- on the one hand ... on the other hand
This phrase is used to introduce two contrasting points of view or two different aspects of a situation, often to present a balanced argument.
一方面…,另一方面…
• On the one hand, the new policy might stimulate economic growth, but on the other hand, it could also lead to inflation.
一方面,新政策可能會刺激經濟增長,但另一方面,它也可能導致通貨膨脹。
- at hand
Close in time or physical proximity; readily available.
近在眼前
• With the deadline at hand, we need to pick up the pace.
隨著截止日期的臨近,我們需要加快速度。
- keep your hand in
To maintain proficiency in a skill or activity through regular practice.
為了不使某項技能生疏而經常練習。
• She takes on occasional translation jobs just to keep her hand in.
她偶爾接一些翻譯工作,只是為了保持技能不生疏。
- in hand
Currently being worked on or actively managed.
正在處理或進行中。
• The project is progressing well, with all the details in hand.
這個項目進展順利,所有細節都在掌握之中。
- put your hand in your pocket
To donate or contribute money, often to a person or organization in need.
(指個人或慈善機構)捐款;掏錢資助。
• Faced with the sudden disaster, many people put their hands in their pockets generously.
面對突發的災難,許多人慷慨解囊。
- have something on your hands
To have a difficult situation that requires attention or management.
身邊有麻煩事要處理
• If the company continues to ignore customer feedback, they will have a major PR crisis on their hands.
如果公司繼續忽視客戶反饋,他們將面臨重大的公關危機。
- go hand in hand with something
To be closely connected or associated with something else, often occurring simultaneously or as a direct consequence.
密切相關
• High risk often goes hand in hand with high reward.
高風險通常與高回報相伴。
- hand in hand
In a manner of holding hands or figuratively, working together or at the same time.
手牽手
• The children walked hand in hand through the park.
孩子們手牽著手穿過公園。
- hand to hand
Describing a situation where people are very close to each other, almost within touching distance.
身身相搏
• In the crowded concert venue, the fans were standing almost hand to hand.
在擁擠的音樂會場地裡,粉絲們幾乎是手牽手站著。
- get/lay/put your hands on someone
To catch or seize someone, often with the implication of anger or retaliation.
抓住(某人)
• If I get my hands on the thief who stole my wallet, I will not let him get away with it.
如果我抓到偷我錢包的小偷,我絕不會讓他逃脫。
- someone's hands are tied
When someone's hands are tied, it means they are unable to act or behave as they would prefer due to restrictions or limitations.
构不得己,施展不開
• Although I understand the situation, my hands are tied, and I can’t directly help you.
雖然我理解這個情況,但我的雙手被綁住了,無法直接幫助你。
- the job/matter in hand
The task or issue that requires immediate attention or is currently being dealt with.
目前需要處理的重要事務或工作。
• We must focus on the job in hand to ensure it's completed on time.
我們必須專注於手頭上的工作,以確保按時完成。
- hold/put your hands up
To acknowledge the truth of something negative or to admit to making a mistake.
承認錯誤
• I have to hold my hands up; I was wrong about this.
我必須承認;我在這件事上錯了。
- win (something) hands down
To achieve victory or defeat an opponent with great ease and without difficulty.
輕鬆取得勝利
• Our team won the game hands down yesterday with an overwhelming advantage.
我們隊昨天以壓倒性的優勢輕鬆贏得了比賽。
- at the hands of someone
To suffer harm or mistreatment inflicted by a particular person or group.
受制於…之手
• Many innocent civilians suffered at the hands of warlords during the war.
戰爭期間,許多無辜平民遭受軍閥的殘酷對待。
- a safe pair of hands
A person who can be trusted to handle important tasks competently and reliably, without making errors.
可靠的人
• Given his consistent excellent performance, everyone considers him a safe pair of hands.
考慮到他一直以來的出色表現,每個人都認為他是值得信賴的人。
- have (got) to hand it to someone
To acknowledge that someone has been very successful or skillful and deserves admiration.
不得不佩服某人
• I have to hand it to him; he completed this project in such a short amount of time.
我不得不佩服他;他在這麼短的時間內完成了這個項目。
- a game in hand
In sports, a team that has a game in hand has one or more games left to play than another team, which provides them an opportunity to gain more points in a competition.
(體育比賽中)少賽一場
• Manchester United are currently fifth in the league, but they have a game in hand over the teams in the top four, so they still have a chance to qualify.
曼聯目前在聯賽中排名第五,但他們比前四名的球隊少賽一場,所以他們仍有機會晉級。
- get/lay/put your hands on something
to come into possession of or find something, often after a search.
尋獲、得到某物
• I spent hours trying to get my hands on my keys.
我花了幾個小時試圖找到我的鑰匙。
- take someone/something in hand
To assume control or responsibility for someone or something, often with the intention of improving a situation or behavior.
(為了改善狀況或行為)負起責任,開始管理或處理
• Since he took the project in hand, everything has become organized.
自從他接手這個項目後,一切都變得井井有條。
Phrasal Verbs of hand
- hand something over
to transfer possession of something to another person
交出
• After the meeting, the manager handed the report over to the assistant.
會議結束後,經理將報告交給助理。
- hand something in
to submit something to a person who holds an authoritative position
提交;呈交
• I have to hand in this report to my professor today.
我今天必須把這份報告交給我的教授。
- hand something out
to distribute items to each individual in a group or location
發放;分配
• The teacher handed out the workbooks to each student in the class.
老師把工作手冊發給班上的每個學生。
- hand something down
to pass an item to a younger family member, either because it is no longer needed or you wish them to have it.
把…傳給;留給
• My grandmother handed down this old pearl necklace to my mother, and then she handed it down to me.
我的祖母把這條老珍珠項鍊傳給了我母親,然後她又傳給了我。
- hand something around
to distribute or offer an item to every individual within a group.
分送;分給
• The teacher handed the assignments around to each student in the class.
老師把作業分發給班上的每個學生。
- hand something back
to give something back to the individual who provided it to you
歸還
• After the exam is over, the students need to hand their papers back to the teacher.
考試結束後,學生需要將試卷歸還給老師。
- hand something/someone over
to transfer control or responsibility of someone or something to another person
移交(控制權、責任等)
• At the end of the meeting, the manager handed the project report over to the other team members.
會議結束時,經理將項目報告交給其他團隊成員。
- hand something round
See also: hand something around
(同 hand sth around)
• She handed snacks round at the party for everyone to enjoy.
她在派對上分發點心給大家享用。