rest
noun
Definitions of rest noun
pause(暫停)
- A2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A period of time when you relax, cease any active work, or sleep.
暫停；停止；休息
After carrying the piano upstairs, they paused to take a rest.
把鋼琴搬上樓後，他們停下來休息一下。
The doctor prescribed some medication and advised her to rest for a week.
醫生開了一些藥，並建議她休息一個星期。
After a long day of hard work, he needed a good rest.
經過一整天的辛苦工作，他需要好好休息。
silence(靜默)
- Countable(可數名詞)music(音樂)specialized(專業)
A period of silence in music or a symbol that represents this silence.
（音樂）休止符；休止
a quarter rest
一個四分休止符
The sudden rest in the music added a dramatic effect.
音樂中的突然休止增添了戲劇效果
The sheet music clearly indicates every rest.
樂譜清楚地標示了每個休止符
support(支撐)
- Countable(可數名詞)
An object used to support the weight of something else.
支撐物；支架；基座
He used a stack of books as a rest for his laptop.
他用一堆書當作筆記型電腦的支架。
The photographer used a tripod as a rest for his camera.
攝影師用三腳架當作相機的支撐。
This device is designed as a rest for the wrist.
這個裝置是設計用來支撐手腕的。
Phrases of rest noun
- at rest
Not engaged in any physical activity or movement; in a state of inactivity or repose.
靜止，不動
• The study measured heart rates both after exercise and at rest.
研究測量了運動後和靜止時的心率。
- come to rest
To stop moving and become still, typically in a specific location.
停止不動，靜止
• After a long flight, the plane finally came to rest on the runway.
經過長時間的飛行，飛機終於在跑道上停下來了。
- the rest
the remaining things, people, or parts that have not been mentioned or used.
剩餘的部分；其餘的人或物。
• Most employees at the company support the reform, but the rest are taking a wait-and-see approach.
公司裡大多數員工支持改革，但其他的人則採取觀望的態度。
verb
Definitions of rest verb
pause(暫停)
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To stop doing a specific activity or to cease being active for a period in order to relax and recover.
（使）暫停；（使）停止；（使）休息
The doctor advised him to rest for a few days.
醫生建議他休息幾天。
He shifted his gaze from the screen to rest his eyes.
他將目光從螢幕上移開，讓眼睛休息。
She vowed not to rest until her son's murderer was captured.
她發誓在兒子的兇手被抓住之前絕不休息。
support(支撐)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)
To lie or lean on something or to place something on a surface for support.
躺；靠；倚
She rested her head on my shoulder.
她把頭靠在我的肩膀上。
The bicycle was resting against the wall.
自行車靠著牆放著。
He rested his arm on the table.
他把手臂放在桌子上。
remain(保持)
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)formal(正式)
To remain in a particular condition or position.
保持不變；維持原狀
We cannot allow the matter to rest here; further action is required.
我們不能讓這件事就此擱置，需要採取進一步行動。
The terms of this agreement must rest unchanged.
本協議的條款必須保持不變。
This issue must rest until the next meeting.
這個問題必須留到下次會議再處理。
Phrases of rest verb
- be resting
refers to an actor currently without employment in acting roles
（演員）暫時沒有工作，待在家中
• The actor has been out of work lately, so he is resting at home.
這位演員最近沒有工作，所以他在家休息。
Idioms
- (and) all the rest
Used at the end of a list or phrase to indicate other items or people that are part of the same group but have not been specifically named.
等等，以及其他
• We need to buy bread, milk, eggs, and all the rest.
我們需要買麵包、牛奶、雞蛋和其他所有東西。
- rest on your laurels
To be complacent about one's past successes and make no further effort to improve or achieve more.
安於現狀，不思進取
• Despite winning the competition, he didn't rest on his laurels; instead, he trained even harder.
儘管贏得了比賽，他並沒有滿足於現有的成就；相反地，他更加努力地訓練。
- for the rest
Used to introduce additional information that is less important after the main points have been discussed.
至於其他的部分
• The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, and as for the rest, the food and service are acceptable.
這家餐廳的氛圍很好，至於其他，食物和服務都還可以接受。
- I rest my case
Used to indicate that one believes a recent event or statement confirms their correctness or truthfulness; signifying that no further explanation or argument is needed.
我證揚完畢，不必多言。
• When informed of Smith's irate reaction to her statement, she simply responded, "I rest my case."
當得知史密斯對她的聲明勃然大怒時，她只是回應道：「我說完了。」
- give it a rest
Used to tell someone to stop talking about or doing something that is annoying.
得了啦！(別再說了！)
• I've heard enough of your complaining, give it a rest.
我已經聽夠了你的抱怨，別再說了。
- rest in peace
An expression used to convey the hope that someone who has died has found peace.
（用於表達對死者的祝願）希望逝者安息。
• She was a kind and loving person, may she rest in peace.
她是個善良又有愛心的人，願她安息。
- let something rest
To cease discussing or bringing up a particular subject.
不再談論／提起
• At the meeting, we decided to let the controversial topic rest and address it later.
在會議上，我們決定暫停討論這個有爭議的話題，稍後再處理。
- rest easy
used to reassure someone that they do not need to worry because the situation is under control.
（用於安慰某人）請放心，別擔心。
• "You can rest easy now that you've handed the report in," said the manager. "I'll make sure everything gets done on time."
「你已經交報告了，可以放心了，」經理說。「我會確保一切按時完成。」
- the rest is history
Refers to events that are widely known and have become part of established history.
以下的事情就是歷史了
• They first met at a competition, and the rest is history.
他們第一次在一場比賽中相遇，接下來的事情大家都知道了。
Phrasal Verbs of rest
- rest up
to unwind and rejuvenate in preparation for an activity
充分休息；恢復精力
• Before the competition, he needs to rest up to enhance his performance.
在比賽之前，他需要充分休息以提高表現。
- rest on/upon something
When something is founded on a specific idea, belief, or fact, it depends on it for validity or truth.
基礎於；建立在…之上
• This theory rests upon scientific evidence.
這個理論建立在科學證據之上。
- rest on someone/something
When surveying an area, if your gaze settles on a specific person or object, it means you are focusing exclusively on that individual or thing.
（目光在環顧四周之後）集中在…上；注視，凝視
• During the exam, all eyes rested on the head examiner.
考試期間，所有人的目光都集中在主考官身上。
- rest on/upon someone/something
to rely on or be contingent upon an individual or factor
依靠；取決於；有賴於
• The success of the project often rests upon the cooperation of the team.
這個專案的成功往往取決於團隊的合作。
- rest with someone
When a responsibility or decision lies with someone, they bear the responsibility for it.
由（某人）負責
• The final decision was authorized to the manager, so all responsibility rests with him.
最終的決定權在經理，因此所有的責任都由他承擔。
- rest with someone/something
to rely or place dependence on someone or something
依賴於；靠在；寄託於
• His success will rest with the support of his family.
他的成功將取決於家人的支持。