shoe

noun

UK/ʃuː/
US/ʃuː/

Definitions of shoe noun

  1. A1Countable(可數名詞)

    An item of footwear, typically made from a strong material like leather or plastic, designed to protect the foot, and usually having a thick sole and a heel.

    • loafers/stilettos

      樂福鞋/細高跟鞋

    • joggers/basketball shoes

      慢跑鞋/籃球鞋

    • He slipped on/kicked off his new shoes.

      他穿上/踢掉他的新鞋。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)

    A horseshoe.

    (同horseshoe)馬蹄鐵

verb

UK/ʃuː/
US/ʃuː/

Definitions of shoe verb

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To fit a horse with horseshoes by nailing them to its hooves.

    給(馬)釘馬蹄鐵

Idioms

  • if I were in your shoes

    Used to express what one would do if they were in another person's situation.

    假若我處在你的處境

    If I were in your shoes, I would talk to the manager first before making any other decisions.

    如果我是你,我會先跟經理談談,然後再做其他決定。

  • be in someone's shoes

    To experience the same difficult or unpleasant situation that someone else is in; to imagine oneself in another person's circumstances.

    設身處地

    I wouldn't want to be in Mike's shoes after the boss finds out about his mistake.

    我不想在老闆發現Mike的錯誤後處在他的位置。

  • step into someone's shoes

    To assume someone's responsibilities or role, often following their departure.

    接替某人的職位或工作。

    After the manager retires, the vice manager will step into his shoes.

    經理退休後,副經理將接替他的職位。