strike
noun
Definitions of strike noun
work(工作)
- B2Countable(可數名詞)
A period when employees refuse to work due to disagreements with their employer regarding working conditions, compensation, or job security.
罷工
Following last year's prolonged and intense strike, few individuals are eager for further industrial action.
繼去年漫長而激烈的罷工後，很少有人願意再進行工業行動。
After the National Football League Players Association initiated a strike, they were compelled to use replacement players for three matches.
國家美式足球聯盟球員協會發起罷工後，他們被迫使用替補球員進行了三場比賽。
Certain miners are advocating for a nationwide strike.
一些礦工正在倡導全國性的罷工。
impact(衝擊)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A sudden and forceful impact or assault.
撞擊；襲擊；衝擊
Lightning rods protect buildings and tall structures from lightning strikes.
避雷針保護建築物和高大結構免受雷擊。
sport(運動)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A forceful kick of a football, typically resulting in a long-distance trajectory.
（尤指使球遠距離移動的）大力踢球
Garner scored with a 30-yard strike in the 89th minute.
Garner在第89分鐘以一記30碼的遠射得分。
- Countable(可數名詞)
(In baseball) A pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or does not swing at when they should have.
（棒球比賽中的）揮棒落空
A batter is out after three strikes.
打擊者在三次揮棒落空後出局。
military(軍事)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A swift and brief military assault, particularly one conducted by aircraft or missiles.
軍事攻擊，突襲；（尤指）空襲，導彈襲擊
The United Nations has authorized the use of air strikes.
聯合國已授權使用空襲。
The violence is unlikely to cease without military strikes against terrorist bases.
如果不對恐怖分子基地進行軍事打擊，暴力不太可能停止。
Would you support a nuclear strike to bring an end to a war?
你會支持核打擊以結束戰爭嗎？
resource(資源)
- Countable(可數名詞)
The discovery of a valuable resource located underground.
（地下貴重的物質）發現
The population and settlements in Colorado expanded significantly after the gold strike in 1858.
1858年的淘金熱之後，科羅拉多州的人口和定居點顯著增加。
failure(失敗)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A failure, mistake, or disadvantage.
失敗；錯誤；不利之處
California's "three strikes and you're out" law means that, from now on, criminals found guilty of three offenses will be jailed for life.
加州的「三振出局法」意味著，從現在起，被判犯下三項罪行的罪犯將被終身監禁。
One strike against him as a candidate is the perception that he lacks personal charisma.
作為候選人，他的一個不利之處是大家認為他缺乏個人魅力。
Phrases of strike noun
- go on strike
To begin a strike, typically as a form of protest or to demand something.
罷工
• The workers decided to go on strike after wage negotiations broke down.
工人們在薪資談判破裂後決定罷工。
verb
Definitions of strike verb
work(工作)
- B2Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To refuse to continue working due to disagreements with an employer about work conditions, wages, or job losses.
罷工
Democratization has granted workers the right to strike and join a trade union.
民主化賦予了工人罷工和加入工會的權利。
We are striking for better wages and improved safety standards.
我們正在罷工，要求更高的工資和更好的安全標準。
impact(影響)
- C2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To cause a person or place to be severely impacted by something very unpleasant that happens unexpectedly.
突然侵襲；使受折磨；使遭受重創
I have a life insurance policy that will provide for my family if disaster strikes.
我有一份人壽保險，如果災難來臨，它將為我的家人提供保障。
The disease has struck the entire community, sometimes wiping out whole families.
這種疾病已經侵襲了整個社區，有時甚至消滅了整個家庭。
They predict that a major earthquake will strike the west coast before the decade concludes.
他們預測在本十年結束之前，西海岸將會發生一次大地震。
hit(打擊)
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To hit or assault someone or something forcefully or violently.
撞擊，打；碰撞；撞上；攻擊
Her car veered out of control and struck an oncoming vehicle.
她的車失控偏離車道，撞上了迎面而來的車輛。
The police have cautioned the public that the killer might strike again.
警方已警告公眾，兇手可能再次行兇。
The autopsy revealed that the murderer struck him on the head with an iron bar.
驗屍報告顯示，兇手用鐵棒擊中了他的頭部。
sport(運動)
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To kick a football with considerable force, particularly so it travels a long distance.
用力踢（足球）
Beckham struck the ball with precision.
貝克漢姆精準地踢球。
time(時間)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
When a clock strikes, its bells ring to indicate the time.
（時鐘）敲響，鳴響，報時
The clock was striking ten as we entered the church.
我們進入教堂時，時鐘正敲響十點。
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)
When a particular time strikes, a clock's bells ring to tell people what time it is.
（時間）敲響，報時
Midnight had just struck when I went upstairs to bed.
午夜鐘聲剛響，我就上樓睡覺了。
fire(火)
- C2Transitive(及物動詞)
If you strike a match, you cause it to ignite by rubbing it against a rough surface.
擦，劃（火柴）
She struck a match and lit another cigarette.
她劃了一根火柴，又點燃了一支煙。
He bent down and struck a match on the sole of his boot.
他彎下腰，在靴底劃了一根火柴。
remove(移除)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)formal(正式)
To remove something from an official document.
（正式，從文件中）刪除，取消
Please strike my name from your mailing list immediately.
請立即將我的名字從您的郵寄名單中刪除。
Several unreliable dealers have been struck off our list of authorized suppliers.
幾位不可靠的經銷商已被從我們的授權供應商名單中移除。
discovery(發現)
- C2Transitive(及物動詞)
To discover an underground supply of oil, gas, or gold.
發現，探測到（地下石油、天然氣或金礦）
The first person to strike oil in the U.S. was Edwin Laurentine Drake.
在美國第一個探測到石油的人是埃德溫·勞倫廷·德雷克。
agreement(協議)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To reach or make an agreement.
達成，制定（協議）
Do you think the government should attempt to strike a deal with the terrorists?
你認為政府應該嘗試與恐怖分子達成協議嗎？
emotion(情感)
- B2Transitive(及物動詞)
To cause someone to have a particular feeling or idea about something.
給人以…感覺；讓…覺得；使產生…想法
Doesn't it strike you as odd that he never discusses his family?
他從不談論他的家庭，這難道不讓你覺得很奇怪嗎？
I was immediately struck by the similarities between the two murders.
我立刻被這兩起謀殺案之間的相似之處所震撼。
So how does my proposition strike you?
那麼你對我的提議有什麼看法？
thought(想法)
- B2Transitive(及物動詞)
If a thought or idea strikes you, it suddenly comes to mind.
（想法或主意）突然出現在…的腦海；猛然意識到
It's just struck me that I still owe you for the concert tickets.
我突然想到我還沒付你音樂會的票錢。
Sitting at her desk, she was struck by the thought that there had to be something more to life.
坐在書桌前，她突然想到生活中應該還有更多東西。
manufacture(製造)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To create a metal coin-like object with a machine that quickly imprints a design onto the metal.
鑄造；壓出，沖製
When was the first one-pound coin struck?
第一枚一英鎊硬幣是何時鑄造的？
A special medal was struck to commemorate the end of the war.
為紀念戰爭結束，特地鑄造了一枚特別的勳章。
Phrases of strike verb
- strike a pose/attitude
To adopt a particular physical position or manner, often to create a specific impression.
擺姿勢
• The model struck a perfect pose in front of the photographer.
模特在攝影師面前擺出了完美的姿勢。
Idioms
- strike gold
To achieve a gold medal in a sports competition.
（在體育比賽中）贏得金牌。
• She struck gold in the swimming competition at this Olympics, bringing glory to her country.
她在本屆奧運會的游泳比賽中贏得金牌，為國家帶來了榮耀。
- strike a chord
To resonate with someone or a group of people, often leading to agreement or approval.
引起共鳴，獲得贊同
• The candidate's speech struck a strong chord with young voters.
候選人的演講與年輕選民產生了強烈的共鳴。
- strike it rich
To suddenly and unexpectedly become wealthy.
一夜致富
• Many people dream of striking it rich through lotteries or gambling.
許多人夢想著通過彩票或賭博一夜暴富。
- within striking distance
Located or situated very near in terms of physical distance.
指距離很近。
• Our house is within striking distance of both Baltimore and Washington.
我們家離巴爾的摩和華盛頓都很近。
- strike while the iron is hot
To take immediate action and capitalize on a favorable opportunity before it disappears.
趁著有利時機，立即行動。
• The position is open now; you should strike while the iron is hot and apply immediately.
這個職位現在空缺；你應該趁熱打鐵，立即申請。
- strike a blow for something
To take an action that supports or defends a particular cause or belief.
支持或維護某事物
• This new law has struck a significant blow for environmental protection.
這項新法律為環境保護打出了重要的一擊。
- strike at the heart of something
to severely damage or undermine something by attacking its most essential or fundamental aspect.
直接攻擊要害
• The new policy strikes at the heart of our economic model.
新政策從根本上打擊了我們的經濟模式。
- strike a balance
To find a compromise or equilibrium between two opposing or conflicting ideas, needs, or desires, typically by accepting elements of each.
取得平衡（在對立各方之間）
• As parents, we must strike a balance between being strict and being lenient.
作為父母，我們必須在嚴格和寬容之間取得平衡。
- strike a note
To express or communicate a particular idea, feeling, or attitude.
表達或傳達特定的觀點或感受。
• The article attempts to strike a note of caution regarding current social challenges.
這篇文章試圖對當前的社會挑戰表達一種謹慎的態度。
- be struck dumb
To be so surprised or shocked by something that one is temporarily unable to speak.
震驚得說不出話
• He was struck dumb when he learned he had won the lottery jackpot.
當他得知自己贏得了樂透頭獎時，他驚訝得說不出話來。
- strike a blow against/at something
to cause significant harm or damage to something.
對某事造成嚴重的損害或打擊。
• The new policy has struck a heavy blow against small businesses.
新政策對小型企業造成了沉重打擊。
- strike an attitude/attitudes
To behave in a way that is intended to impress or create a particular impression, often insincerely.
擺出姿態；裝腔作勢
• The young actor always strikes an arrogant attitude during interviews.
這位年輕演員在採訪時總是擺出傲慢的姿態。
- strike fear/terror into someone
To cause someone to feel extreme fear or dread.
使（某人）感到極度恐懼。
• The sudden storm struck fear into the hearts of the coastal residents.
突如其來的暴風雨使沿海居民心中充滿恐懼。
Phrasal Verbs of strike
- strike up something
to initiate a relationship or begin a conversation with someone
建立關係；開始交談
• At social gatherings, she is very skilled at striking up conversations with strangers.
在社交場合中，她非常擅長與陌生人開始交談。
- strike something down
to declare a law invalid due to its illegality and non-compliance requirement
判定某法律條款為非法
• The court recently struck down the regulation, rendering it completely void.
法院最近裁定該法規無效，使其完全作廢。
- strike out
to begin undertaking something new on one's own, without the help of others
獨立創業或自力更生
• She decided to strike out on her own and start her own business.
她決定獨立創業，開始自己的事業。
- strike back
to retaliate against someone who has initiated an attack on you
反击；回击
• During the debate, he decided to strike back against the opponent's accusations.
在辯論中，他決定對對手的指控進行還擊。
- strike on/upon something
to come across or conceive of something
想到；發現
• While organizing the data, he struck upon a solution.
在整理數據時，他突然想到了一個解決方案。
- strike up (something)
to commence playing or singing a piece of music
開始奏樂；開始歌唱
• When the band struck up, everyone couldn't help but start dancing.
當樂隊開始演奏時，每個人都忍不住開始跳舞。
- strike someone down
To cause someone to pass away unexpectedly or to suddenly become seriously ill.
使某人突然死亡；使某人病倒
• A sudden illness struck her father down, leaving everyone in shock. The condition appeared out of nowhere, as if it were determined to take him away.
一場突如其來的疾病擊倒了她的父親，讓所有人都震驚不已。這種病情似乎毫無預兆地出現，彷彿決心要帶走他。
- strike someone off (something)
When an individual in a significant position such as a doctor or lawyer is barred, they are formally prohibited from practicing due to committing a grave misconduct.
吊銷（醫生、律師等）的執業資格
• Due to misconduct, the doctor was struck off by the medical board.
由於行為不當，這位醫生被醫務委員會吊銷執業資格。
- strike out (somewhere)
to commence a challenging or lengthy journey with resolve
启程（長途或艱難的）
• They decided to strike out from the city to bravely embark on a challenging expedition.
他們決定離開城市，勇敢地踏上一場艱難的探險。
- strike (someone) out
to be unsuccessful three times at hitting the ball in baseball, thus losing an opportunity to score, or to cause a player to experience this.
（棒球比賽中）讓（某人）三振出局
• His pitching struck the opposing team out completely, showcasing his excellent performance in the game.
他的投球完全三振了對手，展示了他在比賽中的出色表現。
- strike out (at someone/something)
to attempt to strike or physically hit someone
揮打（某人）；企圖揮打（某人）
• He struck out at his colleague in anger.
他生氣地揮打他的同事。
- strike something out/through
to mark text with a line in order to indicate that it is irrelevant or incorrect in a document
劃除；刪去
• In this report, we need to strike out all unnecessary information to maintain clarity.
在這份報告中，我們需要劃除所有不必要的資訊以保持清晰。