stuff

noun

UK/stʌf/
US/stʌf/

Definitions of stuff noun

substance(物質)

  1. B1Uncountable(不可數名詞)informal(非正式)

    a substance or material, especially when its exact nature is unknown or not specified.

    物品;東西;玩意

    • There is gooey stuff all over the table.

      桌子上到處都是黏黏的東西。

    • What is this white stuff?

      這是什麼白色的東西?

    • He drinks a lot of coffee every day - he really likes the stuff.

      他每天喝很多咖啡——他真的很喜歡這玩意。

actions(行為)

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)informal(非正式)

    actions or words, especially when these are not specified precisely or are referred to in a general way.

    (泛指)說或做的事

    • The stuff she said about him isn't true.

      她說關於他的那些事不是真的。

    • They did some interesting stuff today.

      他們今天做了一些有趣的事。

    • I have to leave now, I have some stuff to take care of.

      我現在必須離開,我有些事要處理。

belongings(物品)

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)informal(非正式)

    personal belongings or items that a person owns or carries with them.

    (某人擁有的或攜帶的)物品;東西

    • We have to bring all of our camping stuff with us.

      我們必須把所有的露營用品帶上。

    • Do you need help bringing your stuff in from the car?

      你需要幫忙把東西從車上搬進來嗎?

    • We cannot move to a smaller place, we have too much stuff.

      我們不能搬到更小的地方,我們的東西太多了。

ability(能力)

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    a person's skill, talent, or ability.

    (某人的)技巧;能力

    • The new pitcher has great stuff, he commands all three of his pitches very well.

      這位新投手很有實力,他能很好地掌控他的三種投球。

    • An interview is a good opportunity to show your stuff.

      面試是展示你能力的好機會。

Phrases of stuff noun

  • and stuff

    Used to refer to similar items or matters that are not specifically named.

    等等

    I need to buy some bread, cheese, and stuff.

    我需要買一些麵包、奶酪之類的東西。

verb

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Definitions of stuff verb

fill(填滿)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    to completely fill a container with a particular material or substance.

    把...裝滿;塞滿;填滿

    • Stuff the pillow with cotton, and then sew the final opening.

      用棉花塞滿枕頭,然後縫合最後的開口。

    • They found a bag stuffed with money under her bed.

      他們在她的床下發現了一個塞滿錢的袋子。

insert(塞入)

  1. C2Transitive(及物動詞)informal(非正式)

    to push something into a limited space, often quickly or carelessly.

    (常指匆忙或胡亂地)塞;填

    • This suitcase is completely full; I cannot stuff anything else into it.

      這個行李箱已經完全滿了;我沒辦法再塞任何東西進去。

preserve(保存)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    to fill the body of a dead animal with special material to make it appear lifelike.

    製作(動物)標本

sex(性行為)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)offensive(冒犯性)

    (of a man) to engage in sexual intercourse with a woman.

    (男性與女性)性交

cooking(烹飪)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    to fill food with stuffing.

    填料;塞進食物

    • Stuff the turkey with the filling, then place it in a preheated oven.

      將填料塞入火雞,然後放入預熱好的烤箱中。

Phrases of stuff verb

  • stuff yourself

    To eat a large quantity of food, often to excess.

    填駝;狂吃

    We always stuff ourselves on Thanksgiving.

    我們總是在感恩節大吃特吃。

Idioms

  • stuff your face

    To eat a large amount of food quickly and voraciously, often without regard for manners.

    狀吞虎吐

    He was stuffing his face all night, completely disregarding himself.

    他整晚都在狼吞虎嚥,完全不顧形象。

  • do your stuff

    To perform one's expected or assigned task or role competently.

    尽力而为

    As a chef, he always does his stuff in the kitchen.

    作為一名廚師,他總是在廚房裡盡力做好自己的事。

  • stuff and nonsense

    An expression used to indicate that something is untrue or silly, often implying contempt or disbelief.

    胡說八道,一派胡言

    "You claim you saw aliens last night? That's just stuff and nonsense!"

    「你說你昨晚看到外星人?那簡直是胡說八道!」

  • Get stuffed!

    An expression used to convey anger, annoyance, or strong disagreement; an emphatic way of telling someone to go away or to stop bothering you.

    (用於表達憤怒、不滿或反對)滾開!、去你的!

    When I told him I wouldn't help him with his homework, he just said, "Get stuffed!"

    當我告訴他我不會幫他做功課時,他只是說:「去你的!」

  • stuff it, them, you, etc.

    An expression used to indicate anger, disapproval, or defiance towards someone or something.

    (用於表達憤怒、不贊同或拒絕服從)去他的、去他們的、去你的(等等)

    "They expect us to work overtime this weekend." "Well, stuff that! I'm not agreeing to it."

    "他們希望我們這個週末加班。" "去他的!我才不同意呢。"

  • the stuff of something

    the essential material or basis from which something is made or developed.

    構成某事物的基本要素或基礎。

    This movie's success was the stuff of box office records.

    這部電影的成功是票房紀錄的基礎。

  • good/great/lovely stuff!

    An expression used to encourage or commend someone for their actions or achievements.

    做得好!

    "You've completed this difficult task successfully, great stuff!"

    「你成功完成了這項艱難的任務,太棒了!」

  • get stuffed!

    An exclamation used to express anger, annoyance, or strong disagreement.

    (用於表達憤怒、惱火或強烈反對)去你的!

    "I never want to see you again!" "Get stuffed!"

    「我再也不想見到你!」「去你的!」