tread

tire(輪胎)

1. Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   the pattern on a tire that is designed to prevent skidding.

   車胎花紋（防滑用）

   • The car's tires need to be replaced; the tread is almost gone.

     這輛車的輪胎需要更換，胎紋幾乎磨光了。

   • It is dangerous to drive with tires that have worn treads.

     駕駛胎紋磨損的輪胎是很危險的。

   • The new tires have a much deeper tread, providing better grip.

     新輪胎的胎紋更深，提供了更好的抓地力。

sound(聲音)

1. Singular(單數)

   the sound of a footstep as someone walks.

   腳步聲

   • She heard the tread in the hallway, growing louder.

     她聽到走廊裡的腳步聲，越來越響。

   • The tread from upstairs made it difficult to fall asleep.

     樓上傳來的腳步聲讓人難以入睡。

   • He walked carefully, making no tread.

     他小心翼翼地走著，沒有發出腳步聲。

structure(結構)

1. Singular(單數)

   the horizontal part of a step on which you place your foot.

   （樓梯的）踏板

   • He walked up the stairs, stepping on each solid tread.

     他走上樓梯，每一步都踩在堅固的踏板上。

   • The treads of the staircase were made from durable wood.

     樓梯的踏板是用耐用的木材製成的。

   • During the renovation, some of the treads were replaced.

     在翻新期間，一些踏板被更換了。

1. C2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)

   to step or walk on something, or to press something down with your foot.

   踩；踏

   • Please don’t tread on the grass.

     請不要踩踏草地。

   • I tried not to tread in the wet mud.

     我試著不踩進濕泥裡。

   • She accidentally trod on my foot.

     她不小心踩到了我的腳。

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2. Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)literary(文學性)

   to walk or move in a specific direction.

   行走；漫步

   • He trod alone through the forest.

     他獨自穿過森林。

   • She trod along the beach, enjoying the sea breeze.

     她沿著海灘漫步，享受著海風。

   • He trod wearily back home.

     他疲憊地走回家。