wind
noun
Definitions of wind noun
air(空氣)
- A1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A current of air moving horizontally, especially one that is strong enough to be felt.
風
The wind is too weak to fly a kite.
風太弱了，無法放風箏。
The weather forecast warned of strong winds up to 60 miles per hour today.
天氣預報警告今天會有高達每小時60英里的強風。
A gentle breeze was blowing.
微風輕拂。
breath(呼吸)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The ability to breathe, or a single act of breathing.
呼吸；呼吸能力
The hard punch to my stomach left me breathless.
這一拳重重打在我的肚子上，讓我喘不過氣來。
speech(言語)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)informal(非正式)
Meaningless words or false statements.
空談；謊言
I rarely pay attention to politicians' speeches - they are all just empty talk.
我很少關注政治家的演講——他們都只是空談。
gas(氣體)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
Gas in the intestines or stomach, which may cause discomfort or noises.
腸氣；胃氣；腹脹氣
I enjoy garlic, but it gives me terrible gas.
我喜歡大蒜，但它會讓我產生嚴重的脹氣。
Phrases of wind noun
- the wind section
The wind section refers to the group of woodwind instruments and their players within an orchestra.
（樂團中的）木管樂器組
• In a symphony orchestra, the wind section is typically located in the center-rear of the stage.
在交響樂團中，管樂部通常位於舞台的後方中央。
verb
Definitions of wind verb
breath(呼吸)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To cause someone to have difficulty breathing, usually by striking them in the stomach.
（擊中腹部）使岔氣；使上氣不接下氣
gas(氣體)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To gently pat a baby's back to help release air from the stomach.
（通過輕拍）使（嬰兒）打嗝排氣
Idioms
- get wind of something
To become aware of a piece of information, often a secret, that was not intended to be widely known.
得知某事的風聲
• The company executives didn't want the media to get wind of their merger negotiations.
公司高層不希望媒體獲悉他們的合併談判。
- put/get the wind up someone
To cause someone to become worried, nervous, or frightened about something.
使（某人）感到擔憂、緊張或害怕。
• The news about the company restructuring put the wind up many employees.
公司重組的消息讓許多員工感到擔憂。
- take the wind out of someone's sails
To diminish someone's confidence or enthusiasm, typically by saying or doing something unexpected.
打擊某人的自信心或決心
• I was all set to tell him we were through, but he greeted me with a big bunch of flowers—it really took the wind out of my sails.
我本來準備好要告訴他我們結束了，但他用一大束花迎接我——這真的讓我感到洩氣。
- have the wind at your back
To be in a favorable position that increases the likelihood of success.
處於有利地位
• With the implementation of the new policies, the company now has the wind at its back.
隨著新政策的實施，這家公司現在正處於有利的局勢。
- in the wind
When something is described as being 'in the wind,' it means it is the subject of widespread discussion and speculation, suggesting a possibility of it happening but without any certainty.
尚未確定的可能性，在廣泛討論中
• Rumors about a company restructuring are in the wind.
關於公司重組的謠言正在流傳。
Phrasal Verbs of wind
- wind down
to slowly unwind or relax following an activity that has caused fatigue or anxiety
放鬆；纜纜
• After a long day at work, Mary likes to read in the evening to wind down.
在長時間工作後，瑪麗喜歡在晚上閱讀來放鬆。
- wind something up
to terminate the operations of a business or organization
結束（企業或機構）；使停止運作
• After years of operation, they decided to wind the company up.
經過多年的經營，他們決定結束這家公司。
- wind up
to unexpectedly end up in an undesirable situation, often due to one's actions
（使自己）陷入；捲入；最終處於
• If you’re not careful, you might wind up in an awkward situation at that strange party.
如果你不小心，你可能會在那個奇怪的派對上陷入尷尬的局面。
- wind (something) down
to bring something to an end slowly or in stages, or to facilitate this process.
逐步結束；逐漸停止
• At the end of the holiday, the school will wind down all its classes.
在假期結束時，學校將逐步結束所有課程。
- wind (something) up
to conclude, or bring an activity to a close
使某事或活動結束
• The meeting decided to wind up after discussing all the topics.
會議在討論完所有主題後決定結束。
- wind someone up
to irritate or disturb someone
惹惱（某人）
• He always likes to wind me up, and this time he did it on purpose.
他總是喜歡惹我生氣，這次他是故意的。