roll
名詞
定義 roll 名詞
tube
- B2Countable
a piece of film, paper, or cloth that is formed into a cylindrical shape
a roll of linoleum
a roll of tape
a roll of aluminum foil
body
- Countable
A bulge of fat on a person's or animal's body, indicating they are very overweight.
The cat had several rolls of fat around its belly.
The baby had cute rolls of fat on its arms and legs.
He noticed rolls of fat developing around his waist as he got older.
bread
- B1Countable
a small, usually round, piece of bread that is typically made for a single serving
I would like a roll with butter.
They offer a variety of rolls, including whole wheat and sourdough.
The sandwiches were made with fresh rolls.
list
- Countable
an official list of names of people or things
The teacher read the names on the roll call.
New recruits must register on the roll after enlisting.
Check the company's employee roll to ensure all staff have signed in.
movement
- Countable
an act of turning over and over on the ground
The children enjoyed a roll in the sand on the beach.
The cat had a roll on the ground, enjoying the sun.
He found it pleasant to have a roll on the grass.
- Uncountable
the motion of a ship or aircraft moving from side to side in the water or air
sound
- CountableUsually singular
a continuous, repeated deep sound
The roll of the storm echoed in the distance.
The roll of the engines penetrated the silence.
We heard the roll of thunder.
片語 roll 名詞
- take/call the roll
To read aloud a list of names to confirm the presence of each individual on the list.
• Every morning, the teacher takes the roll to ensure all students are present.
- a roll in the hay
A brief and casual sexual encounter, typically lacking deep emotional involvement.
• They had a roll in the hay after the party and then went their separate ways.
動詞
定義 roll 動詞
move
- B2TransitiveIntransitiveVerb + adv/prep
to (cause something to) move by turning over and over or from one side to another
The ball rolled down the hill.
The tire rolled along the street.
She rolled the bottle to the edge of the table.
- B2TransitiveIntransitiveVerb + adv/prep
to move smoothly and easily without sudden movements
The fog rolled slowly over the valley.
The clouds rolled across the sky.
Tears rolled down her cheek as she told her story.
- Intransitive
If an aircraft or a ship rolls, it leans from side to side because of wind or waves.
- C2Transitive
to move your eyes upwards as a way of expressing that you find someone or something silly or foolish.
She rolled her eyes at his excuse.
She rolled her eyes as he began to tell his story.
The employees rolled their eyes when the manager made another unrealistic expectation.
operate
- Intransitive
If a machine is rolling, it is operating or functioning.
Once the camera starts rolling, we will be ready to film.
The production line is rolling at full speed.
She started singing as the recorder began rolling.
shape
- B1TransitiveVerb + adv/prep
to cause something to turn onto itself, forming the shape of a tube or ball
She rolled up the bedsheets.
He rolled the newspaper into a bundle.
She rolled up her sleeves.
make
- Transitive
to make a cigarette by wrapping a piece of paper around some tobacco
fold
- TransitiveIntransitiveVerb + adv/prep
to fold a piece of clothing or material over to make it shorter
We rolled up the blinds to let more sunlight in.
They rolled up the carpet for moving it elsewhere.
He rolled up his sleeves to change the light bulb.
smooth
- Transitive
to make something smooth and flat
He used a roller to roll the lawn flat.
She rolled out the dough.
The chef rolled out the dough with a rolling pin.
sound
- Intransitive
to make a continuous, repeated deep sound
The drums rolled, heralding the start of the ceremony.
The thunder rolled in the valley.
She could hear the distant drums rolling.
- Transitive
to pronounce a sound with your tongue moving quickly and repeatedly against the top of the mouth
In Italian, you must roll your R's.
Some languages require speakers to roll their R's.
Her Spanish had a clear rolling of the r's.
成語
- roll with the punches
To adapt and manage a series of challenges or setbacks with resilience and composure.
• In the process of starting a business, you must learn to accept challenges and roll with the punches.
- roll up your sleeves
To prepare to engage in hard work or tackle a challenging task.
• The project deadline is approaching, we need to roll up our sleeves and work hard to ensure we finish on time.
- rolled into one
Describes someone or something that combines multiple qualities or functions into one.
• This phone has a camera, music player, and navigation system all rolled into one.
- roll up!
Used, especially in the past, to call out to people to attract them to come and pay to see something unusual or interesting.
• "Roll up! Roll up! Come see the man who breathes fire!" the circus barker yelled.
- be rolling in it
To possess a very large amount of money or wealth.
• He has been rolling in it ever since his company went public.
- be rolling in the aisles
To laugh uncontrollably due to something being extremely funny or amusing.
• The stand-up comedian's jokes had the audience rolling in the aisles.
- roll on the weekend, five o'clock, etc.
Used to express a desire for a specific time or event to arrive quickly, often because one is eagerly anticipating it.
• I'm so tired this week, roll on the weekend!
- be on a roll
to experience a period of continuous success or good fortune
• He has been on a roll since he started using the new training method.
片語動詞 roll
- roll something up
to wrap something around itself to form a ball shape, or to fold fabric to adjust the length of a garment
• After the party ended, we rolled up the leftover napkins and placed them back in the box.
- roll (something) out
to introduce a new product, service, or system to the market for the first time
• The company plans to roll out a new app at the beginning of next year.
- roll by
When a period of time rolls by, it simply passes.
• As time rolls by, we find ourselves growing and changing.
- roll (something) over something
On a computer screen, this action involves moving the mouse over a designated area to reveal concealed information.
• When you roll the mouse over this area, the hidden menu will appear.
- roll in
to come in large quantities or numbers
• Once the promotion starts, the orders will roll in.
- roll something back
to lower or decrease the cost or price of an item
• In an effort to boost sales, the store decided to roll back prices by 15%.
- roll up
to reach a specific location or occasion, typically after the expected time
• He always rolls up late; this time he arrived at the party much later than everyone else.
- roll around
(referring to a time or event) to occur
• I always look forward to my birthday every year, but time flies too quickly, and it feels like it rolls around in no time.
- roll back something
to diminish or lessen the impact of a specific setup or plan
• The government decided to roll back the tax plan to last year's levels to alleviate financial pressure on citizens.