sow

名詞

UK/saʊ/
US/saʊ/

定義 sow 名詞

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    a fully grown female pig

    成年母豬

動詞

UK/səʊ/
US/soʊ/

定義 sow 動詞

plant(種植)

  1. C1Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    to scatter or plant seeds on the ground for growth

    播種;撒種

    • Please sow these seeds in the flower pots.

      請把這些種子播種在花盆裡。

    • The farmer plans to sow wheat in the autumn.

      農夫計劃在秋天播種小麥。

    • We will sow the oat seeds in this field.

      我們將在這片田裡播種燕麥種子。

cause(引起)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    to initiate or provoke a negative emotion or situation that develops or persists

    引起;導致;激起

    • She sowed discord among her colleagues by spreading rumors.

      她透過散播謠言在同事之間播下了不和的種子。

    • This decision may sow discontent within the community.

      這項決定可能會在社區內播下不滿的種子。

    • His remarks sowed seeds of doubt in the audience’s minds.

      他的言論在觀眾心中播下了懷疑的種子。

成語

  • sow the seeds of something

    To initiate actions or conditions that will likely cause a particular outcome or situation to develop in the future.

    為…埋下禍根

    They spread rumors, sowing the seeds of future conflict.

    他們散播謠言,為未來的衝突埋下種子。

  • sow your wild oats

    To engage in a period of reckless and pleasurable activities, especially during youth.

    放荡不羁(年輕男子)

    During his college years, he decided to sow his wild oats and travel around.

    在大學期間,他決定放蕩不羈並四處旅行。

  • As ye sow, so shall ye reap

    This idiom expresses the idea that one's actions directly determine the treatment or consequences one will receive; it means that your deeds will ultimately dictate your outcomes.

    善有善報,惡有惡報

    He always bullies others, and now he is being ostracized by his colleagues; it's truly a case of reaping what he sowed, as the saying goes, 'As ye sow, so shall ye reap.'

    他總是欺負別人,現在被同事排擠;這正是所謂的『種瓜得瓜,種豆得豆』,正如俗話說:『種什麼因,得什麼果』。

  • as ye sow, so shall ye reap

    This idiom illustrates that one's actions will directly influence the treatment or consequences they receive.

    种瓜得瓜,种豆得豆。

    He is always willing to help others, a clear case of 'as ye sow, so shall ye reap'.

    他總是樂於助人,這正是『種瓜得瓜,種豆得豆』的明顯例子。