square
名詞
定義 square 名詞
shape(形狀)
- A2Countable(可數名詞)
A two-dimensional shape characterized by four equal sides and four right angles.
正方形；四方形
Please start by drawing a square.
請先畫一個正方形。
This room is in the shape of a square.
這個房間是正方形的。
This box is a perfect square.
這個盒子是個完美的正方形。
- A2Countable(可數名詞)
An object that is shaped like a square.
任何具有正方形形狀的物體。
Cut the pizza into small squares.
把披薩切成小方塊。
I like to draw squares on my notebook.
我喜歡在筆記本上畫正方形。
These small square cookies are delicious.
這些小方塊餅乾很好吃。
space(空間)
- A2Countable(可數名詞)
An open area in a city or town, typically with buildings around it, that is roughly square in shape.
廣場
They met in the town square downtown.
他們在市中心廣場見面。
There is an open market happening in the central square.
中央廣場正在舉辦露天市場。
The square was full of people celebrating.
廣場上擠滿了慶祝的人們。
- Countable(可數名詞)
A specific space on a game board.
遊戲棋盤上的一個特定格子。
She moved the piece to the next square.
她將棋子移到下一個格子。
In chess, you can only move one square at a time.
在西洋棋中，你一次只能移動一格。
She jumped over two squares.
她跳過了兩個格子。
tool(工具)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A tool used for drawing or checking right angles.
直角尺；丁字尺
person(人)
- Countable(可數名詞)old-fashioned(過時)
A person who is not interested in new ideas or trends; someone who is considered conventional or dull.
古板人；老圖
Don't be such a square, try something new!
別這麼古板，嘗試一些新事物吧！
He's very honest, but also a bit of a square.
他非常誠實，但也有點無趣。
I don't want to hang out with people that are squares.
我不想和那些無趣的人一起出去玩。
math(數學)
- Countable(可數名詞)
The result of multiplying a number by itself.
平方
The square of 9 is 81.
9的平方是81。
You need to calculate the square of this number.
你需要計算這個數字的平方。
This is the formula for calculating the square.
這是計算平方的公式。
動詞
定義 square 動詞
math(數學)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To multiply a number by itself.
平方
Please square five.
請將五平方。
Seven squared is forty-nine.
七的平方是四十九。
You need to square the number first.
你需要先將這個數字平方。
片語 square 動詞
- square your shoulders
to adopt a posture with one's shoulders pulled back and upwards, typically indicating determination or resolve.
（表示決心已定）挺起肩膀，挺直身子
• She squared her shoulders, determined to complete the challenging task.
她挺起肩膀，決心完成這項具有挑戰性的任務。
形容詞
定義 square 形容詞
shape(形狀)
- A2
Having the shape of a square.
正方形的
We need a box that is square.
我們需要一個方形的盒子。
This is a square tabletop.
這是一個方形的桌面。
This room is square-shaped.
這個房間是方形的。
measure(測量)
- written abbreviation(書面縮寫)
Used with units of length to indicate an area measurement.
（與長度單位使用）平方的
This piece of land is two square miles.
這塊土地有兩平方英里。
This room is approximately 10 square meters.
這個房間大約有10平方米。
This pond has 100 square meters of surface area.
這個池塘有100平方米的表面積。
Used immediately after measurements of length to express the length of the four sides of a square-shaped area.
緊接在長度單位後，表示正方形區域的邊長。
It is a room that is 10 meters square.
這是一個10米見方的房間。
The garden is a five meter square.
這個花園是五米見方的。
The fabric measures two meters square.
這塊布料是兩米見方的。
equal(相等)
- informal(非正式)
Level or even.
相等的；水平的。
This table looks uneven, check if it's square.
這張桌子看起來不平，檢查一下是否水平。
We need to make sure all four corners are square.
我們需要確保四個角落都是水平的。
The bricks must be laid square to make a sturdy wall.
磚塊必須水平鋪設才能建造堅固的牆壁。
direction(方向)
In a straight line; directly.
成一直線的；筆直的。
person(人)
- old-fashioned(過時)
Describing a person who is uninteresting and does not enjoy new or exciting things; someone who is conventional.
無趣；老土
He's quite square and doesn't like to take risks.
他相當古板，不喜歡冒險。
Don't be so square, try new experiences.
別這麼古板，嘗試新體驗吧。
She doesn't like being teased for looking square.
她不喜歡因為看起來古板而被取笑。
片語 square 形容詞
- (all) square
This phrase indicates that two parties have settled their financial obligations, with neither owing the other any money.
兩不相欠
• If you give me £25, I think we'll be all square.
如果你給我25英鎊，我想我們就兩清了。
成語
- square the circle
To attempt something that is considered extremely difficult or impossible to achieve.
試圖完成極其困難或不可能實現的事情。
• He's trying to increase production without increasing the budget, which is like trying to square the circle.
他試圖在不增加預算的情況下提高產量，這就像試圖化圓為方。
- square peg (in a round hole)
A person whose personality or characteristics make them unsuitable for their current job or position.
格格不入的人
• He has tried many different careers, but he always feels like a square peg in a round hole.
他嘗試過許多不同的職業，但他總覺得自己格格不入。
- go/be back to square one
to have to start a task or process again because a previous attempt failed.
被迫從頭開始；回到起點。
• Due to the dispute over the contract, we are back to square one on the project.
由於合約的爭議，我們在這個專案上又回到了起點。
- square the accounts/books
To ensure that all financial transactions are settled, with all debts paid and all receivables collected.
結清帳目
• We need to square the accounts before the end of the year.
我們需要在年底前結清帳目。
片語動詞 square
- square (something) with something
to ensure congruence or agreement between two elements, or to consider something as compatible with another.
使與…一致；與…相符；符合
• We need to square this plan with the company's values.
我們需要確保這個計劃與公司的價值觀一致。
- square off
to get ready to engage in a fight, competition, or argument with someone
做好準備迎戰
• The two boxers squared off in the ring, getting ready to take on each other.
兩位拳擊手在擂台上擺好架勢，準備一決高下。
- square up
to get ready to confront, dispute with, or engage in combat with someone
準備應對或迎戰
• Before the match began, the players squared up to face their opponents.
比賽開始前，選手們擺好姿勢準備迎戰對手。
- square something/someone away
to finalize all essential preparations for someone or something
為某人或某事事先做好所有安排
• Before the meeting, he made sure to square away all the tasks.
在會議之前，他確保把所有任務都安排妥當。
- square up to someone/something
to confront a challenging situation or individual with courage and resolution
勇敢面對；果斷應對
• In the meeting, he squared up to his colleague's criticisms with bravery.
在會議中，他勇敢地面對了同事的批評。