arm
arm — 名詞
1. the long body part that runs from your shoulder to your hand, with an elbow in t
手臂；手
從肩膀延伸到手部的長形身體部位
the long body part that runs from your shoulder to your hand, with an elbow in the middle, used for lifting, carrying, and reaching.
Sami broke her left arm when she fell off the swing.
Sami 從鞦韆上摔下來，左手臂骨折了。
common collocation: break + arm
The little boy held a teddy bear under his arm.
那個小男孩把泰迪熊夾在手臂下。
preposition: under + arm
My grandmother put her arms around me and gave me a long hug.
外婆張開手臂抱住我，給了我一個長長的擁抱。
put one's arms around + person
Esme waved his arms wildly to get the taxi driver's attention.
Esme 瘋狂揮舞手臂，想引起計程車司機的注意。
wave + arms
After painting the ceiling for an hour, my arms really started to ache.
粉刷天花板一個小時之後，我的手臂真的開始痠了。
- break an arm
- fold your arms
- raise your arm
- under your arm
- in someone's arms
用法筆記
Often appears with possessive pronouns (my, his, her) and with verbs of motion (raise, fold, stretch, wave). The plural 'arms' meaning weapons is a separate sense, not this one.
常見錯誤
2. the raised side section on a chair or sofa where you place your elbow, or the tu
扶手；衣袖
椅子側邊放手肘處，或衣服包覆手臂的部分
the raised side section on a chair or sofa where you place your elbow, or the tube of fabric on a shirt or coat that wraps around your arm.
Grandpa rested his cup of tea on the arm of the old leather chair.
爺爺把茶杯放在那張舊皮椅的扶手上。
the arm of + chair / sofa
There was a small tear in the right arm of Tomoko's wedding dress.
Tomoko 婚紗的右袖上有一個小破口。
the arm of + clothing item
The cat liked to sleep curled up on the arm of the sofa.
那隻貓喜歡蜷縮在沙發扶手上睡覺。
Otto rolled up the arms of his sweater before washing the dishes.
Otto 在洗碗之前，先把毛衣的兩個袖子捲了起來。
plural use for both sides of clothing
- the arm of a chair
- the arm of a sofa
- the arm of a jacket
用法筆記
Almost always followed by 'of' + the chair, sofa, jacket, or shirt it belongs to. 'Sleeve' is the more common word for the clothing meaning in everyday British and American English.
3. in the phrase 'arm in arm', describing two people walking close together with on
手挽手
兩人彎肘相互勾著一起走的姿態
in the phrase 'arm in arm', describing two people walking close together with one person's bent elbow hooked through the elbow of the other.
The bride and her father walked arm in arm down the aisle.
新娘和她的父親手挽手走過紅毯。
fixed phrase: arm in arm
The two old friends strolled arm in arm along the riverside path.
兩位老朋友手挽手沿著河邊小徑散步。
arm in arm + verb of walking
We saw an elderly couple walking arm in arm through the park at sunset.
我們在夕陽下看到一對年長夫婦手挽手走過公園。
Uri and her best friend posed arm in arm for the graduation photo.
Uri 和她最好的朋友手挽手一起拍畢業照。
- walk arm in arm
- stroll arm in arm
文法句型
arm in arm
用法筆記
Only appears in the fixed phrase 'arm in arm'. Distinguish from 'hand in hand' (holding hands) — 'arm in arm' specifically means elbows are linked.
常見錯誤
4. in the phrase 'on someone's arm', referring to a date or romantic partner who sh
挽臂同行
在公開場合與伴侶手挽著手出席的情景
in the phrase 'on someone's arm', referring to a date or romantic partner who shows up beside you at a public event such as a premiere or gala.
The actor arrived at the premiere with a famous singer on his arm.
那位男演員挽著一位知名歌手出席首映會。
on + possessive + arm
The young diplomat showed up at the ball with his fiancée on his arm.
那位年輕外交官挽著未婚妻現身舞會。
Sofia walked into the gala with a handsome stranger on her arm.
Sofia 挽著一位英俊陌生人的手走進晚宴會場。
Reporters always notice who is on the senator's arm at charity dinners.
記者總會留意慈善晚宴上挽著參議員手臂的人是誰。
common in celebrity / society reporting
- arrive with someone on your arm
- on the arm of
文法句型
on someone's arm
用法筆記
Almost always used about formal or public events (premieres, galas, weddings). Can carry a subtly old-fashioned or tabloid tone, suggesting the companion is being shown off.
5. a long, thin piece sticking out from a larger machine or device, often one that
機械臂
機器上長條伸出可移動的部件
a long, thin piece sticking out from a larger machine or device, often one that swings, lifts, or rotates to do a specific job.
The robot arm in the factory picks up car doors and welds them in place.
工廠裡的機械臂負責拿起車門並焊接到位。
robot arm in industrial use
A long mechanical arm lowered the camera into the deep underwater cave.
一支長長的機械臂把攝影機放進深邃的水下洞穴中。
mechanical arm + verb of action
The needle on the record player sits at the end of a thin metal arm.
唱片機上的唱針裝在一根細長金屬臂的末端。
Engineers replaced the broken arm of the crane before lifting any more steel beams.
工程師更換了起重機損壞的吊臂，才繼續吊運鋼樑。
the arm of + machine
- robot arm
- mechanical arm
- the arm of a crane
用法筆記
Often paired with adjectives like 'mechanical', 'robotic', or 'long', or with the name of the machine ('the arm of the crane'). Subject is usually inanimate.
6. a slim strip of sea, lake, or land that reaches out from, but stays attached to,
支臂；海灣
從大塊水域或陸地延伸出的狹長部分
a slim strip of sea, lake, or land that reaches out from, but stays attached to, a bigger area.
Our small boat sailed up a quiet arm of the sea between two green islands.
我們的小船駛入兩座綠色島嶼之間一片寧靜的海灣。
arm of the sea / lake
A narrow arm of the lake reaches deep into the pine forest north of the village.
湖泊的一條狹長支臂深入村莊北邊的松林之中。
The fishermen sheltered in a sandy arm of land that curved out into the bay.
漁夫們在一條向海灣延伸的沙質長地上避風。
arm of land
On the map, you can see a long arm of the river snaking through the desert.
在地圖上，你可以看到河流的一段長長支流蜿蜒穿越沙漠。
- an arm of the sea
- an arm of the lake
- an arm of land
用法筆記
Almost always followed by 'of the sea / lake / river' or 'of land'. More common in geography texts and travel writing than in everyday speech.
7. a separate part of a big company, government, or group that handles one particul
分支機構
大型組織中專門負責某項業務的部門
a separate part of a big company, government, or group that handles one particular kind of work or covers one area.
The publishing arm of the company earns more money than its newspaper division.
該公司的出版部門賺的錢比報紙部門還多。
the [field] arm of + organization
The investigation was led by the intelligence arm of the federal police.
這次調查由聯邦警察的情報部門主導。
intelligence arm / military arm
The charity opened a new arm in Kenya to deliver clean water to rural villages.
這個慈善機構在肯亞成立了新分支，為偏遠村莊送上乾淨的水。
The research arm of the university focuses entirely on cancer treatments.
這所大學的研究部門完全專注於癌症治療。
- the research arm
- the military arm
- the investment arm
- the publishing arm
用法筆記
Subject is usually an institution (company, government, charity, university). Often modified by an adjective naming the function: 'research arm', 'military arm', 'investment arm'.
8. in sports talk, the strength and accuracy a player has when throwing a ball, esp
投擲能力
球員投球的力量與準度
in sports talk, the strength and accuracy a player has when throwing a ball, especially in baseball or American football.
The young pitcher has an amazing arm and can throw the ball over 95 miles an hour.
這位年輕投手臂力驚人，球速可超過每小時 95 英里。
have + adjective + arm
Coaches praised the quarterback for his strong arm and quick decisions.
教練稱讚這位四分衛臂力強勁、判斷迅速。
strong arm in sports context
Even at age forty, the outfielder still had a great arm from deep right field.
即使到了四十歲，那位外野手從深右外野傳球依然犀利。
Scouts say the boy from Osaka has the best arm of any high school catcher this year.
球探說那位來自大阪的男孩是今年高中捕手中臂力最好的。
- a strong arm
- a good arm
- a great arm
- throw
used as a noun: 'a great throw', focuses on one action rather than overall ability
用法筆記
Subject is always a player; verb is almost always 'have' plus an adjective ('a good arm', 'a strong arm', 'a great arm'). Mostly heard in baseball, American football, and cricket commentary.
常見錯誤
(with) arms akimbo
idiomA position where your hands are on your hips and your elbows point outward.
雙手叉腰
The angry teacher stood with arms akimbo, waiting for an answer.
Why are you standing there with arms akimbo?
as long as your arm
idiomUsed to describe something that is extremely long.
很長
The grocery list was as long as your arm.
I have a to-do list as long as your arm.
a babe in arms
idiomA very young baby who cannot walk yet.
懷中嬰兒
She was just a babe in arms when her family moved.
The photo shows him as a babe in arms.
bear arms
idiomTo serve as a soldier or to fight in a war.
從軍
Many young men were forced to bear arms during the war.
He chose to bear arms for his country.
chance your arm
idiomTo take a risk even though you will probably fail.
冒險一試
She decided to chance her arm and apply for the job.
I'll chance my arm and ask for a raise.
To cost or pay a very large amount of money.
花費高昂
The new car cost an arm and a leg.
We paid an arm and a leg for that vacation.
fold your arms
idiomTo place one arm over the other and hold them against your body.
雙臂交叉
He folded his arms and looked at me angrily.
Why did you fold your arms during the meeting?
To put your arms around someone and hold them close to your body.
擁抱某人
She folded her crying child in her arms.
He folded her in his arms and whispered softly.
Used to say that someone would give up a lot to have or do something they really want.
不惜代價
I would give my right arm to meet my favorite author.
She'd give her right arm for a chance to travel.
To avoid having a close relationship with someone.
保持距離
She keeps her colleagues at arm's length.
Why do you keep him at arm's length?
The power or authority that something has, especially when it reaches far.
長臂管轄
No one can escape the long arm of the law.
The long arm of the company reached every town.
a shot in the arm
idiomSomething that gives encouragement or needed help to someone or something.
強心針
The new funding was a shot in the arm for the project.
Her kind words gave me a shot in the arm.
twist somebody’s arm
idiomTo persuade or force someone to do something.
說服某人
I didn't want to go, but my friends twisted my arm.
She twisted his arm until he agreed to help.
with open arms
idiomIn a very happy and welcoming way.
熱情歡迎
The community welcomed the new family with open arms.
She greeted her old friend with open arms.
arm — 動詞
1. to give a person, group, or country guns, bombs, or other weapons, or to pick up
武裝；持械
為人或團體提供槍枝武器
to give a person, group, or country guns, bombs, or other weapons, or to pick up weapons yourself.
The government decided to arm the local police with stun guns instead of pistols.
政府決定為當地警員配發電擊槍，而非手槍。
arm + someone + with + weapon
Rebel fighters armed themselves with rifles taken from an abandoned military base.
叛軍從一座廢棄軍事基地拿走步槍，將自己武裝起來。
arm yourself with + weapon
Western countries continued to arm the small nation against its larger neighbour.
西方國家持續武裝這個小國，以對抗其更強大的鄰國。
arm + country + against
The guards were armed and stood watch at every gate of the palace.
守衛持械守在皇宮的每一道大門。
passive: be armed
- arm someone with
- heavily armed
- arm yourself
- disarm
to take weapons away from someone or something
文法句型
arm someone with something
arm yourself
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive ('be armed') or with reflexive pronouns ('arm themselves'). The thing given is introduced by 'with'. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense always involves real weapons.
常見錯誤
2. to give someone the equipment, facts, or skills they need so that they are ready
使具備；備齊
提供完成任務所需的工具、知識或技能
to give someone the equipment, facts, or skills they need so that they are ready to do a task or face a challenge.
The workshop armed new teachers with practical strategies for noisy classrooms.
這場工作坊讓新進老師掌握了應對吵鬧課堂的實用技巧。
arm + person + with + skills/tools
Uri arrived at the meeting armed with charts, photos, and three years of sales data.
Uri 帶著圖表、照片和三年的銷售數據走進會議。
armed with + facts/evidence
The journalist went into the interview armed with tough questions about the contract.
這位記者帶著針對合約的尖銳問題進入專訪。
armed with + abstract noun
Parents can arm their children with simple safety rules before the school trip.
在校外教學前，家長可以教孩子幾條簡單的安全守則。
- armed with information
- armed with knowledge
- armed with evidence
- arm someone with skills
文法句型
arm someone with something
用法筆記
Very often in the passive form 'armed with' followed by an abstract noun (information, knowledge, evidence, questions). Distinguish from verb sense 1: here the 'weapon' is figurative — facts, skills, or tools, not real arms.
常見錯誤
up in arms
idiomvery angry and complaining loudly about something, often as a group.
群情激憤；強烈反對
Local parents were up in arms about the sudden closure of the village school.
Fans were up in arms when the band cancelled the Tokyo concert with no refund.
take up arms
idiomto start using weapons in order to fight, usually in a war or rebellion.
拿起武器；武裝反抗
Thousands of farmers took up arms against the corrupt regional governor.
The villagers refused to take up arms and chose peaceful protest instead.
with open arms
idiomin a warm and friendly way, showing that you are very happy to welcome someone.
熱烈歡迎；張開雙臂迎接
The Rohan family welcomed the exchange student with open arms.
After ten years away, Otto was greeted with open arms by his old neighbours.
twist someone's arm
idiomto put strong pressure on a person until they agree to do something they didn't really want to do.
強迫某人；勉強說服
I had to twist Marco's arm a little, but he finally agreed to sing at the wedding.
Nobody had to twist my arm to come on a free trip to Kyoto.
to be extremely expensive.
非常昂貴；貴得嚇人
Renting a flat in central Taipei can cost an arm and a leg these days.
The handmade leather jacket cost Lisa an arm and a leg, but she wears it every winter.
at arm's length
idiomkeeping someone or something a small but clear distance away, especially to avoid getting too close emotionally or in business.
保持距離；不過分親近
The company kept the noisy investor at arm's length during the merger talks.
After the argument, Mei held her cousin at arm's length for almost a year.
同根字
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- arm of a chair
- arm of a sofa
- arm of the sea
- arm of the law
- robot arm
副詞搭配
- heavily (armed)
- arm in arm
常用片語
- fold your arms
- open your arms
- raise your arm
- twist someone's arm
- cost an arm and a leg
介系詞搭配
- under your arm
- in someone's arms
- on someone's arm
- with open arms