climb
climb — 動詞
1. to move upward through air or along a surface toward a higher point, often witho
爬升
朝上方移動
to move upward through air or along a surface toward a higher point, often without the direct use of hands
The hot air balloon climbed slowly above the village.
熱氣球緩慢地爬升到村莊的上方。
climb + adverb: slow upward movement
A thin trail of smoke climbed from the chimney into the morning sky.
一縷輕煙從煙囪爬升到清晨的天空中。
The hiking trail climbs steeply for the first two kilometres.
這條健行步道在前兩公里處陡峭地爬升。
subject: inanimate thing (trail/road)
Aiko watched the kite climb higher as the wind grew stronger.
Aiko 看著風箏隨著風勢變強而爬升得更高。
- climb steeply
- climb slowly
- climb higher
- climb above
- descend
to move downward
文法句型
climb + adverb/preposition (upward direction)
常見錯誤
2. to move upward over a steep surface such as a tree, rock face, or set of stairs
攀登
用手腳爬上陡峭表面
to move upward over a steep surface such as a tree, rock face, or set of stairs by pulling with your arms and pushing with your legs
Nadia climbed the old oak tree to reach the rope swing hanging from a branch.
Nadia 爬上了那棵老橡樹，去拿掛在樹枝上的繩索鞦韆。
transitive: climb + noun (tree)
Yusuf climbed over the garden wall after he dropped his keys on the other side.
Yusuf 翻過花園圍牆，因為他把鑰匙掉在另一邊了。
climb + over: crossing an obstacle
The children climbed the stairs two at a time on their way up to bed.
孩子們一次跨兩階地爬樓梯上樓睡覺。
Beatriz has been climbing since she was seven and now competes in national tournaments.
Beatriz 從七歲就開始攀岩，現在已經參加全國比賽了。
sport sense: climbing as a hobby
- climb a tree
- climb a mountain
- climb the stairs
- climb a ladder
- climb a wall
- climb a rope
- climb rocks
- climb over
- climb onto
- descend
to go down from something
文法句型
climb + noun phrase (tree/wall/mountain)
climb + adverb/preposition (up/over/onto)
用法筆記
The object of this sense is always a physical thing you go up using effort: stairs, a hill, a ladder, a tree, a mountain. In sports contexts, 'climb' alone can mean the sport of rock climbing.
常見錯誤
3. to become greater in amount, value, or level, especially in a gradual way over t
上漲
價格或數值逐漸上升
to become greater in amount, value, or level, especially in a gradual way over time
The company's profits climbed by fifteen percent during the last quarter.
這家公司的利潤在上一季上漲了百分之十五。
climb + by + percentage
Temperatures in Tokyo climbed above forty degrees for three days in a row.
東京的氣溫連續三天攀升到四十度以上。
climb + above + number
As demand for electric cars grew, the price of lithium climbed steadily.
隨著電動車需求增加，鋰的價格穩步上漲。
Unemployment climbed to six percent after the factory closed down.
工廠關閉後，失業率攀升到了百分之六。
climb + to + number/level
- climb steadily
- climb sharply
- climb gradually
- prices climb
- temperatures climb
- costs climb
- climb to
- climb by
- climb above
文法句型
climb + adverb (steadily/sharply/gradually)
climb + preposition + noun (to/by)
用法筆記
Used for gradual upward movement in numbers, prices, rates, or temperatures. For sudden or large increases, use 'soar', 'surge', or 'jump'.
常見錯誤
4. to reach a more important or powerful position in a profession, organisation, or
晉升
提升社會或工作地位
to reach a more important or powerful position in a profession, organisation, or society
Hana climbed from receptionist to regional manager in just seven years.
Hana 在短短七年內從接待員晉升為區域經理。
climb + from + to: career trajectory
Ravi hoped to climb the corporate ladder by taking on difficult projects.
Ravi 希望透過承接困難的專案來在職場上往上爬。
idiom: climb the corporate ladder
Many young lawyers dream of climbing to a partner position at a top firm.
許多年輕律師夢想著晉升到頂尖律師事務所的合夥人職位。
Noa climbed to the top of her field through years of careful research.
Noa 透過多年的仔細研究，爬上了她領域的頂端。
climb to the top of [field/profession]
- climb the corporate ladder
- climb the ranks
- climb to power
- climb to the top
- climb from
- climb through
- decline
to move to a lower position or status
文法句型
climb + preposition + noun (to/into/up)
climb + adverb (higher)
用法筆記
Often used with 'the corporate ladder' or 'the ranks'. The upward direction is metaphorical — the person's actual body is not moving.
常見錯誤
5. to get into, out of, or through a narrow or awkward space by using your hands, a
爬入；爬出
費力進出狹小空間
to get into, out of, or through a narrow or awkward space by using your hands, arms, and legs with some effort
Wen climbed out of the broken window after the front door jammed shut.
Wen 在前門卡住後，從破掉的窗戶爬了出來。
climb + out of: escaping a space
Tomás climbed through the narrow gap in the fence to reach the garden.
Tomás 穿過圍籬上狹窄的縫隙爬進花園。
climb + through: passing a tight opening
The firefighter climbed into the smashed car to help the injured driver.
消防員爬進被撞爛的車子裡，協助受傷的駕駛。
The cat climbed onto the roof of the shed and refused to come back down.
那隻貓爬上了棚屋的屋頂，不肯下來。
climb + onto: reaching a surface
- climb into
- climb out of
- climb through
- climb over
- climb onto
- climb back
文法句型
climb + into/out of/through/over + noun phrase
用法筆記
Always followed by an adverb or preposition showing direction (into, out of, through, over, onto). This sense contrasts with sense 2 because here the movement may be horizontal or even downward through a tight space.
常見錯誤
6. to grow upward while attaching to a surface or support, as creeping plants and v
攀緣
植物沿表面向上生長
to grow upward while attaching to a surface or support, as creeping plants and vines do
The ivy climbed all the way up the side of the old stone cottage.
常春藤沿著古老的石頭小屋外牆一路攀緣而上。
plant subject + climb + up
Climbing roses climbed over the garden wall and covered it in pink flowers.
攀緣玫瑰爬過了花園圍牆，開滿了粉紅色的花朵。
The wisteria vine climbed along the wooden beams of the veranda.
紫藤沿著陽台的木樑攀緣生長。
climb + along: horizontal growth on a surface
Morning glory plants climbed up the trellis and created a shady spot on the patio.
牽牛花沿著棚架攀緣而上，在 patio 上形成了一片陰涼。
- climb up
- climb over
- climb along
- ivy climbs
- roses climb
- vine climbs
- climb a wall
- climb a trellis
文法句型
climb + adverb/preposition (up/over/along)
用法筆記
Used only for plants that naturally grow upward by clinging to or wrapping around something. Common subjects: ivy, roses, vines, wisteria, morning glory, clematis.
常見錯誤
7. to slope or slant upward from a lower point to a higher point, describing the sh
傾斜
地形或道路向上傾斜
to slope or slant upward from a lower point to a higher point, describing the shape of land or a surface
The road climbs gently from the valley floor up to the mountain pass.
這條路從谷底緩緩向上傾斜，一直延伸到山隘。
road/path + climb + adverb
The garden path climbs gradually toward the back of the property through tall grass.
花園小徑穿過高高的草地，逐漸向房子的後方傾斜而上。
The trail climbs steeply for about a mile before it reaches the ridge.
這條步道陡峭地向上延伸約一英里，然後到達山脊。
subject: trail/path — terrain description
The driveway climbs at a sharp angle from the main road up to the garage.
車道從主幹道以陡峭的角度向上傾斜，一直通到車庫。
- climb gently
- climb steeply
- climb gradually
- the road climbs
- the path climbs
- the trail climbs
- rise
more general; can describe any upward direction
- slope upward
more technical; describes gradient specifically
文法句型
climb + adverb (gently/steeply)
subject: road/path/trail + climb
用法筆記
The subject is a path, road, trail, or section of land — not a person or animal. This sense simply describes the gradient.
climb down
phrasal verbto admit that you were wrong or to change your position on an issue, especially after taking a strong stance
讓步；認錯
The minister was forced to climb down after the public strongly opposed the new policy.
Neither side was willing to climb down during the contract negotiations.
climb the ladder
idiomto steadily advance to higher and more powerful positions within a profession or society
往上爬；晉升階梯
Priya climbed the ladder from intern to vice-president in under a decade.
Many people move to the city hoping to climb the social ladder and build a better life.
climb the walls
idiomto become extremely anxious, bored, or frustrated, especially when confined or unable to act
焦躁不安；無聊到發瘋
After three days stuck at home with the flu, Theo was climbing the walls with boredom.
The children were climbing the walls during the long car ride to their grandmother's house.
To start doing something that many people are doing because it is popular and you want to be part of it.
跟風，趕時髦
After the movie's success, many actors jumped on the superhero bandwagon.
Mia climbed on the bandwagon and started a podcast like her friends.
climb — 名詞
1. an act or journey of moving upward to a higher place, especially one that requir
攀爬
向上移動的行為或過程
an act or journey of moving upward to a higher place, especially one that requires physical effort
The climb up the hill took the Okonkwo family forty minutes with their bags.
Okonkwo 一家背著所有行李爬上山丘，花了大約四十分鐘。
the climb + up + noun phrase
Amara felt proud after completing her first climb to the top of a mountain.
Amara 在完成第一次登頂後感到非常自豪。
The long climb left the hikers exhausted but happy when they reached the summit.
那段漫長的攀爬讓登山者精疲力竭，但抵達山頂時他們非常開心。
The hikers' climb through the forest was slow because the ground was wet and slippery.
登山者們在森林中的攀爬過程很緩慢，因為地面又濕又滑。
the climb + through: specifying the route
- long climb
- steep climb
- difficult climb
- the climb up
- the climb to the top
- make the climb
- begin the climb
- descent
the act of going down
文法句型
a/the climb + preposition + noun (of/up/to)
用法筆記
Often used with adjectives like 'long', 'steep', 'difficult', 'hard', 'easy'. The object of the climb follows 'of' or 'up': 'the climb of the mountain', 'the climb up the hill'.
2. a steep surface, route, or section of ground that is suitable for being climbed,
爬坡
適合攀爬的地點或路線
a steep surface, route, or section of ground that is suitable for being climbed, often in a sporting or hiking context
The cliff at the forest edge is a popular climb for experienced mountaineers.
森林邊緣的懸崖是經驗豐富的登山者喜愛的攀爬地點。
popular climb: a place people go to climb
This trail section is a steep climb that requires good boots and careful footing.
這段步道是一個陡峭的爬坡，需要好靴子和小心步伐。
The guidebook describes five new climbs in the national park that opened this season.
這本指南介紹了國家公園內本季開放的五條新攀岩路線。
new climbs: newly established climbing routes
The final climb before the campsite is a steep section of loose rocks.
露營地前最後一段爬坡是鬆動岩石組成的陡峭路段。
- steep climb
- difficult climb
- popular climb
- new climb
- dangerous climb
- easy climb
文法句型
a + adjective + climb
用法筆記
In rock climbing, 'a climb' means a specific route up a rock face, graded by difficulty. In hiking, it means a steep section of a trail.