lip
lip — 形容詞
1. said or done just to please someone, without any real feeling or honest intentio
虛偽的
口頭應付、並無真心的
said or done just to please someone, without any real feeling or honest intention behind it.
The government's promises to help small businesses were just lip service.
政府對小型企業的承諾只是口頭敷衍而已。
collocation: lip service
Dario paid lip service to the new rules but kept doing things his own way.
Dario 嘴上說支持新規定，但實際上仍然我行我素。
collocation: pay lip service to
The apology felt like pure lip service to Hyun and the other volunteers.
對 Hyun 和其他志工來說，那道歉聽起來只是嘴上說說而已。
Rather than pay lip service, the charity actually used the money to help poor families.
那家慈善機構不只是嘴上說說，而是真的把錢用來幫助貧困家庭。
- lip service
- pay lip service to
- hypocritical
more formal and broader in use (not limited to 'service')
- insincere
general term; 'lip' is more informal and fixed in phrase
文法句型
lip + noun (primarily 'lip service')
用法筆記
This adjective is almost always used before the noun 'service' in the fixed phrase 'lip service' or 'pay lip service to [something]'.
常見錯誤
lip — 名詞
1. the soft, movable tissue on either side of a person's mouth, forming the outer e
嘴唇
嘴巴上下柔軟的邊緣組織
the soft, movable tissue on either side of a person's mouth, forming the outer edges that are used in eating, speaking, and showing emotion.
David bit his lower lip nervously while waiting for the interview to start.
David 在等待面試開始時緊張地咬著下唇。
collocation: bite one's lip (show anxiety)
The little girl's lips were dry and chapped after playing outside in the cold wind.
小女孩在外面寒風中玩了一整天，嘴唇又乾又裂。
collocation: chapped lips
Élise applied lip balm before going up the mountain where the air was very dry.
Élise 上山前塗了護唇膏，因為山上的空氣很乾燥。
collocation: lip balm
Roya licked her lips when she saw the fresh fruit on the kitchen table.
Roya 看到廚房桌上新鮮的水果時，舔了舔嘴唇。
collocation: lick one's lips (show anticipation)
His upper lip was sunburned from spending the whole morning at the beach.
他在海灘待了一整個早上，上唇被曬傷了。
- bite your lip
- lick your lips
- chapped lips
- upper lip
- lower lip
- lip balm
- lipstick
- full lips
- thin lips
用法筆記
Often used in the plural ('lips') because the upper and lower lip are typically referred to together. Singular ('upper lip', 'lower lip') is used when specifying one part.
常見錯誤
2. the rim of a container, especially one shaped to let liquid flow out cleanly whe
杯口；壺嘴
容器口緣，便於倒出液體的部位
the rim of a container, especially one shaped to let liquid flow out cleanly when you pour.
Water dripped slowly from the lip of the old stone fountain in the garden.
水從花園裡那座老石頭噴泉的邊緣緩緩滴下。
pattern: the lip of [container]
Folake poured the tea carefully, making sure nothing dripped down the lip of the teapot.
Folake 小心翼翼地倒茶，確保茶水沒有沿著茶壺口流下來。
A small crack near the lip of the glass made it unsafe to drink from.
玻璃杯杯口附近有一條小裂縫，用它喝水不安全。
Wren tilted the pitcher so the water ran along the lip without spilling.
Wren 傾斜水壺，讓水沿著壺嘴流下，沒有灑出來。
- the lip of the cup
- the lip of the jug
- the lip of the bottle
- the lip of the pitcher
文法句型
the lip of [container]
用法筆記
Always used with 'the lip of + [container noun]'. Not used for the top edge of a box or drawer — only containers that hold liquids.
常見錯誤
3. rude or disrespectful speech, especially in reply to someone in authority.
頂嘴
不禮貌或無禮的回話
rude or disrespectful speech, especially in reply to someone in authority.
The coach sent Hyun off the field for giving the referee lip during the match.
Hyun 在比賽中對裁判頂嘴，教練把他換下了場。
collocation: give [someone] lip
Adina's mother warned her that she would not take any lip from a teenager.
Adina 的媽媽警告她，自己不會忍受一個 teenager 對她出言不遜。
collocation: take lip from [someone]
I welcome discussion, but I will not accept lip in my classroom.
我歡迎討論，但我不允許有人在課堂上頂嘴。
Tariro's father told him to watch his lip or leave the dinner table.
Tariro 的爸爸叫他說話注意點，不然就離開餐桌。
- give someone lip
- take lip from someone
- a lot of lip
- none of your lip
- respect
polite speech is the opposite of lip
文法句型
give someone lip
take lip from someone
用法筆記
Commonly used in informal spoken English, especially between parents and children or teachers and students. Almost always appears in the phrases 'give [someone] lip' or 'take lip from [someone]'.
常見錯誤
pay lip service to
idiomto say that you support or agree with something without actually doing anything to show it.
口頭敷衍；嘴上說得好聽
Many politicians pay lip service to protecting the environment, but few change their policies.
bite your lip
idiomto stop yourself from saying something that might upset someone or cause trouble.
忍住不說；忍住脾氣
Owen wanted to argue with his boss, but he bit his lip and stayed quiet.
to stop talking or to keep a secret.
閉嘴；守口如瓶
Button your lip about the surprise party — we don't want Tariro to find out.
stiff upper lip
idiomthe ability to stay calm and not show your emotions when you are in pain or in a difficult situation.
堅忍不拔；面不改色
Joshua kept a stiff upper lip throughout the funeral, though everyone knew how sad he was.
pass someone's lips
idiom(usually used in the negative) to eat or drink something; or to say something.
入口；說出口（常用於否定句）
Not a single drop of alcohol has passed my lips since the doctor's warning last year.
read my lips
idiomused to tell someone to listen very carefully to what you are saying because you mean it seriously.
聽清楚；給我聽好
Read my lips: I am not lending you any more money — ever.
smack your lips
idiomto make a short loud noise with your lips as a sign of enjoyment, especially when eating or thinking about food.
咂嘴（表示享受或期待美食）
The children sat around the campfire, smacking their lips as they ate the roasted marshmallows.
on everyone's lips
idiombeing talked about by many people; the topic of widespread discussion.
大家都在談論的；眾所矚目的
The name of the new CEO was on everyone's lips at the company party.
lick your lips
idiomTo move your tongue across your lips, often because you are excited about eating something tasty.
舔嘴唇
Mia licked her lips when she saw the chocolate cake.
Why are you licking your lips? Is dinner almost ready?
my lips are sealed
idiomA promise to keep a secret and not tell anyone.
我守口如瓶
Don't worry, my lips are sealed about your surprise party.
When Sara told me her secret, I said, 'My lips are sealed.'
not pass your lips
idiomTo not say anything about a particular subject.
絕口不提
The name of our new project must not pass your lips.
Did the secret pass your lips? I hope not.
on everyone’s lips
idiomSomething that many people are talking about at the same time.
大家都在談論
The new movie is on everyone's lips this week.
Why is that rumor on everyone's lips at school?
To stay calm and not show your emotions when you are upset or in pain.
保持冷靜
Even after losing the game, Brian kept a stiff upper lip.
My grandmother always kept a stiff upper lip during hard times.
Used to say that many things can go wrong before a plan is completed, so nothing is certain until it actually happens.
事情往往功虧一簣
He was sure he'd win, but there's many a slip 'twixt cup and lip.
Remember, there's many a slip 'twixt cup and lip, so don't celebrate yet.
lip — 動詞
1. to press or move your lips lightly against something or someone, usually as a ge
輕吻；輕碰
用嘴唇輕碰表示愛意或敬意
to press or move your lips lightly against something or someone, usually as a gentle sign of love or respect.
Beatriz gently lipped her grandmother's forehead before leaving for the airport.
Beatriz 去機場前輕輕吻了祖母的額頭。
pattern: lip + body part (forehead, cheek)
Jenna gently lipped her daughter's cheek before tucking her into bed.
Jenna 在幫女兒蓋好被子前，輕輕吻了她的臉頰。
pattern: lip + body part (cheek, forehead)
The mother lipped her baby's cheek and whispered goodnight.
媽媽輕吻了寶寶的臉頰，小聲說了聲晚安。
Gita lipped her grandmother's forehead and whispered a blessing before the ceremony.
Gita 在儀式開始前輕吻了祖母的額頭，低聲說了一句祝福的話。
文法句型
lip + object (a person or thing)
用法筆記
This sense is less common in everyday speech; speakers usually say 'kiss' or 'brush [one's] lips against' instead. It appears more often in literary or formal descriptions.
常見錯誤
2. to speak words, especially in a quiet, barely audible way.
低聲說出
輕聲或吃力地說出話語
to speak words, especially in a quiet, barely audible way.
Too tired to argue, Dario merely lipped a quiet apology and turned away.
Dario 累得不想爭論，只低聲說了一句抱歉，便轉身走開了。
pattern: lip + direct speech (apology, prayer, words)
The old man lay in bed, lipping a prayer that only he could hear.
老人躺在床上，喃喃唸著只有他自己聽得見的祈禱詞。
Folake lipped a few words of thanks before running onto the stage.
Folake 低聲說了幾句謝謝，然後跑上了舞臺。
Joshua stood in the back, lipping the lyrics to his favorite song.
Joshua 站在教室後方，小聲跟著他喜歡的歌哼唱。
- shout
opposite volume of speech
文法句型
lip + speech / words
用法筆記
This sense is rare and primarily found in literary or poetic writing. In everyday English, speakers use 'murmur', 'whisper', or 'mouth' instead.
常見錯誤
lip — 構詞成分
1. relating to fat or fatty tissue in the body; used in medical and scientific term
脂肪的
與脂肪有關的醫學前綴
relating to fat or fatty tissue in the body; used in medical and scientific terms about fat removal or fat processing.
Owen decided to have liposuction to remove extra fat from his stomach area.
Owen 決定做抽脂手術，去除腹部多餘的脂肪。
example compound: liposuction
Tomás asked the doctor whether the lipolysis in his blood test meant his fat cells were shrinking.
Tomás 問醫生，血液檢查的脂肪分解數據是否代表他的脂肪細胞正在縮小。
example compound: lipolysis
Anong's eyes widened when the nurse showed her how lipoproteins had built up in her arteries.
護理師向 Anong 顯示她的動脈裡堆積了多少脂蛋白時，她驚訝地睜大了眼睛。
example compound: lipoproteins
A lipoma is a harmless lump of fatty tissue that grows under the skin.
脂肪瘤是一種長在皮下的良性脂肪組織團塊。
example compound: lipoma
文法句型
lip- + noun (medical term)
用法筆記
This combining form comes from Greek 'lipos' meaning 'fat'. It is unrelated to the English word 'lip' (mouth part). It appears in medical terms such as liposuction (fat removal surgery), lipolysis (fat breakdown), lipoma (a fatty lump), and lipoprotein (a fat-protein molecule).
常見錯誤
同根字
- lips複數名詞A2
- lipped形容詞B2
- lip-構詞成分C1
- lip balm名詞B1
- lip gloss名詞B1
- lipstick名詞B1
- lip service名詞B2
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- lip balm
- lip gloss
- lipstick
- lip service
- lip sync
- lip reading
- upper lip
- lower lip
常用片語
- bite your lip
- lick your lips
- pursed lips
- parted lips
- chapped lips
- stiff upper lip
- give someone lip
- take lip from someone
介系詞搭配
- on the lips
- on everyone's lips
- through lipless teeth