bash
bash — verb
1. to strike a person or thing with a lot of force, often causing pain or damage
to strike a person or thing with a lot of force, often causing pain or damage
The metal gate bashed Liam on the shoulder as it swung back.
bash somebody on + body part
During the storm, branches bashed against the kitchen window all night.
bash against + object
Rosa bashed the old lock with a hammer, but it stayed shut.
Two boys bashed the door open before the smoke filled the hall.
The shopping cart bashed into a stack of paint cans.
文法句型
bash somebody on + body part
bash against something
bash something open
bash into something
用法筆記
Often appears with against, into, open, or in when the movement or result matters. It sounds rougher and more forceful than neutral hit.
常見錯誤
2. to speak or write about someone or something in a very harsh, attacking way
to speak or write about someone or something in a very harsh, attacking way
Radio hosts bashed the new fare rules before most riders read them.
bash + policy or rule
After the loss, fans bashed the coach on local message boards.
One columnist kept bashing the mayor for closing the night market.
At dinner, Uncle Ray bashed online classes without hearing Bram's view.
Several blogs bashed the film as soon as the trailer appeared.
文法句型
bash somebody
bash something
bash somebody for something
用法筆記
Usually takes a person, plan, company, team, or idea as its object. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is verbal or written attack, not physical impact.
常見錯誤
bash — noun
1. a lively informal celebration, especially a big one for a birthday or other spec
a lively informal celebration, especially a big one for a birthday or other special event
They rented a rooftop room for Nina's thirtieth birthday bash.
birthday bash
After the final game, the team held a beach bash by the pier.
hold a bash
The company skipped speeches and turned the launch into a street bash.
Neighbors could hear music from the garden bash until midnight.
Our class is planning a small farewell bash after the exam.
- party
the general word and less slangy
- celebration
can be more formal and less focused on fun
- do
informal British English for a social event
文法句型
a birthday bash
hold a bash
throw a bash
用法筆記
Common with words such as birthday, office, beach, and holiday. It is more casual and playful than the neutral word party.
常見錯誤
2. a hard hit or crash against something
a hard hit or crash against something
One bash from the ladder left a dent in the garage door.
one bash from + object
Ella gave the stuck drawer a bash with her fist.
give something a bash
The helmet saved Noah when he took a bash to the head.
A sudden bash on the window made the dog bark.
The box broke open after one hard bash against the floor.
- touch
suggests only light contact
文法句型
a bash on something
a bash to the head
give the door a bash
用法筆記
Often appears with on, to, or against to show where the impact landed. Distinguish from sense 3: here the word means a literal hit, not an attempt.
常見錯誤
3. an attempt to do something, especially when you are not sure yet that you can ma
an attempt to do something, especially when you are not sure yet that you can manage it
I've never baked bread before, but I'll have a bash this weekend.
have a bash
Mina had a bash at skiing on the practice slope.
have a bash at + -ing
The twins had a bash at fixing the old radio.
After watching one video, Leo gave sushi rolling a bash.
Even without music lessons, Carla had a bash at the piano.
文法句型
have a bash
have a bash at something
give something a bash
用法筆記
Usually appears in have a bash at or give something a bash. It is chiefly British and suggests trying something in a relaxed way, often for the first time.