goose
goose — noun
1. a fairly big bird that lives near water and has webbed feet and a slightly curve
a fairly big bird that lives near water and has webbed feet and a slightly curved long neck; also the meat of this bird when cooked and eaten.
Every autumn, Sari watches V-shaped flocks of wild geese honking loudly as they fly south across the vast lake.
plural form: geese; collocation: flock of geese
The farmer raised over twenty geese on his small farm near the river.
Defne roasted a goose for the family holiday dinner last December.
A loud honk from the goose warned the children to stay away from its nest.
At the restaurant, Joon ordered sliced roast goose served with a glossy dark plum sauce and steamed vegetables.
文法句型
a goose / the goose / geese (plural)
goose (as uncountable meat)
用法筆記
The irregular plural is geese, not gooses. When referring to the meat (uncountable), there is no plural form: 'We had goose for dinner.'
常見錯誤
2. a person who behaves in a foolish or silly way, often in a harmless or amusing m
a person who behaves in a foolish or silly way, often in a harmless or amusing manner.
Reuben felt like a complete goose after locking his keys inside the car.
"feel like a goose" = feel foolish
Don't be such a goose — the train always stops at the main station.
Christopher called himself a goose for forgetting his best friend's birthday.
My grandmother called me a silly goose every time I tripped over nothing.
- genius
someone very intelligent, the opposite of a fool
文法句型
a goose (referring to a person)
用法筆記
This sense is mild and often affectionate — calling someone a goose is less harsh than calling them a fool or an idiot. Frequently used in the fixed phrase 'silly goose.'
常見錯誤
goose — verb
1. to press, poke, or squeeze someone's bottom, usually as a sudden playful or unwa
to press, poke, or squeeze someone's bottom, usually as a sudden playful or unwanted action.
The comedian goosed his partner during the sketch and the audience roared with laughter.
Sana felt someone goose her in the crowded train and turned around angrily.
informal: unwanted physical act in public
Liam sneaked up behind his older brother and goosed him, making the boy jump and yelp in surprise.
During the school trip, Priya goosed her friend who was drinking, and he sputtered loudly.
文法句型
goose + someone
用法筆記
This verb is informal and can be seen as rude or even offensive depending on the situation. It may be considered sexual harassment if done without consent in a real (non-comedic) context.
常見錯誤
2. to make an engine or vehicle suddenly go faster by pressing the accelerator hard
to make an engine or vehicle suddenly go faster by pressing the accelerator hard or increasing power quickly.
Caio goosed the engine and the old truck lurched forward up the steep hill.
collocation: goose the engine
The film director goosed the crew into finishing the final scene before sunset.
Maja goosed the accelerator and the car shot past the slow-moving lorry.
With a quick press, Gabriela goosed the motor and sped away from the traffic lights.
- slow
to reduce speed or activity
文法句型
goose + something (engine / accelerator / person)
用法筆記
This verb is informal and most commonly describes pressing a vehicle's accelerator pedal to gain speed quickly. It can also be used figuratively for urging people or projects to move faster.