hunks

hunks — noun

1. an amount of something, typically food, that is thick and solid because it has b

1.名詞B1
釋義

an amount of something, typically food, that is thick and solid because it has been cut or torn from a larger whole

例句

Rin tore off a large hunk of bread and dipped it into the warm soup.

hunk + of + [food]: describes a thick piece of bread

Ignacio sliced a thick hunk of cheese and placed it on the wooden board.

同義詞
  • chunk

    the most common synonym; a chunk can be any shape, while a hunk suggests a thicker, more substantial piece

  • lump

    more irregular in shape and often softer or less precisely formed than a hunk

  • slice

    a thin, flat piece cut from a larger object, unlike a thick hunk

反義詞
  • crumb

    a very small, broken-off piece, the opposite of a large thick piece

  • sliver

    a small, thin, narrow piece, contrasting with a thick hunk

文法句型

hunk + of + [food]

常見錯誤

❌He gave me a slice of cake.' (when you mean a thick piece)
✅He gave me a hunk of cake.
💡a slice is thin and even; a hunk is thick and often uneven.

2. a man who is tall, strong, and physically attractive, usually with a muscular bo

2.名詞B2
釋義

a man who is tall, strong, and physically attractive, usually with a muscular body — for example, a film star or a sports player who is admired for his looks

例句

The lifeguard was a tall, muscular hunk who drew stares from everyone at the pool.

adjective + hunk: tall, muscular hunk

Élise's friends teased her for her crush on the hunk next door.

同義詞
  • stud

    more vulgar and sexually suggestive; considered slang and potentially offensive

  • heartthrob

    refers specifically to a celebrity who is extremely attractive, often a singer or actor

  • Adonis

    literary or dramatic comparison to the mythical figure; less common in everyday speech

文法句型

often used in: [adjective] + hunk

用法筆記

This sense is used in informal conversation and can sound admiring, slightly humorous, or teasing depending on the context. It is not typically used in formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌She met a handsome hunk at the conference.' (in a formal context)
✅She said there was a real hunk at the conference.
💡'hunk' is informal; use 'handsome man' for formal situations.