lug
lug — verb
- lugpresent simple I / you / we / they
- lugshe / she / it
- luggedpast simple
- lugging-ing form
1. to hold and move something heavy by carrying or pulling it, especially when the
to hold and move something heavy by carrying or pulling it, especially when the effort makes the task feel inconvenient or tiring
Tomás lugged his heavy toolbox up three flights of stairs to the apartment.
lug + heavy object + up [stairs/steps]
Jessica had to lug three bags of groceries home from the market in the rain.
The band members lugged their equipment into the van after the show.
Why do you always lug that heavy camera everywhere you go?
文法句型
lug + noun phrase + adverb/preposition phrase
用法筆記
Common in informal speech. The focus is on the effort or inconvenience of carrying something, not on the method (carrying, pulling, dragging are all possible).
常見錯誤
lug — noun
- lugsingular
- lugsplural
1. an ear — used in Scottish and Northern English regional speech, often referring
an ear — used in Scottish and Northern English regional speech, often referring to an animal's ear
The dog's lugs perked up when Hamza opened the refrigerator door.
usually plural in animal descriptions
Nora pulled her wool hat down over her lugs to keep warm.
Hui could feel her lugs turning red from the cold winter wind.
The old cat flicked one lug when Adina called her name.
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form lugs. Not used in formal writing or standard American English.
2. a raised or projecting part on an object, designed for gripping or for joining p
a raised or projecting part on an object, designed for gripping or for joining pieces together
The plastic container has two lugs on the sides so you can grip it easily.
lug(s) + on + [object] + for + [purpose]
One of the lugs on the battery terminal had snapped off, so the wire came loose.
Align the plastic lugs on the lid with the slots on the jar before twisting it shut.
Each shelf bracket has two metal lugs that fit into the wall clips.
- tab
a smaller, flatter protrusion; used especially on packaging and cans
- projection
more general and more formal; not specific to carrying or fixing
用法筆記
Common in technical contexts — describing hardware, packaging, electrical components, and mechanical parts.
3. a man who is clumsy, slow to understand, or socially awkward
a man who is clumsy, slow to understand, or socially awkward
Niran felt like a complete lug when he accidentally knocked over the display shelf.
feel like a + [adjective] + lug
Adaeze explained the plan twice, but her brother stood there like a lug.
Hui's uncle is a nice enough lug, but he always says the wrong thing at dinner.
Tomás felt like a lug when he could not figure out the simple card game.
用法筆記
Mildly derogatory but often used half-jokingly. Less harsh than 'idiot' or 'fool'.
4. a friendly or affectionate way to address a man, used when you feel fond of him
a friendly or affectionate way to address a man, used when you feel fond of him despite his faults
Erik hugged his younger brother and said, 'Don't worry about it, you big lug.'
affectionate address: you [adjective] lug
Ayesha shook her head and smiled at Aaron. 'You silly lug,' she said gently.
'Get up here and help me, you big lug,' Camille called to her husband from the ladder.
Jessica wrapped her arms around her brother. 'Thanks, you old lug,' she whispered.
用法筆記
Only used in direct address or as a predicate ('you X lug'). The tone is warm and teasing, never truly insulting.