sock
sock — noun
1. A soft item that goes on your foot and partly up your leg, typically worn inside
A soft item that goes on your foot and partly up your leg, typically worn inside a shoe.
Tanvi wore a pair of warm wool socks to keep her feet cosy.
pair of + socks for two matching items
The washing machine ate one of Jabari's blue socks.
Daichi put on his socks before lacing up his running shoes.
Beatrix found a hole in the toe of her favourite sock.
Ryan folded his clean socks and put them in the drawer.
- ankle sock
a short sock that reaches just above the ankle
- knee sock
a long sock that reaches up to the knee
- stocking
a long, thin sock that reaches the thigh, usually worn by women
文法句型
a pair of + socks
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'socks' when referring to the pair worn on both feet. A single item is 'a sock', but socks are typically bought and stored as 'a pair of socks'.
常見錯誤
2. A forceful hit delivered with the fist, especially to someone's face or body dur
A forceful hit delivered with the fist, especially to someone's face or body during a fight.
Tuan gave the robber a sock on the jaw that knocked him down.
give + someone + a sock + on + body part
Gabriel's opponent landed a heavy sock to his ribs during the fight.
Hamza's older brother threatened to give him a sock if he did not behave.
Selim took a sock to the stomach and doubled over in pain.
文法句型
give + noun + a sock
take + a + sock + to + body part
sock — verb
1. To strike someone strongly with a closed fist, typically during a physical fight
To strike someone strongly with a closed fist, typically during a physical fight or argument.
Élise was so angry that she socked him right in the face.
sock + someone + in + body part
Rafael socked the man who had pushed him at the bar.
Emily threatened to sock her brother if he touched her phone.
The boxer socked his opponent with a fast left hook to the chin.
文法句型
sock + someone + in/on + body part
sock + someone
用法筆記
Frequently used in informal speech to describe a single, sudden punch. Less common in formal writing, where 'strike' or 'punch' would be preferred.
2. In baseball, to strike the ball with great force, often sending it far across th
In baseball, to strike the ball with great force, often sending it far across the field or out of the stadium for a home run.
The batter socked the ball over the fence for a home run.
sock + the ball + over + [location]
The shortstop socked the pitch into deep centre field for a double.
The crowd cheered when the rookie socked a fastball into the stands.
The pitcher watched as the hitter socked his curveball over the wall.
文法句型
sock + the ball + adverbial (over/into/across)
用法筆記
Used primarily in baseball commentary or informal discussion of the sport. The object is typically the ball or a type of pitch (fastball, curveball, etc.).