bit
bit — 動詞
1. used as the past form of bite: put teeth into a person, animal, or thing, often
咬了
bite 的過去式,表示咬了
used as the past form of bite: put teeth into a person, animal, or thing, often causing pain or a mark.
The dog bit my shoe when I reached for its ball.
那隻狗在我伸手去拿牠的球時咬了我的鞋子。
bit + object directly
While opening the bag, Nina bit her lip and laughed.
Nina 開袋子時咬到了自己的嘴唇,然後笑了。
bit + body part by accident
The farm goose bit Ethan on the hand by the gate.
農場那隻鵝在大門旁咬了 Ethan 的手。
At lunch, Leo bit the apple again and juice ran down.
午餐時,Leo 又咬了一口蘋果,果汁流了下來。
The old cat bit when the vet touched its sore paw.
獸醫碰到那隻老貓發疼的腳掌時,牠就咬人了。
- nipped
suggests a quick, light bite
- chomped into
more informal and especially common for food
- clamped onto
stresses holding tightly after biting
文法句型
bit + [object]
bit + somebody + on + body part
bit when + clause
用法筆記
Only the simple-past form. After 'has', 'have', or 'had', use 'bitten' instead.
常見錯誤
bit — 名詞
1. one tiny piece from a bigger thing, or a little of a substance like food, paint,
一小塊;少量
某物的一小部分或一點點數量
one tiny piece from a bigger thing, or a little of a substance like food, paint, or paper.
Nina tore a bit off the bread and fed the ducks.
Nina 從麵包上撕下一小塊,拿去餵鴨子。
a bit of something physical
There is a bit of paint on your sleeve near the cuff.
你袖口附近沾到了一點油漆。
a bit of + uncountable noun
Grandpa added a bit more salt to the soup at dinner.
爺爺晚餐時又往湯裡加了少量的鹽。
Small bits of glass lay under the broken kitchen window.
破掉的廚房窗戶下面散落著一小塊一小塊的玻璃。
- whole
the complete thing, not just one small part
文法句型
a bit of + noun
bits of + plural noun
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'of' before food, materials, and other nouns. Use the plural 'bits' when talking about several tiny pieces. Distinguish from sense 6 (SOMEWHAT): sense 1 names a thing or amount, while sense 6 only changes degree.
常見錯誤
2. a short length of time or distance, treated as one small part of a wait, trip, o
一小段
短短的一段時間或距離
a short length of time or distance, treated as one small part of a wait, trip, or activity.
There is still a bit to walk before we reach the lake.
到湖邊前還要再走一小段路。
a bit to + verb
The nurse asked us to wait a bit outside the test room.
護士請我們在檢查室外再等一小段時間。
wait a bit
We walked a bit after lunch and found a quiet beach.
我們午餐後又走了一小段,找到了一片安靜的海灘。
The children played a bit before the school bell rang.
孩子們玩了一小段時間後,學校的鐘就響了。
- while
used more for time than distance
- short stretch
clear for journeys or periods, but less common in everyday speech
- moment
usually time only, not distance
- long way
a much greater distance or amount of time
文法句型
a bit to go
wait a bit
walk a bit
用法筆記
Common after verbs of movement, waiting, and activity. Sense 2 behaves like a small measured stretch of time or distance. Distinguish from sense 3 (FOR A WHILE), which appears in the fixed phrase 'for a bit', and from sense 4 (IN A MOMENT), which points forward from now.
3. used in the phrase 'for a bit' to mean for a short period of time.
一陣子
維持短短一段時間
used in the phrase 'for a bit' to mean for a short period of time.
Let's sit here for a bit and watch the fishing boats.
我們在這裡坐一陣子,看著漁船進出吧。
fixed phrase: for a bit
Mina stayed with her aunt for a bit after the surgery.
手術後,Mina 在阿姨家住了一陣子。
stay for a bit
The dog barked for a bit, then slept by the door.
那隻狗叫了一陣子,接著就在門邊睡著了。
After lunch, we rested for a bit under the pine trees.
午餐後,我們在松樹下休息了一陣子。
- for a while
near-equivalent and slightly more neutral
- briefly
more formal and usually used as an adverb, not in a fixed phrase
- for ages
informal; for a very long time
文法句型
for a bit
stay for a bit
sit for a bit
用法筆記
This sense is tied to the preposition 'for'. It describes how long something lasts. Distinguish from sense 4 (IN A MOMENT), which means after a short wait from now rather than during a short period.
常見錯誤
4. used in the phrase 'in a bit' to mean after a brief wait.
等一下
再過短時間
used in the phrase 'in a bit' to mean after a brief wait.
I'll call you back in a bit after the meeting ends.
會議一結束,我等一下就回電給你。
fixed phrase: in a bit
Dinner will be ready in a bit, so wash your hands.
晚餐等一下就好了,先去洗手。
be ready in a bit
The doctor will see Mira in a bit, once this patient leaves.
等一下這位病人離開後,醫生就會看 Mira。
We can open the gifts in a bit when Grandpa arrives.
等 Grandpa 到了,我們等一下就可以拆禮物。
- soon
broader and more neutral
- in a moment
often slightly more immediate
- later on
after a longer delay
文法句型
in a bit
back in a bit
ready in a bit
用法筆記
This sense looks forward from the present moment and is used with future actions. It normally follows 'in'. Distinguish from sense 3 (FOR A WHILE), which describes the length of an activity instead of when it will start.
常見錯誤
5. a limited amount of something unpleasant, such as trouble or disappointment, sai
小狀況;不順
少量、不嚴重的負面情況或失望
a limited amount of something unpleasant, such as trouble or disappointment, said in a way that makes it sound minor.
There was a bit of confusion at the station after the screen froze.
螢幕當掉後,車站現場一度有些混亂。
a bit of + negative noun
Losing the tickets caused a bit of trouble on concert night.
演唱會那晚把票弄丟,惹出了一點麻煩。
a bit of trouble
The cancelled concert brought a bit of disappointment to the fans.
演唱會取消,讓歌迷們有點小失望。
Monday was a bit of a mess after two trains were cancelled.
兩班火車停開後,星期一一早變得有點亂。
- help
something useful rather than troublesome
文法句型
a bit of trouble
a bit of confusion
a bit of a mess
用法筆記
Often used for a limited problem or disappointment rather than a major one. Distinguish from sense 7 (OF A PROBLEM): sense 5 points to a mild, real negative amount, while sense 7 uses the British pattern 'a bit of a ...' to make a quality sound quite strong.
6. to a small but noticeable degree.
有點;稍微
程度不大,但感覺得到
to a small but noticeable degree.
This jacket feels a bit tight across the shoulders.
這件外套穿起來肩膀那邊有點緊。
a bit + adjective
Ken spoke a bit more slowly so Grandma could follow.
Ken 說得稍微慢一點,好讓 Grandma 聽得懂。
a bit + comparative adverb
The room looked a bit darker after the heavy clouds came.
厚厚的雲飄來後,房間看起來暗了一點。
I am a bit worried about Leo walking home alone tonight.
想到 Leo 今晚要自己走回家,我有點擔心。
- very
shows a much stronger degree
文法句型
a bit + adjective
a bit + comparative
a bit + adverb
用法筆記
Very common before adjectives, adverbs, and comparative forms. It often softens a statement, especially with bad news or criticism. Distinguish from sense 5 (MILD NEGATIVE): sense 6 changes the degree of a word like 'cold' or 'slower', while sense 5 names an unpleasant thing or situation.
常見錯誤
7. used in British English, usually in 'a bit of a + singular noun', to say that so
挺;蠻
用於 a bit of a,口語表示相當
used in British English, usually in 'a bit of a + singular noun', to say that someone or something seems quite strongly like that thing, often in an unpleasant or difficult way.
The kitchen was a bit of a mess after the twins baked alone.
雙胞胎自己烤東西後,廚房挺亂的。
pattern: a bit of a + singular noun
Missing the last bus was a bit of a disaster for Priya.
錯過末班公車,對 Priya 來說真是場災難。
By noon, the school meeting was a bit of a battle over lunch rules.
到中午時,那場學校會議簡直成了場午餐規定大戰。
The new boots were a bit of a pain on the hill walk.
那雙新靴子在那趟爬山途中挺折磨人的。
Cooking for thirty guests was a bit of a challenge for Owen.
要煮三十人份的餐點,對 Owen 來說挺有挑戰的。
- slightly
shows a weaker degree than this emphatic noun pattern
文法句型
a bit of a + singular noun
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the pattern 'a bit of a + singular noun', especially with problems, surprises, or criticism. Distinguish from sense 6, which simply means 'slightly'.
常見錯誤
8. in small stages, with each stage adding a little more until a job is finished or
逐步
一點一點地慢慢進行
in small stages, with each stage adding a little more until a job is finished or a change is complete.
Bit by bit, Elena saved enough money to repair the roof.
Elena 逐步存夠了修屋頂的錢。
fixed phrase: bit by bit
The snowman melted bit by bit in the weak afternoon sun.
雪人在午後微弱的陽光下,一點一點地融化了。
Workers cleared the fallen tree bit by bit after the storm.
暴風雨過後,工人們一點一點地清掉倒下的樹。
Bit by bit, the shy puppy came closer to Noah's hand.
那隻害羞的小狗一點一點地靠近 Noah 的手。
After three piano lessons, Mei's confidence returned bit by bit.
上了三堂鋼琴課後,Mei 的信心一點一點地回來了。
- gradually
more neutral and less vivid
- little by little
very close in meaning and tone
- step by step
often stresses ordered stages rather than small amounts
- all at once
shows one sudden change instead of many small stages
文法句型
bit by bit
用法筆記
This is a fixed phrase. It usually describes slow progress, recovery, or damage happening in stages, not one sudden event.
常見錯誤
9. used after 'not' to show that there is no amount of a feeling, change, effect, o
完全不
一點也不;毫無
used after 'not' to show that there is no amount of a feeling, change, effect, or problem.
Ben wasn't a bit nervous before the school play started.
Ben 在學校話劇開始前完全不緊張。
not a bit + adjective
The soup didn't taste a bit better after we added salt.
加了鹽之後,湯喝起來完全沒有比較好。
Mira was not one bit afraid of the big farm dog.
Mira 對那隻大農場狗一點都不害怕。
The old map wasn't a bit useful in the dark forest.
那張舊地圖在黑暗的森林裡完全不管用。
Saoirse didn't mind a bit when Emma borrowed her red pen.
Emma 借走 Saoirse 的紅筆時,他一點也不介意。
- not at all
the closest general equivalent
- in no way
more formal
- absolutely not
stronger and often used as a full reply
- quite a bit
shows a large amount, not zero
- very much
shows a strong degree instead of none
文法句型
not a bit
not one bit + adjective
not mind a bit
用法筆記
Used after 'not', often before an adjective or adverb. Distinguish from sense 10, which means a large amount rather than zero amount.
常見錯誤
10. a fairly large amount, degree, distance, or length of time.
很多;不少
表示量、程度或時間不少
a fairly large amount, degree, distance, or length of time.
We walked quite a bit before we found the right beach.
我們走了很多路才找到對的海灘。
fixed phrase: quite a bit
Lena has changed quite a bit since primary school ended.
Lena 自從小學畢業後變了很多。
The price rose quite a bit after the festival began.
節慶開始後,價格漲了很多。
Grandpa still reads quite a bit on rainy Sunday afternoons.
Grandpa 在下雨的星期天下午還是會看不少書。
Ravi saved quite a bit by buying the tickets early.
Ravi 提早買票,省了不少錢。
- a lot
more general and common in all varieties
- considerably
more formal and often used before adjectives or changes
- plenty
more conversational and often stands alone
文法句型
quite a bit
a fair bit
verb + quite a bit
用法筆記
Often appears with 'quite', 'fair', or 'good'. It can describe amount, time, movement, change, or effort, and is stronger than sense 6 'slightly'.
常見錯誤
11. into many small broken parts after being torn, smashed, chewed, or otherwise bad
成碎片
變成很多小塊
into many small broken parts after being torn, smashed, chewed, or otherwise badly damaged.
The puppy chewed the newspaper to bits before sunrise.
小狗在天亮前把報紙咬成碎片。
damage verb + object + to bits
Falling ice smashed the flower pots to bits on the path.
掉落的冰塊把路上的花盆砸成碎片。
Dad tore the old receipt to bits and threw it away.
爸爸把那張舊收據撕成碎片後丟掉了。
The strong wind blew the paper kite to bits.
強風把那個紙風箏吹成碎片。
A truck ran over the toy train and crushed it to bits.
一輛卡車輾過玩具火車,把它壓成碎片。
- into pieces
a more neutral result phrase
- apart
can mean separated, but not always into many small parts
- to shreds
especially used for cloth, paper, or soft material
- intact
not broken or damaged into parts
文法句型
verb + something + to bits
用法筆記
Usually follows a verb of damage such as tear, smash, chew, blow, or crush. Distinguish from sense 12, where 'to bits' shows degree rather than physical pieces.
常見錯誤
12. used after some verbs to mean to a very great degree, especially with feelings s
得要命
表示程度非常強烈
used after some verbs to mean to a very great degree, especially with feelings such as love, delight, fear, or boredom.
Aunt May loves her rescue dog to bits.
Aunt May 愛她收養的狗愛得要命。
love + somebody/something + to bits
The thunder scared the children to bits during the picnic.
野餐時的雷聲把孩子們嚇得要命。
That long speech bored the class to bits after lunch.
那場冗長的演說讓全班午飯後無聊得要命。
The puppet show delighted Nina to bits at the town fair.
鎮上園遊會的木偶秀讓 Nina 開心得要命。
That sudden scream frightened the babysitter to bits.
那聲突然的尖叫把保母嚇得要命。
- very much
the nearest neutral equivalent
- enormously
more formal and often used in writing
- deeply
fits feelings such as love or regret, but not all verbs
- slightly
shows only a weak degree
- not at all
shows zero degree instead of a very strong one
文法句型
verb + somebody/something + to bits
love + somebody/something + to bits
用法筆記
Follows certain feeling verbs such as love, scare, bore, frighten, or delight. Distinguish from sense 11: here nobody is physically broken into pieces.
常見錯誤
13. the metal bar inside a horse's mouth that works with the reins, helping the ride
馬銜
裝在馬嘴裡供騎手控制的金屬件
the metal bar inside a horse's mouth that works with the reins, helping the rider steer and stop it.
Before the trail ride, Ava checked the bit and tightened the reins.
出發走山路前,Ava 檢查了馬銜,也拉緊了韁繩。
bit with reins before riding
The old horse shook its head when the cold bit touched its teeth.
冰冷的馬銜碰到牙齒時,那匹老馬甩了甩頭。
Mr. Lee changed the bit after the pony kept pulling hard.
那匹小馬一直猛拉,所以 Mr. Lee 換了馬銜。
Mud covered the bit, so Noah washed it at the stable tap.
馬銜沾滿了泥,所以 Noah 在馬廄水龍頭旁把它洗乾淨。
- bridle bit
a fuller horse-riding term for the same metal part
- mouthpiece
a broader word that can also be used for other equipment
文法句型
check the bit
change the bit
bit and reins
用法筆記
Usually appears with words like 'bridle', 'reins', and 'rider'. It names the metal piece in the horse's mouth, not the whole set of straps on the head.
14. one basic piece of digital data, with only two possible values: 0 and 1.
位元
只能是0或1的資料單位
one basic piece of digital data, with only two possible values: 0 and 1.
This sensor sends one bit for on and one for off.
這個感測器用一個位元表示開,再用一個位元表示關。
one bit = two-state value
Eight bits make one byte in most school coding lessons.
在多數學校的程式課裡,八個位元會組成一個位元組。
8 bits = 1 byte
The quiz app stores each yes-or-no answer as one bit of data.
這個問答 App 會把每個是非題答案存成一個位元。
A scratched disk can flip one bit and ruin the file.
磁碟刮傷可能讓某個位元翻轉,整個檔案就壞了。
- binary digit
the formal full name of this computing unit
- data unit
a broader explanatory phrase, not the exact technical label
文法句型
one bit
eight bits
bit of data
用法筆記
Often appears in technical phrases with numbers, especially '8 bits' and 'single bit'. Most learners meet this sense in explanations of data storage and coding.
常見錯誤
15. a coin worth only a little money, especially one used as loose change.
小硬幣
面額很小的硬幣
a coin worth only a little money, especially one used as loose change.
Grandpa dropped a bit into the tin for the church fund.
爺爺把一枚小硬幣投進教會募款罐裡。
drop a bit into a tin
The old shop still took bits for sweets and postcards.
那家老店賣糖果和明信片時,還收這種小硬幣。
Two rusty bits lay beside the station ticket machine.
售票機旁邊掉著兩枚生鏽的小硬幣。
Nora kept a few bits in her coat pocket for the bus.
Nora 為了搭公車,在外套口袋裡放了幾枚小硬幣。
- small coin
a direct everyday description
- loose change
broader and usually uncountable, referring to small money together
文法句型
drop a bit into
keep bits in a pocket
take bits for small items
用法筆記
Often appears in the plural when people talk about coins in a pocket, till, or tin. This sense is older or regional, not the normal modern everyday word for coins.
16. in older American use, a sum of 12.5 cents; two bits means twenty-five cents.
一角二分半
舊制中等於12.5美分的金額
in older American use, a sum of 12.5 cents; two bits means twenty-five cents.
My grandfather said the paper once cost two bits.
我爺爺說,以前報紙一份只賣兩 bit。
fixed expression: two bits
In the story, a shave cost a bit at the corner shop.
故事裡,在街角理髮店刮鬍子只要一角二分半。
a bit = 12.5 cents
At the history tour, the guide said one bit meant one eighth of a dollar.
在歷史導覽中,解說員說一個 bit 就是八分之一美元。
At the museum, a sign priced coffee at two bits.
博物館裡有塊牌子,把咖啡標價寫成兩 bit。
- twelve and a half cents
the modern explanatory wording for one bit
- eighth of a dollar
a more formal historical description
文法句型
one bit
two bits
cost two bits
用法筆記
Mostly historical or explanatory American use. It appears especially in old prices and in the fixed phrase 'two bits', where the whole phrase means twenty-five cents.
常見錯誤
17. the end piece of a drill or similar tool that cuts or makes holes.
鑽頭
工具上用來鑽孔或切削的部分
the end piece of a drill or similar tool that cuts or makes holes.
Dad fitted a new bit before drilling holes in the shelf.
爸爸在架子上鑽孔前,先裝上新的鑽頭。
fit a new bit before drilling
This stone can damage the bit on a garden drill.
這塊石頭可能會弄壞花園電鑽上的鑽頭。
Leah chose a wider bit to cut a larger hole.
Leah 選了較寬的鑽頭,好切出更大的孔。
The metal bit grew hot after ten minutes of drilling.
那個金屬鑽頭連鑽十分鐘後變得很燙。
文法句型
fit a new bit
wider bit
metal bit
用法筆記
Often short for 'drill bit' and usually follows size or shape words such as 'small', 'wide', or 'sharp'. It names the cutting end, not the whole machine.
常見錯誤
18. a brief comic scene or repeated joke in a show, film, or stage performance.
搞笑橋段
節目或戲裡逗笑觀眾的一小段表演
a brief comic scene or repeated joke in a show, film, or stage performance.
The crowd laughed hardest at the pirate bit near the end.
觀眾對接近尾聲的海盜搞笑橋段笑得最大聲。
bit as a comic scene
Her show opened with a clever bit about airport food.
她的表演一開場,就是一段調侃機場食物的搞笑橋段。
a bit about + topic
In the film, the hospital bit lasts only thirty seconds on screen.
在那部電影裡,醫院那段搞笑橋段在畫面上只維持三十秒。
The actors cut one bit because the joke slowed the play.
演員把其中一段搞笑橋段刪掉了,因為那個笑話拖慢了整齣戲。
文法句型
a bit about + topic
cut a bit
running bit
用法筆記
Common in talk about comedy and performance. Speakers use it for a short routine, a recurring joke, or one named part of a funny act.