collar
collar — 名詞
1. the fabric part of a garment that encircles your neck, often made from a separat
衣領
衣服上圍繞脖子的部分
the fabric part of a garment that encircles your neck, often made from a separate section that folds over, stands up, or lies flat.
Theo straightened his shirt collar before walking into the interview room.
Theo 在走進面試室前整了整自己的襯衫衣領。
collocation: straighten one's collar
Leila's dress had a white collar with small blue flowers sewn onto it.
Leila 的洋裝有一個白色衣領，上面縫著藍色小花。
collocation: white collar / embroidered collar
Yusuf found a stain on his collar after lunch and tried to wipe it off.
Yusuf 發現午餐後衣領上有塊污漬，趕緊把它擦掉。
This old jacket has a thick collar you turn up to keep your neck warm.
這件舊外套有厚衣領，可以翻起來保暖脖子。
Aiko sewed a new collar onto her blouse after the old one wore out.
Aiko 在舊衣領磨損後，為她的罩衫縫上了一個新衣領。
- neckband
a narrower strip of fabric forming the neck of a garment, less likely to fold over than a collar
常見錯誤
2. a band made of leather, nylon, or similar material fastened around a pet's neck
項圈
套在動物脖子上的皮帶或繩圈
a band made of leather, nylon, or similar material fastened around a pet's neck to allow the owner to control, identify, or restrain it.
Ravi put a new collar on his dog with a tag showing the dog's name.
Ravi 給他的狗戴上了一個有名字標籤的新項圈。
collocation: put a collar on [pet]
The Watanabe family's cat wears a collar with a bell that rings when it walks.
渡邊家的貓戴著一個有小鈴鐺的項圈，走路時會發出聲音。
collocation: wear a collar with a bell
Mira bought a bright red collar for her puppy to be seen at night.
Mira 為她的小狗買了一個亮紅色項圈，讓小狗在晚上能被看見。
Make sure the collar is not too tight — you should fit two fingers under it.
確保項圈不要太緊——你應該可以塞進兩根手指。
用法筆記
Subject of the verb put or wear is typically the pet owner. The collar itself is also the subject when describing its features: 'a collar with a bell/tag'.
常見錯誤
3. a short necklace that fits closely around the neck, often made of precious metal
頸鍊
緊貼頸部的短項鍊
a short necklace that fits closely around the neck, often made of precious metal or decorated with gems.
Priya wore a pearl collar that fit closely around her neck at the party.
Priya 在派對上戴了一條緊貼脖子的珍珠頸鍊。
collocation: pearl collar / fit closely
The jewellery shop sells silver collars set with small bright diamonds.
這家珠寶店販售鑲有小鑽石的銀製頸鍊。
collocation: silver collar set with diamonds
Hana received a gold collar with a simple clasp for her birthday.
Hana 生日時收到了一條有著簡約扣環的金色頸鍊。
A diamond collar can be very expensive but adds elegance to any evening dress.
鑽石頸鍊雖然價格不菲，但能為任何晚裝增添優雅氣息。
用法筆記
Unlike a general necklace which can hang loosely, a collar-style necklace is specifically short and sits snugly against the neck. Also called a 'choker' in fashion contexts.
4. a differently coloured band of fur, hair, or feathers encircling the neck area o
頸圈
動物脖子上顏色不同的區域
a differently coloured band of fur, hair, or feathers encircling the neck area of certain animals or birds and used as a distinguishing feature between species.
The robin has an orange collar that makes it easy to spot in the garden.
這隻知更鳥有橙色的頸圈，在花園裡很容易看到。
collocation: bright orange collar
That breed of dog has a white collar against its dark brown coat.
那個品種的狗在深棕色毛皮上有白色頸圈。
pattern: 'has a [colour] collar' for describing markings
The bird's black collar stands out clearly against its grey chest feathers.
這隻鳥的黑色頸圈與灰色胸羽形成鮮明對比。
You can tell this species apart by the yellow collar around its neck.
你可以透過脖子上的黃色頸圈來區分這個物種。
用法筆記
Common in birdwatching and wildlife guides. Distinguished from the ANIMAL STRAP sense (noun/2) because this is a natural colour marking, not a man-made accessory.
5. a ring-shaped piece of metal, rubber, or other strong material that fits around
套環
套在管子或機械零件上的環
a ring-shaped piece of metal, rubber, or other strong material that fits around a pipe, shaft, or mechanical part to connect, support, or seal it.
The plumber tightened the metal collar around the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
水電工把廚房漏水的水管上的金屬套環鎖緊了。
collocation: tighten a metal collar around [pipe]
A rubber collar is often used to join two sections of a drainage system.
橡膠套環常用來連接排水系統的兩個管段。
pattern: passive 'is used to' for describing function
The engineer checked the steel collar that holds the rotating shaft in place.
工程師檢查了固定旋轉軸的鋼製套環。
The pipe burst because the collar connecting the two sections was loose.
水管爆裂是因為連接兩個管段的套環鬆脫了。
用法筆記
Most common in engineering, plumbing, and automotive contexts. In technical writing, also called a 'coupling collar' or 'shaft collar' depending on the application.
collar — 動詞
1. to fit a collar onto the neck of a pet or wild animal, for control, identificati
戴項圈
為動物戴上項圈
to fit a collar onto the neck of a pet or wild animal, for control, identification, or research tracking.
Diego collared his new puppy before letting it run in the garden.
Diego 在讓他的新小狗在花園裡跑之前，先給牠戴上了項圈。
collocation: collar [pet] before letting it [do something]
The research team collared six wolves to track their movements across the forest.
研究團隊給六隻狼戴上了項圈，以追蹤他們在森林中的動向。
collocation: collar [wild animals] for tracking
Una collared the dog as soon as it stepped out of the car.
Una 一看到那隻狗下車，就給牠戴上了項圈。
Vets collared the injured fox before treating its wounded leg.
獸醫在治療受傷狐狸的腿之前，先給牠戴上了項圈。
- put a collar on
a longer phrasal equivalent; less formal than 'collar'
文法句型
collar + animal
用法筆記
Frequently passive: 'The wolf was collared for tracking.' The object is always an animal — never a person for this sense.
2. to approach and detain a person who is about to leave, in order to speak with th
攔住
攔住某人與其交談
to approach and detain a person who is about to leave, in order to speak with them, especially when they seem busy.
The reporter collared the mayor after the press conference ended.
記者在記者會結束後攔住了市長。
collocation: collar [person] after [event]
Amara collared her brother in the hallway to ask about the weekend trip.
Amara 在走廊攔住她哥哥，詢問週末出遊的計劃。
pattern: collar + person + to-infinitive
Kofi collared the teacher after class to discuss his exam results.
Kofi 下課後攔住老師，討論他的考試成績。
A stranger collared me outside the station to ask for directions to the museum.
一個陌生人在車站外攔住我，詢問去博物館的方向。
- buttonhole
a less common synonym with the same meaning; slightly more formal
- stop
more general; lacks the implication of catching someone who is in a hurry
文法句型
collar + person
collar + person + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Distinguish from ARREST sense (verb/3): this sense does not involve crime or force — the person could be a colleague, friend, or public figure. The purpose is always conversation, not detention.
常見錯誤
3. to catch and hold a person believed to have committed a crime, especially in a s
逮捕
逮捕嫌犯或罪犯
to catch and hold a person believed to have committed a crime, especially in a sudden or forceful way.
Police collared the burglars as they tried to escape through the back door.
警方在竊賊試圖從後門逃逸時逮捕了他們。
collocation: police collar [criminals]
The detective collared the suspect after months of careful investigation.
偵探經過數月的仔細調查，終於逮捕了嫌疑犯。
collocation: detective collars suspect
Security guards collared the shoplifter before she could reach the exit doors.
警衛在她抵達出口前逮捕了那名順手牽羊的竊賊。
Customs officers collared the smuggler at the border checkpoint last night.
海關人員昨晚在邊境檢查站逮捕了一名走私犯。
- release
to let someone go after being detained
文法句型
collar + criminal/suspect
用法筆記
Informal alternative to 'arrest'. Most common in news headlines and spoken police reports. In formal legal writing, 'arrest' is preferred.
常見錯誤
4. to take or get something quickly and eagerly for yourself, especially before oth
搶到
搶先取得想要的東西
to take or get something quickly and eagerly for yourself, especially before other people can get it.
Nadia managed to collar the last two tickets for the concert on Friday.
Nadia 成功搶到了週五演唱會的最後兩張票。
collocation: collar the last [items]
Who collared the best office desk before anyone else arrived this morning?
今天早上是誰搶在其他同事之前佔到了最好的辦公桌？
informal register in questions
Bao collared the front-row seat by arriving at the theatre an hour early.
Bao 提前一小時到達劇院，搶到了第一排的座位。
The marketing team collared the biggest advertising budget this year.
行銷團隊今年搶到了最大筆的廣告預算。
- miss
to fail to get something before others
文法句型
collar + thing (ticket, seat, position, budget)
用法筆記
Always implies quick action and a limited resource. Object is typically something desirable that others also want: tickets, seats, positions, budgets, opportunities.