corner
corner — 名詞
1. the point or place where two lines, edges, walls, or roads come together, formin
角落；轉角
兩條線、牆面或街道相接處
the point or place where two lines, edges, walls, or roads come together, forming an angle.
The bakery is on the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue.
那家麵包店就在Main Street 和 Park Avenue 的轉角處。
preposition pattern: on the corner of [street A] and [street B]
Arjun bumped his knee against the corner of the coffee table.
Arjun 的膝蓋撞到了茶几的邊角。
A small lamp sat in the corner of the living room.
客廳的角落放著一盞小檯燈。
The bus slows down every time it approaches a sharp corner.
公車每到一個急轉彎就會減速。
Fold the paper so that the two corners meet exactly.
把紙對摺，讓兩個角精準地對齊。
常見錯誤
2. a secluded or distant section within a bigger place, especially one that is not
偏遠處
大區域中安靜或偏遠的小角落
a secluded or distant section within a bigger place, especially one that is not often seen or visited.
The temple sits in a quiet corner of the old city.
那座寺廟坐落在古城一個安靜的角落。
quiet corner of [place]
Élise found a shady corner of the park to read her book.
Élise 在公園裡找到一個陰涼的角落看書。
The war reached even the most remote corners of the country.
戰爭甚至蔓延到了該國最偏遠的角落。
Chidi collects stamps from every corner of the world.
Chidi 收集來自世界各個角落的郵票。
We found a hidden corner of the beach that tourists never visit.
我們在海灘上找到一處連觀光客都沒去過的隱密角落。
- nook
cozier, more sheltered, often implies a small recess or alcove
- remote area
more formal; emphasises distance rather than quietness
- faraway place
less precise; suggests emotional distance as well as physical
用法筆記
Often used in the pattern 'every corner of [place]' to mean 'every part of'.
3. in football (soccer) and hockey, a set piece delivered from one of the field's c
角球
足球與曲棍球中從球場角落開出的自由球
in football (soccer) and hockey, a set piece delivered from one of the field's corners to resume play after the defending side caused the ball to cross its own goal line.
United scored from a corner in the final minute of the match.
曼聯在比賽最後一分鐘靠角球得分。
The referee awarded a corner after the defender touched the ball last.
裁判判定角球，因為防守球員是最後觸球的人。
passive: awarded a corner
Renata took the corner, and the striker headed the ball into the net.
Renata 開出角球，前鋒用頭頂進球門。
Their team has a tall player who is dangerous at corners.
他們隊有個高大的球員，在角球進攻時很有威脅。
- corner kick
the full term used in football
- penalty corner
the hockey equivalent
用法筆記
Also called a 'corner kick' in football. In hockey it is called a 'corner hit' or 'penalty corner'. Not used in American football or basketball.
常見錯誤
4. either first base or third base — the two bases that sit at the outer ends of th
壘包
棒球中的一壘或三壘
either first base or third base — the two bases that sit at the outer ends of the infield in baseball.
The runner on first was picked off by the pitcher.
一壘上的跑者被投手牽制出局。
Good teams need strong players at both corner positions.
好的球隊在兩個邊角守備位置都需要強將。
collocation: corner positions in baseball
Lakshmi played third base and handled every ground ball cleanly.
Lakshmi 守三壘，每一顆滾地球都接得很乾淨。
The coach moved the shortstop to a corner position for better reach.
教練把游擊手調到邊角守備位置以擴大防守範圍。
用法筆記
Typically used in the phrases 'corner infielder' (first or third baseman) or 'corner base.' Not used for second base.
5. one of the four posts and the area around it in a boxing ring; also used to refe
拳擊角落
拳擊臺角落及其教練團隊
one of the four posts and the area around it in a boxing ring; also used to refer to the trainers and assistants who support a boxer between rounds.
The boxer returned to his corner after the bell rang.
鈴聲響起後，拳擊手回到了他的角落。
Her corner threw in the towel to stop the fight in the eighth round.
她的教練團隊在第八回合扔毛巾棄賽。
possessive: [person]'s corner = their team of supporters
The trainer climbed into the ring and gave instructions from the corner.
教練爬上拳擊臺，在角落給出指示。
Between rounds, the corner man wiped the boxer's face with a cold towel.
回合之間，角落助理用冰毛巾擦拭拳擊手的臉。
用法筆記
When used to mean 'supporters' — 'her corner' — it extends figuratively to any situation where someone backs a person (see idiom 'in someone's corner').
6. a situation in which it is very hard to escape or find a good solution.
困境
難以逃脫或解決的困窘處境
a situation in which it is very hard to escape or find a good solution.
After losing his job and his home, Brian felt he was in a corner.
失去工作又沒了房子之後，Brian 覺得自己陷入困境。
in a corner = in a difficult position
The government is in a tight corner over rising housing costs.
政府因為房價飆升而陷入困境。
tight corner = especially difficult situation
Their dishonest deals have painted them into a corner.
他們的不誠實交易讓自己陷入了死胡同。
The company found itself in a corner when the supplier suddenly quit.
供應商突然退出後，公司發現自己進退兩難。
- predicament
more formal; can imply a difficult choice rather than trapped
- pickle
informal; suggests a mildly embarrassing or humorous difficulty
- fix
informal; 'in a fix' is lighter than 'in a corner'
用法筆記
Frequently appears in fixed expressions: 'in a tight corner', 'paint oneself into a corner', 'back someone into a corner'. The verb 'corner' (verb sense 2) describes the action of forcing someone into this situation.
常見錯誤
7. a situation where a person or company controls enough of a product or resource t
壟斷
控制商品供應以操縱價格
a situation where a person or company controls enough of a product or resource to influence its price.
The investor tried to get a corner on the wheat market.
那位投資者試圖壟斷小麥市場。
get/have a corner on the [commodity] market
The company has a corner on the supply of rare minerals used in electronics.
該公司壟斷了電子產品所需的稀有礦物供應。
The government stepped in when traders tried to establish a corner on rice.
當交易商試圖壟斷稻米時，政府出手干預。
A small group of investors nearly gained a corner on the cocoa trade that year.
一小群投資人那年差點壟斷了可可豆的交易。
- monopoly
stronger; implies exclusive control, while 'a corner' means dominant but not necessarily complete control
- stranglehold
more forceful; suggests the control is harmful or unfair
- free market
a market with no single dominant player
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the phrase 'have/get a corner on [something].' Related to verb sense 3 (corner the market).
corner — 動詞
1. to go around a bend in a road, especially in a vehicle; also describes how a veh
轉彎
車輛過彎時的操控表現
to go around a bend in a road, especially in a vehicle; also describes how a vehicle handles this movement, such as smoothly or with difficulty.
This sports car corners beautifully even on wet roads.
這輛跑車即使在濕滑路面上過彎也非常順暢。
corner + adverb of manner (beautifully, smoothly, badly)
The truck cornered slowly because it was carrying a heavy load.
那輛卡車因為載重過重，轉彎時速度很慢。
Bao's bicycle cornered sharply, throwing gravel into the air.
Bao 的腳踏車俐落地轉彎，揚起了一陣碎石。
The driver took the bend too fast and the vehicle did not corner safely.
司機過彎太快，車子沒能安全轉過去。
- turn
more general; 'corner' specifically suggests going around a bend at speed
文法句型
corner + adverb of manner
用法筆記
Almost always used with an adverb or adverbial phrase describing the quality of the turn. The subject is the vehicle, not the driver.
常見錯誤
2. to trap someone or something by blocking their way out, leaving them with no goo
逼入困境
迫使某人或動物陷入無法逃脫的處境
to trap someone or something by blocking their way out, leaving them with no good options for escape.
The police cornered the suspect in an alley behind the station.
警方在車站後的巷子裡困住了嫌犯。
cornered + in [location]
The cat was cornered by three aggressive dogs near the fence.
那隻貓被三隻兇猛的狗逼到了籬笆邊。
passive: be cornered by [someone/something]
Charlotte cornered her professor after class to ask about the assignment.
Charlotte 課後攔住教授，請教作業的問題。
The protesters felt cornered by the new laws that limited their rights.
抗議者覺得自己被限制權利的新法規逼得走投無路。
Kian cornered the thief in the basement and held him until help arrived.
Kian 在地下室堵住了小偷，一直等到救援趕來。
文法句型
corner + object
be cornered + preposition (in, into, against)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive (be/get cornered). The figurative use ('cornered by criticism', 'cornered by questions') is common in journalism and business.
常見錯誤
3. to gain control of the supply of a particular product or service so that you can
壟斷市場
控制產品供應以操縱價格
to gain control of the supply of a particular product or service so that you can set its price.
One tech company has cornered the market on smartphone chips.
一家科技公司壟斷了智慧型手機晶片的市場。
corner the market on [product]
A group of traders tried to corner the silver market by buying up the entire supply.
一群交易商試圖買斷所有白銀供應來壟斷市場。
The brand has almost cornered the luxury handbag market in Asia.
該品牌幾乎壟斷了亞洲的精品手提包市場。
The entire cocoa market was cornered by a single cartel.
整個可可市場曾被單一企業集團壟斷。
- monopolise
stronger; implies complete control rather than dominant control
- dominate
broader; can refer to market share without implying price control
- compete
to participate in a market without controlling it
文法句型
corner + the market + on [product]
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed expression 'corner the market'. When used without 'the market', it refers to noun sense 7 (have a corner on).
常見錯誤
corner — 形容詞
1. located at or near the place where two lines, walls, or streets meet.
轉角的
位於兩條線或街道交會處的
located at or near the place where two lines, walls, or streets meet.
The corner shop sells newspapers and cold drinks.
那家轉角商店賣報紙和冷飲。
corner shop = small shop on a street corner
Eric and Brooke bought a corner apartment with windows on two sides.
Eric 和 Brooke 買了一間兩面都有窗戶的轉角公寓。
The corner table by the window is the best spot in the restaurant.
窗邊的角落座位是餐廳裡最好的位置。
We met at our usual corner cafe on Saturday morning.
我們週六早上在常去的那家轉角咖啡館碰面。
The corner office on the top floor has a great view of the river.
頂樓的轉角辦公室可以看到美麗的河景。
- on the corner
a prepositional phrase used predicatively; 'corner' is only attributive
用法筆記
Used only attributively (before a noun). You cannot say 'the office is corner' — use 'on the corner' instead.
常見錯誤
2. designed or intended to be placed in or around the angle where two surfaces meet
角落專用的
設計來放在角落使用的
designed or intended to be placed in or around the angle where two surfaces meet.
We bought a corner shelf to hold small plants in the study.
我們買了一個角落層架來放書房裡的小盆栽。
The corner sofa fits perfectly into the alcove of the living room.
那張L型沙發剛好符合客廳凹室的形狀。
Reema installed corner guards on the kitchen counter to protect the edges.
Reema 在廚房流理臺裝了護角，保護邊緣不受撞擊。
A corner cabinet uses space that would otherwise be wasted.
角落櫃能利用原本會浪費掉的空間。
- L-shaped
describes shape rather than intended placement
用法筆記
Used for objects whose shape or purpose is specifically for corners. More common in home design and construction contexts.