dash
dash — 動詞
1. to move from one place to another very quickly, usually because you are in a hur
衝；奔
快速移動到某處
to move from one place to another very quickly, usually because you are in a hurry or need to do something urgently.
Lara dashed across the playground when the bell rang for lunch.
午餐鈴聲一響，Lara 就衝過操場。
dash + across [place] for urgent movement
Selim heard the thunder and dashed inside before the rain started.
Selim 聽到雷聲，在下雨前迅速衝進屋裡。
dash + inside/outside for shelter
The cat dashed under the sofa when the doorbell rang.
門鈴一響，貓就衝到沙發底下。
Mira dashed to the station but still missed her train by one minute.
Mira 衝到車站，但還是差一分鐘沒趕上火車。
Baraka dashed out of the room right after the meeting to take a call.
會議一結束，Baraka 就衝出房間去接電話。
- amble
walk slowly without urgency
文法句型
dash + adverb/preposition (across/into/out of/through)
用法筆記
Frequently followed by a direction word (across, into, out of, through, to) that tells where the movement goes. Unlike 'run,' dash always suggests a sense of urgency or purpose.
常見錯誤
2. to hit or knock an object violently, frequently resulting in damage or breakage.
猛撞；撞擊
用力撞擊，常造成破壞
to hit or knock an object violently, frequently resulting in damage or breakage.
Waves dashed against the rocks during the storm, sending spray into the air.
暴風雨中，海浪猛烈撞擊岩石，激起陣陣水花。
dash + against [surface] for forceful impact
Christopher accidentally dashed the glass vase against the table and it shattered.
Christopher 不小心把玻璃花瓶猛撞到桌上，花瓶碎了。
dash + object + against [surface]
The old wooden boat was dashed to pieces on the sharp coral reef.
那艘舊木船在尖銳的珊瑚礁上被撞得粉碎。
A wave dashed a pile of shells onto the beach during the high tide.
漲潮時，一個大浪將一堆貝殼衝到了沙灘上。
- tap
light, gentle contact
文法句型
dash + object + against/into + something
be dashed against/into
用法筆記
Common in literary or descriptive writing about weather and nature ('waves dashed,' 'rain dashed against'). The passive form 'be dashed against/into' is frequent when describing destruction of objects.
常見錯誤
3. to completely destroy or ruin someone's hopes, plans, or confidence, making them
毀滅；破壞
毀滅希望、夢想或計劃
to completely destroy or ruin someone's hopes, plans, or confidence, making them feel disappointed.
The injury dashed all hopes of Eri becoming a professional dancer.
那次受傷粉碎了 Eri 成為職業舞者的一切希望。
dash + all hopes of + [goal]
Bad weather dashed their plans for an outdoor wedding ceremony.
惡劣天氣毀滅了他們舉辦戶外婚禮的計劃。
dash + [someone's] plans
News of the budget cuts dashed the team's hopes for new laboratory equipment.
預算削減的消息粉碎了團隊添購新實驗設備的希望。
Joaquín's dream of studying abroad was dashed when his visa application was rejected.
Joaquín 的出國留學夢因為簽證被拒而破滅了。
- fulfil
make a dream or hope come true
文法句型
dash + someone's + hopes/dreams/plans
dash + all hope of + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Object is always an abstract noun or noun phrase (hopes, dreams, plans, spirits, confidence). Frequently used in the passive voice. Distinguish from verb sense 1 (GO QUICKLY) by the abstract object — you cannot dash hopes across a room.
常見錯誤
4. to add a small quantity of a liquid or powder to food or drink, usually to impro
摻入；添加
少量加入（尤指烹調）
to add a small quantity of a liquid or powder to food or drink, usually to improve its flavour.
Gita dashed a little soy sauce into the soup for extra flavour.
Gita 往湯裡加了一點醬油提味。
dash + [ingredient] + into [food]
Trang dashed some lemon juice over the grilled fish before serving it.
Trang 在上菜前把一些檸檬汁淋在烤魚上。
The recipe says to dash a pinch of salt into the egg mixture.
食譜上說要在蛋液中加入一小撮鹽。
Alessia dashed a splash of milk into her coffee and stirred it slowly.
Alessia 在咖啡裡加了一點牛奶，然後慢慢攪拌。
文法句型
dash + noun + into/over + food/drink
用法筆記
Primarily used in cooking contexts. The amount is always small and imprecise — unlike 'pour' or 'add,' which can be any quantity. The object is typically a small countable amount (a dash, a splash, a pinch) rather than a measured unit.
dash — 名詞
1. a sudden, quick movement from one place to another, usually to reach somewhere o
衝刺；狂奔
快速奔跑的動作
a sudden, quick movement from one place to another, usually to reach somewhere or escape something.
When the rain started, Eri made a dash for the nearest shop doorway.
開始下雨時，Eri 衝向最近的商店門口避雨。
make a dash for [place/shelter]
Jisoo made a dash to the post office before it closed at five o'clock.
Jisoo 在郵局五點關門前衝了過去。
make a dash to [destination]
There was a sudden dash for the exit when the fire alarm went off.
火災警報響起時，大家突然都衝向出口。
The goalkeeper made a desperate dash to stop the ball from crossing the line.
守門員拼命衝刺，試圖阻止球越過球門線。
文法句型
make a dash for [place]
a dash to [place]
用法筆記
Almost always follows 'make a dash' when describing a person's movement. The preposition 'for' indicates a destination or goal; 'to' indicates a place. The expression is also common in sports for a short burst of speed.
常見錯誤
2. a competition in which runners cover a brief distance, usually 100 or 200 metres
短跑
短距離賽跑
a competition in which runners cover a brief distance, usually 100 or 200 metres, at maximum speed.
Lara won the 100-metre dash at the school sports day with a new record.
Lara 在學校運動會上以新紀錄贏得一百公尺短跑冠軍。
[distance]-metre dash — race format
The relay dash requires four runners to pass a baton between them.
接力短跑需要四名跑者互相傳遞接力棒。
Baraka trained for months to improve his time in the 200-metre dash.
Baraka 訓練了好幾個月，只為了提升兩百公尺短跑的成績。
The Olympic 100-metre dash is one of the most-watched events in athletics.
奧運一百公尺短跑是田徑項目中最受關注的賽事之一。
- marathon
a long-distance race of 42 kilometres
文法句型
[number]-metre dash
the 100-metre dash
用法筆記
Almost always used with a specific distance (100-metre dash, 200-metre dash). In athletics events, 'dash' is the standard term for short sprints. Distinguish from noun sense 1 (QUICK RUN) by the competitive context.
常見錯誤
3. a long horizontal mark (— or –) that writers place between words or clauses to i
破折號
句子中表示停頓或分隔的符號
a long horizontal mark (— or –) that writers place between words or clauses to indicate a pause, add a comment, or set off a new thought.
Use a dash — like this — to add extra information in the middle of a sentence.
用破折號——像這樣——在句子中間補充額外資訊。
dash — ... — for parenthetical information
The writer used dashes instead of brackets throughout the article for a more natural flow.
那位作家在整篇文章中使用破折號而非括號，讓行文更流暢自然。
A dash can show a sudden change of thought in the middle of a sentence.
破折號可以表示句子中思路的突然轉折。
In typing, an em dash is longer than a hyphen and has different uses.
打字時，全形破折號比連字號長，兩者用法也不同。
- hyphen
shorter line (-) used to join words, not separate clauses
文法句型
use a dash
separated by a dash
用法筆記
Do not confuse with 'hyphen' (-), which is shorter. The em dash (—) is used for breaks in thought; the en dash (–) is used for number ranges. In informal writing, some people type two hyphens (--) instead of a dash.
常見錯誤
4. in Morse code, the extended signal — a longer beep or flash — that combines with
劃；長信號
摩斯密碼中的長信號
in Morse code, the extended signal — a longer beep or flash — that combines with shorter dots to spell letters and words.
In Morse code, a dash lasts three times longer than a dot does.
在摩斯密碼中，一個劃（dash）的長度是點（dot）的三倍。
dash vs dot duration in Morse code
The sailor sent a message with dots and dashes on his radio.
老水手用無線電以點和劃的模式發送了一則訊息。
dots and dashes — Morse code signals
Baraka learned to recognise the different patterns of dots and dashes in Morse code messages.
Baraka 學會辨識摩斯密碼訊息中點與劃的不同排列模式。
The emergency signal SOS is three dots, three dashes, and three dots.
緊急信號 SOS 由三點、三劃、三點組成。
- dot
the shorter signal in Morse code
文法句型
dots and dashes
用法筆記
Almost always occurs as part of the pair 'dots and dashes.' This sense is specialised and limited to Morse code contexts; most learners will encounter it in history or amateur radio lessons.
5. a tiny, roughly measured quantity of an ingredient that gives flavour to a dish
少許；少量
少量添加的東西，尤用於烹調
a tiny, roughly measured quantity of an ingredient that gives flavour to a dish or drink, or a small quality added to something abstract to make it more interesting.
Add a dash of cinnamon to the cake mixture for a warm, sweet taste.
在蛋糕混合物中加入少許肉桂，增添溫潤香甜的味道。
a dash of [spice/ingredient] in cooking
Selim likes his coffee with just a dash of milk and no sugar at all.
Selim 喜歡咖啡裡只加少量牛奶，完全不加糖。
A dash of lemon juice brightens the flavour of any grilled fish dish.
少許檸檬汁就能提升烤魚料理的風味。
Her speech had a dash of humour that kept the audience entertained throughout.
她的演講帶有一絲幽默，讓觀眾從頭到尾都聽得很開心。
- load
a large, vague amount
文法句型
a dash of [ingredient/flavour/quality]
用法筆記
Can be used literally (cooking, drinks) or figuratively (a dash of humour, a dash of colour). In recipes, a 'dash' is sometimes loosely defined as about 1/8 of a teaspoon, but it is not a precise measurement. Distinguish from verb sense 4 (ADD SMALL AMOUNT), where the verb describes the action of adding; here the noun is the amount itself.
常見錯誤
6. a combination of stylish appearance, energetic confidence, and natural charm in
氣派；時尚
風格與自信的結合
a combination of stylish appearance, energetic confidence, and natural charm in the way a person behaves or presents themselves.
Mira always dresses with dash and confidence, even on casual Fridays.
Mira 的穿著總是充滿氣派與自信，即使在休閒星期五也不例外。
with dash — manner adverb
The young designer showed real dash in her bold first fashion collection.
那位年輕設計師在她的第一款大膽時裝系列中展現了真正的時尚品味。
Christopher walked into the room with great dash and charmed everyone he met.
Christopher 氣宇軒昂地走進房間，贏得了在場每個人的好感。
Her bold use of colour gives the paintings a sense of dash and creative energy.
她大膽運用色彩，為畫作帶來一種氣派與創作活力的感覺。
- awkwardness
lack of grace or confidence
文法句型
with dash
have dash
用法筆記
Fairly formal or literary. Often paired with synonyms in lists ('dash and confidence,' 'dash and charm'). The related idiom 'cut a dash' (see idioms above) is more common in everyday British English for the same meaning of stylish appearance.
7. the flat surface inside a vehicle, situated behind the steering wheel, that hold
儀表板
車輛駕駛座前方的控制面板
the flat surface inside a vehicle, situated behind the steering wheel, that holds the speedometer, controls, and other driving instruments.
Selim glanced at the dash to check how much fuel was left in the tank.
Selim 看了一眼儀表板，確認油箱裡還剩多少油。
check the dash for information
A red warning light appeared on the car's dash during the long drive.
長途駕駛途中，車子的儀表板上亮起了一個紅色警示燈。
Trang left her sunglasses on the dash while she went into the shop.
Trang 進商店時把太陽眼鏡留在儀表板上。
The speedometer on the dash showed they were driving well over the speed limit.
儀表板上的時速表顯示他們的車速遠遠超過了速限。
- dashboard
the full, formal term; always appropriate
文法句型
on the dash
the car's dash
用法筆記
Shortened form of 'dashboard.' Very common in informal spoken English when referring to car interiors. The full word 'dashboard' is preferred in formal or written automotive contexts.
dash — 感嘆詞
1. a mild expression of annoyance, frustration, or disappointment, similar to 'damn
可惡；該死
表達輕微憤怒或不悅
a mild expression of annoyance, frustration, or disappointment, similar to 'damn' but much less offensive.
Dash it! I left my keys on the kitchen table and locked myself out.
可惡！我把鑰匙留在廚房桌上，把自己鎖在門外了。
Dash it! — set phrase for frustration
Oh dash! The cake has burned in the oven while I was on the phone.
噢，可惡！我在講電話的時候蛋糕在烤箱裡烤焦了。
Dash it all! I have missed the last train home by two minutes.
真該死！我差兩分鐘錯過了最後一班回家的火車。
Dash it! My phone battery died just as I needed to call a taxi.
可惡！我正需要叫計程車的時候，手機沒電了。
文法句型
Dash it!
Oh dash!
Dash it all!
用法筆記
Now considered old-fashioned and slightly quaint. Most commonly used by older British speakers or in historical fiction. Younger speakers typically use stronger or more modern expressions. Do not use in formal writing.