exit
exit — 感嘆詞
1. a word printed in a play script to tell an actor when to walk off the stage duri
退場
劇本中指示演員離開舞台
a word printed in a play script to tell an actor when to walk off the stage during a scene
The most famous stage direction in English literature is "Exit, pursued by a bear."
英國文學中最著名的舞台指示就是「Exit，pursued by a bear.」（退場，有熊追趕。）
classic Shakespearean stage direction
The script says "Exit" after each character finishes their final speech.
劇本上寫著，每個角色說完最後一句台詞後都要「退場」。
In the script for Act 1, the word "Exit" appears after the butler's final line.
在第一幕的劇本裡，「Exit」這個字出現在管家說完最後一句台詞之後。
The director wrote "Exit" beside each character who leaves in the final act.
導演在每個最後一幕離開房間的角色旁邊都寫了「Exit」。
用法筆記
This interjection appears only in printed play scripts and is not spoken aloud during a performance.
exit — 名詞
1. an opening or door that allows someone to leave a building, room, or large vehic
出口
離開建築物或車輛的通道
an opening or door that allows someone to leave a building, room, or large vehicle
The fire exit is at the back of the building near the kitchen.
消防逃生出口在大樓後面靠近廚房的地方。
collocation: fire exit
Otis stood by the exit and waved goodbye to each guest.
Otis 站在出口旁向每位來賓揮手道別。
Passengers must use the front exit when leaving the bus.
乘客必須使用前門出口下車。
Talia looked for an exit sign but could not see one in the dark room.
Talia 尋找出口標誌，但在漆黑的房間裡一個也看不到。
- entrance
the door or opening used to go into a place
常見錯誤
2. the moment when an actor walks off the stage at the end of a scene or performanc
舞台退場
演員離開舞台的動作
the moment when an actor walks off the stage at the end of a scene or performance
The actor made a dramatic exit through a trapdoor on the stage floor.
那位演員從舞台地板上的暗門戲劇性地退場。
collocation: make a dramatic exit
Heloísa practiced her exit three times before the director was happy.
Heloísa 練習了三次退場，導演才滿意。
The audience applauded loudly during the main character's final exit.
觀眾在主角最後一次退場時熱烈鼓掌。
The comedian's exit from the stage was interrupted when he tripped over a cable.
那位喜劇演員在退場時被電線絆倒，場面一度中斷。
- departure
broader term; can be used outside theatre for any leaving
- entrance
the moment an actor comes onto the stage
用法筆記
Often used with the verb 'make' — 'make an exit'. Distinguish from noun sense 1 (DOOR) which refers to a physical opening, not an action.
3. the act of permanently leaving a job, company, or organised activity such as a c
退出；離職
永久離開工作、組織或比賽
the act of permanently leaving a job, company, or organised activity such as a contest or programme
Christopher announced his exit from the company after twelve years of service.
Christopher 在服務十二年後宣布離開公司。
collocation: announce one's exit from [organization]
The singer's exit from the competition surprised both fans and judges.
那位歌手退出比賽的消息讓粉絲和評審都大感意外。
Faisal planned a smooth exit from the project by training his replacement.
Faisal 透過培訓接替人選來規劃平順的退出方案。
The CEO's sudden exit caused a lot of uncertainty among the staff.
執行長突然離職，讓員工們感到十分不安。
- departure
more general; exit often carries a sense of finality or being noticed
- resignation
specifically refers to leaving a job; more formal
- arrival
the act of joining an organization or starting a job
用法筆記
Often implies a permanent or significant departure, not a temporary leave. Can be followed by 'from' to specify the organization.
常見錯誤
4. a connecting road that drivers use to get off a highway, freeway, or expressway
交流道
離開高速公路的匝道
a connecting road that drivers use to get off a highway, freeway, or expressway
Take the next exit if you want to get to the shopping centre.
想前往購物中心，請在下一個交流道出去。
collocation: take the [number/next] exit
Minh missed the exit and had to drive another ten kilometres.
Minh 錯過了交流道，只好又多開了十公里。
The exit for the airport is clearly marked with a blue sign.
通往機場的交流道有藍色標誌清楚標示。
Omar slowed down as he approached the exit from the highway.
Omar 接近高速公路交流道時放慢了車速。
- entry ramp
the road used to join a highway from a smaller road
用法筆記
In British English, this is often called a 'junction' or 'slip road'. In American English, exits are typically numbered (e.g. 'Exit 23').
exit — 動詞
1. to go out of or away from a building, room, vehicle, or other enclosed place
走出；離開
從房間、建築物或車輛中出去
to go out of or away from a building, room, vehicle, or other enclosed place
Indra exited the building through the fire escape when the alarm went off.
警報響起時，Indra 從防火逃生梯離開了那棟建築物。
transitive: exit + noun phrase
Passengers must exit the train through the doors on the platform side.
乘客必須從靠月台一側的車門下車。
Tunde exited the lecture hall quietly so nobody would notice.
Tunde 悄悄地離開講堂，以免被任何人注意到。
The driver asked everyone to exit the bus through the rear door.
司機請所有乘客從後門下車。
Jiwoo exited the cinema feeling disappointed by the movie's ending.
Jiwoo 走出電影院，對結局感到十分失望。
- enter
to go into a place
文法句型
exit + noun phrase
exit from + noun phrase
exit through + noun phrase
用法筆記
More formal than 'leave' or 'go out of'. Frequently used in official signs and announcements. For entering a place, use 'enter'.
常見錯誤
2. to walk off the stage during a play or performance, following the script's instr
退場；下台
演員依照劇本離開舞台
to walk off the stage during a play or performance, following the script's instruction
The actor exits left after delivering the final line of the scene.
那位演員說完最後一句台詞後從舞台左側退場。
stage direction formula: exit + left/right
Alessia forgot to exit at the right moment and stayed on stage too long.
Alessia 忘了在正確的時機退場，在舞台上待了太久。
In the second act, the king exits through a hidden door at the back.
在第二幕中，國王從舞台後方的一道暗門退場。
The lead dancer exited gracefully while the audience was still clapping.
首席舞者在觀眾仍在鼓掌時優雅地退場。
- leave the stage
everyday language; less technical than 'exit'
- enter
to walk onto the stage from offstage
文法句型
exit + adverb/prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in theatrical contexts. In modern plays, the stage direction is usually written in the present tense: 'exits' rather than 'exit'.
3. to drive off a main road such as a highway or expressway onto a smaller connecti
下交流道
從高速公路駛入較小道路
to drive off a main road such as a highway or expressway onto a smaller connecting road
Exit the highway at the next junction to reach the petrol station.
在下個路口下高速公路，就能到達加油站。
collocation: exit [road] at [point]
Sora exited the motorway and followed the signs towards the old town.
Sora 下了高速公路，循著路標朝舊城區前進。
Drivers should exit the freeway slowly and check for other cars.
駕駛人應緩慢駛離高速公路，並注意其他車輛。
We need to exit the highway soon — the restaurant is just past Exit 14.
我們很快就要下高速公路了——餐廳就在十四號出口過去一點的地方。
- turn off
more general; can be used for any road, not just highways
- join
to enter a main road from a smaller road
文法句型
exit + noun phrase (road name/number)
用法筆記
Usually takes a named or numbered road as the object. Can be used without an object in informal speech ('We exit here'). Not used for pulling off to the side of the road.
常見錯誤
4. to leave a job, company, competition, or other organization permanently or for a
退出；辭去
永久離開工作或組織
to leave a job, company, competition, or other organization permanently or for a significant reason
Anthony exited the competition in the semi-finals after a close match.
Anthony 在一場勢均力敵的比賽後於準決賽被淘汰。
Several board members decided to exit the company after the takeover.
幾位董事會成員在收購案之後決定離開公司。
The team captain exited the tournament due to a knee injury.
隊長因膝蓋受傷退出了錦標賽。
Talia exited the programme early when she received a better job offer.
Talia 在收到一份更好的工作機會後提早退出了該計劃。
- leave
less formal; the most common choice in everyday situations
- quit
informal; suggests the person chose to stop on their own
- resign from
formal; specifically for jobs and official positions
文法句型
exit + noun phrase
exit from + noun phrase
用法筆記
More formal than 'leave' or 'quit'. Frequently used in business and media contexts to describe departures from high-profile positions.
常見錯誤
5. to end a software application so that it stops working and you go back to the co
關閉；結束
結束正在使用的電腦程式
to end a software application so that it stops working and you go back to the computer's main screen
Save your work before you exit the program, or you might lose it.
在關閉程式之前請先儲存你的工作，否則可能會遺失資料。
collocation: exit the program/application
Christopher clicked the red button to exit the editing software.
Christopher 按了紅色按鈕來關閉編輯軟體。
The game froze, so Alessia had to force-exit using the task manager.
遊戲當機了，Alessia 只好用工作管理員強制結束。
A box appeared asking if Otis wanted to exit without saving changes.
畫面上跳出一個視窗，詢問 Otis 是否要不儲存變更就關閉。
文法句型
exit + noun phrase
exit from + noun phrase
用法筆記
Can be used with or without an object. 'Exit the program' (transitive) and 'Exit from the program' (intransitive) mean the same thing. In menu labels, the word 'Exit' or 'Quit' appears alone.