extras
extras — 形容詞
- extraspositive
- more extrascomparative
- most extrassuperlative
1. beyond the standard quantity, amount, or size that is usual or expected in a giv
額外的
在正常數量或標準之外附加的
beyond the standard quantity, amount, or size that is usual or expected in a given situation.
The hotel charges an extra fee for guests who bring a pet.
這家飯店對攜帶寵物的房客額外收取費用。
extra + noun (fee, charge, cost)
Caio packed an extra pair of shoes for the hiking trip in the mountains.
Caio 為了登山健行多帶了一雙鞋子。
If you finish the test early, you will get extra time to check your answers.
如果你提早寫完考卷，你會有額外時間檢查答案。
Shirin asked the flight attendant for an extra blanket because the air was cold.
Shirin 向空服員多要了一條毯子，因為機艙內很冷。
- additional
more formal; interchangeable in most contexts but less common in everyday speech
- further
used for additional amounts in a sequence, not for size or degree
- supplementary
formal; used for things added to complete something
- standard
the usual amount or size without any addition
文法句型
extra + noun
用法筆記
Always placed before a noun — you can say 'extra work' but not 'the work is extra' in this sense.
常見錯誤
2. behaving or appearing in a way that is too extreme, dramatic, or elaborate for t
過度的
超出合理範圍而令人反感或尷尬的
behaving or appearing in a way that is too extreme, dramatic, or elaborate for the situation, making others feel uncomfortable or annoyed.
Grandma thought the wedding decorations were a bit too extra for a small party.
奶奶覺得社區活動中心的小型派對用那些婚禮裝飾有點太誇張了。
informal: 'a bit too extra' for over-the-top behaviour
Her friends told her she was being extra when she brought a full DJ setup to the small picnic.
她的朋友說她帶了一整組 DJ 設備去小型野餐，實在是有點誇張。
be + extra — describing over-the-top behaviour
Some people find her extra style charming, but others think it is just too much.
有些人覺得她誇張的穿衣風格很有魅力，但也有人認為太過頭了。
Omar's boss thought the twelve-page resignation letter was a bit extra for a two-month job.
Omar 的老闆認為，為了一份只做了兩個月的工作寫十二頁的辭職信，有點太超過了。
- over-the-top
very similar in meaning and register; slightly more common in British English
- excessive
more formal; focuses on amount rather than dramatic behaviour
- dramatic
focuses on emotional display rather than quantity
- subtle
the opposite of showy or dramatic
- restrained
controlled and not excessive
文法句型
be + (a bit / too) + extra
用法筆記
Common in informal conversation, especially among younger speakers. This sense is often used to criticise someone's behaviour as unnecessarily dramatic.
常見錯誤
extras — 副詞
1. more than usual; to a higher degree than what is normal or expected, used before
格外；特別
比平常更高的程度
more than usual; to a higher degree than what is normal or expected, used before an adjective or adverb to add emphasis.
The manager asked the team to be extra careful when handling the fragile glass vases.
經理要求團隊在搬運易碎玻璃花瓶時要格外小心。
extra + adjective (careful, kind, quiet)
Linh made sure to arrive extra early for the first day of her new job.
Linh 為了新工作的第一天特地提早抵達。
extra + adverb (early, fast, well)
This blanket feels extra soft because it is made from pure merino wool.
這條毯子摸起來特別柔軟，因為它是純美麗諾羊毛製成的。
Devika bought an extra large cup of coffee to get through the long afternoon meeting.
Devika 買了一杯特大杯咖啡，以便撐過漫長的下午會議。
The pizza from the new bakery tastes extra good when eaten fresh from the oven.
新麵包店的披薩剛出爐時吃起來格外好吃。
- especially
more formal; works in the same position before adjectives and adverbs
- exceptionally
more formal; implies a higher degree of distinction
- unusually
focuses on the difference from the norm rather than intensity
文法句型
extra + adjective
extra + adverb
用法筆記
Only modifies adjectives and other adverbs — cannot modify verbs directly. You say 'run extra fast' (adverb) or 'extra spicy food' (adjective), not 'I extra enjoyed it.'
常見錯誤
extras — 名詞
- extrassingular
- extrasesplural
1. an additional item, feature, or service that you pay for separately on top of th
加購項目
需另外付費獲得的物品或服務
an additional item, feature, or service that you pay for separately on top of the basic price or package.
The car comes with several extras like a sunroof and premium leather seats.
這輛車附帶多項附加配備，例如天窗和高級皮革座椅。
the extras — additional paid features
Breakfast is included in the room rate, but dinner at the hotel is an extra.
房價包含早餐，但在飯店餐廳用晚餐則需要另外付費。
is an extra — countable noun for separate charge
Chidi checked the list of holiday extras before booking the trip to Thailand.
Chidi 在訂購泰國行程前查看了假期套裝行程的額外項目清單。
The airline charges extra for checked bags and advance seat selection on international flights.
這家航空公司對托運行李和預先選位收取額外費用。
All the technical extras on this smartphone add about two hundred dollars to the price.
這款智慧型手機的所有技術附加配備讓價格增加了約兩百美元。
- add-on
informal; common in commerce for optional features
- supplement
more formal; often used for charges or fees
- optional extra
emphasises that the item is not required
文法句型
the extras
with/without extras
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'extras' when listing multiple optional features or charges. In singular form, 'an extra' means one additional item or charge.
常見錯誤
2. a person hired to appear in a film, television show, or theatre production as pa
臨時演員
電影或電視中無臺詞的群眾演員
a person hired to appear in a film, television show, or theatre production as part of a crowd or background scene with no speaking lines.
Emma worked as an extra in a historical drama that was filmed in Prague.
Emma 在一部於布拉格拍攝的歷史劇情片中擔任臨時演員。
work as an extra — common employment context
The director hired over five hundred extras for the battle scene in the medieval village.
導演為中世紀村莊的戰鬥場景僱用了五百多名臨時演員。
Asher signed up as an extra, hoping to see a famous actor perform up close.
Asher 報名擔任臨時演員，希望能近距離看到知名演員的表演。
Even as an extra, Rin had to sit in the makeup chair for two hours.
即使只是臨時演員，Rin 還是得在化妝椅上坐兩個小時。
- background actor
the modern, more respectful industry term
- bit player
has a slightly larger role than a typical extra, sometimes with one line
文法句型
work as an extra
hire extras
用法筆記
In the film industry, extras are often called 'background actors' or 'atmosphere performers' in formal credits. Unlike supporting actors, extras do not have speaking roles or individual character focus.
常見錯誤
3. a run scored by a cricket team that is not the result of a hit from the batter,
額外得分
板球中非擊球所得的加分
a run scored by a cricket team that is not the result of a hit from the batter, but instead comes from the bowling team's mistakes such as wides or no-balls.
The home team won the match thanks to twenty extras conceded by the opposing bowlers.
主隊因為對手投手出現二十次額外得分而贏得了比賽。
extras conceded by bowlers — cricket context
Lakan explained that extras in cricket include byes, leg byes, wides, and no-balls.
Lakan 解釋說板球的額外得分包括 bye、leg bye、wide 和 no-ball。
The scoreboard showed fifteen extras by the end of the first innings.
記分板顯示這場郡錦標賽第一局結束時有十五分額外得分。
Bowlers try to avoid giving away extras because those easy runs often decide a close match.
投手盡量避免送出額外得分，因為這些輕鬆得來的分數經常決定一場勝負難分的比賽。
文法句型
score extras
concede extras
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in British English or Commonwealth cricket contexts. This sense is technical and rarely appears outside sports reporting or cricket commentary.
4. a version of a newspaper produced outside the normal daily schedule to announce
號外；特刊
報導重大事件的報紙特別版
a version of a newspaper produced outside the normal daily schedule to announce a very important event that has just occurred.
Newsboys ran through the streets shouting about the extra edition of the evening paper.
報童們邊跑邊喊，兜售著晚報的號外版。
extra edition of the newspaper
The newspaper published an extra when the election results came in just after midnight.
選舉結果在午夜剛過時出爐，報社隨即發行了號外。
publish an extra — sudden breaking news
Aarav kept a copy of the historic extra from the day the war ended in 1945.
Aarav 保留了一份 1945 年戰爭結束當天的歷史性號外。
The editor ordered a late-night extra after the fire at the city hall was reported.
市政廳發生火災的消息傳出後，主編下令發行了一份深夜號外。
- special edition
broader term used for magazines and newspapers alike
- late edition
refers to a later printing of the same day's paper, not specifically for breaking news
文法句型
publish an extra
an extra edition
用法筆記
Historically common in the era of print newspapers. In modern digital news, the term is mostly used for historical references or special commemorative print editions.