fist
fist — 名詞
1. a closed hand formed by curling all fingers inward and pressing the thumb across
拳頭
手指彎曲緊握成拳的手
a closed hand formed by curling all fingers inward and pressing the thumb across them, typically used to strike, hold firmly, or convey anger or resolve
Hui clenched her fist in anger when she heard the unfair decision.
Hui 聽到不公平的決定時，氣得握緊了拳頭。
clench one's fist — to show anger or determination
The protestor raised his fist in the air as a sign of unity.
那位抗議者將拳頭高舉在空中，象徵團結。
raise one's fist — to show support or defiance
Alessia banged her fist on the table, demanding everyone's attention.
Alessia 重重地捶了一下桌子，要大家注意她說話。
The toddler held a cookie tightly in his little fist and refused to let go.
那個小娃娃把餅乾緊緊握在小拳頭裡，說什麼也不肯放手。
Jude kept his fists ready while walking through the dark alley at night.
Jude 在夜晚走過那條暗巷時，始終握緊拳頭保持警戒。
- clenched hand
descriptive phrase rather than a standard noun; less idiomatic
- knuckles
refers only to the bones/joints, not the whole closed hand
文法句型
a/the + fist
possessive + fist(s)
用法筆記
Very often used in set verb phrases that show emotion or intent: 'clench one's fist' (anger/determination), 'shake one's fist' (threat/anger), 'raise one's fist' (defiance/solidarity). The word is almost never used medically or neutrally — it always carries a sense of force, tension, or resistance.
常見錯誤
fist — 動詞
1. to hold or grip something tightly in a closed hand, especially when pulling or s
握緊
用手緊握以拉或支撐
to hold or grip something tightly in a closed hand, especially when pulling or steadying oneself
The cyclist fisted the handlebars and pushed through the final stretch of the race.
那位自行車手緊握把手，奮力衝過比賽的最後一段路。
fist + object (handlebars, rope, fabric) — gripping to pull or brace
Erik fisted the rope and pulled himself up the steep cliff wall.
Erik 緊緊抓住繩子，沿著陡峭的岩壁往上爬。
Ignacio fisted the thick sail fabric and braced himself against the strong wind.
Ignacio 牢牢握住厚厚的船帆，頂著強風穩住身體。
The firefighter fisted the heavy hose and aimed the water at the burning house.
消防員緊緊握住沉甸甸的水管，朝燃燒的房子噴水。
文法句型
fist + object (something graspable)
用法筆記
This is a very rare verb sense, mostly found in physical-action narratives or sports writing. It is not common in everyday speech — 'gripped' or 'clutched' are far more frequent alternatives.
2. to close one's hand tightly so that it forms a fist, typically from tension, ang
握拳
將手指彎曲形成拳頭
to close one's hand tightly so that it forms a fist, typically from tension, anger, or determination
Devika fisted her hands when she saw the spilled paint on her finished drawing.
Devika 看到辛苦畫好的圖被顏料潑到時，氣得握緊了拳頭。
fist one's hands — to make fists out of emotional tension
Ari fisted both hands and placed them on his hips, ready for the argument.
Ari 雙手握拳放在腰際，準備好要跟人理論。
Salma fisted her hands in her coat pockets, trying to hide how nervous she felt.
Salma 在口袋裡握緊雙手，努力不讓別人看出她有多緊張。
The coach fisted his hands and shouted encouragement from the sidelines.
那位教練握緊拳頭，在場邊大聲為選手加油打氣。
文法句型
fist + one's hand(s)
用法筆記
The direct object is almost always 'hands' or 'fists'. This verb sense overlaps with the far more common phrase 'clench one's fist(s)'. The difference is subtle: 'fist one's hands' emphasises the act of forming the fist shape, while 'clench one's fist' emphasises the tension after it is formed.