forearm
forearm — 名詞
1. the long, narrow section of your arm that stretches from your elbow joint down t
前臂
手腕與手肘之間的手臂部位
the long, narrow section of your arm that stretches from your elbow joint down to your wrist, helping you twist your palm, grip objects, and carry things
The doctor wrapped a bandage around Hari's forearm, covering the cut from wrist to elbow.
醫生在 Hari 的前臂上纏上繃帶，從手腕包到手肘。
forearm as body part in medical context
Élise rested her forearms on the kitchen counter while waiting for the water to boil.
Élise 一邊等水燒開，一邊把前臂靠在廚房流理檯上。
The tattoo on Ilan's left forearm showed a detailed map of his hometown.
Ilan 左前臂上的刺青是一幅他家鄉的詳細地圖。
When playing tennis, you use your forearm muscles to control the racket.
打網球時，你會用前臂肌肉來控制球拍。
A broken forearm usually means wearing a cast for six to eight weeks.
前臂骨折通常需要打六到八個星期的石膏。
- lower arm
less common; describes the same body part without using the anatomical term
- upper arm
the part of the arm between the shoulder and the elbow
文法句型
the + forearm
possessive + forearm
forearm + noun
常見錯誤
forearm — 動詞
1. to learn about possible problems or dangers before they happen, so that you can
事先防備
預先得知問題或危險以便做好應對
to learn about possible problems or dangers before they happen, so that you can get ready to handle them in a more effective way
A briefing from the security team forearmed the staff against possible cyber attacks.
安全團隊的簡報讓員工預先警覺，以防可能的網路攻擊。
forearm + object + against + noun (danger)
Tariro felt forearmed for the negotiation after checking the latest market data.
Tariro 查完最新的市場數據後，覺得自己對談判已經做好準備。
The training manual is meant to forearm new employees with knowledge about workplace safety.
這本訓練手冊目的是讓新進員工事先具備職場安全的知識。
Omar read the company's financial reports to forearm himself against tough questions from investors.
Omar 閱讀公司的財務報告，以便預先準備應付投資人的尖銳提問。
Forearmed with the test results, the doctor explained the treatment options to Hao's family.
醫生有了檢驗結果的資訊後，向 Hao 的家人說明治療方案的選擇。
- catch off guard
to surprise someone who is not ready
文法句型
forearm + object + against + noun
forearm + object + with + noun
be forearmed + against/with + noun
用法筆記
Often appears in the passive or reflexive form. The proverb 'forewarned is forearmed' — knowing about a danger is as good as being physically prepared for it — is the most common context for this sense.
常見錯誤
2. to provide yourself or others with the tools, weapons, training, or practical re
預先裝備
事先提供工具或資源以應對挑戰
to provide yourself or others with the tools, weapons, training, or practical resources needed before a difficult situation, conflict, or competition takes place
The general forearmed his troops with extra weapons and supplies before the battle.
將軍在戰前為他的部隊預先配備了額外的武器和補給。
literal military context: forearmed with weapons and supplies
Lawyers on both sides forearmed themselves with documents and witness lists before the trial.
雙方律師在開庭前都預先準備了文件與證人名單。
Walid's parents worked hard to forearm him with the skills he would need in life.
Walid 的父母努力讓他事先擁有生活中所需的各項技能。
The coach forearmed the team with defensive strategies before the championship match.
教練在冠軍賽前為球隊預先準備了防守策略。
- disarm
to remove weapons or defences from someone
文法句型
forearm + object + with + noun
forearm + object + against + noun
用法筆記
More literal than sense 1 — this sense refers to equipping with actual physical or practical resources rather than just advance knowledge. Common in military, legal, and competitive contexts.