fox
fox — 名詞
1. a wild animal with a long narrow face, tall pointed ears, and a thick furry tail
狐狸
犬科野生動物，臉尖耳直，尾巴粗大
a wild animal with a long narrow face, tall pointed ears, and a thick furry tail, that hunts smaller creatures and is often presented as clever in stories
A fox crossed the garden path just before dawn yesterday.
昨天天剛亮時，有一隻狐狸穿過花園的小路。
Faisal spotted a young fox near the old wooden shed behind the house.
Faisal 在屋後的老木棚附近看到一隻小狐狸。
subject-verb-object with animal as object
The fox crept through the tall grass to chase the mouse.
狐狸悄悄穿過高高的草叢去追那隻老鼠。
Children love the story of the clever fox and the foolish crow.
孩子們很喜歡那則關於聰明狐狸與笨烏鵲的故事。
In winter, a fox grows a thicker coat to stay warm in the snow.
冬天時，狐狸會長出更厚的毛來保暖。
文法句型
a fox
the fox
fox + singular/plural verb
用法筆記
Usually 'fox' refers to the red fox, the most common species, but the word can also describe related species such as the grey fox or arctic fox.
2. the thick soft coat taken from foxes, used as material for making clothing such
狐皮
狐狸的毛皮，可製成衣物
the thick soft coat taken from foxes, used as material for making clothing such as coats, hats, or collars
The old coat was lined with fox fur around the collar.
那件舊大衣的領口鑲了一層狐皮。
collocation: lined with fox fur
Gabriel refused to buy the winter hat because it used real fox fur.
Gabriel 拒絕買那頂帽子，因為它用的是真狐皮。
Many shoppers today choose fake fur over real fox fur for ethical reasons.
現在很多消費者基於道德考量，選擇人造毛皮而非真狐皮。
The museum displayed a traditional coat decorated with strips of fox fur.
博物館展出一件綴有狐皮條的傳統大衣。
- vixen fur
more specific — fur from a female fox; very rare term
文法句型
fox fur + noun
made of fox fur
fox-fur + noun
用法筆記
Often replaced by 'faux fur' or synthetic materials in modern clothing. The trade of real fox fur has declined due to animal welfare concerns.
常見錯誤
3. a person who uses cleverness and trickery to achieve their aims or to do better
狡猾的人
善用機智與欺騙手段的人
a person who uses cleverness and trickery to achieve their aims or to do better than others
That old lawyer is a real fox when it comes to negotiating contracts.
那位老律師在談判合約時真是個狡猾的狐狸。
collocation: a real fox
Xiu knew she had to be a clever fox to win the business deal from her rivals.
Xiu 知道她必須像隻機靈的狐狸，才能從競爭對手手中搶下這筆生意。
In the tense negotiation, Andrés proved himself a sly fox who never showed his hand.
在那場緊張的談判中，Andrés 證明自己是隻狡猾的狐狸，從不透露自己的底牌。
Baraka called his opponent a wily fox who could twist any argument around.
Baraka 說他的對手是隻老狐狸，能把任何論點都扭曲過來。
- honest person
someone who tells the truth and does not deceive
文法句型
a fox
the fox
a sly fox
a wily fox
用法筆記
Often paired with adjectives such as 'sly', 'wily', or 'old' (e.g. 'a sly old fox'). The tone can be admiring of the person's cleverness or critical of their dishonesty, depending on context.
常見錯誤
4. a young woman who is very physically attractive, sometimes used in a way that su
狐狸精
性感迷人的年輕女子
a young woman who is very physically attractive, sometimes used in a way that suggests she is also exciting or alluring
The novel from the 1950s described the main character as a young fox with a sharp wit.
那本一九五○年代的小說把女主角描寫成一隻機智又迷人的狐狸。
dated usage from mid-20th century fiction
In old Hollywood films, the term fox was sometimes used for a beautiful leading lady.
在老好萊塢電影裡，fox 這個詞有時用來稱呼美麗的女主角。
Quan read a magazine from the 1960s where a singer was called a fox by the reporter.
Quan 讀到一本一九六○年代的雜誌，記者稱一位歌手為狐狸。
Élise rolled her eyes when the movie script called the female lead a fox.
Élise 翻了個白眼，因為電影劇本把女主角叫成狐狸。
文法句型
a fox
a young fox
用法筆記
This sense is considered dated and may be seen as objectifying or sexist. It appears mainly in older books, films, and songs rather than in everyday modern speech. In contemporary English, using 'fox' for a woman can be insulting, and learners should be cautious with it.
常見錯誤
❌ Using this term to compliment someone in modern conversation — most women find it outdated or offensive.
fox — 動詞
1. to confuse or puzzle someone so thoroughly that they cannot understand what is h
使困惑
讓人無法理解或解答
to confuse or puzzle someone so thoroughly that they cannot understand what is happening or find a solution
The complicated instructions completely foxed the new students in the science lab.
那些複雜的說明讓實驗室裡的新生完全摸不著頭腦。
Ziad was completely foxed by the final question on the maths exam.
Ziad 被數學考試的最後一題完全考倒了。
passive: be foxed by [something]
The crossword puzzle in the newspaper foxed Christopher for almost an hour.
報紙上的填字謎語困住了 Christopher 將近一個小時。
This riddle has foxed everyone who has tried to solve it so far.
這個謎語到目前為止難倒了所有嘗試解開它的人。
- clarify
to make something clear and understandable
文法句型
fox + noun phrase
be foxed by + noun phrase
用法筆記
Primarily British English. In American English, 'stump' or 'baffle' are more common for the same meaning. The passive form ('be foxed by') is very frequent.
常見錯誤
2. to outsmart or trick someone by using quick thinking, clever methods, or a well-
智取；騙倒
用聰明手段騙過別人
to outsmart or trick someone by using quick thinking, clever methods, or a well-planned strategy
The con artist foxed the elderly couple with a fake investment offer.
那名騙子用假投資方案騙倒了那對老夫婦。
Nellie foxed her opponents by pretending to move left then turning right at the last second.
Nellie 假裝向左移動，然後在最後一刻轉向右方，騙過了對手。
fox + by + gerund phrase showing method
The clever criminal foxed the police into following a false trail.
那個狡猾的罪犯誘使警方跟著一條假線索追查。
The security guards were completely foxed by Sophia and her clever disguise.
警衛們全被 Sophia 和她那巧妙的偽裝給騙過了。
- be fooled by
to be the person who is tricked rather than the one doing the tricking
文法句型
fox + noun phrase
用法筆記
Like verb sense 1, this is chiefly British. It suggests a combination of cleverness and deception, often with a playful or admiring tone. In American English, 'outfox', 'outsmart', or 'outwit' are far more common than 'fox' as a verb.