gi
gi — 縮寫
1. a unit for measuring liquids, equal to 0.142 litres or one quarter of a pint, us
液量及耳
液體計量單位，等於0.142公升
a unit for measuring liquids, equal to 0.142 litres or one quarter of a pint, used especially in older British recipes.
The old recipe called for one gi of milk and two gi of water.
那份老食譜需要一 gi 的牛奶和兩 gi 的水。
gi as unit of liquid measure
Grandma's notes said to add half a gi of cream to the sauce.
奶奶的筆記說要在醬汁中加入半 gi 的鮮奶油。
A pub measure of sherry is sometimes given as one gi in older cookbooks.
在老食譜書中，雪利酒的一杯量有時寫成一 gi。
Rin measured out one gi of vinegar for the pickling recipe her grandmother taught her.
Rin 量了一 gi 醋，用來做祖母教她的醃漬食譜。
用法筆記
This sense is largely historical; most modern recipes use millilitres or fluid ounces.
2. iron or steel that has been given a protective coating of zinc to prevent rust,
鍍鋅鐵
表面鍍鋅以防止生鏽的鐵材
iron or steel that has been given a protective coating of zinc to prevent rust, commonly used for roofing, pipes, and outdoor structures.
The shed roof was made of gi sheets that had lasted for thirty years.
那個棚子的屋頂是用鍍鋅鐵板做的，用了三十年都沒壞。
gi sheets for roofing
The homeowner replaced the old water tank with a new gi one from the hardware store.
屋主把舊水塔換成從五金行買來的新鍍鋅鐵水塔。
Farmers in the area still use gi pipes for their irrigation systems.
當地的農民仍然使用鍍鋅鐵管來灌溉農田。
The construction crew loaded gi sheets onto the truck for the new warehouse roof.
建築工人把鍍鋅鐵板裝上卡車，用來蓋新的倉庫屋頂。
用法筆記
Often seen on labels or in construction material lists rather than in everyday speech.
3. short form of 'gastrointestinal', used in medical writing and on health reports
胃腸道
胃和腸道的簡稱
short form of 'gastrointestinal', used in medical writing and on health reports to refer to the stomach and intestines.
The patient was admitted with severe gi symptoms including vomiting and diarrhoea.
該患者因嚴重腸胃道症狀（包括嘔吐和腹瀉）而入院。
gi symptoms in medical context
Dr. Okafor referred Mei to the gi clinic for further tests on her digestive problems.
Okafor 醫師將 Mei 轉介到腸胃科門診，以進一步檢查她的消化問題。
The hospital's gi department handles all cases related to stomach and bowel disorders.
醫院的腸胃科負責處理所有與胃部和腸道疾病相關的病例。
Nkechi's gi tract infection cleared up after a week of medication.
Nkechi 的腸胃道感染在用藥一週後就痊癒了。
- digestive
broader term covering the whole digestive system rather than specifically stomach and intestines
用法筆記
Commonly used in medical notes, patient charts, and specialist referrals. In everyday conversation, 'stomach' or 'digestive' is more usual.
常見錯誤
4. a mark stamped on equipment and supplies officially provided by the US military,
軍用配給
美國軍方正式配發的物資標記
a mark stamped on equipment and supplies officially provided by the US military, from which the nickname for American soldiers developed.
Every piece of equipment carried the gi stamp, meaning it was standard army property.
每件裝備上都印有 GI 標記，代表這是標準軍方財產。
gi stamp on military equipment
The term 'GI' originally stood for 'government issue' stamped on uniforms and gear.
「GI」一詞原本代表印在制服和裝備上的「government issue（軍方配給）」。
Harper found an old army canteen with the gi marking at the flea market.
Harper 在跳蚤市場找到了一個帶有 GI 標記的舊軍用水壺。
The gi stamp on the medal meant it was issued by the War Department.
獎章上的 GI 標記代表它是戰爭部配發的。
用法筆記
This abbreviation is the historical origin of the word 'GI' as a term for a US soldier. The soldier meaning is now far more common than this literal abbreviation sense.
5. short form of 'glycemic index' (or 'glycaemic index'), a scale showing how quick
升糖值
衡量食物升高血糖速度的指標
short form of 'glycemic index' (or 'glycaemic index'), a scale showing how quickly different foods raise the level of sugar in the blood.
Ravindra checks the gi of foods before planning his meals for the week.
Ravindra 在規劃一週菜單前會先查詢食物的升糖指數。
gi of foods — checking values
White bread has a high gi, while lentils and nuts have a low gi.
白麵包的升糖指數很高，而扁豆和堅果的升糖指數很低。
high gi vs low gi
Lara's doctor advised low GI foods to help manage her blood sugar.
Lara 的醫師建議低升糖指數的食物來幫助控制血糖。
Many packaged foods now display the gi value on their nutrition labels.
許多包裝食品現在會在營養標籤上標示升糖指數數值。
用法筆記
Usually written in uppercase (GI) in health and nutrition contexts. Often appears alongside 'GL' (glycemic load).
常見錯誤
gi — 形容詞
1. relating to the stomach and intestines; used especially in medical writing to de
胃腸道的
與胃和腸道有關的
relating to the stomach and intestines; used especially in medical writing to describe organs, diseases, or treatments in the digestive system.
The gi surgeon explained the procedure to Camille before the operation.
腸胃科醫師在手術前向 Camille 解釋了整個流程。
gi surgeon — specialist doctor
Zayd was referred to a gi specialist after months of unexplained abdominal pain.
Zayd 在持續數月原因不明的腹痛之後，被轉診到腸胃科專科醫師。
Gi disorders such as ulcers and acid reflux affect millions of people worldwide.
胃腸道疾病（如潰瘍和胃食道逆流）影響全球數百萬人。
The nursing team on the gi ward received special training in tube feeding procedures.
腸胃科病房的護理團隊接受了管灌餵食程序的特殊訓練。
A gi endoscopy showed that the lining of Linh's stomach was inflamed.
腸胃道內視鏡檢查顯示 Linh 的胃黏膜發炎了。
用法筆記
Almost always written in uppercase (GI) in medical contexts. As an adjective it describes a noun; it does not stand alone as a predicate adjective ('The pain is GI' is not natural).
常見錯誤
gi — 副詞
1. in a way that follows military rules exactly, especially regarding appearance, u
按軍規地
以完全符合軍隊規定的方式
in a way that follows military rules exactly, especially regarding appearance, uniform, or the way something is done.
The recruits stood gi straight while the officer inspected their uniforms.
新兵們在軍官檢查制服時，按照軍規站得筆直。
gi straight — standing at attention
Caleb learned to make his bed gi tight, with corners folded at sharp right angles.
Caleb 學會了把床鋪整理得像軍規要求的那樣緊實，被角折成俐落的直角。
The sergeant expected every boot to be polished gi bright before morning roll call.
士官長要求每雙靴子都要在早點名之前擦得像軍規要求的那樣光亮。
Kevin arranged his locker contents gi neat, with socks rolled and aligned left to right.
Kevin 按照軍規把儲物櫃內容物整理得整整齊齊，襪子捲好後由左至右排成一列。
用法筆記
Used only in military contexts and always modifies an adjective (gi straight, gi tight, gi clean). It cannot modify a whole sentence (*'He did it gi').
gi — 名詞
1. any member of the US military forces, with especially strong ties to the army tr
美國大兵
美國武裝部隊的士兵（尤指二戰期間）
any member of the US military forces, with especially strong ties to the army troops who served between 1941 and 1945; also used for US soldiers of any era.
Thousands of GIs landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day in 1944.
1944 年諾曼第登陸日，成千上萬的美國大兵登上海灘。
GIs in historical WWII context
The museum had a display of letters written home by GIs during the war.
博物館展示了一批美國大兵在戰爭期間寫回家的信件。
Gabriel's grandfather was a GI who served in Europe before returning to Texas.
Gabriel 的祖父是一名美國大兵，曾在歐洲服役，後來回到德州。
Local families often invited GIs to share a meal on holidays like Thanksgiving.
當地的家庭經常邀請美國大兵在感恩節等節日來家裡吃飯。
Old photographs showed young GIs smiling beside their tents somewhere in France.
老照片裡，年輕的美國大兵在法國某處微笑地站在帳篷旁。
用法筆記
Almost always written in uppercase (GI or G.I.). The term is strongly associated with WWII but can refer to any US enlisted soldier. 'GI' is neutral-to-affectionate — not an insult.
常見錯誤
2. the full name for the abbreviation GI, referring to a numbered scale that ranks
升糖指數
衡量碳水化合物升高血糖速率的數值尺規
the full name for the abbreviation GI, referring to a numbered scale that ranks carbohydrate foods by how fast they raise blood sugar levels.
Low GI foods release sugar slowly, which helps keep energy levels steady.
低升糖食物釋放糖分較慢，有助於穩定能量水平。
low GI foods — slow sugar release
The GI of glucose is set at 100, and other foods are measured against it.
純葡萄糖的升糖指數定為 100，其他食物都以此為基準來衡量。
GI scale reference: glucose = 100
Olivia switched to a low-GI diet after her doctor explained how it affects insulin levels.
Olivia 在醫師解釋升糖指數如何影響胰島素水平後，改採低升糖指數飲食。
Brown rice has a lower GI than white rice, so it helps control blood sugar.
糙米的升糖指數比白米低，因此更有利於控制血糖。
A food's GI can change with cooking method and what it is eaten with.
食物的升糖指數會因烹調方式和搭配食物不同而改變。
用法筆記
See also GL (glycemic load), which takes into account both the GI and the amount of carbohydrate in a serving. GI alone measures only the speed of sugar release, not the total quantity.
常見錯誤
gi — 動詞
1. to clean a space or object very thoroughly, removing every speck of dirt, as is
徹底清潔
像軍檢前那樣將某處徹底打掃乾淨
to clean a space or object very thoroughly, removing every speck of dirt, as is done when preparing for a formal military inspection.
The recruits spent the whole morning gi-ing the barracks until the floor shone.
新兵們花了一整個上午徹底打掃營房，直到地板發亮為止。
gi + object (barracks)
Ari had to gi his locker three times before the sergeant was satisfied.
Ari 把儲物櫃徹底打掃了三次，士官長才滿意。
Every soldier was gi-ing his boots and polishing the brass buttons on his uniform.
每個士兵都在把自己的靴子刷乾淨，並把制服上的銅釦擦亮。
The inspectors ran a glove across the shelf to check if the squad had gi-ed it.
檢查人員用手套在架子上抹了一下，檢查該班是否徹底打掃乾淨了。
文法句型
gi + object
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in US military contexts. The past tense is 'gi-ed' (sometimes written 'GI'd'). Not used in civilian life except jokingly among former service members.