ginger
ginger — 形容詞
1. describes hair or fur that is a light orange-brown or reddish-brown colour, rath
薑色的
形容頭髮或毛皮呈紅棕色
describes hair or fur that is a light orange-brown or reddish-brown colour, rather than the more common black, brown, blonde, or white shades.
Aoi has naturally ginger hair that glows like copper in the sunlight.
Aoi 天生擁有薑色的頭髮，在陽光下像金屬銅一樣閃閃發亮。
attributive adjective before 'hair'
A ginger cat sat on the garden wall, watching the birds.
一隻薑色的貓坐在花園牆上，看著小鳥。
Layla's ginger beard was thick and neatly trimmed.
Layla 的薑色鬍子濃密而且修剪整齊。
The family adopted a small ginger puppy from the local shelter.
那家人從當地收容所領養了一隻薑色的小狗。
文法句型
ginger + noun (hair, cat, beard, fur)
用法筆記
In British English, 'ginger' is the common word for orange-brown hair. In American English, 'red' or 'red-haired' is more typical. Some people with ginger hair may dislike being described this way, as it can feel reductive.
ginger — 名詞
1. the underground stem from the ginger plant, sold fresh or as a dried powder, tha
生薑；薑粉
用作調味料的辛辣植物根莖或其粉末
the underground stem from the ginger plant, sold fresh or as a dried powder, that people add to food and drinks for its strong, warm, slightly sweet taste. It is widely used in dishes from Asia.
Padma added fresh ginger and garlic to the vegetable stir-fry.
Padma 在蔬菜炒菜裡加了新鮮生薑和大蒜。
uncountable: fresh ginger as an ingredient
Kwame sipped hot ginger tea to calm his upset stomach.
Kwame 喝了一杯熱薑茶來舒緩胃部不適。
Asher grated some ginger into the soup for extra warmth.
Asher 把生薑磨成泥加入湯中，增添暖味。
A teaspoon of ground ginger gives the curry a rich, spicy flavour.
一茶匙薑粉就能讓咖哩味道變得濃郁辛辣。
文法句型
fresh/ground/grated ginger
ginger + noun (tea, beer, cake)
用法筆記
Fresh ginger (the root) and ground ginger (dried powder) have slightly different flavours — ground ginger is milder and often used in baking.
常見錯誤
2. a light orange-brown or reddish-brown colour, similar to the colour of the ginge
薑色
淺橘棕色或紅褐色
a light orange-brown or reddish-brown colour, similar to the colour of the ginger root or the hair of certain people and animals.
Christopher chose a warm ginger shade for his living room walls.
Christopher 為他的客廳牆壁選了一種溫暖的薑色調。
countable: a ginger shade
The autumn leaves had turned a beautiful shade of ginger.
秋天的樹葉變成了一種美麗的薑色。
Tyler wore a soft ginger sweater with a dark blue jacket.
Tyler 穿了一件柔和的薑色毛衣，搭配深藍色外套。
Joaquín picked out a ginger scarf to go with his brown winter coat.
Joaquín 挑選了一條薑色的圍巾來搭配他的棕色冬季外套。
- reddish-brown
more general, describes a range of similar shades
- orange-brown
emphasises the orange tone of the colour
文法句型
shade of ginger
ginger colour
a warm ginger
3. a person whose hair is naturally red or orange-brown in colour.
紅髮者
天生紅褐色頭髮的人（較非正式）
a person whose hair is naturally red or orange-brown in colour.
Apinya's cousin is a ginger with bright red curls and freckles.
Apinya 的表妹是紅髮者，有著鮮紅色的捲髮和雀斑。
countable noun: a ginger
The boy was teased for being a ginger during his first years at school.
那個男孩在學校低年級時因為是紅髮者而被取笑。
Felix was one of only three gingers in his class, his bright red hair making him easy to spot.
Felix 是整班裡僅有的三位紅髮者之一，他一頭亮紅色的頭髮讓人一眼就能認出來。
Heloísa's grandfather was a ginger with pale blue eyes and a kind smile.
Heloísa 的祖父是紅髮者，有著淺藍色的眼睛和親切的笑容。
- redhead
the standard neutral term for a person with red hair
文法句型
a ginger
be a ginger
用法筆記
This term can be considered offensive by some people because it reduces a person to a single physical trait. A safer and more neutral alternative is 'a redhead' or 'a person with red hair.'
常見錯誤
4. a non-alcoholic drink with bubbles and a strong ginger flavour, made from ginger
薑汁汽水
薑味無酒精氣泡飲料
a non-alcoholic drink with bubbles and a strong ginger flavour, made from ginger, sugar, and carbonated water; short for ginger ale.
Jude ordered a ginger with ice and a slice of lime at the bar.
Jude 在酒吧點了一杯加冰和檸檬片的薑汁汽水。
countable: a ginger = a glass of ginger ale
The children each had a glass of ginger with their burgers.
孩子們每人都喝了一杯薑汁汽水配漢堡。
The café serves homemade ginger ale with a slice of lemon on the side.
這家咖啡館的自家薑汁汽水會附上一片檸檬。
Would you like a ginger or an orange juice with your meal?
您要用餐時搭配薑汁汽水還是柳橙汁？
- ginger ale
the full name; more formal and internationally understood
文法句型
a ginger
a glass of ginger
用法筆記
This short form is most common in British English. In American English, people usually say 'ginger ale' rather than just 'ginger.'
5. a quality of being full of energy, enthusiasm, or spirit — a spark that makes so
活力
積極熱情的精神
a quality of being full of energy, enthusiasm, or spirit — a spark that makes something or someone feel active and exciting.
The team played without much ginger in the first half, then scored three goals in the final ten minutes.
那支球隊上半場打得缺乏活力，但在最後十分鐘連進三球。
uncountable idiom: without much ginger
The singer's performance had real ginger, and the crowd was on its feet.
那位歌手的表演充滿了活力，全場觀眾都站了起來。
The dog still had plenty of ginger despite being twelve years old.
那隻狗雖然已經十二歲了，仍然活力十足。
Her grandmother was a small woman full of ginger and good humour.
她的祖母身材嬌小，卻充滿了活力和幽默感。
- energy
more general and neutral in register
- enthusiasm
focuses on the excitement aspect
- pep
similar informal tone, slightly old-fashioned
- lethargy
lack of energy or enthusiasm
文法句型
full of ginger
without much ginger
add some ginger to
用法筆記
This sense is now somewhat old-fashioned and is mainly used in British English in phrases like 'full of ginger' or 'add some ginger to.'
常見錯誤
ginger — 動詞
1. to make something more lively, interesting, or exciting by adding new energy, id
使活躍
注入新能量或趣味使事物變得更活潑
to make something more lively, interesting, or exciting by adding new energy, ideas, or activity to it.
The head teacher brought in a new coach to ginger up the school sports day.
校長請了一位新教練來讓學校運動會更有活力。
phrasal verb: ginger up + noun phrase
Élise added some colourful slides to ginger up the quarterly presentation.
Élise 新增了幾張彩色投影片，讓季度報告變得更有趣。
The manager hired young designers to ginger up the brand image.
經理聘請了幾位年輕設計師來為品牌形象注入新活力。
The coach organised a weekend trip to ginger up team spirit.
教練安排了一次週末旅行來提振團隊士氣。
- dampen
to reduce enthusiasm or energy
文法句型
ginger up + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost always used with the particle 'up'. Common in British English but rare in American English. Informal in register.