grid

grid — 名詞

1. a set of crossing straight lines that creates squares of equal size, used to arr

1.名詞B1
釋義

方格；網格

由橫豎直線交叉構成的格子圖案

a set of crossing straight lines that creates squares of equal size, used to arrange objects, organize data, or find locations on a map.

例句

The architect drew a grid on the blueprint to plan the layout of each room.

建築師在藍圖上畫了一個方格，用來規劃每個房間的位置。

collocation: draw a grid

Naoko plotted the monthly sales data on a grid with months along the bottom.

Naoko 在方格上繪製了每月的銷售數據，底部標示月份。

collocation: plot on a grid

同義詞
  • lattice

    suggests a diagonal or diamond-shaped pattern rather than perpendicular squares

  • matrix

    more technical or mathematical; implies data arranged in rows and columns

  • mesh

    refers to an open network of strands, often with gaps rather than solid crossing lines

文法句型

grid of [plural noun]

on + a/the + grid

arrange/organize in + a grid

用法筆記

Countable noun. Often used with prepositions such as 'on' ('on a grid') or 'in' ('in a grid'). The grid pattern is found in many everyday contexts, from city street layouts to spreadsheet tables.

常見錯誤

❌The city streets form a net.
✅The city streets form a grid.
💡'net' has holes and is used for catching things; 'grid' has straight crossing lines used for organization.

2. the connected network of cables, wires, or pipes that supplies electricity, gas,

2.名詞B2
釋義

電網；管線

連接發電廠與用戶的電力或管線網路

the connected network of cables, wires, or pipes that supplies electricity, gas, or water from central sources to homes, businesses, and other buildings across a large area.

例句

A storm damaged the power lines and cut electricity to half the national grid.

一場暴風雨損壞了電線，導致半個國家電網斷電。

collocation: national grid / power grid

Asher installed solar panels so his home no longer relies on the main electricity grid.

Asher 安裝了太陽能板，從此他家不再依賴主電網。

collocation: electricity grid

同義詞
  • network

    broader term; can refer to any connected system, not specifically energy

  • power system

    more formal and technical; often used in engineering contexts

文法句型

the + grid

national/regional + grid

off/connected to + the + grid

用法筆記

Frequently used with 'the' when referring to a country's main system ('the grid'). 'On the grid' means connected to the public supply; 'off the grid' means not connected. Subject is often an institution (power company, government agency).

常見錯誤

❌The electric network went down.
✅The power grid went down.
💡'grid' is the standard word for the country-level supply system; 'network' is more general.

3. living or operating without relying on the main public power, gas, and water sup

3.名詞B2
釋義

離網

不依賴公共電力或供水系統

living or operating without relying on the main public power, gas, and water supply, for example by producing one's own electricity and collecting one's own water.

例句

Élise and her family built an off-grid cabin in the mountains with no electricity bills.

Élise 和家人在山上蓋了一間離網小木屋，不用繳電費。

common phrase: off-grid cabin

Tariq installed solar panels and batteries so he could move completely off the grid.

Tariq 安裝了太陽能板和蓄電池，從此完全脫離電網。

common phrase: off the grid

同義詞
  • self-sufficient

    broader meaning — can include growing food, not just energy independence

  • independent

    general term; not specific to utilities

反義詞
  • on-grid

    connected to public utility systems

文法句型

off-grid + [noun]

off the grid

live/go + off-grid

用法筆記

This sense always appears in compound form: 'off-grid' (as an adjective before a noun) or 'off the grid' (as an adverbial phrase). Not used as a standalone noun. The meaning is always about energy/water independence, never about data or communication networks.

常見錯誤

❌They live on off-grid.
✅They live off the grid.' OR 'They live in an off-grid house.
💡'off-grid' needs a hyphen before a noun; 'off the grid' is used after verbs like 'live' or 'go.'

4. a system of numbered or lettered squares printed on a map, where each square has

4.名詞B1
釋義

方格座標

地圖上標有字母或數字的定位方格

a system of numbered or lettered squares printed on a map, where each square has a unique code that allows a user to find a specific place quickly.

例句

The hikers used the map grid to report their position to the rescue team.

登山者利用地圖方格座標，向救援隊報告他們的位置。

collocation: grid on a map

Valentina found the old church by checking its grid reference in the guidebook.

Valentina 在旅遊書上查到那座古老教堂的方格座標，順利找到了它。

collocation: grid reference

同義詞
  • coordinate system

    more technical; used in GPS and surveying rather than paper maps

  • map reference

    nearly interchangeable but less common than 'grid reference' in British English

文法句型

grid + reference/coordinates

on + a/the + grid

用法筆記

Often used in combination with 'reference' ('grid reference') or 'coordinates' ('grid coordinates'). The grid system on a map is usually labeled with letters along one edge and numbers along the other, so a location can be given as a code like 'B3' or 'F7.'

常見錯誤

❌What are the map squares of this location?
✅What is the grid reference for this location?
💡'grid reference' is the fixed expression.

5. the set of marked lanes on a race track where racing cars line up just before th

5.名詞B2
釋義

起跑排位

賽車比賽依排位賽成績安排的出發位置

the set of marked lanes on a race track where racing cars line up just before the race begins, arranged in rows according to how fast each driver qualified.

例句

The defending champion took pole position at the front of the grid for Sunday's race.

衛冕冠軍在週日的比賽中佔據了起跑排位最前面的竿位。

motor racing: pole position / front of the grid

Rain forced the officials to delay the start as the cars waited on the grid.

因下雨，賽事官員延後了起跑，賽車在起跑排位上等候。

同義詞
  • starting line-up

    more general term for the order of participants at the start of any race or competition

  • starting positions

    descriptive phrase rather than a direct synonym; less technical

文法句型

the + grid

on the + grid

starting grid

front/back of the + grid

用法筆記

Commonly used with 'starting grid' or simply 'the grid.' 'Pole position' refers to the first slot at the front of the grid. The grid is determined by qualifying lap times, with the fastest driver starting first. This sense is specific to motor racing contexts (Formula 1, MotoGP, etc.) and is not used for other types of races.

常見錯誤

❌The runner took her place on the grid.
✅The driver took his place on the starting grid.
💡'grid' in this sense only applies to car or motorcycle racing, not to foot races or horse races.