head
head — 動詞
- headpresent simple I / you / we / they
- heads3rd person singular
- heading-ing form
- headedpast simple
1. to move or set out towards a particular destination or in a specific direction,
朝…前進
朝特定方向移動或出發
to move or set out towards a particular destination or in a specific direction, often with a purpose
After breakfast, Kabir headed straight for the library to study for his exam.
早餐後，Kabir 直奔圖書館準備考試。
head + adverb/preposition: head straight for [place]
The delivery truck was heading south when a tyre blew out on the highway.
送貨卡車正朝南行駛時，一條輪胎在高速公路上爆了。
head + direction: head south, north, etc.
Felix decided to head back to the campsite before sunset.
Felix 決定在日落前返回營地。
Eli headed towards the train station through the crowded market.
Eli 穿過擁擠的市場，朝火車站走去。
Putri called to say she was heading home and would arrive in twenty minutes.
Putri 打電話說她正在回家的路上，二十分鐘後會到。
文法句型
head + adverb/preposition
用法筆記
Commonly used with direction adverbs (north, south, back, home) or prepositional phrases (towards, for, to, out of). The object is always a destination or direction, never a person.
常見錯誤
2. to take the most senior role within a team, organisation, or project, guiding it
領導；主管
擔任團體或部門的負責人
to take the most senior role within a team, organisation, or project, guiding its activities and key decisions
Roya heads the marketing department at a fast-growing tech company in Seoul.
Roya 在首爾一家快速成長的科技公司擔任行銷部門主管。
head + department/organisation
A retired judge was chosen to head the investigation into police conduct.
一位退休法官被選中負責調查警察行為的案件。
The charity is headed by Folake, who started it with her own savings.
這家慈善機構由 Folake 領導，她用自己的積蓄創辦了這個機構。
Eric was asked to head the committee that plans the annual school festival.
Eric 被邀請擔任規劃年度校慶的委員會主席。
Lukas heads a research team of fifteen scientists studying ocean pollution.
Lukas 帶領一個十五名科學家的研究團隊，研究海洋污染問題。
- follow
to be under someone else’s leadership
文法句型
head + organization/group
用法筆記
Subject is typically a person or small group. The object is an organisation, department, team, committee, or project — not a one-time event (use ‘lead’ or ‘organise’ instead).
常見錯誤
3. to occupy the leading or highest position in a list, procession, ranking, or sim
位居…之首
處在清單、隊伍或排名的頂端
to occupy the leading or highest position in a list, procession, ranking, or similar ordered sequence
Chidi’s name headed the list of scholarship recipients this year.
Chidi 的名字名列今年獎學金得主名單的第一位。
head + list: name heads the list
A marching band in bright red uniforms headed the parade through the main street.
一支穿著亮紅制服的樂隊走在大街遊行的最前面。
The local bakery’s sourdough bread heads the ranking of best products in the city.
本地烘焙坊的酸種麵包在該市最佳產品排行榜上名列第一。
Yumi’s art project headed the exhibition catalogue, just before the introduction.
Yumi 的藝術作品被放在展覽目錄的第一頁，緊接在序言之前。
An elderly veteran headed the procession of soldiers during the memorial service.
一位年長的退伍軍人在紀念儀式中走在士兵隊伍的最前面。
- top
more common in everyday speech, can be used for lists and rankings
- lead
used for races or competitions, emphasises being ahead
- come first in
more explicit, used in informal contexts
- bring up the rear
to be at the very end of a group or procession
文法句型
head + list/procession/ranking
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (LEADER): this sense focuses on position in a sequence or ranking, not on authority or control. The subject can be an inanimate thing (a product, a name) as well as a person.
常見錯誤
4. to strike a ball with one’s head, especially in soccer, in order to pass, score,
用頭頂球
（尤指足球）用頭部擊球
to strike a ball with one’s head, especially in soccer, in order to pass, score, or clear it
Otis jumped high and headed the ball into the top corner of the net.
Otis 跳得很高，把球頂入球門頂角。
head + ball + into [target]
The defender headed the ball away from the goal just before the whistle blew.
後衛在哨聲響起前及時把球頂離球門。
Esteban practised heading the ball against the wall every afternoon after school.
Esteban 每天下午放學後都對著牆練習頂球。
In the final minute of the match, Yumi headed the winning goal past the goalkeeper.
在比賽的最後一分鐘，Yumi 頭球越過守門員，攻入致勝一球。
文法句型
head + ball + preposition (into, to, away)
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in soccer/football contexts. The object is always a ball. Common direction prepositions include into, to, away, across, and down.
常見錯誤
5. to cut off the head of a person or animal, usually as a form of execution or in
斬首；砍頭
砍掉人或動物的頭
to cut off the head of a person or animal, usually as a form of execution or in preparation of food
In some historical accounts, captured enemy soldiers were beheaded by order of the king.
根據一些歷史記載，被俘的敵軍士兵奉國王命令被斬首。
passive: be beheaded (as execution)
The fishmonger headed and gutted the fish before wrapping it for the customer.
魚販把魚去頭去內臟，然後包好交給顧客。
Ancient texts describe how the rebel leader was beheaded in the town square.
古代文獻記載了叛軍領袖在城鎮廣場被斬首的經過。
Before cooking the shrimp, the chef quickly headed each one with a sharp knife.
在烹煮蝦子之前，廚師用鋒利的刀子迅速將每一隻蝦去頭。
- behead
more common, used almost exclusively for executions of humans
- decapitate
formal, clinical term used in medical or legal contexts
文法句型
head + person/animal
用法筆記
This sense is much less common than ‘behead’ in modern English. It appears most often in historical narratives about executions or in cooking contexts when preparing fish or shellfish.
6. (of certain plants and vegetables) to grow into a compact, rounded shape at the
結球；結頭
（植物）長出頭狀的緊密部分
(of certain plants and vegetables) to grow into a compact, rounded shape at the top, such as a cabbage forming its edible centre
The cabbages need plenty of sunlight and water to head properly.
高麗菜需要充足的陽光和水才能順利結球。
head as intransitive verb (plants)
By late autumn, the lettuce had headed and was ready for harvest.
到了秋末，萵苣已經結球，可以採收了。
The broccoli began to head after the weather turned cool and rainy.
天氣轉涼多雨之後，青花菜開始結球。
The cauliflower plants started to head after the farmer added fertiliser to the soil.
農夫在土壤中添加肥料後，花椰菜開始結球。
- form a head
more explicit, used in gardening instructions
- bolt
when a plant goes to seed prematurely instead of forming a compact head
文法句型
head (of plants/vegetables)
用法筆記
A specialised gardening and agricultural term. Only used for plants that naturally form a head, such as cabbage, lettuce, broccoli, and cauliflower. Not used for fruits or flowers on stems.
7. to start in a particular place and flow from there — used when describing where
發源
河流從某處開始
to start in a particular place and flow from there — used when describing where a river or stream begins its course
The Danube River heads in Germany's Black Forest region.
多瑙河發源於德國的黑森林地區。
head in [place] for river sources
After Putri traced the creek upstream, she learned it heads from a volcanic spring.
Putri 沿著小溪往上游追溯後，發現它源自一座火山溫泉。
The Amazon River heads at a high lake in the Peruvian Andes.
亞馬遜河發源於秘魯安第斯山脈的一個高山湖泊。
The Amazon River heads in the Andes Mountains of Peru, thousands of miles from the Atlantic Ocean.
亞馬遜河發源於秘魯的安第斯山脈，距離大西洋數千英里。
A small river headed in the hills above the village, just as Mizuki remembered.
一條小河發源於村子上方的小山丘，正如 Mizuki 所記得的那樣。
文法句型
head in [place]
head at [place]
用法筆記
Nearly always used for rivers, streams, creeks, and other flowing water. The place named after 'in' or 'at' is the source or headwaters of the waterway.
常見錯誤
head — 名詞
- headsingular
- headsplural
1. the topmost part of a person's or creature's body, resting on the neck and conta
頭部
身體頸部以上的部位
the topmost part of a person's or creature's body, resting on the neck and containing the brain, face, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
Mei-Lin wore a wide-brimmed hat on her head to block the bright sunlight.
Mei-Lin 戴了一頂寬邊帽在頭上，以阻擋強烈的陽光。
on + possessive + head — position/location
Brooke gently turned the baby's head to check for a rash behind the ear.
Brooke 輕輕轉過寶寶的頭，檢查耳後是否有皮疹。
The dog tilted its head to one side when Stefan called its name.
當 Stefan 叫那隻狗的名字時，牠把頭歪向一邊。
A helmet protects your head during a bicycle ride.
騎腳踏車時戴上安全帽可以保護頭部。
- feet
the opposite end of the body from the head
文法句型
the + noun
possessive + noun
用法筆記
Used with verbs such as 'shake', 'nod', 'tilt', 'turn', 'raise', and 'lower' to describe gestures and movements. 'Head' is also used in many compound nouns (headache, headlight, headline).
常見錯誤
2. used as a unit for counting individual people or animals, especially when calcul
每人；每頭
按人或動物計算的單位
used as a unit for counting individual people or animals, especially when calculating cost, number, or quantity
The guided tour of the castle costs £25 a head, including a light lunch.
城堡導覽之旅每人 25 英鎊，含一頓輕食午餐。
price + a/per + head — cost per person
The ranch across the valley has over two hundred head of cattle.
山谷對面的牧場有兩百多頭牛。
number + head of [animal] — counting livestock
Nadia collected the tickets and counted heads to make sure nobody was missing.
Nadia 收齊門票後清點人數，確認沒有人缺席。
The dinner buffet cost $40 per head, which was cheaper than ordering separate dishes.
自助餐晚餐每人 40 美元，比分開點菜還划算。
- per person
more formal way to say per head
- each
shorter alternative: '$20 each'
文法句型
number + head of + animal
a/per + head + price/cost
用法筆記
When counting livestock (cattle, sheep), the form 'head' stays the same in plural: 'fifty head of cattle' (not 'fifty heads'). When counting people informally, 'a head' or 'per head' is used for per-person costs.
常見錯誤
3. a rough unit for measuring differences in height between people or animals, equa
一頭的高度
以頭部尺寸為單位的長度
a rough unit for measuring differences in height between people or animals, equal approximately to the vertical length of a person's head; also used to describe a winning margin in racing or sport
Tomás is almost a full head taller than his cousin, even though they are the same age.
Tomás 幾乎比他的表弟高出一整顆頭，儘管他們年紀相同。
a + head + comparative — describing height difference
The grey horse won the race by half a head in a very close finish.
那匹灰馬以半個頭之差贏得了比賽，戰況非常激烈。
by + half a head — describing narrow win in racing
Hiro stood a head above the other players when the team photo was taken.
拍球隊合照時，Hiro 比其他隊員高出一顆頭。
Wren grew three inches in a year and now stands nearly a head above her mother.
Wren 一年長高三吋，現在幾乎比媽媽高出一顆頭。
- head's length
a more explicit but less common phrasing
文法句型
number + head(s)
a/one + head + comparative adjective
用法筆記
Common in horse racing ('win by a head', 'win by half a head') and in describing relative height between people. When used figuratively, 'head and shoulders above' means far superior — see the idioms section.
4. a person's mind, including their ability to think clearly, remember information,
頭腦；心智
思考、記憶和理解的能力
a person's mind, including their ability to think clearly, remember information, learn new skills, make good judgments, and stay in control of their emotions
Saira has a good head for languages and picked up Spanish in just six months.
Saira 很有語言天分，六個月就學會了西班牙語。
have a good head for + [skill] — natural ability
Wren tried to clear his head by taking a long walk along the river after work.
Wren 下班後沿著河邊走了很久，試圖讓頭腦清醒一下。
clear your head — remove distracting thoughts
A sudden loud noise made it hard to keep a clear head during the exam.
突如其來的巨響讓她難以在考試中保持頭腦冷靜。
Emily has a good head for business and started selling handmade gifts online last year.
Emily 很有生意頭腦，去年開始在網路上販售手作禮品。
文法句型
have a good/head for + noun
use your head
something sticks in your head
用法筆記
This sense appears in many common expressions: 'use your head' (think carefully), 'keep a clear head' (stay calm and logical), 'take something into your head' (suddenly decide). The phrase 'have a head for X' means natural talent for that activity.
常見錯誤
5. the ability to stay calm, steady, and unafraid when standing on a high place or
高處適應力
在高處不感到恐懼的能力
the ability to stay calm, steady, and unafraid when standing on a high place or looking down from above
You need a good head for heights if you want to work as a window cleaner on skyscrapers.
如果你想當摩天大樓的窗戶清潔工，必須有不懼高的本領。
have a good head for heights — comfort in high places
Eitan does not have a head for heights, so he avoids hiking on narrow mountain paths.
Eitan 有懼高症，所以避免走狹窄的山路。
Nadia has a good head for heights and happily climbs the ladder to clean the gutters.
Nadia 不懼高，很樂意爬上梯子清理排水槽。
If you do not have a head for heights, avoid the glass bridge near the top of the tower.
如果你有懼高症，就不要靠近塔頂附近的玻璃橋。
- steady nerves
broader term for staying calm under any pressure, not only heights
- fear of heights
the opposite condition; also called acrophobia
文法句型
have a head for heights
not have a head for heights
用法筆記
Almost always used in the phrase 'have a (good) head for heights' or its negative form. This sense is distinct from sense 4 (mind/intellect) because it refers specifically to physical steadiness in high places, not general mental ability.
常見錯誤
6. someone who holds the highest position of authority within a team, department, c
領導人；主管
組織或團體的負責人
someone who holds the highest position of authority within a team, department, company, school, or institution and has the power to make key decisions
Dr. Okafor was appointed head of the cardiology department at the city hospital.
Okafor 醫生被任命為市立醫院心臟科的主任。
head + of + [department/organization] — leadership role
The school head called a meeting with all the teachers to discuss the new timetable.
校長召集所有老師開會，討論新的課表。
Allison worked as the head of marketing for five years before starting her own company.
Allison 在創立自己的公司之前，擔任了五年的行銷主管。
The head of the research team presented the findings at the international conference.
研究團隊的負責人在國際會議上發表了研究成果。
The head called a meeting for all parents to discuss the new lunch menu.
校長召開了家長會議，討論新的午餐菜單。
Kwame's mother spoke to the head about her son's progress in maths class.
Kwame 的母親和校長談了她兒子在數學課的進度。
After fifteen years as head of the school, Mrs. Nakamura announced her retirement.
擔任校長十五年後，Nakamura 太太宣布退休。
Sana made an appointment to see the head about starting a chess club.
Sana 預約與校長見面，討論創辦西洋棋社的事情。
- subordinate
a person under the authority of another in an organization
- member
a person who belongs to a group but does not lead it
文法句型
the + head + of + organization
head + noun (as modifier)
用法筆記
Common in job titles: 'head teacher', 'head of department', 'head of state'. In business, the word 'head' can refer to any senior leadership position. Unlike 'manager' or 'supervisor', 'head' implies the top or most senior role in that area. In British English, 'the head' by itself commonly refers to the head teacher or principal of a school. American English prefers 'principal' for this role.
常見錯誤
7. An older student chosen to act as a representative of their school during offici
學生代表
代表學校參加正式典禮的學生
An older student chosen to act as a representative of their school during official events and ceremonies.
As head boy, Ryo gave a welcome speech at the graduation ceremony.
身為男學生代表，Ryo 在畢業典禮上致歡迎詞。
collocation: head boy / head girl
Salma was chosen as head girl because of her strong leadership and helpful attitude.
Salma 因為優秀的領導能力和樂於助人的態度，獲選為女學生代表。
The head boy and head girl welcomed the visitors to the school open day last Friday.
男學生代表與女學生代表上週五在學校開放日歡迎來賓。
Trang felt very proud when the staff announced the new head girl position.
Trang 在學校宣布新任女學生代表人選時感到非常驕傲。
- school captain
used in some Commonwealth countries instead of head boy/girl
- head student
a gender-neutral alternative used in some schools
文法句型
head boy / head girl
用法筆記
Used mainly in British secondary schools. 'Head boy' and 'head girl' are separate positions; a school typically has one of each per year.
8. The highest point, frontmost position, or leading place within a group, space, o
頂端；前段
某物的最高點或最前面位置
The highest point, frontmost position, or leading place within a group, space, or ordered list.
Liang sat at the head of the table during the family dinner.
Liang 坐在餐桌的首位，和家人一起吃飯。
collocation: at the head of the table
William's name appeared at the head of the list of exam results.
William 的名字出現在考試成績單的最前面。
The head of the page should show the title and the author's name.
頁面的頂端應該顯示標題和作者姓名。
The coach stood at the head of the line and called out each player's name.
教練站在隊伍的最前面，一一喊出每個球員的名字。
文法句型
the head of [something]
用法筆記
Frequently used in fixed phrases such as 'at the head of the table', 'at the head of the list', and 'head of the page'. Distinguish from sense 13 (river head), which specifically refers to a water source.
常見錯誤
9. The thick striking portion of a tool such as a hammer, or the broad tip of a nai
較大端
工具或釘子上較粗的一端
The thick striking portion of a tool such as a hammer, or the broad tip of a nail or screw.
Eli hit the nail on the head with a single, careful strike.
Eli 一錘就精準地敲在釘子的頂端。
idiomatic phrase: hit the nail on the head
The head of the hammer came loose after years of daily use on the building site.
用了好幾年之後，錘子頭從握柄上鬆脫了。
Quinn measured the head of the screw to find the right drill bit for the job.
Quinn 量了螺絲頭的尺寸，找出合適的鑽頭。
The head of the shovel snapped off when Sara tried to dig in the frozen ground.
鏟子的頭在 Sara 試圖挖凍土的時候斷掉了。
- striking end
describes the function more precisely than 'head'
文法句型
the head of [tool]
用法筆記
Often paired with 'of' when specifying the tool (the head of the hammer / the head of the golf club). In compound nouns the word can appear first, e.g. 'hammerhead', 'screw head'.
10. The tightly clustered rounded section at the tip of a stem where leaves or bloom
葉球；花頭
植物頂端密集的葉或花
The tightly clustered rounded section at the tip of a stem where leaves or blooms form.
Astrid cut the head of the lettuce and put the leaves into the salad bowl.
Astrid 切下萵苣的葉球，把葉子放進沙拉碗裡。
collocation: head of lettuce
The sunflower's bright yellow head slowly turned to follow the afternoon sun.
向日葵鮮黃色的花頭緩緩轉向，追隨著午後的陽光。
The gardener trimmed the dead heads off the roses in the garden every spring.
園丁每年春天都會剪掉花園中玫瑰的枯花。
The farmer harvested the heads of the cabbages before the first frost arrived.
農夫在第一次霜降之前收割了高麗菜的葉球。
- flower head
specifically for flowering plants
- capitulum
the technical botanical term for a flower head
文法句型
head of [plant]
用法筆記
Commonly used for vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage, and cauliflower, as well as for flowers like sunflowers. 'Dead-heading' is the practice of removing faded flower heads to encourage new growth.
11. The pale froth that forms across the surface of a freshly poured beer.
泡沫
啤酒倒入杯中產生的白色泡沫
The pale froth that forms across the surface of a freshly poured beer.
The bartender poured the dark beer slowly to create a thick, creamy head.
酒保慢慢地倒出黑啤酒，產生了厚實綿密的泡沫。
collocation: thick / creamy head
Felipe prefers his stout with a tall head that lasts several minutes.
Felipe 比較喜歡他的黑啤酒有厚厚的泡沫，能維持好幾分鐘。
Heather asked the waiter for a beer with very little head on it.
Heather 請服務生給她一杯幾乎沒有泡沫的啤酒。
The waiter poured too fast, and the head of the beer spilled over the rim.
服務生倒得太快，啤酒的泡沫溢出杯緣。
文法句型
a head on beer
用法筆記
A 'good head' is considered desirable in many beer styles. The head is formed by carbon dioxide bubbles and affects the beer's aroma and mouthfeel.
12. the starting point of a river, usually found in mountains or hills where undergr
源頭
河流開始的地方
the starting point of a river, usually found in mountains or hills where underground water first reaches the surface
Sayaka traced the stream back to its head in the mountain valley.
Sayaka 循著溪流往上走，來到山谷中溪水的源頭。
head of a river / stream
The village lies near the river head, where water first rises from the ground.
村莊坐落在河流源頭附近，河水從那裡第一次冒出地面。
Heavy rain at the river's head caused flooding in the towns downstream.
河流源頭的大雨導致下游的城鎮發生淹水。
Eliska followed the stream up the mountain to discover its hidden head.
Eliska 沿著溪流往山上走，去尋找它隱藏的源頭。
- source
more general — can refer to the origin of anything, not just water
- headwaters
plural form, more common in everyday use than 'head' alone
- mouth
the place where a river ends by flowing into a larger body of water
用法筆記
In this sense 'head' is often paired with 'of' (the head of the river) or used in compounds like 'headwater' and 'headstream.'
13. the small whitish tip that forms on a pimple or boil when pus gathers just benea
膿頭
痘痘或膿瘡頂端的膿點
the small whitish tip that forms on a pimple or boil when pus gathers just beneath the skin's surface
Beatriz gently cleaned the head of the pimple on her chin before going to bed.
Beatriz 睡前用棉花棒輕輕清理了下巴上痘痘的膿頭。
head of + pimple / spot / abscess
The doctor said the head of the abscess would burst within a day or two.
醫生說那個膿瘡的膿頭一兩天內就會破掉。
Hyun left the spot alone until a head formed naturally on top of it.
Hyun 不去碰那顆痘痘，等它自然在頂端形成膿頭。
Reema squeezed the head of the boil carefully after it turned white.
膿瘡的頂端變白之後，Reema 小心地擠壓了它的膿頭。
用法筆記
Often follows a possessive: 'the head of the pimple' or 'its head.' This sense is specific to skin blemishes and does not apply to general injuries.
常見錯誤
14. the face of a coin decorated with a portrait, chosen by one player when tossing
正面
硬幣上有人頭像的一面
the face of a coin decorated with a portrait, chosen by one player when tossing the coin to decide between two options
Rania tossed a coin and called heads before it landed on the table.
Rania 擲了一枚硬幣，在它落在桌上之前喊了「正面」。
call heads — announce your choice
"Heads or tails?" Anong asked, holding up a shiny coin between her fingers.
Anong 拿起一枚亮晶晶的硬幣問道：「正面還是反面？」
Ezra flipped the coin and it came up heads, so their team kicked off first.
Ezra 擲出硬幣，結果是正面，所以他們的隊伍先開球。
Nellie won the coin toss by calling heads and chose the window seat.
Nellie 猜正面贏了擲硬幣，於是選了靠窗的座位。
- obverse
formal technical term in coin collecting; not used in everyday language
- tails
the opposite side of the coin
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'heads or tails.' Even when referring to one side, the plural 'heads' is standard. The opposite side is called 'tails.'
常見錯誤
15. a small electromagnetic component inside a cassette player, video machine, or di
磁頭
錄音或讀取裝置的感應元件
a small electromagnetic component inside a cassette player, video machine, or disk drive that picks up information from or stores it onto a magnetic surface
Yael used a cotton swab to clean the tape head on the old cassette player.
Yael 用棉花棒清理了舊卡帶播放機上的磁頭。
tape head — compound noun for recording device part
The hard drive failed because the scratched read head could not access the data.
那顆硬碟故障了，因為刮傷的讀取磁頭無法存取資料。
read head — specific type of head
Harper replaced the recording head when the video picture grew fuzzy.
影片畫面變得模糊時，Harper 更換了錄影磁頭。
The technician inspected the playback head and found it covered in dust.
技術人員檢查了播放磁頭，發現上面覆蓋了一層灰塵。
- read-write head
more precise when the head handles both reading and writing
- magnetic head
broader technical term covering all types
用法筆記
Often appears in compound nouns: 'tape head,' 'read head,' 'recording head,' 'playback head.' This sense is becoming less common as tape and disk-based media are replaced by solid-state storage.
16. the main word inside a phrase that gives the whole phrase its basic grammatical
中心詞
詞組中決定文法功能的主要詞
the main word inside a phrase that gives the whole phrase its basic grammatical function; for example, the noun 'house' is the head of the phrase 'the old red house'
In the phrase "a very old house," the head is "house" because the whole phrase acts like a noun.
在「a very old house」這個詞組中，中心詞是「house」，因為整個詞組的功能像一個名詞。
head of a noun phrase = the noun itself
The linguistics professor explained that the head of "run quickly" is the verb "run."
那位語言學教授解釋說，「run quickly」的中心詞是動詞「run」。
To find a phrase's head, look for the word essential to its meaning.
要找出詞組的中心詞，就看哪個詞對意思來說不可或缺。
In 'the tall girl with red shoes,' the head is 'girl' because the phrase names a person.
在「the tall girl with red shoes」中，中心詞是「girl」，因為該詞組指的是人。
用法筆記
A technical term in grammar analysis. The head determines whether a phrase is a noun phrase, verb phrase, adjective phrase, etc. Words that depend on the head are called dependents or modifiers.
常見錯誤
17. a thin strip of elevated ground extending outward from the shoreline into the oc
海岬
突出於海中的狹長高地
a thin strip of elevated ground extending outward from the shoreline into the ocean, typically with steep sides
The lighthouse stands on a rocky head visible for miles out at sea.
那座燈塔矗立在一個岩石海岬上，在海上數英里外就能看見。
rocky head — adjective + head for headland
Tendai hiked out to the head and watched the waves crash against the cliffs below.
Tendai 徒步走到海岬上，觀看海浪拍打下面的峭壁。
Sailors use the head as a landmark when they approach the port from the north.
水手們以這座海岬為地標，從北方接近港口。
Eliska photographed the head from the beach as the sun went down.
Eliska 在日落時從沙灘上拍了那座海岬的照片。
- headland
more common term in everyday language
- promontory
more formal; often refers to a larger landform
- cape
similar; typically larger and more prominent
用法筆記
This sense is somewhat literary. 'Headland' or 'promontory' is more common in everyday speech. 'Head' alone appears mainly in place names (e.g., Beachy Head) and in descriptive writing about coastlines.
常見錯誤
18. a painful or uncomfortable feeling inside the head, often caused by being sick,
頭痛
頭部疼痛不適的感覺
a painful or uncomfortable feeling inside the head, often caused by being sick, very tired, or having had too many alcoholic drinks
Amira woke up with a terrible head after staying up too late last night.
Amira 昨晚熬夜到太晚，醒來時頭痛得厲害。
collocation: have/get + a + adjective + head
Lien lay down in a dark room because she had a bad head.
Lien 因為頭痛，便在黑暗的房間裡躺下休息。
Joshua had a splitting head from the loud music at the concert.
Joshua 因為演唱會音樂太大聲而頭痛欲裂。
The long car ride gave Minho a terrible head that would not go away.
那趟漫長的車程讓 Minho 頭痛得厲害，久久無法消退。
文法句型
have/get + a/an + adjective + head
用法筆記
This meaning of 'head' is informal and mostly used in British English. It is commonly paired with 'have' or 'get' plus an adjective such as 'bad', 'terrible', or 'splitting'.
常見錯誤
19. the act of using the mouth on a person's sex organs to give them sexual pleasure
口交
用口刺激性器官的性行為
the act of using the mouth on a person's sex organs to give them sexual pleasure
The couple joked about giving head during their private conversation at the party.
那對情侶在派對上私下聊天時，開了一些關於幫人口交的玩笑。
grammar pattern: give + head
Tamar looked away when the film showed two people giving each other head.
電影裡出現兩人互相口交的畫面時，Tamar 把頭轉開了。
A group of teenagers whispered about receiving head, unsure if the slang was being used correctly.
一群青少年小聲討論著關於幫人口交的事，不確定這個俚語用法是否正確。
Some people consider giving head a very private act between partners.
有些人認為口交是伴侶之間非常私密的行為。
- oral sex
the standard, neutral term; 'head' is informal slang
- fellatio
formal medical term for oral stimulation of a penis
- cunnilingus
formal medical term for oral stimulation of a vulva
文法句型
give (someone) head
用法筆記
This is informal slang. It is considered vulgar or crude in many social situations. The more formal terms are 'oral sex', 'fellatio', or 'cunnilingus'.
20. a person who is extremely interested in a particular subject or activity — used
迷；使用者
對某事物極度狂熱的人或藥物使用者
a person who is extremely interested in a particular subject or activity — used as a standalone noun with a preceding noun modifier (written as two words, e.g. 'music head'), distinct from the fused suffix -head
Cyrus is a total music head who spends every weekend digging through record shops.
Cyrus 是個十足的音樂迷，每個週末都泡在唱片行裡挖寶。
standalone noun pattern: [adjective] + [noun] + head
The coffee shop is full of film heads discussing obscure old movies every morning.
那間咖啡店每天早上都擠滿了影迷，討論著一些冷門的老電影。
Erik became a proper tech head after teaching himself to build computers from spare parts.
Erik 自學用零件組裝電腦後，成了真正的科技迷。
Police arrested several drug heads during the raid, though the term is considered offensive.
警方在搜捕行動中逮捕了好幾名毒蟲，不過這個詞帶有貶義。
- enthusiast
neutral and formal; 'head' is informal slang
- fanatic
implies extreme enthusiasm that may be unreasonable
- addict
stronger, implying dependency; common for drugs
文法句型
[noun] + head (as two words)
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with the suffix '-head' (see the suffix entry above). The difference is that noun/21 treats 'head' as a standalone noun preceded by a modifier and written as two words (music head, film head), while the suffix creates fused single-word compounds (pothead, gearhead). The drug-related uses can be derogatory.
常見錯誤
21. a title or short phrase printed above a block of text to show what the writing b
標題；欄頭
文章或文件開頭的標題文字
a title or short phrase printed above a block of text to show what the writing below is about
Each chapter in the textbook begins with a bold head that names the topic.
科學課本的每一章開頭都有一個標示主題的粗體標題。
collocation: bold head + of + chapter
Maeve wrote short heads for each section of her report.
Maeve 為報告的每個段落寫了簡短的標題。
The front-page head read "City Council Approves New Park".
頭版標題寫著「市議會批准新建公園」。
Zayd added a clear head above each paragraph in his essay.
Zayd 在作文的每個段落上方都加了清楚的小標題。
文法句型
head + of + [document/section]
用法筆記
The more common word for this sense is 'heading' or 'title'. 'Head' is often used in publishing and word-processing contexts, especially in compounds like 'chapter head' or 'section head'.
常見錯誤
head — 形容詞
- headpositive
- headercomparative
- headestsuperlative
1. worn on, attached to, or affecting the head
頭部的
用於或影響頭部的
worn on, attached to, or affecting the head
Liam had to wear a special head brace for six weeks after the accident.
連恩在車禍後必須戴著特殊的頭部支架長達六週。
head + noun for protective equipment
The pharmacy sells several kinds of head lice treatment for children.
那家藥局販售幾種兒童用頭蝨治療產品。
A head massage can help reduce stress and relieve tension in your shoulders.
頭部按摩有助於減輕壓力、舒緩肩膀緊繃。
Jenna bought a soft head cushion to support her neck during long flights.
珍娜買了一個柔軟的頭部靠墊，在長途飛行時支撐脖子。
- cranial
medical or technical term; not used in everyday speech
文法句型
head + noun
用法筆記
This sense appears only before a noun and describes something designed for or happening to the head.
常見錯誤
2. holding the highest rank or most important position within a group or organizati
首席的；總的
組織中地位最高的
holding the highest rank or most important position within a group or organization
The head chef at that restaurant trained in Paris for five years.
那家餐廳的主廚曾在巴黎受訓五年。
head + job title for top role
Faisal was promoted to head of sales after leading the team through a difficult year.
費薩爾在帶領團隊度過艱困的一年後，被晉升為銷售主管。
Our head office is in Taipei, with smaller branches in Kaohsiung and Taichung.
我們的總公司在台北，在高雄和台中都有分公司。
The head groundskeeper has worked at the golf club for over twenty years.
首席場地管理員在那座高爾夫俱樂部已經工作超過二十年。
文法句型
head + noun (job title or department)
用法筆記
Unlike the noun sense which refers to a person (e.g. 'the head of the department'), this adjective sense modifies a noun to show that someone or something is the most senior or central.
常見錯誤
3. situated at the very top, front, or beginning of something
頂端；前端
位於最高或最前方的
situated at the very top, front, or beginning of something
The head table at the wedding reception was decorated with white roses.
婚宴的主桌上裝飾著白玫瑰。
The head of the hiking trail offers a spectacular view of the entire valley.
登山步道的起點可以欣賞到整個山谷的壯麗景色。
head of + noun for starting or top point
Noor stood at the head of the queue, waiting for the ticket office to open.
努爾站在隊伍的最前面，等待售票處開門。
Before passing the contract to the client, Yael signed at the head of the page.
在把合約交給客戶之前，雅耶爾在文件最上方簽了名。
文法句型
head + noun (positional)
用法筆記
Describes physical position only — the highest or frontmost part of a space, line, or object. Distinguished from sense 2 (CHIEF), which describes rank rather than location.
4. blowing or moving directly from the front, making progress more difficult
逆的；迎面的
從正面吹來或移動的
blowing or moving directly from the front, making progress more difficult
The cyclists struggled against a strong head wind during the final ten kilometers.
自行車選手在最後十公里奮力對抗強勁的逆風。
head wind — wind coming from the front
A head sea made the morning ferry ride much rougher than usual.
頂頭浪使今早的渡輪比平常顛簸許多。
head sea — waves moving against a vessel
The pilot announced that a head wind would delay their arrival by thirty minutes.
機長宣布逆風會使他們延遲三十分鐘抵達。
A strong head current made it nearly impossible for the swimmers to reach the shore.
強勁的逆流讓游泳者幾乎無法游到岸邊。
文法句型
head + noun (wind, sea, current)
用法筆記
Used primarily in weather, sailing, and aviation contexts. Only a few nouns commonly follow this sense: 'wind', 'sea', 'current', 'swell'.
head — 字尾
1. A suffix added to a noun to create a word for someone who has an extremely stron
⋯迷；癮君子
構成名詞，指對某事物有強烈興趣或成癮的人
A suffix added to a noun to create a word for someone who has an extremely strong interest in something, often someone who regularly uses a particular drug.
Nikos was the biggest pothead in his dorm, with smoke always drifting from his window.
Nikos 是宿舍裡出了名的大麻蟲，窗戶總是飄出煙霧。
suffix: pothead = marijuana user
After serving time for drug possession, Eitan's family helped him leave the crackhead life behind.
Eitan 因持有毒品服刑期滿後，家人幫他擺脫了古柯鹼成癮的生活。
suffix: crackhead = crack cocaine user
Olivia is a total gearhead who rebuilt a 1967 Mustang engine from scratch last summer.
Olivia 是個不折不扣的汽車迷，去年夏天她從頭到尾翻新了一輛 1967 年的野馬引擎。
Femi and his dad are deadheads who have seen the Grateful Dead play over fifty times.
Femi 和他爸爸都是死忠的「感恩而死」樂團粉絲，兩人已經看過該團表演超過五十次。
When Beatrix's laptop broke, the techhead fixed it herself instead of buying a new one.
Beatrix 的筆電壞掉時，這位科技狂自己動手修好，沒有買新的。
- -ophile
A more formal suffix from French/Greek, used in words like bibliophile or cinephile; -head is informal and more intense.
- fan
A standalone noun, not a suffix; less intense and neutral in register compared to -head.
- addict
Stronger and more negative; can be a standalone noun, whereas -head is a suffix that creates informal compound nouns.
文法句型
[noun] + -head
用法筆記
This suffix is informal and may be considered offensive when used to describe drug users. The drug-related compounds (e.g. pothead, crackhead) are stronger than the enthusiast compounds (e.g. gearhead, deadhead). For two-word uses (e.g. 'music head', 'film head'), see noun sense 21 (ENTHUSIAST).