hot
hot — 動詞
1. to raise the temperature of something so that it becomes warm or hot, often quic
加熱；溫熱
使溫度升高
to raise the temperature of something so that it becomes warm or hot, often quickly or for a short time.
Femi hotted the pan before adding the cooking oil.
Femi 先將平底鍋加熱，然後才倒入食用油。
transitive: hot + object (pan)
Jiwoo hotted the milk for her coffee on the stove.
Jiwoo 在爐子上加熱了牛奶，準備沖咖啡。
The concrete path had been hotted by the strong morning sun.
水泥小徑被強烈的晨陽曬得發燙。
Trang hotted the soup on the stove while her guests sat at the table.
Trang 在爐子上把湯加熱，這時客人們正坐在餐桌旁等候。
The old radiator hotted the small room within ten minutes.
那組舊暖氣片在十分鐘內就讓小房間暖和起來了。
文法句型
hot + object (pan / milk / water)
hot + up
hot + object + up
用法筆記
Considerably less frequent than the verbs 'heat' or 'warm'. The simple past 'hotted' may sound unfamiliar to some learners; 'heated' is the standard form for the same meaning.
常見錯誤
hot — 名詞
1. the hottest part of a day or season, when the temperature reaches its highest po
炎熱
一天或一季中最熱的時段
the hottest part of a day or season, when the temperature reaches its highest point.
The farmers began their work at dawn to avoid the hot of the midday sun.
農夫們在黎明時就開始工作，以避開正午的炎熱。
the hot of + noun phrase — fixed structure for hottest part
Soraya waited for the hot of the afternoon to pass before walking to the market.
Soraya 等到午後最炎熱的時段過去，才走去市場。
Even after sunset, the hot of the day still filled the narrow streets of Marrakesh.
即使日落後，白天的暑氣仍充滿 Marrakesh 狹窄的街道。
The hot of the desert summer drove everyone indoors until the evening breeze arrived.
沙漠夏季的酷熱逼得大家都躲進屋裡，直到晚風吹來。
During the hot of July, the Chens slept on straw mats by the open window.
在七月最炎熱的時候，Chen 家人在敞開的窗戶邊鋪蓆而睡。
文法句型
the hot of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Only used in fixed expressions with 'the' followed by 'of' ('the hot of the day / afternoon / summer'). Cannot be freely substituted for 'heat' in most contexts.
常見錯誤
2. a cooked meal served at a high temperature, especially one prepared in a school,
熱食
供應的熱騰騰餐點
a cooked meal served at a high temperature, especially one prepared in a school, hospital, or other food-service setting for a large number of people.
The school canteen served hots every weekday to over four hundred students.
學校餐廳每個工作日供應熱食給超過四百名學生。
hots as plural noun for hot meals — informal register
After the long hike, Bao found a small cafe that still served hots.
長途健行後，Bao 找到一家還有供應熱食的小咖啡館。
The hospital kitchen offered both cold sandwiches and hots during lunch hours.
醫院廚房在午餐時間同時提供冷三明治和熱食。
Elderly residents in the care home looked forward to the hots delivered at noon.
安養院的長輩們期待中午送來的熱食。
文法句型
the hots as countable plural noun
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the plural form 'hots' when referring to hot meals. The singular form is extremely rare. This usage is informal and most common in institutional settings.
常見錯誤
3. a strong feeling of sexual attraction or desire directed at a particular person.
情慾
對某人的強烈性吸引力
a strong feeling of sexual attraction or desire directed at a particular person.
Jude clearly had the hots for the new barista at the coffee shop.
Jude 明顯對咖啡店那位新來的咖啡師很有感覺。
have the hots for [someone] — informal fixed phrase
Roya joked that her grandmother secretly had the hots for the young man next door.
Roya 開玩笑說她奶奶偷偷對隔壁的年輕人有意思。
Noa admitted he had the hots for his classmate but never found the courage to speak to her.
Noa 承認他對同學懷有強烈的情慾，但始終沒有勇氣跟她說話。
Tomás laughed when his friends teased him about having the hots for the singer.
Tomás 的朋友們取笑他對那位歌手有意思，他也跟著笑了。
- lust
stronger and more direct than 'the hots'; often carries a negative or moral judgment
- crush
milder and more innocent; 'crush' is used for romantic infatuation, not necessarily sexual
- attraction
more formal and less intense than 'the hots'; covers a broader range of feelings
- disgust
a strong feeling of dislike or repulsion
- indifference
absence of any romantic or sexual interest
文法句型
the hots for + person
用法筆記
Always appears in the fixed phrase 'the hots for [person].' Informal register — suitable for casual conversation but not for formal writing. More common in North American English than British English.
常見錯誤
hot — 形容詞
1. having a temperature that is noticeably higher than normal, to the point where y
熱的
溫度高的
having a temperature that is noticeably higher than normal, to the point where you can feel it or it may be uncomfortable to touch.
Trang made a cup of hot tea and blew on it to cool it down.
Trang 泡了一杯熱茶，吹了吹讓它涼下來。
The summer sun made the sand too hot to walk on without shoes.
夏天的陽光把沙子曬得太燙，沒穿鞋根本走不了。
too + adj + to-infinitive for degree
Bao's mother warned him not to touch the hot pan on the stove.
Bao 的媽媽提醒他不要去碰爐子上熱騰騰的鍋子。
The soup was still hot, so Dylan decided to wait a few minutes before eating.
湯還是很燙，所以 Dylan 決定等幾分鐘再吃。
Haruto turned on the hot water and let it run over his cold hands.
Haruto 打開熱水，讓水流過他冰冷的雙手。
常見錯誤
2. relates to food prepared with chilli peppers or powerful seasonings that cause a
辣的
食物刺激口腔產生灼熱感的
relates to food prepared with chilli peppers or powerful seasonings that cause a sharp stinging sensation on your tongue.
Maeve's curry was so hot from the chili that her eyes began to water.
Maeve 的咖哩因為加了辣椒而非常辣，辣得她的眼睛開始流淚。
so + adj + that-clause for result
Élise ordered a hot sauce to go with her tacos at the new Mexican restaurant.
Élise 在那家新開的墨西哥餐廳點了一份辣醬配墨西哥塔可餅。
collocation: hot sauce
This dish is very hot, so Ilan asked for milk to cool his mouth.
這道菜很辣，所以 Ilan 要了牛奶來緩解口中的辣味。
Kian loves spicy food and always buys the hottest noodles from the night market.
Kian 很愛吃辣，總是去夜市買最辣的麵條。
用法筆記
This sense refers to the burning taste of spices, not the temperature of the food. A dish can be 'hot' in this sense even when served cold, like spicy cold noodles.
常見錯誤
3. describes a topic, issue, or situation that people feel very strongly about and
爭議的
引起激烈論辯的
describes a topic, issue, or situation that people feel very strongly about and argue over because opinions are sharply divided.
The new school uniform policy became a hot topic among parents and teachers.
新制服政策成了家長與老師之間的熱門話題。
collocation: hot topic
Climate change remains a hot issue that politicians argue about every election year.
氣候變遷仍然是每逢選舉年就會被政治人物爭論不休的熱門議題。
collocation: hot issue
Rania wrote a column about several hot debates happening in the city council this week.
Rania 撰寫了一篇專欄，報導本週在市議會發生的幾場激烈辯論。
Immigration is such a hot subject that some families avoid discussing it at dinner.
移民是一個爭議性極大的話題，有些家庭甚至會在餐桌上刻意避而不談。
- controversial
more formal and precise for causing public disagreement
- contentious
formal; likely to cause arguments, especially in legal or political contexts
- divisive
causes people to split into opposing groups
- uncontroversial
not causing any disagreement or argument
- settled
no longer debated or disputed
文法句型
hot + noun (topic / issue / subject / debate)
用法筆記
Typically placed before the noun it modifies ('hot topic', 'hot issue') rather than after a linking verb, though 'become hot' is also natural.
常見錯誤
4. very popular, trendy, or in demand at the present time, especially for something
熱門的
新潮且廣受歡迎的
very popular, trendy, or in demand at the present time, especially for something new that many people are excited about.
Astrid discovered a hot new band that everyone at school was talking about.
Astrid 發現了一個全校都在討論的新熱門樂團。
collocation: hot new [noun]
The latest smartphone model is the hottest product on the market right now.
最新款智慧型手機是目前市場上最熱門的產品。
superlative: the hottest
Vikram's tech blog features the hottest trends in artificial intelligence this year.
Vikram 的科技部落格介紹了今年人工智慧領域最熱門的趨勢。
That café became a hot spot where young artists gather to share their work.
那家咖啡館成了年輕藝術家聚集分享作品的熱門去處。
文法句型
hot + noun (new product / trend / spot)
用法筆記
Frequently appears before nouns like 'new', 'trend', 'product', or 'spot'. The superlative form 'the hottest' is especially common in marketing language.
常見錯誤
5. very strict about a particular standard or rule, expecting that it must always b
嚴格的
非常重視並要求嚴格遵守的
very strict about a particular standard or rule, expecting that it must always be followed without exception.
Professor Darius is very hot on punctuality and locks the door when class begins.
Darius 教授非常注重準時，上課時間一到就會鎖門。
pattern: be hot on + noun
The coach is hot on discipline and makes the team arrive early for every practice.
教練非常注重紀律，要求球隊每次練習都提早到場。
Nikhil's boss is hot on accuracy, so he always double-checks the numbers before sending reports.
Nikhil 的老闆對準確性要求很高，所以他寄出報告前總會再檢查一次數字。
The school is hot on attendance and calls parents if a student skips class.
學校非常重視出席率，學生如果翹課就會打電話給家長。
文法句型
be hot on + noun / gerund
用法筆記
Always used in the construction 'be hot on something'. It does not describe a person's general personality but rather their strictness about a specific area. Distinguish from sense 'HOT-TEMPERED' which means easily angered as a personality trait.
常見錯誤
6. very skilful at doing something or having deep knowledge about a particular subj
熟練的
技能高超或知識豐富的
very skilful at doing something or having deep knowledge about a particular subject.
Tariro is really hot at computer programming and can fix almost any bug.
Tariro 非常擅長寫電腦程式，幾乎什麼錯誤都能解決。
pattern: be hot at + noun/gerund
Mira hired a hot young lawyer who had never lost a case in court.
Mira 聘請了一位在法庭上從未輸過案件的厲害年輕律師。
Eitan is hot on history and can name every Roman emperor from memory.
Eitan 對歷史很在行，能憑記憶說出每一位羅馬皇帝的名字。
The laboratory needs someone who is hot at data analysis to handle this project.
這間實驗室需要一個精通數據分析的人來處理這個專案。
- inexperienced
lacking practice or skill in an area
- novice
completely new to a skill; a beginner
文法句型
be hot at + noun / gerund
be hot on + noun
用法筆記
More common in British English than American. When used with 'hot at', it typically describes practical skills. When used with 'hot on', it often describes knowledge. The 'hot at' pattern usually requires a gerund or skill-area noun.
常見錯誤
7. Information or advice from somebody with special knowledge, especially about upc
內線消息
來自知情者的可靠消息或建議
Information or advice from somebody with special knowledge, especially about upcoming events in a competition or business.
Vivek's uncle gave him a hot tip about which stocks to buy before the prices went up.
Vivek 的叔叔給了他關於哪支股票會漲的內線消息，結果在漲價前買進。
hot tip + about + [topic]
Journalists raced to follow up on the hot tip about a cabinet reshuffle.
記者們急忙追查那條關於內閣改組的內線消息。
Did the coach's hot tip about the opponent's defence help the team win?
教練關於對手防守弱點的內線消息，有幫助球隊獲勝嗎？
That hot tip turned out to be completely wrong, so Rachel lost her investment.
那條內線消息後來證明完全錯誤，Rachel 因此賠了投資的錢。
A stranger whispered a hot tip into the gambler's ear at the racetrack.
一個陌生人低聲在賭徒耳邊說了賽馬場的內線消息。
- tip
shorter, less intense; a hot tip is a tip believed to be especially good
- lead
used mainly in investigative contexts like police work or journalism
- inside information
more formal and suggests the source has secret access
文法句型
hot tip + about + noun
用法筆記
Often used in contexts of betting, investing, or journalism. Not used for casual social gossip — a hot tip implies the information has practical value.
常見錯誤
8. The person, team, or animal that the public or experts judge to have the stronge
奪冠熱門
比賽或選舉中最被看好的人或隊伍
The person, team, or animal that the public or experts judge to have the strongest chance of finishing first in a contest such as a sporting match, an election, or another competitive event.
Nikos is the hot favourite to win the marathon after breaking the national record.
Nikos 打破全國紀錄後，成了馬拉松賽的奪冠熱門。
hot favourite + to-infinitive
The hot favourite fell at the first fence and lost the horse race entirely.
那位奪冠熱門在第一道柵欄就跌倒了，完全輸掉了賽馬。
With her strong lead in the polls, Senator Isabela was the hot favourite for re-election.
民調大幅領先的 Isabela 參議員是這次連任的奪冠熱門。
The judges surprised everyone by picking a dark horse instead of the hot favourite.
評審們讓所有人都吃了一驚，選了一匹黑馬而不是奪冠熱門。
Bookmakers listed the Brazilian team as hot favourites to win the World Cup again.
博彩公司將巴西隊列為再次奪得世界盃的奪冠熱門。
- front-runner
neutral, used especially in elections and races
- top contender
more formal; a strong candidate but not necessarily the top one
- favourite
the same meaning without the intensifier 'hot'
- dark horse
a competitor nobody expects to win
文法句型
hot favourite + to-infinitive
hot favourite + for + noun
用法筆記
Common in sports journalism, betting contexts, and election coverage. Often followed by an infinitive (hot favourite to win) or a 'for' phrase (hot favourite for the title).
常見錯誤
9. (of goods or property) recently taken without permission, making them risky to s
贓物
剛被偷竊而難以脫手的物品
(of goods or property) recently taken without permission, making them risky to sell or possess openly because the police may still be searching for them and they are easy to recognise.
The pawnbroker realised the watches were hot and called the police immediately.
當鋪老闆發現那些手錶是贓物後立刻報了警。
predicative use: item + be + hot
A pair of thieves tried to sell hot jewellery at a market across the border, but nobody would buy it.
一對小偷試圖在邊境對面的市場賣掉贓物首飾，但沒人願意買。
Dealers who knowingly buy hot goods can face serious criminal charges and prison time.
明知是贓物還購買的商人可能會面臨嚴重的刑事指控和監禁。
The stolen paintings were too hot to sell anywhere, so the thieves hid them in an old warehouse.
那些被偷的畫在什麼地方都太燙手了，小偷只好把它們藏在舊倉庫裡。
The detective warned all antique shops not to accept any hot merchandise from unknown sellers.
偵探警告所有古董店不要從不明賣家那裡收購贓物。
- stolen
neutral, no implication of recentness or risk
- lifted
British slang, very informal
- knocked off
informal, used especially for counterfeit luxury goods
- legitimate
obtained legally and above board
- clean
informal slang for property that is not stolen
文法句型
hot + noun (hot goods, hot jewellery, etc.)
用法筆記
Almost always used of physical goods (jewellery, electronics, art). Not used for digital property or intangible things. Frequently appears in crime dramas and police procedural contexts.
常見錯誤
10. Physically attractive in a way that stirs romantic or sexual interest; or descri
性感；亢奮
外表吸引人或性慾高漲的
Physically attractive in a way that stirs romantic or sexual interest; or describing the state of feeling strong sexual desire or excitement.
Élise felt hot all over whenever her partner walked into the room.
Élise 每次看到另一半走進房間就全身亢奮。
predicative: feel hot (feeling desire)
The magazine voted Christopher the hottest actor of the year for the third time.
該雜誌第三度票選 Christopher 為年度最性感男演員。
superlative form: hottest + noun
Nora looked incredibly hot in her evening dress at the awards ceremony.
Nora 在頒獎典禮上穿著晚禮服，看起來非常性感。
Some advertisements use hot models to sell everyday products like shampoo or perfume.
有些廣告用性感的模特兒來推銷洗髮精或香水等日常用品。
Femi blushed when someone called him hot at the party.
Femi 在派對上被人說很性感，臉都紅了。
- sexy
equally informal but slightly more direct; the most common synonym
- attractive
neutral and polite; covers both physical and personal charm
- good-looking
less intense; purely about appearance without sexual emphasis
- fit
British informal slang; focuses on physical body shape
- ugly
strong and direct opposite
- unattractive
neutral, less harsh than 'ugly'
文法句型
feel hot
look hot
hot + noun (hot actor, hot model, etc.)
用法筆記
Informal and direct. Can sound crude in formal or professional settings. Use 'attractive' or 'good-looking' for polite contexts. When describing a person's state ('feeling hot'), the meaning is sexually excited rather than physically warm.
常見錯誤
11. (of a person) having a tendency to become angry very quickly and easily, often o
易怒的
脾氣暴躁、動不動就發火的
(of a person) having a tendency to become angry very quickly and easily, often over minor issues that others would not react to.
Rachel has a hot temper and often shouts at her colleagues over small mistakes.
Rachel 脾氣暴躁，常常為了一點小錯對同事大吼。
collocation: have a hot temper
The hot-tempered referee argued with both coaches and gave out three red cards.
那位脾氣火爆的裁判跟兩邊教練都吵了起來，還開了三張紅牌。
attributive: hot-tempered + noun
A hot temper can damage friendships if you never learn to control your anger.
如果從不學習控制怒氣，暴躁的脾氣會破壞友誼。
Liang's hot-tempered reaction surprised everyone at the meeting.
Liang 火爆的反應讓會議室裡的每個人都嚇了一跳。
My grandfather was a hot-tempered man, but he was also very generous and kind.
我的祖父是個脾氣火爆的人，但他也非常慷慨和善良。
- short-tempered
nearly identical in meaning; very common
- irritable
can describe both a temporary mood and a personality trait
- quick-tempered
synonymous; equally common
- volatile
more formal; implies reactions can be explosive
- calm
does not get angry easily
- patient
able to wait and tolerate frustration without anger
- easy-going
relaxed about most things
文法句型
hot temper (noun phrase)
hot-tempered + noun (person)
用法筆記
Describes a personality trait, not a temporary state. If someone is only angry right now, use 'angry' or 'furious', not 'hot-tempered'. The noun phrase 'a hot temper' is more common than the adjective 'hot-tempered'.
常見錯誤
12. Very eager, strongly enthusiastic, or deeply committed to a particular activity,
熱衷的
對某事極有熱情或興趣的
Very eager, strongly enthusiastic, or deeply committed to a particular activity, idea, or interest — showing great passion and energy for it.
Wren is hot on collecting vintage stamps and attends every stamp fair in the country.
Wren 熱衷於收集老郵票，國內的每一場郵展她都會去。
pattern: hot on + gerund
The hot young designer impressed everyone with her passion for sustainable fashion.
那位充滿熱情的年輕設計師對永續時尚的熱忱讓大家印象深刻。
attributive: hot + young + noun
Mathieu is hot for adventure and plans to hike across Patagonia next summer.
Mathieu 熱衷於探險，計劃明年夏天健行穿越巴塔哥尼亞。
Adisa is a hot promoter of renewable energy and gives talks at local schools.
Adisa 是再生能源的熱心推廣者，經常去當地學校演講。
My sister was hot about joining the choir after hearing them perform at the festival.
我妹妹聽到合唱團在音樂節的演出後，就熱切地想加入。
- keen
British English; has the same level of eagerness but sounds more neutral
- enthusiastic
more formal and widely usable in any register
- passionate
stronger emotional intensity; suggests deep personal connection
- eager
focuses on wanting to begin or participate
- indifferent
not caring either way
- apathetic
lacking any interest or enthusiasm
- reluctant
unwilling or hesitant to participate
文法句型
hot + on + noun/gerund
hot + for + noun
hot + about + noun
用法筆記
Almost always followed by a preposition: 'hot on' (most common with topics/skills), 'hot for' (with goals/experiences), or 'hot about' (with activities/proposals). Less common than 'keen' or 'enthusiastic' in British English; more frequent in American informal usage.
常見錯誤
13. Done or moving with great speed and energy — for example, a racing car taking a
快速的
速度非常快的；反應迅速的
Done or moving with great speed and energy — for example, a racing car taking a hot lap, or a runner setting a hot pace during a competition.
Beatrix drove a hot lap around the track, finishing seconds ahead of the others.
Beatrix 在賽道上開了一圈超快的，領先其他人好幾秒抵達終點。
hot lap — a very fast lap in racing
The young runner set a hot pace that surprised everyone at the stadium.
那位年輕的跑者設下了極快的步調，讓體育場內所有人都感到驚訝。
collocation: set a hot pace
Yuna's hot start in the race helped her build an early lead.
Yuna 在比賽一開始就衝得很快，順利建立起領先優勢。
Kemi made a hot run to the store and was back in just five minutes.
Kemi 飛快跑了一趟商店，五分鐘不到就把東西買回來了。
文法句型
hot + noun describing speed or pace
set a hot pace
用法筆記
Common in sports and informal contexts to describe fast performance. Expressions like 'hot lap,' 'hot pace,' and 'hot start' are the most natural collocations. Not used in formal writing.
常見錯誤
14. Bringing or marked by unusually good fortune or favourable results — for example
走運的
異常幸運的；運氣很好的
Bringing or marked by unusually good fortune or favourable results — for example, a gambler on a hot streak at the casino, or a sports team that keeps winning.
Amelia was on a hot streak at the poker table, winning hand after hand.
Amelia 在撲克桌上手氣正旺，一把接著一把贏。
hot streak — a series of lucky outcomes
The local basketball team got hot in the final minutes and scored twelve unanswered points.
當地這支籃球隊在最後幾分鐘手感發燙，連續得了十二分。
get hot — start having good luck or success
Nila's dice were so hot that she rolled doubles five times in a row.
Nila 的骰子運氣好得不得了，一連擲出五次雙數。
Sirin enjoyed a hot spell of luck, finding a lost wallet on her way home.
Sirin 走了一陣好運，在回家路上撿到一個遺失的錢包。
文法句型
be on a hot streak
get hot
have a hot spell
用法筆記
Frequently appears in gambling and sports contexts. 'Hot streak' can refer to any sustained period of good luck, while 'hot hand' is specific to games involving coordinated physical skill (basketball, darts).
常見錯誤
15. Describes something disappointing or below standard when used with 'not.' Also d
欠佳；不適
品質不好或身體不適的
Describes something disappointing or below standard when used with 'not.' Also describes feeling slightly unwell in the phrase 'not feel so hot.' For example, a movie that is boring, or a person who feels ill after a long trip.
The film last night was not so hot, so we left before the end.
昨晚那部電影不怎麼樣，所以還沒演完我們就走了。
not so hot — not very good in quality
Yara's first attempt at baking was not so hot — the loaf came out hard.
Yara 第一次烤麵包不太成功——那條吐司烤出來硬邦邦的。
After the long flight, Élise did not feel so hot and went straight to bed.
經過長途飛行後，Élise 覺得身體不太舒服，直接上床休息了。
Mira had a sore throat and told her boss she was not feeling so hot.
Mira 喉嚨痛，她告訴老闆自己不太舒服。
文法句型
not + so + hot
not + feel + so + hot
nothing hot
用法筆記
This sense only works in negative structures. Saying 'the food is hot' would be understood as 'high temperature' (sense 1), not 'good quality.' The positive form never carries this meaning.
常見錯誤
hot — 副詞
1. to do something with a lot of physical heat, or with strong feelings such as ang
激烈地
以高溫或強烈情緒的方式
to do something with a lot of physical heat, or with strong feelings such as anger or excitement
The afternoon sun beat down hot on the dusty football field.
午後的豔陽熾熱地照射在塵土飛揚的足球場上。
collocation: 'beat down hot' for strong sunlight
The old iron stove burned hot, filling the cabin with warmth.
老舊的鐵爐燒得火熱，讓小屋裡充滿了溫暖。
collocation: 'burn hot' for intense fire
Tempers ran hot during the long argument about the missing funds.
在關於失蹤資金的漫長爭論中，大家的情緒十分激動。
The blacksmith hammered the metal while it still glowed hot from the fire.
鐵匠趁金屬還被火燒得通紅時就開始捶打。
Serve the soup hot with a slice of fresh bread on the side.
湯要趁熱上桌，旁邊放一片新鮮的麵包。
- coolly
opposite of emotional intensity — acting without anger or excitement
文法句型
verb + hot
用法筆記
Unlike most adverbs that add '-ly' to their adjective form, 'hot' keeps its base form. The alternative 'hotly' carries mainly figurative meanings, while 'hot' as an adverb is more common with literal descriptions of temperature.
常見錯誤
2. at great speed, especially when chasing someone or competing to reach a goal
迅速地
高速移動，尤指追趕或競賽
at great speed, especially when chasing someone or competing to reach a goal
A guard was hot on the heels of the shoplifter running through the crowded market.
一名警衛緊跟在跑過擁擠市場的扒手身後。
collocation: 'hot on the heels of' for close pursuit
The red car came up hot and overtook the truck on the straight road.
紅色轎車快速逼近，在筆直的道路上超越了卡車。
Tyler was hot on the trail of the rare bird through the forest for days.
Tyler 緊追著那隻稀有鳥類的蹤跡，在森林裡待了好幾天。
The runner finished hot, just one second behind the winner of the marathon.
那位跑者以極快的速度完賽，只比馬拉松冠軍慢了一秒鐘。
文法句型
be + hot on + [noun phrase]
come up + hot
用法筆記
Primarily used in fixed phrases of pursuit such as 'hot on someone's heels' or 'hot on the trail of.' Also common in racing contexts with 'come up hot' or 'finish hot.' Unlike the adjective sense of 'hot' meaning fast, this adverb sense modifies verbs and describes the manner of motion.