insert

insert — 動詞

1. to place one object into the space inside another object, such as putting a key

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

放入

將物體放入另一物體中

to place one object into the space inside another object, such as putting a key into a lock, a card into a slot, or a needle into skin.

例句

Zayd inserted the key into the lock and turned it gently.

Zayd 將鑰匙放入鎖中，輕輕轉動。

insert + object + into + location — physical placement pattern

The nurse inserted the needle into the patient's arm with care.

護理師小心地將針頭放入病人的手臂。

同義詞
  • put

    the most general verb; 'insert' is more specific about going inside something

  • place

    suggests careful positioning rather than pushing into a space

  • slip

    implies smooth, quick, or effortless insertion

  • fit

    emphasises that the object is the right size and shape for the opening

反義詞
  • remove

    the opposite action — taking something out of where it was inserted

文法句型

insert + object + into + location (physical)

用法筆記

Object is typically a long or thin item (key, needle, card, wire, tube) and the target is a narrow opening. Frequently found in step-by-step instructions and procedural writing.

常見錯誤

❌I inserted the book on the shelf.
✅I put the book on the shelf.
💡'insert' implies placing something inside a space or opening, not onto a flat surface.

2. to add written or typed information — such as a word, number, sentence, or signa

2.動詞及物B1
釋義

加寫

在文件或文字中加入內容

to add written or typed information — such as a word, number, sentence, or signature — into a document, form, or piece of writing at a specific point.

例句

Please insert your name and address at the top of the application form.

請在申請表上方加寫您的姓名與地址。

insert + information + at + position on form

The editor inserted a new paragraph after the first section of the article.

編輯在文章第一節之後加寫了一個新的段落。

同義詞
  • add

    more general; does not imply a precise location

  • include

    suggests making something part of a larger whole

  • enter

    used for data input into a form or system

反義詞
  • delete

    to remove written content that was previously added

  • remove

    to take written content out

文法句型

insert + text + into/at/in/after + position in document

用法筆記

Common in formal and academic writing. The object can be a single character (comma, digit) or a longer unit (phrase, paragraph). Not used for attaching files to emails — use 'attach' instead.

常見錯誤

❌Please insert your signature to the bottom of the page.
✅Please insert your signature in the space at the bottom of the page.
💡'insert' needs a specific target location, not just a direction.

3. to send a replacement player onto the field, court, or rink during a game, takin

3.動詞及物B2
釋義

替換

在比賽中派替補球員上場

to send a replacement player onto the field, court, or rink during a game, taking over from another team member who is tired, injured, or less effective.

例句

The coach inserted a fresh player in the second half of the match.

教練在比賽下半場替換了一名體力充沛的球員上場。

insert + player + into + match — sports substitution pattern

With five minutes left, Lucas was inserted into the game as a substitute.

比賽還剩五分鐘時，Lucas 以替補身分被換上場。

同義詞
  • bring on

    more common in everyday sports talk; phrasal verb

  • sub in

    informal; very common among players and fans

  • replace with

    focuses on who leaves rather than who comes in

反義詞
  • sub off

    informal; to remove a player from the game

  • pull

    to take a player out of the game

文法句型

insert + player + into + game/match/lineup

用法筆記

Used mainly in sports journalism and coaching language. The subject is typically the coach, manager, or captain. The player being inserted is almost always a substitute or reserve.

常見錯誤

❌The coach inserted the star player from the beginning.
✅The coach started the star player.
💡'insert' implies a change during the game, not the initial lineup.

insert — 名詞