layer
layer — 名詞
1. one flat piece of a material that sits above or below other similar pieces, form
層；塗層
疊放在其他物質上的薄片或平面
one flat piece of a material that sits above or below other similar pieces, forming a stack or covering
A thin layer of ice covered the surface of the pond.
一層薄冰覆蓋了池塘的表面。
collocation: layer of [substance]
The scientist discovered a layer of ancient ash from a volcanic eruption.
科學家發現了一層來自火山噴發的古老火山灰。
Vinícius spread a thick layer of butter on his toast.
Vinícius 在吐司上抹了厚厚一層奶油。
Each layer of paint must dry before the next one goes on.
每一層油漆都必須乾了之後才能上下一層。
文法句型
layer of [substance/material]
2. any one of several groups within a company, institution, or structure of thought
層級；層面
組織或系統中的不同級別
any one of several groups within a company, institution, or structure of thought, arranged by position or importance
The final decision must pass through several layers of management.
最終決定必須經過好幾個管理層級才能通過。
collocation: layers of management
The poem has many layers of meaning that reveal themselves slowly.
這首詩有多層含義，需要慢慢體會。
multiple layers of [abstract] — figurative use
Sora found it hard to reach the top layer of the organization without experience.
Sora 發現沒有經驗很難爬到組織的頂層。
The proposal was stuck in a layer of bureaucracy for months.
這項提議在某個官僚層級裡卡了好幾個月。
文法句型
layer of [abstract noun]
layers of [organization/system]
用法筆記
Often used in the plural (layers) when describing multiple levels within an organization or system.
常見錯誤
3. a haircut in which higher strands are trimmed to a different length from the str
層次（髮型）
頂部短於底部的剪髮方式
a haircut in which higher strands are trimmed to a different length from the strands below, producing a graduated look
Anya asked the hairdresser to cut her hair in long layers.
Anya 請設計師幫她把頭髮剪成長層次。
collocation: cut hair in layers
Short layers around the face can soften your features.
臉頰兩側的短層次可以柔和臉部線條。
collocation: short layers around the face
Hoa prefers layers that give her hair more volume and movement.
Hoa 比較喜歡能增加髮量和動感的層次。
The stylist said that adding layers would make thin hair look fuller.
設計師說增加層次會讓細軟的頭髮看起來更豐盈。
文法句型
in layers
cut in layers
layer — 動詞
1. to put or place something in levels, one sheet or portion on top of another, oft
層疊；分層
將物品逐層疊放
to put or place something in levels, one sheet or portion on top of another, often to build up a structure or cover a surface
Layer the sliced potatoes and cheese in a deep baking dish.
將切好的馬鈴薯和起司層層疊放在深烤盤裡。
verb pattern: layer [noun] and [noun] in [container]
Hari layered thin slices of apple on top of the cake.
Hari 將切成薄片的蘋果層層鋪在蛋糕上。
verb pattern: layer [item] + on [surface]
The artist layered different colours of paint to create texture.
藝術家將不同顏色的顏料層層疊加，營造出質感。
Emre layered his clothes to stay warm during the cold winter hike.
Emre 在寒冷的冬季健行中層層穿衣來保暖。
文法句型
layer + object
layer + object + with + object
layer + object + on + object
常見錯誤
2. to cut hair with graduated lengths, trimming the top strands shorter than the lo
剪出層次
將頭髮剪成上短下長
to cut hair with graduated lengths, trimming the top strands shorter than the lower ones to give the hair shape or lift
The barber layered Paul's hair to match the photo he brought.
理髮師依照 Paul 帶來的照片幫他剪出層次。
Élise decided to layer her hair for the summer wedding.
Élise 決定為夏天的婚禮把頭髮剪出層次。
Joaquín layered the back of his hair but kept the front section long.
Joaquín 把後腦的頭髮剪出層次，但保留前面較長。
Most stylists will layer curly hair to reduce its weight.
多數設計師會將自然捲的頭髮剪出層次以減少厚重感。
文法句型
layer + object (hair)
have something layered
用法筆記
This sense is most common in hairdressing contexts. Can be used in passive form: 'Her hair was layered to add volume.'