lug
lug — 動詞
- lugpresent simple I / you / we / they
- lugshe / she / it
- luggedpast simple
- lugging-ing form
1. to hold and move something heavy by carrying or pulling it, especially when the
費力搬；拖
因沉重而費力地搬運或拖動
to hold and move something heavy by carrying or pulling it, especially when the effort makes the task feel inconvenient or tiring
Tomás lugged his heavy toolbox up three flights of stairs to the apartment.
Tomás 把他的重工具箱拖了三層樓梯才到公寓。
lug + heavy object + up [stairs/steps]
Jessica had to lug three bags of groceries home from the market in the rain.
Jessica 得在下雨天提著三袋雜貨從市場走回家。
The band members lugged their equipment into the van after the show.
樂團成員在演出結束後把樂器搬進廂型車。
Why do you always lug that heavy camera everywhere you go?
你為什麼到哪裡都要帶著那台重得要命的相機？
文法句型
lug + noun phrase + adverb/preposition phrase
用法筆記
Common in informal speech. The focus is on the effort or inconvenience of carrying something, not on the method (carrying, pulling, dragging are all possible).
常見錯誤
lug — 名詞
- lugsingular
- lugsplural
1. an ear — used in Scottish and Northern English regional speech, often referring
耳朵
耳朵（蘇格蘭及英格蘭北部方言）
an ear — used in Scottish and Northern English regional speech, often referring to an animal's ear
The dog's lugs perked up when Hamza opened the refrigerator door.
Hamza 一打開冰箱門，那隻狗的耳朵就豎了起來。
usually plural in animal descriptions
Nora pulled her wool hat down over her lugs to keep warm.
Nora 把毛帽拉下來蓋住耳朵保暖。
Hui could feel her lugs turning red from the cold winter wind.
Hui 感覺她的耳朵被寒冬的風吹得發紅。
The old cat flicked one lug when Adina called her name.
Adina 叫那隻老貓的名字時，牠抽動了一下耳朵。
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form lugs. Not used in formal writing or standard American English.
2. a raised or projecting part on an object, designed for gripping or for joining p
突耳；提把
物體上突出用於提握或固定的部分
a raised or projecting part on an object, designed for gripping or for joining pieces together
The plastic container has two lugs on the sides so you can grip it easily.
這個塑膠容器兩側各有一個突耳，便於握持。
lug(s) + on + [object] + for + [purpose]
One of the lugs on the battery terminal had snapped off, so the wire came loose.
電池接頭的一個突耳斷了，電線因此鬆脫。
Align the plastic lugs on the lid with the slots on the jar before twisting it shut.
將蓋子上的塑膠突耳對準罐子的凹槽，然後旋緊。
Each shelf bracket has two metal lugs that fit into the wall clips.
每個層架托架上有兩個金屬突耳，可以卡入牆上的掛鉤。
- tab
a smaller, flatter protrusion; used especially on packaging and cans
- projection
more general and more formal; not specific to carrying or fixing
用法筆記
Common in technical contexts — describing hardware, packaging, electrical components, and mechanical parts.
3. a man who is clumsy, slow to understand, or socially awkward
笨拙的人
笨手笨腳或反應遲鈍的男人
a man who is clumsy, slow to understand, or socially awkward
Niran felt like a complete lug when he accidentally knocked over the display shelf.
Niran 不小心撞倒了展示架時，覺得自己真是個大笨蛋。
feel like a + [adjective] + lug
Adaeze explained the plan twice, but her brother stood there like a lug.
Adaeze 把計畫解釋了兩次，但她哥哥像個呆子似的呆呆站在那裡。
Hui's uncle is a nice enough lug, but he always says the wrong thing at dinner.
Hui 的叔叔人是還不錯，但有時候就是個笨拙的呆子，吃飯時總會說錯話。
Tomás felt like a lug when he could not figure out the simple card game.
Tomás 連簡單的牌局都搞不懂，覺得自己像個呆子。
用法筆記
Mildly derogatory but often used half-jokingly. Less harsh than 'idiot' or 'fool'.
4. a friendly or affectionate way to address a man, used when you feel fond of him
大傻瓜
對男性親暱的逗趣稱呼
a friendly or affectionate way to address a man, used when you feel fond of him despite his faults
Erik hugged his younger brother and said, 'Don't worry about it, you big lug.'
Erik 抱了抱弟弟說：「別擔心了，你這個大傻瓜。」
affectionate address: you [adjective] lug
Ayesha shook her head and smiled at Aaron. 'You silly lug,' she said gently.
Ayesha 搖搖頭，對著 Aaron 微笑。「你這個傻大個，」她輕聲說。
'Get up here and help me, you big lug,' Camille called to her husband from the ladder.
Camille 在梯子上對丈夫喊道：「上來幫我一下，你這個大傻瓜。」
Jessica wrapped her arms around her brother. 'Thanks, you old lug,' she whispered.
Jessica 抱住哥哥，輕聲說：「謝謝你，你這個老傻瓜。」
用法筆記
Only used in direct address or as a predicate ('you X lug'). The tone is warm and teasing, never truly insulting.