mill
mill — 名詞
1. A structure, usually a building, equipped with machinery that crushes grains lik
磨坊
將穀物碾成麵粉的建築
A structure, usually a building, equipped with machinery that crushes grains like wheat or corn into flour or meal.
The old mill beside the river still grinds wheat into flour for the local bakery.
河邊那座老磨坊仍然為當地麵包店磨小麥粉。
collocation: old mill / grind wheat into flour
Farmers in this region bring their corn to the mill every autumn after the harvest.
這個區域的農夫每年秋天收成後都會把玉米送到磨坊。
Visitors can tour the historic mill and watch how grain is turned into flour.
遊客可以參觀這座歷史磨坊，親眼觀看穀物如何變成麵粉。
The water mill uses the current of the stream to power its grinding stones.
水磨坊利用溪流的水流來驅動研磨石。
A strong wind turned the blades of the windmill, starting the grind inside.
強風轉動了風車的葉片，啟動了內部的研磨。
- grinder
less common for buildings; usually refers to the machine itself
- flour mill
specifies the type of mill; more precise
- watermill
a mill powered by water; a subtype
文法句型
a/the + mill + (for + noun)
用法筆記
Often appears in compound nouns like "water mill" and "windmill" that specify the power source. The building itself may or may not still be used for grinding grain; many historic mills now serve as museums or restaurants.
常見錯誤
2. A small handheld or countertop device that crushes solid substances such as coff
研磨機
將固體磨成粉末的小器具
A small handheld or countertop device that crushes solid substances such as coffee beans, peppercorns, herbs, or spices into powder or small pieces.
Bilal used a pepper mill to grind fresh spices for the curry sauce.
Bilal 用胡椒研磨機為咖哩醬磨新鮮香料。
collocation: pepper mill / grind fresh spices
The coffee mill in the kitchen can grind enough beans for eight cups at once.
廚房裡的咖啡研磨機一次可以磨足夠八杯的咖啡豆。
compound: coffee mill
Ada emptied the spice mill and cleaned it before adding new cardamom seeds.
Ada 清空了香料研磨機並仔細清洗，才加入新的小豆蔻籽。
A small nut mill on the counter makes almond powder for the cake recipe.
流理台上的一台小型堅果研磨機為蛋糕食譜準備杏仁粉。
Daniel bought a salt mill with a ceramic grinding mechanism that does not rust.
Daniel 買了一台陶瓷研磨機芯的鹽磨機，不會生鏽。
文法句型
a/the + mill + (for + noun)
用法筆記
Commonly specified by what it grinds: "pepper mill", "coffee mill", "salt mill", "spice mill". A kitchen mill is distinct from a mortar and pestle — it uses a mechanical or manual rotating mechanism instead of pounding.
常見錯誤
3. A large industrial building or complex where raw materials are processed or good
工廠；製造廠
大規模生產特定產品的廠房
A large industrial building or complex where raw materials are processed or goods are manufactured on a big scale, especially steel, paper, textiles, or lumber.
The steel mill on the outskirts of the city employs over two thousand workers.
位於市郊的鋼鐵廠雇用了兩千多名工人。
collocation: steel mill + employs workers
A paper mill near the river produces cardboard boxes for shipping companies.
河邊的一家造紙廠為貨運公司生產紙箱。
collocation: paper mill + produces
Eli works at a lumber mill where logs are cut into planks and beams.
Eli 在一家鋸木廠工作，原木在那裡被切成長條和木板。
The cotton mill closed after a hundred years of weaving fabric for uniforms.
這家棉紡廠在織了一百年制服布料後關閉了。
Emre's father got a job at a textile mill that makes denim for blue jeans.
Emre 的父親在一家生產牛仔褲丹寧布的紡織廠找到了工作。
文法句型
[material] + mill
用法筆記
Always appears with a preceding material or product word: "steel mill", "paper mill", "textile mill", "lumber mill". Without the modifier, a native speaker assumes the grain-grinding building sense. Distinguish from noun sense 1 — noun/1 is for food grains; noun/3 is for industrial materials.
常見錯誤
mill — 動詞
1. To crush a solid substance, such as grain, coffee beans, or spices, into small p
碾磨
用機器將固體磨成粉末
To crush a solid substance, such as grain, coffee beans, or spices, into small pieces or powder using a machine.
The farmer mills his own wheat to sell fresh flour at the local market.
那位農夫自己碾磨小麥，以便在當地市場出售新鮮麵粉。
mill + possession + direct object
Rafael milled the coffee beans until they were fine enough for espresso.
Rafael 將咖啡豆磨到足夠細，可以用來煮濃縮咖啡。
This machine can mill rice into a very fine powder for making rice noodles.
這台機器可以將米碾成極細的粉末，用來做米粉。
The spices were milled and then packed into small glass jars for sale.
這些香料被磨成粉，然後裝進小玻璃罐中出售。
Nikhil watched his grandmother mill the corn by hand using a stone grinder.
Nikhil 看著祖母用石磨手工碾玉米。
文法句型
mill + object
be milled + into + noun
用法筆記
Frequently passive when describing the state or destination of the substance ("The grain is milled into flour"). Object must be a dry, solid substance — verbs like "crush" or "grind" are preferred for wet or soft materials.
常見錯誤
2. To cut, shape, or mark metal — particularly coins or machine parts — by pressing
軋製
用旋轉刀具切割或塑形金屬
To cut, shape, or mark metal — particularly coins or machine parts — by pressing it against or passing it through a rotating cutting tool.
The factory mills a raised edge around each coin to prevent tampering.
那家工廠在每枚硬幣周圍軋出凸緣，以防止被削磨。
mill + raised edge / around each coin
Christopher learned to mill metal engine parts during his apprenticeship.
Christopher 在學徒期間學會了銑削金屬引擎零件。
The jeweller milled a delicate groove onto the surface of the silver bracelet.
那位珠寶匠在銀手鐲表面銑出了一道精緻的凹槽。
Modern computer-controlled machines can mill complex shapes from steel blocks.
現代電腦控制機器可以在鋼塊上銑出複雜的形狀。
The aluminum sheets were milled to a precise thickness before assembly.
這些鋁板在組裝前被銑削到精確的厚度。
文法句型
mill + metal object
be milled + into + shape
用法筆記
Technical sense, common in manufacturing and engineering contexts. The passive form ("The part is milled to specification") is frequent in industrial writing. Not used for shaping wood or plastic, where "rout" or "cut" would apply.
常見錯誤
3. Of a crowd, group of people, or animals, to walk or move around slowly without a
亂轉；徘徊
人群漫無目的地四處走動
Of a crowd, group of people, or animals, to walk or move around slowly without a clear direction or purpose, often while waiting or hesitating.
The crowd milled around the town square, waiting for the festival to begin.
人群在鎮上的廣場周圍亂轉，等待節慶活動開始。
pattern: crowd + mill around + location
Shoppers milled about the market stalls, browsing the fruit and crafts.
購物者在市場攤位間四處徘徊，瀏覽水果和手工藝品。
After the concert ended, fans milled outside the venue hoping for autographs.
演唱會結束後，歌迷們在場館外徘徊，希望能拿到簽名。
The sheep milled nervously in the pen while the farmer fixed the gate.
羊群在圍欄裡不安地走動，農夫正在修理柵門。
Employees milled about the office kitchen during the morning break.
員工們在早休時間於辦公室廚房裡走來走去。
- stand still
no movement at all
- march
purposeful, directed movement
文法句型
mill + about/around + (place)
用法筆記
Almost always used with the adverb particles "about" or "around". The subject must be a group — you cannot say "He milled around" of an individual. The sense carries a tone of slight restlessness or confusion.