sally
sally — 名詞
1. A swift attack made by soldiers who are trapped inside a fort or city, fighting
突襲
受困部隊的突圍攻擊
A swift attack made by soldiers who are trapped inside a fort or city, fighting back against the forces that surround them.
Under cover of darkness, the garrison launched a daring sally against the enemy camp.
在夜色的掩護下，守軍向敵營發動了一次大膽的突襲。
collocation: launch a sally
The commander ordered a sally at dawn, catching the besieging troops completely off guard.
指揮官下令在黎明時發動突襲，打了圍攻的軍隊一個措手不及。
Kevin's grandfather told stories of a famous sally that broke the siege and saved the battalion.
Kevin 的祖父曾講述一場著名的突襲，那次行動打破了包圍並拯救了整個營。
Luca studied historical accounts of a sally from the fortress during the war.
Luca 研讀了戰爭期間從那座堡壘發動突襲的歷史記載。
- sortie
The most direct military synonym; 'sortie' emphasizes a brief raid from a defensive position, while 'sally' focuses on the suddenness of breaking out.
- foray
Suggests a quick raid into enemy territory, but can also be used in non-military contexts.
- assault
A broader term for a violent attack; does not carry the specific meaning of escaping encirclement.
用法筆記
Often appears in historical or military writing. The noun commonly pairs with launch, make, or order.
常見錯誤
2. A clever and amusing comment made in conversation, often said quickly to enterta
妙語
機智幽默的言論
A clever and amusing comment made in conversation, often said quickly to entertain the people around you.
Padma's sally about the burnt toast made everyone laugh at the breakfast table.
Padma 關於烤焦吐司的那句妙語，讓早餐桌上的每個人都笑了出來。
The minister deflected the question with a clever sally that amused the journalists.
部長用一句機智的妙語迴避了問題，逗樂了在場的記者們。
collocation: clever sally
At the dinner party, Ryo responded with a quick sally that drew smiles from the whole group.
在晚宴上，Ryo 用一句機敏的妙語回應，讓全桌的人都露出了笑容。
Amira remembered her grandmother's sharp sally whenever someone complained too loudly.
每當有人抱怨得太大聲時，Amira 就會想起祖母那犀利的妙語。
用法筆記
More literary than joke or quip. Often describes a remark that is both witty and timely — a sudden verbal 'rush' that mirrors the military sense figuratively.
常見錯誤
3. A short trip or outing, especially one that takes you away from the usual path o
出遊
偏離常規路線的短途旅行
A short trip or outing, especially one that takes you away from the usual path or familiar places.
On Sunday the group took a sally through the old forest trails near the village.
週日，這群人穿過村莊附近的古老森林小徑，進行了一次探險出遊。
collocation: sally through [place]
Yumi's sally to the night market introduced her to dishes she had never tasted.
Yumi 的夜市出遊讓她嘗到了從未吃過的料理。
The weekend sally ended with a picnic by the lake and stories around the fire.
那次週末出遊以湖邊野餐和圍著篝火說故事畫下句點。
Chidi planned a short sally to the coastal cliffs to sketch the waves and seabirds.
Chidi 計畫了一次到海岸峭壁的短暫出遊，去畫海浪和海鳥。
用法筆記
Literary or journalistic in tone. Typically describes a brief, spontaneous outing rather than a planned vacation.
常見錯誤
sally — 動詞
1. To rush out or move forward quickly and boldly, especially from a safe or enclos
衝出
突然衝出或向外湧出
To rush out or move forward quickly and boldly, especially from a safe or enclosed place.
The firefighters sallied forth from the station as the alarm rang through the building.
警報聲響徹整棟建築時，消防員們從消防站衝了出去。
phrasal pattern: sally forth
Beatrix sallied out into the storm to rescue the kitten trapped under the porch.
Beatrix 衝進暴風雨中，去救那隻困在門廊下的小貓。
phrasal pattern: sally out
Ignacio sallied forth from his room as soon as he heard the news about the job offer.
Ignacio 一聽到工作錄取的消息，就從房間裡衝了出來。
The rescue team sallied forth at dawn to search for the hikers lost in the woods.
搜救隊在黎明時出發，前往森林尋找迷路的登山客。
- rush out
Everyday synonym; less dramatic and literary than 'sally forth'.
- burst forth
Implies greater force and suddenness, similar to the military origin.
- emerge
Neutral in tone; lacks the bold, sudden quality of 'sally forth'.
- retreat
To move back or withdraw, the opposite of rushing forward.
文法句型
sally forth
sally out
用法筆記
Almost always used with forth or out to indicate direction. Rare in everyday conversation; appears more often in literary or descriptive writing.