screw
screw — 動詞
1. to fix or attach an object to a surface or to another object by turning a screw
鎖上；旋緊
用螺絲釘將物品固定在表面上
to fix or attach an object to a surface or to another object by turning a screw through it with a tool such as a screwdriver or drill.
Bilal screwed the wooden shelf onto the wall with four long screws.
Bilal 用四根長螺絲把木架鎖在牆上。
screw + noun + onto + surface
Abigail carefully screwed the broken handle back onto the old cupboard door.
Abigail 小心翼翼地將壞掉的手把重新鎖回舊櫥櫃門上。
The metal sign was screwed directly into the brick wall next to the entrance.
那塊金屬招牌用螺絲直接鎖在入口旁邊的磚牆上。
Lauren screwed the hinge into the door frame before hanging the new door.
Lauren 在安裝新門之前，先把鉸鏈鎖在門框上。
Eli needed a power drill to screw the bracket into the concrete floor.
Eli 需要一把電鑽才能把支架鎖進水泥地板裡。
文法句型
screw + noun + to/onto + surface
screw + noun + into + surface
用法筆記
The object being attached usually has pre-drilled holes or the screw creates its own hole as it goes in. Common tools for this action are screwdrivers and power drills. The preposition that follows indicates the surface ('into', 'onto', 'to').
常見錯誤
2. to push a thin, pointed object into a surface or container by turning it round a
旋入；鑽入
透過旋轉將尖狀物插入物體
to push a thin, pointed object into a surface or container by turning it round and round, using a motion like that of a screw.
Dewi screwed the corkscrew into the cork and pulled it out gently.
Dewi 把開瓶器旋進軟木塞，然後輕輕地拔出來。
screw + corkscrew + into + cork
Anjali screwed the metal hook into the ceiling to hang the plant pot.
Anjali 把金屬掛鉤旋進天花板，用來懸掛盆栽。
Andrés screwed the auger bit into the wood to drill a narrow hole.
Andrés 把螺旋鑽頭旋進木頭裡，鑽出一個窄孔。
Erik screwed the light bulb into the socket until it felt snug and secure.
Erik 把燈泡旋進燈座，直到感覺牢固為止。
文法句型
screw + noun + into + noun
用法筆記
Used when the inserted object has threads or a spiral shape, or when a turning motion is the main method of insertion. The object being screwed in is typically something like a corkscrew, hook, bulb, or tap — not a standard screw.
常見錯誤
3. If something with a thread (like a screw or a lid) screws in or together, it bec
旋緊；轉緊
物品藉旋轉而固定到位
If something with a thread (like a screw or a lid) screws in or together, it becomes fixed in place by being turned.
The lid of the jar screws on tightly if you turn it all the way.
罐子上的蓋子如果轉到底，就會旋得很緊。
intransitive: screw on
Beatrix checked whether the lamp base screws into the stand without tools.
Beatrix 檢查燈座是否不需工具就能旋進支架裡。
The two metal pipes screw together with a simple turning motion.
這兩根金屬管只要簡單轉動就能旋在一起。
The cap will not screw on properly because the bottle threads are damaged.
瓶蓋無法順利旋緊，因為瓶口的螺紋受損了。
Yasmin found that the new filter screws easily into the kitchen tap.
Yasmin 發現新的濾芯很容易就能旋進廚房水龍頭。
- come loose
opposite of becoming fixed by turning
- unscrew
to become detached by turning in reverse — also intransitive: 'The lid unscrews easily.'
文法句型
screw + adverb (on / together / in)
screw + preposition + noun
用法筆記
This sense is intransitive — the object itself is the grammatical subject and the action happens to it. Common particles are 'on' (for caps and lids), 'together' (for connecting parts), and 'in' / 'into' (for fittings). This is the only screw sense where the verb does not take a direct object.
常見錯誤
4. to pull the skin and muscles around your eyes, mouth, or nose into a tight twist
皺起；扭曲
用力扭曲臉部肌肉以表達感受
to pull the skin and muscles around your eyes, mouth, or nose into a tight twisted shape that shows pain, dislike, or strong concentration.
Erik screwed up his face after tasting the sour lemon juice.
Erik 嚐到酸檸檬汁後，整張臉都皺了起來。
screw up one's face
Beatrix screwed her eyes shut against the harsh morning sunlight.
Beatrix 面對刺眼的晨光，緊緊地閉上眼睛。
The old man screwed his mouth into a tight line of strong disapproval.
那位老先生把嘴巴抿成一條線，表達強烈的不滿。
Bilal screwed up his nose at the terrible smell from the kitchen drain.
Bilal 聞到廚房排水管傳來的惡臭，皺起了鼻子。
Anjali's face was screwed up in concentration as she solved the puzzle.
Anjali 解答謎題時，眉頭深鎖、一臉專注。
- scrunch up
informal; suggests a tighter, more compacted expression
- contort
more formal and dramatic; implies a stronger or more painful distortion
- pucker
specific to mouth or lips, usually for a kiss or sour taste
- wince
intransitive; describes a brief, involuntary reaction to pain
文法句型
screw up + possessive + face / eyes / mouth / nose
be screwed into + expression
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'up' as a phrasal verb ('screw up one's face / eyes / mouth / nose'). The object is a part of the face or the whole face. This sense is the only one where 'screw up' refers to a bodily expression rather than crumpling an object or making a mistake.
常見錯誤
5. to press paper or fabric roughly between your hands, rolling and crushing it int
揉皺；揉團
用手將紙張或布料扭成團狀
to press paper or fabric roughly between your hands, rolling and crushing it into a tight, uneven ball.
Yasmin screwed the letter into a tight ball and dropped it into the bin.
Yasmin 把信揉成一團，扔進垃圾桶裡。
screw + noun + into a ball
Andrés angrily screwed up the paper and tossed it across the room.
Andrés 生氣地把紙揉皺，朝房間另一頭丟去。
phrasal verb: screw up [paper]
The little girl screwed her drawing into a small wrinkled ball.
小女孩把自己的畫作揉成一個皺巴巴的小紙球。
Abigail screwed the receipt into her pocket without folding it neatly.
Abigail 把收據揉成一團塞進口袋，沒有整齊折好。
Dewi screwed up the wrapping paper and threw it into the recycling bag.
Dewi 把包裝紙揉皺，扔進回收袋裡。
- smooth out
to remove wrinkles and restore a flat surface
- flatten
to press back into a flat shape
- unfold
to open out what has been folded or crushed
文法句型
screw + noun + into a ball
screw up + noun (paper / fabric / letter)
用法筆記
The particle 'up' ('screw up') is common but not always required — you can also say 'screw something into a ball'. The object must be flexible enough to be crushed by hand: paper, cloth, tissue, or thin plastic. Not used for hard or rigid objects.
常見錯誤
6. to attach or close an object with a threaded opening by turning it round and rou
旋上；轉緊
轉動有螺紋的物品使其固定
to attach or close an object with a threaded opening by turning it round and round until it fits tightly into or onto its matching part.
Ramón screwed the cap back onto the water bottle before putting it away.
Ramón 把瓶蓋旋回水瓶上，然後才收起來。
screw + cap/lid + onto + container
Eli screwed the top onto the paint tin and tapped it shut with a hammer.
Eli 把油漆罐的蓋子旋緊，再用榔頭敲緊封口。
The metal lid was screwed so tight that no one could open the jar.
金屬蓋子鎖得太緊了，沒有人打得開那個罐子。
Eri carefully screwed the new camera lens onto the body of the camera.
Eri 小心翼翼地把新相機鏡頭旋到機身上。
Lauren screwed the shower head onto the hose and turned on the water.
Lauren 把蓮蓬頭旋到軟管上，然後打開水龍頭。
文法句型
screw + noun + onto + noun (lid onto jar)
screw + noun + on (cap on bottle)
screw + noun + into + noun (filter into tap)
用法筆記
Distinguish this from sense 1: sense 1 involves driving a screw into a surface to attach something, while sense 6 involves turning a threaded object (like a lid, cap, or hose fitting) to connect it to a matching threaded part. The movement is similar but the objects and purpose differ.
常見錯誤
7. to treat someone dishonestly or unfairly, especially by charging them too much m
欺騙；詐取
用欺騙手段佔人便宜
to treat someone dishonestly or unfairly, especially by charging them too much money or by using trickery to get an advantage over them.
Hui felt the mechanic had screwed her on the cost of the engine repair.
Hui 覺得修車廠在引擎修理費上欺騙了她。
screw + someone + on [cost/price]
Omar warned Nadia not to let the ticket scalper screw her on the price.
Omar 警告 Nadia 別讓黃牛在票價上佔她便宜。
The property agent screwed the young couple by hiding the building's flood history.
那位房屋仲介隱瞞了大樓的淹水歷史，欺騙了那對年輕夫婦。
Sade discovered that her business partner had screwed her out of thousands of dollars.
Sade 發現她的生意夥伴騙走了她好幾千美元。
文法句型
screw + someone + on + [price/amount]
screw + someone + out of + [money/benefit]
用法筆記
Strongly informal slang. The object is typically a person who is overcharged or defrauded. Common patterns are 'screw someone on [price/amount]' and 'screw someone out of [money/benefit]'.
常見錯誤
8. to be sexually involved with another person — a vulgar expression that is widely
上床（粗話）
與人性交（強烈冒犯用語）
to be sexually involved with another person — a vulgar expression that is widely considered offensive and should be avoided in polite conversation.
The office gossip claimed that Otis had screwed a junior staff member during the trip.
辦公室的八卦說 Otis 在出差期間睡了底下一個同事。
slang: screw + someone = have sex with
Valentina's father found her diary entry about screwing her boyfriend — a brutal argument followed.
Valentina 的父親發現她的日記裡寫了跟男友上床的事，結果引發了一場激烈的爭吵。
The film was banned in some countries for showing teenagers screwing in a locker room.
那部電影因為有青少年在 locker room 做愛的畫面，被部分國家禁演。
Eitan told his roommate to stop bragging about who he was screwing every weekend.
Eitan 叫他室友別再吹噓每個週末跟誰上床了。
- have sex with
neutral, clinical — the register is completely different
- sleep with
informal but not vulgar
- shag
British informal slang, less offensive than 'screw'
文法句型
screw + someone
be + screwing (continuous for ongoing relationship)
用法筆記
Extremely vulgar and offensive slang, comparable to the English F-word. Rarely used in polite conversation. The context (sexual partner, ongoing relationship) distinguishes this sense from Sense 7 (cheating). Passive ('be screwed') almost never carries this sense — it defaults to the 'cheated' or 'in trouble' meanings.
常見錯誤
9. to force someone to give you money, property, or a favour by using threats or ap
勒索；逼取
用威脅手段強迫交出
to force someone to give you money, property, or a favour by using threats or applying extreme pressure.
The landlord screwed an extra month's rent out of Aarav by threatening eviction.
房東威脅要驅逐 Aarav，逼他多付一個月的租金。
screw [something] + out of [someone] by [threat]
Isabela's ex-boyfriend tried to screw money from her by threatening to share private photos.
Isabela 的前男友威脅要散布她的私密照片，企圖逼她拿出錢來。
screw [money] + from [someone]
The corrupt official screwed bribes out of local business owners by delaying their permits.
那名貪官以拖延許可證來向當地商家勒索賄賂。
Samir's boss screwed a year of unpaid overtime out of him with empty promotion promises.
Samir 的老闆用空頭升遷承諾騙他白做了一年無薪加班。
文法句型
screw + [something] + out of + [someone]
用法筆記
Typically follows the pattern 'screw [something] out of someone'. The extracted item is usually money, a concession, or unpaid work. The subject is typically someone with power or leverage over the victim.
常見錯誤
screw — 名詞
1. A pointed metal fastener with a spiral thread, designed to be turned with a scre
螺絲；螺釘
有螺旋紋的金屬緊固件
A pointed metal fastener with a spiral thread, designed to be turned with a screwdriver so that it holds two pieces of wood or plastic together.
Hassan found a loose screw under the kitchen table and tightened it back into place.
Hassan 在廚房桌子下找到一顆鬆脫的螺絲，把它旋回原位。
collocation: loose screw; screw + tighten into place
The shelf fell off the wall because Tamar had used nails instead of screws.
架子從牆上掉下來，因為 Tamar 用的是釘子而不是螺絲。
contrast: nails vs screws for fixing objects
William picked up a long screw and a screwdriver to fix the broken chair leg.
William 拿起一根長螺絲和一把螺絲起子，修理那條斷掉的椅腳。
A few small screws held the back panel of the computer case in place.
幾顆小螺絲把電腦機殼的後面板固定住了。
Mert checked the screws on the bicycle rack before loading the bikes onto the car.
Mert 在把單車裝上車子之前檢查了行李架上的螺絲。
文法句型
a + screw
screw + [preposition] + [object]
用法筆記
Distinguish from nail (smooth, hammered in) and bolt (smooth shaft requiring a nut). Screws create their own thread in the material and are better for wood and plastic.
常見錯誤
2. The turning movement used to close or fix an object by rotating it into a thread
旋轉；轉緊
轉動以旋緊的動作
The turning movement used to close or fix an object by rotating it into a threaded position.
With one final screw of the lid, Nellie sealed the jar of homemade jam.
Nellie 最後轉了一下蓋子，把自製果醬的罐子密封起來。
a screw of [object] — one twisting action
The cap needed another full screw before the water bottle stopped leaking.
瓶蓋需要再轉一整圈，水壺才不會漏水。
Tanvi gave the loose handle a quick screw to keep it from falling off.
Tanvi 把那鬆動的把手快速轉了一下，免得它掉下來。
A careful screw of the nozzle connected the hose firmly to the tap.
小心地轉一下噴嘴，水管就牢固地接在水龍頭上了。
文法句型
give + [object] + a + screw
a + screw + of + [object]
用法筆記
Often appears in the pattern 'give [something] a screw' to mean tighten it by turning. This sense is distinct from Sense 1 — it refers to the action itself, not the metal object.
3. An informal slang term for a guard who works in a prison, used mainly by people
獄警（俚語）
囚犯使用的監獄警衛稱呼
An informal slang term for a guard who works in a prison, used mainly by people inside the prison system.
The screws walked through the cell block every hour, counting the prisoners.
獄警們每隔一小時就巡視牢房一次，清點囚犯人數。
plural: the screws = the prison guards
Ada heard a key turn and knew a screw was coming to check on her.
Ada 聽到鑰匙轉動的聲音，知道有獄警要來檢查她。
One of the screws ordered everyone back to their cells after the fight broke out.
打鬥發生後，一名獄警命令所有人回到自己的牢房。
Dario whispered that the tall screw was the one you did not want to cross.
Dario 低聲告訴新來的那個囚犯，那位高個子獄警是最好不要招惹的人。
文法句型
the + screw(s)
a + screw
用法筆記
This is prison slang and should not be used in general or formal conversation about corrections officers. Outside of criminal-justice contexts, readers may misinterpret the word as Sense 1.
常見錯誤
4. A very informal and offensive word for the physical act between two people havin
性交（粗話）
粗俗的性交或性伴侶用語
A very informal and offensive word for the physical act between two people having sex, or for a person considered in that context as a partner.
The novel's main character said his friends only wanted a good screw for the night.
在小說裡，那個角色說他的朋友們只想要找個好的上床對象過夜。
a good screw = a sexual partner (vulgar)
In the film, the two characters end up having a quick screw in a car.
在電影裡，兩個角色最後在車裡匆匆發生關係。
have a screw = have sex (vulgar)
The comedian's jokes were filled with old-fashioned slang like calling someone an easy screw.
那位喜劇演員的笑話充滿了過時的粗話，比如稱某人為「隨便上床的人」。
The tabloid article used crude language and talked about celebrities and their latest screws.
那篇八卦文章用語粗俗，談論名人和他們最新的床上對象。
- intercourse
neutral/clinical term; appropriate in all registers
- shag
similar vulgarity level; British informal
文法句型
have a + screw
a + good/great + screw
用法筆記
This is marked as vulgar/offensive. Strongly avoid in any formal, academic, or polite context. Even in informal speech, it can be considered crude. The verb sense (screw someone) is more common than the noun.
常見錯誤
❌ Using this sense in any setting where polite language is expected. It should be restricted to fiction dialogue, reported speech, or contexts where vulgar slang is explicitly discussed.
5. A historical instrument of torture, also known as thumbscrew, with a metal clamp
拇指夾具
歷史上的刑具，用螺絲夾壓拇指
A historical instrument of torture, also known as thumbscrew, with a metal clamp and a screw that was tightened slowly to crush the victim's thumb or fingers.
The museum displayed an iron screw from the 1600s with its original handle.
博物館展示了一副十七世紀的鐵製拇指夾具，仍裝著原來的把手。
historical context: museum display
During the trial, the accused was threatened with the screw unless he confessed.
審判期間，被告被威脅若不招供就要對他使用拇指夾。
Historians describe the screw as one of the most feared devices in medieval torture chambers.
歷史學家形容拇指夾是中世紀刑訊室裡最令人恐懼的器具之一。
The guide explained how the screw was tightened turn by turn to inflict pain.
導覽員解釋了拇指夾是怎麼一圈一圈地轉緊來施加痛苦的。
- thumbscrew
the full modern term for this device; much more common than 'screw' alone
文法句型
the + screw
a + screw
用法筆記
This sense is almost always written as 'thumbscrew' in modern English. The short form 'screw' for this device is rare outside historical texts and crossword puzzles.
6. A set of angled blades that spin rapidly underwater to push a boat or ship forwa
螺旋槳
船隻的水下推進裝置
A set of angled blades that spin rapidly underwater to push a boat or ship forward through the water.
The ship's screw got tangled in a fishing net, so the crew stopped the engines.
船的螺旋槳被漁網纏住了，船員只好關掉引擎。
ship's screw = nautical propeller
Divers inspected the enormous bronze screw at the back of the cargo vessel.
潛水員檢查了那艘貨輪尾部巨大的青銅螺旋槳。
collocation: bronze screw; at the back of [ship]
The ferry's twin screws churned the harbour water into white foam as it departed.
渡輪的雙螺旋槳攪動港灣的海水，泛起白色泡沫駛離。
Without a functioning screw, the old fishing boat could not move against the strong current.
沒有正常的螺旋槳，那艘老漁船無法逆著強流前進。
- propeller
the standard modern term; 'screw' is older and more technical
文法句型
the + screw
a + screw
ship's + screw
用法筆記
In modern nautical use, 'propeller' is far more common. 'Screw' for this purpose is mainly found in older maritime literature, technical manuals, and naval terminology.