sealed
sealed — 動詞
- sealedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- sealeds3rd person singular
- sealeding-ing form
- sealededpast simple
1. to hunt and catch seals, the marine mammals that live in cold coastal waters, fo
獵海豹
捕捉海豹以取得毛皮、肉或油
to hunt and catch seals, the marine mammals that live in cold coastal waters, for their fur, meat, or oil.
Every spring, Inuit hunters travel to the coast of Greenland to seal for meat and fur.
每年春天，因紐特獵人會前往格陵蘭海岸獵海豹，以取得肉類和毛皮。
to seal for [product] — intransitive hunting verb
The fishermen would seal every winter when the ice was thick enough.
這些漁夫每年冬天冰層夠厚時就會出海獵海豹。
International laws now limit where and when people may seal to protect the animal populations.
國際法現在限制人們在何時何地可以獵海豹，以保護海豹數量。
Daichi learned to seal from his uncle during the winter months near Hokkaido.
Daichi 在冬季時於北海道附近跟隨他的叔叔學習獵海豹。
- hunt seals
a phrasal alternative that explicitly names the animal
文法句型
seal + (on/around + location)
用法筆記
This sense is intransitive and describes a traditional hunting activity. It is rarely used in the passive voice. Distinguish from sense 5 (CLOSE SECURELY) which always takes a direct object.
常見錯誤
2. to make an agreement, decision, or outcome certain, final, and impossible to cha
敲定；確認
使協議或結果確定不變
to make an agreement, decision, or outcome certain, final, and impossible to change.
The mayor sealed the deal by shaking hands with the developer at the town hall.
市長在市政廳前與開發商握手，敲定了這筆交易。
seal the deal — common idiom-like collocation
A single goal in the final minute sealed the victory for the home team.
比賽最後一分鐘的一記進球為主隊鎖定了勝利。
seal the victory / seal the win
The contract was sealed when both directors signed their names at the bottom.
兩位董事在合約底部簽名後，這份合約便正式生效。
The handshake between the two leaders sealed a historic peace agreement.
兩位領袖之間的握手敲定了一項歷史性的和平協議。
文法句型
seal + noun phrase
be sealed + by + noun phrase
seal + noun phrase + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used with nouns like deal, victory, fate, agreement, contract, partnership. The passive form (be sealed) is especially common in news and formal writing.
常見錯誤
3. to unite a married couple for eternity through a special rite performed in the L
印證婚姻
末世聖徒教會中將婚姻永恆化的儀式
to unite a married couple for eternity through a special rite performed in the LDS (Mormon) faith, so that their bond is not limited to their earthly life.
The young couple was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple with their families nearby.
這對年輕夫婦在鹽湖城聖殿印證婚姻，家人都在附近見證。
passive: be sealed in [temple name]
Latter-day Saint families believe that being sealed in the temple keeps the family together forever.
後期聖徒家庭相信在聖殿中印證能使家人永遠在一起。
be sealed as a family / be sealed for eternity
Alessia and her fiancé were sealed in the Rome Italy Temple last autumn.
Alessia 和她的未婚夫去年秋天在羅馬義大利聖殿印證婚姻。
Hamza and his wife were sealed for time and all eternity in a quiet ceremony.
Hamza 和妻子在一場安靜的儀式中印證婚姻，結為永恆伴侶。
文法句型
be sealed + to + person
seal + noun phrase + for eternity
用法筆記
This sense is specific to the LDS (Mormon) faith. It is almost always used in the passive voice (be sealed to someone / in a temple). The object is typically a person or a family unit, not a document.
常見錯誤
4. to stamp a document, certificate, or object with an official mark that proves it
蓋章；加封
在文件上蓋官方印章以證明真實性
to stamp a document, certificate, or object with an official mark that proves it is genuine, approved, or meets required standards.
The notary sealed the contract with a red wax stamp bearing her initials.
公證人在合約上加蓋了一個帶有她姓名縮寫的紅色蠟封。
seal + document + with + instrument
Every diploma is sealed by the university registrar before it is handed to the graduate.
每一份畢業證書都由大學註冊處蓋章後才發給畢業生。
passive: be sealed by [authority]
The customs officer sealed the shipment after checking that all the paperwork was correct.
海關官員在確認所有文件無誤後，為這批貨物加封。
The embassy sealed the visa documents with its official blue stamp.
大使館用官方的藍色印章為簽證文件蓋章加封。
- stamp
more general; not limited to official seals
- certify
focuses on the approval aspect rather than the physical marking
- authenticate
formal and technical, emphasizes verifying genuineness
文法句型
seal + noun phrase
be sealed + with + instrument
用法筆記
The object is always a document, certificate, or official item. The passive is very common (be sealed by someone / with something). Distinguish from sense 2 (FINALIZE / CONFIRM) — this sense is about the physical act of stamping, not about making a decision certain.
常見錯誤
5. to close an envelope, container, bag, or opening firmly so that air, water, or d
密封；封閉
緊閉容器或開口以防止滲漏或遭動
to close an envelope, container, bag, or opening firmly so that air, water, or dirt cannot get in or out, or so that the contents cannot fall out or be tampered with.
The nurse sealed the medicine bottle tightly after taking out one pill.
護士拿出一顆藥後，把藥瓶緊緊蓋好。
seal + container + adverb
Maria sealed the envelope with tape before dropping it into the mailbox.
Maria 用膠帶封好信封，然後投進郵筒。
The police sealed off the street after the accident so no cars could pass through.
事故發生後，警方封鎖了那條街，禁止車輛通行。
Seal the freezer bag tight so the fish does not get freezer burn.
把冷凍袋封緊，以免魚肉凍傷。
All the windows were sealed shut to keep the cold winter air outside.
所有窗戶都緊密封住，以免外面的冷空氣進來。
文法句型
seal + noun phrase
seal up + noun phrase
be sealed + shut/closed/tight
用法筆記
The most frequent verb sense of 'seal'. Often takes up (seal up a package, seal up a crack) or off (seal off an area). The adjective shut or tight commonly follows. The participle 'sealed' (adjective sense) is also very common.
常見錯誤
6. to cover or fill small openings, cracks, or holes in a surface with a paste, pla
填補；封補
用填料覆蓋裂縫或孔洞以防止滲漏
to cover or fill small openings, cracks, or holes in a surface with a paste, plaster, or similar material so that air, water, or dirt cannot pass through.
The carpenter sealed the gaps between the floorboards with wood filler before sanding them down.
木匠在打磨之前先用木料填補劑封住地板之間的縫隙。
seal + gaps/cracks/holes + with + material
You should seal the bathroom tiles with silicone to stop water from getting behind them.
你應該用矽膠封好浴室磁磚的接縫，防止水滲到磁磚後面。
imperative: seal + surface + with + product
The cracks in the driveway were sealed with a black tar compound last summer.
車道上的裂縫去年夏天已經用黑色柏油填補好了。
Sahil sealed the holes in his garage roof with a waterproof sealant.
Sahil 用防水填縫劑封住了車庫屋頂的孔洞。
文法句型
seal + noun phrase + with + material
seal + surface area
用法筆記
The object is typically a surface with imperfections (cracks, gaps, holes, joints) or the material used to fill them. This sense overlaps with sense 5 (CLOSE SECURELY), but here the focus is specifically on repairing a surface, not just closing a container. Common in DIY and construction contexts.
常見錯誤
sealed — 名詞
1. A sea animal that lives mainly in cold waters, has smooth skin and flippers, and
海豹
生活在寒冷水域、有鰭狀肢的海洋哺乳動物
A sea animal that lives mainly in cold waters, has smooth skin and flippers, and feeds on fish and other sea creatures.
A gray seal popped its head above the water near the pier in Iceland.
一隻灰色海豹在冰島碼頭附近將頭探出水面。
subject + verb of movement: seal popped its head
Luca watched a colony of seals sunbathing on the rocky beach in Norway.
Luca 看著一群海豹在挪威的岩石沙灘上曬太陽。
The aquarium's new baby seal quickly became a favourite with visitors.
水族館新來的小海豹很快就成了遊客們的最愛。
Stephanie spotted a seal swimming between the icebergs during her trip to Antarctica.
Stephanie 在南極之旅期間看到一隻海豹在冰山之間游動。
2. The skin or fur of a seal, prepared and used for making clothing, bags, or other
海豹皮
用於製作衣物的海豹毛皮
The skin or fur of a seal, prepared and used for making clothing, bags, or other items.
The traditional coat was made from seal fur and kept the fisherman warm in winter.
這件傳統外套由海豹皮製成，讓漁夫在冬天保持溫暖。
made from + [seal fur] for material origin
Indigenous communities in Greenland have used seal skin for boots and gloves for centuries.
格陵蘭的原住民社區數百年來一直使用海豹皮製作靴子和手套。
Eli bought a leather wallet stamped with the words genuine seal leather.
Eli 買了一個皮夾，上面印著「正品海豹皮」字樣。
The museum displayed traditional parkas sewn from seal intestine by Inuit artisans.
博物館展示了因紐特工匠用海豹腸縫製的傳統防寒外套。
- sealskin
specifically refers to the raw or tanned skin of a seal
用法筆記
This sense is less common in modern English due to conservation concerns and trade restrictions on seal products.
3. A dark brown color, similar to the fur of some kinds of seals.
暗褐色
類似海豹毛皮的深棕色
A dark brown color, similar to the fur of some kinds of seals.
Vivek chose a seal brown tie to match his charcoal suit for the wedding.
Vivek 選了一條暗褐色領帶來搭配他的炭灰色西裝參加婚禮。
color modifier: seal brown + noun
The winter coat came in black, navy, and seal brown.
這件冬季外套有黑色、海軍藍和暗褐色可供選擇。
Mizuki chose a seal brown rug for her living room to create a warm atmosphere.
Mizuki 選了一張暗褐色的地毯鋪在客廳裡，營造出溫暖的氛圍。
Theo painted his study walls in seal brown for a warm, cosy feel.
Theo 將書房的牆壁漆成暗褐色，營造出溫暖舒適的感覺。
用法筆記
Primarily used in fashion and design contexts to describe a specific shade of dark brown.
4. Something that officially confirms something is true, certain, or approved, ofte
確認；保證
正式確認某事屬實或已獲批准
Something that officially confirms something is true, certain, or approved, often used in formal or figurative contexts.
The CEO's personal approval put the seal on the merger agreement.
執行長親自批准為這場合併協議蓋上了確認之章。
put the seal on + [agreement] — figurative final confirmation
Zuri considered the scholarship offer a seal of her hard work throughout high school.
Zuri 認為這份獎學金是對她高中時期努力付出的肯定。
The treaty was signed under the seal of the United Nations.
該條約在聯合國的認可下簽署。
The mayor gave the community project her seal of approval during the town hall meeting.
市長在市政會議上對社區計畫表示了正式認可。
- confirmation
more general, less formal
- ratification
specifically legal or formal approval
- rejection
the opposite of official approval
用法筆記
Common in the phrase 'seal of approval' and 'put the seal on something'. This is a figurative extension of the official stamp sense.
常見錯誤
5. An official mark, design, or tool pressed or stamped onto a document to show it
印章；印記
用於證明文件真實性或法律效力的官方記號
An official mark, design, or tool pressed or stamped onto a document to show it is genuine, approved, or legally valid.
The notary pressed her official seal onto the last page of the contract.
公證人在合約的最後一頁蓋上她的官方印章。
press + [possessive] + official seal + onto + [document]
Every university diploma must carry the school's embossed seal to be valid.
每張大學文憑都必須蓋有學校的浮雕印章才算有效。
Amihan noticed the red wax seal on the ancient letter and knew it had not been opened.
Amihan 注意到古代信件上的紅色蠟封，知道它不曾被打開過。
Ziad framed the document with its gold embossed seal and hung it in his office.
Ziad 將帶有金色浮雕印章的文件裱框掛在辦公室裡。
用法筆記
Can refer to both the physical tool (a stamp or die) and the mark it leaves. Historic seals were made of wax; modern ones are often embossed or inked stamps.
常見錯誤
6. A small sticky piece of paper, often decorated, that is used to close envelopes
封緘貼紙
用於封閉信封或包裹的裝飾性貼紙
A small sticky piece of paper, often decorated, that is used to close envelopes or packages.
Rafael licked the envelope seal and pressed the flap down firmly.
Rafael 舔了舔信封封口貼紙，然後用力壓下封蓋。
verb + object: licked + the envelope seal
Dahlia collected decorative seals from every country her pen pal wrote to her from.
Dahlia 收集來自每個國家的裝飾封緘貼紙，都是她的筆友寄來的。
The wedding invitations came with gold seals that matched the ribbon.
婚禮邀請函附上了金色封緘貼紙，與緞帶相互搭配。
Dahlia carefully peeled the old seal off the envelope and added it to her collection.
Dahlia 小心地將舊封緘貼紙從信封上撕下來，加入她的收藏中。
- sticker
more general; seal implies a specific function of closing or authenticating
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 5: this is a decorative or functional adhesive label for closing mail, not an authenticating stamp on official documents.
7. a physical piece of material, such as melted wax or a plastic strip, that is pla
封緘；封條
封閉開口或接縫的物品
a physical piece of material, such as melted wax or a plastic strip, that is placed over a join or opening to fasten it shut and reveal whether it has been opened before.
The letter arrived with a red wax seal stamped with the family crest.
該信件送達時，上面有一個壓印了家族徽章的紅色蠟封。
wax seal — traditional embossed closure for documents
Lin broke the tamper-evident seal on the juice bottle before pouring a glass.
Lin 打開果汁瓶上的防拆封條後，倒了一杯果汁。
tamper-evident seal — factory closure that shows if opened
A paper seal across the envelope flap confirmed the message had not been read.
信封封口上的紙質封緘證明了信件內容未被讀取。
The security seal on the shipping box had been cut open by customs officers.
貨運箱上的安全封條已被海關人員剪開。
8. a fitted ring or band of rubber, plastic, or metal that stops air, water, or gas
密封墊；密封
防止氣體或液體通過的裝置
a fitted ring or band of rubber, plastic, or metal that stops air, water, or gas from moving between two parts of a machine, pipe, or container.
The rubber seal around the refrigerator door keeps cold air from leaking out.
冰箱門上的橡膠密封條能防止冷空氣外洩。
rubber seal — common material for airtight barriers
A worn seal in the water pipe caused a slow drip under the kitchen sink.
水管中的密封墊磨損，導致廚房水槽下方出現慢速滴水。
The mechanic replaced the engine's oil seal to stop the leak completely.
技師更換了引擎的機油密封墊，徹底止住了洩漏。
A silicone seal along the window frame stopped cold draughts in winter.
窗框上的矽膠密封條在冬天阻止了冷風灌入。
用法筆記
Commonly modified by a material word (rubber seal, silicone seal) or by the substance it blocks (oil seal, water seal).
常見錯誤
9. a design, emblem, or object that represents the authority of a particular office
官印；職徽
代表職位或機構的象徵徽章
a design, emblem, or object that represents the authority of a particular office, institution, or role, typically displayed on ceremonial items such as chains, flags, rings, or banners rather than used to stamp documents.
The mayor wore a silver chain bearing the city's seal during the inauguration ceremony.
市長在就職典禮上佩戴了一條綴有市徽的銀製鏈條。
wore a chain bearing the seal — ceremonial display, not document stamping
The royal seal is embroidered on the flag that flies above the palace whenever the king is in residence.
王室徽章繡在旗幟上，每當國王在宮中時便會升起。
embroidered on the flag — displayed as a symbol
Mei's grandfather passed down a gold ring engraved with the family seal to her on graduation day.
Mei 的祖父在她畢業那天，將一枚刻有家族徽章的金戒指傳給了她。
The university's seal hangs in the main hall as a carved wooden crest three metres wide.
該大學的徽章是一座三公尺寬的木雕，懸掛在大禮堂中。
用法筆記
Unlike sense 5 (a stamp or mark used to authenticate documents), this sense focuses on the seal as a ceremonial symbol of office — worn, displayed, or carried rather than pressed onto paper. Common carriers include chains, rings, flags, and building crests.
sealed — 形容詞
- sealedpositive
- sealedercomparative
- sealedestsuperlative
1. Describes a container, envelope, door, or opening that has been closed and faste
密封的
用封條或封蓋關閉的
Describes a container, envelope, door, or opening that has been closed and fastened so that it cannot be opened without breaking or removing the seal.
A sealed envelope lay on the kitchen table with Walid's name on it.
桌上放著一個密封的信封，上面寫著 Walid 的名字。
sealed + envelope — common collocation for containers
The police officer examined the sealed bag of evidence before court.
那名警官在開庭前檢查了密封的證物袋。
Diego broke the sealed lid of the honey jar and spread some on his toast.
Diego 打開蜂蜜罐的密封蓋，舀了一匙抹在吐司上。
All sealed packages must pass through the security scanner before entering the building.
所有密封包裹在進入大樓前都必須通過安檢掃描機。
The window was sealed shut with tape after the winter storm cracked the frame.
冬季暴風雨吹裂窗框後，那扇窗戶就被膠帶封死了。
文法句型
sealed + noun (envelope, container, bag, door, package)
用法筆記
Often used in passive constructions (was sealed) and in compound adjectives (sealed-off, sealed-tight) to describe a state that results from a closing action.
常見錯誤
2. Describes a surface, such as wood, concrete, fabric, or stone, that has been tre
防水處理
塗上防水或保護層的
Describes a surface, such as wood, concrete, fabric, or stone, that has been treated with a protective substance to prevent water, air, or dirt from passing through.
The wooden fence was sealed with a waterproof varnish before the rainy season began.
那座木籬笆在雨季來臨前已塗上防水漆作保護。
sealed with + [substance] — specifies the coating material
A sealed concrete floor is much easier to sweep and mop than an untreated one.
有塗層保護的混凝土地板比未處理過的地板更容易清掃。
Asher bought a sealed rain jacket for hiking in the mountains of Taiwan.
Asher 買了一件防水夾克，準備在台灣的山區健行。
The artist sealed the canvas with a clear spray to protect the oil paint from dust.
畫家在畫布上噴了一層透明保護漆，以免油畫沾染灰塵。
All the bathroom tiles are sealed with a special grout that stops mould from growing.
浴室的所有磁磚都用了特殊填縫劑密封，以防止黴菌滋生。
- coated
broader term; coating may be decorative rather than protective
- waterproofed
more specific; emphasises water resistance as the purpose
- treated
general; implies some chemical or physical process applied
文法句型
sealed + with + substance (varnish, wax, resin)
用法筆記
Frequently appears in product descriptions and DIY instructions. The substance used for sealing is introduced with 'with' (sealed with wax / sealed with resin).
常見錯誤
3. Describes a decision, agreement, deal, or outcome that has been made final and c
確定的
最終確定且無法改變的
Describes a decision, agreement, deal, or outcome that has been made final and cannot be changed or reversed.
After three months of talks the trade deal was sealed and the partners celebrated.
經過三個月的談判，這筆貿易協議終於底定，雙方都舉杯慶祝。
passive: deal was sealed — indicates finalisation
The team's victory in the semi-finals sealed their place in the championship match.
該球隊在準決賽中獲勝，確保了他們在冠軍賽中的席位。
Once the judge read the verdict aloud, the defendant knew his fate was sealed.
法官宣讀裁決後，被告知道自己的命運已經注定。
A sealed contract leaves no room for either side to change the terms later.
已簽署的合約不允許任何一方日後更改條款。
The singer's final performance sealed her reputation as one of the greatest artists of her time.
那位歌手的最後一場演出鞏固了她作為當代最偉大藝術家之一的聲譽。
- finalised
more neutral; no implication of ceremony or permanence
- settled
suggests resolution after negotiation
- irreversible
emphasises that the outcome cannot be undone
- reversible
the opposite quality; can still be changed
- pending
not yet decided or finalised
- open
still subject to discussion or change
文法句型
be sealed — describing a finalised state
sealed + noun (deal, fate, contract, agreement)
用法筆記
This sense is almost always figurative — it does not refer to a physical seal. The most common expressions are 'the deal is sealed', 'my fate was sealed', and 'sealed the victory/agreement'. Typically used in passive or past-participle form.
常見錯誤
4. Describes information, documents, records, or proceedings that are being kept se
保密的
尚未對外公開或揭露的
Describes information, documents, records, or proceedings that are being kept secret or have not yet been revealed to the public.
The judge ordered a sealed hearing to protect the young witness from media attention.
法官下令進行不公開審理，以保護年幼的證人免受媒體關注。
sealed hearing — legal term for a private court session
The company's bid for the construction project remains sealed until the deadline next Friday.
該公司對該建設項目的投標書在下週五截止日前仍保持密封狀態。
Talia's exam results are still sealed in an envelope on the registrar's desk.
Talia 的考試成績仍封在註冊組長桌上的信封裡。
A sealed court record cannot be viewed by the public without a special order from the judge.
非經法官特別許可，公眾不得查閱密封的法院紀錄。
The sealed documents contain details about the merger that no one outside the board has seen.
那些保密文件中有關合併案的細節，董事會以外的人從未見過。
- confidential
emphasises the restricted access rather than the physical state
- undisclosed
neutral; simply 'not yet revealed'
- classified
stronger; implies official secrecy for national security
文法句型
sealed + noun (documents, records, bids, orders, hearing)
用法筆記
Primarily used in legal, official, and business contexts. A 'sealed record' or 'sealed document' is one that a court or authority has ordered to be kept confidential. Distinguish from sense 1 (physically closed) — in sense 4, the secrecy is the key idea, not the physical closure.