splay
splay — 動詞
- splaypresent simple I / you / we / they
- splayshe / she / it
- splayedpast simple
- splaying-ing form
1. to push or separate body parts such as fingers, toes, or legs so they point away
張開；叉開
將四肢或手指向外伸展分開
to push or separate body parts such as fingers, toes, or legs so they point away from each other in a wide outward direction
Gabriel sat on the floor and splayed his legs out in front of him.
Gabriel 坐在地板上，雙腿向外張開。
splay + object + out — for limbs
The cat splayed its paws against the glass door, trying to get inside.
那隻貓把爪子貼在玻璃門上，想進到屋裡。
splay + paws/feet + against [surface]
Kemi splayed her fingers wide to show off the new ring on her thumb.
Kemi 張開手指，秀出拇指上的新戒指。
His books lay splayed open on the desk where he had left them.
他的書攤開在書桌上，還留在他離開時的位置。
The toddler splayed his tiny hands across the table as he reached for the crayons.
那個學步兒伸開小手撐在桌上，想去拿蠟筆。
文法句型
splay + object + adverb (out, wide)
splay + object + against/across/on + surface
用法筆記
Object is usually a body part (fingers, legs, paws, hands, toes). Frequently appears as a past participle ('splayed') used like an adjective before a noun.
常見錯誤
splay — 名詞
1. the angled wall surface that lines an opening such as one built for a window or
斜面；斜角
門窗框架兩側的傾斜牆面
the angled wall surface that lines an opening such as one built for a window or doorway, designed to make the gap seem wider or to increase sunlight
The carpenter cut a gentle splay on the window frame to let more light in.
木匠在窗框上削出了一個平緩的斜面，讓更多光線照進來。
cut + a + adjective + splay + on [frame]
Kwame sat in the deep splay of the stone window, reading in the afternoon sun.
Kwame 坐在石窗深深的斜面裡，午後的陽光下看書。
the + adjective + splay + of + [door/window]
The door splay was painted white to match the rest of the room's trim.
門框的斜面漆成白色，搭配房間其他飾條。
A wide splay around the kitchen window created extra space for potted plants.
廚房窗戶周圍的寬斜面留出了放盆栽的空間。
The architect explained that a wider splay would make the small room feel brighter.
建築師解釋說，斜面再寬一點會讓小房間感覺更明亮。
- bevel
a sloping edge or surface, more general than splay
- angled reveal
the full architectural term for the angled sides of a window opening
文法句型
the splay of + [door/window/frame]
a + adjective + splay
用法筆記
A technical term used mainly in architecture, carpentry, and construction contexts. Often appears with 'of' to specify which opening is being described.
2. a shape or position in which something spreads outward from a central point, lik
展開；擴散
從中心向外擴展的形狀或狀態
a shape or position in which something spreads outward from a central point, like fingers separating or roots branching away from a trunk
The splay of roots at the old oak's base covered half the garden path.
老橡樹底部伸展開的樹根蓋住了半條花園小徑。
the splay of + [roots/branches]
Camille watched the splay of her fingers against the sunlight as she raised her hand.
Camille 舉起手，看著陽光下自己手指展開的樣子。
The gymnast finished her routine with a perfect splay of her arms and legs.
體操選手以雙臂雙腿完美展開的姿勢結束表演。
From the plane we saw the splay of city lights stretching across the valley below.
從飛機上望去，城市的燈光在山谷中向外擴散。
- narrowing
becoming thinner or more restricted in width
文法句型
a/the splay of + [spreading things]
splay — 形容詞
- splaypositive
- splayercomparative
- splayestsuperlative
1. describes a body part, especially a foot or hand, that points away from the body
外翻的
肢體向外彎曲或伸展的
describes a body part, especially a foot or hand, that points away from the body's centre line instead of facing straight ahead
The doctor said the baby's splay feet would straighten as she learned to walk.
醫生說寶寶的外翻腳會在她學走路時慢慢矯正。
splay + [body part] — attributive adjective
His splay elbows stuck out awkwardly as he tried to fit through the narrow doorway.
他的外翻手肘在擠過窄門時顯得很彆扭。
The yoga teacher gently corrected Lakshmi's splay fingers, turning them closer together.
瑜伽老師輕輕矯正 Lakshmi 外翻的手指，讓它們靠攏一些。
Years of ballet training gave her a natural splay stance with toes pointing outward.
多年的芭蕾訓練讓她養成了腳尖朝外的外翻站姿。
The physiotherapist said Tomás's splay foot needed daily stretching exercises.
物理治療師說 Tomás 的外翻腳需要每天做伸展運動。
- everted
the exact medical term; too formal for everyday use
- turned out
describes the same position with more common words
- pigeon-toed
describes feet that point inward instead of outward
文法句型
splay + noun (body part)
用法筆記
Usually appears directly before a noun describing a body part (attributive position). Also commonly used in medical and anatomical descriptions.
常見錯誤
2. moving or positioned in a stiff, awkward way that lacks grace and looks uncontro
笨拙的
動作僵硬不協調的
moving or positioned in a stiff, awkward way that lacks grace and looks uncontrolled
The teenager moved with a splay gait, his long arms swinging at odd angles.
那個青少年走起路來步伐笨拙，長手臂以奇怪的角度甩動。
splay + gait / posture / movements
Pim felt embarrassed about his splay posture, so his mother enrolled him in dance classes.
Pim 對自己笨拙的姿態感到不好意思，媽媽幫他報名了舞蹈課。
The young calf stood on wobbly legs, its splay movements making the farmer smile.
小牛犢搖搖晃晃地站著，笨拙的動作讓農夫笑了。
Her splay handwriting slanted across the page in uneven, tilted letters.
她笨拙的字跡歪斜地寫滿了整頁，字母大小不一。
文法句型
splay + [movement/position/gait]
用法筆記
A less common adjective sense. Describes a person's movements, posture, or physical features rather than their character or intentions.