static
static — 形容詞
1. staying in the same place without physical movement, or remaining unchanged over
靜止；停滯
不移動或不變化的狀態
staying in the same place without physical movement, or remaining unchanged over a period of time
Mira's weight has stayed static for the past three years despite her new exercise routine.
Mira 的體重過去三年來一直保持不變，儘管她開始了新的運動習慣。
collocation: stay static / remain static
House prices in the neighborhood remained static throughout the economic downturn.
這個社區的房價在經濟低迷期間始終維持不變。
The patient's condition is still static, with no change since the operation last week.
病人的情況仍然沒有變化，自上週手術後沒有任何改變。
The mountain lake was so static that the surface reflected the trees like a mirror.
山中的湖面平靜如鏡，倒映著周圍的樹木。
Once an industry becomes static, it quickly loses ground to more innovative competitors.
一個產業一旦陷入停滯，很快就會被更具創新力的競爭對手超越。
- stationary
focuses on physical stillness at a point in space; static also covers abstract lack of change
- unchanged
describes the outcome of remaining the same; static can describe a state without implying a past reference
- stagnant
carries a negative connotation of unhealthy stillness; static is neutral
- dynamic
describes active change or movement, the direct opposite of static
2. describes a website that serves the same pre-built pages to every visitor, regar
靜態的
網站內容固定不變的
describes a website that serves the same pre-built pages to every visitor, regardless of who they are or when they visit
The restaurant's static website only lists its address, menu, and opening hours.
這家餐廳的靜態網站只列出了地址、菜單和營業時間。
contrast: static website vs dynamic website
Christopher built a static site for his photography portfolio using basic HTML and CSS.
Christopher 用基礎的 HTML 和 CSS 為他的攝影作品集建立了一個靜態網站。
Unlike dynamic pages, a static website delivers the same HTML file to every visitor.
與動態網頁不同，靜態網站對所有訪客提供相同的 HTML 檔案。
The university switched its course listings from a static page to a live database system.
這所大學將課程清單從靜態網頁轉換為即時更新的資料庫系統。
- fixed
generic term for anything that does not change; static is the technical term in web contexts
- dynamic
a dynamic website changes its content based on user input or other variables
用法筆記
Commonly contrasted with dynamic website, which adjusts content based on the user's behavior or preferences.
3. relating to electric charges that build up on the surface of objects and remain
靜電的
與物體表面靜止電荷有關的
relating to electric charges that build up on the surface of objects and remain in place rather than flowing as a current
Ayana felt a small shock from static electricity when she touched the metal car door.
Ayana 碰到金屬車門時，被靜電輕微電了一下。
concrete effect: shock from static electricity
The static charge on the plastic comb made Nellie's hair stand straight up.
塑膠梳子上的靜電讓 Nellie 的頭髮豎了起來。
Dry winter air makes static electricity much more noticeable around the house.
冬天乾燥的空氣使得家裡四處更容易感受到靜電。
Cyrus wears rubber-soled shoes at work to avoid damaging equipment with static discharge.
Cyrus 上班時穿橡膠底鞋，以免靜電放電損壞設備。
- electrostatic
the technical adjective; static is the shortened, everyday form
- current
current electricity flows through a circuit; static electricity stays on the surface
用法筆記
Often used attributively before 'charge' or 'electricity' — a 'static charge', 'static electricity'.
常見錯誤
4. relating to the force exerted by weight when nothing is moving, often used in en
靜力的
僅憑重量施力而無運動的
relating to the force exerted by weight when nothing is moving, often used in engineering to describe loads that do not produce motion
Engineers calculated the static load that the bridge's concrete pillars could support.
工程師計算了這座橋的混凝土橋墩所能承受的靜力載重。
collocation: static load
A static weight of twelve tons pressed down on the testing platform overnight.
一個十二噸的靜止重物整夜壓在測試平台上。
The building's static load includes the weight of all walls, floors, and the roof itself.
建築物的靜力載重包括所有牆壁、地板以及屋頂本身的重量。
Static stress on the cable increased as each new section of the bridge was added.
隨著橋樑每個新段落的增加，鋼纜上的靜力應力也隨之上升。
- dead
as in 'dead load' — the permanent stationary weight of a structure itself; interchangeable with static in engineering
- dynamic
a dynamic load involves movement or changing forces, such as wind or moving vehicles
用法筆記
Most common in the phrases 'static load' and 'static weight'. Contrasts with 'dynamic load', which includes forces from movement such as wind or traffic.
5. used in compound scientific and medical terms to indicate a relationship to a pa
狀態的
用於複合詞，表示某種位置或狀態
used in compound scientific and medical terms to indicate a relationship to a particular position, condition, or balanced state — for example, homeostatic (relating to internal balance) or thermostatic (relating to temperature control)
The body's homeostatic systems keep internal temperature and blood sugar within a narrow range.
人體的恆定系統能將體溫和血糖維持在狹窄的正常範圍內。
example compound: homeostatic = relating to internal balance
A thermostatic valve adjusts hot water flow to keep the shower at a steady temperature.
恆溫閥會調節熱水流量，讓蓮蓬頭的水溫保持穩定。
Scientists study the static equilibrium of ecosystems after a major disturbance.
科學家研究生態系統在重大干擾後的靜態平衡。
The geostatic pressure of the surrounding rock kept the deep mine tunnel from collapsing.
周圍岩石的地靜壓力防止了深層礦坑隧道崩塌。
用法筆記
This is not a standalone English adjective but a combining form (like a suffix) used in compound words borrowed from or created in scientific Latin. The core idea is 'relating to a position or state'.
6. used in compound medical terms to describe something that stops or slows the gro
抑制的
用於複合詞，表示抑制微生物生長
used in compound medical terms to describe something that stops or slows the growth of microorganisms without necessarily killing them — for example, bacteriostatic (preventing bacteria from multiplying)
The doctor prescribed a bacteriostatic antibiotic to stop the infection from spreading.
醫生開了一種抑菌抗生素，以防止感染進一步擴散。
example compound: bacteriostatic = stops bacterial growth
Bacteriostatic compounds produced by certain fungi help them outcompete neighboring bacteria in the soil.
某些真菌產生的抑菌化合物能幫助它們在土壤中勝過鄰近的細菌。
compound form: bacteriostatic = growth-inhibiting against bacteria
A fungistatic cream can prevent athlete's foot from getting worse between treatments.
在治療間隔期間使用抗真菌藥膏，可以防止香港腳惡化。
Bacteriostatic agents are often preferred when the patient's immune system is already weak.
當病人免疫系統已經虛弱時，通常會優先選用抑菌劑。
- inhibitory
broader term that covers both static (prevents growth) and cidal (kills) effects
- cidal
as in bactericidal — kills microorganisms rather than just stopping their growth
用法筆記
This combining form appears in words like 'bacteriostatic' (stops bacteria from multiplying) and 'fungistatic' (stops fungal growth). The opposite idea is '-cidal' (kills outright, as in 'bactericidal').
static — 名詞
1. a crackling, hissing, or buzzing noise that you hear from a radio, television, o
干擾雜音
無線電或電視中的干擾噪音
a crackling, hissing, or buzzing noise that you hear from a radio, television, or phone when electrical activity in the atmosphere disrupts the signal
The radio signal broke up into static as the car entered the long mountain tunnel.
汽車駛入長長的隧道後，收音機訊號變成了一片雜音。
Amihan tried to tune the old television, but only gray static appeared on the screen.
Amihan 試著調校那台老電視，但螢幕上只有一片灰色的雜訊。
visual static: gray screen noise on TV
During the thunderstorm, the phone call was drowned out by bursts of loud static.
雷雨期間，電話通話被一陣陣響亮的雜音淹沒了。
Jack moved the radio closer to the window to cut down the static.
Jack 把收音機搬到靠近窗戶的地方，以減少雜音。
- interference
broader term that includes static but also any unwanted signal disruption
- noise
generic term for unwanted sound; static specifically refers to crackling from electrical causes
用法筆記
Cannot be counted — 'a static' is wrong. Say 'some static', 'a burst of static', or 'a lot of static'.
常見錯誤
2. an electric charge that collects across the outer layer of materials like plasti
靜電
摩擦產生的表面電荷
an electric charge that collects across the outer layer of materials like plastic, wool, or hair when friction is applied between them
Shanti rubbed the balloon against her sweater to create static on its surface.
Shanti 把氣球在毛衣上摩擦，讓它表面產生靜電。
collocation: create static
Too much static from the dry air caused the printer paper to stick together.
乾燥空氣造成的靜電太多，導致印表機的紙張黏在一起。
A humidifier in the office helps reduce the static on the computer keyboard.
辦公室裡放一台加濕器有助於減少電腦鍵盤上的靜電。
Nicholas rubbed his cat's fur and watched the static make the hairs stand apart.
Nicholas 摸了摸貓咪的毛，看著靜電讓毛髮豎立起來。
- static electricity
the full term; 'static' alone is the shortened everyday form
用法筆記
frequently used without an article ('static on the surface', 'building up static'). The countable form 'a static' is nonstandard.
常見錯誤
3. strong expressions of opposition, anger, or disapproval directed at someone or s
責難；批評
強烈的反對或指責（非正式用語）
strong expressions of opposition, anger, or disapproval directed at someone or something
The mayor caught a lot of static from residents after announcing the tax increase.
市長宣布調漲稅收後，遭到了居民的強烈反彈。
informal: catch static = receive criticism
Diego's proposal received so much static from the board that he decided to withdraw it.
Diego 的提案遭到董事會強烈反對，於是他決定撤回。
Whenever the subject of layoffs comes up, management expects static from the union.
每當裁員話題出現時，管理階層都知道工會會提出抗議。
The new coach took a lot of static from fans after six straight losses.
新教練在球隊連輸六場後，遭到了球迷的強烈批評。
- praise
expression of approval or admiration
用法筆記
Common in the phrase 'catch/get static (from someone)'. This informal sense originated in US slang of the 1960s–70s and is still primarily American.