sticky
sticky — 形容詞
1. covered with or containing a glue-like substance that causes things to attach to
黏的
表面有黏性物質的
covered with or containing a glue-like substance that causes things to attach to it when they touch it
Aylin's hands were sticky after she ate the honey-covered bread.
Aylin 吃完沾蜂蜜的麵包後，雙手黏黏的。
collocation: sticky hands / sticky fingers
Christopher used sticky tape to fasten the gift box for mailing.
Christopher 用膠帶把禮物盒封好以便郵寄。
collocation: sticky tape
The old wooden table had a sticky patch where soda had spilled the night before.
那張舊木桌上有一塊汽水打翻後留下的黏痕。
Dario wiped the sticky jam off the kitchen counter with a wet cloth.
Dario 用濕抹布把流理臺上黏黏的果醬擦掉。
Be careful — the paint is still sticky, so do not touch the wall.
小心——油漆還沒乾，所以不要摸牆壁。
- adhesive
more technical; used for products designed to stick, like tape or glue
- tacky
slightly sticky, often used for paint or varnish that has not fully dried
- gluey
thick and sticky like glue, often with a negative connotation
- gooey
thick, soft, and sticky — commonly used for food like melted cheese or chocolate
文法句型
sticky + noun
be + sticky
用法筆記
Frequently used to describe food spills, glue, paint, tape, and bodily substances like sweat or honey.
常見錯誤
2. describes weather or air that is uncomfortably hot and damp, so that the skin fe
悶熱的
天氣炎熱潮濕的
describes weather or air that is uncomfortably hot and damp, so that the skin feels wet and clothes may cling to the body
The weather in Taipei was so sticky that Yan's shirt stuck to her back.
臺北的天氣非常悶熱，Yan 的襯衫都黏在背上了。
During the sticky summer months, the Watanabe family stayed indoors with the air conditioner on.
在那個悶熱的夏天，渡邊一家人都待在室內吹冷氣。
collocation: sticky summer
The sticky heat of the crowded train station made Ishaan feel uncomfortable.
擁擠的火車站裡那股悶熱讓 Ishaan 很不舒服。
It was a sticky afternoon, so Tunde took a cold shower after his run.
那天下午很悶熱，所以 Tunde 跑步後沖了個冷水澡。
On that sticky evening, Nikhil opened all the windows to let in some fresh air.
在那個悶熱的傍晚，Nikhil 打開所有窗戶讓新鮮空氣進來。
文法句型
sticky + noun (weather, summer, heat)
be + sticky (of weather)
用法筆記
Commonly used in informal speech to describe summer weather in tropical or subtropical regions. More specific than 'hot' because it combines temperature and humidity.
常見錯誤
3. describes a situation, problem, or question that is tough to manage, often becau
棘手的
困難且不易處理的
describes a situation, problem, or question that is tough to manage, often because it involves embarrassment or the risk of conflict
The manager was in a sticky situation when two team members refused to work together.
經理發現自己陷入難題，因為兩位組員拒絕合作。
collocation: sticky situation
Ava's question about the budget was sticky, and no one wanted to answer it directly.
Ava 問的那個預算問題很棘手，沒有人想直接回答。
Negotiating the new contract turned into a sticky problem for both sides.
協商那紙新合約對雙方來說都變成了棘手的問題。
It was a sticky moment when the waiter spilled water on the customer's laptop.
服務生把水灑在客人的筆電上時，場面非常尷尬。
Constanza knew she had to handle the sticky disagreement between her friends carefully.
Constanza 知道她必須小心處理朋友之間那個棘手的爭執。
- tricky
suggests something that requires skill or careful handling, slightly less serious than sticky
- awkward
emphasizes embarrassment or social discomfort
- delicate
needs to be handled with care and sensitivity, more formal
- unpleasant
focuses on the discomfort rather than the difficulty
- easy
simple to handle or resolve
- straightforward
clear and uncomplicated
文法句型
sticky + noun (situation, problem, issue)
be + sticky
用法筆記
Typically used for interpersonal or professional difficulties rather than technical or academic problems. Avoid in formal writing; use 'difficult' or 'delicate' instead.
常見錯誤
4. refusing to change one's position or make allowances, especially about rules, de
堅持的
不願讓步或變通的
refusing to change one's position or make allowances, especially about rules, details, or conditions
The hotel manager was sticky about letting guests check in before three o'clock.
旅館經理對於讓客人三點前入住這件事很堅持。
pattern: be sticky about [doing something]
Élise's landlord was sticky about the no-pets rule and would not make any exceptions.
Élise 的房東對禁養寵物的規定很堅持，完全不願通融。
Banks can be sticky about approving loans for people without a steady income.
銀行對於沒有穩定收入的人申請貸款可能把關很嚴。
The ticket inspector was sticky about accepting the student discount without a valid ID card.
查票員對於沒有有效學生證就不能用優惠票這點毫不讓步。
- strict
more common and neutral; does not carry the informal tone of 'sticky'
- rigid
more negative and formal; suggests an unwillingness to adapt at all
- unyielding
formal; emphasizes firm refusal to compromise
文法句型
be + sticky + about + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Almost always used with the preposition 'about' followed by a noun or gerund. The subject is typically an authority figure or institution in charge of enforcing rules.
5. describes a website, app, shop, or other venue that captures and holds people's
黏性高的
讓人願意長時間停留的
describes a website, app, shop, or other venue that captures and holds people's interest, making them linger rather than leave quickly
The new cooking website is sticky — visitors spend an average of twenty minutes on it.
那個新的烹飪網站很能留住訪客——平均每次停留二十分鐘。
The Zhongxiao East Road boutique feels sticky with its friendly staff and cozy lighting.
忠孝東路上那家精品店的氛圍讓人想多待一會兒——服務人員親切加上燈光溫馨。
Game companies design sticky apps that keep players coming back every day.
遊戲公司設計能讓玩家每天回訪的 App。
A good online store should feel sticky enough that customers browse several pages before leaving.
好的網路商店應該能留住顧客，讓人在離開前多逛好幾頁。
- engaging
more general, not limited to time spent; can describe any interesting content or experience
- addictive
stronger and more negative; suggests users cannot stop, sometimes with harmful outcomes
- compelling
more formal; describes content that strongly holds attention
- forgettable
not interesting enough to keep people's attention
- boring
causing people to leave quickly
文法句型
sticky + noun (website, app, shop)
be + sticky
用法筆記
Common in technology and marketing contexts. In digital analytics, 'stickiness' is a measurable metric — how often users return and how long they stay.
常見錯誤
6. describes educational content or experiences that students remember well over ti
好記的
學生容易記住不忘的
describes educational content or experiences that students remember well over time, as if the knowledge stays attached in their memory
The teacher used songs and games to make the vocabulary lessons sticky for her students.
那位老師用歌曲和遊戲讓字彙課的內容在學生腦中留下深刻印象。
Educational videos that tell a story are more sticky than plain textbook chapters.
有故事情節的教育影片比純教科書章節更好記。
collocation: sticky learning
The science museum's hands-on exhibits create sticky learning experiences for children.
科學館的互動展覽為兒童創造了令人難忘的學習體驗。
A good language app makes grammar rules sticky by repeating them in different contexts.
好的語言 App 會在不同情境中重複文法規則，讓學習者牢牢記住。
- memorable
more general and neutral; does not imply the content was designed to be remembered
- unforgettable
stronger; so impressive that it cannot be forgotten
- forgettable
easy to forget, not making an impression
文法句型
sticky + noun (learning, content, lesson)
be + sticky
用法筆記
Borrowed from the marketing concept of 'stickiness' and applied to education. Often used by teachers and educational content designers, not in everyday conversation.
sticky — 名詞
1. a little rectangular sheet of paper that has an adhesive strip along one edge, d
便利貼
背面有黏膠可在表面貼附的小紙片
a little rectangular sheet of paper that has an adhesive strip along one edge, designed for jotting short messages and temporarily fixing them onto desks, walls, or monitors
Élise left a sticky on her monitor to remind herself about the meeting.
Élise 在螢幕上貼了一張便利貼來提醒自己。
The office desk was covered in yellow stickies with phone numbers and to-do lists.
辦公桌上貼滿了黃色的便利貼，上面寫著電話號碼和待辦事項。
often plural: stickies
Mira wrote down the Wi-Fi password on a sticky and attached it to the fridge.
Mira 把 Wi-Fi 密碼寫在便利貼上，貼在冰箱上。
The teacher handed out colorful stickies for the students to write their answers on.
老師發給學生五顏六色的便利貼，讓大家在上面寫答案。
- sticky note
the full, more formal version of the same item
- Post-it note
brand name often used generically, capitalized
文法句型
a sticky
stickies
用法筆記
A shortened form of 'sticky note' or 'Post-it note'. More common in informal workplace and classroom settings. The plural 'stickies' is common.