stitch
stitch — 名詞
1. A visible line left on fabric when a threaded needle passes through it, or the a
針腳
縫紉時針線穿過布料留下的痕跡
A visible line left on fabric when a threaded needle passes through it, or the action of pushing that threaded needle through and back out again.
Noa noticed a loose stitch on the sleeve of her new shirt.
Noa 注意到新襯衫的袖子上有一針鬆脫的針腳。
stitch + on [location (sleeve, hem)]
The tailor used tiny stitches to attach the button firmly.
裁縫師用了極小的針腳把扣子牢牢縫上。
Meera counted thirty stitches along the seam she had just finished.
Meera 數了一下剛完成的那條縫線上共有三十針。
A single stitch came loose when Emma tugged at the hem.
Emma 用力拉扯衣角時，有一針鬆脫了。
Each stitch must be even, or the fabric will pucker unevenly.
每一針都必須均勻，否則布料會有皺褶。
- seam
a seam is the whole line where two pieces of fabric are joined by stitches — larger than a single stitch
2. One of the loops of wool or yarn that sit on a knitting needle; the basic buildi
針目
編織時毛線在棒針上形成的圈
One of the loops of wool or yarn that sit on a knitting needle; the basic building block of knitted fabric, where a row of loops together forms the material.
Yuna dropped a stitch and had to ask her grandmother for help fixing it.
Yuna 掉了一針，只好請奶奶幫忙補回來。
drop a stitch
Each row of knitting added about forty stitches to the scarf.
每織一排，圍巾就多了大約四十針。
Obi counted the stitches on his needle to make sure they were correct.
Obi 數了數棒針上的針目，確認數字沒有錯。
When Putri missed a stitch, a small hole appeared in her sweater.
Putri 漏了一針，毛衣上就出現了一個小洞。
- loop
general term for any circular shape in yarn; stitch is more specific to knitting and crochet
3. A named technique used to create a specific look in fabric by hand, for example
縫法
特定的縫紉或編織方式形成的花樣
A named technique used to create a specific look in fabric by hand, for example cross-stitch, chain stitch, or cable stitch.
The embroidery book showed beginners how to make a chain stitch step by step.
這本刺繡書一步一步教初學者如何繡鏈狀縫法。
chain stitch / cross-stitch / satin stitch [named types]
Beatrix chose a satin stitch for the flower petals on her cushion design.
Beatrix 選用緞面縫法來繡她抱枕圖案上的花瓣。
João learned a new stitch pattern called the star stitch from an online video.
João 從網路影片學會了一種叫星形縫法的新針法。
The baby blanket was decorated with rows of cross-stitch in bright colours.
那件嬰兒毯上裝飾著一排排色彩鮮豔的十字縫法。
- pattern
a pattern is the overall design; a stitch is one specific technique within it
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (SEWING STITCH): sense 3 refers to a style or category of stitching (e.g. cross-stitch, running stitch), whereas sense 1 refers to one individual mark made by a needle.
4. A length of medical thread that a doctor puts through the skin on each side of a
縫線
醫生用來縫合傷口的特殊線材
A length of medical thread that a doctor puts through the skin on each side of a cut to bring the flesh together and let it heal.
The doctor removed the stitches from Obi's arm ten days after the accident.
醫生在意外發生十天後拆除了 Obi 手臂上的縫線。
remove stitches
Élise needed five stitches to close the cut on her chin after the fall.
Élise 跌倒後下巴的傷口需要縫五針。
need + [number] + stitches
Emre watched the nurse clean the area around his stitches carefully.
Emre 看著護士仔細地清理他縫線周圍的區域。
The surgeon placed the final stitch and tied it off with a small knot.
外科醫生縫下最後一針，然後打了個小結。
- suture
formal medical term for a surgical stitch; less common in everyday conversation
常見錯誤
5. A state of having no clothes on the body, expressed only in the phrase 'in stitc
一絲不掛
光著身體的片語用法
A state of having no clothes on the body, expressed only in the phrase 'in stitches' (or 'in one's stitches').
After the swim, the children ran across the grass in stitches, eager to get dressed.
游完泳後，孩子們一絲不掛地跑過草地，急著穿衣服。
phrase: in stitches
Yuna found herself in stitches after the shower with no towel nearby.
Yuna 沖完澡才發現找不到毛巾，全身一絲不掛。
The baby sat in stitches on the changing mat, kicking her legs happily.
小嬰兒光著身子躺在尿布檯上，快樂地踢著腿。
An old photo showed Grandpa standing in stitches by the lake, holding a fish.
一張老照片裡，爺爺光著身子站在湖邊，手裡拿著一條魚。
- dressed
wearing clothes
文法句型
in stitches
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in the fixed phrase 'in stitches' or 'in one's stitches'. Describes total nakedness, not partial undress. Do not confuse with the idiom 'in stitches' meaning laughing hard (see Idioms section).
常見錯誤
6. A brief, stabbing sensation on one side of the torso, typically caused by runnin
岔氣
身體側邊突然出現的尖銳疼痛
A brief, stabbing sensation on one side of the torso, typically caused by running too hard without steady breathing or by laughing intensely.
Emma got a stitch in her side halfway through the five-kilometre run.
Emma 跑到一半的時候，側腹開始岔氣。
get a stitch in [one's] side
Noa doubled over with a stitch from laughing at the comedy show.
Noa 看喜劇表演笑得肚子痛，彎下腰來。
The coach told Christopher to slow down until the stitch went away.
教練叫 Christopher 放慢速度，等岔氣消失再說。
Sofia felt a sharp stitch under her ribs after eating too quickly.
Sofia 吃太快，感覺到肋骨下方一陣刺痛。
- cramp
cramp is a broader term for muscle pain; a stitch is specifically in the side and linked to breathing during exercise
文法句型
get/have + a stitch
用法筆記
Common in both British and American English. The pain is temporary and usually stops within a few minutes of resting or slowing down. Not a medical emergency.
常見錯誤
stitch — 動詞
1. To push a needle and thread through fabric or skin repeatedly in order to join p
縫
用針線將布料連接或修補
To push a needle and thread through fabric or skin repeatedly in order to join pieces, repair a tear, or close a wound.
Meera carefully stitched the torn pocket back onto her school bag before class.
Meera 在上課前小心地把書包上撕裂的口袋縫回去。
stitch [object] + back onto [object]
The nurse stitched the wound with steady, practised movements.
護士用穩定而熟練的動作縫合了傷口。
Obi stitched a patch over the hole in his jeans to make them wearable again.
Obi 在牛仔褲的破洞上縫了一塊補丁，讓褲子還能穿。
Élise stitched the loose hem of her skirt before the party that evening.
Élise 在當晚派對前把裙子鬆脫的邊縫好了。
Beatrix stitched the two pieces of leather together to form a small wallet.
Beatrix 把兩片皮革縫在一起，做了一個小錢包。
- unpick
to remove stitches or undo sewing
文法句型
stitch + object (fabric, tear, wound)
stitch + object + together
stitch + object + onto + object
2. To create a garment such as a dress, shirt, or coat by sewing pieces of fabric t
縫製
用針線或縫紉機製作衣物
To create a garment such as a dress, shirt, or coat by sewing pieces of fabric together, often using a sewing machine or by hand.
Putri stitched a beautiful dress for her sister's wedding ceremony.
Putri 為姐姐的婚禮縫製了一件漂亮的洋裝。
stitch + garment for [person/occasion]
Emre's grandmother stitched all his shirts by hand when he was young.
Emre 的祖母在他小時候親手縫製了他所有的襯衫。
João stitched a warm winter coat using thick woollen fabric from the market.
João 用市場買來的厚羊毛布縫了一件保暖的冬天大衣。
Sofia learned to stitch her own clothes in a sewing class last year.
Sofia 去年在縫紉課學會了自己縫製衣服。
文法句型
stitch + garment (dress, shirt, coat)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (SEW TOGETHER): sense 2 focuses on making a whole garment from fabric pieces, whereas sense 1 is about repairing or joining two things. Sense 2 is less common in everyday speech than sense 1.