strap
strap — 名詞
1. a narrow band cut from strong material such as leather or cloth, used for securi
帶子；皮帶
用於固定、攜帶或支撐物品的窄條材料
a narrow band cut from strong material such as leather or cloth, used for securing an object or keeping it in position
Rania adjusted the strap on her backpack so it sat more comfortably on her shoulders.
Rania 調整了背包上的帶子，讓它更舒適地貼在肩膀上。
collocation: strap on [bag/garment]
A loose strap made one side of the suitcase flap open on the bus.
一條鬆脫的帶子讓手提箱的一側在公車上掀開了。
The leather saddle strap broke after years of daily use on the ranch.
那條皮革馬鞍帶在牧場使用了多年後斷裂了。
A strong nylon strap held the mattress firmly to the roof of the car.
一條強韌的尼龍帶子將床墊牢牢固定在汽車車頂上。
文法句型
strap + of + material
strap + on/for + noun
2. used as part of a compound word to name an item that has a strap attached to it,
…帶；繫帶
複合詞中指附有帶子的物品
used as part of a compound word to name an item that has a strap attached to it, such as a watch strap, shoulder strap, or ankle strap
Christopher replaced the worn leather band on his wristwatch with a new metal strap.
Christopher 將手錶上磨損的皮質錶帶更換成一條新的金屬錶帶。
compound: watch strap
A handbag with a wide shoulder strap is easier to carry than one without.
附有寬肩帶的手提包比沒有肩帶的更容易攜帶。
Mayumi chose sandals with a thin ankle strap for the summer wedding.
Mayumi 為了夏季婚禮選擇了一雙帶有細腳踝繫帶的涼鞋。
The guitar strap that Vikram ordered online arrived with a broken buckle.
Vikram 在網上訂購的吉他背帶送達時，上面的扣環已經壞了。
文法句型
[noun] + strap
用法筆記
Common in compound forms such as 'watch strap', 'shoulder strap', 'ankle strap', and 'guitar strap'. The first noun describes where the strap is located or what it supports.
3. a loop made of strong material that hangs overhead inside public vehicles, such
拉環；吊環
公共交通工具上的站立握環
a loop made of strong material that hangs overhead inside public vehicles, such as buses and trains, for standing passengers to grip for stability
Tomás grabbed a hanging strap when the subway train lurched forward suddenly.
Tomás 在地鐵列車突然向前衝時抓住了懸掛的拉環。
domain: public transport
The bus was so full that passengers were holding two straps just to stay upright.
公車上擠滿了乘客，許多人同時抓著兩條拉環才能站穩。
Imani let go of the hanging strap to offer her seat to a woman.
Imani 鬆開懸掛的拉環，將座位讓給一位女士。
Some older commuters find the overhead straps too high to reach comfortably.
有些年長的通勤者覺得頭頂的吊環太高，不容易舒適地抓握。
- hanging loop
more descriptive term for the same object; less common in everyday speech
- overhead handle
used for horizontal bars; straps are specifically the looped material
用法筆記
Commonly found on public transportation. Also called a 'hanging loop' or 'overhead strap'.
4. a gun (slang term used in informal or street language, especially in urban conte
槍枝
（俚語）槍枝，槍械
a gun (slang term used in informal or street language, especially in urban contexts)
In the crime novel, the detective finds a strap hidden under the driver's seat.
在那本犯罪小說中，偵探在駕駛座下方發現了一把暗藏的槍。
informal slang register
The police officer found a loaded strap under the front seat.
警方在前座下方發現了一把上了膛的槍。
collocation: loaded strap
The suspect pulled a strap from his coat and ran into the alley.
嫌犯從外套裡掏出一把槍，然後跑進了小巷。
The security guard spotted a strap tucked into the driver's waistband.
警衛看見一把槍插在司機的腰帶上。
用法筆記
Highly informal slang. Inappropriate for formal writing, academic contexts, or polite conversation. Most English learners only need to recognise this sense, not actively use it.
5. a length of animal hide fashioned as a whip for punishing people, especially in
皮鞭
過去用於懲罰的皮帶
a length of animal hide fashioned as a whip for punishing people, especially in historical schools or correctional facilities
In the past, some headteachers kept a leather strap in their office for punishing students.
過去有些校長會在辦公室裡放一條皮鞭來懲罰學生。
historical context
A worn leather strap used on prisoners hung in the museum display case.
一條曾用來懲罰囚犯的磨損皮鞭掛在博物館的展示櫃中。
Mathieu read about the use of the strap in boarding schools during his history class.
Mathieu 在歷史課上讀到過去寄宿學校使用皮鞭的相關內容。
By the early twentieth century, the strap had been banned in most European classrooms.
到了二十世紀初期，大多數歐洲的課堂已經禁止使用皮鞭。
用法筆記
Often associated with historical or institutional punishment. In modern contexts, 'strap' is rarely used for physical punishment outside of certain legal systems.
strap — 動詞
1. to fasten someone or something in a particular position by using a strap or stra
繫緊；捆綁
用帶子將物品或人固定
to fasten someone or something in a particular position by using a strap or straps, for security or safety
Chiara strapped the kayak onto the roof of her car before driving to the lake.
Chiara 在開車去湖邊之前，將皮划艇用帶子固定在汽車車頂上。
pattern: strap + object + onto + noun
All passengers must strap their bags into the overhead compartment during takeoff.
所有乘客在起飛時必須將行李用帶子固定在上方行李艙內。
The nurse carefully strapped the patient into the wheelchair before moving him.
護士在移動病人之前，小心翼翼地用安全帶將他固定在輪椅上。
Wren strapped the tent and sleeping bags tightly to the back of the motorcycle.
Wren 將帳篷和睡袋牢牢地捆綁在摩托車後座上。
文法句型
strap + object + onto/to/into + noun phrase
strap + object + down/together
用法筆記
Commonly used with prepositions such as 'into' (strap into a seat), 'onto' (strap onto a vehicle), or 'to' (strap to a frame). When the object is a person, it usually implies safety restraint.
常見錯誤
2. to hit or punish someone with a leather strap, especially as a form of disciplin
鞭打
用皮帶責打，作為懲罰
to hit or punish someone with a leather strap, especially as a form of discipline in the past
In the old school records, boys were occasionally strapped for talking in class.
根據舊時的學校紀錄，過去男孩會因為在課堂上講話而挨皮帶。
passive: be strapped for [offence]
The former soldier recalled being strapped by his commanding officer for arriving late.
這位退伍老兵回憶起自己曾因遲到而被指揮官用皮帶責打。
Vikram read that sailors in the past were strapped as a routine punishment on ships.
Vikram 讀到過去水手在船上經常因違規而被鞭打作為常規懲罰。
The old teacher admitted that she had been strapped as a child for talking back.
那位資深老師承認小時候曾因頂嘴而被鞭打。
文法句型
strap + person
be/get strapped + for + offence
用法筆記
Commonly appears in past-tense or passive constructions when describing historical punishment by teachers, parents, or officers. Rarely used for modern discipline in most English-speaking countries.
3. to wrap a sprained or injured joint with strips of adhesive tape or elastic band
固定包紮
用膠帶固定扭傷關節
to wrap a sprained or injured joint with strips of adhesive tape or elastic bandage in order to support and protect it
The physiotherapist strapped up Lan's ankle after the game to prevent further injury.
物理治療師在比賽結束後用膠帶將 Lan 的腳踝固定包紮起來，以防止進一步受傷。
British medical usage: strap up [body part]
Ilan strapped his wrist tightly before continuing to play tennis with the injury.
Ilan 將手腕用膠帶緊緊固定包紮後，繼續帶傷打網球。
After the fall, the team doctor strapped the runner's knee and advised him to rest.
摔倒之後，隊醫將跑者的膝蓋固定包紮起來，並建議他休息。
The coach strapped the player's injured shoulder before sending him back onto the field.
教練將球員受傷的肩膀固定包紮起來，然後讓他回到場上。
文法句型
strap + body part + up
用法筆記
Primarily used in British and Australian English. In American English, 'tape' or 'wrap' is more common for this meaning. Often appears with 'up' as a phrasal verb: 'strap up'.