tweak
tweak — 動詞
- tweakpresent simple I / you / we / they
- tweakshe / she / it
- tweakedpast simple
- tweaking-ing form
1. to change something a small amount so that it works better, looks better, or is
微調
對某物做細小調整以改善
to change something a small amount so that it works better, looks better, or is more suitable — for example, tweaking a recipe, a design, or computer settings.
Nikhil tweaked the recipe by adding a little more salt and pepper.
Nikhil 在食譜裡多加了一點鹽和胡椒，微調了味道。
tweak + recipe; object is a process or creation
The graphic designer tweaked the logo until it looked just right.
那位平面設計師微調了標誌，直到看起來完美為止。
After reading the comments, Sayaka tweaked her essay to make it stronger.
看完意見後，Sayaka 微調了她的文章，使它更有說服力。
Eleni tweaked the sound settings on her computer to get clearer audio.
Eleni 微調了電腦的音效設定，讓聲音更清晰。
The coach tweaked the team's training plan the week before their big match.
教練在大賽前一週微調了球隊的訓練計畫。
- overhaul
completely rebuild or redo; opposite of a small change
文法句型
tweak + noun phrase
用法筆記
The direct object is usually a system, piece of work, design, or process — not a person. Frequently combines with adverbs like slightly, a little, or further.
常見錯誤
2. to pull, twist, or pinch something quickly and gently with your fingers, usually
輕捏；輕扭
用手指輕快扭轉或捏拉
to pull, twist, or pinch something quickly and gently with your fingers, usually to adjust its position or to get someone's attention.
Ayana tweaked her brother's arm to get his attention.
Ayana 輕輕捏了一下哥哥的手臂，想引起他的注意。
tweak + body part to get attention
The hairdresser tweaked a strand of hair into place.
美髮師輕輕扭了一縷頭髮，把它整理好。
Eitan tweaked the loose thread on his shirt until it snapped.
Eitan 捏住襯衫上的一條鬆脫線頭，用力一拉，線就斷了。
Hannah tweaked the stem of the apple, and it came off easily.
Hannah 輕輕扭了一下蘋果的蒂，蒂就輕鬆掉下來了。
Defne tweaked the corner of the page while reading her novel.
Defne 一邊看小說，一邊用手指輕捏書頁的角落。
文法句型
tweak + body part / object
用法筆記
The object is usually a small, flexible thing — a piece of fabric, a strand of hair, a body part, or a loose thread. Not used for large, heavy objects.
常見錯誤
tweak — 名詞
- tweaksingular
- tweaksplural
1. a small change made to something in order to improve it, correct a problem, or m
微調
為了改善而做的細小修改
a small change made to something in order to improve it, correct a problem, or make it work better.
The mechanic made a few tweaks to the engine, and now it runs smoothly.
技師對引擎做了幾處微調，現在引擎運轉得很順暢。
make + a few tweaks + to [something]
With a small tweak to the lighting, the room looked much brighter.
把燈光稍微微調一下之後，房間看起來明亮多了。
Felipe suggested a few tweaks to improve the website's layout.
Felipe 提出了一些微調建議，改善網站的版面設計。
Sumin's recipe was good, but one tweak made it taste even better.
Sumin 的食譜本來就不錯，但一處微調讓味道更好了。
The software update included several useful tweaks to the user interface.
這次軟體更新包含了好幾項好用的小調整，針對的是使用者介面。
- adjustment
more general; can be large or small
- modification
slightly more formal; change without size implication
- fine-tuning
very precise, small improvements
用法筆記
Commonly paired with a few, one last, small, or minor. The preposition to introduces the thing being changed (a tweak to the rules, a tweak to the design).
常見錯誤
2. a quick, gentle pull, twist, or pinch with the fingers, often done playfully or
輕捏；輕扭
用手指輕快捏拉或扭轉
a quick, gentle pull, twist, or pinch with the fingers, often done playfully or to adjust something small.
Grandma gave Dahlia's nose a gentle tweak and smiled.
奶奶輕輕捏了一下 Dahlia 的鼻子，微笑著。
give + [body part] + a tweak
Lien giggled when her aunt playfully tweaked her chin.
Lien 咯咯笑了起來，因為阿姨調皮地輕捏她的下巴。
The toddler giggled when Uncle Ben gave her ear a playful tweak.
小寶寶咯咯笑，因為 Ben 叔叔輕輕拉了一下她的耳朵。
Defne gave the loose thread a quick tweak, and it came right off.
Defne 輕捏了一下那條鬆脫的線頭，線就掉了下來。
Tamás tweaked the loose ribbon on the gift box until it was straight.
Tamás 輕捏了禮物盒上鬆脫的緞帶，把它弄直。
用法筆記
Often appears in the pattern give + [something] + a tweak, or with a body part describing a sudden muscle sensation. Not used for large physical forces.