vibrator

vibrator — 名詞

1. a small electronic tool that buzzes or shakes, designed to be placed against sen

1.名詞B2
釋義

按摩棒

刺激性快感的震動裝置

a small electronic tool that buzzes or shakes, designed to be placed against sensitive body areas for sexual enjoyment

例句

After discussing it with her doctor, Hana decided to try using a vibrator.

Hana 跟醫生討論後，決定試試使用按摩棒。

try + using [device] for first-time experience

Many adult shops display their vibrators alongside lubricants and other products.

許多成人用品店會把按摩棒和潤滑液等產品陳列在一起。

collocation: adult shop / sex shop display

同義詞
  • sex toy

    broader category covering all sexual pleasure devices, not just vibrating ones

  • personal massager

    more discreet or euphemistic term often used in product packaging

用法筆記

Common in sex education materials and adult product reviews. The word is neutral in tone and not considered offensive in modern usage.

2. a handheld machine whose rapid movements help relax sore muscles or ease body te

2.名詞B2
釋義

按摩器

放鬆肌肉的震動裝置

a handheld machine whose rapid movements help relax sore muscles or ease body tension when pressed against the skin

例句

After the race, Élise used a vibrator to work out knots in her shoulders.

賽後，Élise 用按摩器來鬆開肩膀的硬塊。

used + to-infinitive for purpose: work out knots

Physical therapists sometimes recommend a vibrator to help patients relax tight muscles.

物理治療師有時會建議使用按摩器，幫助病人放鬆緊繃的肌肉。

collocation: physical therapist / relax tight muscles

同義詞
  • massager

    broader term that includes non-vibrating massage tools

  • massage gun

    specific type with percussive action, more modern and powerful

用法筆記

Often modified by adjectives like 'massage', 'handheld', or 'electric' to clarify the intended use. Context words like 'muscle', 'shoulder', 'back pain', or 'physical therapy' indicate this sense rather than sense 1.