wear
wear — 動詞
1. to have something like a shirt, hat, pair of shoes, piece of jewellery, or pair
穿著
將衣物或飾品穿戴在身上
to have something like a shirt, hat, pair of shoes, piece of jewellery, or pair of glasses against your skin as a covering or decoration
Reuben wore a dark blue suit and a striped tie to the job interview.
Reuben 穿著深藍色西裝和一條條紋領帶去參加工作面試。
Dewi always wears a warm hat when she walks her dog in the park.
Dewi 在公園遛狗時總是戴著一頂保暖的帽子。
always + wear + [item] + for [activity]
The children were told to wear boots and thick coats because it was snowing.
孩子們被告知要穿靴子和厚外套，因為當時正在下雪。
Nia wears glasses for reading, but she does not need them for driving.
Nia 閱讀時會戴眼鏡，但開車時不需要戴。
Some nurses wear comfortable shoes that help them stand all day at work.
有些護理師穿著舒適的鞋子，幫助她們整天站立工作。
- dress in
more formal or literary; emphasises the act of choosing particular clothes
- have on
informal; focuses on the current state rather than habit
- be dressed in
describes the state with a more complete outfit
文法句型
wear + clothing/item
wear + well/big/small (intransitive)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4 (DETERIORATE): this sense is always about having something on your body, never about damage. Also distinguished from the phrasal verb 'put on', which describes the action of dressing rather than the state of already wearing something.
常見錯誤
2. to let a feeling or attitude be seen in the way your face looks — for instance,
顯露
臉上呈現出某種表情或態度
to let a feeling or attitude be seen in the way your face looks — for instance, a smile when you feel happy, or a frown when you are worried
The teacher wore a worried look when she saw the test scores.
老師看到考試成績時，臉上露出擔憂的表情。
wear + a + [look/expression]
Eitan wore a huge smile as he opened the birthday gift from his family.
Eitan 打開家人送的生日禮物時，臉上綻放燦爛的笑容。
The general wore a stern expression throughout the whole ceremony.
將軍在整場儀式中始終帶著嚴肅的表情。
Lotte wore an expression of pure joy after finishing the marathon race.
Lotte 跑完馬拉松後，臉上洋溢著純粹的喜悅。
- hide
to keep emotions from being seen on the face
文法句型
wear + a(n) + [expression/look/smile/frown]
用法筆記
Frequently used with adjectives describing emotions (worried, happy, angry, surprised, stern, confused). The subject is always a person, and the object is a facial expression or look.
常見錯誤
3. to choose a specific way of arranging your hair, beard, or moustache and keep it
留髮
以某種方式保持頭髮或鬍鬚造型
to choose a specific way of arranging your hair, beard, or moustache and keep it that way over a period of time
Hao wears his hair very short during the hot summer months.
Hao 在炎熱的夏季會把頭髮剪得很短。
wear + possessive + hair + adjective
Roya wore her hair in a long braid that reached down to her waist.
Roya 把頭髮編成一條長辮子，垂到腰際。
Takeshi has worn a neat beard since his university days.
Takeshi 從大學時代起就留著整齊的鬍子。
The singer started wearing her hair in a bright new colour for each concert tour.
這位歌手開始在每次巡迴演唱會中把頭髮染成不同的亮麗顏色。
文法句型
wear + possessive + hair + [adjective/in a style]
wear + a beard/moustache
用法筆記
Common with 'your hair' plus a description of the style (short, long, in a ponytail, in a bun). Also used for facial hair (beard, moustache). Not used for nails or makeup — those are 'have' or 'apply'.
4. to become thinner, weaker, or less effective over time because of being used, ru
磨損
因長期使用而逐漸變薄、變弱
to become thinner, weaker, or less effective over time because of being used, rubbed, or moved continuously
The knees on Reuben's favourite jeans started to wear thin after six months.
Reuben 最喜歡的那條牛仔褲穿了六個月後，膝蓋處開始磨薄了。
wear + thin (intransitive result)
The carpet in the hallway is wearing very quickly because so many feet walk there.
走廊上的地毯磨損得很快，因為很多人從那裡走過。
That leather jacket has worn really well over the past fifteen years.
那件皮夾克在過去十五年裡一直很耐穿。
The old stone steps had worn completely smooth from centuries of daily use.
那些古老的石階經過數百年每天的使用，已經被磨得完全光滑了。
- deteriorate
more formal; describes gradual decline from any cause, not just use
- degrade
technical; implies a loss of quality or function
- erode
suggests gradual destruction by wind, water, or friction
- last
to remain in good condition over time
文法句型
wear + [adverb: well/badly/quickly]
wear + [adjective: thin/smooth/loose]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 5 (CAUSE DAMAGE): sense 4 is intransitive — the object itself becomes damaged. Sense 5 is transitive — something causes damage to something else (e.g. 'The rope wore a groove in the post'). Often followed by an adjective complement that describes the result: 'wear thin', 'wear smooth', 'wear loose'.
常見錯誤
5. to create a hole, mark, or indentation in a surface by continuous rubbing, frict
磨出
因摩擦而在表面造成孔洞或凹痕
to create a hole, mark, or indentation in a surface by continuous rubbing, friction, or movement over time
Strong winds had worn a deep hole in the side of the old cliff.
強風在舊懸崖的側面磨出了一個很深的洞。
wear + a hole/groove + in [surface]
The constant rubbing of the rope had worn a groove into the wooden post.
繩子的持續摩擦在木樁上磨出了一道凹槽。
Mateo's shoes had worn a thin spot on the sole after his long walking trip.
Mateo 的鞋子在長途健行後，鞋底磨出了一個薄薄的地方。
Water dripping from the roof over many years had worn a channel through the stone.
多年來從屋頂滴下的水在石頭上磨出了一道溝渠。
文法句型
wear + a hole/groove/channel + in/into/through + [surface]
用法筆記
This sense is always transitive and always describes a visible result (hole, groove, channel, dent) produced by friction. The subject is typically a natural force, repeated motion, or the clothing item itself — not a person acting deliberately.
6. to let an excuse, criticism, or suggestion pass without rejecting it, especially
容忍
接受某事物（多用於否定）
to let an excuse, criticism, or suggestion pass without rejecting it, especially when you are not happy about having to accept it
The manager said he would not wear any more excuses for arriving late.
經理說他再也無法容忍任何遲到的藉口。
would not wear + [excuse/reason]
Lauren suggested a new way of working, but the team would not wear the idea.
Lauren 提出了一種新的工作方式，但團隊不接受這個主意。
The teacher told the class she would not wear any more late homework submissions.
老師告訴全班，她不會再接受任何遲交的作業。
We offered to fly earlier, but our friends would not wear the change — rooms were already booked.
我們提議早點出發搭機，但朋友們不接受這個變動——房間都已經訂好了。
- accept
neutral and widely used; does not carry the informal British feel of 'wear'
- stand for
phrasal verb, similar informal register; often used in the negative
- put up with
suggests tolerating something unpleasant rather than accepting a remark
- reject
to refuse to accept or consider something
文法句型
will/would not wear + [excuse/remark/suggestion]
won't wear + it/that
用法筆記
Almost always used in negative constructions with 'will not' or 'would not'. Rarely appears in positive or affirmative sentences. Common in everyday British conversation but not in formal writing.
常見錯誤
wear — 名詞
1. a group of clothes made for a specific activity, season, or social occasion — fo
服裝
適合特定用途的衣著類別
a group of clothes made for a specific activity, season, or social occasion — for instance, casual wear for everyday life or formal wear for ceremonies
The shop sells casual wear and formal wear for both men and women.
這家店販售男性和女性的休閒服和正式服裝。
[type] + wear = clothing category
All guests were asked to wear formal wear to the wedding reception.
所有賓客都被要求穿著正式服裝出席婚宴。
Sports wear should be made of materials that let the skin breathe during exercise.
運動服應該用讓皮膚在運動時可以透氣的材料來製作。
The store has a good selection of winter wear including hats and thick gloves.
這家店有各式冬季服裝，包括帽子和厚手套。
文法句型
[type adjective] + wear
wear + for [purpose]
用法筆記
Commonly found as the second part of compound nouns: 'sportswear', 'formalwear', 'menswear', 'womenswear', 'kidswear', 'nightwear'. These compounds are typically written as one word or two.
常見錯誤
2. how much an object has been used, or how long it can keep being used before it b
耐用度
物品能承受的使用程度或期限
how much an object has been used, or how long it can keep being used before it becomes damaged or stops working well
This sofa has had years of wear but it is still comfortable.
這張沙發用了多年，但坐起來仍然很舒服。
a lot of + wear = amount of use
Good quality walking shoes should give you at least two years of normal wear.
品質好的健走鞋至少應該能讓你正常穿兩年。
The tyres on the delivery van still have plenty of wear left after driving across the country.
送貨車的輪胎在跑了全國長途之後還有足夠的耐用度。
The manufacturer claims the fabric can handle heavy wear without losing its colour.
製造商聲稱這種布料可以承受重度使用而不褪色。
文法句型
a lot of / plenty of / some + wear
wear + left (in something)
用法筆記
Often paired with adjectives like 'heavy', 'normal', 'light', 'daily' to describe the intensity of use. The phrase 'still has plenty of wear left' is a common positive assessment.
3. the physical damage or visible marks that appear on an object after it has been
耗損
長期使用後造成的損壞痕跡
the physical damage or visible marks that appear on an object after it has been used for a long time
The wooden floor showed clear signs of wear near the main entrance.
木地板的入口附近有明顯的磨損痕跡。
signs of wear
The carpet in the living room has visible wear from years of family use.
客廳的地毯經過多年家庭使用，出現了肉眼可見的磨損。
Regular oil changes help reduce wear on the car engine and keep it running.
定期更換機油有助於減少汽車引擎的磨損。
Lotte noticed some wear on the elbow of her jacket where it rubbed the desk.
Lotte 注意到她的夾克手肘處因為摩擦書桌而有些磨損。
- damage
more general; can result from accidents, not just use
- deterioration
more formal; describes gradual decline in condition
- maintenance
actions taken to prevent or repair wear
文法句型
signs of + wear
wear + and + tear
show + wear
用法筆記
The fixed phrase 'wear and tear' (often 'normal wear and tear') is very common in warranties, insurance, and maintenance contexts. It describes the expected damage from ordinary use that is not caused by accidents or neglect.
常見錯誤
wear — 慣用語
1. the name of a river 108 kilometres long in northeast England that travels past D
威爾河
英格蘭東北部河流
the name of a river 108 kilometres long in northeast England that travels past Durham city and reaches the sea close to Sunderland
The River Wear flows past Durham Cathedral and into the sea.
威爾河流經杜倫大教堂旁，然後注入大海。
Many tourists visit the River Wear to see the old stone bridges.
許多遊客造訪威爾河，欣賞那些古老的石橋。
Salmon can be found swimming up the River Wear during autumn.
秋天時，可以在威爾河看到鮭魚向上游游去。
The River Wear divides the older part of Durham from the newer areas.
威爾河將杜倫的舊城區與新城區分隔開來。