web
web — 名詞
1. A structure of thin, sticky threads that a spider produces from its body and use
蜘蛛網
蜘蛛分泌絲線結成的捕蟲網
A structure of thin, sticky threads that a spider produces from its body and uses as a net to catch small insects for food.
In the early morning, the garden was covered with delicate spider webs sparkling with dew.
清晨時，花園裡佈滿了精緻的蜘蛛網，上面閃爍著露珠。
collocation: covered with + web
A large garden spider had spun its web between the branches of the old apple tree.
一隻大花園蜘蛛在老蘋果樹的枝條之間結了網。
verb pattern: spin + a web
The children watched carefully as the spider repaired its broken web after the rain stopped.
雨停之後，孩子們仔細觀察蜘蛛修補牠被弄破的網。
Tamar gently touched the spider web with a stick and watched it shake and tremble.
Tamar 用一根樹枝輕輕碰了蜘蛛網，看著它晃動與顫抖。
文法句型
web + of + noun
spin + a web
web + between/among + noun
用法筆記
Often used with 'spider' (spider web) or 'cob' (cobweb) for older, dusty webs. Cobweb specifically refers to an abandoned web covered in dust.
常見錯誤
2. A thin membrane of skin joining the toes of certain water birds and animals, whi
蹼
水鳥或水棲動物趾間的薄膜
A thin membrane of skin joining the toes of certain water birds and animals, which helps them move through water while swimming.
Ducks have webbed feet that help them push through the water when they search for food.
鴨子有蹼足，幫助牠們在水中划水覓食。
modifier: webbed + noun describing body part
The frog's back feet are fully webbed, making it one of the strongest swimmers in the pond.
這隻青蛙的後腳完全有蹼，是池塘裡最擅長游泳的動物之一。
Selim noticed that the bird's feet had a thin web of skin between each toe.
Selim 注意到這隻鳥的腳趾之間有一層薄薄的蹼。
A pelican uses its webbed feet to push itself across the surface of the water.
鵜鶘用牠的蹼足划過水面前進。
文法句型
webbed + noun
web + between + plural noun
用法筆記
The adjective form 'webbed' is far more common than the noun 'web' for this sense. Learners should focus on 'webbed feet/toes' as the most natural expression.
常見錯誤
3. The global system of connected documents, pages, and images that people can acce
網路
全球資訊網，網際網路上的資訊系統
The global system of connected documents, pages, and images that people can access through the internet, often referred to simply as the Web.
Indra found the answer by searching on the web for less than five minutes.
Indra 在網路上搜尋不到五分鐘就找到了答案。
preposition: on the web
The company launched a new website on the World Wide Web last month and gained many customers.
這家公司上個月在全球資訊網上推出了新網站，因此吸引了許多客戶。
full form: World Wide Web
Many people now watch videos, read news, and shop directly on the web using their phones.
現在很多人直接用手機在網路上看影片、讀新聞和購物。
Liang learned to build his first web page by following a simple online tutorial.
Liang 透過一個簡單的線上教學課程，學會了製作他的第一個網頁。
- internet
broader term; the web is a service that runs on the internet
- world wide web
the full, formal name
- cyberspace
more abstract and slightly dated; used for the virtual environment
文法句型
on the web
web + noun (as modifier)
用法筆記
Capitalize as 'the Web' or 'the World Wide Web' in formal writing. In everyday speech, 'the web' (lowercase) is standard. The phrase 'surf the web' is dated but still understood.
常見錯誤
4. A continuous piece of cloth or other woven material that is being made on a mach
織物
正在織布機上編織的布料
A continuous piece of cloth or other woven material that is being made on a machine called a loom, especially while it is still attached to the loom.
The weaver carefully examined the web of cotton cloth taking shape on the wooden loom.
織布工人仔細檢查木頭織布機上正在成形的棉布織物。
pattern: web of [material]
Each morning the artisan checked the tension of the web before continuing to weave the colourful blanket.
每天早上，工匠在繼續編織彩色毯子之前，會先檢查織物的張力。
A long web of woollen cloth was slowly produced by the factory machine.
工廠機器慢慢地生產出一長段羊毛織物。
The apprentice watched the master weaver guide the shuttle across the web.
學徒看著師傅引導梭子穿過織布機上的織物。
文法句型
web + of + material
web + on + a loom
用法筆記
This is a specialized textile term. Most learners will encounter 'web' in this sense only in historical or craft contexts. The related noun 'webbing' (strong fabric straps) is far more common.
5. A complicated set of connected things, people, or events that is difficult to un
複雜網絡
難以理解或逃脫的複雜系統
A complicated set of connected things, people, or events that is difficult to understand or escape, often used to describe hidden or deceptive situations.
The police uncovered a web of criminal activity that stretched across three different countries.
警方揭露了一個橫跨三個不同國家的犯罪網絡。
pattern: a web of [abstract noun]
Vikram found himself caught in a confusing web of lies that grew more tangled each day.
Vikram 發現自己陷入了一個越來越糾結的謊言網中。
collocation: caught in a web
The city's transport system is a complex web of trains, buses, bike paths, and underground lines.
這座城市的交通系統是由火車、公車、自行車道和地鐵線交織而成的複雜網絡。
A web of tiny canals carried water from the river to every farm in the valley.
一張由細小渠道組成的網絡，把河水從河流引到山谷裡的每一座農田。
- order
a clear and simple arrangement rather than a complex one
文法句型
a web of + noun
caught in a web
用法筆記
This is the most productive metaphorical sense. 'A web of + plural noun' is the most common pattern. Often carries a negative connotation of complexity, deception, or entrapment.
常見錯誤
web — 動詞
1. To form or construct a web by weaving threads together, as a spider does, or to
結網
像蜘蛛一樣編織成網
To form or construct a web by weaving threads together, as a spider does, or to create something that looks like a web.
The spider webbed an intricate geometric pattern across the corner of the window frame.
那隻蜘蛛在窗框角落編織了一個精細的幾何圖案網。
transitive: web + object
In the quiet corner of the cellar, a single spider had webbed between the old wine bottles.
在地窖安靜的角落裡，一隻蜘蛛在舊酒瓶之間結了網。
intransitive: web + adverbial
Several garden spiders had webbed across the gaps between the fence posts.
幾隻花園蜘蛛在圍籬木樁之間的縫隙中結了網。
During the night, a spider webbed a small net near the kitchen window light.
夜裡，一隻蜘蛛在廚房窗戶的燈光旁結了一個小網。
文法句型
web + object (transitive)
web (intransitive, no object)
用法筆記
Uncommon in everyday speech. The synonymous phrase 'spin a web' is far more natural and frequent for learners.
2. To cover something with a web, network, or tangled mass of threads so that it be
以網覆蓋
用蜘蛛網或網狀物完全遮蓋
To cover something with a web, network, or tangled mass of threads so that it becomes enclosed or hidden.
Thick cobwebs had webbed the entire attic, making it look as if no one had entered for years.
厚厚的蜘蛛網覆蓋了整個閣樓，看起來好像好幾年都沒人進去過。
transitive: cobwebs + web + object
The old chairs in the shed were completely webbed over with dust and silk threads.
棚子裡的舊椅子完全被灰塵和絲線織成的網覆蓋了。
passive: be webbed over with
The unused fireplace was webbed over with layers of grey silk.
未使用過的壁爐被一層層灰色蛛絲覆蓋了。
Dust and threads had webbed the old piano so thickly that the keys were hidden.
灰塵和絲線把舊鋼琴覆蓋得厚厚的，琴鍵幾乎看不見了。
- clear
to remove webs or threads from a surface
文法句型
be webbed + with + noun
web + object
用法筆記
Literary or descriptive; rarely used in conversation. The phrasal combination 'webbed over' or 'webbed with' is more common than 'webbed' alone.
3. To catch or trap someone in a difficult situation, set of lies, or complicated r
使陷入
如同落入網中般被困住
To catch or trap someone in a difficult situation, set of lies, or complicated relationship, as if caught in a web they cannot escape.
The young detective felt webbed in a tangle of false clues and misleading statements.
年輕的警探覺得自己陷入了一堆假線索和誤導性陳述的糾纏之中。
passive figurative: be webbed in
Maya realized she had been webbed by her own lies when she could not keep her story straight anymore.
Maya 發現自己已經被自己的謊言困住了，因為她再也無法把故事說得前後一致。
Kabir felt himself webbed deeper into the scandal with every new question from reporters.
隨著記者們不斷提出新的問題，Kabir 感覺自己越陷越深，陷入醜聞之中。
The corporation webbed its rivals in a series of confusing legal disputes.
這家企業透過一連串令人困惑的法律糾紛，把競爭對手困住了。
文法句型
be webbed in + noun
web + object
用法筆記
Almost always used figuratively rather than literally. The synonyms 'entangle' or 'ensnare' are more common in everyday English. 'Webbed in' often appears with abstract nouns like 'deception', 'intrigue', or 'complications'.
4. To have or be supplied with a thin membrane of skin connecting body parts, espec
有蹼的
趾間長有蹼狀薄膜
To have or be supplied with a thin membrane of skin connecting body parts, especially the toes of water birds and animals.
The duckling's feet were fully webbed by the time it was three weeks old.
這隻小鴨長到三週大時，腳已經完全長出蹼了。
passive + body part: be webbed
These water birds have beautifully webbed toes designed for pushing through the water quickly.
這些水鳥的腳趾之間長有漂亮的蹼，專為在水中快速划行而設計。
adjective form: webbed toes
An otter's paws are partially webbed, allowing it to swim quickly after fish.
水獺的腳掌部分有蹼，讓牠們能在水中迅速追捕魚類。
The goose had broad, fully webbed feet that spread wide with each step.
這隻鵝有一雙寬大、完全有蹼的腳，每走一步都會張開。
文法句型
be webbed + noun describing body part
用法筆記
The adjective 'webbed' (as in 'webbed feet') is overwhelmingly more common than the verb form. Learners should prioritize the adjective for this meaning.