1. to feel a continuous dull pain
感到持續的隱痛
My legs are aching after the long hike.
長途健行後，我的雙腿隱隱作痛。
Her head ached all morning.
她的頭痛了一整個早上。
Aching Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
aching
verb
快速理解
What does "Aching" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Aching"?
「aching」主要描述身體或情感上持續的、令人不適的疼痛或渴望。
- 1
身體疼痛
EN: experiencing a continuous, dull pain in a part of the body
翻譯: 身體某部位感到持續、隱隱的疼痛
- 2
情感渴望
EN: feeling a strong, persistent emotional longing or yearning
翻譯: 感到強烈、持續的情感渴望或思念
- 3
令人憐憫的
EN: causing or expressing a feeling of pity or sadness
翻譯: 引起或表達一種令人憐憫或悲傷的感覺
小提醒：「aching」常與「for」連用表示渴望（aching for something），或與身體部位連用表示疼痛（aching back）。它強調的是一種持續的、難以忽視的感覺，而非短暫的刺痛。
發音（How to Pronounce "Aching" in English）
How to pronounce "Aching" in English?"Aching" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Aching" from YouTube Videos
Bob Thurman: We can be Buddhas
TED
“How awful. I'm so miserable on my own. My head is aching, My bones are aching, I go from birth to death.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Aching"?How does "Aching" change by context?
2. to yearn or long for something deeply
深切地渴望、思念
She ached to see her family again.
她渴望能再次見到家人。
His heart ached for the home he had left behind.
他內心深深思念著他離開的家園。
3. to cause a feeling of emotional pain or distress
引起情感上的痛苦或苦惱
The old photograph ached with memories of a lost love.
那張舊照片充滿了對逝去愛情的痛苦回憶。
It ached him to admit his mistake.
承認自己的錯誤讓他感到痛苦。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Aching"?How to make natural sentences with "Aching"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ache + for + noun | 渴望、思念 | She ached for the comfort of home. (她渴望家的慰藉。) |
| ache + to + V | 渴望做某事 | He ached to tell her the truth. (他渴望告訴她真相。) |
| ache + with + noun | 因…而感到痛苦或強烈情緒 | His heart ached with sorrow. (他的心因悲傷而作痛。) |
| ache + adverb | 持續地、劇烈地疼痛 | My muscles ached terribly after the workout. (鍛鍊後我的肌肉痛得厲害。) |
| ache + (for + period of time) | （持續一段時間）疼痛 | My back has been aching all day. (我的背已經痛了一整天。) |
用法說明
How is "Aching" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Aching"?
aching to do vs aching doing
- aching to do 表示「渴望、極想做某事」，強調一種強烈的、未實現的慾望或衝動。
- aching doing 這種結構在標準用法中並不自然。若要表達身體某部位因某動作而疼痛，通常會使用 aching from doing 或 ache after doing。
- 動詞 ache 本身可表示持續性的隱痛，而 aching 作為現在分詞或形容詞，常與 to 不定詞連用來表達心理上的渴望。 EN: After the long meeting, I was aching to go for a walk and get some fresh air. 翻譯: 漫長的會議後，我渴望去散個步，呼吸些新鮮空氣。
EN:My legs are aching from standing all day at the fair.
翻譯:我的雙腿因為在展覽會上站了一整天而酸痛。
總結建議
表達「渴望做某事」時，請使用 aching to do；描述「因做了某事而疼痛」時，則使用 aching from doing。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Aching" and similar words?How to choose "Aching" vs alternatives?
aching vs hurt
「aching」強調持續、隱隱的疼痛感，而「hurt」泛指任何疼痛或不適，使用範圍更廣。
aching vs pain
「aching」是描述疼痛的動詞或形容詞，而「pain」主要是名詞，指疼痛本身或痛苦感受。
aching vs sore
「aching」強調疼痛的感覺與過程，而「sore」強調因受傷或過度使用而產生的觸痛、發炎狀態。
口語用法
How is "Aching" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Aching"?
引述
在口語中，常以「aching to + 動詞」的結構，引述自己或他人強烈的渴望或迫不及待的心情。 EN: She's just aching to tell you the good news. 翻譯: 她迫不及待想告訴你這個好消息。
EN:I was aching to get out of that boring meeting.
翻譯:我那時極度渴望離開那場無聊的會議。
語氣強調
與「really」、「just」等副詞連用，或使用進行式（aching），來強調當下持續且強烈的生理疼痛或情感不適。 EN: My feet are really aching after that long hike. 翻譯: 長途徒步後，我的腳真的痛得要命。
EN:My heart was just aching for them when I heard their story.
翻譯:聽到他們的故事時，我的心為他們感到一陣揪痛。
停頓填充
在描述不適或渴望時，可用「aching」作為短暫停頓後的補充說明，使描述更生動。 EN: After the workout—my muscles, aching for days. 翻譯: 鍛鍊之後——我的肌肉痠痛了好幾天。
EN:He looked at the cake, his sweet tooth aching.
翻譯:他看著蛋糕，他的甜食癮發作了。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用「aching」的口語化情感引申義（如「aching to」表示渴望）。建議改用「eager to」、「longing to」或「yearning to」等詞彙，以保持語氣的客觀與正式。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Aching"?What fixed phrases with "Aching" should I remember?
aching for
aching for [something/someone]
極度渴望（某物或某人）
aching to
aching to [infinitive verb]
迫切想做（某事）
heart aching
heart aching (with/for)
心痛，內心感到痛苦
aching void
an aching void
一種令人痛苦的空白或失落感
achingly aware
achingly aware (of)
痛苦地意識到
aching muscles
aching muscles
肌肉酸痛
aching desire
an aching desire
一種隱隱作痛的渴望
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Aching"?Which "Aching" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×My head is aching me.
✓My head is aching.
The verb 'ache' is intransitive when describing a bodily pain. It does not take a direct object in this sense. You don't 'ache' someone or something; a part of you 'aches'.
×I am aching for see my family.
✓I am aching to see my family.
When 'ache' means 'to yearn or long for something,' it is followed by the infinitive 'to + verb,' not 'for + verb.' The pattern is 'ache to do something.'
×I feel very aching in my back.
✓My back is aching. / I have an aching back.
'Aching' as the present participle of the verb 'ache' is not typically used as an adjective after 'feel.' Use the verb form ('is aching') or the participial adjective before a noun ('aching back').
×I ache my heart for the lost dog.
✓My heart aches for the lost dog.
Similar to mistake #1, when describing emotional pain or yearning, 'ache' is also intransitive. The subject is the thing that feels the ache (e.g., heart, soul), not the person causing the action.
×This music is so beautiful, it aches.
✓This music is so beautiful, it makes my heart ache.
While 'ache' can describe a poignant emotional response, it usually requires a subject that can feel the ache (e.g., heart, chest). Using 'it' impersonally as the subject of 'ache' in this context is unnatural. Specify what is aching.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Aching"?What are tense/participle forms of "Aching"?
aches(3rd_singular)aching(present_participle)ached(past)ached(past_participle)