1. to secure something firmly in place
將某物牢固地固定在某處
We anchored the tent with heavy stakes.
我們用沉重的營釘將帳篷固定好。
Make sure to anchor the bookshelf to the wall.
務必將書櫃固定在牆上。
Anchor Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
anchor
verb
快速理解
What does "Anchor" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Anchor"?
作為動詞，anchor 主要表示固定、穩固或擔任核心角色。
- 1
物理固定
EN: to secure something firmly in place
翻譯: 將某物牢固地固定在某處
- 2
情感/精神支撐
EN: to provide stability or a feeling of security
翻譯: 提供穩定性或安全感
- 3
擔任主持人
EN: to be the main presenter of a news program
翻譯: 擔任新聞節目的主要主持人
小提醒：注意 anchor 作動詞時，常以被動語態 (be anchored) 或及物動詞形式出現，表示『被固定』或『使穩固』。
發音（How to Pronounce "Anchor" in English）
How to pronounce "Anchor" in English?"Anchor" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Anchor" from YouTube Videos
Deborah Scranton: Scenes from "The War Tapes"
TED
“News Anchor: More violence in Iraq. Twin suicide car bombings killed eight Iraqis and wounded dozens more near a coalition base north of Baghdad.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Anchor"?How does "Anchor" change by context?
2. to present a television or radio program
擔任（電視或廣播節目）的主持人
She anchors the evening news every weekday.
她每週一至五主持晚間新聞。
He has anchored the show for over a decade.
他主持這個節目已超過十年。
3. to provide stability or a central point
提供穩定性或作為核心
Her calm presence anchored the team during the crisis.
在危機中，她沉穩的存在穩定了團隊。
The historic treaty anchored the country's foreign policy.
這份歷史性條約是該國外交政策的基石。
4. to drop anchor and stop a boat or ship
拋錨停泊（船隻）
The captain decided to anchor in the bay overnight.
船長決定在海灣拋錨過夜。
We anchored just off the island to go swimming.
我們在島嶼附近拋錨停泊，以便下水游泳。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Anchor"?How to make natural sentences with "Anchor"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| anchor + noun (e.g., a show, a team) | 擔任…的主持人；穩定…的核心 | She will anchor the evening news. (她將擔任晚間新聞的主播。) |
| anchor + object + prepositional phrase (e.g., in/at/to something) | 使固定於；使紮根於 | We anchored the boat in the bay. (我們將船停泊在海灣裡。) |
| be anchored + prepositional phrase (e.g., in, by, to) | 被固定於；基於；紮根於 | His values are anchored in tradition. (他的價值觀根植於傳統。) |
| anchor + yourself | 使自己穩定下來；站穩 | He anchored himself against the strong wind. (他站穩腳跟以抵禦強風。) |
用法說明
How is "Anchor" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Anchor"?
anchor doing vs anchor to do
- "anchor doing" 通常描述一種持續的、習慣性的或正在進行的動作，強調狀態或過程。
- "anchor to do" 則常指一次性的、具體的或未來的動作，強調目的或意圖。
- 在表示「使穩定、使固定」的抽象意義時，兩者有時可互換，但細微差別在於 "anchor doing" 偏向描述持續的穩定作用，而 "anchor to do" 偏向描述為了達成某個目的而採取的穩定措施。
對比例句： EN: The documentary anchored using interviews with experts to establish credibility. 翻譯: 這部紀錄片透過採訪專家來建立可信度。
EN:We need a strong argument to anchor our proposal to the committee's priorities.
翻譯:我們需要一個有力的論點，將我們的提案與委員會的優先事項連結起來。
總結建議
在描述具體、有目的的固定動作時，傾向使用 "anchor to do"；而描述持續的穩定狀態或作用時，則可使用 "anchor doing"。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Anchor" and similar words?How to choose "Anchor" vs alternatives?
anchor vs moor
「anchor」強調使用錨具固定船隻，而「moor」則泛指將船隻繫泊在碼頭、浮筒或其他固定物上，方式更廣泛。
anchor vs secure
「anchor」通常指用錨或類似重物從底部固定，隱喻「穩定核心」；「secure」則泛指使某物安全、穩固或牢靠，方式更通用。
anchor vs fasten
「anchor」強調將物體牢固地固定在一個基礎點上，尤其從底部或背後支撐；「fasten」則指將兩個或多個部分連接或繫在一起。
口語用法
How is "Anchor" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Anchor"?
引述
在對話中，常用來引述或總結他人的核心觀點或立場。 EN: So what you're saying is, you want to anchor the discussion around the budget first? 翻譯: 所以你的意思是，你想先把討論的重點鎖定在預算上？
EN:She basically anchored her whole argument on that one study.
翻譯:她基本上把整個論點都建立在那一項研究上。
語氣強調
用於強調某人或某事物在特定情境中扮演的關鍵、穩定角色。 EN: Honestly, during the crisis, her calm presence really anchored the team. 翻譯: 說真的，在危機期間，她冷靜的存在確實穩住了整個團隊。
EN:This old tradition anchors the entire festival.
翻譯:這個古老的傳統是整個節慶的支柱。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，作為一個短暫的停頓填充詞，通常與 'just', 'really' 等詞連用。 EN: I'm just trying to... anchor my thoughts before I answer. 翻譯: 我只是想先...整理一下思緒再回答。
EN:Let me just anchor that idea for a second—it's really important.
翻譯:讓我先抓住那個想法一下—這真的很重要。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "anchor" 用作停頓填充詞（如第三類用法）。其引述或強調的用法也應以更精確、正式的詞彙（如 "base", "center", "stabilize", "pivot"）來替代，以符合文體要求。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Anchor"?What fixed phrases with "Anchor" should I remember?
anchor oneself
anchor oneself [prepositional phrase]
使自己穩固或安定於某處
anchor the news
anchor the news
擔任新聞主播
anchor a team
anchor a/the [noun] team
作為團隊的核心或支柱
anchor down
anchor down
固定住；使穩固不動
anchor the discussion
anchor the discussion/debate
為討論提供核心基礎或焦點
anchor in reality
anchor [someone/something] in reality
使某人或某事立足於現實
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Anchor"?Which "Anchor" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need an anchor to anchor the boat.
✓We need an anchor to secure the boat.
避免在句子中重複使用 'anchor' 作為名詞和動詞，聽起來不自然。在這種情況下，使用 'secure'、'fasten' 或 'moor' 等同義動詞會更好。
×She anchored the tent with a rope.
✓She anchored the tent using a rope. / She secured the tent with a rope.
動詞 'anchor' 通常不與介系詞 'with' 搭配來表示使用的工具。更自然的說法是使用 'using' 或直接換成 'secure...with'。
×His advice anchored me during the crisis.
✓His advice served as an anchor for me during the crisis. / I was anchored by his advice during the crisis.
在比喻用法中，'anchor' 作動詞時，主語通常是提供穩定的事物。若要以人為受詞，使用被動語態 ('was anchored by') 或將 'anchor' 用作名詞 ('served as an anchor') 會更自然。
×The boat anchored in the bay.
✓The boat was anchored in the bay. / The boat dropped anchor in the bay.
動詞 'anchor' 在表示「停泊」時是及物動詞，需要一個主語（通常是人）來執行動作。若主語是船，應使用被動語態 ('was anchored') 或使用固定片語 'drop anchor'。
×He will anchor the meeting tomorrow.
✓He will chair/host the meeting tomorrow.
'Anchor' 特指主持新聞或電視節目。用於會議、派對等一般場合並不恰當，應使用 'chair'、'host' 或 'moderate'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Anchor"?What are tense/participle forms of "Anchor"?
anchors(3rd_singular)anchoring(present_participle)anchored(past)anchored(past_participle)