Arm Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

arm

verb

快速理解

What does "Arm" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Arm"?

「arm」作為動詞,核心含義是「裝備」或「武裝」,既可指提供實體武器,也可指提供必要的知識或工具。

  1. 1

    提供武器

    EN: to supply with weapons

    翻譯: 提供武器、裝備武器。指為某人或某組織配備實體的武器或軍事裝備。

  2. 2

    配備工具/知識

    EN: to equip with tools or knowledge

    翻譯: 配備工具或知識。引申為提供完成某項任務所需的設備、資訊或技能,使其具備能力。

  3. 3

    準備對抗

    EN: to prepare for a conflict or challenge

    翻譯: 準備對抗或挑戰。常用於比喻,指為潛在的困難、辯論或競爭做好準備。

  4. 4

    啟動/使能

    EN: to activate or enable (a device or system)

    翻譯: 啟動或使能(裝置或系統)。在科技或工程領域,指使某個安全裝置、警報系統或機械功能進入準備或運作狀態。

小提醒:注意「arm」作動詞時,常與介系詞「with」連用,表示「用…來裝備」(arm someone with something)。它與名詞「手臂」的「arm」是同形異義詞,發音相同但意思完全無關,需根據上下文判斷。

發音(How to Pronounce "Arm" in English

How to pronounce "Arm" in English?"Arm" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Arm" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Arm"?How does "Arm" change by context?

1. to provide with weapons

提供武器;武裝

The rebels armed themselves with rifles and grenades.

叛軍用步槍和手榴彈武裝自己。

The government was accused of arming the militia.

政府被指控武裝該民兵組織。

2. to prepare or enable for operation or action

啟動;準備好(使其能運作或行動)

He armed the security system before leaving the house.

他離開房子前啟動了安全系統。

The bomb was armed and ready to detonate.

炸彈已啟動,隨時準備引爆。

3. to provide with necessary tools, information, or resources

配備;提供(必要的工具、資訊或資源)

The training armed the employees with the skills to handle difficult customers.

這次培訓為員工配備了處理棘手客戶的技能。

She armed herself with all the facts before the meeting.

她在會議前準備好了所有事實依據。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Arm"?How to make natural sentences with "Arm"?
PatternMeaningExample
arm + [person/group]武裝(某人或某團體)The rebels armed the villagers with rifles. (叛亂分子用步槍武裝了村民。)
arm + [person/group] + with + [weapon/tool]用(武器或工具)武裝(某人)The soldiers were armed with the latest technology. (士兵們配備了最新的科技武器。)
be/get armed被武裝起來;持有武器The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. (這名嫌犯被認為持有武器且具有危險性。)
arm + [oneself]武裝自己;使自己具備(知識、工具等)She armed herself with all the necessary information before the meeting. (她在會議前用所有必要的資訊武裝自己。)
arm + [person/group] + against + [threat]武裝(某人)以對抗(威脅)The treaty aimed to arm the nations against future aggression. (該條約旨在武裝各國以對抗未來的侵略。)

用法說明

How is "Arm" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Arm"?

arm with vs. arm against

  • arm with + 工具/武器:表示「用...裝備」或「提供...(通常是工具、資訊)」,強調配備的具體事物。
  • arm against + 威脅/對手:表示「武裝起來以對抗...」,強調防備或抵抗的目標。
  • 介系詞 with 後接裝備物,against 後接防範的對象。
  • 被動語態 be armed with 非常常見,意指「配備有...」。

對比例句: EN: The soldiers were armed with the latest rifles. 翻譯: 士兵們配備了最新的步槍。

EN:The country is arming itself against potential invaders.

翻譯:該國正在武裝自己,以對抗潛在的入侵者。

EN:She armed her team with crucial data before the negotiation.

翻譯:在談判前,她為團隊提供了關鍵數據作為武器。

EN:We must arm ourselves against cyber threats.

翻譯:我們必須武裝起來,防範網路威脅。

總結建議

記住「arm with + 裝備物」用於表示配備,「arm against + 對象」用於表示防範,即可清楚區分兩者。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Arm" and similar words?How to choose "Arm" vs alternatives?

arm vs equip

「arm」強調為特定目的(常指戰鬥或衝突)提供武器或裝備,語境較具體且帶有攻擊性;「equip」則泛指為某項任務或功能提供所需的一般設備或工具,範圍更廣且中性。

arm vs furnish

「arm」專指提供武器或攻擊性能力;「furnish」則指提供物品、設備或資訊以滿足需求或裝飾空間,不具攻擊意涵。

arm vs prepare

「arm」是「prepare」的一種具體形式,特指透過配備武器來做好(常為對抗性的)準備;「prepare」含義更廣泛,指為任何事件或行動做全面準備。

口語用法

How is "Arm" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Arm"?

引述

在轉述他人指令或建議時,常用來表示「被要求或被告知要準備好」。 EN: She told me to arm myself with the latest data before the meeting. 翻譯: 她告訴我在開會前要用最新的數據武裝自己。

EN:He said we should arm the security team with non-lethal options first.

翻譯:他說我們應該先為安保團隊配備非致命性選項。

語氣強調

與「up」連用(arm up),強調積極、全面地進行武裝或準備的過程,語氣更強烈、更口語化。 EN: The whole neighborhood is arming up after those break-ins. 翻譯: 發生那些入室盜竊後,整個社區的人都在武裝起來。

EN:We need to arm up with knowledge if we want to win the debate.

翻譯:如果我們想贏得辯論,就需要用知識充分武裝自己。

停頓填充

在描述準備步驟時,用作話語間的停頓或思考,引出具體的「裝備」或「工具」。 EN: The key is to, you know, arm yourself... with a lot of patience. 翻譯: 關鍵是,你要知道,武裝自己…用大量的耐心。

EN:So I tried to arm the volunteers... um, with clear guidelines and contact lists.

翻譯:所以我試著為志願者們配備…嗯,清晰的指南和聯絡清單。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免使用「arm up」這類短語動詞及口語化的停頓填充結構。建議使用更精確的單一動詞(如「equip」、「supply」、「fortify」)或更完整的句子結構來表達。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Arm"?What fixed phrases with "Arm" should I remember?

arm oneself

arm oneself (with something)

武裝自己;使自己具備(知識、技能等)

arm against

arm (someone/something) against (something)

為防備…而武裝;使對…有準備

be armed with

be armed with (something)

配備有…;擁有(資訊、工具等)

arm to the teeth

be armed to the teeth

全副武裝;武裝到牙齒

arm for

arm (someone/oneself) for (something)

為(某目的或情況)做準備/武裝

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Arm"?Which "Arm" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He armed the gun.

He loaded the gun.

「arm」作為動詞時,通常指「武裝某人/某組織」或「裝備某物」,而不是「給槍裝子彈」。給槍裝子彈的正確動詞是「load」。

×She armed the alarm system before leaving.

She armed the alarm system before leaving.

這個句子在文法上是正確的,但中文學習者常誤解其意思。這裡的「arm」是「啟動、設防(警報系統)」的專業用法,並非「用手臂操作」。需注意「arm」在不同情境下的語義差異。

×The country was armed with nuclear weapons.

The country was armed with nuclear weapons.

此句正確,但學習者常誤用「arm」的被動語態。需注意「be armed with」是固定搭配,表示「配備有…」,不可寫成「was arming with」或「armed by」。

×He is arming to protect himself.

He is arming himself to protect himself.

「arm」作為及物動詞時,若主語同時是武裝的對象,必須使用反身代名詞「oneself」。不可省略受詞。

×The data arms us make better decisions.

The data arms us to make better decisions.

「arm someone with something」後接目的時,應使用不定詞「to + 動詞原形」,或直接接名詞,不可接原形動詞。

×We need to arm against the storm.

We need to arm ourselves against the storm.

「arm」在表示「為對抗…而武裝/準備」時,是及物動詞,必須有受詞(常為反身代名詞)。不可直接接「against」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Arm"?What are tense/participle forms of "Arm"?
arms(3rd_singular)arming(present_participle)armed(past)armed(past_participle)
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