Arrow Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

arrow

noun

快速理解

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

指一種用於射擊的尖頭武器或指示方向的符號。

  1. 1

    武器

    EN: a thin, straight weapon shot from a bow

    翻譯: 一種從弓上射出的細長直武器

  2. 2

    符號

    EN: a symbol (→ or ←) used to show direction

    翻譯: 用於指示方向的符號(→ 或 ←)

  3. 3

    指標

    EN: something that moves or points like an arrow

    翻譯: 像箭一樣移動或指向的事物

  4. 4

    箭頭鍵

    EN: a key on a keyboard marked with an arrow symbol

    翻譯: 鍵盤上標有箭頭符號的按鍵

小提醒:注意 'arrow' 作為符號時,中文常直接稱為「箭頭」,但在不同語境下(如數學、電腦)可能代表「向量」或「游標移動方向」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Arrow" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Arrow" from YouTube Videos

Richard Preston: Climbing the world's biggest trees

TED

When Steve Sillett gets up into a big Redwood, he fires an arrow which trails a fishing line which gets over a branch in the tree, and then you ascend up a rope which has been dragged into the tree by the line.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. a thin, straight stick with a sharp point at one end and feathers at the other, shot from a bow

一種細長的直桿,一端有尖頭,另一端有羽毛,用弓射出

The archer aimed the arrow at the target.

弓箭手將箭瞄準靶心。

He pulled back the bowstring and released the arrow.

他拉開弓弦,射出了箭。

2. a symbol (→ or ←) used to show direction or to point to something

一個符號(→ 或 ←),用於指示方向或指向某物

Follow the green arrows to the exit.

跟著綠色箭頭走就能找到出口。

Click on the arrow to expand the menu.

點擊箭頭以展開選單。

3. something that moves or is directed like an arrow

像箭一樣移動或被引導的事物

The sun's rays shot like arrows through the clouds.

陽光像箭一樣穿過雲層。

His words were arrows aimed at her heart.

他的話語像箭一樣射向她的心。

4. a straight line with an arrowhead at one end, used in diagrams to represent a vector or direction

一端有箭頭的直線,在圖表中用來表示向量或方向

The force is represented by an arrow pointing to the right.

這個力用一個指向右方的箭頭表示。

Draw an arrow from point A to point B.

從 A 點到 B 點畫一條箭頭線。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Arrow"?How to make natural sentences with "Arrow"?
PatternMeaningExample
fire/shoot an arrow射箭The archer fired an arrow at the target. (弓箭手朝靶子射了一箭。)
a hail/volley of arrows一陣箭雨The castle defenders unleashed a hail of arrows. (城堡守軍射出一陣箭雨。)
follow the arrows跟隨箭頭指示Just follow the arrows to the exit. (跟著箭頭走就能到出口。)
straight as an arrow筆直The new road is straight as an arrow. (這條新路筆直如箭。)
the arrow of time時間之箭(時間不可逆的流逝)The concept of the arrow of time fascinates physicists. (時間之箭的概念令物理學家著迷。)

用法說明

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

arrow of time vs arrow in time

  • arrow of time 是一個科學和哲學術語,指時間的「單向性」或不可逆的方向,常用於討論熱力學第二定律或宇宙演化。
  • arrow in time 則是一個較為字面的描述,指「在時間中的箭頭」,可能用於比喻某個事件在時間線上的特定位置或指向性。
  • 在物理學和正式討論中,arrow of time 是標準且正確的搭配。
  • arrow in time 的用法較不常見,可能出現在文學或較不嚴謹的語境中。 EN: The second law of thermodynamics defines the arrow of time. 翻譯: 熱力學第二定律定義了時間之箭。

EN:The story uses the discovery as an arrow in time, pointing to a new era.

翻譯:這個故事將該發現用作時間中的一支箭,指向一個新時代。

總結建議

在科學及正式語境中,應使用標準術語 arrow of time 來表達時間的方向性。

易混淆對比

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

arrow vs bolt

「arrow」專指弓箭的箭矢,而「bolt」則特指弩(crossbow)所使用的短而粗的箭,有時也指螺栓或閃電。

arrow vs dart

「arrow」是弓箭使用的箭矢,尺寸較大;「dart」是飛鏢或標槍,尺寸較小,用於投擲或吹箭。

arrow vs projectile

「arrow」是特指由弓發射的箭矢;「projectile」是泛指任何被投射出去的物體,包括子彈、砲彈、石頭等。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,有時會用 "arrow" 來比喻快速、直接的動作或方向,不一定指實體的箭。 EN: I knew I had to arrow straight to the manager's office to sort this out. 翻譯: 我知道我得直奔經理辦公室去解決這件事。

EN:Her eyes arrowed to the mistake on the contract immediately.

翻譯:她的目光立刻鎖定了合約上的錯誤。

語氣強調

用 "arrow" 來強調某件事的指向性、目的性或不可避免的結果,帶有生動的意象。 EN: All the evidence arrows towards him being the one responsible. 翻譯: 所有證據都指向他該為此事負責。

EN:Don't worry, just follow the signs—they'll arrow you right to the entrance.

翻譯:別擔心,跟著標誌走——它們會直接把你引到入口。

停頓填充

在思考或解釋時,用 "like an arrow" 或 "straight as an arrow" 這類短語來打比方,讓描述更形象。 EN: His career path wasn't... like an arrow, you know? It had lots of twists. 翻譯: 他的職涯發展並非……像一支箭那樣直,懂嗎?有很多轉折。

EN:She drove, straight as an arrow, down the empty highway.

翻譯:她開著車,筆直得像一支箭,行駛在空蕩蕩的高速公路上。

正式寫作注意:上述口語用法,尤其是將 "arrow" 用作動詞(如 "arrowed to")或非字面的比喻,在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中應避免使用。在正式文體中,請使用更標準的詞彙,如 "point directly to"、"indicate"、"proceed straight to" 或 "unswerving"。

常見短語

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

arrow of time

the arrow of time

時間之箭,指時間單向、不可逆的流逝特性。

straight arrow

a straight arrow

正直、誠實、品行端正的人。

shoot an arrow

shoot an arrow

射箭。

arrow points to

arrow points to/at/toward

箭頭指向(某處或某事物)。

bow and arrow

bow and arrow

弓與箭(作為一套武器或工具)。

arrow in the quiver

an arrow in one's quiver

錦囊妙計;可用的資源或選項之一。

follow the arrow

follow the arrow(s)

跟隨箭頭指示的方向。

arrow key

arrow key(s)

方向鍵(鍵盤上的按鍵)。

常見錯誤

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

×He shot an arrow to the target.

He shot an arrow at the target.

使用 'to' 表示方向或目的地,但射箭的動作通常針對目標,應使用 'at' 來表示瞄準或攻擊的對象。

×He drew arrow from his quiver.

He drew an arrow from his quiver.

'arrow' 是可數名詞,當指單一支、未特指的箭時,前面必須加上不定冠詞 'a' 或 'an'(取決於發音)。

×Three arrow is on the table.

Three arrows are on the table.

數量超過一時,名詞必須使用複數形式 ('arrows'),且動詞必須與複數主詞保持一致 ('are')。

×Click the right arrow button (→) to proceed. (Referring to a 'cursor' or 'pointer')

Click the right arrow button (→) to proceed. (It's correct if the button has an arrow symbol). OR Move the mouse cursor to the right.

在電腦介面中,'arrow' 通常指箭頭形狀的符號或圖示(如方向鍵)。而螢幕上移動的、用於點選的圖示通常是 'cursor'(游標)或 'pointer'(指標),不應與 'arrow' 混淆。但若按鈕上印有箭頭符號,稱其為 'arrow button' 是正確的。

×His words were like sharp knifes, hurting her feelings.

His words were like arrows, piercing her heart.

在英文比喻中,'arrow' 常被用來形容言語或目光的尖銳、迅速與穿透力(如 'piercing glance', 'barbed words')。學習者可能不熟悉這個常見的隱喻用法,而使用更字面但較不地道的比喻。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Arrow"?What are tense/participle forms of "Arrow"?