1. to use superior strength or influence to intimidate or harm someone weaker
利用優勢力量或影響力去恐嚇或傷害較弱小的人
He was bullied by older kids on the school bus.
他在校車上被年紀較大的孩子欺負。
The manager was accused of bullying his staff.
那名經理被指控霸凌他的員工。
Bully Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
bully
verb
快速理解
What does "Bully" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Bully"?
意指以強勢或威脅的方式對待他人，通常指重複發生的欺壓行為。
- 1
欺負、霸凌
EN: to use strength or power to frighten or hurt someone weaker
翻譯: 憑藉力量或權勢去恐嚇或傷害較弱勢的人
- 2
脅迫、威逼
EN: to try to make someone do something by using threats or force
翻譯: 試圖透過威脅或強迫使某人做某事
- 3
（口語）強勢推進
EN: to achieve something by acting in a forceful or determined way
翻譯: 以強勢或堅決的態度行事以達成某事
小提醒：注意：'bully' 作動詞時，通常描述一種重複、蓄意的欺壓行為，而不僅是單次的爭吵。其名詞形式更為常見，指實施霸凌的人。
發音（How to Pronounce "Bully" in English）
How to pronounce "Bully" in English?"Bully" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Bully" from YouTube Videos
Lemon Andersen performs "Please don't take my Air Jordans"
TED
“I can master shock of "The Crying Game", with the awe of a child being called an AIDS victim by a bully who didn't know that it was his father who gave it to my mother and that's a double entendre.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Bully"?How does "Bully" change by context?
2. to force someone to do something by using threats or intimidation
透過威脅或恐嚇強迫某人做某事
They tried to bully him into signing the contract.
他們試圖脅迫他簽下合約。
She refused to be bullied into changing her decision.
她拒絕被脅迫改變她的決定。
3. to act in a domineering, cruel, or insulting manner
以專橫、殘忍或侮辱性的方式行事
He bullies everyone in the office just to feel powerful.
他在辦公室裡欺壓每個人，只為了感覺自己很有權力。
The team captain was known for bullying the younger players.
那位隊長以欺壓年輕球員而聞名。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Bully"?How to make natural sentences with "Bully"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| bully + [person/group] | 欺負（某人或某群體） | The older kids bully the new student. (那些年紀較大的孩子欺負新來的學生。) |
| bully + [person] + into + V-ing/noun | 威逼（某人）做某事 | He tried to bully her into signing the contract. (他試圖威逼她簽下合約。) |
| be bullied + (by [person]) | 被（某人）欺負 | She was bullied throughout her school years. (她在整個學生時期都被欺負。) |
| bully + [person] + out of + noun/V-ing | 威逼（某人）放棄某物/不做某事 | They bullied him out of his lunch money. (他們威逼他交出午餐錢。) |
用法說明
How is "Bully" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Bully"?
bully into doing vs bully to do
- bully someone into doing something 是標準且常見的用法，表示「脅迫某人去做某事」，強調透過威嚇、騷擾等手段迫使對方採取特定行動。
- bully someone to do something 在語法上可以接受，但語意上可能產生歧義。它可能被理解為「為了做某事而去霸凌某人」，而不是「霸凌某人使其去做某事」。
- 在正式寫作或需要明確表達「脅迫」時，建議優先使用 bully into doing 結構以避免誤解。
對比例句： EN: The older kids bullied him into giving them his lunch money. 翻譯: 那些年紀較大的孩子脅迫他把午餐錢交出來。
EN:He was bullied to confess by his aggressive classmates.
翻譯:他被咄咄逼人的同學們欺負，最後只好認錯。（此句可能被理解為『他因為認錯而被同學霸凌』，語意較模糊）
總結建議
為清晰表達「脅迫某人做某事」的因果關係，應優先使用「bully someone into doing something」的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Bully" and similar words?How to choose "Bully" vs alternatives?
bully vs intimidate
「bully」通常指反覆、蓄意地以力量或權勢欺壓較弱小者，帶有惡意與持續性，常見於校園或職場。而「intimidate」則側重於透過威脅或恐嚇使人感到恐懼，以達到某種目的，不一定涉及持續的欺壓關係。
bully vs tease
「bully」是帶有惡意與傷害性的霸凌行為，旨在造成心理或生理上的痛苦。而「tease」通常是較為輕鬆、無惡意的戲弄或開玩笑，有時甚至出於親暱，不一定意圖傷害。
bully vs domineer
「bully」著重於具體的欺壓行動，如言語辱罵或肢體衝突。而「domineer」則強調以專橫、霸道的態度控制或支配他人，通常表現在態度與決策上，不一定有直接的欺凌動作。
口語用法
How is "Bully" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Bully"?
引述
在轉述他人行為或對話時，用來生動描述霸凌情境。 EN: And then she was like, "Stop bullying him! It's not funny." 翻譯: 然後她就說：「別再欺負他了！一點都不好笑。」
EN:He told me they used to bully the new kid by hiding his stuff.
翻譯:他告訴我他們以前會把新同學的東西藏起來來欺負他。
語氣強調
用於強調行為的持續性或嚴重性，常與進行式或副詞連用。 EN: She is constantly bullying people online. It's awful. 翻譯: 她一直在網路上霸凌別人，真的很糟糕。
EN:Don't just stand there if you see someone being bullied.
翻譯:如果你看到有人被欺負，別只是站在那裡。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或舉例時，作為談話中的填充詞。 EN: The main issues were... you know, to bully others or to spread rumors. 翻譯: 主要的問題是…你知道的，像是欺負別人或散播謠言。
EN:Things like, uh, bullying classmates or talking back to teachers.
翻譯:比如說，呃，欺負同學或是跟老師頂嘴之類的。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免使用上述口語化引述或填充停頓的結構。建議使用更精確的動詞（如「harass」、「intimidate」、「victimize」）或名詞結構（如「engagement in bullying behavior」）來客觀描述事件。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Bully"?What fixed phrases with "Bully" should I remember?
bully into
bully someone into (doing) something
脅迫某人做某事
bully out of
bully someone out of something
透過霸凌手段奪走某人的某物；脅迫某人放棄某物
bully around
bully someone around
欺負、擺布某人
bully off
bully off
(英式橄欖球) 開球
bully-boy tactics
use bully-boy tactics
使用惡霸手段、脅迫策略
bully pulpit
use the bully pulpit
利用職位（尤指總統職位）的影響力宣揚理念
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Bully"?Which "Bully" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He always bullies.
✓He always bullies others.
作為及物動詞，'bully' 通常需要一個直接受詞（被霸凌的對象）。單獨使用會使句子不完整。
×They bullied him to do their homework.
✓They bullied him into doing their homework.
表達「霸凌某人去做某事」時，正確的句型是 'bully someone into doing something'，必須使用介系詞 'into' 加上動名詞 (V-ing)。
×He is a bully student.
✓He is a bully. / He is a student who bullies others.
'Bully' 作為名詞意為「霸凌者」，本身不是形容詞。不能直接放在另一個名詞（如 student）前修飾它。應分開表達。
×He bullyed me yesterday.
✓He bullied me yesterday.
動詞 'bully' 的過去式與過去分詞為規則變化，只需在字尾加上 '-ed'，而非將 'y' 改為 'ied'（因為 'y' 前面是子音 'l'，所以直接加 'ed'）。
×Bullying always involves hitting or pushing.
✓Bullying can be verbal, social, or cyber, not just physical.
'Bully' 的含義不限於肢體暴力。它廣泛包含言語侮辱、社交排擠、網路霸凌等任何濫用權力或力量去恐嚇、傷害他人的行為。
×The bad weather bullied our plans.
✓The bad weather ruined / disrupted our plans.
'Bully' 的主語通常是有意識的人或團體，意指故意、惡意地欺負。不應用於無生命的主語（如天氣、事件）對事物造成負面影響。應改用更中性的動詞如 'ruin', 'disrupt', 'affect'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Bully"?What are tense/participle forms of "Bully"?
bullies(3rd_singular)bullying(present_participle)bullied(past)bullied(past_participle)