1. to fasten or close with buttons
用鈕扣扣上
He buttoned his coat before going outside.
他出門前把外套的鈕扣扣上了。
Can you help me button my dress?
你能幫我把洋裝的鈕扣扣上嗎？
Button Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
button
verb
快速理解
What does "Button" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Button"?
「button」作動詞時，主要指用鈕扣或按鈕來固定或操作。
- 1
扣上鈕扣
EN: to fasten with buttons
翻譯: 用鈕扣扣上
- 2
提供鈕扣
EN: to supply or fasten with buttons
翻譯: 為...縫上或裝上鈕扣
- 3
按按鈕操作
EN: to operate or select by pressing a button
翻譯: 透過按按鈕來操作或選擇
- 4
保持沉默
EN: to keep silent (slang, button one's lip)
翻譯: 閉嘴、保持沉默（俚語，button one's lip）
小提醒：注意「button up」除了字面「扣好鈕扣」，在口語中也可表示「完成任務」或「保持安靜」，需依上下文判斷。
發音（How to Pronounce "Button" in English）
How to pronounce "Button" in English?"Button" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Button" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Button"?How does "Button" change by context?
2. to press a button to operate something
按按鈕（來操作）
She buttoned the elevator for the top floor.
她按了電梯按鈕前往頂樓。
Just button the remote to turn on the TV.
只要按一下遙控器的按鈕就能打開電視。
3. to stop talking or be quiet (slang)
閉嘴，安靜（俚語）
I wish he would button his lip during the movie.
我真希望他在看電影時能閉上嘴。
Just button it, I'm trying to concentrate.
安靜點，我正在專心。
4. to provide or fasten with buttons
給...縫上鈕扣；用鈕扣裝飾
She carefully buttoned the new shirt she was making.
她仔細地為正在做的新襯衫縫上鈕扣。
The costume was beautifully buttoned with pearl buttons.
這套戲服用珍珠鈕扣裝飾，非常漂亮。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Button"?How to make natural sentences with "Button"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| button + noun | 扣上…的鈕扣 | He buttoned his shirt. (他扣上了襯衫的鈕扣。) |
| button up | 把鈕扣全部扣好 | Button up your coat; it's cold outside. (把你的外套扣好，外面很冷。) |
| button + noun + up | 把…的鈕扣扣好 | She buttoned her jacket up. (她把夾克的鈕扣都扣好了。) |
| button + noun + together | 用鈕扣把…扣在一起 | The cardigan buttons together at the front. (這件開襟毛衣在前面用鈕扣扣在一起。) |
| be buttoned | 被扣上鈕扣的狀態 | His vest was neatly buttoned. (他的背心鈕扣扣得很整齊。) |
用法說明
How is "Button" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Button"?
button something vs button on something
- button something 通常指按下一個實體的按鈕或開關，使其發揮功能。
- button on something 則強調將某物（如衣服、裝置）上的鈕扣扣好，或指按下某個裝置上的特定按鈕以啟動它。
- 在描述快速、簡單的按下動作時，通常使用 button something；若需明確指出按鈕的位置或扣上鈕扣的動作，則會使用 button on something。 EN: She buttoned the remote control to turn on the TV. 翻譯: 她按了遙控器來打開電視。
EN:He buttoned on his coat before going out into the cold.
翻譯:他在出門面對寒冷前，把外套的鈕扣扣上了。
總結建議
一般來說，表示「按下按鈕」用 button something，而表示「扣上鈕扣」或「按下某物上的按鈕」時，則使用 button on something。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Button" and similar words?How to choose "Button" vs alternatives?
button vs press
「button」專指按鈕的按壓動作，而「press」則泛指各種按壓、擠壓的動作，範圍更廣。
button vs switch
「button」通常指按下後會彈回的按鈕動作，而「switch」則指切換開關（如上下扳動或滑動）的動作。
button vs click
「button」指實體按鈕的按壓動作，而「click」則專指用滑鼠或觸控板點擊（螢幕上的）按鈕或連結。
口語用法
How is "Button" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Button"?
引述
在轉述他人要求或指令時，常用來表示「某人叫我按一下」。 EN: She was like, "Just button it up and go." 翻譯: 她當時就說：「把它扣好就可以走了。」
EN:He told me, "Don't button that, it's broken."
翻譯:他告訴我：「別按那個，它壞了。」
語氣強調
與「just」、「really」等副詞連用，強調動作的簡單性或必要性。 EN: If you're cold, just button your coat. 翻譯: 如果你冷，就把外套扣上嘛。
EN:You really need to button your lip about this.
翻譯:這件事你真的需要閉嘴別提了。
停頓填充
在思考或猶豫時，用來填充對話空白，常以「button it」、「button that」等形式出現。 EN: So then I was supposed to... button it... wait, no, unbutton it. 翻譯: 所以我當時應該要…按下去…等等不對，是打開它。
EN:The next step is to, uh, button that panel closed.
翻譯:下一步是，呃，把那個面板扣緊。
正式寫作注意：上述口語用法（尤其是作為停頓填充或非字面意義的「button your lip」）在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中應避免使用，請改用更精確、中性的動詞（如 "fasten"、"secure"、"remain silent"）。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Button"?What fixed phrases with "Button" should I remember?
button up
verb + particle
扣上鈕扣
button down
verb + particle
扣下鈕扣
button through
verb + particle
從上到下全部扣好
button on
verb + particle
用鈕扣固定/扣上
button someone into
verb + object + particle
幫某人扣上（衣物）
button one's lip
verb + possessive + noun (idiom)
閉嘴，保持沉默
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Button"?Which "Button" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I buttoned my shirt button.
✓I buttoned my shirt.
The verb 'button' already means to fasten with a button. Adding 'button' as a noun after it is redundant. In English, we don't say 'button a button' in the same clause.
×Please button up your jacket.
✓Please button your jacket.
While 'button up' is a common phrasal verb, it is not always necessary. For the simple action of fastening, 'button' alone is sufficient and more direct. 'Button up' often implies fastening all the buttons completely.
×I buttoned the button.
✓I fastened the button. / I did up the button.
The verb 'button' typically takes the garment (shirt, coat) as the object, not the button itself. To describe the action on the button, use verbs like 'fasten', 'do up', or 'secure'.
×My coat was buttoned by me.
✓I buttoned my coat.
Using the passive voice here is unnatural and overly wordy for a simple, personal action. The active voice is more direct and common for everyday actions you perform on yourself.
×Button your zipper.
✓Zip up your zipper. / Fasten your button.
'Button' is specific to fasteners that are sewn-on discs pushed through loops or holes. It is confused with actions for other fasteners like 'zip' (for zippers), 'tie' (for laces), or 'buckle' (for belts).
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Button"?What are tense/participle forms of "Button"?
buttons(3rd_singular)buttoning(present_participle)buttoned(past)buttoned(past_participle)