1. to make a phone call using a mobile phone
用手機打電話
I'll cell you when I arrive at the station.
我到車站時會用手機打給你。
She celled her friend to confirm the meeting time.
她用手機打電話給朋友確認會議時間。
Cell Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
cell
verb
快速理解
What does "Cell" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Cell"?
「cell」作為動詞，主要指透過手機通訊，或將空間劃分為小單元。
- 1
手機通訊
EN: to call someone on a cell phone
翻譯: 用手機打電話給某人
- 2
劃分單元
EN: to divide into small compartments or cells
翻譯: 劃分成小隔間或單元格
- 3
蜂巢式網路
EN: to be connected via cellular network
翻譯: 透過蜂巢式網路連接
小提醒：注意「cell」作動詞時，語境常與現代通訊科技或空間結構相關，不同於名詞的「細胞」或「牢房」等常見意思。
發音（How to Pronounce "Cell" in English）
How to pronounce "Cell" in English?"Cell" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Cell" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Cell"?How does "Cell" change by context?
2. to divide or form into small compartments or units
分隔成小隔間或單元
The architect celled the large open space into individual offices.
建築師將寬敞的開放空間分隔成一個個獨立辦公室。
The honeycomb is perfectly celled by the bees.
蜂巢被蜜蜂完美地分隔成一個個蜂房。
3. to store in a cell or small enclosed space
儲存於小隔間或密閉空間內
The prisoners were celled overnight for security reasons.
出於安全原因，囚犯們被關在牢房裡過夜。
The samples were carefully celled in the laboratory for analysis.
樣本被小心地存放在實驗室的小隔間內以進行分析。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Cell"?How to make natural sentences with "Cell"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| cell + noun | 將…關進牢房 | The police decided to cell the suspect overnight. (警方決定將嫌犯關進牢房過夜。) |
| be celled | 被關押 | He was celled for three days before his hearing. (他在聽證會前被關押了三天。) |
| cell + object + up | 把…關起來 | The guards celled up the unruly prisoners. (警衛把鬧事的囚犯關了起來。) |
用法說明
How is "Cell" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Cell"?
cell 與 cell up 的區別
- cell 作為動詞，通常指「將…關在牢房或小房間中」，強調的是隔離或監禁的動作本身。
- cell up 是一個短語動詞，除了有「監禁」的意思外，更常帶有「將某人關押起來」或「（因天氣等原因）把自己關在室內」的含義，語氣上更口語化，且常暗示一種暫時或封閉的狀態。
- 在許多情況下，兩者可以互換使用來表達「監禁」，但 cell up 在描述非正式或非監獄情境下的「關起來」時更為常見。 EN: The guards will cell the new prisoners after processing. 翻譯: 警衛在處理完後會把新囚犯關進牢房。
EN:It's freezing outside; I think I'll just cell up in my apartment tonight.
翻譯:外面冷極了，我想今晚就窩在我的公寓裡不出門了。
EN:The suspect was celled for interrogation.
翻譯:那名嫌犯被關起來進行審問。
EN:During the storm, we were all celled up in the basement for safety.
翻譯:暴風雨期間，我們為了安全全都躲在地下室裡。
總結建議
在表示「監禁」時兩者皆可，但若要表達「（主動）將自己或他人關在室內不出門」，使用 cell up 會更為自然貼切。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Cell" and similar words?How to choose "Cell" vs alternatives?
cell vs imprison
「cell」通常指將某人關進監獄的單獨牢房，強調具體的關押地點；而「imprison」則指剝奪自由、關進監獄的整體行為，是更正式、全面的法律用語。
cell vs confine
「cell」特指關進監獄牢房，語義具體且帶有懲罰性；「confine」則泛指限制在某個範圍或空間內，原因可以是懲罰、保護、限制行動等，用途更廣泛。
cell vs detain
「cell」強調關押的動作及具體地點（牢房）；「detain」則強調暫時扣留或拘留某人，可能發生在正式監禁前（如警方拘留），且不一定關在傳統牢房裡。
口語用法
How is "Cell" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Cell"?
引述
在口語中，'cell' 常被用來引述或轉述某人被關押或監禁的狀態，帶有非正式的敘事感。 EN: He got celled for a week after the fight. 翻譯: 打架之後，他被關了一週。
EN:I heard they're going to cell him until the hearing.
翻譯:我聽說在聽證會之前，他們會一直關著他。
語氣強調
作為動詞使用時，'cell' 可以加強語氣，強調被剝奪自由、與世隔絕的處境，常用於誇張或生動的描述。 EN: If you don't calm down, I'll cell you in your room! 翻譯: 你要是再不冷靜下來，我就把你關在房間裡！
EN:This job makes me feel like I'm celled in a cubicle all day.
翻譯:這份工作讓我感覺整天都被關在小隔間裡。
停頓填充
在即興對話或思考時，說話者可能會用 'to be celled' 或 'getting celled' 這類短語作為停頓填充，引出後續對限制或困境的說明。 EN: The whole situation was just... to be celled, you know? No freedom at all. 翻譯: 整個情況就是...被關起來，你懂嗎？一點自由都沒有。
EN:His attitude is like, getting celled by his own prejudices.
翻譯:他的態度就像是，被自己的偏見給困住了。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 'cell' 用作動詞。請使用更標準的詞彙，如 'imprison'、'incarcerate'、'confine' 或 'detain' 來表達監禁或限制的含義。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Cell"?What fixed phrases with "Cell" should I remember?
cell in
cell in [location]
將某人關押在特定地點的牢房裡
cell up
cell [someone] up
將某人關進牢房（尤指暫時或單獨監禁）
cell together
cell [people] together
將多人關在同一間牢房裡
be celled
be celled
被關押在牢房中
cell for
cell [someone] for [duration/crime]
因某罪行或某段時間將某人關押
cell away
cell away
長期或秘密地關押
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Cell"?Which "Cell" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will cell you later.
✓I will call you later.
混淆了發音相似的 'cell' 和 'call'。'cell' 作動詞時通常指「用蜂窩式網路通訊」或「住在小房間」，而 'call' 才是「打電話」。
×He wants to cell his old phone.
✓He wants to sell his old phone.
混淆了發音相似的 'cell' 和 'sell'。'cell' 作動詞時沒有「販賣」的意思，'sell' 才是「販賣」。
×The prisoner was celled.
✓The prisoner was put in a cell.
雖然 'cell' 可作動詞表示「關進小牢房」，但此用法較為罕見且正式。在一般口語或寫作中，使用 'put in a cell' 或 'locked in a cell' 更為自然。
×I'll cell you the details.
✓I'll text you the details.
誤將 'cell' 當作「發送手機簡訊」的動詞。正確的動詞是 'text' 或 'send a text (message)'。'cell' 作動詞時，僅在特定上下文中指「使用蜂窩網路」，而非發訊息這個動作。
×He celled from a remote area yesterday.
✓He made a call from a remote area yesterday.
誤用 'cell' 的過去式來表示「打電話」。'cell' 作動詞時，其過去式 'celled' 極少使用，且意思並非「打電話」。表達「打電話」應使用 'call' 的過去式 'called' 或片語 'made a call'。
×The criminal was celled for ten years.
✓The criminal was imprisoned for ten years.
過度延伸 'cell' 的動詞用法。'cell' 作動詞僅指「關進單一牢房」的具體動作，不表示「監禁」這個長期、抽象的狀態或刑罰。表達長期監禁應使用 'imprison', 'jail', 或 'sentenced to...'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Cell"?What are tense/participle forms of "Cell"?
cells(3rd_singular)cell(present_participle)cell(past)cell(past_participle)