1. to push or hit with the chest
用胸部推或撞擊
The soccer player chested the ball down before passing it.
那位足球運動員先用胸部將球卸下，然後才傳球。
He chested the defender aside to get to the ball.
他用胸部將防守球員撞開以搶到球。
Chest Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
chest
verb
快速理解
What does "Chest" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Chest"?
「chest」作為動詞較為罕見，主要用於特定運動或動作情境。
- 1
運動動作
EN: to chest the ball (in soccer)
翻譯: （足球中）用胸部停球或控球。
- 2
放置於箱中
EN: to chest something away
翻譯: 將某物放入箱子或櫃中收納。
- 3
挺胸面對
EN: to chest up to a challenge
翻譯: 挺起胸膛面對挑戰，表現出勇敢或對抗的姿態。
小提醒：「chest」作動詞的用法非常有限且高度依賴上下文，多數情況下名詞用法（胸部、箱子）更為常見。在一般對話中應避免隨意將「chest」當動詞使用，除非在特定運動（如足球）或固定片語中。
發音（How to Pronounce "Chest" in English）
How to pronounce "Chest" in English?"Chest" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Chest" from YouTube Videos
Steven Addis: A father-daughter bond, one photo at a time
TED
“She said she remembers her heart bursting out of her chest when she saw that place for the very first time nine years earlier.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Chest"?How does "Chest" change by context?
2. to store or place something in a chest
將某物存放或置於箱子中
She carefully chested away her grandmother's precious jewelry.
她小心翼翼地將祖母的珍貴珠寶收進箱子裡。
The treasure was chested and buried for safekeeping.
寶物被裝箱後埋藏起來以妥善保管。
3. to puff out one's chest in a show of pride or defiance
挺起胸膛以示驕傲或挑釁
The soldier chested himself proudly as he received the medal.
士兵在接受勳章時驕傲地挺起胸膛。
He chested up to his opponent, refusing to back down.
他挺起胸膛面對對手，拒絕退讓。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Chest"?How to make natural sentences with "Chest"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| chest + noun (e.g., chest pain, chest hair) | 表示與胸部相關的... | He complained of severe chest pain. (他抱怨胸部劇痛。) |
| chest + of + noun (e.g., chest of drawers) | 表示一種箱子或櫃子，內裝... | She kept her clothes in an antique chest of drawers. (她把衣服放在一個古董衣櫃裡。) |
| get something off one's chest | 傾訴心事；一吐為快 | I need to talk to you and get this off my chest. (我需要和你談談，把這件事說出來。) |
| play/keep one's cards close to one's chest | 守口如瓶；不露聲色 | He's very secretive and always keeps his cards close to his chest. (他非常神秘，總是守口如瓶。) |
| on one's chest | (責任、秘密等)壓在心頭 | He has a lot on his chest after the argument. (爭吵後，他心事重重。) |
用法說明
How is "Chest" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Chest"?
chest (sth.) vs. chest up
- chest (sth.) 通常指將某物（如球）用胸部停住或擋下，是足球等運動中的一個技術動作。
- chest up 作為動詞片語，除了字面上指「挺起胸膛」，更常用來比喻鼓起勇氣、勇敢面對（挑戰或困難）。
- 在運動語境中，chest 作為及物動詞時，後面直接接球（the ball）作為受詞。
- chest up 則是不及物的片語動詞，後面常接
to來引導面對的對象（如責任、對手）。 EN: The striker expertly chested the ball down before volleying it into the net. 翻譯: 前鋒巧妙地用胸部將球卸下，然後凌空抽射入網。
EN:It's time to chest up and take responsibility for your mistakes.
翻譯:是時候鼓起勇氣，為自己的錯誤負責了。
總結建議
在運動中描述停球動作用「chest (the ball)」，而表示鼓起勇氣面對挑戰則用「chest up (to something)」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Chest" and similar words?How to choose "Chest" vs alternatives?
chest vs thrust
「chest」通常指用胸部或身體前部去推擠或頂開，動作較為整體；「thrust」則強調快速、有力地向前刺、推或插入，動作更具針對性與力道。
chest vs push
「chest」特指用胸部進行推擠，是「push」的一種特定方式；「push」是泛指用手、身體或工具施加力量使物體移動，範圍更廣。
chest vs nudge
「chest」的推擠動作通常更明顯、有力；「nudge」則指輕輕地推或碰觸，常帶有提醒或暗示的意味，且不限定使用胸部。
口語用法
How is "Chest" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Chest"?
引述
在口語中，chest 常用來引述或重複他人剛說過的話，表示確認或帶點驚訝。
EN: A: "I think I left my keys in the car." B: "Chest? In the car? Are you sure?"
翻譯: A: "我想我把鑰匙忘在車裡了。" B: "車裡？在車裡？你確定？"
EN:A: "The meeting is at ten." B: "Chest? I thought it was at eleven."
翻譯:A: "會議在十點。" B: 「十點？我以為是十一點。」
語氣強調
作為動詞，chest 在非正式對話中可用來加強語氣，表示用力推開、挺出或承擔某事，常伴隨肢體語言。
EN: He just chested the door open and walked in without knocking.
翻譯: 他就那樣用胸膛頂開門，沒敲門就走了進去。
EN:You've got to chest up to your responsibilities, you can't keep avoiding them.
翻譯:你必須挺起胸膛承擔你的責任，不能一直逃避。
停頓填充
在猶豫或思考時，chest 有時會作為填充詞，類似「嗯…」、「那個…」，尤其在運動或健身相關話題的對話中。
EN: So, for the next exercise, you need to... chest... keep your back straight and push.
翻譯: 所以，下一個動作，你需要…那個…挺胸…保持背部挺直然後推。
EN:How do I improve my posture? Well, you should... chest... try to keep your shoulders back.
翻譯:我該怎麼改善姿勢？嗯，你應該…挺胸…試著把肩膀向後收。
正式書寫注意：以上所有口語用法均不適用於正式書寫、學術論文或商業報告。在正式文體中，chest 應嚴格作為名詞（胸腔、箱子）或標準動詞（如「挺胸面對」）使用，避免將其作為引述詞、語氣詞或填充詞。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Chest"?What fixed phrases with "Chest" should I remember?
chest out
verb phrase
挺起胸膛（常表示驕傲、自信或軍人立正姿勢）
chest up
verb phrase
挺胸（改善姿勢或準備動作）
chest pass
verb + noun (sports)
（籃球等運動中）胸前傳球
chest the ball
verb + noun (sports)
（足球等運動中）用胸部停球或控球
chest-deep
adverb/adjective
深及胸部
go chest to chest
verb phrase
胸貼胸地對峙或爭鬥（常指爭吵或肢體衝突）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Chest"?Which "Chest" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He chested the ball to his teammate.
✓He chested the ball down to his teammate.
在足球術語中，'chest' 作為動詞通常指用胸部將球停下來或控制住，常與 'down' 連用，表示將球停到腳下。單獨使用 'chested' 語意不完整。
×She chested out her feelings.
✓She got something off her chest.
表達『傾訴心事、一吐為快』的慣用語是 'get something off one's chest'，而不是直接將 'chest' 當作動詞使用。'Chest' 作為動詞主要指物理上的胸部動作。
×The soldier chested his medals proudly.
✓The soldier wore his medals proudly on his chest.
'Chest' 作為動詞不表示『佩戴在胸前』。應使用動詞如 'wear', 'pin', 或 'display' 並搭配介系詞片語 'on one's chest' 來描述。
×He chested forward to reach the finish line.
✓He leaned forward / thrust his chest forward to reach the finish line.
描述身體前傾或挺胸向前的動作，不會單獨使用 'chest' 作為動詞。應使用更常見的動詞如 'lean', 'thrust', 或 'push'，並搭配身體部位作為賓語。
×Please chest this important document.
✓Please keep this important document close to your chest.
表達『對某事保密、謹慎保守』的慣用語是 'keep/play something close to one's chest'。不能將 'chest' 單獨作為『保密』的動詞使用。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Chest"?What are tense/participle forms of "Chest"?
chests(3rd_singular)chesting(present_participle)chested(past)chested(past_participle)