Counterclockwise Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

counterclockwise

adverb

快速理解

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

描述與時鐘指針轉動方向相反的運動或旋轉。

  1. 1

    方向描述

    EN: in the opposite direction to the movement of the hands of a clock

    翻譯: 與時鐘指針移動方向相反

  2. 2

    旋轉運動

    EN: rotating or moving in a leftward circular direction

    翻譯: 向左旋轉或移動的圓形方向

  3. 3

    特定領域用法

    EN: used in mathematics, physics, and engineering to describe angular direction

    翻譯: 用於數學、物理和工程學中描述角方向

小提醒:在英式英語中,更常使用 "anticlockwise" 來表達相同的意思。

發音(How to Pronounce "Counterclockwise" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Counterclockwise" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. in the opposite direction to the movement of the hands of a clock

逆時針方向地

Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen it.

逆時針方向轉動旋鈕來鬆開它。

The dancers moved counterclockwise around the circle.

舞者們繞著圓圈逆時針方向移動。

2. in a direction that is the reverse of the usual or expected rotational direction

以與通常或預期旋轉方向相反的方式

To open this type of valve, you must twist it counterclockwise.

要打開這種閥門,你必須逆時針方向扭轉它。

The hurricane's winds were spinning counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

在北半球,颶風的風是逆時針方向旋轉的。

3. moving or oriented in the opposite direction to the movement of the hands of a clock

逆時針方向的

Make a counterclockwise loop with the rope.

用繩子做一個逆時針方向的圈。

The counterclockwise rotation of the propeller was unusual for that aircraft model.

螺旋槳的逆時針旋轉對於那種飛機型號來說是不尋常的。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Counterclockwise"?How to make natural sentences with "Counterclockwise"?
PatternMeaningExample
move + counterclockwise逆時針方向移動The gears must move counterclockwise to engage properly. (齒輪必須逆時針方向轉動才能正確咬合。)
turn + counterclockwise逆時針方向轉動To loosen the bolt, turn it counterclockwise. (要鬆開螺栓,請將其逆時針轉動。)
rotate + counterclockwise逆時針方向旋轉The fan rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front. (從正面看,風扇是逆時針旋轉的。)
spin + counterclockwise逆時針方向旋轉The dancer began to spin counterclockwise across the stage. (舞者開始在舞台上逆時針旋轉。)
go + counterclockwise逆時針方向行進/轉動The players passed the ball counterclockwise around the circle. (玩家們繞著圓圈逆時針方向傳球。)

用法說明

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

counterclockwise vs. anticlockwise

  • counterclockwise 是美式英語(AmE)的標準用法,在北美地區最為常見。
  • anticlockwise 是英式英語(BrE)的標準用法,在英國、澳洲等英聯邦國家較為普遍。
  • 兩者意思完全相同,都指「逆時針方向」。在科技、數學或國際標準文件中,counterclockwise 的使用可能更為廣泛。
  • 選擇哪一個取決於你的讀者或對話者所使用的英語變體。

對比例句: EN: Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen it. 翻譯: 逆時針轉動旋鈕來鬆開它。

EN:In the UK, you would typically say "turn it anticlockwise".

翻譯:在英國,你通常會說「逆時針轉動它」。

總結建議

在國際或學術場合建議使用 counterclockwise,若與英式英語使用者溝通則可使用 anticlockwise,兩者皆正確無誤。

易混淆對比

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

counterclockwise vs clockwise

「counterclockwise」與「clockwise」是描述旋轉方向的相反詞。前者指逆時針方向,後者指順時針方向。

counterclockwise vs anticlockwise

「counterclockwise」與「anticlockwise」都表示「逆時針方向」,但前者是美式英語,後者是英式英語。

counterclockwise vs left

「counterclockwise」描述旋轉方向,而「left」描述靜態方位或線性移動方向,兩者概念不同。

口語用法

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

引述

在重複或引述他人指令或描述時使用,使對話更自然。 EN: "So you turn it counterclockwise?" she asked, double-checking. 翻譯: 「所以你是把它逆時針轉?」她再次確認道。

EN:He said, "Just unscrew it counterclockwise," and walked away.

翻譯:他說:「逆時針方向把它轉開就行,」然後就走開了。

語氣強調

用於強調方向,常與手勢或重音搭配,以澄清或糾正。 EN: No, the other way! Counterclockwise! 翻譯: 不對,是另一邊!逆時針方向!

EN:You have to twist it counterclockwise, not clockwise.

翻譯:你必須逆時針扭轉它,不是順時針。

停頓填充

在解釋步驟時,作為短暫停頓後的補充說明,幫助聽者理解。 EN: First, you loosen the bolt... counterclockwise, of course. 翻譯: 首先,你鬆開螺栓…當然是逆時針方向。

EN:The fan rotates... um, counterclockwise when viewed from this side.

翻譯:這個風扇是朝…呃,從這邊看是逆時針旋轉的。

正式寫作注意:在正式報告或技術文件中,建議使用更精確的術語,如「逆時針方向 (counterclockwise direction)」或「以逆時針方向旋轉 (rotate in a counterclockwise direction)」,並避免使用口語中的停頓填充詞。

常見短語

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

rotate counterclockwise

verb + counterclockwise

逆時針方向旋轉

move counterclockwise

verb + counterclockwise

逆時針方向移動

turn counterclockwise

verb + counterclockwise

逆時針方向轉動

spin counterclockwise

verb + counterclockwise

逆時針方向旋轉/自轉

in a counterclockwise direction

in a + counterclockwise + direction

以逆時針方向

flow counterclockwise

verb + counterclockwise

逆時針方向流動

unscrew counterclockwise

verb + counterclockwise

逆時針方向旋出/擰開

常見錯誤

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

×Turn the knob in a counterclockwise direction.

Turn the knob counterclockwise.

雖然 'counterclockwise direction' 在語法上沒有錯誤,但母語者通常會省略 'direction',直接使用副詞 'counterclockwise' 來描述動作方向,這樣更簡潔自然。

×Turn the screw counter clockwise.

Turn the screw counterclockwise.

'Counterclockwise' 是一個單字,中間沒有空格或連字號。分開寫成 'counter clockwise' 是常見的拼寫錯誤。

×The wheel turns to counterclockwise.

The wheel turns counterclockwise.

副詞 'counterclockwise' 直接修飾動詞,描述轉動的方式,前面不需要介系詞 'to'。加上 'to' 是受中文「往...方向」結構影響的錯誤。

×To tighten, turn it counterclockwise.

To tighten, turn it clockwise.

這是一個語義相反的錯誤。在大多數標準螺紋(右旋螺紋)中,順時針(clockwise)旋轉是鎖緊,逆時針(counterclockwise)旋轉是鬆開。學習者常混淆這兩個方向與動作的對應關係。

×You should counterclockwise turn the handle.

You should turn the handle counterclockwise.

副詞 'counterclockwise' 通常放在動詞片語之後,或句末,用來描述動作進行的方向。將其放在動詞 'turn' 之前是錯誤的詞序。

詞形變化

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