1. to hang or swing loosely
懸掛或鬆散地搖晃
The keys dangled from the hook by the door.
鑰匙懸掛在門邊的鉤子上搖晃。
A loose thread was dangling from his shirt sleeve.
一根鬆脫的線頭從他的襯衫袖口垂下來。
Dangle Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
dangle
verb
快速理解
What does "Dangle" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Dangle"?
指某物懸掛著、垂吊著，或為吸引注意而展示某物。
- 1
懸掛擺動
EN: to hang or swing loosely
翻譯: 懸掛或鬆散地擺動
- 2
展示引誘
EN: to offer something attractive to get attention or persuade
翻譯: 展示有吸引力的事物以獲得注意或說服他人
- 3
不確定狀態
EN: to be in an uncertain or pending situation
翻譯: 處於不確定或懸而未決的狀態
小提醒：注意 'dangle' 除了具體的「懸掛」動作，也常用於比喻「用好處引誘」或「處於不確定狀態」，後兩者容易忽略。
發音（How to Pronounce "Dangle" in English）
How to pronounce "Dangle" in English?"Dangle" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Dangle" from YouTube Videos
Steven Strogatz: How things in nature tend to sync up
TED
“Interviewer. Well, it's certainly going now. AM. It doesn't have to be a real dangle, Just walk, It starts to go.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Dangle"?How does "Dangle" change by context?
2. to hold or offer something tempting to someone
用誘人的事物吸引或引誘某人
The company dangled a large bonus in front of him to get him to stay.
公司用一筆豐厚的獎金來引誘他留下。
He dangled the possibility of a promotion to keep her motivated.
他提出升職的可能性來激勵她。
3. to be in an uncertain or dependent position
處於不確定或依賴他人的狀態
The future of the project dangles by a thread.
這個專案的未來岌岌可危。
He felt like he was dangling, waiting for their final decision.
他感覺自己懸在半空，等待他們的最終決定。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Dangle"?How to make natural sentences with "Dangle"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| dangle + object | 使…懸掛著 | He dangled the keys in front of the baby. (他把鑰匙在嬰兒面前晃來晃去。) |
| dangle + object + prepositional phrase | 將…懸掛在… | She dangled her feet in the cool water. (她把雙腳懸在清涼的水中。) |
| dangle + intransitive | 懸掛著，垂著 | A loose wire was dangling from the ceiling. (一條鬆脫的電線從天花板上垂下來。) |
| dangle + object + in front of + someone | 用…引誘某人 | The manager dangled a promotion in front of him. (經理用升職的機會來引誘他。) |
| have something dangling | 有某物懸掛著 | The old sign had a broken chain dangling. (舊招牌上有一條斷掉的鏈子懸掛著。) |
用法說明
How is "Dangle" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Dangle"?
dangle something vs dangle from something
- dangle something 強調「使某物懸掛」的動作，主語是主動讓物體懸吊的人或物。
- dangle from something 強調「懸掛於某處」的狀態，主語是懸掛著的物體本身。
- 當主語是人，且手裡拿著東西讓它晃動時，通常用 dangle something。
- 當描述物體懸掛在某個支點（如鉤子、繩子、邊緣）下方時，通常用 dangle from something。 EN: The child dangled the toy over the edge of the crib. 翻譯: 小孩把玩具懸在嬰兒床的邊緣晃來晃去。
EN:The keys dangled from a hook by the door.
翻譯:鑰匙懸掛在門邊的鉤子上。
EN:She dangled her feet in the cool water.
翻譯:她把雙腳懸在清涼的水中晃動。
EN:A ripe fruit dangled from the branch.
翻譯:一顆成熟的果實懸掛在樹枝上。
總結建議
描述「主動讓某物懸垂晃動」用 dangle + 受詞，描述「物體自身懸掛於某處」則用 dangle from + 地點。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Dangle" and similar words?How to choose "Dangle" vs alternatives?
dangle vs hang
「dangle」強調懸掛物體可以自由晃動或搖擺，通常只用細線或繩子支撐一端；「hang」則泛指將物體固定在高處，可以是靜止的，支撐方式也更廣泛。
dangle vs swing
「dangle」指物體因重力下垂並可能輕微晃動；「swing」則強調有規律地、幅度較大地來回擺動，通常有支點。
dangle vs droop
「dangle」是物體被懸掛而垂下；「droop」則是物體因自身重量、疲軟或無力而鬆弛、彎曲或下垂，通常不是被刻意懸掛的。
口語用法
How is "Dangle" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Dangle"?
引述
在轉述他人話語或想法時，用來表示某個誘人的提議或可能性被提出來。 EN: He dangled the idea of a promotion in front of me during the chat. 翻譯: 他在聊天時，把升職的念頭在我面前晃了一下。
EN:My friend keeps dangling the possibility of a free trip if I help him out.
翻譯:我朋友一直暗示，如果我幫他，就有可能得到一趟免費旅行。
語氣強調
用於強調某物懸而未決、搖搖欲墜的狀態，常帶有戲劇化或警告的語氣。 EN: Don't leave your keys dangling out of your pocket like that! 翻譯: 別讓你的鑰匙那樣吊在口袋外面啦！
EN:Her future at the company is just dangling by a thread after that mistake.
翻譯:犯了那個錯之後，她在公司的前途簡直是岌岌可危。
停頓填充
在思考下一句話時，作為口語填充詞，描述一個懸掛的物理動作來爭取時間。 EN: So I was like... (dangling my leg)... and then I decided to leave. 翻譯: 我就好像…（晃著我的腿）…然後就決定離開了。
EN:The situation was... you know... dangling... and nobody knew what to do.
翻譯:當時的情況就是…你知道的…懸在那裡…沒人知道該怎麼辦。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "dangle" 用於上述口語中的停頓填充或過於隨意的引述用法。其「懸掛」或「使不穩定」的本義較為適合，例如 "the modifier dangles"（修飾語懸垂）。口語中戲劇化的強調用法在正式文體中可能顯得不夠精確。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Dangle"?What fixed phrases with "Dangle" should I remember?
dangle something before someone
verb + object + before + person
用某物引誘或誘惑某人
dangle over
verb + preposition
懸掛在…上方；威脅著
dangle from
verb + preposition
從…懸垂下來
dangle off
verb + preposition/adverb
懸掛在…邊緣
dangle a carrot (before someone)
verb + object (idiom)
提出誘人的條件（引誘某人）
dangle by a thread
verb + prepositional phrase (idiom)
岌岌可危；命懸一線
dangle loosely
verb + adverb
鬆弛地懸垂著
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Dangle"?Which "Dangle" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The keys are dangled on the hook.
✓The keys are dangling from the hook.
使用 'dangle' 時，通常搭配介系詞 'from' 來表示懸掛的來源或支點，而不是 'on'。'dangle from' 強調懸掛物體是從某處垂下的狀態。
×He dangled the toy in front the baby.
✓He dangled the toy in front of the baby.
片語 'in front of' 是一個固定搭配，表示『在...前面』，不能省略 'of'。這是學習者常犯的介系詞錯誤。
×Her legs dangled when she sat on the high stool.
✓Her legs dangled as she sat on the high stool.
描述兩個同時發生的狀態或動作時，使用連接詞 'as'、'while' 或分詞結構比 'when' 更自然。'when' 通常用於指特定時間點或事件。
×I saw a spider dangle down from the corner.
✓I saw a spider dangling down from the corner.
在感官動詞（如 see, watch, notice）後描述正在進行的動作或狀態時，應使用現在分詞（V-ing）形式，而不是原形動詞。原形動詞通常用於描述完整的動作或事實。
×The promise of a bonus was dangled to the employees.
✓The promise of a bonus was dangled in front of the employees.
當 'dangle' 用於比喻『用（好處）引誘某人』時，常見的搭配是 'dangle something in front of someone' 或 'dangle something before someone'。單獨使用 'to' 並不正確。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Dangle"?What are tense/participle forms of "Dangle"?
dangles(3rd_singular)dangling(present_participle)dangled(past)dangled(past_participle)