1. to prohibit (a child or teenager) from going out as a punishment
禁止（小孩或青少年）外出作為懲罰
My parents grounded me for a week after I came home late.
我晚回家後，父母禁足我一週。
She was grounded for breaking curfew.
她因為違反宵禁而被禁足。
Ground Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
ground
verb
快速理解
What does "Ground" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Ground"?
「ground」作動詞時，主要表示使某物接觸地面、禁止飛行或作為處罰依據。
- 1
使停飛/禁足
EN: to prevent an aircraft from flying or a person from going out
翻譯: 指禁止飛機起飛或限制某人外出，通常作為一種處罰或安全措施。
- 2
使觸地/接地
EN: to force or bring something down to the ground
翻譯: 指使某物（如飛機、風箏）降落或接觸地面，或將電器接地以防觸電。
- 3
基於/以...為依據
EN: to base a decision, argument, or belief on something
翻譯: 指將決定、論點或信念建立在特定事實、理由或原則之上。
- 4
使船擱淺
EN: to cause a ship to touch the sea bottom
翻譯: 指使船隻（通常因意外或低潮）接觸海底而無法移動。
小提醒：注意「ground」作動詞時常以被動語態出現，如「He was grounded for a week.」（他被禁足一週）。其過去式與過去分詞為「grounded」，與名詞「ground」（地面）同形，但與動詞「grind」（磨碎）的過去式「ground」拼寫相同，需根據上下文區分。
發音（How to Pronounce "Ground" in English）
How to pronounce "Ground" in English?"Ground" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Ground" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Ground"?How does "Ground" change by context?
2. to force (an aircraft or pilot) to stay on the ground
使（飛機或飛行員）停飛
The storm grounded all flights at the airport.
暴風雨導致機場所有航班停飛。
The pilot was grounded due to medical reasons.
該飛行員因醫療原因被停飛。
3. to base (a theory, argument, etc.) on something
將（理論、論點等）建立在某基礎上
His research is grounded in extensive fieldwork.
他的研究建立在廣泛的實地考察基礎上。
The decision was grounded on solid evidence.
這個決定是基於確鑿的證據。
4. to connect (an electrical device) to the ground for safety
將（電器）接地以確保安全
Make sure the appliance is properly grounded to prevent electric shock.
務必將電器妥善接地，以防觸電。
The electrician grounded the outlet.
電工將插座接地了。
5. to hit or bounce (a ball) along the ground
使（球）沿地面滾動或彈跳
The batter grounded the ball to the shortstop.
打擊者將球擊向游擊手方向的地滾球。
He grounded a perfect pass to his teammate.
他傳了一個完美的地滾球給隊友。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Ground"?How to make natural sentences with "Ground"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ground + noun | 使…停飛；使…禁足 | The airline grounded all flights due to the typhoon. (颱風來襲，航空公司停飛了所有航班。) |
| ground + someone + for + reason | 因…原因而處罰（某人）禁足 | His parents grounded him for a week for breaking curfew. (他父母因為他違反宵禁而罰他禁足一週。) |
| be/get grounded | （飛機）被停飛；（人）被禁足 | The entire fleet was grounded for safety inspections. (整個機隊因安全檢查而被停飛。) |
| ground + something + in + something | 將…建立在…基礎上；以…為根據 | Her argument is grounded in solid research. (她的論點建立在紮實的研究基礎上。) |
| ground + on + surface | （使）擱淺；（使）觸底 | The ship grounded on a sandbar during low tide. (那艘船在退潮時擱淺在沙洲上。) |
用法說明
How is "Ground" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Ground"?
ground doing vs ground to do
- ground doing 通常用於描述一個已經發生或正在進行的、作為懲罰或紀律處分一部分的具體行為。
- ground to do 則較為少見，但可能出現在表示「為了某個目的而禁足」的語境中，強調禁足的目的或結果。
- 在大多數日常情境中，ground for doing 或 ground someone 後接原因子句更為自然，用來解釋禁足的原因。
- 被動語態 be grounded for doing 是最常見、最標準的用法。 EN: She grounded her son for staying out past curfew. 翻譯: 她因為兒子超過門禁時間回家而禁足他。
EN:The threat of being grounded to study made him focus.
翻譯:為了讓他讀書而禁足的威脅使他專心起來。
總結建議
在表達「因某事而禁足某人」時，最標準自然的用法是 ground someone for doing something 或被動式 be grounded for doing something。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Ground" and similar words?How to choose "Ground" vs alternatives?
ground vs land
「ground」通常指使飛機停飛或禁止飛行，作為一種懲罰或安全措施；「land」則指飛機或鳥類的正常降落動作。
ground vs base
「ground」側重於提供基礎、依據或理由，尤其用於理論、論點或決定；「base」則強調以某地、某物或某事作為行動或存在的根據地或起點。
ground vs punish
「ground」特指對青少年的一種懲罰方式，即禁止外出（尤指禁足）；「punish」是懲罰的通用詞，涵蓋各種形式。
口語用法
How is "Ground" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Ground"?
引述
在口語中，當引述或轉述他人要求或命令時，常會使用被動式 "got grounded" 來表示被處罰。 EN: "I can't go out tonight. I got grounded for failing my math test." 翻譯: 「我今晚不能出去。我因為數學考試不及格被禁足了。」
EN:"She said she got grounded because she came home after curfew."
翻譯:「她說她因為過了門禁時間才回家，所以被禁足了。」
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，會用 "grounded" 來形容一個人腳踏實地、沉穩可靠，帶有正面讚許的語氣。 EN: "Even after his big success, he's still so grounded and humble." 翻譯: 「即使他取得了巨大的成功，他依然非常腳踏實地且謙虛。」
EN:"I really appreciate her advice. She's the most grounded person I know."
翻譯:「我真的很感謝她的建議。她是我認識的人中最沉穩可靠的。」
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用 "grounding" 或 "grounded in" 作為短暫停頓，引出解釋或理由。 EN: "My approach is... grounded in years of practical experience." 翻譯: 「我的方法是…基於多年的實務經驗。」
EN:"The decision was difficult, but it was... grounded in what we believed was right."
翻譯:「這個決定很困難，但它是…基於我們認為是對的事情。」
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業文件中，應避免使用 "got grounded" 這類口語被動式，建議改用 "was grounded" 或 "subjected to grounding"。描述「沉穩」時，也宜使用更正式的詞彙如 "level-headed" 或 "down-to-earth"，而非直接使用口語的 "grounded"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Ground"?What fixed phrases with "Ground" should I remember?
ground to a halt
ground to a halt
（活動、進程等）逐漸停止，陷入停頓
ground down
ground down
使…逐漸磨損；使…精疲力竭
ground in
ground in
使…牢固確立；使…紮根於
ground out
ground out
（棒球）擊出滾地球出局；艱難地完成
well grounded
well grounded
基礎紮實的；有充分根據的
ground oneself
ground oneself
讓自己穩定下來；使自己腳踏實地
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Ground"?Which "Ground" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The plane was grounded because of bad weather.
✓The plane was grounded due to bad weather.
雖然 'because of' 和 'due to' 都表示原因，但在正式書面語中，'due to' 更常用於描述事件或情況的直接原因，特別是在被動語態中。'grounded' 作為動詞時，常與 'due to' 搭配表示停飛的原因。
×My parents grounded me to watch TV for a week.
✓My parents grounded me from watching TV for a week.
動詞 'ground'（禁足）表示剝奪某項權利或活動時，應使用介系詞 'from' 來連接被禁止的活動，而不是 'to'。'to' 在此會造成語意錯誤。
×The theory is well grounded on extensive research.
✓The theory is well grounded in extensive research.
當 'grounded' 作為形容詞，表示「有牢固基礎的」時，其後應接介系詞 'in' 來引導基礎的來源或依據，而不是 'on'。'on' 通常用於更具體的支撐。
×The pilot grounds the aircraft safely.
✓The pilot grounded the aircraft safely.
動詞 'ground' 在表示「使停飛」或「使擱淺」時，其過去式和過去分詞均為 'grounded'，屬於規則變化。不應使用 'grounds' 作為過去式，那是第三人稱單數現在式或名詞複數。
×They ground the coffee beans every morning. (intending to mean 'they punish by confinement')
✓They ground their son every weekend. (context: as punishment)
動詞 'ground' 有兩個主要意思：1) 磨碎（過去式 ground）；2) 禁足（過去式 grounded）。學習者常混淆兩者的過去式。表示「禁足」時，過去式必須是 'grounded'，發音也不同。
×The electrical appliance must be grounding for safety.
✓The electrical appliance must be grounded for safety.
在電工術語中，'ground' 表示「接地」。其被動語態（表示必須被接地）應使用過去分詞 'grounded' 構成。'grounding' 是現在分詞或動名詞，表示正在接地或接地這個動作本身，不適用於此靜態要求。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Ground"?What are tense/participle forms of "Ground"?
grounds(3rd_singular)grounding(present_participle)grounded(past)grounded(past_participle)