1. to catch or attach something with a hook
用鉤子鉤住或掛住
He hooked the fish and reeled it in.
他鉤住了魚，然後把它捲上來。
Hook your bag onto the back of the chair.
把你的包包掛在椅背上。
Hook Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
hook
verb
快速理解
What does "Hook" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Hook"?
「hook」作為動詞，主要指用鉤子固定或吸引，延伸出連接、使上癮等意思。
- 1
用鉤子固定
EN: to fasten or catch something with a hook
翻譯: 用鉤子固定或鉤住某物
- 2
吸引注意
EN: to attract and hold someone's interest
翻譯: 吸引並抓住某人的興趣
- 3
連接裝置
EN: to connect a device or system
翻譯: 連接裝置或系統
- 4
使上癮
EN: to make someone addicted to something
翻譯: 使某人對某事物上癮
小提醒：「hook up」在口語中常指「連接」或「約會」，需根據上下文判斷。
發音（How to Pronounce "Hook" in English）
How to pronounce "Hook" in English?"Hook" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Hook" from YouTube Videos
The strange politics of disgust | David Pizarro
TED
“so, rather than asking people how easily disgusted they are, they hook people up to physiological measures, in this case skin conductance, And what they've demonstrated is that people who report being more politically conservative are also more physiologically aroused when you show them disgusting images like the ones that I showed you.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Hook"?How does "Hook" change by context?
2. to bend something into a curved or angular shape
使彎曲成鉤狀
He hooked his finger to signal me to come closer.
他彎起手指，示意我靠近一點。
The road hooks sharply to the left up ahead.
前方的道路突然向左急彎。
3. to succeed in attracting or interesting someone
成功吸引或引起興趣
The catchy melody hooked listeners from the first note.
那首旋律朗朗上口的歌，從第一個音符就抓住了聽眾。
The first chapter of the book hooked me immediately.
這本書的第一章立刻就把我吸引住了。
4. to connect or link something, especially electronically
連接或連結（尤指電子設備）
We need to hook up the printer to the new computer.
我們需要把印表機連接到新電腦上。
The studio is hooked into the main sound system.
這個錄音室已連接到主音響系統。
5. to hit or throw a ball in a curved path (in sports)
（體育運動中）擊出或投出弧線球
The golfer hooked the ball into the rough.
高爾夫球手把球打出一個左曲球，飛進了長草區。
The pitcher hooked a curveball past the batter.
投手投出一記弧線球，讓打擊手揮棒落空。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Hook"?How to make natural sentences with "Hook"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| hook + noun | 用鉤子掛住某物 | He hooked the rug over the nail. (他把地毯掛在了釘子上。) |
| hook + noun + preposition + noun | 將某物鉤在/掛在某處 | She hooked her bag over the chair. (她把包包掛在了椅子上。) |
| hook + noun + together | 將某物鉤在一起 | They hooked the trailers together. (他們把拖車鉤在了一起。) |
| be/get hooked on + noun | 對...上癮；沉迷於... | He got hooked on video games. (他對電子遊戲上癮了。) |
| hook + up + noun | 連接（設備） | Can you help me hook up the printer? (你能幫我連接印表機嗎？) |
| hook + up + with + noun | 與...會面或聯繫 | Let's hook up for coffee next week. (我們下週約個時間喝咖啡吧。) |
用法說明
How is "Hook" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Hook"?
hook up with vs hook up to
- hook up with + 人/團體 通常指與某人見面、會合或建立聯繫，尤其帶有社交或非正式合作的意味。
- hook up to + 設備/系統 則是指將某物（通常是電子設備或機械）連接、接通到另一個系統或電源上。
- 兩者的核心區別在於：
with用於有生命的對象（人或團體），強調關係；to用於無生命的對象（機器、網路），強調物理或功能上的連接。
對比範例： EN: Let's hook up with the marketing team to discuss the plan. 翻譯: 我們和行銷團隊碰個頭，討論一下這個計劃吧。
EN:You need to hook up the printer to the computer with this cable.
翻譯:你需要用這條線把印表機連接到電腦上。
總結建議
記住口訣：與人相會用 with，接上設備用 to。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Hook" and similar words?How to choose "Hook" vs alternatives?
hook vs attach
「hook」強調用鉤子或彎曲物體固定，動作更具體；「attach」泛指連接、附上，方式更廣泛。
hook vs catch
「hook」是用鉤狀物主動去勾取；「catch」是接住或攔截移動中的物體，或被動地卡住。
hook vs connect
「hook」指物理上以鉤掛方式連結，常是暫時或簡單的；「connect」指建立連結或關聯，含義更抽象和廣泛。
口語用法
How is "Hook" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Hook"?
引述
在對話中，有時會用 "hook" 來引述或重述別人剛說過的話，表示「你剛剛說的是...」。 EN: So what you're saying is, we just need to hook a new client by Friday? 翻譯: 所以你的意思是，我們只需要在週五前釣到一個新客戶？
EN:Let me get this straight—you want to hook up the old printer again?
翻譯:讓我搞清楚—你是想把那台舊印表機再接上？
語氣強調
在非正式口語中，"hook" 常與 "up" 或 "me" 等詞連用，帶有隨性、輕鬆的語氣，強調連接或安排的動作。 EN: Just hook me up with the details later, okay? 翻譯: 晚點再把細節傳給我就好，行嗎？
EN:We should totally hook up for coffee next week.
翻譯:我們下週一定得約出來喝杯咖啡。
停頓填充
在思考下一句話時，有時會用 "hook" 相關的短語作為填充詞，尤其是談論計劃或技術操作時。 EN: The next step is to, uh, hook into the main server. 翻譯: 下一步是，呃，連接到主伺服器。
EN:I was trying to, you know, hook everything together before the demo.
翻譯:我當時正試著，你知道的，在演示前把所有東西都接起來。
正式書寫注意：上述口語用法（尤其是作為填充詞或隨性邀約）在正式報告、學術論文或商業提案中應避免使用，應改用更精確、專業的動詞，如 "connect"、"attach"、"schedule a meeting" 等。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Hook"?What fixed phrases with "Hook" should I remember?
hook up
hook up (with someone)
連接；與某人見面或建立關係（尤指浪漫或性關係）
hook into
hook into (something)
連接到；接入（系統、網絡等）
get hooked on
get hooked on (something)
對...上癮；沉迷於
hook a fish
hook a fish
釣到魚（字面意思）
hook the audience
hook the audience
吸引觀眾的注意力
hook your arm
hook your arm (around/through something)
用胳膊勾住
off the hook
be/let someone off the hook
免除責任；脫身
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Hook"?Which "Hook" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I hooked the fish on the line.
✓I hooked the fish with the line. / I hooked the fish.
「hook」作為動詞時，物件（魚）是直接賓語，而工具（魚鉤或魚線）通常用介系詞「with」引出，或用「on」表示魚被鉤住的狀態（如：The fish was hooked on the line）。原句的「on the line」容易造成語意混淆。
×She hooked her bag on the chair.
✓She hung her bag on the chair. / She hooked her bag over the chair.
雖然「hook」有「掛」的意思，但通常指用鉤子或彎曲的物體「鉤住、掛住」。一般將包包「掛」在椅背上，更常見的動詞是「hang」。若使用「hook」，常會搭配「over」來強調用鉤狀部位（如提把）掛住的動作。
×The movie hooked me to watch until the end.
✓The movie hooked me, so I watched until the end. / The movie hooked me, and I watched until the end.
「hook someone」意思是「吸引住某人、讓某人著迷」，它本身是一個及物動詞片語，後面不直接接「to + 動詞」來表示結果。正確用法是使用連接詞（如 so, and）連接兩個子句，或使用其他結構（如 enough to）。
×We need to hook the system together.
✓We need to connect/link the systems together.
「hook」在非實體比喻中，雖有「連接」之意（如 hook up），但通常用於較不正式或指特定方式的連接（如用鉤子連接、電話接通、人或設備配對）。泛指將系統「連接」或「連結」在一起，更常用「connect」或「link」。
×He hooked his finger for me to come.
✓He crooked his finger, gesturing for me to come. / He beckoned me with a hooked finger.
「hook」描述手指呈鉤狀的「狀態」。而「彎曲手指示意某人過來」這個「動作」，更地道的說法是「crook one's finger」或「beckon」。原句文法雖可理解，但不自然。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Hook"?What are tense/participle forms of "Hook"?
hooks(3rd_singular)hooking(present_participle)hooked(past)hooked(past_participle)