Layer Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

layer

verb

快速理解

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

「layer」作為動詞,主要指將某物分層或堆疊放置。

  1. 1

    分層放置

    EN: to arrange or place something in layers

    翻譯: 將某物分層排列或放置

  2. 2

    堆疊

    EN: to stack or pile things on top of each other

    翻譯: 將物品層層堆疊起來

  3. 3

    分層處理(如頭髮)

    EN: to cut hair in overlapping layers

    翻譯: 將頭髮剪成有層次感的樣式

小提醒:注意「layer」作動詞時,通常需要搭配介系詞(如 with, on)來表達「用...分層」或「在...上分層」。例如 "Layer the cake with cream."

發音(How to Pronounce "Layer" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to arrange or place something in layers

將某物分層排列或放置

Layer the lasagna sheets with the meat sauce and cheese.

將千層麵皮與肉醬和起司分層鋪疊。

She carefully layered the different colored sands in the glass bottle.

她小心地將不同顏色的沙子分層鋪在玻璃瓶裡。

2. to cut hair so that different lengths create a textured effect

將頭髮剪出不同長度以創造層次感

The stylist layered her hair to add volume and movement.

髮型師將她的頭髮剪出層次,以增加蓬鬆感和動感。

He asked for a layered cut to make his thick hair more manageable.

他要求剪個有層次的髮型,讓他濃密的頭髮更好打理。

3. to add or apply something in successive stages or levels

分階段或分層次地添加或應用某物

The artist layered multiple coats of paint to achieve a rich texture.

藝術家塗上多層顏料以達到豐富的質感。

You need to layer the flavors in a stew by adding ingredients at different times.

你需要分時段加入食材,才能讓燉菜的風味有層次。

4. to wear multiple pieces of clothing on top of each other

穿著多件衣物,一件套一件

In autumn, it's best to layer your clothing for changing temperatures.

在秋天,最好採用洋蔥式穿法來應對多變的氣溫。

She layered a tank top under her shirt and added a cardigan on top.

她在襯衫下穿了一件背心,外面再加一件開襟衫。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Layer"?How to make natural sentences with "Layer"?
PatternMeaningExample
layer + noun將某物分層放置She will layer the lasagna with cheese and sauce. (她會將起司和醬料分層鋪在千層麵裡。)
layer + noun + with + noun用某物將某物分層The baker layered the cake with cream and fruit. (糕點師用奶油和水果將蛋糕做成多層。)
be layered被分層、呈層狀The rock formations are beautifully layered. (這些岩層呈現出美麗的層次。)
layer + on + noun將某物一層層塗抹或鋪在...上He carefully layered on another coat of paint. (他小心翼翼地又塗上了一層油漆。)
layer + noun + over/under + noun將某物分層鋪在另一物之上/之下Layer the potatoes over the meat in the dish. (將馬鈴薯分層鋪在盤中的肉上面。)

用法說明

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

layer vs layer out

  • layer 作為動詞,核心意思是「將...分層放置」或「形成層次」,強調的是堆疊或分層的動作本身。
  • layer out 則是一個短語動詞,意思是「攤開、鋪開、展示」,尤其指將物品平鋪開來以便查看或使用,強調從緊密狀態到展開狀態的變化。
  • 簡單來說,layer 是向上或向內堆疊(垂直或重疊概念),而 layer out 是向外攤平(水平展開概念)。 EN: She learned how to layer different fabrics to create texture in her design. 翻譯: 她學會了如何將不同的布料分層疊加以在設計中創造質感。

EN:Please layer out all the documents on the table so we can review them.

翻譯:請把所有文件在桌上攤開,以便我們審查。

EN:The chef will layer the pasta, sauce, and cheese in the dish.

翻譯:主廚會將麵、醬汁和起司在盤中分層鋪放。

EN:He layered out the map on the hood of the car to plan the route.

翻譯:他把地圖攤在汽車引擎蓋上來規劃路線。

總結建議

表達「分層堆疊」時用 layer,需要表達「攤開鋪平」時則用 layer out

易混淆對比

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

layer vs stack

「layer」強調將材料或物品分層放置,通常有重疊或覆蓋的意涵;「stack」則強調將同類物品整齊地堆疊起來,通常指垂直堆放。

layer vs cover

「layer」指分層放置或塗抹,形成多層結構;「cover」則指完全覆蓋表面,可能只有一層。

layer vs arrange

「layer」特指以層次方式放置,通常有重疊;「arrange」泛指整理或佈置,方式更廣泛。

口語用法

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

引述

在轉述他人意見或描述某種常見做法時,常用來緩和語氣,表示這不是說話者自己的原創觀點。 EN: And then she was like, "You just need to layer the flavors." 翻譯: 然後她就說:「你只需要把味道一層一層疊上去。」

EN:People always say you should layer your clothing in this weather.

翻譯:大家總是說這種天氣你應該要「洋蔥式穿搭」。

語氣強調

重複使用或與其他詞組合,以強調「逐步」、「一層一層」的過程或精細度。 EN: No, you have to layer it, layer it, and then layer it again for it to hold. 翻譯: 不對,你必須要一層、一層、再上一層,它才會固定。

EN:It's all about the layering—of textures, colors, and sounds.

翻譯:這完全關乎於質地、顏色和聲音的「層次堆疊」。

停頓填充

在思考如何解釋一個多步驟過程時,用作暫時的填充詞,帶出後續的具體說明。 EN: The technique is to... layer... you know, add one thin coat at a time. 翻譯: 這個技巧是要…一層一層…你知道的,就是每次加上薄薄一層。

EN:You start by... um, layering... okay, first the sauce, then the cheese.

翻譯:你從…嗯,分層…好,先放醬汁,然後放起司。

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將「layer」用作口語中的停頓填充詞,或過於隨意的重複以強調語氣。應使用更精確的動詞(如「stack」、「apply successively」、「arrange in tiers」)或直接描述過程,以保持文章的嚴謹與流暢。

常見短語

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

layer on

layer something on

一層層地塗抹、添加或堆疊;比喻性地增加(情感、效果等)

layer up

layer up

穿上多層衣物以保暖

layer with

layer something with something

用某物覆蓋或夾在某物之間形成層次

layer over

layer something over something

將某物覆蓋或鋪在另一物之上

layer in

layer something in

在過程中逐步加入(成分、元素、資訊等)

finely layer

finely layer something

非常精細或薄地分層

常見錯誤

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

×I layered on my clothes.

I layered my clothes.

作為及物動詞時,'layer' 後面直接接名詞,不需要加 'on'。'Layer on' 通常用於描述將某物塗抹或堆疊在另一物之上,且常與 'top of' 等片語連用。

×I need to layer up my clothes because it's cold.

I need to layer my clothes because it's cold.

雖然 'layer up' 在口語中偶爾出現,但標準用法中,'layer' 作為動詞時,直接表示「分層穿著」或「堆疊」,不需要加 'up'。'Layer up' 並非正式或標準的動詞片語。

×She layered the wall by paint.

She layered paint on the wall.

表達「將某物分層塗抹/鋪設在另一物上」時,正確的結構是 'layer [材料] on [表面]' 或 'layer [表面] with [材料]'。使用 'by' 來表示施動者是錯誤的,因為這裡的動作是主動施加,而非被動。

×This cake has three layers. Can you layer it?

This cake has three layers. Can you slice it?

'Layer' 作為動詞,意思是「堆疊成層」或「分層放置」,而不是「切開」或「分成幾份」。對於已經是多層的蛋糕,要表達「切開」應該使用 'slice' 或 'cut'。

×The geologist found a new layer of rock. It was layered thousands years ago.

The geologist found a new layer of rock. It was formed thousands of years ago.

動詞 'layer' 通常描述一個有意識的、逐步堆疊的動作。地質岩層的形成是一個漫長的自然過程,通常不使用 'was layered' 這種被動語態來描述。應使用 'was formed', 'was deposited', 或 'was created' 等詞。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Layer"?What are tense/participle forms of "Layer"?
layers(3rd_singular)layering(present_participle)layered(past)layered(past_participle)