1. to expose one's buttocks as a prank or insult
（作為惡作劇或侮辱）露出臀部
The fraternity brothers mooned the passing cars.
兄弟會的成員對經過的車輛露出臀部。
He got in trouble for mooning the audience during the concert.
他因為在演唱會上對觀眾露出臀部而惹上麻煩。
Moon Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
moon
verb
快速理解
What does "Moon" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Moon"?
「moon」作動詞時，主要描述與月亮相關的動作或行為，常用於非正式或詩意的語境中。
- 1
閒晃、發呆
EN: to spend time idly or in a dreamy way
翻譯: 指無所事事地閒晃、發呆或做白日夢，常帶有漫無目的或心不在焉的意味。
- 2
裸露臀部
EN: to expose one's bare buttocks as a joke or insult
翻譯: 一種粗俗的惡作劇或侮辱行為，指故意向他人裸露臀部。
- 3
深情凝望
EN: to gaze or look dreamily or lovingly at someone
翻譯: 指像凝望月亮般，深情地、夢幻地或愛慕地注視著某人。
小提醒：「moon」作動詞時，最常見的含義是「閒晃、發呆」，但第二個意思「裸露臀部」在正式場合或書面語中應避免使用，因其帶有粗俗和不禮貌的色彩。
發音（How to Pronounce "Moon" in English）
How to pronounce "Moon" in English?"Moon" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Moon" from YouTube Videos
Jessica Livingston's Advice For Founders
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“I was so appreciative and I don't know if you can read it back there, but she thankss me for this blog post that I wrote about what stops female Founders, and she's like thank you for being the finger pointing to the moon, and I like, I think I teared up.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Moon"?How does "Moon" change by context?
2. to spend time in a dreamy or listless manner
（夢幻地或無精打采地）虛度光陰，發呆
She spent the afternoon mooning about the house, thinking of her vacation.
她整個下午都在家裡發呆，想著她的假期。
Stop mooning over that old photo album and get some work done.
別再對著那本舊相冊發呆了，去做點事吧。
3. to move or behave in a dreamy, abstracted way
夢遊般地、心不在焉地移動或行事
He mooned through the party, barely speaking to anyone.
他在派對上夢遊般地走動，幾乎沒和任何人說話。
The dancer seemed to moon across the stage, lost in the music.
舞者彷彿夢遊般地在舞台上移動，沉浸在音樂中。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Moon"?How to make natural sentences with "Moon"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| moon + over + someone/something | 痴痴地思念、為…而神傷 | She spent the evening mooning over his old photographs. (她整晚痴痴地看著他的舊照片。) |
| moon + about/around (+ place) | 無精打采地閒晃、漫無目的地遊蕩 | He's just been mooning about the house all day since he lost his job. (自從失業後，他整天就在屋子裡無精打采地閒晃。) |
| moon + at/into + something | 心不在焉地凝視、出神地望著 | The student sat mooning out of the window instead of doing his homework. (那個學生坐著出神地望著窗外，而不是在做功課。) |
| moon + (adverb of manner) | 以某種方式（通常指無精打采、心不在焉地）表現出「moon」的狀態 | Don't just moon sadly in your room; come out and talk to us. (別只是在你房間裡憂傷地發呆，出來和我們聊聊。) |
用法說明
How is "Moon" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Moon"?
moon over vs moon about/around
- moon over 通常指因思念或愛慕某人而顯得心不在焉、神情恍惚。
- moon about 或 moon around 則更泛指漫無目的地閒晃、發呆，不一定與特定人物有關。
- 兩者都描述一種出神、不專注的狀態，但 moon over 強調原因（為某人），而 moon about/around 強調行為本身（無所事事）。
對比例句： EN: Ever since they met, he has been mooning over her photograph. 翻譯: 自從他們相遇後，他就一直對著她的照片發呆思念。
EN:Stop mooning about the house and go find something productive to do.
翻譯:別在房子裡閒晃發呆了，去找點有意義的事情做。
總結建議
表達因思念某人而出神時用 moon over，描述一般無所事事的閒晃發呆則用 moon about/around。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Moon" and similar words?How to choose "Moon" vs alternatives?
moon vs like
「moon」是具體的動作，指無所事事地閒晃或出神地凝視；「like」則是表達喜好或相似性的常用動詞，語意和用法完全不同。
moon vs gaze
「moon」和「gaze」都有凝視的意思，但「moon」帶有出神、心不在焉或痴想的負面或夢幻色彩；「gaze」則是專注、長時間的注視，較為中性。
moon vs loiter
「moon」和「loiter」都指無所事事地待在某處，但「loiter」更常帶有可疑、遊蕩或法律上的負面意涵；「moon」則強調無精打采、夢遊般的狀態。
口語用法
How is "Moon" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Moon"?
引述
用於引述或模仿他人說話時，帶有戲謔或誇張的語氣。 EN: She was like, "I'm going to moon the entire audience," and we all gasped. 翻譯: 她當時就說：「我要對全場觀眾『moon』一下，」我們全都倒抽一口氣。
EN:He goes, "Did you just moon the security camera?" and I couldn't stop laughing.
翻譯:他就說：「你剛剛是對監視器『moon』了嗎？」我笑到停不下來。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，用來強調行為的突然性、荒謬性或挑釁意味。 EN: And then he just mooned the driver behind us for honking! 翻譯: 然後他就因為後面司機按喇叭，直接對人家『moon』了！
EN:I can't believe you mooned the principal during the assembly.
翻譯:我真不敢相信你居然在全校集會時對校長『moon』。
停頓填充
在講述尷尬或搞笑故事時，作為一個委婉或幽默的替代詞，製造停頓效果。 EN: So the party was getting wild, and next thing you know... someone mooned the band. 翻譯: 派對越來越嗨，然後接下來你知道的...有人對樂團『moon』了。
EN:The dare was simple: run across the field and... well, moon the opposing team's mascot.
翻譯:這個大冒險很簡單：跑過球場然後...呃，對敵隊的吉祥物『moon』一下。
正式寫作注意：此動詞含不雅意味，指「裸露臀部」。在正式報告、學術文章或新聞報導中應完全避免使用，或以「裸露臀部 (expose one's buttocks)」、「做出不雅舉動 (make an obscene gesture)」等中性描述替代。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Moon"?What fixed phrases with "Moon" should I remember?
moon over
verb + over
痴痴地想著或渴望著（某人或某物），通常帶有浪漫或感傷的情緒
moon about/around
verb + about/around
無精打采、懶散或悶悶不樂地閒晃
moon at
verb + at
出神地、心不在焉地凝視著（某物或某人）
moon after
verb + after
渴望、思念（通常指某人），帶有憂鬱或感傷的情緒
moon away
verb + away
在空想或懶散中虛度（時間）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Moon"?Which "Moon" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×They mooned.
✓They mooned the bus.
作為動詞時，'moon' 通常需要一個直接受詞（對象），表示向誰展示臀部。若無受詞，語意不完整。
×He looked at the mooning in the sky.
✓He looked at the moon in the sky.
'mooning' 是動名詞（或現在分詞），意指「露臀」的行為，而非天體「月亮」。指天體時應使用名詞 'moon'。
×He mooned to the camera.
✓He mooned at the camera.
動詞 'moon'（露臀）後接對象時，通常使用介系詞 'at'，而非 'to'。'at' 強調動作的指向目標。
×He has mooned the crowd yesterday.
✓He mooned the crowd yesterday.
當有明確的過去時間狀語（如 yesterday）時，應使用簡單過去式 'mooned'，而非現在完成式 'has mooned'。
×She mooned around the house because she loves astronomy.
✓She mooned around the house because she was heartbroken.
片語 'moon around/about' 意指「無精打采、憂鬱地閒晃」，與天文學的「月亮」無關。這是常見的語意混淆。
×The cat mooned over the sofa.
✓The cat lounged/sprawled on the sofa.
動詞 'moon' 的主要含義是「露臀」或「無精打采地閒晃」，不用來描述動物或物體的一般「躺臥」動作。應使用更中性的動詞如 lounge 或 sprawl。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Moon"?What are tense/participle forms of "Moon"?
moons(3rd_singular)mooning(present_participle)mooned(past)mooned(past_participle)