1. to form words with the lips without making a sound
用嘴唇做出說話的形狀但不發出聲音
The singer mouthed the words to the song during the instrumental break.
在間奏時，歌手用嘴型默唱了歌詞。
He mouthed 'I love you' from across the room.
他在房間的另一頭用嘴型說了「我愛你」。
Mouth Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
mouth
verb
快速理解
What does "Mouth" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Mouth"?
作為動詞時，mouth 主要描述用嘴部做出的動作或無聲的說話。
- 1
無聲地說
EN: to form words with your lips without making any sound
翻譯: 用嘴唇做出說話的形狀但不發出聲音。
- 2
誇張地動嘴
EN: to move your lips as if you are saying something, often in an exaggerated or insincere way
翻譯: 誇張或不真誠地動嘴唇，彷彿在說話。
- 3
放入口中
EN: to put something into your mouth, especially to taste or chew it
翻譯: 將某物放入口中，尤指為了品嚐或咀嚼。
- 4
河口
EN: (of a river) to flow into a larger body of water
翻譯: （指河流）流入更大的水域。
小提醒：注意：mouth 作動詞時，常帶有負面或戲劇性的含義，例如『無聲地動嘴』或『誇張地做口型』，與名詞的『嘴巴』意思不同。
發音（How to Pronounce "Mouth" in English）
How to pronounce "Mouth" in English?"Mouth" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Mouth" from YouTube Videos
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“the sounds T and R are pronounced in very different ways and in different locations of the mouth, so to save time, the natural thing to do is to meet in the middle.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Mouth"?How does "Mouth" change by context?
2. to say something in an insincere or pretentious way
虛偽或裝模作樣地說出
He was just mouthing empty platitudes to please the crowd.
他只是說些空洞的陳腔濫調來取悅群眾。
Don't just mouth the company values; you need to live by them.
不要只是嘴上說說公司的價值觀；你需要身體力行。
3. to put or take something into the mouth, especially in a careful or exploratory way
將某物放入口中或小心地試探
The puppy mouthed the toy gently, not wanting to damage it.
小狗輕輕地把玩具含在嘴裡，不想把它弄壞。
The baby mouthed the teething ring to soothe her gums.
嬰兒把固齒器放進嘴裡咬，以舒緩牙齦不適。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Mouth"?How to make natural sentences with "Mouth"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| mouth + (words) | 說出（話語） | He mouthed the words "thank you" silently. (他無聲地說出「謝謝你」。) |
| mouth + off (at/about + someone/something) | 大聲抱怨；頂嘴 | The employee was fired for mouthing off to the manager. (那名員工因為對經理頂嘴而被開除。) |
| mouth + (something) + to + (someone) | 對（某人）說出（某事） | She mouthed the secret to her friend across the table. (她隔著桌子對她的朋友說出了那個秘密。) |
| mouth + along (to + something) | （跟著某物）不出聲地對嘴型 | The fans were mouthing along to every song at the concert. (演唱會上，歌迷們跟著每首歌對嘴型。) |
用法說明
How is "Mouth" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Mouth"?
mouth doing vs mouth to do
- mouth doing 通常用於描述一個正在進行的、具體的「用嘴說出」的動作，或是一種習慣性的、反覆的言語行為。
- mouth to do 則常用於表示一次性的、特定的、或即將發生的「用嘴說出」的意圖或計畫。
- 在動詞 pretend 或 appear 之後，通常會接 to do 的形式，例如 "pretend to mouth the words"。
- 在表達偏好或喜惡時（如 hate, can't stand），兩種結構都可能使用，但 mouth doing 更強調對該言語行為本身的感受。 EN: The actor was caught on camera mouthing his lines silently. 翻譯: 攝影機拍到那位演員正在默念他的台詞。
EN:She leaned over to mouth a warning to her friend.
翻譯:她傾身過去，用嘴型向朋友發出警告。
總結建議
一般來說，描述具體、當下的動作時用 mouth doing，而表示意圖、目的或一次性動作時則用 mouth to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Mouth" and similar words?How to choose "Mouth" vs alternatives?
mouth vs say
「mouth」強調用嘴做出說話的動作或無聲地模仿說話，而「say」則專注於實際發出聲音、表達具體內容。
mouth vs utter
「mouth」常帶有機械性重複或不真誠的意味，而「utter」則較為正式、中性，僅表示發出聲音或說出話語。
mouth vs articulate
「mouth」側重嘴部的物理動作，可能無聲或不清晰；「articulate」則強調清晰、有條理地表達思想或發音。
口語用法
How is "Mouth" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Mouth"?
引述
用於直接或戲劇性地重複他人剛說過的話，常帶有諷刺或不以為然的語氣。 EN: "I'm not going to the meeting," he said. And I just mouthed his words right back at him: "I'm not going to the meeting." 翻譯: 「我不去開會了，」他說。而我直接把他的話原封不動地複述回去：「我不去開會了。」
EN:When she complained about the noise, I just mouthed her usual line: "Well, maybe you should have thought of that earlier."
翻譯:當她抱怨噪音時，我只是複述了她常說的那句：「嗯，也許你早該想到這一點。」
語氣強調
用於無聲地、誇張地做出說話嘴型，以強調某個詞或表達強烈情緒（如驚訝、憤怒），通常伴隨手勢。 EN: From across the room, she mouthed "CALL ME LATER" very slowly so I could understand. 翻譯: 從房間另一頭，她非常緩慢地用嘴型說出「晚點打給我」，好讓我能明白。
EN:When the boss walked in, he just mouthed "Oh my God" to me with wide eyes.
翻譯:當老闆走進來時，他只是睜大眼睛對我無聲地說出「我的天啊」。
停頓填充
在對話中短暫停頓時，無聲地動動嘴唇或做出「嗯…」、「那個…」的嘴型，表示正在思考或尋找合適詞語。 EN: He mouthed "um..." for a few seconds before finally giving his answer. 翻譯: 他無聲地做出「嗯…」的嘴型好幾秒，才終於給出答案。
EN:She mouthed the words "like... you know..." while trying to explain the complicated concept.
翻譯:她在試圖解釋那個複雜的概念時，無聲地用嘴型說著「像是…你知道的…」。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用上述口語化的 mouth 用法。描述「無聲說話」或「用嘴型示意」時，建議使用更精確的書面語，如 silently form the words、lip-sync，或直接敘述動作（如 she gestured without sound）。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Mouth"?What fixed phrases with "Mouth" should I remember?
mouth off
mouth off (to somebody) (about something)
大聲抱怨；頂嘴；無禮地說話
mouth the words
mouth the words (to something)
不出聲地動嘴唇（假裝在說或唱）
mouth silently
mouth something silently
無聲地說；用唇語表示
mouth a prayer
mouth a prayer
低聲祈禱；默念禱詞
mouth platitudes
mouth platitudes/clichés
機械地重複陳腔濫調；說些客套話
mouth along
mouth along (to something)
跟著（歌曲、台詞）動嘴唇（假裝在唱或說）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Mouth"?Which "Mouth" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He mouthed the words silently.
✓He mouthed the words silently.
The verb 'mouth' is often confused with the noun 'mouth'. In this case, 'mouthed' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'to mouth', meaning to form words with the lips silently. Learners sometimes mistakenly use the noun form or incorrect verb conjugation.
×He was mouthing to me.
✓He was mouthing the words to me.
The verb 'mouth' as a transitive verb typically requires an object (what is being mouthed, e.g., words, a message). Using it without an object is incomplete and unnatural.
×She mouthed on the window.
✓She mouthed against the window.
When describing the action of pressing one's lips against a surface (like glass), the correct preposition is 'against', not 'on'.
×He mouthed 'I will be late' to his friend.
✓He mouthed 'I will be late' to his friend. (Context: silently) OR He whispered 'I will be late' to his friend. (Context: quietly)
The verb 'mouth' specifically means to form words silently with the lips, without vocal sound. It is not a synonym for 'whisper' (very quiet sound) or 'say' (normal speech). Using 'mouth' for audible speech is incorrect.
×The words were mouthed by her.
✓She mouthed the words.
While grammatically possible, the passive voice ('were mouthed') is very awkward and uncommon for the verb 'mouth'. The active voice is far more natural and typical.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Mouth"?What are tense/participle forms of "Mouth"?
mouths(3rd_singular)mouthing(present_participle)mouthed(past)mouthed(past_participle)