1. to cover a surface with paint
用油漆或顏料塗抹表面
We need to paint the walls before we move in.
我們搬進去之前需要把牆壁粉刷一下。
He painted the fence white.
他把籬笆漆成了白色。
Paint Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
paint
verb
快速理解
What does "Paint" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Paint"?
指使用顏料或油漆進行塗抹、描繪或裝飾的行為。
- 1
塗料塗抹
EN: to apply paint to a surface
翻譯: 將油漆或塗料塗抹在表面上。
- 2
繪畫創作
EN: to create a picture using paints
翻譯: 使用顏料創作圖畫或藝術作品。
- 3
描述描繪
EN: to describe or depict something vividly
翻譯: 生動地描述或描繪某事物（常為比喻用法）。
- 4
化妝塗抹
EN: to apply makeup or color to a part of the body
翻譯: 在身體部位（如臉、指甲）塗抹化妝品或顏色。
小提醒：注意 'paint' 作動詞時，其受詞可以是表面（如牆壁）、畫作主題，或是比喻性的概念。說 'paint the town red' 是『狂歡』的意思，與字面塗紅色無關。
發音（How to Pronounce "Paint" in English）
How to pronounce "Paint" in English?"Paint" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Paint" from YouTube Videos
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“So while he filmed me, I kept following the trail of red paint with a single light and a point-and-shoot camera that we kept for that type of occasion.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Paint"?How does "Paint" change by context?
2. to make a picture using paints
用顏料繪畫
She loves to paint landscapes in watercolor.
她喜歡用水彩畫風景畫。
The children painted pictures of their families.
孩子們畫了他們家人的畫像。
3. to describe something vividly in words
用文字生動地描述
The author paints a bleak picture of life in the city.
作者生動地描繪了城市生活的黯淡景象。
His report painted a very positive future for the company.
他的報告為公司的未來描繪了一幅非常樂觀的藍圖。
4. to apply a liquid or cosmetic to a surface
將液體或化妝品塗抹在表面
She carefully painted her nails with red polish.
她仔細地用紅色指甲油塗抹指甲。
The artist painted a thin layer of varnish over the finished work.
藝術家在完成的作品上塗了一層薄薄的清漆。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Paint"?How to make natural sentences with "Paint"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| paint + noun | 繪畫（某物） | She will paint a landscape. (她將要畫一幅風景畫。) |
| paint + noun + color | 將（某物）漆成（某種顏色） | They painted the door blue. (他們把門漆成了藍色。) |
| paint + on + noun | 在（某物表面）上繪畫 | The artist painted on a large canvas. (那位藝術家在一塊大畫布上作畫。) |
| paint + noun + on + noun | 將（某物）畫/塗在（某物）上 | He painted his name on the wall. (他把自己的名字畫在牆上。) |
| be painted + adjective/color | 被漆成（某種狀態/顏色） | The old bench was freshly painted. (那張舊長椅被重新漆過了。) |
| paint + a picture/portrait of + noun | 描繪（某物）的圖像/肖像 | The book paints a vivid picture of life in the city. (這本書生動地描繪了城市生活。) |
| paint + over + noun | 用油漆覆蓋（某物） | We need to paint over the graffiti. (我們需要用油漆把塗鴉蓋掉。) |
用法說明
How is "Paint" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Paint"?
paint something vs paint something + 顏色/狀態
- paint something 僅表示「粉刷/繪畫某物」，不指定最終顏色或結果。
- paint something + 顏色/狀態 則明確指出粉刷後的顏色或呈現的狀態（如
white,blue,peeling）。 - 在描述時，若顏色或狀態是重點，通常會直接加上，使語意更完整清晰。 EN: We need to paint the fence this summer. 翻譯: 我們今年夏天需要粉刷圍欄。
EN:We decided to paint the fence white to match the house.
翻譯:我們決定把圍欄漆成白色，以配合房子的色調。
總結建議
描述時若顏色或結果是重點，建議使用「paint + 物件 + 顏色/狀態」的結構來表達。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Paint" and similar words?How to choose "Paint" vs alternatives?
paint vs draw
「paint」強調使用顏料（如油彩、水彩）進行塗繪或上色，而「draw」則指用線條工具（如鉛筆、鋼筆）進行素描或勾勒。
paint vs color
「paint」指使用顏料進行塗刷的動作或過程，而「color」作為動詞時，更常指為線稿或區域填上顏色，或用顏色影響某物。
paint vs coat
「paint」特指用顏料（油漆）進行塗飾，主要目的是裝飾或保護；「coat」作為動詞，指覆蓋一層東西（如油漆、灰泥、塗層），更強調「覆蓋」的動作本身。
口語用法
How is "Paint" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Paint"?
引述
在引述他人說法或想法時，常用來表示「描繪」、「形容」某種情況或畫面。 EN: He painted a pretty grim picture of the company's future. 翻譯: 他把公司的未來描繪得相當黯淡。
EN:Don't paint me as the villain here.
翻譯:別把我形容成這裡的壞人。
語氣強調
與特定副詞或片語連用，以強調動作的徹底性或廣泛性。 EN: They painted the whole town red after winning the championship. 翻譯: 贏得冠軍後，他們徹底狂歡慶祝了一番。
EN:She painted her nails a bright, eye-catching color.
翻譯:她把指甲塗上了一種明亮、搶眼的顏色。
停頓填充
在思考如何描述或解釋時，作為短暫的停頓填充詞，常與「a picture」或「a picture of...」連用。 EN: So, to paint a picture... imagine you're standing on a cliff overlooking the ocean. 翻譯: 所以，打個比方...想像你正站在懸崖上俯瞰海洋。
EN:Let me try to paint a clearer picture of what happened next.
翻譯:讓我試著更清楚地描述接下來發生的事。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業文件中，應避免使用「paint a picture」等比喻性片語來引入解釋，建議改用更直接的詞彙，如「describe」、「illustrate」或「explain」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Paint"?What fixed phrases with "Paint" should I remember?
paint a picture
paint a picture (of something)
畫一幅畫；描繪、描述（某種情況或景象）
paint the town red
paint the town red
狂歡慶祝，盡情玩樂
paint over
paint over something
用油漆覆蓋（原有的顏色或圖案）
paint something in a ... light
paint something/someone in a [positive/negative/favorable] light
以某種（正面/負面/有利的）角度描述或呈現
paint by numbers
paint by numbers
按數字填色（一種繪畫套裝）；比喻做事機械化、缺乏創意
paint oneself into a corner
paint oneself into a corner
使自己陷入困境，無路可退
paint with a broad brush
paint with a broad brush
一概而論，籠統地描述
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Paint"?Which "Paint" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I painted the wall with blue.
✓I painted the wall blue.
當描述將某物漆成某種顏色時，直接使用顏色形容詞，不需要介系詞 'with'。
×He is painting a picture to the wall.
✓He is painting a picture on the wall.
表示在牆壁『表面』作畫時，應使用介系詞 'on'，而非 'to'。'To' 表示方向或接收者。
×I need to paint over the old color.
✓I need to paint over the old paint.
'Paint' 作為名詞指油漆、塗料本身。'Color' 指顏色。這裡要覆蓋的是舊的油漆塗層，而非抽象的顏色概念。
×She paints very good.
✓She paints very well.
修飾動詞 'paints'（畫畫）應該使用副詞 'well'，而非形容詞 'good'。'Good' 用來修飾名詞。
×He painted the fence by spray.
✓He painted the fence with a spray can. / He spray-painted the fence.
表達使用噴漆的方式時，應使用 'with a spray can' 或將 'spray' 與 'paint' 結合成複合動詞 'spray-paint'。
×This paint is used for paint wood.
✓This paint is used for painting wood.
介系詞 'for' 後面應接名詞或動名詞 (V-ing)。這裡的用途是『漆木頭』這個動作，所以要用動名詞 'painting'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Paint"?What are tense/participle forms of "Paint"?
paints(3rd_singular)painting(present_participle)painted(past)painted(past_participle)