Roof Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

roof

verb

快速理解

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

「roof」作動詞時,意指為建築物或結構加上頂部或覆蓋物。

  1. 1

    為建築物蓋屋頂

    EN: to cover a building with a roof

    翻譯: 為建築物加上屋頂或頂蓋。

  2. 2

    構成頂部

    EN: to form or serve as a roof over something

    翻譯: 形成或作為某物的頂部。

  3. 3

    覆蓋頂部

    EN: to cover the top of a structure

    翻譯: 覆蓋一個結構的頂部。

小提醒:「roof」作動詞時,其過去式和過去分詞是規則變化「roofed」,而非不規則變化。

發音(How to Pronounce "Roof" in English

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

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Roof" from YouTube Videos

Robert Neuwirth: The "shadow cities" of the future

TED

Hilary served the ugali with a fry of meat and tomatoes. the sun slammed down on the thin steel roof and we perspired as we ate.

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Definitions(定義)

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

1. to cover or provide with a roof

為...蓋上屋頂;給...裝上屋頂

They plan to roof the new extension with slate tiles.

他們計劃用石板瓦為新建的擴建部分蓋上屋頂。

The barn was roofed with corrugated iron.

那間穀倉是用波紋鐵皮蓋的屋頂。

2. to form or serve as a roof over something

形成...的頂部;覆蓋於...之上

A canopy of branches roofed the forest path.

枝葉形成的天篷覆蓋在森林小徑之上。

The glass structure roofs the entire courtyard.

這個玻璃結構覆蓋了整個庭院,作為其頂部。

3. to reach the highest limit or point (often used in sports)

達到最高點(常用於體育運動)

The quarterback roofed the ball to the back of the end zone.

四分衛將球高高傳到端區的後方。

He roofed a shot from the penalty spot.

他從罰球點將球射向球門頂角。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Roof"?How to make natural sentences with "Roof"?
PatternMeaningExample
roof + [something] (with something)用...覆蓋...的頂部They roofed the gazebo with thatch. (他們用茅草蓋了涼亭的屋頂。)
roof + over為...加蓋屋頂We need to roof over the patio before the rainy season. (我們需要在雨季前為露台加蓋屋頂。)
be roofed with/in + [material]由...材料建成屋頂The old barn was roofed in corrugated iron. (那座舊穀倉的屋頂是用波浪鐵皮蓋的。)

用法說明

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

roof doing vs roof to do

  • roof doing 通常用於描述「為建築物安裝屋頂」這個一般性的活動或過程,強調的是動作本身。
  • roof to do 則較少見,但在特定上下文中,可能表示「為了某個目的而安裝屋頂」,或與情態動詞(如 need to, have to)連用,表示必要性。
  • 在美式英語中,roof 作為動詞時,最常見的用法是直接接賓語(如 roof a house),或使用被動語態(如 The house was roofed with tiles)。 EN: The crew will start to roof the new extension tomorrow. 翻譯: 施工隊明天將開始為新建的擴建部分安裝屋頂。

EN:We need to roof the shed before the rainy season arrives.

翻譯:我們必須在雨季來臨前給棚屋裝上屋頂。

總結建議

建議在大多數情況下,將 "roof" 作為及物動詞直接使用(roof + 建築物),或使用 "roof doing" 來描述安裝屋頂的活動,而避免使用 "roof to do" 這種較不自然的結構。

易混淆對比

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

roof vs cover

「roof」專指為建築物安裝屋頂,強調頂部結構的建造;「cover」則泛指覆蓋物體表面,範圍更廣,可以是蓋上、遮住或保護。

roof vs top

「roof」指為建築物建造或安裝具體的屋頂結構;「top」作為動詞指到達頂端、超越或為某物加上頂部/蓋子,不一定與建築相關。

roof vs shelter

「roof」是具體的建築動作,指安裝屋頂;「shelter」是提供庇護或遮擋(風雨、危險)的行為或狀態,不一定涉及實體屋頂。

口語用法

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

引述

在口語中,有時會直接引用或重複他人關於「roof」的陳述,以表示確認或強調。 EN: A: "We need to roof the shed before winter." B: "Roof the shed? That's a big job." 翻譯: A: "我們得在冬天前把棚屋的屋頂蓋好。" B: "把棚屋蓋上屋頂?那可是個大工程。"

EN:So you're telling me you're going to roof the entire house by yourself?

翻譯:所以你是說,你要自己一個人把整棟房子的屋頂蓋好?

語氣強調

在非正式對話中,可能會透過重複或加重語氣來強調「roof」這個動作的急迫性或重要性。 EN: We have to roof, roof, roof! There's a storm coming tonight. 翻譯: 我們必須蓋屋頂、蓋屋頂、蓋屋頂!今晚有暴風雨要來了。

EN:I don't just want to patch it; I want to properly roof it.

翻譯:我不只是想修補它;我是要好好地給它蓋上屋頂。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,可能會將「roof」作為一個暫時的停頓點,尤其是在描述相關的步驟或計畫時。 EN: The plan is to, uh, roof the addition first, and then move on to the siding. 翻譯: 計畫是,呃,先把增建部分的屋頂蓋好,然後再處理外牆板。

EN:What we need to do is... roof... wait, did we order the shingles yet?

翻譯:我們需要做的是...蓋屋頂...等等,我們訂了屋頂瓦片了嗎?

正式寫作注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免上述口語用法。請使用完整、結構清晰的句子來描述「覆蓋屋頂」的動作,例如:"The contractors will proceed to install the roofing materials."(承包商將繼續安裝屋頂材料。)

常見短語

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

a roof over one's head

have/put a roof over one's head

有棲身之處,有地方住

the roof of one's mouth

burn/hit the roof of one's mouth

上顎

roof in

roof something in

為某物加蓋屋頂,封頂

roof with

roof something with something

用某種材料為...蓋屋頂

raise the roof

raise the roof

喧鬧狂歡;大聲抗議

hit the roof

hit the roof

勃然大怒

roof terrace

roof terrace

屋頂露台

常見錯誤

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

×They roofed the house with a new material.

They roofed the house with new material.

當材料為不可數名詞時,不應使用不定冠詞 "a"。"roof" 作為動詞時,其後接的材料通常是不可數的(如:tiles, metal, thatch)。

×They will roof the building next week.

They will put a roof on the building next week. / They will roof the building next week.

雖然 "roof" 可作動詞,但在口語中,更常見的表達是使用動詞片語 "put a roof on"。單獨使用 "roof" 作動詞較為正式或技術性。學習者應知道兩種用法,但需注意語體差異。

×We roofed our house last summer.

We had our house roofed last summer.

當動作是由他人(如專業工人)完成,而非主語自己動手時,應使用使役結構 "have something done"(have + 物件 + 過去分詞)。直接使用 "We roofed..." 暗示是我們自己動手蓋的。

×The house was roofed by wood.

The house was roofed with wood. / The roof was made of wood.

表示「用某種材料覆蓋」時,動詞 "roof" 後應接介系詞 "with",而非 "by"。"by" 通常用於被動語態中引出動作執行者。

×We need to roof.

We need to put on a roof. / We need to do the roofing.

動詞 "roof" 是及物動詞,必須接賓語(即被蓋屋頂的建築物)。不能單獨不及物使用。應補充賓語或使用名詞 "roofing" 表示「蓋屋頂這項工作」。

×They are roofing the house for two weeks.

They have been roofing the house for two weeks.

當描述一個從過去持續到現在並可能繼續的動作時,應使用現在完成進行時(have been + V-ing),而非現在進行時(are + V-ing)。後者僅表示說話時正在進行的動作,不強調持續時間。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Roof"?What are tense/participle forms of "Roof"?
roofs(3rd_singular)roofing(present_participle)roofed(past)roofed(past_participle)