1. to wash oneself under a spray of water
淋浴，用淋浴的方式清洗身體
I shower every morning before work.
我每天早上上班前都會淋浴。
He showered quickly after his workout.
他鍛鍊完後快速地沖了個澡。
Shower Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
shower
verb
快速理解
What does "Shower" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Shower"?
「shower」作動詞時，主要指大量落下或給予大量某物，也可指淋浴。
- 1
大量落下
EN: to fall or be thrown in a large quantity
翻譯: 指物體（如雨、石頭、花瓣）大量落下或被投擲。
- 2
大量給予
EN: to give a large amount of something to someone
翻譯: 指慷慨地、大量地給予某人禮物、讚美、關注等。
- 3
淋浴
EN: to wash oneself under a shower
翻譯: 指在淋浴噴頭下清洗身體。
小提醒：注意「shower someone with something」這個常用片語，意思是「大量給予某人某物」，例如「shower her with gifts」（送她大量禮物）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Shower" in English）
How to pronounce "Shower" in English?"Shower" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Shower" from YouTube Videos
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“I was taking a shower in a hotel room in Sydney the moment she died, 600 miles away in Melbourne.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Shower"?How does "Shower" change by context?
2. to fall or be thrown in a large quantity
大量落下；傾瀉
Confetti showered down on the parade.
五彩紙屑如雨點般落在遊行隊伍上。
The volcano showered the town with ash.
火山將灰燼大量傾瀉在城鎮上。
3. to give a large amount of something to someone
大量給予；慷慨贈予
They showered the newlyweds with gifts.
他們送了新婚夫婦大量的禮物。
The fans showered the singer with praise.
粉絲們對這位歌手讚譽有加。
4. to occur or be released in a sudden, brief, and often intense burst
突然、短暫且密集地發生或釋放
Sparks showered from the grinding wheel.
火花從砂輪機中迸發出來。
The boxer showered his opponent with punches.
拳擊手向對手發起一陣密集的攻擊。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Shower"?How to make natural sentences with "Shower"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| shower + [someone] + with + [something] | 大量給予（某人）（某物，常為讚美、禮物等） | The audience showered the performer with applause. (觀眾對表演者報以熱烈的掌聲。) |
| shower + [something] + on/upon + [someone] | 將（某物）大量傾注於（某人） | He showered gifts on his grandchildren. (他給孫子孫女們送了很多禮物。) |
| be/get showered with + [something] | 被（某物）大量覆蓋或給予 | The newlyweds were showered with confetti. (這對新人身上撒滿了五彩紙屑。) |
| shower + down | （大量物體）如雨般落下 | Debris showered down from the collapsing building. (碎片從倒塌的建築物上如雨般落下。) |
| shower + off/out | 沖洗掉 | He showered off the dirt after working in the garden. (他在花園工作後沖洗掉了身上的泥土。) |
用法說明
How is "Shower" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Shower"?
shower with vs. shower on
- shower with 通常用於表示「大量給予」抽象事物，如關注、讚美、禮物或愛。介系詞 with 後面接的是被給予的物品或事物。
- shower on/upon 則強調動作的「目標」或「接收者」，介系詞 on/upon 後面接的是接受這些事物的人。兩者常可互換，但側重點不同。
- 在被動語態中，shower with 更為常見，用來描述某人被給予了某物。
對比例句： EN: The fans showered the singer with gifts. 翻譯: 粉絲們送了歌手大量的禮物。
EN:The fans showered gifts on the singer.
翻譯:粉絲們把大量的禮物送給歌手。
EN:He was showered with praise after his successful presentation.
翻譯:在他成功的演講後，他獲得了如潮的讚美。
EN:Praise was showered on him after his successful presentation.
翻譯:如潮的讚美在他成功的演講後湧向他。
總結建議
表達「大量給予」時，若強調給予的「東西」用 shower with，若強調給予的「對象」則用 shower on/upon。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Shower" and similar words?How to choose "Shower" vs alternatives?
shower vs bathe
「shower」通常指用蓮蓬頭淋浴，而「bathe」則泛指清洗身體，可能包含泡澡或淋浴。
shower vs wash
「shower」專指淋浴這個完整動作，而「wash」僅指清洗身體的特定部位。
shower vs clean
「shower」特指為個人衛生而淋浴，而「clean」的對象通常是物品或空間。
口語用法
How is "Shower" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Shower"?
引述
在轉述他人話語或想法時，常用來表示「某人說/覺得...」。 EN: And then she was like, "I'm going to shower before we leave." 翻譯: 然後她就說：「我們出發前我要先沖個澡。」
EN:He was all, "Can I just shower real quick?"
翻譯:他整個就是說：「我可以快速沖個澡嗎？」
語氣強調
用於加強語氣，表達強烈的感受或誇張的狀況。 EN: I'm going to shower for like an hour after that hike. 翻譯: 健行完我要沖澡沖個大概一小時。（強調時間長）
EN:I need to shower so bad right now.
翻譯:我現在超需要沖個澡的。（強調迫切性）
停頓填充
在句子中作為填充詞，給說話者時間思考或緩和語氣。 EN: So, I was gonna, you know, shower and then head out. 翻譯: 所以，我本來打算，你知道，沖個澡然後再出門。
EN:It's just... I need to shower and clear my head, okay?
翻譯:只是...我需要沖個澡讓腦袋清醒一下，好嗎？
正式書寫注意：上述口語用法（如引述的 "was like"、填充詞 "you know"、強調的 "so bad"）在正式報告、學術論文或商業書信中應避免使用，請改用更精確、正式的動詞與結構（如 "said", "stated", "expressed that" 或直接省略填充詞）。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Shower"?What fixed phrases with "Shower" should I remember?
shower with
shower [sb] with [sth]
大量給予（讚美、禮物等）
shower on/upon
shower [sth] on/upon [sb]
將（某物）大量傾注於（某人）
shower before/after
shower before/after [activity]
在（某活動）之前/之後淋浴
shower quickly
shower quickly / take a quick shower
快速沖澡
shower off
shower [sth] off / shower off [sth]
沖洗掉（污垢等）
shower and change
shower and change (into [sth])
淋浴並更衣
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Shower"?Which "Shower" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I showered me before going out.
✓I showered before going out.
The verb "shower" in the sense of washing oneself is intransitive and does not take a reflexive pronoun like "me" in English. Simply use "shower" alone.
×She showered the baby.
✓She gave the baby a shower. / She showered the baby with water.
When "shower" means to wash someone, it is usually expressed with the structure "give someone a shower." The transitive use "shower someone" typically means to cover or provide abundantly (e.g., with gifts, kisses, water). To avoid confusion, use the "give a shower" pattern for washing.
×I need to take shower.
✓I need to take a shower.
The phrase "take a shower" requires the indefinite article "a." Omitting it is incorrect in standard English.
×They showered him presents.
✓They showered him with presents.
When "shower" is used in the figurative sense meaning "to give a large amount of something," it requires the preposition "with" before the thing being given (e.g., gifts, affection).
×I am showering at 8 PM yesterday.
✓I showered at 8 PM yesterday.
For completed actions at a specific time in the past, use the simple past tense ("showered"), not the past continuous ("was showering") unless describing an ongoing action interrupted by another event.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Shower"?What are tense/participle forms of "Shower"?
showers(3rd_singular)showering(present_participle)showered(past)showered(past_participle)