1. to eat a small amount of food between meals
在正餐之間吃少量食物
I usually snack on fruit in the afternoon.
我通常在下午吃點水果當點心。
Don't snack too much before dinner.
晚餐前別吃太多零食。
Snack Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
snack
verb
快速理解
What does "Snack" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Snack"?
「snack」作動詞時，主要指在正餐之間吃少量食物或點心。
- 1
吃點心
EN: to eat a small amount of food between meals
翻譯: 在正餐之間吃少量食物或點心。
- 2
吃零食
EN: to eat snacks or light refreshments
翻譯: 吃零食或輕食。
- 3
隨意吃點東西
EN: to have a casual, light bite to eat
翻譯: 隨意、非正式地吃點東西。
小提醒：注意「snack」作動詞時是不及物動詞，通常與「on」連用，表示「吃...當點心」，例如「snack on fruit」（吃水果當點心）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Snack" in English）
How to pronounce "Snack" in English?"Snack" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Snack" from YouTube Videos
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“>> Okay, where are we going? >> Maybe Japan First class ticket, a beautiful hotel and I buy every snack in every shop for no reason.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Snack"?How does "Snack" change by context?
2. to consume something quickly or casually
快速或隨意地吃（或消耗）某物
We snacked on some chips while watching the movie.
我們一邊看電影，一邊隨意吃了些洋芋片。
He just snacked on a sandwich at his desk for lunch.
他午餐只是在辦公桌上隨便吃了個三明治。
3. to have a light, informal meal
吃一頓簡單、非正式的餐點
Let's just snack on some appetizers instead of cooking a full meal.
我們就吃些開胃菜當一餐吧，別煮完整的一頓飯了。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Snack"?How to make natural sentences with "Snack"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| snack on + noun | 吃（零食） | I often snack on nuts in the afternoon. (我下午常吃堅果當點心。) |
| snack between meals | 在兩餐之間吃點心 | It's better to snack between meals than to eat a big lunch. (與其午餐吃很多，不如在兩餐之間吃點點心。) |
| snack away + noun | 把…當零食吃掉 | He snacked away the whole bag of chips. (他把整包洋芋片當零食吃光了。) |
| snack + adverb (e.g., lightly, heavily) | （輕微地/大量地）吃零食 | Don't snack heavily before dinner. (晚餐前別吃太多零食。) |
用法說明
How is "Snack" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Snack"?
snack on vs. snack
- snack on + 食物 強調「吃」的動作和具體的食物對象，表示「吃...當點心」。
- snack 作為不及物動詞時，通常單獨使用，僅表示「吃點心」這個行為，不具體指出食物。
- 在描述習慣或一般情況時，兩者常可互換，但 snack on 能提供更多細節。
- 在祈使句或簡短指令中，單獨使用 snack 更為自然。 EN: I usually snack on nuts and dried fruit in the afternoon. 翻譯: 我下午通常會吃些堅果和果乾當點心。
EN:The kids are allowed to snack between meals.
翻譯:孩子們被允許在正餐之間吃點心。
總結建議
一般情況下，若要指出具體吃的零食，使用「snack on」；若僅泛指吃點心的行為，使用「snack」即可。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Snack" and similar words?How to choose "Snack" vs alternatives?
snack vs nibble
「snack」指吃少量食物（通常是零食），而「nibble」則強調小口、慢慢地咬或吃。
snack vs graze
「snack」指在正餐之間吃零食，而「graze」則指整天不停地吃少量食物。
snack vs feast
「snack」指吃少量點心，而「feast」則指享用豐盛的大餐或盛宴。
口語用法
How is "Snack" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Snack"?
引述
在轉述他人說過的話或想法時，口語中常會用「snack」來生動地描述對方「吃點東西」的動作。 EN: She was like, "I'm just gonna snack on some chips while we watch the movie." 翻譯: 她當時就說：「我看電影的時候就隨便吃點洋芋片好了。」
EN:He texted me, "Don't wait for me, I already snacked at the office."
翻譯:他傳訊息給我說：「不用等我，我已經在辦公室吃過東西了。」
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，會用「snack」來強調「只是隨便吃點東西、不是正餐」的輕鬆、隨意感，常伴隨手勢或語氣。 EN: I'm not cooking tonight, let's just snack on whatever's in the fridge. 翻譯: 我今晚不做飯了，我們就隨便吃點冰箱裡的東西吧。
EN:Don't make a big deal out of it, we're just snacking!
翻譯:別大驚小怪的，我們只是吃點小東西而已！
停頓填充
在思考下一句話或列舉選項時，「snack」可能作為一個簡單的填充詞，帶出關於食物的選項或活動。 EN: So for the party, we could... snack... or maybe order pizza? 翻譯: 所以派對的話，我們可以…吃點小東西…或者叫披薩？
EN:After hiking, we usually... you know... snack a bit and then head back.
翻譯:爬山之後，我們通常…就…吃點東西，然後就回去了。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中，應避免將「snack」用作動詞。請改用更正式的表述，例如「have a snack」、「eat a light meal」或「consume a small amount of food」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Snack"?What fixed phrases with "Snack" should I remember?
snack on
snack on [something]
吃（某物）當點心
snack between meals
snack between meals
在正餐之間吃點心
snack all day
snack all day
整天都在吃零食
snack while
snack while [doing something]
一邊...一邊吃零食
snack heartily
snack heartily
大吃零食/點心
snack late at night
snack late at night
深夜吃零食
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Snack"?Which "Snack" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I snack a cookie.
✓I snack on a cookie.
The verb 'snack' is usually intransitive and requires the preposition 'on' when specifying the food item being eaten.
×We are snacking pizza.
✓We are snacking on pizza.
Similar to mistake 1, 'snack' as a verb is not directly followed by the food object. Use 'snack on' + [food].
×I will snack later.
✓I will have a snack later.
While 'snack' can be a verb, it's more common and natural to use the noun phrase 'have a snack' when talking about the general act of eating a small amount of food between meals.
×He snacks always at 3 PM.
✓He always snacks at 3 PM.
The adverb of frequency (always, usually, never) should be placed before the main verb 'snacks' in a simple present tense sentence.
×Don't snack too many.
✓Don't snack too much.
Use 'too much' (uncountable) with the activity of snacking. 'Too many' is used with countable nouns.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Snack"?What are tense/participle forms of "Snack"?
snacks(3rd_singular)snacking(present_participle)snacked(past)snacked(past_participle)