1. to lift or move something with a spoon
用湯匙舀起或移動
She spooned the sugar into her coffee.
她用湯匙把糖舀進咖啡裡。
Spoon the batter into the muffin tin.
將麵糊舀入瑪芬烤模中。
Spoon Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
spoon
verb
快速理解
What does "Spoon" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Spoon"?
「spoon」作動詞時，主要指用湯匙舀取或盛裝的動作，也用於描述親密依偎的姿勢。
- 1
用湯匙舀取
EN: to lift or serve food with a spoon
翻譯: 用湯匙舀起或盛裝食物
- 2
親密依偎
EN: to lie close together facing the same direction, like spoons in a drawer
翻譯: 像抽屜裡的湯匙一樣，面朝同一方向緊貼躺臥
- 3
高爾夫：挖起擊球
EN: in golf, to hit the ball in a high, weak arc
翻譯: 在高爾夫球中，將球擊出高而無力的弧線
小提醒：「spoon」作動詞時，最常見的誤解是只記得「用湯匙舀」的意思，而忽略了它描述兩人側躺依偎的常見用法（如 "They spooned on the couch."）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Spoon" in English）
How to pronounce "Spoon" in English?"Spoon" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Spoon" from YouTube Videos
Caleb Chung: Come play with Pleo the dinosaur
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“And you can see we got a guy from -- who's just a fanatic about dinosaurs, to do the sculpting for us, down to the spoon-shaped teeth and everything.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. to lie close together facing the same way, like two spoons
像兩把湯匙一樣，面朝同方向緊貼著躺在一起
They fell asleep spooning on the couch.
他們在沙發上相擁而眠。
He spooned against her back to keep warm.
他從背後環抱著她取暖。
3. to hit a ball in a high, soft arc in golf or cricket
在高爾夫或板球中，將球擊出高而柔和的弧線
He spooned his approach shot onto the green.
他將他的進攻球高吊上果嶺。
The batsman spooned a simple catch to mid-wicket.
擊球手將球軟弱地打到中場，輕易被接殺。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Spoon"?How to make natural sentences with "Spoon"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| spoon + noun (e.g., food) | 用湯匙舀取（某物） | She spooned the soup into the bowl. (她用湯匙把湯舀進碗裡。) |
| spoon + noun + prep. phrase (e.g., into/onto) | 用湯匙將（某物）舀入/舀到… | He spooned the sugar onto his cereal. (他用湯匙把糖舀到麥片上。) |
| spoon + noun + adverb (e.g., out, up) | 用湯匙舀出/舀起（某物） | They spooned out the last of the stew. (他們用湯匙舀出了最後一點燉菜。) |
| spoon + with + noun | 用（某物）舀取 | The recipe says to spoon with a large serving spoon. (食譜上說要用一個大湯匙來舀。) |
| spoon + together | （兩人）緊貼著側躺，像湯匙一樣 | The couple spooned together on the cold night. (這對情侶在寒冷的夜晚相擁而眠。) |
用法說明
How is "Spoon" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Spoon"?
spoon doing vs spoon to do
- 當 spoon 表示「用湯匙舀取」的具體動作時，通常使用 spoon doing 結構，強調動作正在進行或習慣性發生。
- 當 spoon 表示「用湯匙舀取」的意圖或目的時，則常使用 spoon to do 結構，特別是與 would 或 need to 等情態動詞連用時。
- 在描述食譜步驟或一般性指示時，兩種結構都可能出現，但 spoon to do 更側重於達成某個結果（如混合均勻、裝飾）。 EN: She was spooning the soup into bowls when I entered the kitchen. 翻譯: 我進廚房時，她正在把湯舀到碗裡。
EN:You would need to spoon the batter to fill the muffin cups evenly.
翻譯:你需要用湯匙舀取麵糊，才能均勻地裝滿瑪芬杯。
總結建議
在描述具體進行的舀取動作時，使用 spoon doing；在表達意圖、目的或指示時，則使用 spoon to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Spoon" and similar words?How to choose "Spoon" vs alternatives?
spoon vs scoop
「spoon」強調用湯匙舀取或盛裝的動作，通常與液體或軟質食物有關；「scoop」則指用鏟子、勺子或手快速挖取、舀起的動作，常用於固體或顆粒狀物質，且動作幅度通常更大。
spoon vs ladle
「spoon」泛指用湯匙舀取；「ladle」特指用長柄勺（湯勺）舀取大量的液體，如湯、醬汁或燉菜。
spoon vs shovel
「spoon」是用湯匙進行的精細舀取；「shovel」則是用鏟子進行的、用力鏟起大量鬆散物質（如雪、沙、土、煤）的粗重動作。
口語用法
How is "Spoon" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Spoon"?
引述
在轉述他人話語或想法時，用來表示親密、俏皮或略帶嘲諷的模仿。 EN: She was like, "Don't you dare spoon all the ice cream!" 翻譯: 她當時就說：「你敢把冰淇淋都挖光試試看！」
EN:He goes, "I'm just going to spoon with the dog on the couch all day."
翻譯:他就說：「我今天就要整天在沙發上抱著狗狗躺平。」
語氣強調
用於誇張地描述極度懶散、依賴或親暱的狀態，帶有幽默或戲劇化效果。 EN: After that huge meal, I just want to spoon the sofa and not move. 翻譯: 吃完那頓大餐後，我只想黏在沙發上，完全不想動。
EN:It's so cold, I just want to find someone to spoon with under a blanket.
翻譯:天氣好冷，我只想找個人一起裹在毯子裡取暖。
停頓填充
在思考或尋找合適詞彙時，作為一個輕鬆、具體的動作描述來填充對話空白。 EN: So we were just... you know... spooning on the couch, watching a movie. 翻譯: 所以我們就只是…你知道的…窩在沙發上抱著看電影。
EN:The plan is to... maybe spoon some of that dip onto the chips first.
翻譯:計畫是…也許先挖一點那個沾醬到洋芋片上。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告、學術論文或商業文件中，應避免使用口語化的 "spoon" 作為動詞。請改用更精確、中性的詞彙，例如 "ladle" (用杓舀取)、"cuddle" (依偎)、"nestle" (舒適地偎依) 或 "serve with a spoon" (用湯匙盛裝)。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Spoon"?What fixed phrases with "Spoon" should I remember?
spoon something into/onto something
spoon [obj] into/onto [obj]
用湯匙將某物舀進或舀到某處
spoon something out
spoon [obj] out
用湯匙舀出某物
spoon something up
spoon [obj] up
用湯匙舀起（液體或糊狀物）
spoon with someone
spoon with [sb]
與某人相擁側臥（像湯匙一樣貼合）
be spoon-fed
be spoon-fed
被填鴨式灌輸；受到過度照顧或指導
spoon the mixture into the tin
spoon [obj] into [obj]
將混合物舀進模具中
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Spoon"?Which "Spoon" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I spooned the soup.
✓I ate the soup with a spoon. / I spooned the soup into my mouth.
“Spoon” as a verb typically describes the action of transferring or serving food with a spoon, not the general act of eating. It often needs a prepositional phrase or object to clarify the action.
×Can you spoon me some sugar?
✓Can you give me a spoon of sugar? / Can you spoon some sugar for me?
While "spoon" can mean to serve with a spoon, the construction "spoon someone something" (like "give someone something") is not standard. It's better to use a preposition (like "for") or rephrase.
×They were spooning on the dance floor.
✓They were dancing closely on the dance floor.
The verb "spoon" has a specific informal meaning of two people lying or cuddling front-to-back, like spoons in a drawer. Using it for other types of close physical contact (like dancing) is incorrect and can sound strange.
×I need to spoon up the soup.
✓I need to spoon the soup. / I need to ladle the soup.
The phrasal verb "spoon up" is not commonly used. The simple verb "spoon" is sufficient for the action. For large quantities from a pot, "ladle" is a more precise verb.
×Spoon the cake mixture to the tin.
✓Spoon the cake mixture into the tin.
The correct preposition to indicate movement and placement *inside* a container with a spoon is "into," not "to."
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Spoon"?What are tense/participle forms of "Spoon"?
spoons(3rd_singular)spooning(present_participle)spooned(past)spooned(past_participle)