1. to pass a thread, string, or thin object through a narrow opening
將線、細繩或細長物穿過狹窄的開口
She carefully threaded the needle.
她小心翼翼地將線穿過針眼。
He threaded the wire through the small hole in the wall.
他將電線穿過牆上的小孔。
Thread Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
thread
verb
快速理解
What does "Thread" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Thread"?
「thread」作動詞時，主要指將線穿過細孔，或用線串起物品，也引申為在網路上串連訊息。
- 1
穿線
EN: to pass a thread through the eye of a needle or a narrow opening
翻譯: 將線穿過針眼或狹窄的開口
- 2
串起
EN: to put objects (like beads) onto a thread or string
翻譯: 將物品（如珠子）穿到線或繩子上
- 3
蜿蜒穿過
EN: to move carefully through a crowded or narrow place
翻譯: 小心地穿過擁擠或狹窄的地方
- 4
串連（數位）
EN: to arrange messages or comments in a connected sequence online
翻譯: 在網路上將訊息或評論按順序串連起來
小提醒：注意「thread」作動詞時，常與「through」或「into」等介系詞連用，描述穿過或進入的動作，例如「thread the needle」（穿針）、「thread through the crowd」（穿過人群）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Thread" in English）
How to pronounce "Thread" in English?"Thread" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Thread" from YouTube Videos
Fiorenzo Omenetto: Silk, the ancient material of the future
TED
“So the thread of discovery that we have really is a thread.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Thread"?How does "Thread" change by context?
2. to move or weave carefully through a crowded or narrow place
在擁擠或狹窄的地方小心移動或穿梭
The cyclist threaded his way through the heavy traffic.
那位自行車騎士在繁忙的車流中穿梭前行。
We threaded through the narrow alleyways of the old town.
我們在老城區狹窄的巷弄中穿梭。
3. to arrange items (like beads) on a thread or string
將物品（如珠子）穿在線或繩上排列
The children threaded colorful beads to make necklaces.
孩子們將彩色珠子串起來製作項鍊。
She threaded the shells onto a piece of twine.
她將貝殼串在一條細繩上。
4. to connect or interweave ideas, themes, or elements in a narrative or discussion
在敘事或討論中連接或交織想法、主題或元素
The author skillfully threaded themes of loss and redemption throughout the novel.
作者巧妙地將失落與救贖的主題貫穿整部小說。
He threaded his personal anecdotes into the lecture to make it more engaging.
他將個人軼事穿插在演講中，使其更引人入勝。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Thread"?How to make natural sentences with "Thread"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| thread + noun (e.g., needle, beads) | 將線穿過某物 | She carefully threaded the needle. (她小心翼翼地將線穿過針眼。) |
| thread + object + through/into + noun | 使某物穿過或進入 | He threaded the wire through the small hole. (他將電線穿過那個小孔。) |
| thread + one's way + through + noun (crowd, streets) | 迂迴穿過（人群、街道等） | We had to thread our way through the dense crowd. (我們必須在密集的人群中迂迴穿行。) |
| thread + noun + together | 將事物串聯或連結起來 | The historian threaded the disparate events together into a coherent narrative. (歷史學家將這些不相關的事件串聯成一個連貫的敘述。) |
| be threaded with + noun (e.g., silver, fear) | 夾雜著、交織著 | His speech was threaded with subtle humour. (他的演講夾雜著微妙的幽默。) |
用法說明
How is "Thread" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Thread"?
thread through vs. thread into
- thread through 強調穿過一個有長度或通道的空間，如針眼、人群或狹窄的街道，著重於「貫穿」或「穿行其中」的過程。
- thread into 則強調將線穿入一個具體的入口或開口，或將某物（如主題、想法）巧妙地融入（對話、故事中），著重於「進入」的動作或「融入」的結果。
- 在比喻用法中，thread through 常用於描述在複雜環境中（如法規、人群）穿梭；thread into 則更常用於將元素編織進敘事或討論裡。 EN: She carefully threaded the silk thread through the eye of the needle. 翻譯: 她小心翼翼地將絲線穿過針眼。
EN:He threaded the wire into the tiny hole on the circuit board.
翻譯:他將電線穿入電路板上的小孔中。
EN:The documentary threads through the complex history of the city.
翻譯:這部紀錄片貫穿了這座城市的複雜歷史。
EN:The author skillfully threads a theme of hope into the grim narrative.
翻譯:作者巧妙地将希望的主題融入這灰暗的敘事中。
總結建議
一般來說，描述物理上的「穿過通道」用 thread through，而「穿入孔洞」或比喻性的「融入」則用 thread into。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Thread" and similar words?How to choose "Thread" vs alternatives?
thread vs weave
「thread」強調將線穿過狹窄空間（如針眼），是單一、線性的動作；「weave」則指將經緯線交織成布料，是複雜的編織過程。
thread vs string
作動詞時，「thread」指穿線的動作；「string」作動詞常指用線串起物品（如珠子）或懸掛。
thread vs pass
「thread」暗示在狹窄、擁擠或需要技巧的空間中小心穿行；「pass」泛指通過、穿過，不強調空間的狹窄性或技巧。
口語用法
How is "Thread" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Thread"?
引述
在口語中，'thread' 常用來引述或轉述他人說過的話，特別是當內容較長或複雜時。 EN: So she was like, "I tried to thread the needle, but my hands were shaking." 翻譯: 她就說：「我試著穿針，但我的手一直在抖。」
EN:He goes, "You have to carefully thread your way through all the office politics."
翻譯:他就說：「你得小心地在辦公室政治中周旋。」
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，'thread' 可用來強調某個動作的困難、技巧或重要性。 EN: You really threaded the needle with that risky investment! 翻譯: 你那筆風險投資真是精準到位啊！
EN:I can't believe you threaded that comment into the conversation so smoothly.
翻譯:真不敢相信你能那麼自然地把那句話帶進對話裡。
停頓填充
說話者在思考或組織想法時，有時會用 'thread' 的相關短語作為填充詞，以保持對話流暢。 EN: So, the main point is... to, uh, thread all these ideas together into one argument. 翻譯: 所以，重點是... 呃，要把所有這些想法串連成一個論點。
EN:What I'm trying to say is... we need to, like, thread the narrative through the whole presentation.
翻譯:我想說的是... 我們需要，那個，把這個敘事貫穿整個簡報。
正式書寫注意：在學術、商業或正式書面文件中，應避免上述口語用法。請使用更精確、標準的動詞，如 "to weave"、"to connect systematically" 或 "to pass through carefully" 來替代口語中較隨意的 'thread' 用法。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Thread"?What fixed phrases with "Thread" should I remember?
thread through
thread something through something
將某物穿過（孔洞、狹窄空間等）
thread together
thread something together
將（不同元素、想法）串連在一起
thread your way
thread your way through/into something
（在人群中或狹窄空間中）穿梭前行
thread a needle
thread a needle
穿針引線
thread the needle
thread the needle
精準地穿過狹窄空隙；在困難局面中巧妙應對
thread carefully
thread carefully
謹慎處理（敏感或複雜話題）
thread in and out
thread in and out (of something)
在…之間進進出出、穿梭
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Thread"?Which "Thread" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I need to thread carefully through the crowd.
✓I need to thread my way carefully through the crowd.
「thread」作動詞時，若表示「小心穿過」，通常需要接「one's way」作為受詞，不能直接當不及物動詞使用。
×He threaded the needle into the fabric.
✓He threaded the needle and then sewed the fabric.
「thread」作為「穿線」的意思時，其受詞是「針」(needle) 或「珠子」(bead) 等有孔的物體，而不是最終要縫製或穿過的布料或物品。正確用法是「thread a needle」，後續動作需用其他動詞（如 sew、string）表達。
×Yesterday, I treaded the film into the projector.
✓Yesterday, I threaded the film into the projector.
動詞「thread」的過去式與過去分詞是規則變化「threaded」，不是不規則變化。學習者可能與發音或拼寫相似的動詞（如 tread/trod/trodden）混淆。
×The speaker threaded several ideas in his talk.
✓The speaker threaded several ideas together in his talk.
當「thread」用於比喻「將不同部分串連起來」時，常需要搭配副詞（如 together）或介系詞片語（如 into a narrative）來使意思完整，僅用受詞會顯得語意不清。
×His comments were a subtle thread to our cooperation.
✓His comments were a subtle threat to our cooperation.
「thread」（線、穿線）和「threat」（威脅）發音與拼寫相似，但意思完全不同。這是常見的拼寫與用詞混淆錯誤。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Thread"?What are tense/participle forms of "Thread"?
threads(3rd_singular)threading(present_participle)threaded(past)threaded(past_participle)