1. to move your hand or arm from side to side as a greeting or signal
揮手（打招呼或示意）
She waved at me from across the street.
她在街對面向我揮手。
The child waved goodbye to his parents.
孩子向父母揮手道別。
Wave Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
wave
verb
快速理解
What does "Wave" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Wave"?
「wave」作動詞時，主要指用手或物體前後或左右擺動，或用於描述事物如旗幟般飄動，以及抽象地表示引起注意或告別。
- 1
揮動（手或物體）
EN: to move your hand or an object from side to side
翻譯: 揮動（手或物體）
- 2
飄動，波動
EN: to move freely back and forth or up and down
翻譯: 飄動，波動
- 3
揮手示意或告別
EN: to signal or greet someone by moving your hand
翻譯: 揮手示意或告別
- 4
使起伏，使呈波形
EN: to cause something to have a series of curves
翻譯: 使起伏，使呈波形
小提醒：注意「wave at someone」和「wave to someone」常可互換，表示「向某人揮手」。但「wave someone down」是固定片語，意為「揮手示意某人（如司機）停下」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Wave" in English）
How to pronounce "Wave" in English?"Wave" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Wave" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Wave"?How does "Wave" change by context?
2. to move freely back and forth or up and down
飄動；擺動
The flag waved in the breeze.
旗幟在微風中飄揚。
The tall grass waved gently in the wind.
高高的草在風中輕輕擺動。
3. to move something in your hand from side to side
揮動（手中的東西）
He waved the document to get everyone's attention.
他揮動文件以引起大家的注意。
The police officer waved the cars through the intersection.
警察揮手示意車輛通過十字路口。
4. to style hair into a series of curves
燙（頭髮）成波浪狀
She had her hair waved for the special occasion.
她為了這個特殊場合把頭髮燙捲了。
My grandmother used to wave her hair every week.
我祖母以前每週都會把頭髮燙捲。
5. to dismiss or ignore something, especially a rule or requirement
免除；對…不予理會（尤指規則或要求）
The university waved the application fee for low-income students.
大學為低收入學生免除了申請費。
The manager waved aside our concerns about the deadline.
經理對我們關於截止日期的擔憂不予理會。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Wave"?How to make natural sentences with "Wave"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| wave + at/to + [person/place] | 向…揮手（打招呼或告別） | She waved at the crowd from the balcony. (她從陽台上向人群揮手。) |
| wave + [object] (e.g., hand, flag) | 揮動（某物） | He waved a white flag in surrender. (他揮動白旗投降。) |
| wave + goodbye/farewell | 揮手告別 | They stood on the platform and waved goodbye. (他們站在月台上揮手告別。) |
| wave + [person/vehicle] + on/through | 揮手示意…前進/通過 | The police officer waved us through the checkpoint. (警察揮手示意我們通過檢查站。) |
| wave + aside/away + [object/idea] | 揮手驅趕；不屑一顧地拒絕 | She waved away the offer of help. (她揮手拒絕了別人的幫助。) |
用法說明
How is "Wave" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Wave"?
wave at vs. wave to
- wave at + 人/物 通常指朝著某個方向揮手，強調揮手的動作和方向，對象可能沒有注意到或沒有特定互動。
- wave to + 人 則更強調「向某人致意、打招呼」的互動意圖，通常預期對方會看到並回應。
- 在許多情況下，兩者可以互換使用，但細微差別在於 wave to 的互動性更強。 EN: She waved at the passing train. 翻譯: 她向經過的火車揮手。
EN:He waved to his friend across the crowded room.
翻譯:他隔著擁擠的房間向朋友揮手打招呼。
EN:The child waved at the camera.
翻譯:小孩對著鏡頭揮手。
EN:Before boarding, she turned and waved to us.
翻譯:登機前，她轉身向我們揮手道別。
總結建議
一般來說，向明確的個人打招呼道別時用 wave to，對非特定或無回應的對象則常用 wave at。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Wave" and similar words?How to choose "Wave" vs alternatives?
wave vs swing
「wave」通常指手或物體在空中左右或上下擺動，常作為打招呼或示意；「swing」則強調以一個固定點為中心，進行較大幅度的弧形擺動。
wave vs flutter
「wave」指有規律的、連續的波動動作；「flutter」則指快速、輕盈、不規則的顫動或飄動。
wave vs gesture
「wave」特指揮手這個具體動作；「gesture」是涵蓋所有手勢、姿態的廣義詞。
口語用法
How is "Wave" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Wave"?
引述
在引述或模仿他人揮手、擺動的動作時，會用「wave」來生動地描述。 EN: She was like, "And then he just waved goodbye and left!" while mimicking the motion. 翻譯: 她當時模仿著揮手的動作說：「然後他就這樣揮手說再見，走掉了！」
EN:My friend was telling the story and said, "I just waved my hand to get his attention."
翻譯:我朋友講故事時說：「我就揮了揮手想引起他的注意。」
語氣強調
在口語中，會用「wave」的進行式或重複形式來強調動作的持續性或隨意性。 EN: He wasn't just standing there; he was waving frantically at us from across the street. 翻譯: 他不是光站在那兒；他是在街對面瘋狂地向我們揮手。
EN:Don't just wave the document around; actually read what it says.
翻譯:別只是把文件揮來揮去；實際讀一下裡面寫了什麼。
停頓填充
在描述或思考如何表達「揮手」、「波動」等概念時，可能會用「wave」作為暫時的填充詞。 EN: So I was trying to... wave... you know, signal to them to stop. 翻譯: 所以我當時試著要…揮手…你知道，就是示意他們停下來。
EN:The feeling came over me in a... wave... of nostalgia.
翻譯:那種感覺像一陣…波…懷舊之情般向我襲來。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用上述口語化的引述結構（如 "was like"）、過於隨意的強調方式，或將「wave」用作填充詞。應選擇更精確、完整的句子來描述動作或現象，例如使用「gestured」、「signaled」、「a surge of」等更正式的詞彙。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Wave"?What fixed phrases with "Wave" should I remember?
wave at
wave at [someone/something]
向某人或某物揮手
wave goodbye
wave goodbye (to [someone/something])
揮手道別
wave through
wave [someone/something] through
揮手示意通過
wave away
wave away [something/someone]
揮手示意離開；揮手驅趕；不以為然地揮手拒絕
wave down
wave down [a vehicle]
揮手示意車輛停下
wave a flag
wave a/the flag
揮舞旗幟
wave one's hand
wave one's hand
揮手
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Wave"?Which "Wave" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The company decided to wave the fee for loyal customers.
✓The company decided to waive the fee for loyal customers.
混淆了 'wave'（揮動）和 'waive'（放棄、免除）。'Waive' 是正式放棄某項權利或要求，例如費用、規則。'Wave' 是物理上的揮動動作。
×He waved his hand to me.
✓He waved at me. / He waved to me.
表達『向某人揮手』時，常用 'wave at/to someone'。'Wave one's hand' 本身是『揮動自己的手』，但若要指出揮手的對象，應使用介系詞 'at' 或 'to'，而非直接將對象作為動詞的受詞。
×He was waveing the flag during the ceremony.
✓He was waving the flag during the ceremony.
動詞 'wave' 的現在分詞/動名詞形式為 'waving'。以不發音的 'e' 結尾的動詞，在加 '-ing' 時通常去掉 'e'。
×The tall grass waved in the gentle breeze.
✓The tall grass swayed in the gentle breeze.
描述植物（如草、樹）在風中『搖曳、擺動』時，更常用 'sway'。'Wave' 通常指有意識的、來回或上下的揮動動作，或用於描述像旗幟等被揮動的物體，或波浪般的運動。'Sway' 則強調緩慢、優雅地來回擺動。
×She waved me to come closer.
✓She waved me over. / She gestured for me to come closer.
用 'wave' 表示『招手示意某人過來』時，常用短語 'wave someone over' 或 'wave someone in/on' 等。直接接 'to come closer' 較不自然。更清晰的說法可能是 'She gestured for me to come closer.'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Wave"?What are tense/participle forms of "Wave"?
waves(3rd_singular)waving(present_participle)waved(past)waved(past_participle)