Zip Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

zip

verb

快速理解

What does "Zip" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Zip"?

「zip」作為動詞,主要表示快速移動、拉上拉鍊,以及在電腦上壓縮檔案。

  1. 1

    快速移動

    EN: to move very quickly

    翻譯: 快速移動

  2. 2

    拉上拉鍊

    EN: to fasten something with a zipper

    翻譯: 用拉鍊拉上

  3. 3

    壓縮檔案

    EN: to compress computer files into a single archive

    翻譯: 將電腦檔案壓縮成一個檔案

小提醒:注意「zip」在電腦用語中是指「壓縮檔案」,而不是「解壓縮」;解壓縮是「unzip」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Zip" in English

How to pronounce "Zip" in English?"Zip" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Zip" from YouTube Videos

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The bees had no idea where to go. I forgot to zip up the bee suit.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Zip"?How does "Zip" change by context?

1. to close or open something using a zipper

用拉鍊拉上或拉開

Can you help me zip up my dress?

你能幫我把洋裝的拉鍊拉上嗎?

He zipped his jacket before going outside.

他出門前拉上了夾克的拉鍊。

2. to move very quickly

快速移動

The car zipped past us on the highway.

那輛車在高速公路上從我們旁邊呼嘯而過。

She zipped through her homework in an hour.

她一小時內就快速完成了作業。

3. to compress computer files into a single archive

將電腦檔案壓縮成一個壓縮檔

You need to zip the folder before emailing it.

在郵寄之前,你需要把資料夾壓縮起來。

I zipped all the photos to save space.

我把所有照片壓縮起來以節省空間。

4. to pass or proceed with energy or speed

充滿活力或快速地通過或進行

The idea zipped through the committee and was approved.

這個想法在委員會中迅速通過並獲得批准。

He zipped the ball across the field to his teammate.

他將球快速傳過球場給他的隊友。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Zip"?How to make natural sentences with "Zip"?
PatternMeaningExample
zip + noun (e.g., file, folder)壓縮(檔案、資料夾等)I need to zip the folder before emailing it. (我需要在寄送前壓縮這個資料夾。)
zip + up + noun把…拉上拉鍊;壓縮起來Can you zip up your jacket? (你可以把外套拉鍊拉上嗎?)
zip + along/down/through + noun (place)快速移動(或通過)The motorcycle zipped through the narrow streets. (摩托車快速穿過了狹窄的街道。)
zip + past + noun (person/object)快速超越The runner zipped past his competitors in the final stretch. (那位跑者在最後衝刺時快速超越了對手。)
zip + noun + to + noun (destination)快速傳送(如電子檔案)I'll zip the documents to you right away. (我會馬上把文件壓縮後傳給你。)

用法說明

How is "Zip" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Zip"?

zip up vs zip through

  • zip up 通常指「拉上拉鍊」的具體動作,或引申為「完成、總結」某事。
  • zip through 則強調「快速穿過、迅速完成」,著重於速度和流暢性。
  • zip 作為及物動詞,後面直接接衣物等名詞時,通常意指「為...拉上拉鍊」。
  • zip 作為不及物動詞,與介系詞 throughpast 連用時,則描述快速移動的狀態。 EN: Can you help me zip up my dress? 翻譯: 你可以幫我把洋裝的拉鍊拉上嗎?

EN:She managed to zip through the book in one evening.

翻譯:她一個晚上就迅速讀完了那本書。

EN:He zipped his jacket before going out.

翻譯:他出門前拉上了夾克的拉鍊。

EN:The motorcycle zipped past us on the highway.

翻譯:那輛摩托車在高速公路上從我們旁邊疾馳而過。

總結建議

根據你想表達的是「閉合拉鍊」的動作還是「快速移動/完成」的狀態,來選擇使用 zip upzip through 等不同片語。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Zip" and similar words?How to choose "Zip" vs alternatives?

zip vs close

zip 專指用拉鍊快速拉上或拉開;close 泛指關閉、合上各種開口或容器。

zip vs fasten

zip 是用拉鍊固定;fasten 是用任何方式(如鈕扣、安全帶、繫繩)使某物固定或安全。

zip vs seal

zip 是透過拉鍊的齒狀結構暫時性閉合;seal 是使某物完全密閉,通常為了防漏或保存。

口語用法

How is "Zip" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Zip"?

引述

用於引述或模仿他人說話時,表示快速移動或離開的動作。 EN: He just said "gotta zip to the store" and ran out. 翻譯: 他只說了句「得趕快去趟商店」,就跑出去了。

EN:She was like, "I'll zip over there and be back in five."

翻譯:她當時說:「我馬上衝過去,五分鐘就回來。」

語氣強調

與副詞連用,強調動作的迅速或突然性。 EN: The car just zipped right past us. 翻譯: 那輛車就這樣「咻」地從我們旁邊開過去了。

EN:I need to zip down to the office real quick.

翻譯:我得火速趕去辦公室一下。

停頓填充

在思考下一句話時,用作口語填充,表示即將快速完成某事。 EN: So, if I can just zip... uh... finish this email, then we can go. 翻譯: 所以,如果我能趕緊...呃...把這封郵件寫完,我們就可以走了。

EN:Let me zip—wait, where did I put my keys?

翻譯:讓我趕緊——等等,我把鑰匙放哪了?

正式書寫注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免使用口語化的 "zip"(動詞,意為快速移動),建議改用更正式的詞彙,如 "hurry"、"rush" 或 "move quickly"。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Zip"?What fixed phrases with "Zip" should I remember?

zip up

verb + particle

拉上拉鍊

zip through

verb + preposition

快速通過或完成

zip past

verb + preposition/adverb

快速經過

zip across

verb + preposition

快速橫越

zip open

verb + particle

拉開拉鍊

zip around

verb + particle

到處快速移動

zip shut

verb + particle

用拉鍊關上/封住

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Zip"?Which "Zip" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I need to zip my bag.

I need to zip up my bag.

「zip」作為動詞時,通常需要搭配介系詞「up」來表示「拉上拉鍊」的完整動作。單獨使用「zip」較不自然,除非在特定語境(如「zip it shut」)。

×The file is too large, I will zip.

The file is too large, I will zip it.

「zip」作為「壓縮(檔案)」的動詞時是及物動詞,必須接上受詞(如 it, the folder, the files)。

×The car zipped on the highway.

The car zipped along/down the highway.

描述快速移動時,「zip」常與「along」、「down」、「past」、「through」等介系詞連用,以指示移動的路徑或方向。單用「on」不自然。

×He zippedped his coat.

He zipped his coat.

「zip」是規則動詞,過去式及過去分詞為「zipped」。不應重複字尾輔音「p」。

×The zip of my pants is broken.

The zipper on my pants is broken.

名詞「拉鍊」在美式英語中通常用「zipper」。雖然英式英語可用「zip」,但在美式英語環境或正式寫作中,使用「zipper」更為常見且清晰。動詞「zip」不應直接當成名詞指稱「拉鍊」這個物件。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Zip"?What are tense/participle forms of "Zip"?
zips(3rd_singular)zipping(present_participle)zipped(past)zipped(past_participle)