🔍 牛津詞典
🔍 朗文詞典
🔍 劍橋詞典
🔍 柯林斯詞典
🔍 麥美倫詞典
🔍 韋氏詞典 🎯

檢索以下詞典：
(Mr. Ng 不推薦使用 Google 翻譯！)
最近搜尋：
TOEFL BNC: 209 COCA: 251

head

1 of 3

noun

ˈhed How to pronounce head (audio)
1
: the upper or anterior division of the animal body that contains the brain, the chief sense organs, and the mouth
nodded his head in agreement
2
a
: the seat of the intellect : mind
two heads are better than one
b
: a person with respect to mental qualities
let wiser heads prevail
c
: natural aptitude or talent
a good head for figures
d
: mental or emotional control : poise
a level head
e
: headache
3
: the obverse (see obverse entry 2 sense 1) of a coin
—usually used in plural
call heads or tails
4
a
: person, individual
count heads
b
plural head : one of a number (as of domestic animals)
sold twenty head of cattle
5
a
: the end that is upper or higher or opposite the foot
the head of the table
head of a sail
b
: the source of a stream or river
the head of the Nile
c
: either end of something (such as a drum) whose two ends need not be distinguished
6
: director, leader: such as
a
: headmaster
b
: one in charge of a division or department in an office or institution
the head of the English department
met with the other department heads
7
a
: capitulum sense 2
b
: the foliaged part of a plant especially when consisting of a compact mass of leaves, flowers, or fruit
a head of lettuce
a single head of grain
8
a
: the leading element of a military column or a procession
b
: headway
often she had to fight for her head as the press of sail buried her bow C. V. Reilly
9
a
: the uppermost extremity or projecting part of an object : top
the head of a bolt
b
: the striking part of a weapon, tool, or implement
the head of an ax
c
: the rounded proximal end of a long bone (such as the humerus)
d
: the end of a muscle nearest the origin
e
: the oval part of a printed musical note
10
a
: a body of water kept in reserve at a height
also : the containing bank, dam, or wall
b
: a mass of water in motion (as in a rip current)
11
a
: the difference in elevation between two points in a body of fluid
b
: the resulting pressure of the fluid at the lower point expressible as this height
broadly : pressure of a fluid
an engine with a full head of steam
12
a
: the bow and adjacent parts of a ship
b
: a ship's toilet
broadly : toilet sense 1
13
: the approximate length of the head of a horse
won by a head
14
: the place of leadership, honor, or command
at the head of her class
15
a(1)
: a word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize
(2)
: a separate part or topic
heads of a sermon
b
: a portion of a page or sheet that is above the first line of printing
16
: the foam or scum that rises on a fermenting or effervescing liquid (such as beer)
17
a
: the part of a boil, pimple, or abscess at which it is likely to break
b
: culminating point of action : crisis
events came to a head
18
a
: a part or attachment of a machine or machine tool containing a device (such as a cutter or drill)
turret head of a lathe
also : the part of an apparatus that performs the chief function or a particular function
a drill head
b
magnetic recording : an electromagnet used as a transducer for recording on, reading, or erasing a magnetic medium (such as tape or a disk)
19
grammar : an immediate constituent of a construction that can have the same grammatical function as the whole (such as man in "an old man," "a very old man," or "the man in the street")
20
a
: one who uses a drug
—often used in combination
pothead
b
: a devoted enthusiast : aficionado
—often used in combination
computerhead
21
usually vulgar : fellatio, cunnilingus
—usually used with give

head

2 of 3

adjective

1
: of, relating to, or intended for the upper or anterior division of the animal body that contains the brain, the chief sense organs, and the mouth : of, relating to, or intended for the head (see head entry 1 sense 1)
head injuries
2
: principal, chief
head cook
3
: located at the end that is upper or higher : situated at the head (see head entry 1 sense 5a)
head sails
4
: coming from in front
head sea

head

3 of 3

verb

headed; heading; heads

transitive verb

1
: behead
2
a
: to put the striking part of a weapon, tool, or implement on : fit a head (see head entry 1 sense 9b) to
head an arrow
b
: to form the uppermost extremity or projecting part of : to form the head or top of
tower headed by a spire
3
: to act as leader or director of : to act as head (see head entry 1 sense 6) to
head a revolt
4
a
: to get in front of so as to hinder, stop, or turn back
head a herd of cattle
b
: to take a lead over (as in a race) : surpass
c
: to pass (a stream) by going round above the source
5
a
: to place something at the beginning or top of (something) in order to introduce or categorize : to put something at the head of (something, as a list)
Each page was headed with the writer's name.
b
: to stand as the first or leading member of
heads the list of heroes
6
: to set the course of
head a ship northward
7
: to hit and propel (something, such as a soccer ball) with the head (see head entry 1 sense 1)
headed the ball into the goal

intransitive verb

1
: to form a compact mass of leaves or fruit : to form a head (see head entry 1 sense 7b)
This type of cabbage heads early.
2
: to point or proceed in a certain direction
headed south
3
: to have a source : originate
The river heads in those mountains.
Phrases
by the head
: drawing the greater depth of water forward
off one's head
: crazy, distracted
out of one's head
: delirious
Her parents were out of their heads with worry.
over one's head
1
: beyond one's comprehension or competence
the most awful intellectual detail, all of it over my head E. B. White
2
: so as to pass over one's superior standing or authority
went over my head to complain

Synonyms

Noun

Adjective

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun She patted the dog on the head. He nodded his head in agreement. The ceiling's low—watch your head! Adjective as head editor at the TV station for 17 years, he has seen many news anchors come and go Verb The group was headed by the church pastor. He was accused of heading the revolt. I hopped in the car and headed down the street. After lunch, we headed back to the office. She headed out early this morning. The birds have already started heading south for the winter. The forward headed the ball into the goal. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head. Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017 Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries. David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017 Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head. J. Harry Jones, Ramona Sentinel, 19 July 2017 Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation. John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017 Turning this on its head, the susceptibility of Bose– Thilo Stöferle, Ars Technica, 18 July 2017 Head over to PCWorld’s comprehensive Windows 10 Creators Update review for the full rundown and extensive hands-on impressions, or our round-up of the Creators Update’s best new features. Brad Chacos, PCWorld, 17 July 2017 The Senate bill would also require the head of Air Force Space Command to serve for six years, rather than two or four years. Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 15 July 2017 Facing a potential recall, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has a huge head start on anyone who wants to run for his job. Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 July 2017
Adjective
Aguano was in his fourth season as running backs coach, after a successful tenure as head coach of a talent-laden program at Chandler High School. Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2022 Nathaniel Hackett, the Packers offensive coordinator under Matt LaFleur for the previous three seasons, is the head coach of the Denver Broncos. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Tyrone Anthony Figueroa teaches ninth-grade geometry at East Boston High School and is head coach for the boys’ junior varsity football and varsity basketball teams, and assistant varsity football coach. Tyrone Anthony Figueroa, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Sanders, who became head coach of Jackson State's football team in 2020, said the crisis has also affected his players. Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Brandon Pennington takes over as coordinator for Greg Miller, who is now head coach at River Ridge in New Port Richey. J.c. Carnahan, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2022 The running back competition in Arizona Cardinals training camp is apparently so good, head coach Kliff Kingsbury and his offensive staff have yet to decide who will be No. 2 behind starter James Conner. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 For the third time in less than two years, the head coach of a women’s sport at Texas Tech has left the school under the cloud of an investigation and allegations of mistreatment of athletes. Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 The lesson was not lost on Sean Kouplen, the head coach of Isaiah’s team. Don Yaeger, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022
Verb
Then it is expected to head more to the north and will be near the southeastern Bahamas on Tuesday. Leigh Morgan, al, 19 Sep. 2022 Starting goalie Raythan Robbins, defenseman Campbell Cichosz, forward Matt Johnson and even head coach Mike Aikens have moved on to the Division I college level. Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2022 Diggs is someone Burrow and head coach Zac Taylor will be keeping a close eye on. The Enquirer, 14 Sep. 2022 Here is what to know about Kaul, a Democrat, as voters head into the general election. Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 So head outdoors with these deals and enjoy the sounds of birds chirping and wind whistling through trees. Matt Jancer, WIRED, 10 Sep. 2022 Birds breeding in eastern North America head out over the Atlantic in maritime Canada or the northeastern U.S. and make a 60-hour, nonstop, 1,500-mile (2,500-kilometer) flight to the Greater Antilles. Tom Langen, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2022 According to Bureau of Labor Statistics projections, the need for chefs and head cooks is far outpacing the number of students interested in pursuing those careers. Allison Salerno, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Citing projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the newspaper noted that the need for chefs and head cooks is growing, with a 25 percent rise expected from 2020 to 2030. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun, Adjective, and Verb

Middle English hed, from Old English hēafod; akin to Old High German houbit head, Latin caput

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of head was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing head

See More
See More

👨🏻‍🏫 Mr. Ng 韋氏詞典 📚 – mw.mister5️⃣.net
切換為繁體中文
Site Uptime