debug
debug — verb
1. to find and remove mistakes or faults in the code of computer programs or softwa
to find and remove mistakes or faults in the code of computer programs or software so that everything runs correctly
Anjali spent the whole morning debugging the new mobile app.
debug + [product: app / software / system]
The developers debugged the login feature after users reported crashes.
Piotr debugged the payment script line by line until it worked.
Without proper debugging, the website might freeze during heavy traffic.
Linh learned to debug Python scripts during her summer internship.
- fix
General word for repairing any problem; less specific to code
- troubleshoot
More formal; focuses on identifying the source of a problem
- correct
Suggests making something right rather than removing faults
- break
To cause errors in working code
- introduce bugs
Add faults to a program while making changes
文法句型
debug + [computer program / code / system]
用法筆記
Almost always used in computing contexts. The object is typically a program, code, system, or specific feature — not a person.
常見錯誤
2. to search a room, building, or vehicle for hidden microphones or recording equip
to search a room, building, or vehicle for hidden microphones or recording equipment and remove them
The security team debugged the conference room before the trade talks.
debug + [place: room / area for security sweep]
Diego was hired to debug the CEO's office after the merger rumours.
The embassy was debugged twice a week during the summit.
Nora specialised in debugging private jets for high-profile clients.
- bug
To install hidden listening devices in a place
文法句型
debug + [place: room / building / vehicle]
用法筆記
Much less common than the computing sense. Typically used in espionage, journalism, or corporate security contexts. Learners may encounter it in films and novels.
debug — noun
1. the activity of finding and correcting mistakes in computer programs or software
the activity of finding and correcting mistakes in computer programs or software
Debugging takes up a large part of every developer's workday.
uncountable: debugging as an activity
The release was delayed because the debugging phase took two extra weeks.
collocation: debugging phase
Kian finds debugging tedious but essential for writing clean code.
Automated tools can speed up the debugging process significantly.
Stephanie spent half of the project time on debugging alone.
- bug fixing
More informal; focuses on fixing individual known issues
- troubleshooting
Broader; includes diagnosing problems, not just in code
用法筆記
Used as an uncountable noun. 'Debugging' (the -ing form) is much more common than 'debug' as a noun. In everyday speech, programmers typically say 'I'm doing some debugging' rather than 'I'm doing a debug'.