studio
studio — noun
1. a room fitted with microphones, cameras, mixers, and soundproofing, used for rec
a room fitted with microphones, cameras, mixers, and soundproofing, used for recording radio shows, television programmes, or music tracks
Abigail spent the whole afternoon in the recording studio working on her new song.
collocation: recording studio
The news anchor reads from a screen inside the television studio while the producer counts down.
Feng's band booked a small studio for three days to record their first album.
In the radio studio, the host pressed a button to let the caller speak on air.
Sound engineers check every microphone before a live music show begins at the studio.
- recording studio
a more specific term that always refers to a music-recording facility
- control room
the part of a broadcast studio where engineers operate the equipment, not the space where performers appear
文法句型
in a/the studio
at a/the studio
用法筆記
Often appears with a modifier that specifies the type: 'recording studio', 'television studio', 'radio studio'. The definite article is common when referring to a specific facility ('at the studio').
常見錯誤
2. a large facility containing sound stages and production offices used for creatin
a large facility containing sound stages and production offices used for creating motion pictures, or the company that owns it
Linh got a job as a costume assistant at the film studio near Los Angeles.
collocation: film studio
The studio decided to spend more money on special effects for the new action movie.
Walid visited the old studio lot where his favourite science-fiction film was shot in the 1990s.
Several small studios in Mumbai produce dozens of films every year for local audiences.
- film lot
focuses on the physical outdoor area of a film studio with sets and buildings
- production company
emphasises the business side — the studio as an organisation that funds and distributes films
文法句型
at a/the studio
studio + noun (studio lot, studio boss)
用法筆記
Can refer to either a physical place (a building or set of buildings) or the business entity that makes and distributes films. The meaning is usually clear from context — 'the studio hired a new director' refers to the company, while 'we visited the studio' refers to the physical location.
常見錯誤
3. a place with a sprung floor and full-length mirrors where dance classes are held
a place with a sprung floor and full-length mirrors where dance classes are held and dancers rehearse
Vivek takes ballet classes at a dance studio three times a week after school.
collocation: dance studio
The dance studio on Main Street offers lessons in hip-hop, salsa, and traditional folk dance.
Camila warmed up at the barre before the teacher arrived at the studio for the evening class.
A new dance studio opened near the park with large mirrors and a wooden floor for dancers.
- dance school
focuses more on the institution and lessons than on the physical room
- dance centre
a larger facility that may have multiple studios and performance spaces
文法句型
at a/the dance studio
studio + noun (studio class)
用法筆記
Often preceded by 'dance' to distinguish it from other types of studio. Commonly used with the prepositions 'at' and 'in'. Many dance studios are small businesses run by individual teachers.
4. a room where a painter, sculptor, photographer, or other visual artist creates t
a room where a painter, sculptor, photographer, or other visual artist creates their work, often with good natural light and space for materials
Élise spends every morning in her studio painting portraits of people from the local market.
in her studio (artist's workspace)
Otis set up a photography studio in his garage with two large lights and a white backdrop.
photography studio
The sculptor moved to a bigger studio so she could work on large stone figures without bumping into the walls.
Nia cleaned her brushes and organised the paint tubes before locking up the studio for the night.
- atelier
a French borrowing used in English for a high-end artist's studio, especially in fashion or fine art
文法句型
in a/the studio
studio + noun (studio space)
用法筆記
Unlike 'workshop', which suggests tools and heavy materials, 'studio' for artists implies a space for visual creation — painting, drawing, photography, or sculpture. Often used with a possessive ('her studio', 'his studio').
常見錯誤
5. a business that produces and sells artwork, photographs, or design services, oft
a business that produces and sells artwork, photographs, or design services, often run by one or more artists
Talia runs a small design studio that creates logos and posters for local restaurants.
design studio
Amani joined a photography studio specialising in wedding portraits and corporate events.
collocation: photography studio (as a business)
The studio hired two new graphic designers after winning a big contract with a fashion brand.
Minh opened his own illustration studio last year and now sells prints to shops across the country.
- design firm
more formal term emphasising the business and client-servicing aspect
- art atelier
a high-end term for a studio that produces original fine-art pieces rather than commercial design
文法句型
studio + noun (studio manager)
用法筆記
This sense focuses on the studio as a business entity rather than a physical workspace. The same physical space can function as both a workplace (sense 4) and a company (sense 5), but the context tells you which meaning is intended — look for words like 'hired', 'client', 'contract', or 'sells'.
6. a small home made up of one main room that serves as both a living area and a be
a small home made up of one main room that serves as both a living area and a bedroom, plus a bathroom and often a small kitchen area
Kabir rented a studio near the university because it was cheaper than a one-bedroom flat.
rent a studio (apartment sense)
The young couple moved into a bright studio with large windows and a tiny kitchen in the corner.
William's studio was so small that his bed folded up into the wall to make room for guests.
Studio apartments are popular in big cities because the rent is lower than for larger units.
- studio flat
British English equivalent; refers to the same type of small, open-plan home
- efficiency apartment
a US term for a very compact studio, usually with minimal kitchen facilities
文法句型
studio + noun (studio flat)
用法筆記
Commonly called 'studio apartment' in American English and 'studio flat' in British English. Often simply shortened to 'studio' in context ('She lives in a studio'). The open-plan layout — where the bed, sofa, and kitchen are in one space — is the defining feature.