transmission

transmission — noun

1. the sending of electronic signals, radio waves, or digital content through the a

1.名詞B2
釋義

the sending of electronic signals, radio waves, or digital content through the air, cables, or online networks, or the programme or message that is sent in this way

例句

The radio station's digital transmission reached listeners across three countries.

noun phrase: digital transmission as subject

Sirin recorded the live transmission of the concert on her tablet.

同義詞
  • broadcast

    implies public distribution to a wide audience; transmission can be point-to-point

  • signal

    focuses on the electronic waves themselves rather than the full message

  • feed

    describes a continuous, often live, video or audio stream (especially in news)

  • relay

    implies passing through intermediate stations or equipment

反義詞
  • reception

    the receiving side of the communication process

文法句型

transmission + of + [content]

用法筆記

Commonly modified by technology-related adjectives (digital, satellite, radio, live, encrypted). The preposition 'of' introduces the type of content being sent; 'by' or 'via' introduces the medium or method.

常見錯誤

❌I missed the transmission last night because my internet was down.' (when meaning a specific programme)
✅I missed the broadcast last night because my internet was down.
💡'transmission' emphasises the technical act of sending, not the scheduled programme as content.

2. the movement of something intangible — such as a disease, an idea, or informatio

2.名詞B2
釋義

the movement of something intangible — such as a disease, an idea, or information — from one person, group, or generation to another

例句

Doctors warned about the rapid transmission of the virus through crowded indoor spaces.

collocation: transmission of [disease]

Closing schools helped reduce the transmission of the infection among children.

collocation: reduce transmission

同義詞
  • spread

    more general, less formal; often suggests uncontrolled movement

  • transfer

    implies deliberate movement from one holder or location to another

  • dissemination

    formal; typically used for information, ideas, or knowledge

  • communication

    specifically about information exchange between people

反義詞
  • containment

    the act of stopping something from spreading further

文法句型

transmission + of + [disease/information/idea]

用法筆記

The preposition 'of' marks what is being passed; 'from' and 'to' mark the source and destination. Most frequent in medical contexts (disease transmission), but also common in cultural and information studies.

常見錯誤

❌The transmission of the gift took three days by courier.
✅The delivery of the gift took three days by courier.
💡'transmission' applies to intangible items (diseases, ideas, signals), not physical objects shipped in packages.

3. the set of mechanical parts in a car or other vehicle that moves the engine's po

3.名詞B2
釋義

the set of mechanical parts in a car or other vehicle that moves the engine's power to the wheels so the vehicle can move

例句

The mechanic inspected the car's automatic transmission for any signs of wear.

collocation: automatic transmission

Rohan's truck needed a new transmission after the long cross-country trip.

同義詞
  • gearbox

    refers more narrowly to the gear assembly; common in British English for manual types

  • drivetrain

    the broader system including the transmission, driveshaft, differential, and axles

  • powertrain

    includes the engine as well as the transmission and drivetrain

文法句型

[adjective] + transmission

用法筆記

In everyday British English, 'gearbox' is more common for manual transmissions; 'transmission' is standard in American English for all types. Frequently modified by 'automatic', 'manual', or 'CVT' (continuously variable transmission).

常見錯誤

❌My transmission is low on oil so I need to top it up.
✅My transmission is low on fluid so I need to refill it.
💡Vehicle transmissions use specialised 'transmission fluid,' not standard engine oil.