video
video — noun
1. a digital computer file or a physical recording that captures images with moveme
a digital computer file or a physical recording that captures images with movement and sound, designed to be viewed on a screen
Ife put a short video of her baby on social media for relatives to see.
video of + noun / on social media
The history teacher showed the class a video about ancient Roman daily life.
Ryan downloaded a step-by-step video to learn how to make sourdough bread.
Liang edited the wedding video on his laptop before sharing it with family.
This short video plays in high definition on any modern tablet or phone.
文法句型
a video of + noun
on video
watch / upload / share a video
2. a short film produced to accompany a popular song, typically showing the musicia
a short film produced to accompany a popular song, typically showing the musicians performing or telling a visual story based on the lyrics
Quan's favourite band released a new music video at midnight on Tuesday.
release a music video
The music video for that song was shot entirely in black and white.
music video + for [song]
Devika danced along as she watched the music video on repeat for an hour.
Noor shared the music video with all her friends on the class group chat.
- promo video
more general promotional clip, not limited to music
- visual album
a full collection of music videos forming a single artistic work
文法句型
music video + for + noun
release / film a music video
3. a machine, now less common, that records and plays television programmes using m
a machine, now less common, that records and plays television programmes using magnetic tape inside a cassette
Christopher set the video to record the late-night documentary about penguins.
set the video to record [programme]
Inês pressed play on the video and the whole family watched the film together.
Vinícius adjusted the timer on the video so it would capture the football match.
There was an old video player stacked beneath the television in the spare room.
- VCR
the formal abbreviation; equally dated
- cassette recorder
emphasises the tape medium rather than the machine itself
文法句型
set the video + to-infinitive
on video
用法筆記
This sense is increasingly rare in everyday speech, as streaming services and digital recorders have largely replaced videocassette recorders. It is still found in older British English usage ('set the video').
video — adjective
1. involving or using the technology that records and transmits moving images and s
involving or using the technology that records and transmits moving images and sound for communication or entertainment
Vinícius joined the video call from his hotel room in São Paulo.
video call
The company held a video conference with branch offices in three different countries.
video conference
Noor uploaded a short video message to congratulate her teammate on winning the award.
Liang submitted a video application instead of a written cover letter for the job.
文法句型
video + noun
video call
video conference
video message
2. relating to the visual part of a television broadcast, or to the equipment and m
relating to the visual part of a television broadcast, or to the equipment and methods used to display moving images on a screen
The video signal was interrupted by a thunderstorm last night.
video signal
Older televisions use a different video format than modern flat-screen models.
video format
The technician adjusted the video output to improve the picture on the screen.
Cable companies send video data through underground fibre-optic lines to homes.
文法句型
video + noun
video signal
video format
video display
video — verb
1. to capture moving images and sound of an event or television programme using a c
to capture moving images and sound of an event or television programme using a camera or recording device, saving them as a digital file or onto tape
Ife videoed her daughter's first piano recital at the school hall last spring.
video + event (past: videoed)
The couple decided to video their wedding ceremony instead of hiring a professional.
Quan forgot to video the documentary that was on the history channel last night.
Yael videoed the entire cooking demonstration so she could review the steps later.
Ryan's grandmother asked him to video the family reunion for relatives living abroad.
文法句型
video + noun (event / programme / person)
video + someone + doing something
用法筆記
The past tense and past participle are both 'videoed'. This verb is less formal than 'record' or 'film', and is most common in everyday conversation about personal or household recording.