concert
concert — 名詞
1. an event where musicians or singers perform live for an audience, usually playin
音樂會
音樂家現場表演的活動
an event where musicians or singers perform live for an audience, usually playing several pieces of music.
The school hall was full for Shanti's first piano concert on Saturday.
Shanti 的第一場鋼琴音樂會於星期六舉行，學校禮堂座無虛席。
adjective + concert: 'piano concert' specifies the type
Tickets for the orchestra's summer concert sold out within a week.
樂團夏季音樂會的門票在一週內售罄。
Isabela and her band played a charity concert to raise money for the local hospital.
Isabela 和她的樂團舉辦了一場慈善演唱會，為當地醫院募款。
During the concert, the lead singer asked the crowd to turn on their phone lights.
音樂會進行時，主唱請觀眾打開手機的燈光。
Ezra fell asleep halfway through the classical concert after a long day of exams.
Ezra 在考完漫長一天的試後，在古典音樂會進行到一半時睡著了。
- show
more general — can include theatre, dance, or comedy, not just music
- gig
informal; specifically a live music performance by a band or solo artist, often in a small venue
- recital
a solo or small-group performance, usually of classical music, in a formal setting
- performance
the broadest term — any act of presenting music, theatre, or dance before an audience
文法句型
adjective + concert (rock concert / classical concert / live concert)
concert + noun (concert hall / concert ticket / concert venue)
用法筆記
Concert usually refers to a live performance of popular, rock, jazz, or classical music. For a solo performance of classical music by one player, 'recital' is more common. For a single performer or small band in a bar or club, 'gig' is the informal term.
常見錯誤
2. a state of working together or acting jointly with another person or group, most
協同；配合
與他人或團體共同行動
a state of working together or acting jointly with another person or group, most often found in the fixed phrase 'in concert with'.
The new bridge was designed in concert with local engineers and environmental experts.
這座新橋樑是與當地工程師和環保專家協同設計的。
fixed phrase: 'in concert with' + noun phrase
The nursing team worked in concert with the doctors to improve patient care.
護理團隊與醫師配合，共同改善病人照護品質。
Defne planned the festival in concert with the city council and local businesses.
Defne 與市議會及當地商家協同規劃了這場節慶活動。
Several charities are delivering food aid in concert with the United Nations.
數個慈善機構正與聯合國協同運送食物援助。
- cooperation
more common and natural in everyday English; 'in cooperation with' is the standard phrasing
- collaboration
emphasises working together on a creative or intellectual task
- partnership
suggests a more formal, long-term arrangement between two parties
- opposition
acting against someone rather than with them
文法句型
in concert with + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is almost entirely restricted to the fixed phrase 'in concert with'. Outside this phrase, the noun meaning 'agreement' or 'cooperation' sounds archaic. For everyday use, prefer 'together with', 'in cooperation with', or 'in partnership with'.
常見錯誤
concert — 動詞
1. to develop a shared plan or strategy by talking with other people and reaching a
共同策劃
互相協商制定計畫
to develop a shared plan or strategy by talking with other people and reaching a joint decision.
Eri and Mathieu concerted a fundraising strategy for the new community centre.
Eri 和 Mathieu 共同策劃了一項為新社區中心募款的策略。
concert + noun phrase: 'concerted a fundraising strategy'
The two departments concerted a joint response to the budget cuts.
這兩個部門共同策劃了針對預算削減的聯合因應方案。
Eric concerted with his business partners to design a new marketing plan.
Eric 與他的商業夥伴共同策劃了一套新的行銷方案。
School officials concerted a new safety policy after meeting with parents.
校方在與家長會面後，共同策劃了新的安全政策。
- coordinate
more common; focuses on organising activities so they work well together
- plan jointly
the plain-English equivalent; two-word verb that is widely understood
- devise together
emphasises creating something new through shared thinking
文法句型
concert + noun phrase (a plan / a strategy / an approach)
用法筆記
In modern English this verb sense is rare and very formal. 'Concert' as a verb is almost never used in everyday conversation. In most situations, replace it with 'plan together', 'work out', or 'coordinate'. The participial adjective 'concerted' (as in 'a concerted effort') is far more common.
常見錯誤
2. to settle a disagreement or finalise arrangements by discussing the details unti
協商解決
透過討論達成協議
to settle a disagreement or finalise arrangements by discussing the details until all sides agree.
Tuan and Isabela concerted their differences after a long mediation session.
Tuan 和 Isabela 在漫長的調解後協商解決了彼此的分歧。
concert + noun phrase: 'concerted their differences' (things that divide people)
The two families concerted the terms of the property sale through a lawyer.
這兩個家庭透過律師協商解決了房產交易的條件。
Lawyers from both sides concerted the final settlement before the court date.
雙方律師在開庭日前協商解決了最終的和解方案。
The neighbours concerted a schedule for sharing access to the driveway.
鄰居們協商解決了共用車道的使用時間表。
文法句型
concert + noun phrase (differences / terms / a settlement)
用法筆記
This sense is extremely rare in modern English. It appears mostly in legal or historical texts. The verb 'concert' in this meaning is interchangeable with 'settle', 'resolve', or 'negotiate' — those alternatives are far more natural for learners to use.
常見錯誤
3. to act or work in a coordinated, harmonious way with another person or group, so
協同行動
與他人協調一致地行動
to act or work in a coordinated, harmonious way with another person or group, so that everyone's efforts support one another.
The rescue crews concerted their efforts to reach the trapped hikers before dark.
救援隊伍協同行動，趕在天黑前抵達受困的登山客所在位置。
concert + noun phrase: 'concerted their efforts' — a fixed collocation
Several government agencies concerted to improve public transport across the region.
數個政府機關協同行動，改善該區域的大眾運輸系統。
The musicians concerted beautifully, producing a warm and balanced sound.
音樂家們協同行動，奏出溫暖而平衡的樂聲。
Eshe concerted with the volunteer group to distribute meals to elderly residents.
Eshe 與志工團隊協同行動，為獨居長者分送餐點。
- coordinate
the natural modern substitute; implies organising activities so they align
- unite
emphasises coming together as a single force
- collaborate
focuses on working jointly, especially on creative or intellectual tasks
- conflict
when actions work against each other rather than together
文法句型
concert + noun phrase (efforts / actions)
concert with + noun phrase
用法筆記
This is the rarest of the three verb senses. The intransitive use ('the singers concerted well') is almost entirely obsolete. Modern English overwhelmingly prefers 'work together', 'coordinate', or 'act in unison'. The adjective 'concerted' (a concerted effort) is the only living form of this root.