console
console — 動詞
1. to offer kind words or gentle actions to a person who is feeling sad or disappoi
安慰；撫慰
以言語或行動減輕他人的悲傷
to offer kind words or gentle actions to a person who is feeling sad or disappointed, so that they feel less upset
Gabriel tried to console his younger brother after the team lost the match.
Gabriel 試著安慰輸掉比賽的弟弟。
console + person + after + [event]
The elderly nurse gently consoled the frightened child by holding her hand.
那位年長的護士握住哭泣孩子的手，輕聲安慰她。
console + by + gerund
When Felix failed his driving test a second time, his roommate consoled him.
Felix 第二次沒通過駕照考試時，他的室友安慰了他。
Roya wrote a long letter to console her cousin, who was nervous about the surgery.
Roya 寫了一封長信安慰擔心手術的表姐。
文法句型
console + person who is sad
用法筆記
The person being consoled must be specifically unhappy or disappointed — not simply in need of general encouragement. This sense is not used for calming someone who is angry or afraid.
常見錯誤
2. to make yourself feel less sad or disappointed by finding a reason or activity t
自我安慰
讓自己在失望時感覺好一些
to make yourself feel less sad or disappointed by finding a reason or activity that gives you comfort
After losing the race, Anong consoled herself by thinking about the next competition.
輸掉比賽後，Anong 想著下一場比賽來安慰自己。
reflexive pattern: console + oneself + by + gerund
Eitan consoled himself with the thought that no one had been hurt in the accident.
Eitan 用「沒有人受傷」這個想法來安慰自己。
reflexive pattern: console + oneself + with + noun phrase
Tara consoled herself by eating ice cream after a bad day at work.
Tara 在工作不順心後吃冰淇淋來安慰自己。
Joshua consoled himself by remembering that he had done his best in the exam.
Joshua 告訴自己已經盡力了，藉此安慰自己。
- comfort oneself
less common in everyday speech; 'console yourself' is more natural
- cheer oneself up
informal, focuses on lifting mood rather than handling disappointment
文法句型
console oneself with + noun phrase
console oneself by + gerund
用法筆記
Always used with a reflexive pronoun (myself, yourself, himself, herself, etc.). The pattern 'console oneself with/by' is the only natural structure for this sense.
常見錯誤
console — 名詞
1. a flat surface or board that holds the buttons, switches, and displays used to o
控制台
設有按鈕與顯示器的操作面板
a flat surface or board that holds the buttons, switches, and displays used to operate a machine, vehicle, or electronic system
Christopher pressed a button on the console and the screen lit up immediately.
Christopher 按下控制台上的一個按鈕，螢幕立刻亮了起來。
collocation: on the console
The pilot checked the main console before starting the engines of the plane.
飛行員在啟動飛機引擎前檢查了主控制台。
collocation: main console
Mateo adjusted the sound levels from the recording console at the back of the room.
Mateo 在房間後方調整錄音控制台上的音量。
Gita stared at the console in the studio, unsure which button to push first.
Gita 盯著錄音室裡的控制台，不確定該按哪個按鈕。
- control panel
more general term; 'console' often implies a larger or more integrated surface with displays
- dashboard
specifically the console in a vehicle, especially a car or aircraft
用法筆記
Often preceded by a noun that describes the type of equipment, such as 'sound console,' 'mixing console,' or 'flight console.' The preposition 'at' or 'on' is used: 'at the console' or 'on the console.'
2. a dedicated machine that runs video games when linked to a television or monitor
遊戲主機
用來玩電子遊戲的設備
a dedicated machine that runs video games when linked to a television or monitor
Ava saved her money for months to buy the latest game console.
Ava 存了好幾個月的錢，買了最新的遊戲主機。
collocation: game console
Élise and her brother argued every evening about whose turn it was on the console.
Élise 和弟弟每天晚上都爭論誰該玩遊戲主機。
The new console came with a wireless controller and three games inside the box.
新主機附帶一個無線控制器和三款遊戲。
Alessia plugged the console into the television and started the racing game.
Alessia 把遊戲主機插上電視，開始玩賽車遊戲。
- gaming system
slightly more formal and broader; can include components like controllers and headsets
- gaming platform
very broad term that also includes PC and mobile gaming, not just dedicated devices
用法筆記
In everyday conversation, 'console' alone usually refers to a video game console. Novels and brands often use the fuller phrase 'game console' or 'gaming console.'
常見錯誤
3. a long, narrow table that is usually placed against a wall, often used for holdi
窄桌；壁桌
靠牆擺放的狹長桌子
a long, narrow table that is usually placed against a wall, often used for holding decorative objects or a lamp
A narrow wooden console stood against the wall in the hallway.
走廊靠牆放著一張窄長的木桌。
collocation: narrow console / wooden console
The family kept a framed photo on the console in the dining room.
這家人把裱框照片放在餐廳靠牆的窄桌上。
collocation: on the console
Mei-Ling placed a vase of flowers on the console next to the front door.
Mei-Ling 在玄關旁的小桌几上放了一瓶花。
The antique console in the library held a collection of old books.
圖書館裡那張古董壁桌上放著一批舊書。
- console table
the full name for this piece of furniture; sometimes refers to a table with legs that rest on the floor rather than being fixed to the wall
用法筆記
Also called a 'console table.' This sense is less common in everyday conversation and appears more often in descriptions of furniture or interior design.
4. a tall cabinet or upright case that holds electronic equipment such as a televis
設備櫃
收納或展示電子設備的直立櫃
a tall cabinet or upright case that holds electronic equipment such as a television, radio, stereo system, or musical instrument controls
The old television sat inside a large wooden console in the corner of the room.
那台舊電視放在房間角落一個大型木製設備櫃裡。
collocation: inside a console
The church organ has a large console with three rows of keys and foot pedals.
教堂風琴有一個大型設備櫃，裝著三排琴鍵和腳踏板。
collocation: organ console
Sirin found an old radio hidden inside an antique console at the market.
Sirin 在市場的一個古董設備櫃裡發現了一台老收音機。
The stereo console took up most of the wall in their living room.
那台立體聲音響櫃佔了客廳的大半面牆。
- cabinet
broader term; 'console' specifically implies a piece of furniture that houses and displays electronic equipment
用法筆記
This sense is becoming less common as modern electronics are no longer built into large separate cabinets. You will see it mostly in descriptions of vintage equipment or church organs.