controller
controller — 名詞
1. an object used for operating equipment such as factory machinery, home appliance
控制器
操作或控制機器、電腦或遊戲的裝置
an object used for operating equipment such as factory machinery, home appliances, or gaming consoles by sending commands through buttons, sticks, or touch controls
Christopher picked up the wireless controller and started his favourite racing game.
Christopher 拿起無線控制器，開始玩他最喜歡的賽車遊戲。
wireless controller — common type of game controller
A central controller in the office building adjusts the temperature in each room.
辦公大樓裡的中央控制器會調節每個房間的溫度。
central controller — used for building systems
Meera found the TV controller under the sofa cushions after searching the living room.
Meera 在客廳裡到處找電視遙控器，最後在沙發墊子下面找到了。
Wren's game controller vibrates every time the car hits a wall during the race.
Wren 的遊戲控制器每次賽車撞到牆壁時都會震動。
- joystick
refers specifically to a controller with a stick that moves in different directions; common for flight simulators and arcade games
- remote
a wireless device for controlling TVs or home appliances from a distance; less precise than 'controller' for gaming
- gamepad
a handheld controller held with both hands, typical for modern console gaming
常見錯誤
2. a person whose job is to direct an activity, a department, or an organization, m
管理員
負責管理組織、部門或活動運作的人
a person whose job is to direct an activity, a department, or an organization, making sure that operations run smoothly and goals are met
Ryan works as a financial controller for a large electronics company in Taipei.
Ryan 在臺北一家大型電子公司擔任財務管理員。
financial controller — oversees company accounts
The air traffic controller at Haneda Airport guided the plane safely through the storm.
羽田機場的航空交通管理員引導飛機安全穿越暴風雨。
air traffic controller — manages aircraft movement
Tariro became the controller of the regional sales team after two years with the firm.
Tariro 加入公司才兩年，就升任了區域銷售團隊的管理員。
As a production controller, Aylin checks the quality of every item that leaves the factory.
身為生產管理員，Aylin 負責檢查出廠的每一件產品的品質。
- manager
the most common general term for a person who runs a team or department; 'controller' often implies a stronger focus on financial or operational oversight
- director
a senior role with broader strategic responsibility; a director typically oversees multiple managers or controllers
- administrator
focuses on carrying out rules, processes, and paperwork rather than making strategic decisions
- comptroller
a less common variant spelling of 'controller' used specifically for senior financial officers in government or large institutions
- subordinate
a person who works under the direction of a controller or manager
用法筆記
This sense often appears in job titles such as 'financial controller', 'air traffic controller', or 'project controller'. When used without a modifier, the context usually refers to a financial or administrative role within an organization.