debug
debug — 動詞
1. to find and remove mistakes or faults in the code of computer programs or softwa
除錯
找出並修正程式錯誤
to find and remove mistakes or faults in the code of computer programs or software so that everything runs correctly
Anjali spent the whole morning debugging the new mobile app.
Anjali 花了整個上午在除錯新手機應用程式。
debug + [product: app / software / system]
The developers debugged the login feature after users reported crashes.
開發人員在使用者回報當機後，除錯了登入功能。
Piotr debugged the payment script line by line until it worked.
Piotr 一行一行除錯付款程式碼，直到它能正常運作。
Without proper debugging, the website might freeze during heavy traffic.
沒有適當的除錯，網站在流量高峰時可能會當機。
Linh learned to debug Python scripts during her summer internship.
Linh 在暑期實習時學會了除錯 Python 程式碼。
- fix
General word for repairing any problem; less specific to code
- troubleshoot
More formal; focuses on identifying the source of a problem
- correct
Suggests making something right rather than removing faults
- break
To cause errors in working code
- introduce bugs
Add faults to a program while making changes
文法句型
debug + [computer program / code / system]
用法筆記
Almost always used in computing contexts. The object is typically a program, code, system, or specific feature — not a person.
常見錯誤
2. to search a room, building, or vehicle for hidden microphones or recording equip
清除監聽
檢查並移除竊聽器
to search a room, building, or vehicle for hidden microphones or recording equipment and remove them
The security team debugged the conference room before the trade talks.
安檢團隊在貿易會談前除錯了會議室，清除所有竊聽裝置。
debug + [place: room / area for security sweep]
Diego was hired to debug the CEO's office after the merger rumours.
Diego 被聘來在併購傳聞後清除執行長辦公室的監聽設備。
The embassy was debugged twice a week during the summit.
高峰會期間，大使館每週被徹底清除監聽裝置兩次。
Nora specialised in debugging private jets for high-profile clients.
Nora 專精為高階客戶清除私人飛機上的竊聽裝置。
- bug
To install hidden listening devices in a place
文法句型
debug + [place: room / building / vehicle]
用法筆記
Much less common than the computing sense. Typically used in espionage, journalism, or corporate security contexts. Learners may encounter it in films and novels.
debug — 名詞
1. the activity of finding and correcting mistakes in computer programs or software
除錯工作
修復程式錯誤的過程
the activity of finding and correcting mistakes in computer programs or software
Debugging takes up a large part of every developer's workday.
除錯佔去了每位開發人員工作日中的一大部分。
uncountable: debugging as an activity
The release was delayed because the debugging phase took two extra weeks.
因為除錯階段多花了兩週，所以發布延遲了。
collocation: debugging phase
Kian finds debugging tedious but essential for writing clean code.
Kian 覺得除錯很乏味，但要寫出乾淨的程式碼就非做不可。
Automated tools can speed up the debugging process significantly.
自動化工具可以大幅加快除錯流程。
Stephanie spent half of the project time on debugging alone.
Stephanie 光除錯就花了專案一半的時間。
- bug fixing
More informal; focuses on fixing individual known issues
- troubleshooting
Broader; includes diagnosing problems, not just in code
用法筆記
Used as an uncountable noun. 'Debugging' (the -ing form) is much more common than 'debug' as a noun. In everyday speech, programmers typically say 'I'm doing some debugging' rather than 'I'm doing a debug'.