dp
dp — 名詞
1. a person who has been forced to leave their home because of war, conflict, or a
流離失所者
因戰爭或災難被迫離家者
a person who has been forced to leave their home because of war, conflict, or a natural disaster, but has not crossed an international border
After the earthquake, thousands of DPs were housed in emergency shelters across the region.
地震過後，數千名流離失所者被安置在區域內的緊急避難所。
DP = displaced person, used in humanitarian contexts
The Red Cross set up a camp to help DPs who had lost their homes in the flood.
紅十字會搭建營地，幫助在洪水中失去家園的流離失所者。
Many DPs from the war zone were moved to safer areas by the United Nations.
許多來自戰區的流離失所者由聯合國轉移至較安全的地區。
Local families volunteered to host DPs in their homes during the crisis last winter.
去年冬天，當地家庭自願在家中接待流離失所者。
- evacuee
more specific to people moved out of danger by authorities, often temporary
用法筆記
Often used in news reports and official documents about conflicts or disasters. The term is different from 'refugee', which refers to someone who crosses a national border.
常見錯誤
2. a play in baseball that results in two players from the batting team being calle
雙殺
棒球中一次完成兩次出局的防守
a play in baseball that results in two players from the batting team being called out during the same continuous action on the field
The shortstop fielded the ground ball and turned a smooth DP to end the inning.
游擊手接住滾地球，順暢完成雙殺，結束了這一局。
DP = double play, used in baseball reporting
With a runner on first base, the pitcher hoped for a quick DP from the next batter.
一壘有跑者時，投手希望下一棒能打出雙殺球。
The crowd roared when the second baseman started a DP from a sharp ground ball.
當二壘手接住強勁滾地球發動雙殺時，全場觀眾歡聲雷動。
Hannah's coach taught her to turn a DP by stepping on second base and throwing to first.
Hannah 的教練教她踩二壘再傳一壘來完成雙殺。
A well-executed DP can completely change the direction of a baseball game.
一次漂亮的雙殺可以完全改變棒球比賽的局勢。
- twin killing
informal baseball slang, much less common
用法筆記
Common in baseball broadcasts and sports news. Related verbs include 'turn a DP' and 'start a DP'.
常見錯誤
3. a professional degree that qualifies someone to work as a pharmacist, advising p
藥學博士
藥劑師的專業博士學位
a professional degree that qualifies someone to work as a pharmacist, advising patients about medicines and preparing prescriptions
After completing her Pharm.D., Mira opened a pharmacy in her hometown near the hospital.
Mira 取得藥學博士學位後，在家鄉的醫院附近開了一間藥局。
Pharm.D. = Doctor of Pharmacy, used in academic titles
The Pharm.D. programme requires four years of study after earning a bachelor's degree.
藥學博士課程需要在大學畢業後再修讀四年。
Dr. Kwame holds a Pharm.D. and works as a clinical pharmacist at a large teaching hospital.
Kwame 醫生擁有藥學博士學位，在一家大型教學醫院擔任臨床藥師。
Ada decided to pursue a Pharm.D. because she wanted to help patients manage their medications.
Ada 決定攻讀藥學博士，因為她想幫助病人管理他們的用藥。
The university's Pharm.D. graduates are trained to work in both hospitals and local clinics.
該大學的藥學博士畢業生受過訓練，可在醫院和診所工作。
用法筆記
Also written as Pharm.D. (with periods). This is a doctoral-level degree in the United States and some other countries, similar in length to medical training.
常見錯誤
4. a professional degree that qualifies someone to diagnose and treat medical condi
足病醫博
足部醫療的專業博士學位
a professional degree that qualifies someone to diagnose and treat medical conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower leg
Dr. Rodrigo holds a D.P. and treats patients with foot and ankle problems at his clinic.
Rodrigo 醫生擁有足病醫學博士學位，在他的診所治療病人腳部和腳踝的問題。
D.P. = Doctor of Podiatry, used in medical titles
After earning his D.P., Christopher opened a clinic that specialises in sports foot injuries.
Christopher 取得足病醫學博士後，開了一家專門處理運動腳傷的診所。
The D.P. degree qualifies a doctor to perform surgery on the foot and ankle when needed.
足病醫學博士學位讓醫生有資格在必要時對腳部和腳踝進行手術。
Camille's podiatrist has a D.P. from a well-known medical school in the United States.
Camille 的足科醫師擁有美國知名醫學院頒發的足病醫學博士學位。
Patients with diabetes often visit a D.P. to check the health of their feet regularly.
糖尿病患者常定期去看足病醫學博士，檢查他們的腳部健康狀況。
用法筆記
Also written as D.P. or DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine). Distinguish from sense 3 (Doctor of Pharmacy) — both use 'DP' but in different medical fields.
常見錯誤
5. the use of computers and software to collect, organise, store, and analyse infor
資料處理
用電腦組織與管理資料的作業
the use of computers and software to collect, organise, store, and analyse information in a useful way
The company's DP department handles all customer information with strict security measures.
公司的資料處理部門以嚴格的保密措施處理所有客戶資訊。
DP = data processing, used in computing contexts
Bao works in the DP unit of the hospital, managing patient records and test results.
Bao 在醫院的資料處理單位工作，管理病患記錄和檢驗結果。
Modern DP tools can analyse large amounts of data much faster than humans ever could.
現代的資料處理工具分析大量數據的速度遠超過人類所能及。
The new DP software helps the bank process loan applications in just a few hours.
新的資料處理軟體幫助銀行在幾小時內處理完貸款申請。
Efficient DP is essential for any business that depends on accurate customer information.
對於依賴準確客戶資訊的企業而言，有效的資料處理至關重要。
- data management
broader term that includes storage, security, and organisation beyond just processing
- information processing
more formal, often used in academic contexts
用法筆記
Now largely replaced by broader terms like 'IT' or 'data management', but still used in some business and government contexts.
6. a number that indicates how many repeating molecular units are linked together i
聚合度
聚合物分子中重複單元的數量
a number that indicates how many repeating molecular units are linked together in a polymer chain, used to describe the material's properties
The DP of this plastic determines how strong and flexible the final product will be.
這種塑膠的聚合度決定了最終成品的強度與彈性。
DP = degree of polymerization, used in chemistry
In the chemistry lab, Ravindra measured the DP of the polymer sample using a special machine.
在化學實驗室裡，Ravindra 用一台特殊機器測量了聚合物樣本的聚合度。
A higher DP usually means the material is stronger and more resistant to heat damage.
聚合度越高，通常代表材料越堅固、越耐熱。
The DP value tells scientists how many repeating units make up a single polymer chain.
聚合度數值告訴科學家一條聚合物鏈由多少個重複單元組成。
The manufacturing process carefully controls the DP to achieve the desired quality of the plastic.
製造過程會仔細控制聚合度，以達到所需的塑膠品質。
用法筆記
A highly technical term used mainly in polymer chemistry and materials science. Not found in general conversation.
7. the temperature at which water vapour in the air starts to turn into liquid wate
露點
空氣中水氣凝結成露的溫度
the temperature at which water vapour in the air starts to turn into liquid water, forming dew or fog
When the air temperature drops to the dew point, fog often forms in the early morning.
當氣溫降到露點時，清晨經常會起霧。
DP = dew point, used in weather contexts
Meteorologists measure the dew point to predict how humid or comfortable the air will feel.
氣象學家測量露點來預測空氣會有多潮濕或舒適。
The dew point tonight is eighteen degrees, so the air will feel very warm and sticky.
今晚的露點是攝氏十八度，所以空氣會感覺很溫暖潮濕。
Élise checked the dew point before deciding to go hiking early in the mountains yesterday.
Élise 查了露點之後才決定昨天清晨去山上健行。
A high dew point means the air contains a lot of water vapour from recent rainfall.
露點高表示空氣中含有大量來自近期降雨的水蒸氣。
用法筆記
Commonly used in weather forecasts and aviation. The higher the dew point, the more moisture the air holds.
常見錯誤
8. the person responsible for the visual look and camera work of a film, television
攝影指導
負責電影攝影與視覺風格的專業人員
the person responsible for the visual look and camera work of a film, television show, or video production
The DP decided to use natural lighting for the beach scene in the film.
攝影指導決定在電影的海灘場景中使用自然光。
DP = director of photography, used in film credits
Daichi worked as the DP on a short film that won an award for best cinematography.
Daichi 在一部獲得最佳攝影獎的短片擔任攝影指導。
The film director and the DP discussed how to frame each scene before shooting began.
電影導演和攝影指導在開拍前討論了每個場景的構圖方式。
A skilled DP can make a low-budget film look visually stunning to the audience.
一位優秀的攝影指導能讓低成本電影在視覺上令人驚豔。
The DP chose a warm colour palette to give the film a nostalgic and gentle feeling.
攝影指導選擇了溫暖的色調，為電影帶來懷舊而柔和的感覺。
- cinematographer
the standard full term, often used in film credits alongside 'DP'
用法筆記
Also called 'cinematographer'. The DP works closely with the film director to create the visual mood of each scene.