format
format — 名詞
1. the way in which something is organized or presented to the people who will see,
形式；設計
事物呈現的組織或結構
the way in which something is organized or presented to the people who will see, hear, or use it
The interview followed a question-and-answer format, with viewers sending in questions.
這場訪談採用問答形式進行，觀眾可以上網提問。
countable: follow + format
The course uses an online format that lets students learn at their own speed.
這門課程採用線上形式，讓學生能按照自己的速度學習。
After complaints, the show adopted a new format with shorter segments and more guests.
在收到觀眾意見後，節目採用了新的形式，縮短分段並增加來賓。
The competition follows a knockout format where the losing player is eliminated from the tournament.
比賽採用淘汰制形式，輸掉的選手就會被淘汰出局。
- layout
more about the physical or visual placement of elements on a page or screen
- structure
focuses on how parts connect and relate to each other, not just appearance
- arrangement
emphasizes the order in which items are placed, less about overall design
- pattern
implies a repeated or predictable design, narrower than format
文法句型
format + of + noun phrase
in + adjective + format
用法筆記
Often used with an adjective describing the type of structure (online format, digital format, live format, etc.).
常見錯誤
2. a particular way of arranging and storing digital information so that computer p
檔案格式
電腦儲存資料的編排方式
a particular way of arranging and storing digital information so that computer programs can read and process it
Photos saved in the JPEG format take up less space on the hard drive.
以 JPEG 格式儲存的照片在硬碟上佔用的空間較小。
in + [file-type] + format
The video file was in a format that the old laptop could not play.
這支影片的格式舊電腦無法播放。
Convert this document into a PDF format before sending it to the client.
把這份文件轉成 PDF 格式再發給客戶。
Théo could not open the file because his computer did not support the format.
Théo 無法打開那個檔案，因為他的電腦不支援這種格式。
文法句型
in + noun + format
convert + noun + to/into + format
用法筆記
Common with file extensions (.pdf, .docx, .mp3, etc.) which identify the format. Users often specify the format when saving or sharing files.
常見錯誤
format — 動詞
1. to give a document, image, or file a particular layout and appearance by choosin
排版
安排文字圖片的版面樣式
to give a document, image, or file a particular layout and appearance by choosing how text, pictures, and other elements are arranged
Eli formatted the document with double spacing and wider margins for his teacher.
Eli 為老師把文件設定為雙行間距和更寬的邊界。
format + with + [feature]
The software allows you to format images and text together on one page.
這套軟體可以讓你在同一頁上編排圖片和文字。
Before printing the brochure, Mizuki checked that all the content was properly formatted.
在印刷手冊之前，Mizuki 確認了所有內容的排版都正確無誤。
This tool can format raw data into clean tables and charts automatically.
這個工具可以自動把原始資料整理成乾淨的表格和圖表。
Cyrus spent the morning formatting the presentation slides for the client meeting.
Cyrus 花了一整個上午為客戶會議排版簡報投影片。
文法句型
format + noun phrase
be formatted + as/in + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost always used in computing or publishing contexts. Passive form (be formatted) is common when describing the result rather than the action.
常見錯誤
2. to set up a storage device, such as a USB stick or hard drive, with the correct
格式化
清除並重置儲存裝置
to set up a storage device, such as a USB stick or hard drive, with the correct file system so that a computer can save and retrieve data on it
Christopher formatted the old USB drive so he could use it for backups.
Christopher 把舊的 USB 隨身碟格式化，好拿來做備份。
format + [storage device]
You will lose all your data if you format the hard drive by mistake.
如果不小心把硬碟格式化，你所有的資料都會遺失。
Adisa formatted the memory card before inserting it into the new camera.
Adisa 在把記憶卡放進新相機之前先將它格式化。
Sophia had to format the external drive because it was not working with her computer.
Sophia 不得不格式化外接硬碟，因為它在她的電腦上無法正常運作。
- initialize
more technical term for preparing a disk for first use
- wipe
informal, emphasizes the erasing of data rather than the preparation
文法句型
format + noun phrase (storage device)
用法筆記
Formatting a storage device erases all existing data on it. This sense is distinct from verb/1 (ORGANIZE TEXT/DATA) — formatting a disk has nothing to do with document layout.