macro
macro — 名詞
1. A short user-defined routine inside a software program that, when triggered, aut
巨集
可自動執行一連串指令的電腦指令
A short user-defined routine inside a software program that, when triggered, automatically carries out a longer series of pre-recorded actions the user would otherwise have to perform step by step.
Diego created a macro that types out his full email signature with a single keystroke.
Diego 建立了一個巨集，只需按一個鍵就能自動打出完整的電子郵件簽名檔。
macro + that-clause for what the macro does
Rather than formatting each table by hand, Jenna wrote a macro to style all of them at once.
Jenna 沒有手動調整每一份報告表格的格式，而是寫了一個巨集，一次就把所有表格套用上相同的樣式。
write a macro to + infinitive purpose
The IT team set up a macro that backs up key files to a cloud drive overnight.
IT 團隊設定了一個巨集，可以在夜間自動將重要檔案備份到雲端硬碟。
Leo shared his image-resizing macro with the design team so everyone could use it.
Leo 把他寫的圖片縮放巨集分享給設計團隊，讓大家都能使用。
Aylin recorded a macro in her spreadsheet program to sort and colour-code the sales data automatically.
Aylin 在她的試算表程式中錄製了一個巨集，可以自動排序和標色銷售資料。
- script
A broader term; a script is usually a text file with code, while a macro is often recorded by the user's actions.
- shortcut
Can refer to any quick way of doing something; a macro is a specific kind of shortcut that runs a sequence of commands.
- automation routine
More formal and technical; describes the underlying process rather than the recorded command.
文法句型
create/run/write + a macro
macro + that-clause
macro for + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Frequently used in spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel), word processors, and programming editors. A macro is usually activated by a keyboard shortcut or a toolbar button.
常見錯誤
macro — 形容詞
1. Very large in size, thickness, or degree; existing or happening on a notably big
巨大的
規模大或程度高的
Very large in size, thickness, or degree; existing or happening on a notably big scale.
The company announced a macro expansion plan reaching twelve new countries over two years.
這家公司宣布了一項巨大的擴張計畫，涵蓋未來兩年內的十二個新國家。
macro + [noun] for big-scale plans
Eri examined macro changes in global temperature patterns over the last century.
Eri 研究了過去一個世紀全球氣溫模式的巨幅變化。
The geologist described the region's macro features, such as mountain ranges and plate boundaries.
地質學家描述了該地區的大型地貌特徵，例如山脈和板塊邊界。
Art historians often study both the macro structure of a painting and its tiny details.
藝術史學家通常同時研究一幅畫的整體結構及其細微細節。
- large-scale
More common in everyday use; refers to something extensive in scope.
- broad
Emphasises wide coverage rather than physical size.
- global
Specifically worldwide, whereas 'macro' can apply to any large system, not necessarily the planet.
- micro
The direct opposite; refers to very small size or detail.
- small-scale
Less technical alternative to 'micro'.
文法句型
macro + noun
用法筆記
In everyday conversation, 'huge', 'massive', or 'large-scale' are more common. 'Macro' as a standalone adjective is mostly found in academic, technical, or formal writing.
常見錯誤
2. Involving, designed for, or dealing with very large amounts or volumes of someth
大量的
涉及或處理大數量的
Involving, designed for, or dealing with very large amounts or volumes of something.
The warehouse stocks macro quantities of rice and cooking oil for distribution to local shops.
這間倉庫儲存了大量米和食用油，準備配送到各零售店。
macro quantities of + noun
Tuan's job involves negotiating macro purchases of medical supplies for a chain of hospitals.
Tuan 的工作是為一間連鎖醫院談判大量採購醫療用品的事宜。
The factory uses macro batches of chemicals to keep production costs low.
這家工廠使用大批量的化學原料來降低生產成本。
The school ordered macro quantities of art supplies to last the entire academic year.
學校採購了大量的美術用品，足夠整學年使用。
- bulk
The standard word for large quantities in commercial contexts.
- large-volume
Emphasises the physical volume of goods.
- small-scale
Refers to small quantities or limited production.
文法句型
macro + noun
用法筆記
This sense is quite rare in everyday English. 'Bulk' or 'large-volume' are preferred alternatives in most business contexts.
3. Relating to the branch of economics that studies the economy of a whole country,
宏觀的
與總體經濟相關的
Relating to the branch of economics that studies the economy of a whole country, region, or the world — including big-picture factors such as inflation, unemployment, and national income — rather than individual businesses or households.
Élise is taking a course in macro economic theory to understand how interest rates affect employment.
Élise 正在修一門宏觀經濟理論課程，學習利率如何影響就業。
macro economic + noun
Christopher prefers macro analysis of national economies over studying single companies.
Christopher 偏好分析國家整體經濟，而非研究單一公司。
macro analysis of + noun
The finance minister presented the latest macro data on the country's GDP growth and inflation rate.
財政部長公布了最新的宏觀數據，涵蓋該國的 GDP 成長率和通膨率。
Macro trends such as rising interest rates can affect housing prices across an entire region.
利率上升等宏觀趨勢可能會影響整個區域的房價。
- aggregate
More technical; refers to the total sum of economic activity.
- economy-wide
A descriptive alternative that avoids jargon.
- microeconomic
The opposite branch, dealing with individual firms and consumers.
文法句型
macro + noun
用法筆記
Almost always modifies nouns related to economics: 'policy', 'analysis', 'data', 'trends', 'environment', 'outlook'. Do not confuse with 'microeconomic', which studies individual markets.
常見錯誤
4. Designed for or used in taking photographs of very small subjects from an extrem
微距的
用於近距離拍攝小物體的
Designed for or used in taking photographs of very small subjects from an extremely close distance, making them appear life-size or larger in the final image.
Talia bought a new macro lens to photograph tiny insects and flower petals in her garden.
Talia 買了一顆新的微距鏡頭，用來拍攝花園裡的小昆蟲和花瓣。
macro lens for photographing small subjects
Saira switched her camera to macro mode to capture the fine veins in a single leaf.
Saira 把相機切換到微距模式，捕捉一片葉子上細微的葉脈紋理。
macro mode on a camera
Christopher entered a macro photography competition with close-ups of dewdrops on spiderwebs.
Christopher 用蜘蛛網上水珠的特寫照片參加了一場微距攝影比賽。
The magazine article featured stunning macro shots of butterfly wings and grains of sand.
該雜誌刊登了蝴蝶翅膀和沙粒的精彩微距照片。
- close-up
Broader term; any photograph taken from short distance, not necessarily at macro magnification.
文法句型
macro + noun
用法筆記
Typically used before 'lens', 'photography', 'mode', 'shot', or 'setting'. A macro lens can focus much closer than a standard lens, producing a 1:1 or larger image of the subject.
常見錯誤
macro — 字首
1. Attaches to existing English nouns and adjectives to form derived terms about an
巨；宏
表示「整體的」或「大規模的」
Attaches to existing English nouns and adjectives to form derived terms about an entire system, field, or economy — focusing on the abstract, big-picture view of a whole domain rather than its individual parts. Most common in academic, business, and technical language.
Macroeconomics looks at the overall performance of a country's economy rather than individual markets.
總體經濟學研究一個國家經濟的整體表現，而非個別市場。
macro- + economics: whole economy
In biology class, Jisoo learned about macroscopic structures such as organs and organ systems.
在生物課上，Jisoo 學習了器官和器官系統等肉眼可見的巨觀結構。
macro- + scopic: visible to the naked eye
The report offers a macro-level overview of global trade patterns over the past decade.
這份報告提供了過去十年全球貿易型態的宏觀概覽。
Senior managers focus on macro strategy while team leaders handle the daily operations.
高階主管專注於總體策略，而團隊主管則處理日常營運。
- large-scale
A phrase that can replace many 'macro-' compounds in everyday language.
- overall
Emphasises the complete picture rather than parts.
- broad
Focuses on wide-ranging scope.
- micro-
The direct opposite prefix, meaning 'small' or 'detailed'.
文法句型
macro- + noun (macroeconomics)
macro- + adjective (macroscopic)
用法筆記
The hyphen is often dropped when the base word begins with a consonant (macroeconomics, macrolevel) but may be kept with vowels (macro-economic). Distinguish from the combining form 'macro-': the prefix expresses **abstract, systemic scale** (macroeconomics, macropolicy, macro-level analysis), whereas the combining form refers to **physically large or tangible structures** (macrofossil, macrofeature). Both contrast with 'micro-', meaning 'small' or 'detailed'.
常見錯誤
macro — 構詞成分
1. Forms compound words (many of them established scientific or technical terms) th
大規模
用於構成表示巨大實體的科學術語
Forms compound words (many of them established scientific or technical terms) that refer to physically large objects, structures, or measurable phenomena — emphasising concrete, tangible scale in fields such as geology, biology, environmental science, and engineering.
Zuri's research focuses on macro-scale shifts in ocean currents caused by climate change.
Zuri 的研究聚焦於氣候變遷引起的海洋洋流大規模變化。
macro-scale + noun for large phenomena
The architect presented a macro-level design for the entire neighbourhood rather than single buildings.
這位建築師提出了整個社區的大規模設計方案，而不只是單一建築物。
Macroevolution studies patterns of change across species over long periods of geological time.
宏觀演化學研究物種在漫長地質年代中的變化模式。
Saira's thesis examines macro-scale trends in urban population growth across Southeast Asia.
Saira 的論文探討了東南亞城市人口增長的大規模趨勢。
- mega-
A prefix with a similar meaning, often used informally ('mega-project') or in measurement units ('megawatt').
- large-scale
A non-technical phrase that can substitute for many 'macro-' compounds.
- micro-
The opposite combining form, meaning very small or detailed.
文法句型
macro- + noun
macro- + adjective
用法筆記
Distinguish from the prefix 'macro-': the combining form refers to **physically large or tangible things** (macrofossil, macrofeature, macrostructure), whereas the prefix expresses **abstract, systemic scale** (macroeconomics, macropolicy, macrolevel analysis). The combining form typically appears in well-established scientific compounds, while the prefix is more productive — it can attach to newer or ad-hoc nouns. A hyphen is often used in less established compounds (macro-feature, macro-scale).