process
process — 名詞
1. a set of actions or steps that you follow in order to complete a particular task
過程；步驟
為達成目標所採取的一系列行動
a set of actions or steps that you follow in order to complete a particular task or reach a goal
Ava followed the hiring process step by step until she found the right candidate.
Ava 按照面試流程逐步進行，直到找到合適的求職者。
process of + gerund: hiring process
The application process for a student visa can take up to three months.
申請學生簽證的過程可能需要長達三個月的時間。
Stefan explained the entire decision-making process to the board members.
Stefan 向董事會成員解釋了整個決策過程。
Learning a new language is a slow process that requires daily practice.
學習一門新語言是一個緩慢的過程，需要每天練習。
The school board is reviewing the process for selecting new textbooks.
學校董事會正在審查選購新教科書的流程。
文法句型
process of + noun / gerund
process for + noun / gerund
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' plus a gerund (e.g., 'the process of applying'). In business contexts, 'process for' is also common.
常見錯誤
2. changes that take place gradually and without human control, as part of nature o
自然演變
自然界或生物體內逐步發生的變化
changes that take place gradually and without human control, as part of nature or inside a living creature
Linh learned about the process of photosynthesis in her biology class.
Linh 在生物課上學到了光合作用的過程。
process of + noun: process of photosynthesis
The aging process affects every organ in the human body over many years.
老化過程會隨著時間影響人體的每一個器官。
Vinícius studied how the process of erosion slowly shaped the canyon walls.
Vinícius 研究了侵蝕作用如何逐步塑造峽谷的岩壁。
Digestion is a natural process that breaks down food into nutrients your body can use.
消化是一種自然過程，將食物分解成人體可吸收的營養。
- development
emphasises growth or progress over time; more general than 'process'
- course
suggests events unfolding naturally without human interference
- progression
focuses on forward movement from one stage to the next
文法句型
natural process
process of + noun / gerund
用法筆記
Subject is typically a natural phenomenon (erosion, evolution, digestion) rather than a human activity. Distinguish from sense 1 (SERIES OF STEPS), where a human intentionally directs the actions.
3. a method used in industry to treat raw materials and turn them into finished pro
製程；生產法
工業中將原料加工成成品的方法
a method used in industry to treat raw materials and turn them into finished products through a series of controlled steps
Sahil toured the factory to see the production process for ceramic tiles.
Sahil 參觀了工廠，觀看陶瓷磚的生產過程。
compound noun: production process
The company developed a new process for recycling plastic bottles into fabric.
該公司開發了一種將塑膠瓶回收製成布料的新製程。
Adina tested each stage of the manufacturing process to find quality problems.
Adina 測試了製造流程的每一個階段，以找出品質問題。
Femi studied the chemical process that turns cocoa beans into chocolate powder.
Femi 研究了將可可豆轉化為巧克力粉的化學製程。
文法句型
production process
manufacturing process
4. a small projecting part of a bone or other structure in the body, shaped like a
骨突；突起
骨骼或身體結構上的小突起
a small projecting part of a bone or other structure in the body, shaped like a bump or ridge
Dr. Okafor pointed to the mastoid process behind the patient's ear.
Okafor 醫師指向病人耳後的乳突。
anatomical term: mastoid process
The x-ray showed a small bone process on the top of Caleb's wrist joint.
X 光片顯示 Caleb 手腕關節頂端有一個小的骨突。
bone process
A fracture of the spinous process in the spine can cause severe back pain.
脊椎的棘突骨折可能會引發劇烈的背痛。
The nurse explained that a bony process is simply a natural bump where muscles attach.
護理師解釋說，骨突只是肌肉附著處的自然隆起。
文法句型
process of + body part
用法筆記
This sense is almost exclusively used in anatomy and medical contexts. Learners at B2 or below are unlikely to encounter it outside specialised study.
process — 動詞
1. to deal with an official document, application, or request by following a set se
處理；審理
按步驟處理官方文件或申請
to deal with an official document, application, or request by following a set series of steps
The visa office took six weeks to process Min's student visa application.
簽證處花了六週的時間處理 Min 的學生簽證申請。
process + noun: process an application
Our library processes over two hundred book requests every single week.
我們圖書館每週處理超過兩百件圖書預約申請。
The insurance company promised to process her claim within ten working days.
保險公司承諾在十個工作日內處理她的理賠申請。
Once the HR department processes your paperwork, you will receive an employee ID card.
人事部門處理完你的文書資料後，你就會收到員工識別證。
The town hall processes building permits faster when applications are submitted online.
市政府在線上申請建築許可時，處理速度會更快。
文法句型
process + noun phrase (application, claim, request)
用法筆記
Object is usually a type of official document or request: application, claim, order, payment, permit, visa.
常見錯誤
2. to take in information with a computer and run calculations or instructions on i
運算；處理
用電腦對資料進行一系列運算
to take in information with a computer and run calculations or instructions on it so that the result becomes usable
The laptop needs more memory to process large video files without freezing.
這台筆電需要更大的記憶體才能處理大型影片檔而不當機。
process + noun: process video files
Yara's phone can process a high-resolution photo in less than two seconds.
Yara 的手機可以在不到兩秒鐘內處理一張高解析度的照片。
The server processes millions of search queries from users around the world.
該伺服器處理來自世界各地數百萬筆搜尋查詢。
Jude wrote a script to process the survey data and generate charts automatically.
Jude 寫了一個腳本來自動處理問卷資料並生成圖表。
文法句型
process + noun phrase (data, information, images)
用法筆記
Subject is usually a computer, device, or software. Human subjects can use this sense metaphorically ('my brain is still processing that news').
常見錯誤
3. to handle raw ingredients or food items through industrial steps that alter thei
加工；處理
用工業方法處理原料或食品
to handle raw ingredients or food items through industrial steps that alter their form, keep them from spoiling, or make them ready for sale
The cheese factory processes over five thousand litres of milk every morning.
這家起司工廠每天早上加工超過五千公升的牛奶。
process + noun: process milk
Most coffee beans are processed before they are packed and shipped to stores.
大多數咖啡豆在包裝運送到商店之前都經過加工處理。
passive: are processed
Adina learned how to process raw wool into yarn at the textile workshop.
Adina 在紡織工作坊學習如何將原羊毛加工成紗線。
The bakery processes fresh fruits into jams and fillings for its pastries.
這家麵包店將新鮮水果加工成果醬和內餡來製作糕點。
- treat
implies applying a chemical or physical procedure, often for preservation or safety
- refine
suggests purifying or removing impurities, especially for oil, sugar, or metals
- manufacture
broader — refers to the entire production operation, not just the treatment stage
文法句型
process + noun phrase (food, waste, oil, metal)
用法筆記
Commonly used in the passive ('is processed') to describe how food or raw materials are handled before sale. The pattern 'process X into Y' indicates what the material becomes.
4. to reflect on a troubling event or emotion until you reach a point of understand
消化；沉澱
慢慢思考並接受困難的情感或事件
to reflect on a troubling event or emotion until you reach a point of understanding and acceptance
Caleb needed time alone to process the news of his grandfather's death.
Caleb 需要獨處一段時間來消化祖父去世的消息。
process + noun: process news
Linh went to a therapist to help her process the trauma of the accident.
Linh 去接受心理治療，幫助她處理車禍創傷。
After the argument, Stefan sat quietly in his room and tried to process what had been said.
爭吵過後，Stefan 靜靜地坐在房間裡，試著消化剛才說的話。
Talia told her friend she needed time to process before making any big decisions.
Talia 告訴朋友她需要時間沉澱，才能做出重大決定。
- come to terms with
longer phrase, suggests eventual acceptance rather than active thinking
- work through
phrasal verb, slightly less formal; implies effort over time
- deal with
more general; can apply to any situation, not just emotional ones
文法句型
process + noun phrase (grief, shock, trauma, news)
用法筆記
Object is typically a difficult emotion or event (grief, shock, loss, news, trauma). Also used intransitively: 'I need time to process.' Distinguish from sense 1 (HANDLE OFFICIALLY), which deals with documents and applications rather than emotions.
常見錯誤
5. to develop photographic film by treating it with chemicals so that visible image
沖洗；顯影
用化學藥劑處理底片以顯出影像
to develop photographic film by treating it with chemicals so that visible images appear on paper
Vinícius still likes to process his own black-and-white film at home.
Vinícius 仍然喜歡在家裡自己沖洗黑白底片。
process + noun: process film
The darkroom is used to process rolls of film from the photography class.
暗房用來沖洗攝影課的底片卷。
The photographer processed the negatives and printed each picture by hand.
這位攝影師沖洗了底片，並親手沖印每張照片。
The shop processes disposable cameras for customers who still use film.
這家店仍然為使用底片的顧客沖洗拋棄式相機。
文法句型
process + noun phrase (film, negatives, photos)
用法筆記
This sense is becoming less common as digital photography replaces film. It refers specifically to chemical film development, not digital image editing.
6. to step forward in a slow and deliberate way, especially as part of a formal gro
行進；列隊走
以緩慢穩健的步伐列隊前進
to step forward in a slow and deliberate way, especially as part of a formal group event or ceremony
Sahil watched the graduates process slowly across the stage to receive their diplomas.
Sahil 觀看畢業生緩慢地列隊走過舞台領取畢業證書。
process + adverb: process slowly
The choir processed down the aisle of the church while the congregation sang.
詩班列隊沿著教堂的走道前進，會眾齊聲唱詩。
Femi stood on the balcony and watched the parade process through the square.
Femi 站在陽台上觀看遊行隊伍穿過廣場。
The bride and her father processed arm in arm toward the altar.
新娘和她的父親手挽著手緩緩走向聖壇。
文法句型
process + adverb / prepositional phrase
用法筆記
This is a formal or literary verb, almost always intransitive. It typically describes ceremonial movement in weddings, graduations, or religious services.