produce
produce — 動詞
1. to create something through a physical or mental effort, especially in large num
生產
製造或創造出產品
to create something through a physical or mental effort, especially in large numbers so that it can be used or sold.
The factory produces over five thousand bicycles each month.
這間工廠每個月生產超過五千輛自行車。
produce + quantity + time period
João's team produced a detailed report after three weeks of research.
João 的團隊經過三週研究後，產出了一份詳細報告。
This small bakery produces fresh bread every morning before six o'clock.
這間小麵包店每天早上六點前都會生產新鮮的麵包。
The furniture is produced in a workshop just outside the city.
這些傢俱是在市郊的一間工坊裡生產的。
Nila produced a beautiful painting for the school art competition.
Nila 為學校的美術比賽創作了一幅美麗的畫作。
- make
more general and informal; 'produce' often implies a process or system
- manufacture
specific to industrial or mechanical production on a large scale
- create
emphasises originality or bringing something new into existence
- destroy
to put an end to the existence of something
文法句型
produce something
be produced in/at/by
用法筆記
Often used for commercial or industrial creation, but also covers intellectual or artistic output. Can be used with a quantity to indicate output rate.
常見錯誤
2. to bring young animals into the world through the process of birth.
生育
動物產下後代
to bring young animals into the world through the process of birth.
The mare produced a healthy foal after a long winter.
這匹母馬在漫長的冬天後產下了一匹健康的小馬駒。
produce + animal offspring
Dahlia's cat produced four kittens in the old barn last night.
Dahlia 的貓昨晚在老穀倉裡生了四隻小貓。
Most female elephants produce only one calf every few years.
大多數母象每隔幾年只會產下一頭小象。
The farmer's sheep produced twins this spring for the first time.
這位農夫的羊今年春天首次產下了雙胞胎小羊。
- give birth to
the common phrasing; 'produce' is slightly more formal and biological
- bear
more formal or literary; used in writing about animals
文法句型
produce + number + young/offspring
用法筆記
Only used for animals, not humans. For humans, use 'give birth to' or 'have a baby'. Subject is always a female animal.
常見錯誤
3. to make something happen or come about as a natural or direct result of an actio
引起
導致某種反應或結果
to make something happen or come about as a natural or direct result of an action or situation.
The new policy produced a wave of complaints from local residents.
這項新政策引起了當地居民的一波投訴。
produce + reaction/response
Mateo's speech produced laughter from everyone in the audience.
Mateo 的演講讓全場觀眾都笑了出來。
Years of poor diet can produce serious health problems later in life.
多年不良的飲食習慣可能導致日後嚴重的健康問題。
The sudden rain produced flooding in several low-lying villages.
突如其來的大雨在幾個低窪村莊引發了水災。
Pim's careful explanation produced a clear change in the client's attitude.
Pim 仔細的解釋讓客戶的態度有了明顯的轉變。
- cause
more direct and common; 'produce' can sound slightly more formal
- generate
often used for abstract outcomes like interest, support, or energy
- bring about
phrasal verb, often used for significant changes or results
- prevent
to stop something from happening
文法句型
produce something
produce an effect/reaction/change
用法筆記
Subject can be an action, event, situation, or behaviour. The object is always an effect, reaction, or result — never a physical object.
常見錯誤
4. to handle the business and money side of getting a film, TV programme, or theatr
製作
負責影視節目的籌備
to handle the business and money side of getting a film, TV programme, or theatre performance ready for audiences to see.
Élise produced the documentary about climate change for a national channel.
Élise 為一家全國電視頻道製作了一部關於氣候變遷的紀錄片。
The play was produced by a small theatre company with very limited funding.
這部戲劇是由一家資金非常有限的小劇團製作的。
passive: produced by [organisation]
Tyler spent two years producing a series of short films for an online platform.
Tyler 花了兩年時間為一個線上平台製作了一系列短片。
The local drama group produced a musical that ran for six weeks.
當地的戲劇團體製作了一部音樂劇，連續演出了六週。
文法句型
produce something
用法筆記
This sense covers the business and organisational role, which differs from directing (creative decisions) or writing (content creation).
常見錯誤
5. to oversee the technical and creative process of making a music recording, inclu
監製
負責音樂錄音製作
to oversee the technical and creative process of making a music recording, including the arrangement, sound quality, and performance direction.
Ziad produced the band's debut album in a small studio in Berlin.
Ziad 在柏林的一間小錄音室監製了這個樂團的首張專輯。
Sivan is known for producing electronic music with a very clean, sharp sound.
Sivan 以製作音色乾淨俐落的電子音樂而聞名。
The song was produced by a famous musician who also played the guitar.
這首歌是由一位同時彈奏吉他的知名音樂人製作的。
Imani produced the track using only vintage equipment from the nineteen-seventies.
Imani 只使用一九七零年代的舊設備製作了這首曲目。
- engineer
focuses on the technical sound-recording side rather than creative direction
文法句型
produce something
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 4 (FILM/TV): this sense is specific to music recordings, where the producer often has creative input on how the final recording sounds.
常見錯誤
6. to take an object from a place where it has been stored or hidden and show it to
拿出
從某處取出並展示
to take an object from a place where it has been stored or hidden and show it to someone.
Joon produced a pen from his jacket pocket and began to write.
Joon 從外套口袋裡拿出一支筆，開始寫字。
produce something from [place]
The librarian produced an old map from a drawer behind her desk.
圖書館員從她書桌後方的抽屜裡拿出一張舊地圖。
Esme produced her ticket at the gate and walked straight onto the train.
Esme 在閘門前拿出車票，直接走上了火車。
The suspect suddenly produced a knife from inside his coat.
那名嫌疑人突然從外套裡掏出了一把刀。
- put away
to return something to storage
文法句型
produce something from/in something
produce something
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'from [location]' or 'out of [container]'. The object is usually something small enough to be carried or concealed.
7. to lead to the discovery or appearance of something, especially by looking for i
得出
發現或得出證據結果
to lead to the discovery or appearance of something, especially by looking for it or investigating a situation.
The police investigation produced new evidence linking the two crimes.
警方的調查得出了將兩起案件連結在一起的新證據。
produce evidence/proof
A detailed search of the house produced the missing documents.
對這棟房子進行仔細搜索後，找出了遺失的文件。
The journalist's questions finally produced an answer from the minister.
記者提出的問題終於讓部長給出了一個答案。
Three years of archaeological work produced the remains of an ancient temple.
三年的考古工作發現了一座古老神廟的遺跡。
文法句型
produce something
用法筆記
Often implies effort or systematic searching. Common in legal, journalistic, and scientific contexts. The 'discovery' sense overlaps with BRING OUT (sense 6), but here the emphasis is on the result of a process rather than the physical act of pulling something out.
8. to grow or develop naturally, said of plants, crops, or other living things as p
生長
自然過程中長出生成
to grow or develop naturally, said of plants, crops, or other living things as part of their biological cycle.
The apple trees in the garden produce fruit every autumn without fail.
花園裡的蘋果樹每年秋天都會結果，從不例外。
produce + natural product
This type of soil produces excellent vegetables with very little care.
這種土壤幾乎不用費心照料就能長出極好的蔬菜。
The Watanabe family's farm produces rice that is sold across the region.
渡邊家的農場種植的稻米銷售到全國各地。
During spring, the hills produce wild flowers of every colour.
春天時，這些山丘上開滿了各種顏色的野花。
The old oak tree no longer produces acorns as it once did.
那棵老橡樹不再像以前那樣結橡實了。
文法句型
produce something
something produces
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (MAKE), this sense does not involve human effort or manufacturing. The subject is typically a plant, tree, field, or region. Can be intransitive: 'The apple trees produce well this year.'
produce — 名詞
1. crops such as fruit and vegetables that farmers grow and sell, usually eaten fre
農產品
農場種植的新鮮食物
crops such as fruit and vegetables that farmers grow and sell, usually eaten fresh rather than stored or processed.
The supermarket has a large section for fresh produce near the entrance.
這間超市在入口附近有一個很大的新鮮農產品區。
fresh produce — common collocation
Local farmers sell their produce at the market every Saturday morning.
當地農民每週六早上在市場上販售他們的農產品。
Baraka bought some organic produce from a stall run by a young grower.
Baraka 從一個年輕農夫的攤位買了一些有機農產品。
The price of fresh produce rises sharply during the winter months.
冬季期間，新鮮農產品的價格會大幅上漲。
Restaurants that use local produce often advertise it on their menus.
使用在地農產品的餐廳經常會在菜單上標明這一點。
用法筆記
Uncountable noun — never 'produces'. In American English, 'produce' almost always means fresh fruits and vegetables. In British English it can include other farm products like eggs, honey, or flowers.