programme
programme — 名詞
1. a show that you view on a television screen or hear through a radio, offering co
節目
電視或廣播的播出內容
a show that you view on a television screen or hear through a radio, offering content such as news, drama, or entertainment
Nia's favourite television programme starts at eight o'clock every Tuesday night.
Nia 最喜歡的電視節目每週二晚上八點開始。
programme about/on [topic]
The radio programme about wildlife helped Min learn about animals in Africa.
那個關於野生動物的廣播節目幫助 Min 認識了非洲的動物。
Jiwoo and her family watched a cooking programme on Saturday morning.
Jiwoo 和家人在星期六早上看了一個烹飪節目。
There was a documentary programme about ancient Egypt on the BBC last night.
昨晚 BBC 播出了一個關於古埃及的紀實節目。
文法句型
countable: a/the programme about/on [topic]
常見錯誤
2. a small booklet or folded sheet you receive at a live event, listing the perform
節目單
演出或活動的介紹手冊
a small booklet or folded sheet you receive at a live event, listing the performers, running order, and other information about the show or match
Dylan bought a programme before the concert to read about the musicians.
Dylan 在音樂會前買了一份節目單，想了解演出者的資訊。
[event] programme
The theatre programme contained photos of all the performers in the play.
這份劇院節目單收錄了所有演員的照片。
Putri kept the programme from the football match as a souvenir.
Putri 把足球賽的節目單留下來當作紀念品。
The programme for the ballet gala listed every dancer alongside their roles.
芭蕾舞晚會的節目單上列出了每位舞者和他們扮演的角色。
文法句型
countable: [event] programme
用法筆記
This sense is most common at live events such as theatre performances, concerts, and sports matches. A programme typically lists the performers, running order, and other event details.
常見錯誤
3. a planned series of activities, tasks, or services designed to achieve a particu
計劃；方案
為達成目標而設計的一系列活動
a planned series of activities, tasks, or services designed to achieve a particular goal over a period of time
The government launched a new training programme for young teachers.
政府推出了一項新的年輕教師培訓計劃。
training programme for [group]
Sophia joined a fitness programme at the community sports centre.
Sophia 加入了社區運動中心的一個健身計劃。
The hospital runs a health programme that helps patients manage their weight.
這家醫院推行一項健康方案，幫助患者控制體重。
The city council started a recycling programme for households in the area.
市議會為當地住戶啟動了一項資源回收計劃。
- plan
broader and less formal; a programme is a more structured plan with multiple components
- scheme
common in British English for official plans; can sometimes suggest something negative
- initiative
a new programme aimed at solving a problem, often used in business or political contexts
文法句型
a programme of [activities]
programme for [purpose]
用法筆記
Often used in compounds describing the purpose of the plan: training programme, fitness programme, health programme, development programme, research programme. Frequently paired with verbs such as launch, run, set up, introduce.
常見錯誤
4. a set of connected courses that a student follows to get a degree or other quali
課程
大學或學院的系統化學習方案
a set of connected courses that a student follows to get a degree or other qualification at a college or university
The university offers a three-year degree programme in environmental science.
這所大學提供一個為期三年的環境科學學位課程。
degree programme in [subject]
Aylin applied for a master's programme in business administration.
Aylin 申請了一個企業管理碩士課程。
The school's music programme includes lessons in piano, guitar, and violin.
這所學校的音樂課程包含鋼琴、吉他和小提琴課。
The exchange programme let students spend a year studying in Seoul.
這個交換課程讓學生能在首爾學習一年。
- course of study
more descriptive and slightly less common as a compound noun
- curriculum
the content taught in a programme; more about what is studied than the structure
文法句型
programme in [subject]
degree programme
用法筆記
In British English, this sense uses the spelling programme. In American English, the spelling is program. This usage is very common in higher education: undergraduate programme, graduate programme, exchange programme.
常見錯誤
5. a fixed set of commands that tells a machine or computer what functions to carry
模式；程序
機器或電腦的運作指令設定
a fixed set of commands that tells a machine or computer what functions to carry out, for instance the wash cycles on a laundry appliance or a software application on a computer
Shanti selected the gentle washing programme for her silk blouse.
Shanti 為她的絲質上衣選擇了柔洗模式。
[appliance] programme
The dishwasher has a short programme that finishes in thirty minutes.
這台洗碗機有一個三十分鐘就能完成的快速模式。
Mathieu installed a new program on his laptop to edit photographs.
Mathieu 在他的筆記型電腦上安裝了一個新的程式來編輯照片。
My grandmother still cannot find the right programme for the microwave oven.
我奶奶還是找不到微波爐的正確設定。
- setting
a specific option within a programme, such as a temperature setting
- cycle
specifically for washing machines and dishwashers
- application
computer programme designed for a specific task, often shortened to app
文法句型
[appliance] programme
用法筆記
For computer software, the spelling program is used in all varieties of English, including UK English. For household appliances (washing machine, dishwasher, oven), programme is the standard UK spelling. US English uses program for all meanings.
常見錯誤
programme — 動詞
1. to enter a sequence of commands into a device so that it performs actions automa
預設；設定
為機器或裝置設定操作指令
to enter a sequence of commands into a device so that it performs actions automatically at chosen moments — such as setting a timer or choosing a specific mode of operation
Heloísa programmed the coffee machine to start brewing at seven in the morning.
Heloísa 把咖啡機設定在早上七點開始煮咖啡。
programme + device + to-infinitive
Noa programmed the heating system to turn off when nobody is home.
Noa 將暖氣系統設定為家中無人時自動關閉。
Wren programmed the oven to bake the bread for forty-five minutes.
Wren 設定烤箱烤麵包四十五分鐘。
Dylan programmed the robot vacuum to clean the living room at noon.
Dylan 設定掃地機器人在中午清掃客廳。
文法句型
programme + noun + to-infinitive
programme + noun + for + noun
用法筆記
Frequently followed by a to-infinitive clause specifying what the device should do. Can also be followed by for + a time or duration. In computing contexts, the verb is also spelled program in UK English.
常見錯誤
2. to cause a person or animal to behave or think in a fixed, automatic way as a re
制約；定型
透過訓練或影響使行為固定化
to cause a person or animal to behave or think in a fixed, automatic way as a result of repeated training, experience, or influence
Years of strict training had programmed the athletes to wake up at five every day.
多年的嚴格訓練已制約這些運動員每天五點起床。
programmed + person + to-infinitive
Social media platforms programme users to check their phones repeatedly throughout the day.
社群媒體平台制約使用者整天不斷查看手機。
From a young age, the children were programmed to follow every household rule without question.
這些孩子從小就被制約要毫不質疑地遵守所有家規。
Putri felt that her upbringing had programmed her to put others before herself.
Putri 覺得自己的成長經歷制約了她總是把別人放在第一位。
文法句型
be programmed + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Often used in the passive voice: be programmed to do something. This sense carries a connotation that the behaviour is automatic, involuntary, or difficult to change. It is commonly used in discussions about social conditioning, upbringing, and psychology.