register
register — 名詞
1. an official book, document, or computer file where names, details, or events are
登記簿；名冊
記錄名稱、事項的官方簿冊或資料庫
an official book, document, or computer file where names, details, or events are recorded systematically — for instance, a hotel listing of guests, a roll of voters, or a church's record of marriages.
The hotel receptionist asked Hui to sign the guest register when she checked in.
Hui 辦理登記入住時，櫃檯人員請她在旅客登記簿上簽名。
collocation: sign the register
Darius checked the electoral register to make sure his name was on the list.
Darius 查閱了選舉名冊，確認自己的名字有在名單上。
collocation: electoral register (voter list)
The old church keeps a marriage register that goes back to the year 1875.
這間老教堂保存了一本從 1875 年就開始記錄的結婚登記簿。
Every new patient must fill in a hospital register with their personal details.
每位新病患都必須在醫院的登記簿上填寫個人資料。
文法句型
the + register
a + register + of + noun
in/to + register
用法筆記
Often appears in compound nouns like 'hotel register', 'electoral register', 'marriage register', and 'company register' to specify what kind of records are kept.
常見錯誤
2. a book or electronic list that a teacher uses to record which students are prese
點名簿
學校教師記錄學生出缺席的本子
a book or electronic list that a teacher uses to record which students are present or absent from class each day.
The teacher marked the register as soon as the bell rang for first period.
上課鈴一響，老師就開始在點名簿上登記出席狀況。
verb collocation: mark the register
Anyone whose name is not in the register should go to the school office immediately.
任何點名簿上沒有名字的學生，要立刻去教務處報到。
Sana's mother signed the attendance register when she dropped her daughter off late.
Sana 的媽媽送女兒遲到到校時，在點名簿上簽了名。
Tuan checked the register at the front desk to confirm he had paid for the school trip.
Tuan 到櫃檯查閱點名簿，確認自己已經繳了校外教學的費用。
- roll
used in US English ('to call the roll') for the same activity
- attendance sheet
more common in US English, often a printed list of names
文法句型
the + register
in + the + register
mark + the + register
用法筆記
In British schools, this is often simply called 'the register'. The verb is 'to mark the register' (teacher checks attendance) or 'to take the register' (the act of calling names). In US English, 'attendance sheet' or 'roll book' is more common.
3. the regular time, usually during the first few minutes of the school morning or
點名時間
英國學校上午或下午開始時點名的時段
the regular time, usually during the first few minutes of the school morning or after lunch, when the teacher marks which children are present.
The head teacher announced during morning register that the school trip was cancelled.
校長在上午點名時間宣佈，校外教學取消了。
time reference: during morning register
Pim was five minutes late for afternoon register and received a detention.
Pim 下午點名時間遲到了五分鐘，結果被罰留校。
After register the children went to their first lesson of the day.
點名時間結束後，孩子們便去上當天的第一堂課。
The substitute teacher took register first, then handed out the worksheets for the project.
代課老師先進行點名，然後才發下專題作業的學習單。
- registration
used interchangeably in British schools — 'registration period' means the same as 'register period'
- form time
the broader homeroom period in some UK schools that includes attendance-checking
文法句型
during + register
after + register
morning/afternoon + register
用法筆記
This sense refers to the time period or school routine, not the physical book. In British schools, 'morning register' typically takes place during the first 10 to 15 minutes of the school day and is often used for making general announcements. 'Afternoon register' happens after the lunch break.
4. the particular level and style of language appropriate in a specific social situ
語域；語體
依場合選擇的語言風格與措辭
the particular level and style of language appropriate in a specific social situation — for example, choosing formal words for an academic essay, casual talk among friends, or technical jargon for a professional meeting.
Academic essays require a formal register, so you should avoid slang and contractions like 'don't' or 'can't'.
學術論文需要使用正式語體，應避免俚語以及 don't、can't 這類縮寫。
contrast: formal register vs slang
Jude switched to a casual register when he started chatting with his classmates on the group chat.
Jude 在群組聊天室和同學聊天時，切換成比較隨意的語域。
The lawyer's statement used a legal register that was hard for ordinary people to follow.
那位律師的陳述使用了法律用語的語域，一般人很難聽懂。
Soraya used slang in her email to the professor and had to rewrite it in a more formal register.
Soraya 在寫給教授的電子郵件中用了俚語，後來只好用更正式的語體重寫一遍。
- style
a broader term covering register as well as personal writing habits
- tone
focuses on the emotional quality of language rather than formality level
- level of formality
descriptive phrase rather than a single-word synonym, but captures the same idea
文法句型
in + adjective + register
formal/informal/technical + register
a + register + of + noun
用法筆記
Commonly paired with adjectives like 'formal', 'informal', 'neutral', 'colloquial', 'technical', or 'legal'. In linguistic analysis, register is different from 'dialect' (which is about a regional group) — register changes with the situation, not the speaker's identity.
常見錯誤
5. the full span of pitches — from the lowest notes up to the highest — that any si
音域
樂器或人聲能發出的全部音高範圍
the full span of pitches — from the lowest notes up to the highest — that any singer or instrumentalist can produce; also, a named part of that span such as the upper, middle, or lower register.
The soprano practised long notes in her upper register until they sounded clear and steady.
那位女高音練習高音域的長音，直到聲音變得清澈又穩定。
vocal register: upper register
This part of the piece moves into a very low register that the cello handles beautifully.
樂曲的這個段落進入非常低的音域，大提琴的音色處理得很美。
Folake found it hard to sing in the middle register of the song because the notes kept shifting.
Folake 覺得這首歌的中音域部分很難唱，因為音高一直變來變去。
The saxophone's lower register has a warm, rich sound that many jazz players love.
薩克斯風的低音域聽起來溫暖又厚實，很多爵士樂手都喜歡那種音色。
文法句型
upper/lower/middle + register
in + the + adjective + register
vocal/instrumental + register
用法筆記
In singing, registers are often classified as 'chest voice' (lower, fuller), 'head voice' (higher, lighter), and 'falsetto' (highest, breathiest male register). Instrumental registers describe sections of the instrument's pitch range — e.g., the 'chalumeau register' of a clarinet is its lowest range, while the 'clarino register' is the highest.
常見錯誤
6. a drawer inside a shop till that holds the money, or the entire machine that rec
收銀機；錢櫃
商店中存放現金的抽屜或結帳機器
a drawer inside a shop till that holds the money, or the entire machine that records sales and stores cash — often called a 'cash register' or just 'register'.
The shop assistant opened the register and gave Christopher his change in coins.
店員打開收銀機，找了一把零錢給 Christopher。
action: open the register (physical cash drawer)
Ramón worked at the front counter and handled all the payments at the register.
Ramón 在前檯工作，所有的結帳付款都由他經手。
Folake opened the register and counted the money at the end of her evening shift.
Folake 在晚班結束時打開收銀機，清點了裡面的現金。
The old cash register had a loud bell that rang every time the drawer opened.
那台老舊的收銀機每次抽屜打開時都會發出響亮的鈴聲。
- till
common in British English, refers to the cash drawer or the whole machine
- cash register
the full name for the machine; this noun sense is usually abbreviated to just 'register'
- cash drawer
specifically the drawer part, not the whole machine
文法句型
the + register
open + the + register
money in + the + register
用法筆記
In British English, 'till' or 'cash register' is more common for the full machine; 'register' on its own for this sense is common in American English. The phrase 'ring (something) up on the register' means to enter a sale price into the machine.
常見錯誤
register — 動詞
1. to put your own or someone else's name and details onto an official list, especi
登記；註冊
將姓名或資訊登錄於官方名單
to put your own or someone else's name and details onto an official list, especially for a course, an event, voting, a hotel stay, or a legal document.
Asher registered for the photography course online before the early-bird deadline passed.
Asher 在早鳥優惠截止前，就註冊了攝影課程。
intransitive: register + for + course
Iris registered her car with the local transport authority after moving to Taipei.
Iris 搬到台北後，向當地監理機關辦理了汽車登記。
transitive: register + noun + with + institution
Students must register for classes by the end of the first week of the semester.
學生必須在第一週結束前完成選課註冊。
The couple registered their marriage at the city hall on a sunny Wednesday morning.
那對夫婦在一個晴朗的星期三上午，於市政廳辦理了結婚登記。
- deregister
to remove from an official list or system
- unregister
to cancel a registration, especially in digital contexts
文法句型
register + for + event/course
register + as + profession/status
register + noun (name/child/car/complaint)
register + with + institution
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'for' (register for a course, conference, exam) and 'with' (register with a doctor, a university, the authorities). The object can be a person (register a child for school), a thing (register a car, a trademark, a domain name), or an event (register a marriage, a birth).
常見錯誤
2. of a measuring tool, dial, or meter — to display a particular reading or number;
顯示；表示
儀器顯示數值，或表情流露情緒
of a measuring tool, dial, or meter — to display a particular reading or number; of a person's face or actions — to make an emotion outwardly visible.
The outdoor thermometer registered forty degrees Celsius in the afternoon sun.
下午的陽光下，室外溫度計顯示了攝氏四十度。
instrument: thermometer + register + measurement
The earthquake registered 6.2 on the Richter scale, shaking buildings across the region.
那場地震在芮氏規模上顯示為 6.2，撼動了整個區域的建築物。
Tuan's face registered complete surprise when he opened the unexpected gift.
Tuan 打開那件意想不到的禮物時，臉上流露出完全驚訝的表情。
The speed camera registered his car going well over the limit on the highway.
測速照相機拍到他的車在高速公路上明顯超速。
文法句型
register + noun (measurement/surprise)
register + on + instrument
register + at + value
用法筆記
With instruments and gauges, this sense is transitive (the thermometer registered 40°C). With emotions on faces, it is also transitive (her face registered shock). The intransitive use ('does the meter register?') is less common and usually asks whether the device is working. Do not confuse this with the 'notice/realize' sense (verb/3) — here the subject is a device or a face, not a person's mind.
常見錯誤
3. to become aware of something or for something to be noticed by someone; used esp
意識到；察覺
注意到某事物或被某事物觸動認知
to become aware of something or for something to be noticed by someone; used especially in negative constructions when a fact, sound, or event fails to attract attention.
Hui told him her phone number twice, but it still did not register in his tired mind.
Hui 跟他說了兩次電話號碼，但他疲倦的腦袋根本沒有意識到。
negative pattern: did not register (intransitive)
It took a few seconds for the danger of the situation to register in Kasia's brain.
過了好幾秒鐘，Kasia 才意識到情況有多危險。
Sana registered the disappointment in her colleague's voice right away and asked what was wrong.
Sana 立刻察覺到同事語氣中的失望，便開口問發生了什麼事。
The alarm clock rang for a full minute but the sound never registered in his deep sleep.
鬧鐘響了整整一分鐘，但他睡得很沉，完全沒有察覺到聲音。
- notice
more general, can be intentional — 'I noticed the mistake right away'
- realize
emphasises the moment of understanding — 'I realized what had happened'
- sink in
phrasal verb, informal — emphasises the gradual process of understanding
- perceive
more formal, often used in academic or psychological contexts
文法句型
register (intransitive, of facts/sounds/events)
register + that-clause
register + noun (notice something)
not + register (often in negative)
用法筆記
This sense is very common in the negative: 'something doesn't register (with someone)'. The intransitive use takes the form 'it registers' or 'it didn't register', where 'it' refers to a fact, name, or event. The transitive use takes a conscious subject: 'she registered the change in his expression'. Distinguish from verb/2 — here, the subject is a person's mind (not a device or face), and the process is internal awareness, not external display.
常見錯誤
4. to dispatch a package by a tracked postal method that gives you a receipt and of
掛號郵寄
以掛號方式寄送信件或包裹
to dispatch a package by a tracked postal method that gives you a receipt and official proof it was posted, and covers the item if it gets lost or damaged in transit.
Kasia registered the parcel containing the legal documents before the post office closed at five.
Kasia 在郵局五點關門前，用掛號寄出了那包法律文件。
transitive: register + noun (parcel)
Christopher insisted on registering the wedding invitations to ensure they arrived safely.
Christopher 堅持用掛號寄送婚禮邀請函，確保它們安全送達。
The jeweller registered the package of watches before sending it to the customer in Tokyo.
那位珠寶商將裝著手錶的包裹以掛號寄給東京的客戶。
Darius registered the contract because the lawyers needed a dated proof of posting.
Darius 用掛號寄了合約，因為律師需要一份註明日期的寄件證明。
- send by registered mail
the full phrase for this postal service
- send by recorded delivery
a cheaper UK service that provides proof of delivery but not insurance
- send by regular mail
standard post without tracking or insurance
文法句型
register + noun (letter/parcel/document)
用法筆記
The object is always an item sent by post (letter, parcel, package, document). The collocation 'by registered post' (British) or 'by registered mail' (American) is also common: 'I sent it by registered mail.' The service is more expensive than regular post but provides compensation if the item is lost.