rehearsal
rehearsal — 名詞
1. a planned session in which performers practise a play, piece of music, dance, or
排練
演出前的練習或試演
a planned session in which performers practise a play, piece of music, dance, or similar show together before presenting it in front of an audience.
The cast gathered at the theatre for the first rehearsal of the new musical.
全體演員聚集在劇院，進行新音樂劇的第一次排練。
rehearsal + of + [performance]
Before the concert, the orchestra held three full rehearsals to perfect each piece.
音樂會前，管弦樂團舉行了三次完整的排練，務求每首曲子都完美無瑕。
Lin watched from the back row as the dancers ran through their final rehearsal.
Lin 坐在後排，看著舞者們跑完最後一次排練。
The director asked everyone to treat the dress rehearsal like a real performance.
導演要求大家把彩排當作真正的演出來對待。
During rehearsals the choir practised their harmonies until every note sounded clear.
排練期間，合唱團不斷練習和聲，直到每個音符都聽起來清晰動人。
- practice
broader term; can be individual or group, not limited to performances
- run-through
a complete, uninterrupted practice of the whole piece from start to finish
- dry run
a trial practice, often for a non-theatrical event
文法句型
rehearsal + of + [performance / piece]
rehearsal + for + [event]
at / during + rehearsal
用法筆記
Countable when referring to individual sessions ('three rehearsals'); uncountable when referring to the activity in general ('We have rehearsal at six.').
常見錯誤
2. an act of repeating or listing events, facts, or statements that have already be
複述
重複敘述已說過的事
an act of repeating or listing events, facts, or statements that have already been mentioned, often in a lengthy or detailed manner.
His long rehearsal of the meeting's details left the listeners feeling bored.
他冗長地複述會議細節，讓聽眾都感到無聊。
rehearsal + of + [details]
The witness gave a calm rehearsal of everything she had seen that night.
證人冷靜地複述了當晚她所看到的一切。
Grandma's rehearsal of the family story grew longer with each retelling.
奶奶每一次複述家族故事，都比上次更長。
The politician's rehearsal of the old promises convinced no one in the room.
那位政治人物重複那些陳舊的承諾，在場沒有人被說服。
- recital
similar meaning but more neutral in tone; can also refer to a musical performance
- repetition
focuses on the act of saying the same thing again, often without elaboration
- recounting
more neutral; simply tells what happened without implying tediousness
文法句型
rehearsal + of + [details / events / facts]
用法筆記
Often carries a tone of mild disapproval, implying the repetition is unnecessary or tedious. Usually followed by 'of' and a noun phrase describing what is being recounted.
常見錯誤
3. a memory technique in which a person brings information to mind again and again,
默唸；複誦
透過重複來記憶資訊的心理技巧
a memory technique in which a person brings information to mind again and again, through silent mental repetition or by saying it out loud, so the brain holds onto it for longer.
Students often use mental rehearsal when trying to remember a long list of vocabulary words.
學生在背誦一大串單字時，常會使用默唸的方法。
mental rehearsal
The professor explained how rehearsal helps transfer new facts from short-term to long-term memory.
教授解釋了複誦如何幫助將新資訊從短期記憶轉移到長期記憶。
Silent rehearsal of the calming statements helped Yuki manage her nerves before the test.
默默複誦那些安撫自己的話語，幫助 Yuki 在考試前控制緊張情緒。
Daily rehearsal of the Spanish verb endings helped Beatriz remember them for her exam.
每天複誦西班牙語動詞變化，幫助 Beatriz 為考試記住了這些變化。
The therapist recommended rote rehearsal for the patient struggling to recall daily routines.
治療師建議那位難以記住日常作息的病人使用機械式複誦。
- repetition
general term; rehearsal in this sense is a specific type of intentional, memory-directed repetition
- rote learning
focus on memorisation through repetition without deep understanding, overlapping with rote rehearsal
- practice
broader; can include physical or skill-based repetition, not specifically mental memory techniques
文法句型
rehearsal + of + [information]
mental rehearsal
rote rehearsal
用法筆記
Primarily used in cognitive psychology. 'Rote rehearsal' refers to mechanical, unelaborated repetition (e.g., repeating a phone number), while 'elaborative rehearsal' connects new information to existing knowledge.
4. a trial of a planned activity that gives a person or team a chance to practise t
預演
為未來事件做的準備演練
a trial of a planned activity that gives a person or team a chance to practise the steps and find problems before the important version takes place.
The product launch served as a rehearsal for the international campaign that followed.
那次產品發表會成了後來國際行銷活動的預演。
rehearsal for [future event]
Her first job interview felt like a rehearsal for the bigger opportunities ahead.
她的第一次工作面試就像是一場預演，為之後更大的機會做準備。
Organising her cousin's small wedding was good rehearsal for planning her own big ceremony.
籌辦表妹的小型婚禮，為規劃自己的盛大典禮做了很好的預演。
The local election was a rehearsal for the national campaign the following spring.
地方選舉是隔年春天全國大選的預演。
Treat the presentation tomorrow as a rehearsal — the real pitch is next month.
把明天的簡報當作預演就好——真正的提案是下個月。
- dry run
direct synonym; informal, commonly used in business and technology
- trial run
emphasises testing rather than practising; common in product development
- practice round
less formal; often used in sports and competitive contexts
- real event
the actual, important occasion that the rehearsal prepares for
文法句型
rehearsal + for + [event]
a rehearsal of + [future event]
act as a rehearsal
用法筆記
Common in business, sports, and personal contexts for any 'trial run' of a non-performance activity. Unlike sense 1, this does not involve an audience or a stage.