stereo
stereo — 名詞
1. a set of electronic devices for playing music or radio, usually including a play
立體音響
由播放器、擴大機和雙喇叭組成的音響設備
a set of electronic devices for playing music or radio, usually including a player, an amplifier, and two speakers that produce left and right channel sound.
Jason bought a new stereo for his living room, with speakers that connect wirelessly.
Jason為客廳添購了一組新立體音響，喇叭可以無線連接。
countable: a stereo / the stereo
The old stereo in the basement still works, though the CD tray sometimes gets stuck.
地下室的舊立體音響還能用，只是CD托盤有時候會卡住。
Mizuki turned up the stereo to hear the bass line of her favourite song.
Mizuki把立體音響開大聲，好聽清楚最喜歡那首歌的節奏。
A portable stereo is useful for outdoor parties where there is no power socket nearby.
可攜式立體音響在戶外派對上很實用，尤其當附近沒有電源插座的時候。
Ishaan connected his phone to the stereo via Bluetooth so everyone at the barbecue could hear the playlist.
Ishaan用手機透過藍牙連接立體音響，讓烤肉聚會上的每個人都能聽到播放清單。
- sound system
more general term that may include additional components like a subwoofer or surround-sound speakers
- hi-fi
short for 'high fidelity'; emphasises high-quality sound reproduction, slightly dated but still in use
文法句型
stereo + noun
a/the stereo
用法筆記
Countable and commonly used both with and without an article: 'a stereo' (any device) or 'the stereo' (a specific one). 'Stereo' can also function as a modifier before a noun, e.g. 'stereo speakers', 'stereo system.' As electronic devices have become smaller, 'stereo' increasingly overlaps with 'soundbar,' 'smart speaker,' and 'home theatre system.'
常見錯誤
2. a method of recording or broadcasting sound that splits audio into left and righ
立體聲
雙聲道錄音或播送格式
a method of recording or broadcasting sound that splits audio into left and right channels, giving a fuller listening experience than a single-channel system.
Most radio stations now broadcast in stereo, giving listeners a richer sound experience.
大多數廣播電臺現在都以立體聲播出，帶給聽眾更豐富的聲音體驗。
collocation: broadcast/record/play in stereo
The album was mixed in stereo so each instrument sits clearly in its own channel.
這張專輯以立體聲混音，每種樂器都清楚地分布在各自的聲道中。
in stereo + left/right channel description
Many music streaming apps now offer a stereo option that makes songs feel more spacious and immersive.
現在許多音樂串流應用程式都提供立體聲選項，讓歌曲聽起來更寬廣、更有沉浸感。
Ilan played a stereo recording that separated each jazz instrument into its own channel.
Ilan播放了一張立體聲錄音，每種爵士樂器都清楚地分在各自的聲道中。
Beatrix played a stereo test track to check that both car speakers were working.
Beatrix播放了一首立體聲測試曲，確認車上兩個喇叭都正常運作。
- stereophonic sound
the full technical term for this format; more formal and less common in everyday speech
- mono
single-channel sound recording or playback, without left-right separation
文法句型
in stereo
broadcast/record/play in stereo
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — you say 'broadcast in stereo', not 'broadcast in a stereo.' The phrase 'in stereo' is the most common grammatical frame for this meaning.
常見錯誤
stereo — 形容詞
1. describing audio that is split into left and right channels to give a fuller, mo
立體聲的
使用雙聲道處理聲音的
describing audio that is split into left and right channels to give a fuller, more lifelike listening experience than a single-channel system offers.
The concert was recorded with stereo microphones to capture the full range of instruments.
這場音樂會使用立體聲麥克風錄製，以捕捉所有樂器的完整音域。
attributive use: stereo microphone system
Asher prefers listening to music in stereo mode for a wider, more natural sound.
Asher喜歡以立體聲模式聽音樂，因為聲音聽起來更寬闊、更自然。
The stereo microphones at the live show captured the singer's voice from one side and the guitar from the other.
現場表演時，立體聲麥克風從一側捕捉歌手嗓音，從另一側捕捉吉他聲音。
Many video games use stereo audio to help players tell where sounds come from.
許多電玩遊戲現在都支援立體聲音效，幫助玩家辨別聲音的來源方向。
Vikram bought stereo headphones so he could hear the different layers of the recording clearly.
Vikram買了立體聲耳機，這樣就能清楚地聽到錄音中不同層次的聲音。
- stereophonic
the full, more technical term for two-channel sound; less common in everyday language but standard in technical specifications
- mono
single-channel, without left-right separation
文法句型
stereo + noun
用法筆記
Attributive only — you can say 'stereo sound' but not 'The sound is stereo.' The predicative form uses the noun sense instead: 'The sound is in stereo.' Distinguish from noun/1 by form: adjective modifies a noun ('stereo recording'), noun stands alone ('recorded in stereo').
常見錯誤
2. describing a device, pair of pictures, or viewing technique that makes objects a
立體影像的
透過左右眼不同影像產生立體感的
describing a device, pair of pictures, or viewing technique that makes objects appear to have depth by feeding a separate image to each eye, imitating natural human vision.
The museum displayed stereo photographs from the 1800s that appear three-dimensional through a special viewer.
博物館展出了1800年代的立體照片，透過特殊觀看器可以看到三維效果。
attributive use: stereo photographs
The stereo viewer at the museum made the old photographs look three-dimensional when Lauren looked through both lenses.
Lauren透過博物館的立體觀看器看向兩個鏡片，舊照片瞬間變成三維立體影像。
Stereo cameras use two lenses to capture images that show depth and distance.
立體相機使用兩個鏡頭，拍攝出具有深度和距離感的照片。
The doctor studied stereo X-ray images to locate the exact position of the bone fracture.
醫生研究了立體X光影像，以確定骨折的確切位置。
A stereo microscope gives a three-dimensional view of tiny objects for close examination.
立體顯微鏡能呈現微小物體的三維視角，便於仔細觀察。
- stereoscopic
the full technical term; preferred in formal scientific writing to avoid confusion with the audio sense of 'stereo'
- monoscopic
showing a single flat image without depth illusion
文法句型
stereo + noun
用法筆記
Attributive only, like adj/1. Most common in specialised fields such as photography, medical imaging, microscopy, and astronomy. Distinguished from adj/1 by domain: this sense relates to vision and depth perception, not to audio. In technical writing, 'stereoscopic' is often preferred for clarity.