treble
treble — 限定詞
1. equal to three times a given quantity, whether in measurement, count, or physica
三倍量
數量或大小為三倍
equal to three times a given quantity, whether in measurement, count, or physical size — placed before a noun phrase to show multiplication by three
Lan's new job pays treble the salary she earned at her previous company.
Lan 的新工作薪水是她之前公司的三倍。
treble the + noun — quantity comparison
The flat in the city centre costs treble the price of one across the river.
市中心那間公寓的價格是河對岸類似單位的三倍。
This bread recipe uses treble the amount of flour that the standard one calls for.
這個麵包食譜用的麵粉量是一般食譜的三倍。
Ife's garden produced treble the number of tomatoes this year compared to last season.
Ife 的花園今年生產的番茄數量是去年收成的三倍。
- triple
more common in American English; identical meaning
- one-third
a third of the amount or size
文法句型
treble + the + noun
treble + determiner + noun
用法筆記
Used mainly in British English; American English typically uses 'triple' instead. The noun phrase after 'treble' usually begins with 'the' or a possessive determiner.
常見錯誤
treble — 動詞
- treblepresent simple I / you / we / they
- trebles3rd person singular
- trebling-ing form
- trebledpast simple
1. to become three times larger in size, amount, or value, or to cause something to
增至三倍
數量或規模增加三倍
to become three times larger in size, amount, or value, or to cause something to reach three times its original measure
The town's population has trebled since the new factory opened ten years ago.
這座小鎮的人口自從十年前新工廠開設以來已經增加了兩倍。
intransitive: population + treble
Anna trebled her savings within five years by investing part of every pay cheque.
Anna 在五年內透過投資每張薪資單的一部分，將儲蓄增加了兩倍。
transitive: person + treble + object
Leo's small coffee shop trebled its monthly revenue after customers discovered his special blend.
Leo 的小咖啡店在顧客發現他的特調配方後，月收入增加了兩倍。
The value of their grandparents' house has trebled in the past two decades.
他們祖父母那棟房子的價值在過去二十年裡漲了兩倍。
Tariro trebled the soup recipe so there would be enough for everyone at the party.
Tariro 把湯的食譜份量增加了兩倍，這樣派對上的每個人都有足夠的湯喝。
- triple
more common in American English; same meaning
- increase threefold
slightly more formal; often used in writing
- halve
to reduce to half the original amount
文法句型
treble + noun phrase
noun phrase + treble
treble in + noun phrase
用法筆記
Intransitive (subject is the thing that grows) is more common. The transitive pattern (someone trebles something) is also frequent in financial and cooking contexts. American English prefers 'triple' in both patterns.
常見錯誤
2. to sing the highest vocal part in a choir or musical piece, typically as a boy w
唱最高聲部
演唱高音部
to sing the highest vocal part in a choir or musical piece, typically as a boy whose voice has not yet deepened
Samir used to treble in the church choir when he was nine years old.
Samir 九歲時曾在教會合唱團唱最高聲部。
treble in [choir / group]
At the audition, young Diego was asked to treble for the children's opera production.
在試唱時，小 Diego 被要求為兒童歌劇唱最高聲部。
Eliska trebled beautifully in the school musical before her voice changed at thirteen.
Eliska 在十三歲變聲前，曾在學校音樂劇中出色地唱最高聲部。
Boys whose voices have not yet changed can treble in many traditional choral works.
還未變聲的男孩可以在許多傳統合唱作品中唱最高聲部。
- sing soprano
more general term for the highest vocal part; not restricted to boys
文法句型
treble + adverbial
treble in [group]
用法筆記
Almost always refers to boys singing the soprano line. Girls who sing the same part are usually called sopranos, not trebles. The verb is rare in everyday conversation.
treble — 副詞
1. in a way that produces or relates to the highest range of notes in music — used
以高音
以最高聲部演唱或演奏
in a way that produces or relates to the highest range of notes in music — used after verbs such as 'sing' or 'play' to describe the vocal or instrumental part being performed
The youngest members of the choir still sing treble while the older boys sing tenor.
合唱團中年齡最小的成員仍然唱高音部，而年紀較大的男孩唱男高音。
sing treble — manner adverbial
In this piece, the violins play treble while the cellos carry the bass line.
在這首曲子中，小提琴演奏高音部，大提琴負責低音部。
Asher's voice, still unchanged, allowed him to perform treble in the cathedral choir.
Asher 還未變聲的嗓音讓他在大教堂合唱團中能夠唱高音部。
The flute section plays treble throughout the second movement of the symphony.
交響曲的第二樂章中，長笛聲部全程演奏高音部。
- bass
the lowest range of musical notes or vocal part
文法句型
sing treble
play treble
用法筆記
Functions as an adverb of manner directly after verbs like 'sing' and 'play'. When used before a noun ('a treble voice'), it functions as an adjective instead.
常見錯誤
treble — 名詞
- treblesingular
- treblesplural
1. a boy whose voice has not yet deepened and who sings the highest part in a choir
童聲高音歌手
演唱最高聲部的男童
a boy whose voice has not yet deepened and who sings the highest part in a choir or vocal group
The cathedral choir currently has six trebles and four adult tenors.
大教堂合唱團目前有六位童聲高音歌手和四位成年男高音。
countable: six trebles
Ari started singing as a treble at the local music school when he was seven.
Ari 七歲時就在當地的音樂學校開始擔任童聲高音歌手。
as a treble — role pattern
The composer wrote the solo part for a boy treble with a clear, light voice.
作曲家特別為一位音色清澈輕柔的童聲高音歌手寫了這段獨唱部分。
Noa was one of the finest trebles the chapel choir had ever trained.
Noa 是教堂合唱團訓練過的最優秀的童聲高音歌手之一。
- soprano
used for female or adult singers with the same vocal range
- bass
the lowest adult male voice
文法句型
a treble
boy treble
treble + verb
用法筆記
Refers specifically to boys. A girl singing the same part is called a soprano, not a treble, even though the vocal range is identical.
常見錯誤
2. the feat of winning three major trophies during one sporting year, especially in
三冠王
同一賽季贏得三項主要冠軍
the feat of winning three major trophies during one sporting year, especially in football (soccer)
FC Barcelona won an historic treble in 2015 — the league, the cup, and the Champions League.
巴塞隆納足球俱樂部在 2015 年贏得了歷史性的三冠王——聯賽、國王盃和歐冠冠軍。
win a treble — collocation
Only a few European clubs have achieved a domestic and European treble in one year.
只有少數歐洲俱樂部曾在同一賽季達成國內與歐洲賽場的三冠王。
The manager led the underdog team to a treble that no one had predicted.
這位總教練帶領這支不被看好的球隊奪得賽前無人預測的三冠王，因而受到讚譽。
Winning the treble requires exceptional squad depth and a fair amount of luck with injuries.
贏得三冠王需要深厚的陣容實力，也需要一些運氣來避免傷病困擾。
- triple crown
used in horse racing, rugby, and baseball for three related titles
文法句型
win a treble
achieve a treble
the treble
用法筆記
Most commonly used in association football (soccer) for a club that wins its domestic league, its domestic cup, and the continental championship in one season. Occasionally extended to other sports.
常見錯誤
3. the range of high-pitched sounds in music or audio, including the upper part of
高音部
音樂或音頻中的高音範圍
the range of high-pitched sounds in music or audio, including the upper part of a musical score, the higher frequencies in a sound system, or the high tones produced by certain instruments or voices
Defne turned up the treble on her headphones to hear the violin melody more clearly.
Defne 把耳機的高音調高，好讓小提琴的旋律聽得更清楚。
adjust / turn up / turn down + the treble
The old radio crackled, but the treble of the flutes still came through clearly.
那台舊收音機沙沙作響，但長笛的高音部仍然清晰可辨。
the treble of + instrument
On the stereo you can adjust bass and treble to get the sound you prefer.
在音響上，你可以分別調整低音和高音，以獲得你喜歡的聲音效果。
The young pianist struggled with the treble notes in the right hand of the piece.
這位年輕的鋼琴家在彈奏那首曲子右手的高音音符時卡住了。
- high end
informal term for the higher frequencies in audio
- soprano range
specifically the highest human vocal range
- bass
the low-frequency range in music and audio
文法句型
the treble
treble + noun
adjust the treble
用法筆記
Often contrasted with 'bass' (low frequencies). In audio equipment, 'treble' controls are common alongside 'bass' controls. In musical notation, the treble clef indicates notes in this range.
常見錯誤
treble — 形容詞
- treblepositive
- treblercomparative
- treblestsuperlative
1. having a high pitch or range of frequencies — used to describe musical notes, in
高音的
音調高的
having a high pitch or range of frequencies — used to describe musical notes, instruments, voices, or sounds that belong to the upper part of the audible spectrum
The treble notes of the music box filled the quiet bedroom with a delicate sound.
音樂盒的高音音符在安靜的臥室裡充滿了細膩的聲音。
treble notes / treble tones
Lan prefers headphones that bring out the treble tones clearly without sounding harsh.
Lan 偏愛能清晰呈現高音音色而不刺耳的耳機。
The little bird's treble call was easy to pick out among the deeper forest sounds.
小鳥的高音鳴叫在較低沉的森林聲響中很容易辨認出來。
As a treble instrument, the piccolo produces notes that cut through the full orchestra.
作為一種高音樂器，短笛發出的聲音能穿透整個管弦樂團。
- high-pitched
more general term for any high sound
- soprano
specifically the highest female or child's vocal range
- bass
low-pitched, in the lowest vocal or instrumental range
文法句型
treble + noun
用法筆記
Use 'treble' for describing the quality or range of a sound, not its volume. For sounds that are unpleasantly high, 'shrill' or 'piercing' are more common.
常見錯誤
2. three times the usual size, amount, or rate — describing a quantity that has bee
三倍的
三倍數量的
three times the usual size, amount, or rate — describing a quantity that has been multiplied by three
The company reported a treble increase in quarterly profits, surprising market analysts.
該公司報告季度利潤增加了兩倍，令市場分析師感到驚訝。
treble increase / treble rise
Ife's restaurant faced a treble rise in ingredient costs after the supply chain broke down.
Ife 的餐廳在供應鏈中斷後，食材成本增加了兩倍。
Landlords in the area demanded a treble rent increase, forcing many young tenants to move.
該地區的房東要求將租金提高兩倍，迫使許多年輕房客搬走。
The trade agreement led to a treble volume of goods crossing the border each month.
新的貿易協定使每月跨越邊境的貨物量增加了兩倍。
- half
reduced by fifty per cent
文法句型
treble + noun
用法筆記
Most common in formal or written British English describing increases in prices, costs, or quantities. In everyday speech, 'triple' is far more common across both British and American varieties.
常見錯誤
3. consisting of three parts, components, or elements — describing something that h
三重的
由三部分組成的
consisting of three parts, components, or elements — describing something that has a three-part structure or serves three functions
A treble lock has three separate bolts for added security against break-ins.
三重鎖有三個獨立的鎖栓，防盜效果更佳。
treble + noun of structure
The company logo has a treble design, with three interlocking circles representing the founding families.
該公司的標誌採用三重設計，三個環環相扣的圓圈代表創始家族。
The award has a treble purpose: to recognise talent, encourage young artists, and build community.
這個獎項有三重目的：肯定才華、鼓勵年輕藝術家、以及建立社群。
The treaty created a treble alliance between the three neighbouring countries for mutual defence.
這項條約在三個鄰國之間建立了三重防禦同盟。
- triple
more common in all registers; preferred in modern English
- threefold
slightly more formal; used in abstract or figurative contexts
- three-part
neutral and transparent; good for learners
- single
consisting of one part or element
文法句型
treble + noun
用法筆記
A formal alternative to 'triple' or 'threefold'. Very rare in modern English outside legal, technical, or literary contexts. Learners are better served using 'triple' or 'three-part'.