unsigned
unsigned — 形容詞
1. describes a document, letter, painting, or other piece of work that does not sho
未簽名
文件或作品上沒有署名的
describes a document, letter, painting, or other piece of work that does not show the name of the person who produced it
A box of unsigned Valentine's cards was found in the attic of the old house.
老房子的閣樓裡發現了一盒未簽名的情人節卡片。
collocation: unsigned Valentine's cards / unsigned letters
The museum received a donation of several unsigned paintings by unknown local artists.
這間博物館收到了一批由不知名當地畫家創作、未簽名的畫作捐贈。
attributive use before noun
Naoko saw that the letter was unsigned and could not tell who had sent it.
Naoko 看到那封信沒有簽名，因此無法判斷是誰寄來的。
An unsigned cheque is not valid at most banks, even for small amounts of money.
即使金額很小，未簽名的支票在大多數銀行都無法兌現。
The reporter received an unsigned note warning her to stay away from the case.
那名記者收到了一封未簽名的警告信，要她遠離這個案件。
- anonymous
focuses on the creator's identity being unknown rather than the physical absence of a signature
- unattributed
more formal; often used in academic or publishing contexts for works whose source is not credited
- unmarked
broader meaning; can refer to the absence of any identifying mark, not just a signature
- signed
bearing a signature
文法句型
unsigned + noun
be + unsigned
用法筆記
Often used attributively (before a noun). Common in descriptions of historical documents, artwork, or anonymous correspondence where the creator's signature is physically missing.
常見錯誤
2. describes a person, such as a musician, athlete, or freelancer, who works or per
未簽約
沒有與雇主或團隊簽訂合約的
describes a person, such as a musician, athlete, or freelancer, who works or performs without having signed a formal legal agreement with an employer, company, or team
Wren spent the summer as an unsigned player, hoping a professional team would notice her.
Wren 整個夏天都以未簽約球員的身分努力，希望有職業隊伍能注意到她。
collocation: unsigned player
Many unsigned musicians now use online platforms to share their songs with the world.
現在許多未簽約的音樂人透過網路平台向全世界分享他們的歌曲。
collocation: unsigned musicians
The basketball team signed three new players but has two unsigned rookies on its roster.
那支籃球隊簽下了三名新球員，但陣容中還有兩名未簽約的新秀。
Nikhil worked as an unsigned freelancer for two years before joining a large design firm.
Nikhil 在加入一家大型設計公司之前，以未簽約的自由工作者身分工作了兩年。
- independent
broader term; emphasises self-managed status rather than the absence of a contract
- freelance
focuses on working for multiple clients without a long-term contract, not necessarily implying the absence of any contract at all
- signed
having a valid contract with an employer, team, or company
- contracted
bound by a legal agreement
文法句型
unsigned + noun (person or role)
用法筆記
Common in sports journalism and the music industry. An 'unsigned player' or 'unsigned artist' has not yet signed a formal contract but may still be active and earning income through other arrangements.