video
video — 名詞
1. a digital computer file or a physical recording that captures images with moveme
影片
動態影像與聲音的記錄
a digital computer file or a physical recording that captures images with movement and sound, designed to be viewed on a screen
Ife put a short video of her baby on social media for relatives to see.
Ife 把一段她寶寶的短片放上社群媒體，讓親戚們可以看到。
video of + noun / on social media
The history teacher showed the class a video about ancient Roman daily life.
歷史老師給全班看了一支關於古羅馬日常生活的影片。
Ryan downloaded a step-by-step video to learn how to make sourdough bread.
Ryan 下載了一支逐步教學的影片，學習如何製作酸種麵包。
Liang edited the wedding video on his laptop before sharing it with family.
Liang 在自己的筆電上編輯婚禮影片，然後分享給家人。
This short video plays in high definition on any modern tablet or phone.
這部短片可以在任何現代平板或手機上以高畫質播放。
文法句型
a video of + noun
on video
watch / upload / share a video
2. a short film produced to accompany a popular song, typically showing the musicia
音樂錄影帶
搭配流行歌曲的短片
a short film produced to accompany a popular song, typically showing the musicians performing or telling a visual story based on the lyrics
Quan's favourite band released a new music video at midnight on Tuesday.
Quan 最喜歡的樂團在週二午夜釋出了一支新的音樂錄影帶。
release a music video
The music video for that song was shot entirely in black and white.
那首歌的音樂錄影帶是完全以黑白畫面拍攝的。
music video + for [song]
Devika danced along as she watched the music video on repeat for an hour.
Devika 一邊跳舞，一邊不斷重複播放那支音樂錄影帶，看了一個小時。
Noor shared the music video with all her friends on the class group chat.
Noor 把那支音樂錄影帶分享到班上群組聊天室裡。
- promo video
more general promotional clip, not limited to music
- visual album
a full collection of music videos forming a single artistic work
文法句型
music video + for + noun
release / film a music video
3. a machine, now less common, that records and plays television programmes using m
錄影機
錄放電視節目的設備
a machine, now less common, that records and plays television programmes using magnetic tape inside a cassette
Christopher set the video to record the late-night documentary about penguins.
Christopher 設定好錄影機，錄下深夜那部關於企鵝的紀錄片。
set the video to record [programme]
Inês pressed play on the video and the whole family watched the film together.
Inês 按下錄影機的播放鍵，全家人一起看那部電影。
Vinícius adjusted the timer on the video so it would capture the football match.
Vinícius 調整了錄影機上的定時器，好讓它錄下足球賽。
There was an old video player stacked beneath the television in the spare room.
在客房電視下方，有一臺舊的錄影機疊放在那裡。
- VCR
the formal abbreviation; equally dated
- cassette recorder
emphasises the tape medium rather than the machine itself
文法句型
set the video + to-infinitive
on video
用法筆記
This sense is increasingly rare in everyday speech, as streaming services and digital recorders have largely replaced videocassette recorders. It is still found in older British English usage ('set the video').
video — 形容詞
1. involving or using the technology that records and transmits moving images and s
視訊的
利用視訊技術的
involving or using the technology that records and transmits moving images and sound for communication or entertainment
Vinícius joined the video call from his hotel room in São Paulo.
Vinícius 從聖保羅的旅館房間加入了視訊通話。
video call
The company held a video conference with branch offices in three different countries.
該公司與三個不同國家的分公司舉行了一場視訊會議。
video conference
Noor uploaded a short video message to congratulate her teammate on winning the award.
Noor 上傳了一段簡短的視訊訊息，祝賀她隊友贏得獎項。
Liang submitted a video application instead of a written cover letter for the job.
Liang 交了一份視訊求職信，而不是書面的自薦信。
文法句型
video + noun
video call
video conference
video message
2. relating to the visual part of a television broadcast, or to the equipment and m
影像的
與電視畫面顯示相關的
relating to the visual part of a television broadcast, or to the equipment and methods used to display moving images on a screen
The video signal was interrupted by a thunderstorm last night.
昨晚的影像訊號因為一場雷雨而中斷了。
video signal
Older televisions use a different video format than modern flat-screen models.
老舊的電視機使用的影像格式與現代的平面螢幕不同。
video format
The technician adjusted the video output to improve the picture on the screen.
技術人員調整了影像輸出，以改善螢幕上的畫面品質。
Cable companies send video data through underground fibre-optic lines to homes.
有線電視公司透過地下的光纖線路將影像資料傳送到住家。
文法句型
video + noun
video signal
video format
video display
video — 動詞
1. to capture moving images and sound of an event or television programme using a c
錄影
用攝影機或裝置拍攝記錄
to capture moving images and sound of an event or television programme using a camera or recording device, saving them as a digital file or onto tape
Ife videoed her daughter's first piano recital at the school hall last spring.
Ife 把她女兒在學校禮堂的第一次鋼琴獨奏會錄了下來。
video + event (past: videoed)
The couple decided to video their wedding ceremony instead of hiring a professional.
那對新人決定自己錄下婚禮過程，而不聘請專業攝影師。
Quan forgot to video the documentary that was on the history channel last night.
Quan 忘了錄下昨晚歷史頻道播出的那部紀錄片。
Yael videoed the entire cooking demonstration so she could review the steps later.
Yael 把整場烹飪示範錄了下來，以便之後可以重看步驟。
Ryan's grandmother asked him to video the family reunion for relatives living abroad.
Ryan 的祖母請他把家庭團聚錄下來，給住在國外的親戚看。
文法句型
video + noun (event / programme / person)
video + someone + doing something
用法筆記
The past tense and past participle are both 'videoed'. This verb is less formal than 'record' or 'film', and is most common in everyday conversation about personal or household recording.