webcast

webcast — 名詞

1. a video or audio program, such as a concert, conference, or class, that is sent

1.名詞B1
釋義

網路直播

透過網路播送的影音節目

a video or audio program, such as a concert, conference, or class, that is sent over the internet so people can watch or listen to it, often while the event is taking place

例句

Lotte watched a live webcast of the tech conference from her home in Taipei.

Lotte 在臺北家中觀看了一場科技研討會的網路直播。

live webcast of [event]

The medical conference was available as a free webcast for doctors around the world.

那場醫學研討會以免費網路直播方式開放給全球醫生觀看。

free webcast — adjective + noun pattern

同義詞
  • livestream

    more common in everyday use; suggests real-time video shared on platforms like YouTube or Twitch

  • broadcast

    broader term; includes traditional TV and radio transmission, not just internet

  • stream

    current everyday equivalent; can refer to both live and on-demand video

用法筆記

Often used interchangeably with 'livestream', though 'webcast' tends to imply a more formal or professionally produced event (e.g. a conference keynote or corporate announcement), while 'stream' or 'livestream' is the everyday term for personal or casual content.

常見錯誤

❌I downloaded a webcast to listen on my run.
✅I downloaded a podcast to listen on my run.
💡A webcast is typically a live or one-time broadcast; a podcast is an on-demand audio series you can download.
❌She webcasted her cooking class.
✅She livestreamed her cooking class.
💡'Webcast' as a verb sounds formal and technical; 'livestream' is the natural verb for casual personal content.