window
window — 名詞
1. A glass-covered opening in a wall, door, or vehicle that brings light and air in
窗戶
牆壁或車輛上的玻璃開口
A glass-covered opening in a wall, door, or vehicle that brings light and air into a space and lets people look out at the world beyond.
Rohan opened the bedroom window to let in some fresh air.
Rohan 打開臥室的窗戶讓新鮮空氣進來。
open + window to let in air
The kitchen window had a crack running from one corner to the other.
廚房的窗戶有一道裂縫，從一邊延伸到另一邊。
Rain water was leaking through the old wooden window frame near the roof.
雨水從屋頂附近那扇舊木窗框滲進來。
Jisoo pressed her nose against the car window to see the ocean.
Jisoo 把鼻子貼在車窗上，想看看大海。
用法筆記
Often used with the prepositions 'through', 'out of', and 'from': look through the window, climb out of the window, watch from the window.
常見錯誤
2. Something that allows you to observe, learn about, or understand a different sit
了解管道
讓人了解不同情境的媒介
Something that allows you to observe, learn about, or understand a different situation, culture, or way of life that you would not normally experience directly.
The documentary gave viewers a window into life in rural Mongolia.
那部紀錄片讓觀眾得以一窺蒙古鄉間的生活。
window into + noun phrase
Reading novels from other countries can be a window into unfamiliar cultures.
閱讀來自其他國家的小說，可以成為認識陌生文化的管道。
Mayumi's photo collection offered a window into her childhood in Osaka.
Mayumi 的攝影集讓人得以一窺她在大阪的童年。
The museum exhibition was designed as a window into the daily life of ancient Egypt.
這場博物館展覽旨在呈現古埃及的日常生活。
- glimpse
A brief or partial view, less thorough than 'window'.
- insight
Focuses on the understanding gained rather than the means of gaining it.
- perspective
Emphasises a particular point of view rather than a way of learning.
用法筆記
Always followed by 'into' + noun phrase. This sense describes a way of gaining understanding, not a physical object you can touch.
3. A clear panel built into an envelope so the recipient information printed on the
信封透明窗
信封上可看到地址的透明區
A clear panel built into an envelope so the recipient information printed on the enclosed document is visible through it.
The utility bill arrived in an envelope with a transparent window.
水電費帳單裝在一個有透明窗口的信封裡寄來了。
envelope with a transparent window
Christopher could read his name through the window of the envelope.
Christopher 可以透過信封上的透明窗看到自己的名字。
The company printed its logo next to the window on each mailing envelope.
那家公司在每個郵寄信封的透明窗旁印上了商標。
Hoa folded the letter so the address showed clearly through the envelope window.
Hoa 把信摺好，讓地址能清楚地從信封窗口露出來。
4. The front glass area of a store together with the products arranged behind it to
櫥窗
商店玻璃後方的商品展示區
The front glass area of a store together with the products arranged behind it to attract the attention of people passing by on the street.
The children pressed their faces against the toy shop window.
孩子們把臉貼在玩具店的櫥窗上。
press face against + shop window
Élise admired the elegant wedding dresses displayed in the shop window.
Élise 欣賞著擺在櫥窗裡的那些優雅婚紗。
The bakery changed its window display every morning to feature fresh cakes.
那家麵包店每天早上更換櫥窗擺設，陳列新鮮蛋糕。
A hand-painted sign in the shop window announced a closing-down sale.
櫥窗裡有一張手寫的告示，宣布結束營業大拍賣。
- display case
A closed container with products inside, not necessarily part of a store front.
- storefront
Refers to the whole front area of a shop, including the entrance.
用法筆記
This sense refers to both the glass itself and the space behind it where products are shown. When describing just the physical glass of a store front, 'shop window' can also be used.
5. A rectangular section of a computer or phone display that shows the contents of
視窗
電腦螢幕上顯示資訊的矩形區
A rectangular section of a computer or phone display that shows the contents of a program, file, or website and allows a person to reposition, enlarge, shrink, or close it.
Wren opened a new browser window to search for cheap flights.
Wren 打開一個新的瀏覽器視窗，搜尋便宜的機票。
open a new browser window
A warning window appeared when Sade tried to delete the folder.
當 Sade 嘗試刪除該資料夾時，一個警告視窗出現了。
warning window appeared
Hamza had too many windows open on his screen and the computer slowed down.
Hamza 的螢幕上開了太多視窗，電腦速度變慢了。
Yael dragged the chat window to the left side of the screen.
Yael 把聊天視窗拖到了螢幕的左側。
- dialog box
A smaller window that asks the user to make a choice or enter information.
- panel
A section of the screen within a program that cannot usually be moved independently.
用法筆記
Different operating systems may use related terms such as 'panel', 'dialog box', or 'tab'. A 'pop-up window' opens automatically, often for advertisements or alerts.
常見錯誤
6. A limited stretch of time in which a particular action is possible or a favourab
機會期
可把握機會的短暫時段
A limited stretch of time in which a particular action is possible or a favourable chance is present, after which the chance is no longer there.
The team had a narrow window of opportunity to launch the product before Christmas.
團隊在聖誕節前有一個狹窄的機會期來推出產品。
narrow window of opportunity
Jason knew the window of opportunity for buying cheap shares would not last long.
Jason 知道購買低價股票的機會窗口不會持續太久。
There is only a short window for submitting applications to the scholarship program.
申請獎學金的提交期限很短。
If you miss the weather window, the sailing trip will have to be cancelled.
如果錯過了天氣窗口，帆船之旅就必須取消。
- opportunity
A general term; 'window' emphasises that the opportunity is time-limited.
- opening
Suggests a chance to start something, often less time-pressured than 'window'.
- slot
A specific scheduled period, often used for appointments or bookings.
用法筆記
Most commonly used in the fixed collocation 'window of opportunity'. Can also appear as 'window for [action]' followed by a gerund: 'window for applying', 'window for booking'.