canned

/kænd/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈænd] /kænd/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈænd] /ˈkand How to pronounce canned (audio)/ (ame, mw)

canned — adjective

  • cannedpositive
  • cannedercomparative
  • cannedestsuperlative

1. put into a metal can and sealed so it can stay good on the shelf for a long time

1.形容詞B1
釋義

put into a metal can and sealed so it can stay good on the shelf for a long time.

例句

Aoi bought canned tomatoes for the pasta sauce at dinner.

canned + food noun

The shelter keeps canned beans and soup for storm emergencies.

canned food stored for emergencies

同義詞
  • tinned

    especially British; refers to the same kind of metal-container packaging

  • preserved

    broader term; includes other methods like drying or bottling, not only cans

  • processed

    much broader and can include foods not sold in cans

反義詞
  • fresh

    not stored in a can and usually eaten or cooked soon

  • frozen

    stored by keeping it very cold rather than sealing it in a can

文法句型

canned + food noun

be canned

用法筆記

Usually comes before a food noun such as 'beans', 'soup', or 'fruit'. It emphasizes the packaging and long storage life, not simply that the food is ready to eat.

常見錯誤

❌I bought canned for dinner.
✅I bought canned soup for dinner.
💡this adjective normally needs a food noun after it.
❌These peaches are in can.
✅These peaches are canned.
💡use the adjective 'canned' rather than the phrase 'in can'.

2. recorded earlier and kept ready to be played later, especially in radio or telev

2.形容詞B2
釋義

recorded earlier and kept ready to be played later, especially in radio or television programs.

例句

The sitcom used canned laughter after every weak joke.

canned laughter / applause in broadcasting

The station played a canned weather report during the night shift.

canned report played later on air

同義詞
  • pre-recorded

    the clearest near-synonym; neutral and common in media contexts

  • recorded

    broader; does not always imply the material was saved for later broadcast use

  • taped

    older term; refers to recording technology rather than the later-use function

反義詞
  • live

    broadcast or performed at the same time the audience receives it

文法句型

canned + broadcast noun

use/play canned + noun

用法筆記

Most often modifies sounds, announcements, reports, or music used in broadcasting. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about earlier recording, not food storage.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher gave a canned answer in class.
✅The teacher gave a rehearsed answer in class.
💡this sense usually describes audio or video recorded earlier, not a formulaic reply.
❌The station used can laughter.
✅The station used canned laughter.
💡the fixed adjective form is 'canned'.