emitted

emitted — verb

  • emittedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • emitteds3rd person singular
  • emitteding-ing form
  • emittededpast simple

1. to release something such as light, heat, a gas, a smell, or sound into the surr

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to release something such as light, heat, a gas, a smell, or sound into the surrounding air or space

例句

The factory emitted thick black smoke into the air all day long.

emit + noun (smoke) — physical emission

A soft green light was emitted from the laptop screen in the dark room.

passive: be emitted from [source]

同義詞
  • release

    more general; can be intentional or accidental ('the car released toxic fumes')

  • discharge

    stronger, suggests a built-up pressure being let out ('the pipe discharged waste water')

  • give off

    phrasal verb; more informal and everyday ('the cheese gave off a strong odour')

  • radiate

    specifically for heat or light travelling outward ('the fireplace radiated warmth')

反義詞
  • absorb

    to take in rather than send out ('plants absorb carbon dioxide')

文法句型

emit + noun (light / heat / gas / smell / sound / radiation)

用法筆記

Subject is typically a machine, engine, factory, natural phenomenon, or chemical process. Often used in formal, technical, or scientific writing.

常見錯誤

❌The flower emitted a nice smell.
✅The flower gave off a nice smell.
💡'emit' sounds overly technical for everyday pleasant smells; 'give off' is more natural in informal contexts.

2. to produce a sound, word, or cry with your voice, often suddenly or with effort

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

to produce a sound, word, or cry with your voice, often suddenly or with effort

例句

The injured bird emitted a weak chirp from inside the tall grass.

emit + noun (chirp / cry) — animal sound

The student emitted a loud gasp when she opened the envelope with the results.

同義詞
  • utter

    closer match; slightly more formal and deliberate ('she uttered a single word')

  • let out

    phrasal verb; more informal ('he let out a long sigh')

  • produce

    neutral and general, works for both speech and sound ('the baby produced a gurgle')

反義詞
  • suppress

    to hold back a sound or reaction ('she suppressed a laugh')

文法句型

emit + noun (sound / cry / gasp / groan / sigh)

用法筆記

Describes brief, often involuntary or emotional sounds (gasps, groans, shrieks) rather than deliberate speech. For full sentences or structured speech, use 'say', 'utter', or 'state' instead.

常見錯誤

❌He emitted that he was tired.
✅He said that he was tired.
💡'emit' describes the sound itself, not the content of what someone says.