handbook

/ˈhændbʊk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhændbʊk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhan(d)-ˌbu̇k/ (ame, mw)

handbook — noun

  • handbooksingular
  • handbooksplural

1. a small book that gives practical instructions or helpful facts about a specific

1.名詞B1
釋義

a small book that gives practical instructions or helpful facts about a specific activity, task, or field of study

例句

Before her first day at the lab, Yuna read the employee handbook carefully.

collocation: read/consult a handbook

Élise's photography handbook explains how to use natural light for portraits.

同義詞
  • manual

    more technical in tone; typically used for equipment operation or step-by-step procedures

  • guidebook

    often used for travel or sightseeing; gives recommendations and cultural tips

  • reference book

    broader term for any book consulted for specific facts rather than cover-to-cover reading

文法句型

handbook + of/for/on (topic)

用法筆記

Frequently preceded by a noun that specifies the topic (employee handbook, student handbook, repair handbook). You can say a handbook on a subject or a handbook for a group of users.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a handbook for my biology course.' (when the student needs a full textbook for the class).
✅I bought a biology reference handbook to help me review key terms.
💡A handbook is a quick reference guide, not a complete course textbook with chapters and exercises.