high-definition
/ˌhaɪ def.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌhaɪ def.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌhaɪ defɪˈnɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌhaɪ defɪˈnɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhī-ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən/ (ame, mw)
high-definition — noun
1. a video or sound system that gives very clear, detailed pictures on a screen and
a video or sound system that gives very clear, detailed pictures on a screen and very clear audio
Kabir upgraded the sports bar to high-definition before football season started.
switch to high-definition for better broadcast quality
Eri recorded the dance show in high-definition for the media club.
in high-definition for recording quality
We watched Andres's graduation in high-definition on the library screen.
The wildlife show looks better in high-definition than on our old TV.
Linh switched the classroom projector to high-definition for the moon video.
- HD
the shorter label often used in menus, ads, and product names
- high-resolution
broader term that stresses image detail, not only video format
- standard definition
older video format with less visual detail
文法句型
in high-definition
switch to high-definition
用法筆記
Usually uncountable and often used after in or to when talking about TV, video, or screen quality.
常見錯誤
high-definition — adjective
1. describing equipment, video, or sound that looks or sounds especially sharp and
describing equipment, video, or sound that looks or sounds especially sharp and full of detail
The visitor center showed a high-definition map of the hiking route.
high-definition + display image noun
Sofie needs a high-definition screen for tomorrow's design class.
high-definition + screen
The lecture was filmed with high-definition cameras for the online class.
The dentist used a high-definition camera to check the tiny crack.
Their new high-definition speakers made the piano sound warmer.
- HD
common short label used for the same quality level
- high-resolution
close in meaning, but often broader than video standards
- standard-definition
describes lower-detail video equipment or images
文法句型
high-definition + noun
用法筆記
Almost always comes before a noun such as screen, camera, speaker, or video, rather than after be on its own.