magazine
/ˌmæɡəˈziːn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmæɡəziːn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈma-gə-ˌzēn ˌma-gə-ˈzēn/ (ame, mw)
magazine — noun
- magazinesingular
- magazinesplural
1. a regularly issued publication with a flexible cover, containing articles, pictu
a regularly issued publication with a flexible cover, containing articles, pictures, and advertisements on various subjects
Ramón reads a cooking magazine every month to find new recipes for his family.
collocation: reads a [topic] magazine
The public library keeps old fashion magazines from the 1990s in its reference section.
Yumi's article about local beekeepers appeared in a national magazine last spring.
Tanvi bought three gardening magazines at the airport shop before boarding her flight.
This technology magazine won an award for its cover story on electric cars.
- journal
more formal; usually refers to academic or professional periodicals
- periodical
broader term for any publication that comes out at regular intervals
- newsletter
shorter, less formal, often sent by organisations to members
- book
a single publication, not issued periodically
文法句型
magazine + about/on + topic
magazine + of + content
用法筆記
Magazine refers to general-interest or hobby-specific publications. For academic or scholarly periodicals, use journal instead.
常見錯誤
2. the spring-loaded container in a firearm that stores cartridges and pushes them
the spring-loaded container in a firearm that stores cartridges and pushes them into position for firing
The soldier removed the empty magazine from his rifle and put in a full one.
action pattern: remove/insert a magazine
Baraka checked that the handgun's magazine was fully loaded before the training session.
A standard magazine for this model holds fifteen rounds of ammunition.
Police officers carry spare magazines on their belts when they are on duty.
- clip
often used interchangeably in casual speech, but technically a different device
- cartridge holder
descriptive term, less common
文法句型
magazine + of + cartridges
load + magazine
用法筆記
Do not confuse magazine with clip. A clip is a strip that holds cartridges together for loading into a magazine; the magazine itself is the spring-loaded container that feeds the gun.
常見錯誤
3. a fortified structure or chamber designed for the secure keeping of explosives,
a fortified structure or chamber designed for the secure keeping of explosives, firearms, and military supplies
The old naval magazine near the coast still contains unused shells from the war.
military context: naval magazine
Anong works at a military magazine where explosives are kept under strict temperature controls.
The base commander ordered an inspection of all magazines after the safety report.
Heavy concrete walls protect the magazine from explosions or enemy attacks.
- ammunition depot
larger facility with multiple buildings, more common in modern use
- armoury
a place where weapons are stored and maintained, often part of a military base
- powder magazine
historical term specifically for gunpowder storage
用法筆記
This sense is primarily used in military, naval, and historical contexts. In everyday speech, people usually say ammunition depot or weapons store.
4. a television or radio programme that covers several different topics or focuses
a television or radio programme that covers several different topics or focuses on a single subject through short reports and interviews
The BBC news magazine programme reports on international stories every weekday evening.
compound: news magazine programme
Renata hosts a weekly radio magazine that features interviews with scientists and writers.
This television magazine show covered the film festival, local politics, and a new restaurant in one episode.
A popular arts magazine on public radio introduces listeners to new musicians every week.
- news programme
more focused on breaking news, less on feature segments
- documentary series
typically follows one topic per episode in depth
文法句型
news + magazine
magazine + programme/show
用法筆記
Often used in compounds: news magazine, arts magazine, current affairs magazine. The word programme (British) or show (American) frequently follows magazine to clarify the medium.
5. a light-proof container inside a camera that holds a roll of film and sends it t
a light-proof container inside a camera that holds a roll of film and sends it through the exposure area one frame at a time
The photographer loaded a fresh magazine of film into the camera before the wedding ceremony.
action: load a magazine of film
Chidi opened the camera's magazine compartment in a dark room to protect the unexposed film.
Vintage medium-format cameras often have interchangeable magazines for different film types.
A light leak in the magazine ruined the last three rolls of film from the hiking trip.
- film back
the detachable rear part of some cameras that holds the film
- film cassette
a pre-loaded light-proof container for 35mm film
文法句型
film + magazine
load + magazine
用法筆記
This sense belongs to film photography and is rarely used today except by enthusiasts and professionals working with analogue cameras. In digital photography the term is not used.