mic

/maɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [mˈɪk] /maɪk/ (ame, ipa) · [mˈɪk] /ˈmīk/ (ame, mw)

mic — noun

1. a short, informal word for microphone — an electronic device that captures sound

1.名詞B1
釋義

a short, informal word for microphone — an electronic device that captures sound so it can be recorded, broadcast, or made louder through speakers.

例句

Marta stepped up to the mic and began her spoken-word poem.

collocation: step up to + the mic

The singer tapped the mic twice to make sure it was on.

article + mic as direct object

同義詞
  • microphone

    the full, formal form; preferred in formal writing and official contexts

文法句型

a/the + mic

possessive + mic

用法筆記

Very common in music, broadcasting, podcasting, and everyday speech. In formal writing, use the full form 'microphone' instead.

常見錯誤

❌Please speak into the mic.
✅Please speak into the microphone.
💡'mic' is fine in casual conversation but sounds too informal in formal announcements or written instructions.
❌I bought a new mike.
✅I bought a new mic.
💡'mike' was an older spelling variant; 'mic' is the standard short form today.