mike
/maɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /maɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmīk/ (ame, mw)
mike — noun
- mikesingular
- mikesplural
1. A shorter, more casual word for microphone — a device that picks up sound and co
A shorter, more casual word for microphone — a device that picks up sound and converts it into an electrical signal so that voices can be amplified, broadcast, or recorded.
The singer tapped the mike and asked, 'Can you all hear me back there?'
informal register: mike used in a casual performance setting
During the debate, each speaker had a small mike clipped to their shirt.
collocation: mike + clipped to [clothing]
The teacher passed the wireless mike to a student at the back of the classroom.
Before the podcast, Yuki adjusted the mike stand so it was at the right height.
A crew member handed a mike to the mayor as she stepped up to the podium.
- microphone
full formal term; appropriate in any context including official and academic writing
- mic
same informal register as mike; often used in written shorthand, especially in music production
常見錯誤
2. In American football, the linebacker positioned in the centre of the defensive f
In American football, the linebacker positioned in the centre of the defensive formation, usually responsible for directing the defence and stopping running plays.
When the offense ran the ball, the mike moved to the middle and stopped the ball carrier.
shows mike as a defensive player who stops running plays
Coach told Diego to play mike for the second half because he was the strongest tackler.
collocation: play mike
The mike relayed the coach's instructions to the other defenders just before the play started.
Young players study how the mike predicts the play by watching video of the other team.
- middle linebacker
the full term for this position; 'mike' is the short form used by players and commentators
用法筆記
This sense is used only in the context of American football. In other sports or general conversation, 'mike' refers to a microphone (sense noun/1).
常見錯誤
mike — verb
- mikepresent simple I / you / we / they
- mikes3rd person singular
- miking-ing form
- mikedpast simple
1. To fit a person, a space, or a piece of equipment with a microphone so that soun
To fit a person, a space, or a piece of equipment with a microphone so that sound can be clearly heard or recorded.
The sound technician miked the entire stage before the concert began.
active voice: [person] miked [location]
The documentary crew miked the chef to capture her instructions during the cooking class.
The conference room was miked so that online participants could hear every word clearly.
The radio station miked the interview room with clip-on devices for both guests.
文法句型
mike + somebody/something