programme
/ˈprəʊɡræm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈprəʊɡræm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈproʊ.ɡræm/ (ame, ipa)
programme — noun
- programmesingular
- programmesplural
1. a show that you view on a television screen or hear through a radio, offering co
a show that you view on a television screen or hear through a radio, offering content such as news, drama, or entertainment
Nia's favourite television programme starts at eight o'clock every Tuesday night.
programme about/on [topic]
The radio programme about wildlife helped Min learn about animals in Africa.
Jiwoo and her family watched a cooking programme on Saturday morning.
There was a documentary programme about ancient Egypt on the BBC last night.
文法句型
countable: a/the programme about/on [topic]
常見錯誤
2. a small booklet or folded sheet you receive at a live event, listing the perform
a small booklet or folded sheet you receive at a live event, listing the performers, running order, and other information about the show or match
Dylan bought a programme before the concert to read about the musicians.
[event] programme
The theatre programme contained photos of all the performers in the play.
Putri kept the programme from the football match as a souvenir.
The programme for the ballet gala listed every dancer alongside their roles.
文法句型
countable: [event] programme
用法筆記
This sense is most common at live events such as theatre performances, concerts, and sports matches. A programme typically lists the performers, running order, and other event details.
常見錯誤
3. a planned series of activities, tasks, or services designed to achieve a particu
a planned series of activities, tasks, or services designed to achieve a particular goal over a period of time
The government launched a new training programme for young teachers.
training programme for [group]
Sophia joined a fitness programme at the community sports centre.
The hospital runs a health programme that helps patients manage their weight.
The city council started a recycling programme for households in the area.
- plan
broader and less formal; a programme is a more structured plan with multiple components
- scheme
common in British English for official plans; can sometimes suggest something negative
- initiative
a new programme aimed at solving a problem, often used in business or political contexts
文法句型
a programme of [activities]
programme for [purpose]
用法筆記
Often used in compounds describing the purpose of the plan: training programme, fitness programme, health programme, development programme, research programme. Frequently paired with verbs such as launch, run, set up, introduce.
常見錯誤
4. a set of connected courses that a student follows to get a degree or other quali
a set of connected courses that a student follows to get a degree or other qualification at a college or university
The university offers a three-year degree programme in environmental science.
degree programme in [subject]
Aylin applied for a master's programme in business administration.
The school's music programme includes lessons in piano, guitar, and violin.
The exchange programme let students spend a year studying in Seoul.
- course of study
more descriptive and slightly less common as a compound noun
- curriculum
the content taught in a programme; more about what is studied than the structure
文法句型
programme in [subject]
degree programme
用法筆記
In British English, this sense uses the spelling programme. In American English, the spelling is program. This usage is very common in higher education: undergraduate programme, graduate programme, exchange programme.
常見錯誤
5. a fixed set of commands that tells a machine or computer what functions to carry
a fixed set of commands that tells a machine or computer what functions to carry out, for instance the wash cycles on a laundry appliance or a software application on a computer
Shanti selected the gentle washing programme for her silk blouse.
[appliance] programme
The dishwasher has a short programme that finishes in thirty minutes.
Mathieu installed a new program on his laptop to edit photographs.
My grandmother still cannot find the right programme for the microwave oven.
- setting
a specific option within a programme, such as a temperature setting
- cycle
specifically for washing machines and dishwashers
- application
computer programme designed for a specific task, often shortened to app
文法句型
[appliance] programme
用法筆記
For computer software, the spelling program is used in all varieties of English, including UK English. For household appliances (washing machine, dishwasher, oven), programme is the standard UK spelling. US English uses program for all meanings.
常見錯誤
programme — verb
- programmepresent simple I / you / we / they
- programmes3rd person singular
- programming-ing form
- programmedpast simple
1. to enter a sequence of commands into a device so that it performs actions automa
to enter a sequence of commands into a device so that it performs actions automatically at chosen moments — such as setting a timer or choosing a specific mode of operation
Heloísa programmed the coffee machine to start brewing at seven in the morning.
programme + device + to-infinitive
Noa programmed the heating system to turn off when nobody is home.
Wren programmed the oven to bake the bread for forty-five minutes.
Dylan programmed the robot vacuum to clean the living room at noon.
文法句型
programme + noun + to-infinitive
programme + noun + for + noun
用法筆記
Frequently followed by a to-infinitive clause specifying what the device should do. Can also be followed by for + a time or duration. In computing contexts, the verb is also spelled program in UK English.
常見錯誤
2. to cause a person or animal to behave or think in a fixed, automatic way as a re
to cause a person or animal to behave or think in a fixed, automatic way as a result of repeated training, experience, or influence
Years of strict training had programmed the athletes to wake up at five every day.
programmed + person + to-infinitive
Social media platforms programme users to check their phones repeatedly throughout the day.
From a young age, the children were programmed to follow every household rule without question.
Putri felt that her upbringing had programmed her to put others before herself.
文法句型
be programmed + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Often used in the passive voice: be programmed to do something. This sense carries a connotation that the behaviour is automatic, involuntary, or difficult to change. It is commonly used in discussions about social conditioning, upbringing, and psychology.