screening
/ˈskriːnɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈskriːnɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈskrē-niŋ/ (ame, mw)
screening — noun
- screeningsingular
- screeningsplural
1. an arranged event at which a film or video programme is shown to an audience, of
an arranged event at which a film or video programme is shown to an audience, often before its general release or in a special setting
The cinema is hosting a special screening of the new documentary about ocean life.
collocation: special screening + of + documentary
Niran bought tickets for the midnight screening of the horror film.
The director arranged a private screening of the film for the cast and crew at a small theater in Taipei.
The Busan International Film Festival holds outdoor screenings on Haeundae Beach every October.
The screening of the award-winning film at the small theater in Kaohsiung was sold out within two hours.
文法句型
screening + of + [film/documentary/programme]
adjective + screening
用法筆記
Countable noun. The preposition of introduces what is being shown (a screening of the new documentary), while at or in indicates the location. Common modifiers include press, preview, gala, private, and midnight.
常見錯誤
2. a medical examination or test carried out on a population or group to detect ear
a medical examination or test carried out on a population or group to detect early signs of disease or health problems before symptoms appear
The hospital offers free health screenings for heart disease every spring.
collocation: health screening for [disease]
Beatriz went for a routine screening to check her blood pressure and cholesterol.
Mayumi went for a breast cancer screening at the local hospital last Tuesday.
All new employees at the hospital must complete a health screening at the clinic on the first floor.
The screening results showed that Niran's cholesterol levels were within the normal range.
- checkup
a routine general health examination, not focused on a single condition
- examination
more detailed and targeted; a doctor examines a specific complaint rather than screening a population
- test
a single procedure measuring one thing (blood test, vision test); a screening may involve multiple tests
文法句型
screening + for + [condition/disease]
[adjective] + screening
用法筆記
Frequently used in compound nouns such as health screening, cancer screening, newborn screening, and blood pressure screening. The preposition for introduces the condition being tested (screening for diabetes). When referring to the activity in general, screening is uncountable (Screening saves lives); when referring to a specific instance, it is countable (I had a screening).
常見錯誤
3. a mesh-like sheet made from fine metallic or plastic threads that fits over wind
a mesh-like sheet made from fine metallic or plastic threads that fits over window or door openings to block insects while allowing air to pass through
Kenji replaced the old window screening after a storm tore several holes in it.
collocation: window screening
The door screening keeps mosquitoes out while letting fresh air come into the kitchen.
collocation: door screening
A roll of metal screening costs about twenty dollars at the hardware store and is enough to cover two windows.
The screening on the porch is made of a durable fiberglass mesh that resists tearing.
文法句型
[material] + screening
screening + on + [window/door/porch]
用法筆記
Typically uncountable when referring to the material in general (The screening needs replacing). When referring to different types or specific pieces, it may be countable (They sell three kinds of screening), though this usage is less common. The kind of material is usually stated: metal screening, fiberglass screening, aluminum screening.