soundproof
soundproof — adjective
- soundproofpositive
- more soundproofcomparative
- most soundproofsuperlative
1. built or fitted so that sound does not easily pass into or out of a room, wall,
built or fitted so that sound does not easily pass into or out of a room, wall, window, or other space
Nadia booked a soundproof meeting room so the interview would not disturb her team.
soundproof + room
The nursery has soundproof windows because the apartment faces a busy railway line.
soundproof + windows
A recording booth must be almost completely soundproof before a singer can work in it.
The hotel advertised soundproof walls, but Marcus could still hear music from the next room.
Priya chose a soundproof door for the small podcast studio behind the shop.
- sound-insulated
more technical; often used in building or construction contexts
- acoustic
broader; can refer to sound quality, not only blocking noise
- poorly insulated
lets sound pass through easily
文法句型
soundproof + noun
be soundproof
用法筆記
Use 'soundproof' before a noun or after a linking verb: 'a soundproof room' and 'the room is soundproof' are both natural. It describes blocking sound from passing through a structure, not simply being quiet.
常見錯誤
Do not use 'soundproof' to mean 'silent'. A quiet room may still fail to be soundproof if outside noise can pass through the walls.
For a completed treatment, use the past participle 'soundproofed': 'The walls were soundproofed last year.'
soundproof — verb
- soundproofpresent simple I / you / we / they
- soundproofshe / she / it
- soundproofedpast simple
- soundproofing-ing form
1. to fit a room, wall, window, or object with materials that block noise from pass
to fit a room, wall, window, or object with materials that block noise from passing in or out
The landlord soundproofed the ceiling after the downstairs tenants complained about footsteps.
soundproof + object
We need to soundproof the rehearsal room before the drum lessons begin.
soundproof + room
Tariq soundproofed his garage with thick panels and heavy curtains.
The new cinema was soundproofed so that traffic noise would not reach the audience.
Contractors soundproofed the studio door without changing the old wooden frame.
- insulate
broader; can refer to heat, electricity, or sound
- sound-insulate
more technical and explicit
文法句型
soundproof + object
be soundproofed with + material
用法筆記
The object of the verb is the space or surface being treated: you soundproof a room, wall, ceiling, door, or vehicle. Do not say that you soundproof the noise itself.
常見錯誤
Do not say 'soundproof the music'. Say 'soundproof the room against the music' or 'soundproof the wall'.