static
/ˈstætɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈætɪk] /ˈstætɪk/ (ame, ipa) · [stˈætɪk] /ˈsta-tik/ (ame, mw) · /ˈstæt.ɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈætɪk] /ˈstæt̬.ɪk/ (ame, ipa)
static — adjective
- staticpositive
- more staticcomparative
- most staticsuperlative
1. not moving from one position, or not changing in amount, level, or condition for
not moving from one position, or not changing in amount, level, or condition for a period of time
Ticket sales stayed static after the holiday campaign ended.
stay static + number or level
After the software froze, the home screen remained static for two minutes.
screen remains unchanged
The patient's condition was static overnight, so the doctor changed nothing.
The camera captured a static image of the empty platform.
- stationary
stronger for physical position; static also covers levels, conditions, and images
- unchanged
plain neutral word for staying the same, without the technical tone of static
- stagnant
adds a negative idea of unhealthy lack of progress
用法筆記
Often used for figures, conditions, screens, and images that show no movement or development. For a person or object that is simply not moving, still is usually more natural in everyday speech.
2. describes a website whose pages are prepared in advance and shown in the same fo
describes a website whose pages are prepared in advance and shown in the same form to every visitor
The bakery's static website shows the menu but takes no online orders.
information-only static website
Joon built a static site for the club with plain HTML files.
Because the page is static, every student sees the same announcement.
The team replaced the static homepage with one that updates automatically.
- fixed
general word for something that does not change; static is the web-specific term
- dynamic
describes pages that change according to data, user actions, or time
用法筆記
Most often used before website, site, page, or content. The usual opposite is dynamic, meaning that the page changes according to user input or live data.
3. relating to electric charges that gather on a surface instead of flowing through
relating to electric charges that gather on a surface instead of flowing through a circuit
Tanvi felt a sharp static shock after sliding off the car seat.
static shock after friction
Dry air makes static electricity worse in offices with thick carpet.
static electricity in dry air
Walid got a small static spark when he touched the metal shelf.
Workers wear wrist straps to protect chips from static discharge.
- electrostatic
the more technical adjective used in science and engineering
- current
current electricity flows through a circuit instead of collecting on a surface
用法筆記
Most often used before charge, electricity, shock, or discharge. In ordinary speech, people usually talk about static electricity or a static shock.
常見錯誤
static — noun
1. electrical crackle or hiss heard from a radio, television, or phone when the sig
electrical crackle or hiss heard from a radio, television, or phone when the signal is disturbed
We heard only static on the radio as the storm moved closer.
hear static on the radio
A burst of static cut off Salma's call just before the address.
burst of static
The old television filled the screen with gray static after midnight.
Beatrix turned the dial slowly until the music came through the static.
- interference
broader word for signal problems; static is the noisy sound they produce
- noise
general unwanted sound; static specifically suggests crackling electrical disturbance
用法筆記
Uncountable. Say static on the line or a burst of static, not 'a static'.
常見錯誤
2. electric charge that gathers across the outside of materials after rubbing or in
electric charge that gathers across the outside of materials after rubbing or in very dry air
Rubbing the balloon on her sweater gave it enough static to stick.
enough static to stick
Too much static made the printer paper cling together in the tray.
too much static
The humidifier cut the static that kept lifting Adina's hair.
Sari laughed when a wool blanket left static on her arms.
- static electricity
the full everyday term; static alone is the shorter form
用法筆記
Usually uncountable and often described as building up, creating problems, or being reduced. The full term static electricity is common when extra clarity is needed.
常見錯誤
3. strong informal criticism or opposition directed at someone or something
strong informal criticism or opposition directed at someone or something
The coach got static from fans after benching the team's captain.
get static from + people
City Hall took plenty of static over the late subway repairs.
take static over + issue
After the price jump, the company expected static from regular customers.
Christopher caught static online for joking about the canceled concert.
- praise
approval rather than criticism
用法筆記
Informal, especially in American English. Common with get, catch, take, or face.