typed
/taɪp/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈaɪpt] /taɪp/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈaɪpt] /ˈtīp How to pronounce type (audio)/ (ame, mw)
typed — verb
- typedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- typeds3rd person singular
- typedding-ing form
- typeddedpast simple
1. to write something by pressing keys on a computer, phone, or typewriter
to write something by pressing keys on a computer, phone, or typewriter
Noa types all her essays on an old laptop found in the attic.
transitive: type + [document]
Femi was typing quickly, hoping to finish the report before the meeting started.
The password was typed incorrectly three times, so the account locked automatically.
Mateo sat at the kitchen table and typed a long message to his brother.
The receptionist typed the customer's name into the system and handed over a key card.
文法句型
type + [document/text]
type + on + [device]
type + into + [app/field]
2. to identify which group something belongs to by testing or examining its charact
to identify which group something belongs to by testing or examining its characteristics, especially in medicine for blood or bacteria
The nurse typed Mateo's blood sample before the surgery could begin.
type + [blood/tissue] + sample
Gabriel's doctor typed the infection so they could pick the right antibiotic.
All new patients at the clinic are typed for common genetic conditions.
The lab technician typed the bacteria after growing it overnight in a dish.
Researchers typed thousands of tissue samples during the five-year cancer study.
- classify
broader — used in many fields beyond medicine
- categorise
similar to classify but less common in medical contexts
文法句型
type + [sample/specimen]
be typed for + [condition/characteristic]
用法筆記
Object is typically a sample, specimen, or culture from medicine or biology. Distinguish from sense 1 (WRITE ON KEYBOARD): here the object is something being tested, not text being written.
typed — noun
1. a category of people or items that have particular features in common and sit in
a category of people or items that have particular features in common and sit inside a broader group
Bao prefers this type of rice because it stays sticky after cooking.
this/that type of + [noun]
The library has every type of book, from crime novels to science journals.
What type of music do you usually listen to when you are driving?
Chiara's skin reacts badly to certain types of soap, especially perfumed ones.
The café sells three types of bread: white, wholemeal, and sourdough.
文法句型
type of + [noun]
this/that type of + [noun]
what type of + [noun]
2. someone whose character and habits make them a perfect example of the group they
someone whose character and habits make them a perfect example of the group they belong to
Hamza is the quiet, thoughtful type who reads for hours without stopping.
the [adjective] type
Maeve is not the type to panic when things go wrong at work.
not the type to + [verb]
Anjali's grandfather was the old-fashioned type who believed in handwritten letters.
The outdoor type will love this campsite, with its forest trails and river views.
Sora never seemed the sporty type, yet he finished a marathon last spring.
文法句型
the [adjective] type
not the type to + [verb]
the type of person who + [clause]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (KIND OR SORT): this sense always describes a person, not a thing or category. It is used to characterise someone's personality or habits.
3. the set of qualities and traits a person looks for in a partner they feel romant
the set of qualities and traits a person looks for in a partner they feel romantically drawn to
Chidi's friends tease him because tall, dark-haired people seem to be his type.
be someone's type
Jenna admitted that quiet, bookish people are definitely her type.
be someone's type
The new teacher is lovely, but she is simply not my type, and we both know it.
After years of dating musicians, Aiko realised creative people were her type.
A friend asked the chef what her type was, and she just laughed.
- preference
broader — can cover any kind of liking, not only romantic attraction
- taste
refers to what someone generally finds attractive; 'she has good taste in partners'
文法句型
be someone's type
not be someone's type
what someone's type is
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (TYPICAL PERSON): sense 2 describes someone's character or habits in general, while this sense is specifically about romantic or physical attraction. 'Not my type' in this sense means 'I am not romantically interested in them.'
4. the design and size of the letters used in printed text, such as in books, newsp
the design and size of the letters used in printed text, such as in books, newspapers, or on websites
The invitation was printed in an elegant type that looked like handwriting.
in [adjective] type
The old newspaper's tiny type was impossible to read without a magnifying glass.
The website uses a clean, modern type that is easy on the eyes.
The book's type was so large that each page had only three short paragraphs.
Posters should use bold type for the title so people can read it from far away.
文法句型
in [adjective] type
bold type
small/large type
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (KIND OR SORT): this sense refers only to the visual appearance of printed letters. In everyday English, 'font' is more common for computer text, while 'type' often appears in printing and design contexts.