addresses
addresses — 名詞
- addressessingular
- addressesesplural
1. the information that shows where someone lives or works, such as a house number,
地址
標示住處或機構位置的資料
the information that shows where someone lives or works, such as a house number, street name, and town or city, used when sending mail or finding a place.
Please write your home address clearly on the top left corner of the envelope.
請將你的住家地址清楚地寫在信封左上角。
write + address + on + envelope
The Watanabe family moved last month, so their old address is no longer correct.
渡邊家上個月搬家了，所以他們舊的地址已經不正確了。
Kwame checked the delivery address twice before mailing the package to his cousin.
Kwame 把收件地址仔細核對了兩次才把包裹寄給表弟。
The postal worker returned the wedding invitation because the street name was missing.
郵務人員把那封結婚喜帖退回了，因為地址上少了街道名稱。
- location
more general; can refer to any place, not just where mail is sent
- whereabouts
more informal and often used about finding someone
用法筆記
Often used with the verbs 'write', 'give', 'change', or 'check'. The full address usually includes the house number, street name, city, and postcode.
常見錯誤
2. the specific building, home, or location where a person lives, thought of as a p
住處；住所
某人實際居住的地方
the specific building, home, or location where a person lives, thought of as a physical place that can be visited or found.
Detective Olu visited the suspect's last known address but found nobody home.
Olu 警探造訪了嫌疑犯最後登記的住址，但發現沒人在家。
last known address — formal/official use
International students must list their permanent home address on the registration form.
國際學生必須在開學前在學校註冊表上填寫他們的永久住家地址。
The charity sent food to addresses of elderly people who could not shop.
慈善機構把食物送到無法出門購物的老人家裡。
The hospital asked Wei for his next of kin and home address on the form.
醫院向 Wei 索取他的最近親屬姓名和住家地址。
用法筆記
Refers to the actual building or place of residence itself — not the written details for mailing. While sense 1 names the street/city information, this sense points to the physical home that can be visited or searched. Common in official records and police reports.
3. a set of characters, such as a name followed by @ and a domain name, that other
電郵；網址
收發郵件或連上網站的代碼
a set of characters, such as a name followed by @ and a domain name, that other people use to send you emails or find a website on the internet.
Nora asked for Leo's email address so she could send him the meeting notes.
Nora 問了 Leo 的電子郵件地址，以便把會議記錄寄給他。
email address — the @ symbol pattern
Type the website address into the browser bar and press Enter to visit the page.
在瀏覽器網址列輸入網站地址，按下 Enter 鍵就可以前往該頁面。
Hannah created a new email address for jobs because her old one sounded too informal.
Hannah 為了求職申請辦了一個新的電郵地址，因為舊的太口語了。
The company rebranded and changed its web address; old links now point to the new page.
公司重新打造品牌後更改了網址，舊連結現在會指向新頁面。
用法筆記
When referring to a website, 'address' can also be called 'URL' or 'web address'. For email, always say 'email address'.
常見錯誤
4. a specific location inside a computer's memory, identified by a short code made
記憶體位址
電腦儲存資料的位置代碼
a specific location inside a computer's memory, identified by a short code made of numbers and letters, where data is kept for the system to find.
The programmer found the bug by checking the memory address where data was stored.
程式設計師透過查看變數儲存的記憶體位址，找到了程式的錯誤。
memory address — computing context
While debugging a crash, the engineer checked each memory address for corrupted data.
在除錯當機問題時，工程師檢查了 RAM 中的每個記憶體位址，尋找毀損的資料。
debugging context: check + each memory address + in RAM
Tom checked the server error log and found a crash report at memory address 0xFF3A2B.
Tom 查看了伺服器錯誤記錄，發現記憶體位址 0xFF3A2B 有一份當機報告。
The technician explained that the printer's firmware stores each setting at a specific memory address.
技術人員解釋說，印表機的韌體會把每個設定值儲存在特定的記憶體位址。
- memory location
means the same thing but is less technical in tone
用法筆記
Almost always used in technical computing contexts. Not confused with other senses because the domain is very specific.
5. a formal spoken presentation given to a group of people who have gathered for a
演說；致詞
在正式場合對群眾發表的談話
a formal spoken presentation given to a group of people who have gathered for a special occasion, such as a ceremony or political event.
The president delivered an address to the nation on the anniversary of independence.
總統在獨立紀念日當天對全國發表了演說。
deliver + address + to + audience (formal verb-noun pattern)
Professor Chen gave a moving address at the graduation ceremony that made many parents cry.
陳教授在畢業典禮上發表了一場感人的致詞，讓許多家長落淚。
Aisha prepared her keynote address for weeks before the climate conference in Nairobi.
Aisha 為了奈洛比氣候會議，花了好幾個星期準備她的主題演講。
The dean's welcome address to new students included practical tips for surviving the first year.
院長對新生發表的歡迎致詞中，包括了許多實用的第一年生存技巧。
用法筆記
Typically used with the verbs 'give', 'deliver', or 'make'. A 'keynote address' is the main speech at a conference or large event. More formal than 'speech'.
常見錯誤
addresses — 動詞
- addressespresent simple I / you / we / they
- addresseses3rd person singular
- addressesing-ing form
- addressesedpast simple
1. to say something directly to a particular person or group of people, especially
發言；致函
對特定對象說話或寫信
to say something directly to a particular person or group of people, especially in a formal or official setting; or to write a message intended for a specific reader.
The prime minister will address parliament tomorrow morning about the new education policy.
首相將在明天早上針對新的教育政策向國會發言。
address + [institution] — formal political context
Priya addressed her resignation letter to the head of the human resources department.
Priya 在辭職信上寫好人力資源部門主管的姓名和地址。
When you write to the housing committee, address your noise complaint to the chairperson directly.
你寫信給房屋委員會時，請直接把噪音投訴寄給主席。
The judge addressed the jury before they left the courtroom to begin their discussion.
法官在陪審團離開法庭展開討論之前，向陪審團發言。
文法句型
address + [person/group]
address + [audience] + as/in/with [form of address]
用法筆記
The object is always the person or group being spoken to, not the topic. To talk about the topic, use 'address [person] about/on [topic]'. For informal conversation, use 'speak to' or 'talk to' instead.
常見錯誤
2. to give your attention to a problem, question, or task and take action to try to
處理；應對
正視問題並設法解決
to give your attention to a problem, question, or task and take action to try to solve it or deal with it properly.
The school board held a special meeting to address parents' concerns about classroom safety.
學校董事會召開了一次特別會議，來處理家長對教室安全的疑慮。
address + [concern/issue/problem] — formal action pattern
Our team must address the software bug before releasing the update.
我們團隊必須在釋出更新之前先解決這個軟體錯誤。
The report addresses three main questions about how the city can reduce traffic jams.
這份報告探討了三個關於城市如何減少交通壅塞的核心問題。
Maria addressed the issue of low staff morale by organising weekly team-building activities.
Maria 透過舉辦每週的團隊建立活動，來處理員工士氣低落的問題。
- ignore
to intentionally not give attention to a problem
文法句型
address + [problem/issue/question/concern]
用法筆記
The object is the problem or topic itself (not the person). Common objects: 'issue', 'problem', 'concern', 'question', 'need'. This sense is more formal than 'deal with' or 'handle'.
常見錯誤
3. to write the name and delivery details of the person you are sending something t
寫上地址
在信封或包裹上填寫收件資訊
to write the name and delivery details of the person you are sending something to, on the front of an envelope, parcel, or package.
Yuki addressed the parcel to her grandmother and took it to the post office.
Yuki 在包裹上寫好寄給外婆的地址，然後拿到郵局去寄。
address + [parcel/package] + to + [recipient]
All the wedding invitations were addressed by hand using beautiful calligraphy pens.
所有的結婚喜帖都是用漂亮的書法筆親手填寫地址的。
Leo addressed the envelope to the wrong street and had to get it back.
Leo 把信封上的地址寫錯了街道號碼，只好趕緊拿回來。
Before posting the birthday card to her niece, Fatima addressed it in her neatest handwriting.
Fatima 用她最工整的字跡在寄給姪女的生日賀卡上寫好地址，然後才寄出去。
文法句型
address + [envelope/parcel/package] + to + [person/place]
用法筆記
Often used in the passive ('the letter was addressed to...'). The person or place you are sending to follows 'to'. If no recipient follows, the location is implied ('an addressed envelope').
常見錯誤
4. to stand in the correct position next to a golf ball, with the club pointed at i
瞄球；就定位
高爾夫擊球前站好位置對準球
to stand in the correct position next to a golf ball, with the club pointed at it, ready to hit it.
Tomas took a breath and addressed the ball before starting his swing.
Tomas 深吸一口氣，瞄準好球，然後開始揮桿。
address + the ball — golf terminology
The golf instructor showed Kim how to address the ball with her feet apart.
高爾夫教練指導 Kim 如何張開雙腳就定位瞄球。
Under USGA rules, a golfer cannot move the ball after addressing it on the fairway.
根據 USGA 規則，球手在高爾夫球道上就定位瞄球後，就不能移動球了。
Carlos addressed the ball calmly, ignoring the noise from the crowd behind him.
Carlos 冷靜地瞄準球，忽略身後觀眾發出的噪音。
- take aim
more general; used in many sports, not just golf
文法句型
address + [ball]
用法筆記
A technical term in golf. 'Addressing the ball' means taking your stance and positioning the clubhead behind the ball. Once you 'address' it, you must not move the ball accidentally — this counts as a stroke.