archives
archives — 名詞
- archivessingular
- archivesesplural
1. a set of documents, photographs, films, or other materials from the past that ar
檔案
保存的歷史記錄或文件
a set of documents, photographs, films, or other materials from the past that are kept because they contain important information about a person, organization, or event.
The university library holds the complete archives of the poet's unpublished letters and drafts.
大學圖書館保存了這位詩人未發表的信件和草稿的完整檔案。
hold + archives of [person]
Ayana spent weeks digging through the church archives to trace her family's history back to the 1700s.
Ayana 花了數週時間翻查教堂檔案，將家族歷史追溯到十八世紀。
dig through / search + archives
The newspaper's digital archives contain every edition printed since 1923.
這家報社的數位檔案保存了自1923年以來發行的每一期報紙。
Mizuki found last year's project reports in the company's old archives.
Mizuki 在公司的舊檔案中找到了去年專案的報告。
- records
broader term; records can be any documented information, not necessarily historical
- papers
less formal, typically refers to personal or business documents
- collection
more general; does not specifically imply historical or preserved materials
文法句型
archive (singular) / archives (plural); often used in plural form even for a single collection
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'archives' even when referring to a single collection. The singular 'archive' is also correct but less common for this sense.
常見錯誤
2. a building, room, or institution where historical documents and materials are st
檔案館
存放歷史文件的地方
a building, room, or institution where historical documents and materials are stored and made available for research.
Karim spent three days at the national archives searching for old land ownership records.
Karim 在國家檔案館花了三天時間尋找舊的土地所有權記錄。
at the [name] archives (location sense)
The city archives are open to the public every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.
市檔案館每星期二和星期四下午對公眾開放。
the city archives + are open (treated as plural noun for place)
Many local archives now allow visitors to view old photographs and maps on their websites.
許多地方檔案館現在允許訪客在其網站上瀏覽舊照片和地圖。
Lukas requested copies of old birth certificates from the county archives.
Lukas 向郡檔案館申請了舊出生證明書的副本。
- record office
more formal; often part of a government body
- repository
formal; a place where anything valuable is stored, not only documents
- library
holds published materials for general use, not necessarily historical or unique documents
文法句型
at / in the archives (location); the national / city / state archives
用法筆記
When referring to a single location, 'archives' takes a plural verb in British English but can take either singular or plural verb in American English (e.g., 'the archives is closed today').
3. a single compressed file that contains a group of other files or data, created t
壓縮檔
電腦中儲存的壓縮文件
a single compressed file that contains a group of other files or data, created to save storage space or to make electronic transfer easier.
Felix saved all his project files as a single archive before emailing them to the client.
Felix 將所有專案檔案存成一個壓縮檔，然後寄送給客戶。
save as + archive (computing context)
The software compresses the photos into a smaller archive to free up hard drive space.
該軟體將照片壓縮成較小的壓縮檔，以釋放硬碟空間。
compress into + archive
When you download the program, it arrives as a zip archive that you need to unpack first.
下載該程式時，它會以 zip 壓縮檔的形式送達，你需要先解壓縮。
Otis downloaded a large archive of design templates from the company server.
Otis 從公司伺服器下載了一個包含多個設計範本的大型壓縮檔。
- zip file
a specific compressed file format, the most common type of computer archive
- compressed file
describes the function rather than the container; broader term
- backup
a copy of data for recovery, not necessarily compressed
文法句型
archive (noun) as a computer file; save as / create / extract an archive
用法筆記
Common file formats include .zip, .tar, and .rar. In everyday computing, 'archive' is often used interchangeably with 'zip file'.
archives — 動詞
- archivespresent simple I / you / we / they
- archiveses3rd person singular
- archivesing-ing form
- archivesedpast simple
1. to place documents, records, or other important materials into a collection for
歸檔
將文件存入檔案保存
to place documents, records, or other important materials into a collection for long-term preservation and future reference.
The museum carefully archives each new donation of letters, photographs, and personal belongings.
博物館仔細地將每一批新捐贈的信件、照片和個人物品歸檔保存。
archives + each new donation of [items]
Before scanners became common, librarians archived old newspapers on rolls of microfilm.
在掃描器普及之前，圖書館員將舊報紙歸檔到微縮膠捲上。
archived + [material] on [medium]
The foundation archives oral history interviews with survivors of the earthquake.
該基金會將地震倖存者的口述歷史訪談記錄歸檔保存。
Sana volunteers at the local museum and archives old photographs every weekend.
Sana 在當地博物館擔任志工，每個週末都將舊照片歸檔保存。
文法句型
archive + object (documents, records, materials)
用法筆記
Frequently used in passive constructions ('the documents were archived') and in institutional contexts (museums, libraries, government bodies).
常見錯誤
2. to move electronic files or data to a separate location or compressed format for
封存
將電子資料移至長期儲存
to move electronic files or data to a separate location or compressed format for long-term storage, especially when the files are no longer needed for everyday use.
Putri archives her old emails every month to keep her inbox tidy and easy to search.
Putri 每個月將舊電子郵件封存起來，以保持收件匣整潔且易於搜尋。
archive + emails (personal computing)
The server software automatically archives files that have not been opened for over a year.
伺服器軟體會自動封存超過一年未開啟的檔案。
automatically archives + files not opened for [time]
You should archive the finished project folders to free up space on the shared drive.
你應該將已完成的專案資料夾封存起來，以釋放共用硬碟的空間。
Aarav uses an app that archives old text messages to save phone storage.
Aarav 使用一款應用程式來封存舊的簡訊，以節省手機儲存空間。
文法句型
archive + object (files, data, emails)
用法筆記
Distinct from backing up: archiving removes the original from active use, while a backup is a copy kept separately for recovery. Common in email systems and cloud storage.