co-ord

IPA/ˈkəʊ.ɔːd/
IPA/ˈkoʊ.ɔːrd/

co-ord — 名詞

1. A short way to write "coordinate": numbers or letters that tell you where someth

1.名詞B1
釋義

座標

地圖或圖表上的位置標示

A short way to write "coordinate": numbers or letters that tell you where something is located on a map, in a graph, or inside a digital image.

例句

The map showed the treasure buried at co-ord J7, near the old stone bridge.

地圖顯示寶藏埋在座標 J7 附近,靠近那座古老的石橋。

co-ord + at [grid reference]

Mira plotted the earthquake's epicentre at co-ord 43°N, 12°E on the wall map.

Mira 在牆上的地圖標出地震震央的位置,座標為北緯 43 度、東經 12 度。

co-ord on a map

同義詞
  • grid reference

    British English term for map co-ordinates, especially on Ordnance Survey maps

  • map reference

    broader term that can include place-name references as well as numbered co-ords

文法句型

co-ord + on [map/graph/image]

用法筆記

Often used in informal or spoken British English instead of the full word "coordinate." In American English the full form "coordinate" is more common.

常見錯誤

Tell me the co-ords of the restaurant on the map.
Tell me the co-ord of the restaurant on the map.
💡The short form is usually singular when referring to a single location point, even though the full word "coordinates" can be plural.

2. A short way to write "coordinate": a single garment that is part of a matching s

2.名詞B1
釋義

搭配服飾

成套搭配的衣物

A short way to write "coordinate": a single garment that is part of a matching set, designed in colours or prints that go together so you can wear the whole set as an outfit.

例句

Mira bought a matching co-ord with a blue jacket and trousers for work.

Mira 買了一套搭配服飾,包含藍色西裝外套和長褲,適合上班穿。

matching co-ord

That shop on King Street sells a yellow co-ord — a matching top and skirt.

國王街那家店賣一款黃色搭配服飾——配上同色的短上衣和裙子。

同義詞
  • matching set

    more general term for any group of items designed to go together

  • two-piece

    specific to outfits that consist of exactly two matching garments

文法句型

co-ord + colour/style + noun

用法筆記

More common in fashion retail and lifestyle magazines than in everyday conversation. The set is usually two pieces — for example, a top and bottom — made from the same fabric or print. Also called a "matching set."

常見錯誤

I bought a co-ord shirt and jeans.
I bought a co-ord with a shirt and trousers made from the same fabric.
💡Jeans are not typically part of a "co-ord" because a co-ord implies deliberately matched fabric or print.

3. Written abbreviation for "coordination": the process of organising people, group

3.名詞B2
釋義

協調;統籌

協調工作的書面縮寫

Written abbreviation for "coordination": the process of organising people, groups, or activities so that they work together effectively.

例句

The event was a success thanks to the excellent co-ord of all the volunteers.

活動能成功舉辦,要歸功於所有志工之間出色的協調。

excellent co-ord

The project manager sent a memo about the co-ord of delivery schedules across three warehouses.

專案經理發了一封備忘錄,說明三個倉庫之間配送時程的協調事宜。

co-ord of [something]

文法句型

co-ord + of [something]

用法筆記

This is a written abbreviation only — not used in speech. Found in internal memos, meeting notes, schedules, and project documents. The full word "coordination" is preferred in formal reports and spoken language.