communication
/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən/ (ame, mw)
communication — 名詞
- communicationsingular
- communicationsplural
1. the exchange of information, thoughts, or feelings between people by speaking, w
溝通；交流
人們透過語言、文字或肢體分享資訊與感受
the exchange of information, thoughts, or feelings between people by speaking, writing, or using body language
When Priya joined the team, she noticed that open communication helped everyone work better together.
Priya 加入團隊後，她注意到開放的溝通讓每個人都能更好地合作。
uncountable noun; collocation: open communication
Good communication between nurses and patients can reduce anxiety before a medical procedure.
護理師與病人之間的良好溝通可以在醫療程序前減輕病人的焦慮。
Theo learned that clear communication with his classmates made group projects much easier.
Theo 了解到，與同學進行清晰的溝通讓小組作業變得容易許多。
A lack of communication between the two offices delayed the shipment by a week.
兩個辦公室之間缺乏溝通，導致貨物延遲了一週才送達。
Effective communication does not just mean speaking; it also means listening carefully to others.
有效的溝通不只是說話，也包括仔細聆聽他人。
- dialogue
suggests an exchange aimed at reaching understanding, often between two parties
- conversation
refers to a specific spoken exchange, more informal and personal
- correspondence
limited to written exchanges, such as letters or emails
- interaction
broader term that includes non-verbal and social exchanges beyond information
- silence
the absence of any spoken or written exchange
- miscommunication
when information is shared but not understood correctly
用法筆記
Typically uncountable in this sense — do not use with an article ("a communication") unless referring to a specific message.
常見錯誤
2. a written or spoken piece of information sent from one person or group to anothe
訊息；函件
以書面或口頭傳遞的正式消息
a written or spoken piece of information sent from one person or group to another, such as a letter, email, or official notice
The bank sent a formal communication confirming that Diego's loan application had been approved.
銀行寄了一封正式函件給 Diego，確認他的貸款申請已獲核准。
countable noun; formal register; typical subject: institution
All official communications from the school are now sent by email rather than by post.
學校的所有正式函件現在都透過電子郵件寄送，不再使用郵寄。
Leila received a brief communication from the hospital with details of her appointment.
Leila 收到醫院的簡短通知，告知她預約的詳細資訊。
The manager's communication to the staff outlined the new safety rules for the factory.
經理科長發給員工的通知，說明了工廠的新安全規定。
An official communication from the government warned citizens about the approaching storm.
政府發布的官方訊息警告民眾即將來襲的風暴。
- message
less formal and more commonly used in everyday speech
- correspondence
suggests an ongoing exchange of letters, more literary
- dispatch
a formal or official message, often from a military or news context
用法筆記
Countable — used with an article (a/the) or in plural form. This sense is formal; in everyday conversation, 'message', 'email', or 'letter' are more natural.
常見錯誤
3. the systems and technologies that enable information to be sent over distances,
通訊；傳播
透過電話、電腦、廣播等傳遞資訊的系統
the systems and technologies that enable information to be sent over distances, including telephones, computers, radio, and television
Modern communication technology allows Hana to video-call her family in Japan every weekend.
現代的通訊技術讓 Hana 每個週末都能與日本的家人進行視訊通話。
collocation: communication technology
The earthquake damaged communication networks across the island, cutting off phone and internet services.
地震摧毀了島上的通訊網路，電話和網路服務全部中斷。
Satellite communication helps rescue workers coordinate their efforts in remote mountain areas.
衛星通訊幫助救援人員在偏遠山區協調行動。
Advances in wireless communication have made it possible for people to work from almost anywhere.
無線通訊的進步讓人們幾乎可以在任何地方工作。
The company provides secure communication systems for government agencies to share sensitive data.
該公司為政府機構提供安全的通訊系統，用以分享敏感資料。
- telecommunications
specifically refers to electronic transmission over distances; more technical
- broadcasting
limited to radio and television transmission to a wide audience
- media
broader term that includes content and institutions, not just the technology
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'communications' when referring to the infrastructure or industry as a whole (e.g. 'communications sector'). When used as a compound modifier, follows the noun loosely (e.g. 'communications network', 'communications director').
常見錯誤
4. the roads, railways, rivers, or other routes that connect places and allow peopl
交通運輸
連接各地的道路、鐵路等運輸路線
the roads, railways, rivers, or other routes that connect places and allow people or goods to travel
The canal was built in the nineteenth century as a communication route for transporting goods.
這條運河建於十九世紀，是一條運送貨物的交通路線。
collocation: communication route
Heavy rains damaged the communication links between the coastal town and the capital city.
大雨損壞了沿海城鎮與首都之間的交通聯絡線。
The rail network serves as the main communication corridor for passengers traveling across the region.
鐵路網是乘客往來該地區各處的主要交通走廊。
Mountain roads provide the only communication links between the villages and the nearest hospital.
山路是連接這些村莊與最近醫院的唯一交通管道。
The government invested in new communication routes to connect rural farming areas with ports.
政府投資興建新的交通路線，以連接農村農業區與港口。
- transport links
more common in modern usage; clearer for roads and railways
- routes
simpler and more general; lacks the infrastructure nuance
- connections
emphasizes the linking function between places
用法筆記
Primarily used in formal or historical writing about transport infrastructure. This sense is less common in everyday speech. In British English, it often appears in plural form 'communications' (e.g. 'the city's communications were cut off by floods').