episode
/ˈepɪsəʊd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈepɪsəʊd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈe-pə-ˌsōd also -ˌzōd/ (ame, mw)
episode — 名詞
- episodesingular
- episodesplural
1. a particular event, situation, or short period that stands out as one part of a
事件；插曲
系列中的單一事件或片段
a particular event, situation, or short period that stands out as one part of a longer series or process
Ritu told us about a strange episode that happened during her first month at university.
Ritu 跟我們說了一個她大學第一個月發生的怪異事件。
episode + that-clause for describing a past event
The investigation uncovered several troubling episodes from the company's early days.
調查揭露了該公司早期幾段令人不安的事件。
That embarrassing episode at the wedding taught Léa to keep other people's secrets to herself.
婚禮上那個尷尬的插曲讓 Léa 學會把別人的祕密放在心裡。
Each episode of political unrest in the region followed a pattern of protests and negotiations.
該地區的每一次政治動盪事件都遵循著抗議與協商的模式。
- incident
more sudden or negative; does not necessarily imply a larger series
- event
more general; any happening without the sense of being part of a broader narrative
- occurrence
more formal and neutral; simply something that happens
文法句型
episode + of + noun
episode + that-clause
用法筆記
Often modified by adjectives that indicate the emotional tone of the situation (embarrassing, strange, sad, violent). Common in historical or biographical narratives.
常見錯誤
2. a short, sudden time when symptoms of a health problem appear, especially if the
發作
疾病症狀突然出現的短暫時期
a short, sudden time when symptoms of a health problem appear, especially if the condition is long-lasting or returns repeatedly
Sivan's grandmother had a severe asthma episode and needed oxygen treatment at the hospital.
Sivan 的祖母哮喘嚴重發作，需要在醫院接受氧氣治療。
collocation: asthma episode / depressive episode / manic episode
The doctor warned Tamar that a depressive episode could follow the stressful exam period.
醫師警告 Tamar，壓力大的考試期過後可能會出現憂鬱發作。
Rachid experienced a brief fainting episode after standing in the hot sun all afternoon.
Rachid 在烈日下站了一整個下午後，短暫昏厥發作了一次。
Jisoo went through a depressive episode after failing her exams and stayed in her room for weeks.
Jisoo 考試落榜後陷入憂鬱發作，好幾個星期都待在房間裡。
- remission
a period when symptoms of a chronic condition reduce or disappear
文法句型
episode + of + illness/symptom
用法筆記
Frequently paired with a specific medical condition (asthma episode, depressive episode, manic episode). In clinical writing, 'acute episode' is common. Distinguish from the more general sense 1 by the presence of a health condition.
常見錯誤
3. a single installment of a television or radio programme that moves the story for
集
電視或廣播影集的分集單位
a single installment of a television or radio programme that moves the story forward from one point to the next
Amihan watches a new episode of her favourite drama every Tuesday evening without fail.
Amihan 每週二晚上一定會收看最喜愛影集的新一集。
The final episode of the series brought all the main characters together one last time.
該系列的最後一集讓所有主要角色最後一次齊聚一堂。
ordinal + episode: final episode / first episode / second episode
Jack has already seen every episode of that detective show at least three times.
Jack 把那部偵探劇的每一集都至少看過三遍了。
The first episode of the new season attracted twelve million viewers on its opening night.
新季度的第一集在首播之夜就吸引了一千兩百萬名觀眾。
- installment
more formal; used for any part of a serialized work, including books or films
- part
more general; can refer to any portion of a story
- segment
a distinct section within a show, often shorter than a full episode
文法句型
ordinal + episode
episode + of + show name
用法筆記
The most common and accessible sense for learners. Frequently used with ordinal numbers (first, second, final) or as part of a title (Episode 5). In streaming contexts, 'episode' is the basic unit of content, shorter than a season or series.