fi
fi — 名詞
- fisingular
- fisplural
1. a piece of electronic equipment, such as a stereo system or set of speakers, tha
音響
播放音樂的電子設備
a piece of electronic equipment, such as a stereo system or set of speakers, that plays recorded music with clear and pleasant sound quality
Yuna brought her old fi to the party so everyone could dance.
Yuna 把她舊的音響帶到派對，這樣大家就能跳舞了。
The Watanabe family's fi takes up most of the living room wall.
渡邊家的音響佔據了客廳大半面牆。
possessive + fi — referring to a stereo system as a piece of furniture
Niran cleaned the dust off his fi before playing his favourite vinyl records.
Niran 在播放他最喜歡的黑膠唱片前，先把音響上的灰塵擦乾淨。
Beatrix found a vintage fi at the charity shop for only fifty pounds.
Beatrix 在慈善商店用五十鎊買到一台復古音響。
We connected our phones to the fi and played music all afternoon.
我們把手機連上音響，聽了一整個下午的音樂。
- hi-fi
the full form — more widely understood in both speech and writing
- stereo
more common in modern English; refers specifically to two-channel sound equipment
- sound system
broader term that can include speakers, amplifiers, and receivers together
用法筆記
'Fi' is an informal shortening of 'hi-fi'. In everyday conversation, 'stereo' or 'sound system' is more common, though 'fi' still appears among audio enthusiasts. Adding 'hi-fi' or 'stereo' helps listeners understand what you mean.
常見錯誤
2. the degree to which electronic audio equipment reproduces sound clearly and accu
高傳真
聲音還原的清晰度
the degree to which electronic audio equipment reproduces sound clearly and accurately, without unwanted noise or distortion
The old record player had excellent fi that impressed even the audio experts.
那台舊唱機的高傳真品質令音響專家都印象深刻。
Modern digital music offers better fi than most cassette tapes could provide.
現代數位音樂的高傳真度遠超過大多數卡帶。
better fi than — comparative pattern for sound quality
The engineer tested the fi of the new speakers using a special recording.
工程師用一張特殊錄音來測試新喇叭的高傳真表現。
Vinícius prefers vintage amplifiers because of their warm fi.
Vinícius 偏好老式擴大機，因為它們的聲音高傳真且溫暖。
- fidelity
the full word — more formal and clearer in technical writing
- sound quality
a broader, everyday term that is easier for non-specialists to understand
- distortion
the opposite of faithful, clear sound reproduction
用法筆記
This sense refers to the abstract quality of sound reproduction, not the physical equipment. It is almost always used in technical or audiophile contexts. Unlike sense 1, 'fi' here is uncountable and never takes an article like 'a' or 'an'.
常見錯誤
fi — 慣用語
1. used in notes, lists, or informal writing to introduce a specific example of som
例如
舉例時使用的縮寫
used in notes, lists, or informal writing to introduce a specific example of something you have just mentioned
Common pets need special care — fi, hamsters require a large cage with plenty of bedding.
常見的寵物需要特別的照顧——例如，倉鼠需要一個舖滿墊材的大籠子。
Ignacio listed his favourite hobbies — fi, hiking, photography, and cooking.
Ignacio 列出他喜歡的嗜好——例如，登山、攝影和烹飪。
fi — introducing an example list after a dash
The class wrote about a famous scientist, fi, Marie Curie or Albert Einstein.
全班要挑一位著名科學家來寫報告，例如，Marie Curie 或 Albert Einstein。
Apinya packed her suitcase with warm clothes — fi, jumpers, scarves, and thick socks.
Apinya 在行李箱裡塞滿了保暖衣物——例如，毛衣、圍巾和厚襪子。
- for example
the full phrase — appropriate in all contexts, both spoken and written
- e.g.
the standard abbreviation from Latin 'exempli gratia' — much more common than 'fi'
用法筆記
'Fi' for 'for instance' is mainly found in note-taking, informal lists, or personal writing. In standard English, 'e.g.' or 'for example' is far more common and appropriate for formal contexts. Often written with a period: 'fi.'