forum
/ˈfɔːrəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɔːrəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfȯr-əm/ (ame, mw)
forum — 名詞
- forumsingular
- forumsplural
1. An event, meeting, or organised situation where people discuss issues of public
論壇
提供公開討論的場合
An event, meeting, or organised situation where people discuss issues of public interest and share their opinions openly.
The town council held a public forum for residents to discuss the new housing plan.
鎮議會舉辦了一場公開論壇，讓居民討論新住宅計畫。
collocation: public forum
Sivan attended a forum on climate change alongside scientists and community leaders.
Sivan 參加了一場氣候變遷論壇，現場還有科學家和社區領袖。
forum + on + topic
Élise used the debate as a forum to explain her proposal for the neighbourhood.
Élise 利用這場辯論作為論壇，向鄰里說明她的提案。
Regular forums have been set up across the district to discuss rising energy costs.
該地區已設立定期論壇來討論能源成本上漲的問題。
The radio station runs a weekly forum where listeners phone in to discuss local issues.
這家廣播電台每週播出一個開放論壇節目，讓聽眾打電話討論在地議題。
- discussion
broader term; any exchange of ideas, not necessarily public or organised
- panel
more structured; experts speak in front of an audience
- town hall
specifically a public meeting for residents, often with local government
文法句型
forum + on/about + topic
forum + for + purpose
open forum
public forum
用法筆記
Often combined with 'public', 'open', or 'town hall' to specify the type of event. Can also describe a regular TV or radio programme featuring audience discussion.
常見錯誤
2. A website or section of a website where users post messages, ask questions, and
網路論壇
網友在網路上討論主題的空間
A website or section of a website where users post messages, ask questions, and take part in discussions about a particular topic.
Liam joined a music forum to ask experienced guitar players about buying his first instrument.
Liam 加入了一個音樂網路論壇，向經驗豐富的吉他手請教購買第一把樂器的相關問題。
forum + for + interest group
The photography forum has thousands of members who share their work and give advice.
這個攝影論壇有數千名會員，大家互相分享作品並提供建議。
forum + with + number + members
Hyun found a solution to his computer problem on a tech support forum.
Hyun 在一個技術支援論壇上找到了電腦問題的解決方法。
New users on the forum must follow the community rules when posting comments.
論壇的新用戶在張貼留言時必須遵守社群規定。
A parenting forum helped Kwame connect with other families facing similar challenges.
一個親子網路論壇幫助 Kwame 聯繫上其他面臨類似挑戰的家庭。
- discussion board
slightly more general; can refer to any online message system
- message board
older term, same meaning; emphasises the posting of messages
- chat room
real-time conversation; messages are not organised into long-term threads
文法句型
forum + for + interest group
forum on/about + topic
online forum
internet forum
用法筆記
In everyday speech, 'forum' alone usually refers to an online discussion board. A forum differs from a chat room in that messages stay visible over time and are organised into threads.
常見錯誤
3. In ancient Roman cities, a public square at the centre of town where people gath
古羅馬廣場
古羅馬城市中心公眾集會與商業廣場
In ancient Roman cities, a public square at the centre of town where people gathered for markets, government business, speeches, and legal proceedings.
Roman merchants gathered every morning at the forum to sell their goods and share news.
古羅馬商人每天早晨在廣場聚集，販售商品並交換消息。
collocation: at the forum
Speeches delivered at the forum could influence how citizens voted on important matters.
在廣場上發表的演說可能影響公民對重要事務的投票意向。
passive: were delivered at the forum
Baraka's history class visited a model of the Roman Forum while studying ancient Rome.
Baraka 的歷史課在學習古羅馬時，參觀了古羅馬廣場的模型。
Important political decisions were announced at the forum for all citizens to hear.
重要的政治決策在廣場上公布，讓全體公民都能聽見。
- public square
general term for an open public space in a town
- marketplace
emphasises the commercial function, but less civic and political
- plaza
modern equivalent; a public square in a city or town
文法句型
at the forum
in the forum
the Roman Forum
用法筆記
Capitalise as 'the Forum' or 'the Roman Forum' when referring to the famous historical site in Rome. The word 'forum' in this sense is the direct source of the modern meanings above.