handout

/ˈhændaʊt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhændaʊt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhand-ˌau̇t/ (ame, mw)

handout — 名詞

  • handoutsingular
  • handoutsplural

1. a printed or electronic document given to people in a class, meeting, or event,

1.名詞B1
釋義

講義

提供給學生或記者的書面資料

a printed or electronic document given to people in a class, meeting, or event, that outlines key ideas, includes exercises, or provides extra information about a topic

例句

The biology handout contained a diagram of the human heart and key vocabulary words.

這份生物講義包含一張人體心臟圖和關鍵詞彙。

collocation: biology handout / class handout

Emre picked up a handout about campus safety at the student orientation desk.

Emre 在新生訓練櫃檯拿了一份關於校園安全的講義。

同義詞
  • worksheet

    more specific — often contains exercises to be completed

  • summary sheet

    focuses on condensed content rather than full notes

文法句型

handout + about/on + [topic]

handout + for + [class/event]

用法筆記

Commonly used in academic and professional settings. A handout is usually shorter and less polished than a textbook or manual; it supports a specific lesson or talk.

常見錯誤

The teacher asked us to read the brochure on page 3.
The teacher asked us to read the handout on page 3.
💡'brochure' refers to a promotional booklet, not a class document.

2. money, food, clothing, or other basic necessities that are given free of charge

2.名詞B2
釋義

救濟物資

無償提供給貧困者的糧食、衣物或金錢

money, food, clothing, or other basic necessities that are given free of charge to people who are poor, homeless, or affected by an emergency

例句

The Red Cross truck arrived with emergency handouts of food and blankets for the survivors.

紅十字會的卡車送來了糧食和毛毯等應急物資,分發給受災居民。

collocation: emergency handouts / relief handouts

Tuan's family declined government handouts and started a small repair shop instead.

Tuan 的家人拒絕了政府的救濟物資,自己開了一家小型修理店。

同義詞
  • aid

    broader and more neutral term for help given to those in need

  • relief

    usually refers to emergency supplies after a disaster

  • charity

    emphasises the voluntary, non-governmental source

反義詞
  • earned income

    money received in exchange for work rather than as a gift

文法句型

handout(s) + of + [items]

rely on + handouts

live on + handouts

用法筆記

This sense can carry a mildly negative tone, suggesting dependency rather than long-term help. In neutral or formal writing, alternatives such as 'humanitarian aid', 'relief supplies', or 'social assistance' are often preferred.

常見錯誤

She lives on government handouts' (in a neutral report).
She receives government assistance.
💡'handout' can imply judgment; use 'assistance' or 'aid' in neutral contexts.

handout — 動詞