mic

IPA/maɪk/
KK[mˈɪk]IPA/maɪk/

mic — 名詞

1. a short, informal word for microphone — an electronic device that captures sound

1.名詞B1
釋義

麥克風

microphone 的非正式簡稱

a short, informal word for microphone — an electronic device that captures sound so it can be recorded, broadcast, or made louder through speakers.

例句

Marta stepped up to the mic and began her spoken-word poem.

Marta 走向麥克風，開始朗讀她的口頭詩作。

collocation: step up to + the mic

The singer tapped the mic twice to make sure it was on.

那位歌手輕拍了兩下麥克風，確認它已經打開。

article + mic as direct object

常見搭配
  • step up to the mic
  • pass the mic
  • drop the mic
  • mic stand
  • clip-on mic
  • USB mic
  • on the mic
  • at the mic
  • mic check
同義詞
  • microphone

    the full, formal form; preferred in formal writing and official contexts

文法句型

a/the + mic

possessive + mic

用法筆記

Very common in music, broadcasting, podcasting, and everyday speech. In formal writing, use the full form 'microphone' instead.

常見錯誤

Please speak into the mic.
Please speak into the microphone.
'mic' is fine in casual conversation but sounds too informal in formal announcements or written instructions.
I bought a new mike.
I bought a new mic.
'mike' was an older spelling variant; 'mic' is the standard short form today.
慣用語

drop the mic

idiom

to end a performance or statement in a very confident, dramatic way, as though throwing down a microphone after an impressive finish.

After her brilliant speech, Ayana dropped the mic and walked off the stage to a standing ovation.

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • mic stand
  • mic check
  • mic drop
  • mic holder
  • mic cable

常用片語

介系詞搭配

  • at the mic
  • on the mic
  • into the mic
  • off the mic