mod
/mɒd/ (bre, ipa) · [mˈɔd] /mɑːd/ (ame, ipa) · [mˈɔd] /ˈmäd/ (ame, mw)
mod — 名詞
- modsingular
- modsplural
1. a person who watches an online discussion space and removes, warns, or blocks co
版主
管理網路討論區的人
a person who watches an online discussion space and removes, warns, or blocks content that breaks its rules
When the chat turned abusive, Selim stepped in as the mod.
當聊天室開始出現辱罵內容時，Selim 立刻以版主身分出面處理。
pattern: step in as the mod
The gaming forum asked Anthony to become a mod after months of helpful posts.
那個遊戲論壇在 Anthony 長期熱心發文後，邀他成為版主。
pattern: become a mod
Only the mod could delete the fake account's threatening messages.
只有版主能刪掉那個假帳號留下的恐嚇訊息。
Nkechi thanked the mod for closing the argument before it spread.
Nkechi 感謝版主在爭吵擴大前先把討論關掉。
文法句型
the mod
become a mod
mod of + forum/server
用法筆記
Usually refers to a person managing a forum, chat, or comment space. It is narrower and more online-focused than the full word moderator.
2. an added change to a game, program, vehicle, or device, or the item created by t
改裝模組
改變功能外觀的改件
an added change to a game, program, vehicle, or device, or the item created by that change, so it looks or works differently from the original
Mateo installed a weather mod that filled the game with snowstorms.
Mateo 安裝了一個天氣改裝模組，讓遊戲裡到處都是暴風雪。
pattern: install a mod that + result
The shop refused to repair the bike because the battery mod was unsafe.
那家店拒絕修理這台腳踏車，因為那個電池改裝模組不安全。
Players shared a graphics mod that made the old game look sharper.
玩家分享了一個畫面改裝模組，讓老遊戲看起來更清晰。
Christopher saved money for a suspension mod before racing on rough roads.
Christopher 為了在顛簸路面比賽前，先存錢買避震改裝模組。
文法句型
install a mod
graphics mod
battery mod
mod for + game/device
用法筆記
Often used for changes made by users or small developers, especially in games. Distinguish from sense 2, which refers to a person, not a changed item.
3. someone in the British youth scene of the 1960s who liked sharp clothes, modern
摩登族
1960年代英國時髦青年
someone in the British youth scene of the 1960s who liked sharp clothes, modern music, and scooter culture
The museum display showed how mods copied Italian suits and scooters.
博物館的展示說明了摩登族如何模仿義大利西裝與速克達文化。
collocation: mods and scooters
Élise wore a neat striped jacket to her school party like a mod.
Élise 穿著整齊的條紋外套去學校派對，看起來像個摩登族。
The film follows a young mod who spends weekends dancing in Soho.
那部電影描述一名年輕摩登族如何在週末去 Soho 跳舞。
Newspapers once described mods and rockers as rival youth tribes.
報紙曾把摩登族和搖滾族寫成彼此對立的青年群體。
- modernist
the longer historical name from which mod was shortened
文法句型
a mod
mods and rockers
dress like a mod
用法筆記
This historical sense is strongly tied to Britain in the 1960s. It often appears with the paired label mods and rockers.
4. Britain's ministry in charge of the country's armed forces and defence policy
英國國防部
英國負責軍防的政府部門
Britain's ministry in charge of the country's armed forces and defence policy
The MoD confirmed that the navy exercise would begin on Monday.
英國國防部證實，海軍演習將於週一開始。
abbreviation: the MoD
A report from the MoD warned about delays in aircraft repairs.
一份來自英國國防部的報告警告，軍機維修出現延誤。
Piotr read that the MoD planned to buy new rescue helicopters.
Piotr 讀到英國國防部計畫採購新的救援直升機。
Several journalists asked the MoD for details after the security leak.
幾位記者在安全外洩事件後向英國國防部詢問細節。
文法句型
the MoD
report from the MoD
the MoD confirmed that-clause
用法筆記
Usually written as MoD, with a capital M and D, in British news and official writing.
mod — 形容詞
- modpositive
- moddercomparative
- moddestsuperlative
1. used informally to describe something as modern, stylish, or designed in a curre
現代的
非正式說法，指現代的
used informally to describe something as modern, stylish, or designed in a current way
The cafe kept its old brick walls but added mod lighting inside.
那家咖啡館保留了舊磚牆，但室內加上了現代的照明。
pattern: mod + noun
Lan prefers mod furniture with clean lines and pale wood.
Lan 喜歡線條俐落、用淺色木材做成的現代家具。
The apartment has a mod kitchen with touch-screen controls.
那間公寓有一個現代的廚房，配著觸控式控制面板。
Indra wanted a mod bathroom that looked fresh but not flashy.
Indra 想要一間現代的浴室，看起來清新但不浮誇。
- modern
the neutral full form; works in formal and informal contexts
- trendy
focuses more on being fashionable right now
- contemporary
more formal and often used in art or design writing
- old-fashioned
describes something that seems out of date in style
文法句型
mod + noun
用法筆記
Mostly appears in casual talk about design or fashion. It is shorter and looser than the full adjective modern.
mod — 動詞
- modpresent simple I / you / we / they
- mods3rd person singular
- modding-ing form
- moddedpast simple
1. to alter a game, device, or program so it has different features, abilities, or
改裝
把遊戲或設備改得不同
to alter a game, device, or program so it has different features, abilities, or appearance
Asher modded the game so village shops stayed open all night.
Asher 把遊戲改裝過，讓村裡的商店整晚都不打烊。
pattern: mod + object + so + clause
The garage can mod your headlights for safer driving in rain.
那家車廠可以替你改裝車燈，讓你在雨天開車更安全。
Players learned to mod the map by changing one small file.
玩家學會了怎麼改裝地圖，只要改動一個小檔案即可。
Theo paid a friend to mod his controller with quieter buttons.
Theo 花錢請朋友改裝他的控制器，換上更安靜的按鍵。
文法句型
mod + game/device
mod + object + with + feature
mod + object + so + clause
用法筆記
Common in gaming and tech communities. The object is usually a game, file, machine part, or electronic device.
2. to supervise an online discussion and act when users break the rules
管版；審核
管理網路討論秩序
to supervise an online discussion and act when users break the rules
After dinner, Imran stayed online to mod the class message board.
晚餐後，Imran 仍然留在線上管版，管理班級留言板。
pattern: mod + message board
Two senior volunteers mod the forum during election weekends.
兩位資深志工會在選舉週末審核論壇內容。
The company hired Selim to mod live comments during the launch.
公司聘請 Selim 在發表會期間審核即時留言。
Nkechi had to mod the stream after viewers started posting insults.
觀眾開始貼出辱罵內容後，Nkechi 只好去管版，維持直播秩序。
文法句型
mod + forum/board/stream/comments
用法筆記
Used mainly in internet communities and live-streaming contexts. Distinguish from sense 1, which means changing software or equipment.