multimedia
/ˌmʌl.tiˈmiː.di.ə/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmʌl.tiˈmiː.di.ə/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌməl-tē-ˈmē-dē-ə -ˌtī-/ (ame, mw) · /ˌmʌltiˈmiːdiə/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmʌltiˈmiːdiə/ (ame, ipa)
multimedia — 形容詞
- multimediapositive
- more multimediacomparative
- most multimediasuperlative
1. describes a product, presentation, or system that brings together different type
多媒體的
結合文字、影像、聲音等多種形式的
describes a product, presentation, or system that brings together different types of content — such as text, photographs, video, animation, and sound — within a single experience, especially on a computer or in entertainment.
Amelia created a multimedia presentation for her science project on climate change.
Amelia 為她的氣候變遷科學專題製作了一份多媒體簡報。
multimedia + noun — attributive use
The company's new multimedia software lets users edit video, audio, and text in one program.
這家公司的新多媒體軟體讓使用者能在同一個程式中編輯影片、音訊和文字。
Sirin's art class used multimedia materials including digital photos and recorded music.
Sirin 的藝術課使用了多媒體素材，包括數位照片和錄製的音樂。
Visitors watched a multimedia show that mixed old photographs with spoken stories.
參觀者觀看了一場將老照片與口述故事結合的多媒體表演。
Kian installed a multimedia system that plays movies, music, and online games.
Kian 在客廳安裝了一套可以播放電影、音樂和線上遊戲的多媒體系統。
- mixed-media
more common in art and design contexts; emphasises physical materials rather than digital formats
- multi-format
focuses on file types or data formats rather than sensory content
- interactive
overlaps in digital products but highlights user participation rather than media variety
- single-media
describes content that uses only one form, such as text-only or audio-only
- text-only
specific to written content without images, video, or sound
用法筆記
Usually placed directly before a noun (a multimedia presentation, not 'a presentation multimedia'). Cannot be used in comparative or superlative forms — you cannot say 'more multimedia'.
常見錯誤
multimedia — 名詞
1. the practice or technique of creating content that blends several forms of commu
多媒體
結合文字、影像、聲音等多種媒介的傳播方式
the practice or technique of creating content that blends several forms of communication — including text, images, video, animation, and sound — together in a single digital or physical experience, such as a website, a video game, or an art installation.
The course teaches students how to use multimedia for storytelling in journalism.
這門課教學生如何在新聞報導中使用多媒體來說故事。
use + multimedia — typical verb + noun pattern
Élise studied multimedia at university and now works as a video game designer.
Élise 在大學主修多媒體，現在是一名電玩設計師。
study + multimedia — academic field
Advances in multimedia have changed the way people learn languages online.
多媒體技術的進步改變了人們在網路上學習語言的方式。
The artist combines sculpture and video, a form of multimedia that attracts young audiences.
這位藝術家結合雕塑與影片——這是一種吸引年輕觀眾的多媒體形式。
Rafael's portfolio shows his skills in multimedia, from web design to animation.
Rafael 的作品集展示了他從網頁設計到動畫的多媒體技能。
- mixed media
more common in fine art and craft; often refers to physical materials rather than digital
- cross-media
used mainly in marketing and publishing to describe content spread across different platforms
- new media
broader term that includes digital platforms, social networks, and online distribution alongside content formats
用法筆記
Treated as an uncountable noun — you cannot say 'a multimedia' to refer to a single piece of work, nor use a plural form 'multimedias'. To count individual works, use phrases like 'a multimedia project' or 'a piece of multimedia'.