production
/prəˈdʌkʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /prəˈdʌkʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /prə-ˈdək-shən prō-/ (ame, mw)
production — 名詞
- productionsingular
- productionsplural
1. the work of creating goods or raising crops on a large scale for people to buy
生產；製造
大量製造或種植商品以銷售的過程
the work of creating goods or raising crops on a large scale for people to buy
The factory's production of solar panels created over two hundred jobs.
這間工廠的太陽能板生產創造了超過兩百個工作機會。
collocation: production of [product]
Lan works in food production for a company that exports rice to Southeast Asia.
Lan 在一家食品生產公司工作，專門將稻米出口到東南亞。
Vikram's family owns a farm where production of organic vegetables has grown steadily.
Vikram 家裡經營農場，有機蔬菜的產量逐年穩定成長。
New safety regulations changed how production is organised in the chemical industry.
新的安全法規改變了化學產業的生產組織方式。
Esteban learned about mass production during his internship at a car factory.
Esteban 在一家汽車工廠實習期間學到了大量生產的知識。
- manufacturing
narrower — specifically factory-based making of goods using machines
- fabrication
more technical — often used for constructing parts or equipment
- assembly
focuses on putting together pre-made parts rather than making from raw materials
- consumption
the act of using goods rather than creating them
文法句型
production + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often followed by an 'of'-phrase specifying the goods being made (e.g., production of steel, food production). Frequently used in compound nouns like car production and oil production.
常見錯誤
2. the total amount of goods or materials that a company, farm, or country produces
產量
特定時期內生產的商品總量
the total amount of goods or materials that a company, farm, or country produces within a particular period of time
Steel production in that region rose by twelve percent compared to last year.
該地區的鋼鐵產量比去年上升了百分之十二。
collocation: production rises / increases / falls
Nellie monitors daily production at the textile factory and reports any delays.
Nellie 負責監控紡織廠的每日產量，並回報任何延誤情況。
Heavy rainfall this season helped push wheat production in the area to a record high.
今年雨季的豐沛雨水將該地區的小麥產量推至歷史新高。
The management team decided to cut production because fewer customers placed orders.
管理團隊決定減產，因為下單的顧客變少了。
Jabari checks the weekly production numbers before the meeting with the factory manager.
Jabari 在與工廠經理開會前會先檢查每週的生產數據。
- shortage
a situation where the amount produced is less than needed
文法句型
noun + production
production + verb (increase / fall / rise)
用法筆記
Subject is typically a company, country, or industry. Commonly paired with verbs indicating change: increase, boost, raise, cut, reduce, fall, drop.
常見錯誤
3. the job of handling the money, schedules, and team coordination required to make
製作
籌劃影視、戲劇的財務與後勤工作
the job of handling the money, schedules, and team coordination required to make a film, stage a play, or broadcast a radio programme
The film's production was delayed when the main actor broke his leg during rehearsals.
這部電影的製作因為男主角在排練時摔斷腿而延誤了。
production + was delayed — scheduling verbs
Nicholas works in television production and coordinates schedules for camera crews and editors.
Nicholas 從事電視製作工作，負責協調攝影團隊和剪輯師的行程。
collocation: television production
Apinya handled the production budget for a documentary about marine conservation in Thailand.
Apinya 負責一部關於泰國海洋生態紀錄片的製作預算。
Production of the new drama series began in March and finished six months later.
這部新影集的製作從三月開始，六個月後殺青。
Asher was surprised by how smoothly the production ran on the film set.
Asher 對片場運作如此順利感到驚訝。
- filmmaking
narrower — only for films, not plays or radio
- direction
only the creative leadership, not the full financial and practical management
文法句型
production + of + [film / play / programme]
the + production
in + production
用法筆記
Frequently used in the phrase 'the production of [film/play/programme]'. The definite article is common when referring to a specific project. Can be countable ('a production that went over budget') or uncountable ('work in production').
常見錯誤
4. the specific staging of a piece of theatre that is performed live on several dat
演出；公演
特定劇團的一系列劇場演出
the specific staging of a piece of theatre that is performed live on several dates with the same actors and direction
The local theatre's production of 'The Tempest' received excellent reviews from the audience.
當地劇院製作的《暴風雨》獲得了觀眾的一致好評。
production of [play] — specific theatrical staging
Romi saw a student production of Puccini's opera performed at the community hall.
Romi 在社區禮堂觀看了一場由學生演出的普契尼歌劇。
The school spring production was a musical comedy that the students had written.
學校的春季演出是一齣由學生自編的音樂喜劇。
Yara starred in a Broadway production that toured across five different countries.
Yara 曾主演一齣百老匯製作，在五個不同國家巡迴演出。
Sophia attended the opening night of the new production at the National Theatre.
Sophia 參加了國家劇院新戲碼的開幕之夜。
- performance
broader — can refer to a single show; production implies a full run with a unified staging
- show
less formal; can refer to any entertainment event
- staging
focuses on the design and presentation style of the performance
文法句型
adjective + production
production + of + [play / opera]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3 (FILM/TV ORG) — this sense refers to the public performance itself, not the organising work behind it. Often modified by adjectives describing the type of staging: amateur, Broadway, touring, student, professional.
常見錯誤
5. the overall quality and style of a recorded piece of music, reflecting the techn
錄製；音質
音樂錄音的聲響與混音品質
the overall quality and style of a recorded piece of music, reflecting the technical and artistic choices made during its recording and mixing
The production on that new album is clean and polished with every instrument balanced.
那張新專輯的錄音製作乾淨而精緻，每項樂器都平衡得恰到好處。
production on [album] — referring to sound quality and mixing
Henrik praised the production of the jazz record, calling the sound warm and natural.
Henrik 稱讚那張爵士唱片的錄製品質，形容聲音溫暖而自然。
The band's latest release has a raw production style that sounds like a live performance.
這個樂團最新發行的專輯採用原始的製作風格，聽起來像現場演出。
Music fans often debate the production quality of albums recorded in the nineteen eighties.
樂迷們經常討論八〇年代錄製的專輯的製作品質。
Modern production techniques let sound engineers remove background noise from recordings.
現代錄音技術讓音響工程師能夠輕鬆去除錄音中的背景噪音。
- sound quality
more general; production also implies artistic choices in mixing, not just clarity
- mixing
narrower — specifically the blending of audio tracks, not the full recording process
文法句型
production + on + [album / track]
noun + production
用法筆記
Subject is usually a recording, album, or track. Refers to the studio work and sound engineering choices rather than the musical performance itself. Often contrasted with 'live sound' when describing the difference between studio and concert recordings.
常見錯誤
6. the formal act of presenting a document, ticket, or item in order to prove ident
出示
在正式場合拿出文件或物品證明
the formal act of presenting a document, ticket, or item in order to prove identity, eligibility, or ownership in an official setting
Guests can collect their tickets upon production of a valid booking reference number.
顧客出示有效的訂位代號後即可領取門票。
upon production of — fixed formal phrase meaning 'by showing'
The court ordered the production of all emails exchanged between the two companies.
法院命令雙方公司交出所有往來的電子郵件。
You will receive a student discount on production of your university identification card.
出示你的大學學生證即可享有學生折扣。
The lawyer demanded the production of the original contract signed by both parties.
律師要求出示由雙方簽署的原始合約。
On production of a valid passport the bank teller processed the application.
銀行行員在確認護照後辦理了申請手續。
- presentation
slightly broader — can imply a spoken or visual delivery, not just showing a document
- disclosure
specifically legal — making hidden information known, not just showing a physical item
文法句型
on/upon + production + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Fixed in the formal phrase 'on/upon production of' meaning 'by presenting/showing'. Most common in official, legal, and administrative contexts. The phrase 'demand the production of evidence' is a standard legal expression.