program
/ˈprəʊɡræm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈprəʊɡræm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈprō-ˌgram -grəm/ (ame, mw) · /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈproʊ.ɡræm/ (ame, ipa)
program — 名詞
- programsingular
- programsplural
1. Written commands in a programming language that tell a machine what operations t
電腦程式
讓電腦執行任務的指令集
Written commands in a programming language that tell a machine what operations to carry out — for example, editing photos, navigating a route, or sorting files.
Kemi wrote a short program that sorts her photos by the date they were taken.
Kemi 寫了一個簡短的程式，可以按拍攝日期整理她的照片。
Renata installed a free editing program on her laptop before the trip to Japan.
Renata 在出發去日本前，在筆電上安裝了一套免費的編輯程式。
collocation: install / run / write a program
The navigation program on Théo's phone found a faster route through the city.
Théo 手機裡的導航程式幫他找到一條穿過市區的更快路線。
Tuan had to restart his computer when the accounting program froze during payroll.
Tuan 的會計程式在處理薪資時當機，他只好重新啟動電腦。
A well-written program helps the hospital track patient appointments more efficiently.
一個設計良好的程式能協助醫院更有效率地追蹤病人的預約。
- software
broader term that includes programs and the data they use; you install software, but you write a program
- application
refers to a program designed for a specific user task, like a word processor or a web browser
- app
short for application, commonly used for mobile or small-purpose programs
文法句型
program + noun modifier (computer / anti-virus / photo-editing)
用法筆記
This is the most common sense of 'program' for entry-level learners and is the only sense with a computing domain.
常見錯誤
2. The spelling used in American and Australian English for all meanings where Brit
拼法變體
programme 的美式及澳式拼法
The spelling used in American and Australian English for all meanings where British English uses 'programme' — covering broadcasts, plans, courses, and theater booklets.
In the US, the spelling 'program' is used for both computer software and television shows.
在美國，不論是電腦軟體還是電視節目，拼法都是 program。
Australian students write 'program' the same way Americans do, not 'programme'.
澳洲學生寫 program 的方式跟美國人一樣，而不是 programme。
variety note: US and Australian spelling
A British publisher might print 'training programme' while an American one writes 'training program'.
英國出版社可能印 training programme，而美國出版社則寫 training program。
The spelling 'program' is standard in Canada, just like in the United States.
在加拿大，program 這個拼法跟美國一樣。
用法筆記
This is not a separate meaning — it is a spelling difference. Learners studying British English should be aware that 'programme' is the UK spelling for non-computing senses.
常見錯誤
3. A broadcast on television or radio that people watch or listen to, such as a new
節目
電視或廣播播出的內容
A broadcast on television or radio that people watch or listen to, such as a news broadcast, a talk show, a drama series, or a documentary.
Salma watches a cooking program every Saturday morning to learn new recipes.
Salma 每週六早上都會看一個烹飪節目，學習新的食譜。
The news program on channel five reported the earthquake within minutes of the event.
第五頻道的新聞節目在事發幾分鐘內就報導了那場地震。
collocation: news program / cooking program / radio program
Anthony's favorite radio program plays jazz music from the 1950s every weekday evening.
Anthony 最喜歡的廣播節目每天傍晚播放 1950 年代的爵士樂。
Gita downloaded a podcast of last week's science program to listen to at the gym.
Gita 下載了上週科學節目的 podcast，打算在健身房收聽。
Diya watches a science program about volcanoes every Friday evening with her older brother.
Diya 每週五晚上和哥哥一起看一個關於火山的科學節目。
文法句型
program on something
program about something
用法筆記
For broadcast content, British English uses 'programme' (UK spelling). This sense overlaps with 'show' but 'program' sounds slightly more formal and is often used for scheduled broadcasts.
常見錯誤
4. A planned set of activities or services designed to achieve a particular goal —
計劃；方案
為達成目標而規劃的一系列行動
A planned set of activities or services designed to achieve a particular goal — for example, a recycling program to reduce waste or a training program to improve skills.
The city launched a recycling program that provides free bins to every household.
市政府啟動了一項回收計劃，為每戶家庭提供免費的回收桶。
collocation: launch / set up a program
Xiu enrolled in a training program to improve her public speaking skills at work.
Xiu 報名參加了一個培訓方案，想增進自己在工作上的公開演講技巧。
The hospital's wellness program offers free health checks twice a year to all staff.
醫院的健康促進方案每年為所有員工提供兩次免費的健康檢查。
Alessia helped design a community program that teaches coding to local teenagers.
Alessia 協助設計了一個社區計劃，教導當地的青少年寫程式。
The government announced a new housing program for low-income families in Taipei.
政府宣布了一項新的住宅方案，協助台北的低收入家庭。
- plan
more general and less formal than 'program'; a plan can be for anything from a daily schedule to a business strategy
- scheme
British English; often used for government or organized projects, sometimes with a slightly negative connotation
- initiative
a new plan or process to achieve a goal; sounds more proactive and often used in business or politics
文法句型
program for somebody
program of something
program to do something
常見錯誤
5. A structured series of courses and academic requirements that a student complete
課程
學生修讀的一系列科目與學分
A structured series of courses and academic requirements that a student completes to earn a degree, diploma, or certificate at a college or university.
Michael is applying to the engineering program at the University of Toronto.
Michael 正在申請多倫多大學的工程課程。
collocation: apply to / enroll in a program
The business program at this college requires students to take two accounting courses.
這所大學的商業課程要求學生修讀兩門會計學科。
Hugo graduated from the nursing program last spring and now works at a local clinic.
Hugo 去年春天從護理課程畢業，現在在附近的診所工作。
Kemi chose the design program because it offered more hands-on studio time than others.
Kemi 選擇了設計課程，因為它提供更多實際操作的 studio 時間。
Gita completed a three-year master's program in environmental science at a university in Japan.
Gita 在日本的一所大學完成了為期三年的環境科學碩士課程。
- course of study
more formal and descriptive; used in academic writing
- curriculum
the content taught in a program; a curriculum is what you study, a program is the structure around it
- degree program
specific to university degrees; clarifies that the program leads to a formal qualification
文法句型
program in something
用法筆記
This sense is common in North American English. In British English, 'course' or 'degree course' is more typical. 'Program' here implies a full curriculum leading to a qualification.
常見錯誤
6. A printed booklet or leaflet given to audience members at a performance, concert
節目單
說明演出或活動內容的小冊子
A printed booklet or leaflet given to audience members at a performance, concert, sports match, or other event that lists the order of items, participants, and other information.
The concert program listed each piece of music and the names of the performers.
音樂會的節目單列出了每首曲目和表演者的名字。
collocation: concert / theater / event program
Théo bought a program at the theater to read about the actors.
Théo 在劇院買了一份節目單，想了解這齣戲的演員陣容。
The Olympic opening ceremony program contained photos of all the competing teams.
奧運開幕式的節目單裡有所有參賽國家的照片。
Renata kept the program from the ballet as a souvenir of the evening performance.
Renata 把芭蕾舞表演的節目單留下來，作為那天晚上的紀念品。
Salma checked the race program to find out when her favorite runner would compete.
Salma 查看比賽的節目單，想知道她最喜歡的跑者何時出賽。
文法句型
program of something
program for something
program — 動詞
- programpresent simple I / you / we / they
- programs3rd person singular
- programing-ing form
- programedpast simple
1. To write a set of instructions in a computer language that tells a machine or de
寫程式
為電腦或裝置寫入指令使其執行特定操作
To write a set of instructions in a computer language that tells a machine or device how to perform a particular task — for example, programming a robot to follow a line or a smart light to turn on at sunset.
Hugo programmed the robot to follow a black line drawn on the classroom floor.
Hugo 為機器人撰寫程式，讓它沿著教室地板上畫的黑線前進。
pattern: program + [machine] + to + [infinitive]
Salma spent the weekend programming a simple game for her younger brother to play.
Salma 花了一整個週末寫一個簡單的遊戲程式讓弟弟玩。
The software engineer programmed the system to send automatic reminders for appointments.
軟體工程師為系統撰寫程式，讓它自動寄送預約提醒。
Gabriel is learning to program in Python at a weekend coding boot camp in Taipei.
Gabriel 正在台北的一個週末程式訓練營學習用 Python 寫程式。
Anthony programmed his new smart light to turn on at sunset every evening automatically.
Anthony 為他的新智慧燈具設定程式，讓它每天傍晚日落時自動亮起。
- code
more informal; 'code' can be used as a verb without an object ('I like to code')
- write software
broader term that includes planning and testing, not just writing code
文法句型
program + noun + to + infinitive
program + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used with a to-infinitive clause describing the action the machine is told to perform. The object can be a computer, robot, device, or smart appliance.